Your Brain on Love: The Neurobiology of Healthy Relationships

The way we attach in early childhood has long lasting effects on how we create and maintain relationships in adulthood. This episode explores and explains the idea of attachment styles, how they effect our love life, and what to do once you identify yourself on the scales. Join Las Vegas Marriage and Family Therapist Jacent Wamala in conversation that will help you take your relationships to the next level.

“Our fears and needs dictate how we interact with each other.”

-Jacent

Resources Mentioned:

Your Brain On Love

Attachment Article

Other attachment episodes

How to manage fearful avoidant attachment style

How to manage dismissive attachment style

How to manage anxious attachment style

Key Takeaways: When we understand our fears we are empowered to advocate getting our needs met. This requires practicing self awareness and getting really honest with yourself. It can be challenging but it is necessary for progress and growth in your relationships.

Fears Needs

Fear of abandonment To know someone will always be there

Fear of rejection To know you are acceptable

Fear of failure To know you are successful

Fear of not being _ enough To know you are always enough

Attachment Styles

Secure

Anxious/Preoccupied

Avoidant/Dismissive

Disorganized/Unresolved

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