Culture-Based Attachment Shaming – Podcast Interview with Geoff Steurer, LMFT
I joined Geoff Steurer, LMFT on his podcast, From Crisis to Connection, for a discussion on why our attachment needs are not only normal, but essential for our emotional, mental, and physical well-being.
In this episode, we discuss:
A brief overview of the science of attachment
What our culture does to shame and criticize our natural attachments to each other.
How this shaming is harmful to our individual and collective wellbeing
When dealing with betrayal, how cultural views of attachment make it tough for betrayed partners who choose to stay and work it out
The balance between dependency and individuality
How we can create balanced support for personal safety while honoring our attachment reflexes.
The Betrayal Bind: How to Heal When the Person You Love the Most Hurts You the Worst
Michelle Mays’ new book introduces language, concepts, and imagery to explore the crucial relational dilemma that betrayed partners face when their significant other is unsafe to connect to, yet connection is the key to healing.
