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The Liz Moody Podcast

How To Hack Your Attachment Styles To Be Happier, More In Love, And Actually Enjoy Your Job

The Liz Moody Podcast

Liz Moody

Self-improvement, Mental Health, Health & Fitness, Education

4.9 • 3.2K Ratings

🗓️ 28 August 2024

⏱️ 92 minutes

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Summary

Dr. Judy Ho, author and licensed clinical and forensic neuropsychologist, discusses the truth about attachment styles, how they develop, and how they impact every area of your life–not just your love life! In this episode of The Liz Moody Podcast, Liz explores the profound impact of attachment styles on your life beyond just romantic relationships with Dr. Judy Ho, a renowned neuropsychologist. Dive deep into understanding how attachment styles can influence friendships, work performance, health habits, and overall life satisfaction. Learn about the core theories behind attachment, actionable steps to identify and adjust your attachment style, and practical advice for cultivating secure attachments. The episode includes techniques for setting healthy boundaries, communication strategies, engaging in non-competitive activities, and intimacy. Whether you have an anxious, avoidant, secure, or disorganized attachment style, this episode provides valuable exercises for personal growth, self-care, and emotional understanding. 00:00 Introduction 02:10 The Impact of Attachment Styles on Life 07:34 Formation and Evolution of Attachment Styles 19:40 Attachment Styles in the Workplace 22:24 Attachment Styles and Personal Health 29:28 Attachment Styles in Friendships 38:04 Anxious Attachment in Romantic Relationships 38:48 Avoidant Attachment Dynamics 42:40 Disorganized Attachment Patterns 44:16 Anxiety vs. Anxious Attachment 46:49 Childhood Influences on Attachment Styles 55:36 Healing and Becoming Securely Attached 57:06 Practical Exercises for Different Attachment Styles 01:09:56 Final Thoughts and Homework Assignment For more from Dr. Judy Ho, you can find her on Instagram @drjudyho or online at www.drjudyho.com. You can purchase her newest book, The New Rules of Attachment: How to Heal Your Relationships, Reparent Your Inner Child, and Secure Your Life Vision, wherever books are sold. To join The Liz Moody Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/thelizmoodypodcast. Ready to uplevel every part of your life? Order my new book 100 Ways to Change Your Life: The Science of Leveling Up Health, Happiness, Relationships & Success now!  The Liz Moody Podcast cover art by Zack. The Liz Moody Podcast music by Alex Ruimy. Formerly the Healthier Together Podcast.  This podcast and website represents the opinions of Liz Moody and her guests to the show. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for information purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. The Liz Moody Podcast Episode 260. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

Hello friends and welcome to the Liz Moody podcast where every week we're sharing real science, real stories and realistic tools that actually level up every part of your life.

0:10.5

I'm your host Liz Moody and I'm a best-selling author and longtime journalist. Let's dive in.

0:15.0

You might have heard about your attachment style in terms of dating, but did you know it impacts your friendships,

0:22.0

how you perform at work, your health and your habits,

0:24.8

and pretty much every single part of your life. I did not, which is why I wanted to do this episode.

0:31.0

It turns out figuring out your attachment styles and yes we have

0:34.0

different ones for different situations is the missing piece to being the friend,

0:38.9

the daughter or son, the partner, the parent, the employee, the boss, the person that we want to be in the world.

0:47.1

Your attachment styles are keeping you stuck in a version of your life that doesn't feel

0:52.0

nearly as good as it should and and they are very

0:56.2

easily changeable and you are going to get very specific action steps for that in this

1:01.3

episode. My guest today is Dr Judy Ho. She is a

1:05.0

legendary neuropsychologist. She has written multiple books including most

1:09.0

recently The Brilliant The New Rules of Attachment How to Heal Your Relationships, Reparent Your brilliant the new rules of attachment,

1:12.8

how to heal your relationships,

1:14.2

reparent your inner child,

1:15.9

and secure your life vision,

1:17.8

which I highly recommend everybody pick up.

1:20.8

She has hosted a TED Talk.

1:22.2

She is a two-time recipient of the National Institute

1:25.2

of Mental Health Services Research Award. She is a professor of psychology at Pepperdine

1:30.2

University and she frequently writes for Psychology today and Forbes. at Take a second now to hit that follow or subscribe button. It is the best way to support

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