Hopeful Living

Attachment Styles: Anxious Attachment

In this episode, I discuss the anxious attachment style. Attachment styles were new for me 7 years ago, but I have learned about my attachment style and how it affects all of my relationships. It has been a long journey and is defiantly still a work in progress for me. On Attachment Podcast with Stephanie Rigg [https://open.spotify.com/show/46MQbkuTSRMo4hzQWJzbmD?si=c625e683fe944d23] Anxiously Attached by Jessica Baum, LMHC [https://www.audible.com/pd/Anxiously-Attached-Audiobook/B09HRB988S?source_code=GPAGBSH0508140001&ipRedirectOverride=true&gclid=Cj0KCQiAoeGuBhCBARIsAGfKY7xqTiIwpkZRw9BKUCdIXkkXa3ugpt5ZWczqyd6moSyiQDiv1zS2-LIaAqjhEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds]

Cognitive Dissonance: The Reality

Cognitive dissonance is defined by Leon Festinger as "The state of tension that occurs when a person holds two cognitions that are psychologically inconsistent with each other." In this episode, I share how cognitive dissonance came into play in my marital relationship and how I broke free and stood in my truth.

The 3 Cs: Control, Cure, Cause

In this episode I explore the 3 Cs, I can't control it (addiction), I can't cure it, I didn't cause it. I will explore how I might have contributed to my loved ones addiction and how I navigated the tricky waters to stop.

What can jumping from 14,000 feet teach you?

In this episode, I talk about my experience sky diving and how it helped me truly understand trust. Join me as I talk about being vulnerable, practicing your values and taking care of yourself!

Scratched Eye = Compassion

In this episode, I describe the overwhelming feeling of compassion I felt when I had a simple scratched eye. I realize for a brief moment, what our loved ones fighting addition feel on a daily basis. Listen to find out a few of the topics I will be discussing this session.