Episode 202: Anxious Attachment and How to Heal with Chris Rackliffe
This episode is going to change your life. Chris Rackliffe joins me for a profound conversation about anxious attachment and the three components of healing. We also discuss shame, the fear of abandonment, and how to break the cycle of attachment. It\u2019s truly an inspiring conversation.\nChris Rackliffe is a personal development writer and anxious attachment style coach, whose ability to paint with words has touched the lives of millions of people around the world. Rackliffe shares stories that cut straight to the heart, detailing his own heartfelt and harrowing experiences to help others lead happier, healthier, more fulfilling lives. In his books and blogs, keynotes, and coaching sessions, Rackliffe blends principles of psychology, philosophy, physics, and spirituality with his signature storytelling aimed to make you feel and heal.\nFeatured topics include:\n\nThe difference between independence and interdependence in a relationship. (8:22)\n\nAnxious attachment: what it is and how it shows up in relationships. (9:03)\n\nYou are not broken and don\u2019t require fixing. You need love, support, and encouragement. You do not need to beat yourself up any longer. (25:38)\n\nShame is the fear of being unworthy, a fear of being too much or not good enough. (26:30)\n\nYou need people who get you, see you, and respect you. If you have to start with a professional, that\u2019s okay. Start somewhere. (32:48)\n\nSelf-care should be replenishing and rejuvenating your full system: mind, body, and spirit. (35:29)\n\nHow the fear of abandonment can be a self-fulfilling prophecy. (43:56)\n\nLearn more about Chris Rackliffe:\nChris Rackliffe, or @crackliffe, as he is fondly known by friends and readers alike, is a trauma survivor, mental health advocate, anxious attachment style coach, and author of the self-help book, It\u2019s Good to See Me Again: How to Find Your Way When You Feel Lost\u2014an illuminating guidebook on the journey to find emotional healing.\nThroughout his extensive career, he has engaged millions of people around the globe as head of social media for some of the best-known magazines in the world, including Entertainment Weekly, Men\u2019s Health, PEOPLE, and more. Chris spent the last decade helping these brands connect with their readers; now, he's using the skills he learned for the good of humanity, helping to spread messages of acceptance, healing, and growth through his books, talks, newsletters, and TikTok community of nearly 100,000 strong.\nA sought-after adviser, instructor, and motivational speaker, Chris was named one of 40 Under 40 Brand Marketers in New York in 2018 by Brand Innovators and was also highlighted in the 2015 Folio: 100 as a key figure helping to shape the future of media.\nWith a B.S. in Psychology from the University of Miami\u2014and an honorary Ph.D. in the \u201cSchool of Life\u201d\u2014Chris paints with words, telling first-person stories that cut straight to the heart. Chris has made it his sole purpose to help others find peace, perspective, and power through their struggles. You can read his work on Medium, Thrive Global, TIME, Women\u2019s Health, and beyond.\xa0\nResources & Links:\nInformation may also be found at: https://kateanthony.com/podcast/anxious-attachment-and-how-to-heal-with-chris-rackliffe\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices