Chris Gazdik
Chris Gazdik
One Night Stand - Ep339
One Night Stand - Ep339
One Night Stand - Ep339
Tuesday 13th January 2026
Explore the emotional complexities of one-night stands with insights from attachment science and brain chemistry. Are they freeing or isolating?
69 minutes
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Chris Gazdik
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Recovery from Trauma
Sobriety Toolkit
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Healing Relationships
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Episode Overview
- One-night stands often lead to feelings of emptiness rather than connection.
- Dating apps have made finding sex easier but emotional security harder.
- Attachment styles play a significant role in how we experience casual sex.
- Short-term excitement can result in long-term emotional letdowns.
- Understanding your emotional needs is crucial before engaging in casual encounters.
"Do one-night stands typically leave people feeling more connected or more alone?"
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? This episode of 'Through a Therapist's Eyes' offers a candid look at the emotional complexities surrounding one-night stands. With a focus on mental health, the episode challenges listeners to consider whether these fleeting encounters lead to connection or loneliness. Drawing on attachment science and brain chemistry, the discussion highlights the emotional aftermath often overlooked in the heat of the moment.
The hosts explore how dating apps and hookup culture contribute to an emotional gap, making it easier to find sex but harder to find emotional security. They raise thought-provoking questions about whether these encounters are about sexual freedom or emotional avoidance. If you've ever wondered what emotional needs a one-night stand might fulfill—or fail to—this episode offers plenty of food for thought.
Tune in to explore the deeper emotional currents that accompany these brief encounters and ask yourself: What are you really seeking? Are you choosing connection, or are you avoiding it? By the end, you'll be pondering your own emotional needs and the true cost of these fleeting moments.