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The Intimacy Inquiry

Understanding Attachment Styles and Their Impact on Relationships with Bev Mitelman

30 Jun 2025

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Understanding Attachment Styles and Their Impact on Relationships with Bev MitelmanIn this insightful episode, guest Bev Mitelman shares her personal journey of growing up in a chaotic environment and its influence on her understanding of relationships.Bev, a certified practitioner and executive leader, explores how early attachment styles, whether secure or insecure, profoundly impact adult relationships. She delves into the origins and manifestations of different attachment styles—secure, anxious-preoccupied, dismissive-avoidant, and fearful-avoidant.Bev also discusses how awareness and dedicated work can shift one's attachment style towards secure attachment, enhancing relationship dynamics and emotional well-being. Practical advice and the importance of understanding one’s own needs and trust levels in fostering healthier connections are highlighted, making this a valuable conversation for anyone looking to improve their relational patterns.00:00 Introduction to Bev Mitelman's Story00:56 Bev's Formative Years and Personal Growth02:29 Discovering Attachment Styles05:58 Understanding Secure Attachment09:16 Insecure Attachment Styles Explained12:34 Healing and Changing Attachment Styles14:24 Impact of Attachment Styles on Relationships24:01 Anxious Preoccupied Attachment 28:05 Dismissive Avoidant Attachment30:22 Understanding Emotional Unavailability30:46 The Impact of Childhood on Adult Relationships31:20 Different Attachment Styles32:59 Fearful Avoidance and Its Challenges34:42 The Importance of Self-Understanding in Relationships41:59 Communicating Needs in Relationships51:42 Maintaining Personal Wellbeing54:56 Conclusion and Final Thoughtshttps://securelyloved.com/https://www.youtube.com/@SecurelyLovedhttps://www.instagram.com/securely_loved/

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