Overthinking About Insecurity

About this episode

Amanda Montell and Dr. Amir Levine discuss the roots of insecurity and the importance of connection in overcoming it.

What if the antidote to insecurity isn’t looking inward, but reaching outward? This week, Amanda is joined by psychiatrist and attachment expert Dr. Amir Levine to overthink insecurity; where it comes from, why it can feel so consuming, and how it shapes the way we love. Together, they explore how healing happens in connection and how leaning on your support system and surrounding yourself with secure people can help reshape those patterns over time. From overanalyzing texts to fearing abandonment or pulling away entirely, this episode is a thoughtful spiral about connection, self-trust, and learning how to feel safe in community. - Join the "Magical Overthinkers Club" by following the pod on Instagram @magicaloverthinkers. - To access early, ad-free episodes and more, subscribe to the Magical Overthinkers Substack. - Pick up Amanda's book The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality, or listen to the audiobook. Come see Sounds Like A Cult LIVE at The Bell House in New York on April 21st! Tickets at amandamontell.com/events Shop plans at https://MINTMOBILE.com/magical Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Amanda Montell

Guest: Dr. Amir Levine

Topics covered

• insecurity
• attachment theory
• connection
• self-trust
• support systems
• healing

Keywords

• insecurity
• attachment
• support system
• self-trust
• community
• healing
• overthinking

Sponsors

MINTMOBILE

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Magical Overthinkers Club, Magical Overthinkers Substack

Books & works: The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality

Places: The Bell House

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