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Dr. Jessica Borelli discusses anxiety, relationships, and practical insights from psychological research.

**Trigger Warning: This content has explicit references that may be sensitive to certain audiences In this episode of Decoding Social Life, we sit down with Dr. Jessica Borelli, a psychologist, researcher, and professor at UC Irvine, to unpack the growing challenges of anxiety, insecurity, parenting, and relationships in today's world. Whether you're navigating anxiety, building healthier relationships, raising children, or simply trying to better understand yourself, this conversation offers practical insights backed by decades of psychological research. Chapters: 1:00 Welcome Dr. Jessica Borelli 2:10 How Dr. Borelli Met Her Husband 4:00 What Is Relational Savoring? 9:00 Understanding Attachment Relationships 13:00 Different Relationship Pathways 26:00 High-Energy vs. Low-Energy People 30:00 Smartphones, Social Media & Modern Dilemmas 42:00 Funny College Stories 50:00 Overcoming Insecurity 1:02:00 The "Cloud Trick" 1:04:00 Why Anxiety Grows When We Avoid It 1:11:00 Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who could benefit from the conversation. Connect with Dr. Borelli…

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