The Empty Chair Podcast
The Empty Chair Podcast
Understanding Anxious Attachment
Understanding Anxious Attachment
Understanding Anxious Attachment
Wednesday 21st May 2025
Explore anxious attachment with Sakera E. Lane as she shares insights on healing and building secure relationships.
9 minutes
Informative
Compassionate
Supportive
Healing
Educational
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Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Mindful Recovery
Sexual Stigmas & Myths
Spiritual & Personal Growth Journeys
Healing Relationships
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Episode Overview
- Anxious attachment stems from inconsistent caregiving.
- It's important to reframe your mindset about attachment styles.
- Regulating your nervous system aids in emotional stability.
- Secure relationships are crucial for rewiring attachment patterns.
- Therapy provides a space to explore and heal attachment issues.
"Anxious attachment is not a character flaw; it’s a pattern that can be understood and changed."
Ever wondered why some people constantly need reassurance in relationships? This episode of The Empty Chair dives into the fascinating world of anxious attachment, with Sakera E. Lane leading the conversation. She explores how inconsistent caregiving during childhood can lead to adults struggling with emotional security. You'll learn about the signs of anxious attachment, such as fear of abandonment and the need for validation, and discover that these behaviours aren't character flaws but patterns that can be understood and changed.
Sakera shares practical tools for healing, starting with self-awareness and reframing your mindset. She emphasises the importance of regulating your nervous system through grounding exercises and mindfulness, while also highlighting the need for healthy boundaries and secure relationships. Through therapy and self-reflection, you can challenge the narratives in your head and begin to feel emotionally safe.
So, if you've ever felt like you're chasing safety in relationships, this episode offers a compassionate look at how you can stop running and start healing. Tune in to learn more about how understanding anxious attachment can lead to healthier connections.