Episode Details

Why You Keep Falling for Emotionally Unavailable Partners | Ep. 139

Season 5 Episode 139 Published 6 months, 4 weeks ago

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Do you fall fast and then feel abandoned when they pull away? You are not broken. In this episode I explain the anxious and avoidant attachment cycle and why it feels so intense. I walk you through what is happening in your nervous system and how early patterns replay in adult relationships. You learn how to soothe yourself, set real boundaries, and redefine attraction so secure love stops feeling boring and starts feeling safe. This episode is for anyone tired of chasing connection and ready to choose consistency.

Timestamps:

0:00 The relationship pattern that keeps repeating

1:45 Anxious and avoidant attachment explained

3:30 Why avoidants pull away when things get real

5:10 What anxious attachment feels like in the body

6:55 Familiar pain and childhood wiring

8:30 Why answers from them never bring relief

10:00 How to calm your nervous system before reacting

11:45 Redefining attraction and chemistry

13:20 What secure love actually feels like

14:20 Closing reflection on choosing safety

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Karen Bigman, a Sexual Health Alliance Certified Sex Educator, Life, and Menopause Coach, tackles the often-taboo subject of sexuality with a straightforward and candid approach. We explore the intricacies of sex during perimenopause, post-menopause, and andropause, offering insights and support for all those experiencing these transformative phases.

This podcast is not intended to give medical advice. Karen Bigman is not a medical professional. For any medical questions or issues, please visit your licensed medical provider.

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Karen Bigman, a Sexual Health Alliance Certified Sex Educator, Life, and Menopause Coach, tackles the often-taboo subject of sexuality with a straightforward and candid approach. We explore the intricacies of sex during perimenopause, post-menopause, and andropause, offering insights and support for all those experiencing these transformative phases.

This podcast is not intended to give medical advice. Karen Bigman is not a medical professional. For any medical questions or issues, please visit your licensed medical provider.