The Intimacy Inquiry
Understanding Attachment Styles and Their Impact on Relationships with Bev Mitelman
30 Jun 2025
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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