Episode 89: When A Relationship Has to ChangeHow to Tolerate Discomfort, Face an Attachment Void, & Resource Yourself

Published: Feb. 8, 2024, 9:30 a.m.

b'We need attachments to other people, places, and to God. Yet transitions have a way of shaking up those attachments\\u2014even healthy ones!\\nToday we\\u2019re talking all about how to balance our need to hold on to others - and also the need to let go. It takes skill and self-compassion to navigate these seasons of wrestling for more health, more connection, or more freedom.\\nHere\\u2019s what we cover:\\n1. Healthy & unhealthy attachments (9:34)\\n2. The 2 competing relationship needs everyone has (21:45)\\n3. Attachment voids (28:12)\\n4. Practices to anchor yourself (33:50)\\n5. The role of liminal figures (40:08)\\nFind a full transcript and list of resources from this episode here.\\nDo you have questions for Dr. Alison?\\u2060 Leave them here.\\nWant to receive free bonus content? \\u2060\\u2060Sign up for my free weekly email here.\\nThanks to our sponsors:\\nGo to \\u2060www.organifi.com/bestofyou\\u2060 today and use code BESTOFYOU for 20% off your order today.\\nGo to AquaTru.com and enter code BESTOFYOU at checkout to get 20% OFF any AquaTru purifier!\\nRitual\\u2019s Essential for Women 18+ is a multivitamin you can actually trust.\\nGet 40% off your first month for a limited time at ritual.com/BESTOFYOU.\\nThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp, Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/BESTOFYOU and get on your way to being your best self.\\nGet 35% off your first order of Sundays. Go to SundaysForDogs.com/BESTOFYOU or use code BESTOFYOU at checkout.\\nRelated Episodes:\\nEpisode 16: What are Attachment Styles and Why Does it Matter?\\nEpisode 88: Navigating Transitions\\u2014What to Do When Change Stirs up Anxiety, Uncertainty, or Confusion\\nOther episodes with Rowena Day:\\nEpisode 44: Why Anger is a Surprising Friend, What Happens When You Avoid It, and How to Create Space for Healthy Expression of Anger in Your Family\\nEpisode 63: Spiritual Direction, the Power of Listening, & How to Attune to Yourself and to Others\\nEpisode 31: Peace-Keeping, Anger Avoidance, and How to Start Using Your Voice\\nMusic by Andy Luiten\\nSound editing by Kelly Kramarik\\nWhile Dr. Cook is a counselor, the content of this podcast and any of the products provided by Dr. Cook are not specific counseling advice nor are they a substitute for individual counseling. The content and products provided on this podcast are for informational purposes only.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'