Is Attachment Theory the new Myers-Briggs? NoIs it helping? Yes! Is attachment also about friendship, family and self relationships? Yes!Is it the magic bullet? Kind of, if you study Attachment Styles in depth, and do the workIt's The Dance of Attachment in Relationships!In our return to podding for a new season, (sorry to disappear, reasons!!) we explore the nuanced world of attachment styles their profound influence on our relationships and self-awarenessWe delve into the complexities of understanding anxious, avoidant, secure, and disorganized attachment stylestracing their roots back to early childhood and examining their impact on our adult romantic relationships, friendships, and the way we view ourselvessharing personal stories and insightswe discuss concepts and strategies for navigating and seeking secure attachments in pursuit of fulfilling and healthy relationships we need:setting and respecting healthy boundaries for ourselves and othersnot to neglect our own needswhich includes attending to security withinbeing comfortable or tolerant of being alone with our own thoughtspersonal purpose and meaning, and not to seek this from relationships alonethe distinction between being alone and feeling lonelyand towards others:open, non-judgemental communicationself-awarenessthe delicate balance between independence and vulnerabilityavoiding assumptions in communication and in interpreting the actions of othersthe value of approaching life and relationships with openness and mindfulnessYes it's all pointing towards the continuous process of personal growth and adaptation.Mentions: It was Tracy McMillan who wrote the blog Why You're Not Married https://www.huffpost.com/entry/why-youre-not-married_b_822088 Warning: contains statements that will not be universally accepted, but some of her insights are worthwhile, based on three marriages, at the time. She talks a lot about attachment theory also https://www.instagram.com/tracymcmillanLet's Get Vulnerable podcast: https://episodes.fm/1496034764Dr Tracey Morgan has a particular style, which I enjoy, and will grow on you, because she really knows what her stuff and it comes from hard personal experience, struggle and finally breakthrough. Promotes a paid program for women, with occasional male participants.Other excellent podcasts on attachment theory, by expert practitioners in the field:On Attachment: Stephanie Rigg is a good local voice. She experienced anxious attachment all her life, and her partner avoidant, but they have worked it through. Stephanie has great insight and advice, and also offers courses and workshopsTrauma Free Relationship Tom Philip delivers very easy to follow theory and practice, bite size chunks, a nice-relaxed style informed by a long career in relationship counselling https://episodes.fm/1682090107Trauma Rewired (season 3 is on relationships https://episodes.fm/1537602643Episode cover art by Craig, https://wish-art.blog/Music theme by Ehsan https://www.youtube.com/c/EhsanGelsiCreators & Guests Ali Catramados - Host Sam Ellis - Host