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In this episode of Chat with Nat: Conversations That Count, host Natalie Kime welcomes Bev Mitelman, an expert in attachment theory specializing in romantic relationships, sexuality, respectful parenting, and workplace dynamics. Bev explains the origins and impact of attachment styles on relationships, parenting, and financial behaviors. Together, they discuss how early childhood experiences shape adult patterns, the possibility of changing attachment styles, and the importance of emotional attunement and radical honesty. The episode highlights practical strategies for self-awareness, emotional regulation, and building secure connections in all areas of life. Listeners are invited to explore their own attachment styles with Bev’s free online quiz.
What you will hear:
- Overview of attachment theory and its significance in relationships.
- Explanation of different attachment styles: secure, anxious-preoccupied, avoidant, and their origins in childhood experiences.
- The impact of attachment styles on romantic relationships, parenting, and workplace dynamics.
- Discussion on the possibility of changing attachment styles over time through awareness and effort.
- The role of emotional attunement and radical honesty in fostering authentic connections.
- Exploration of how attachment styles influence financial behaviors and decision-making.
- The connection between emotional regulation and attachment styles, including coping mechanisms for overwhelming emotions.
- Insights on the importance of self-awareness and understanding personal needs in relationships.
- The effects of midlife changes on women's attachment styles and relationship dynamics.
- Strategies for building healthier relationships through clear communication of values and needs.
Connect with Bev Mitelman:
Website: https://securelyloved.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551898715971
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SecurelyLoved
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