{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Ten Thousand Things","title":"Attachment","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":5026,"description":"Is Attachment Theory the new Myers-Briggs? NoIs it helping? Yes! Is attachment also about friendship, family and self relationships? Yes!Is it the magic bullet? Kind of, if you study Attachment Styles in depth, and do the workIt's The Dance of Attachment in Relationships!In our return to podding for a new season, (sorry to disappear, reasons!!) we explore the nuanced world of attachment styles their profound influence on our relationships and self-awarenessWe delve into the complexities of understanding anxious, avoidant, secure, and disorganized attachment stylestracing their roots back to early childhood and examining their impact on our adult romantic relationships, friendships, and the way we view ourselvessharing personal stories and insightswe discuss concepts and strategies for navigating and seeking secure attachments in pursuit of fulfilling and healthy relationships we need:setting and respecting healthy boundaries for ourselves and othersnot to neglect our own needswhich includes attending to security withinbeing comfortable or tolerant of being alone with our own thoughtspersonal purpose and meaning, and not to seek this from relationships alonethe distinction between being alone and feeling lonelyand towards others:open, non-judgemental communicationself-awarenessthe delicate balance between independence and vulnerabilityavoiding assumptions in communication and in interpreting the actions of othersthe value of approaching life and relationships with openness and mindfulnessYes it's all pointing towards the continuous process of personal growth and adaptation.Mentions: It was Tracy McMillan who wrote the blog Why You're Not Married https://www.huffpost.com/entry/why-youre-not-married_b_822088 Warning: contains statements that will not be universally accepted, but some of her insights are worthwhile, based on three marriages, at the time. She talks a lot about attachment theory also https://www.instagram.com/tracymcmillanLet's Get Vulnerable podcast:...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/2JAtfDhLe02gUO4tZQPGVO8knrF2fc46Ed_F40DCEtk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQzNzU5LzE2OTEw/MjExMTItYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}