About this episode

The episode discusses how to heal attachment wounds and shift attachment styles with therapist Jessica Baum.

If you’ve ever wondered whether your attachment style is fixed, good news: it’s not. In this conversation with therapist and author Jessica Baum, LMHC (Anxiously Attached; SAFE), we unpack practical, step-by-step ways to heal attachment wounds, shift anxious attachment and avoidant patterns, and build secure attachment—in real relationships, not just in your head. Looking for affordable online counseling? My sponsor, BetterHelp, connects you to a licensed professional from the comfort of your own home. Try it now for 10% off your first month: https://betterhelp.com/therapyinanutshell Learn more in one of my in-depth mental health courses: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com Support my mission on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/therapyinanutshell Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.therapyinanutshell.com Check out my favorite self-help books: https://kit.co/TherapyinaNutshell/best-self-help-books Therapy in a Nutshell and the information provided by Emma McAdam are solely intended for informational and entertainment purposes and are not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Emma McAdam is a licensed marriage…

People in this episode

Host: Emma McAdam

Guest: Jessica Baum

Topics covered

• attachment styles
• mental health
• relationship healing
• anxiety
• avoidant behavior
• secure attachment

Keywords

• attachment wounds
• anxious attachment
• avoidant attachment
• secure attachment
• mental health
• therapy
• relationship advice

Sponsors

BetterHelp

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