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1148: The Anxiety of Attachment: Letting Go with Compassion
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In today's episode, Gina discusses the important topic of attachment and how this common mental phenomenon intertwines itself with anxiety. Too much attachment can cause anxiety to worsen substantially. Learning to let go through the art of compassion can go a long way to helping improve your well-being and reduce your anxiety.
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FREE MUST-HAVE RESOURCE FOR Calming Your Anxious Mind
10-Minute Body-Scan Meditation for Anxiety
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Quote:
When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.
-Lao Tzu
Chapters
0:26 Understanding Attachment and Anxiety
3:01 Exploring Attachment Styles
5:05 Everyday Signs of Attachment Anxiety
8:22 Practices for Letting Go
10:44 Embracing Change and Impermanence
12:12 The Power of Compassion
13:45 Loosening the Grip on Anxiety
14:54 Reflecting on Your Attachments
Summary
In this episode of the Anxiety Coaches Podcast, I delve into the complex relationship between attachment and anxiety, exploring the concept of attachment not from a psychological standpoint but as a source of tension and distress in our lives. As we navigate the intricacies of attachment, I emphasize the detrimental aspects that can lead to increased anxiety, highlighting how our clinging to outcomes, people, emotions, beliefs, and the need for control can fundamentally disrupt our inner peace.
We begin by acknowledging the importance of mindfulness, taking a moment to breathe deeply and settle into the present. This simple act serves as a reminder throughout our discussion, inviting listeners to adopt a mindset of calm and reflection. I stress that this episode's focus is on how unhealthy attachments manifest in our lives and subsequently fuel our anxiety. The essence of the anxious mind often revolves around a tight grip on expectations, leading to turmoil when those expectations aren’t met.
I introduce the concept of attachment theory, differentiating between the various styles—secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganized—while also illustrating how these styles can shape our experiences and relationships. The exploration goes beyond these styles to consider our broader attachment to how life "should" unfold, which creates an added layer of anxiety when reality diverges from those expectations.
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1645 episodes
Manage episode 487544963 series 60582
In today's episode, Gina discusses the important topic of attachment and how this common mental phenomenon intertwines itself with anxiety. Too much attachment can cause anxiety to worsen substantially. Learning to let go through the art of compassion can go a long way to helping improve your well-being and reduce your anxiety.
Please visit our Sponsor Page to find all the links and codes for our awesome sponsors!
https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/sponsors/
Thank you for supporting The Anxiety Coaches Podcast.
FREE MUST-HAVE RESOURCE FOR Calming Your Anxious Mind
10-Minute Body-Scan Meditation for Anxiety
Anxiety Coaches Podcast Group Coaching link
ACPGroupCoaching.com
To learn more, go to:
Website https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com
Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program
Learn more about our One-on-One Coaching
What is anxiety?
Find even more peace and calm with our Supercast premium access membership:
For $5 a month, all episodes are ad-free! https://anxietycoaches.supercast.com/
Here's what's included for $5/month:
❤ New Ad-Free episodes every Sunday and Wednesday
❤ Access to the entire Ad-free back-catalog with over 600 episodes
❤ Premium meditations recorded with you in mind
❤ And more fun surprises along the way!
All this in your favorite podcast app!
Quote:
When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.
-Lao Tzu
Chapters
0:26 Understanding Attachment and Anxiety
3:01 Exploring Attachment Styles
5:05 Everyday Signs of Attachment Anxiety
8:22 Practices for Letting Go
10:44 Embracing Change and Impermanence
12:12 The Power of Compassion
13:45 Loosening the Grip on Anxiety
14:54 Reflecting on Your Attachments
Summary
In this episode of the Anxiety Coaches Podcast, I delve into the complex relationship between attachment and anxiety, exploring the concept of attachment not from a psychological standpoint but as a source of tension and distress in our lives. As we navigate the intricacies of attachment, I emphasize the detrimental aspects that can lead to increased anxiety, highlighting how our clinging to outcomes, people, emotions, beliefs, and the need for control can fundamentally disrupt our inner peace.
We begin by acknowledging the importance of mindfulness, taking a moment to breathe deeply and settle into the present. This simple act serves as a reminder throughout our discussion, inviting listeners to adopt a mindset of calm and reflection. I stress that this episode's focus is on how unhealthy attachments manifest in our lives and subsequently fuel our anxiety. The essence of the anxious mind often revolves around a tight grip on expectations, leading to turmoil when those expectations aren’t met.
I introduce the concept of attachment theory, differentiating between the various styles—secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganized—while also illustrating how these styles can shape our experiences and relationships. The exploration goes beyond these styles to consider our broader attachment to how life "should" unfold, which creates an added layer of anxiety when reality diverges from those expectations.
#anxiety #attachment #lettinggo #compassion #anxiousmind #mentalhealth #selfcompassion #mindfulness #emotionalwellbeing #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthsupport #anxietyrelief #anxietyawareness #wellbeing #innerpeace #presentmoment #anxietyhelp #endthestigma #youarenotalone #healing #stress #stressrelief #emotionalhealth #selfcare #wellnessjourney #mindful #recoveryispossible #itsokaytonotbeokay #positivementalhealth #attachmenttheory #secureattachment #anxiousattachment #avoidantattachment #disorganizedattachment #attachmentstyles #relationshipgoals #healthyrelationships #attachmentissues #breakthecycle #attachmenthealing #ACP #anxietycoachespodcast #GinaRyan
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