On Attachment

Understanding Your Avoidant Partner: New Course
Many people find themselves trying to decode confusing or inconsistent behaviour, wondering whether it reflects avoidant attachment or a lack of interest — but in early dating, a lack of clarity is often the clearest signal in itself. The more meaningful question is why we stay engaged in dynamics that leave us feeling uncertain, rather than stepping back and asking whether this meets our needs.
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In today’s episode, I’m walking you through how to navigate the first 30 days after a breakup in a way that is supportive, grounded, and deeply healing.
This initial period can feel overwhelming — full of grief, anxiety, confusion, and emotional swings. And while it’s natural to be in survival mode, there are small but powerful ways you can support yourself through this time rather than getting swept up in the chaos.
I share a practical roadmap for what to focus on (and what to avoid), so you can move through this chapter with more intention, self-respect, and care.
We cover:
Why the early days after a breakup can feel so destabilising
The two common nervous system responses: anxiety and shutdown
How to create a supportive, calming environment for yourself
The importance of maintaining basic self-care and routines
Why boundaries (especially no contact) are so important
The impact of screen time, social media, and rumination
How to approach this period with intention rather than survival mode
Beginning the process of reconnecting with yourself
✨ Free break-up training: The 3 Shifts That Help Anxiously Attached People Heal After a Break-up

In today’s Ask Steph episode, we’re talking about how to cope when your ex seems to have moved on soon after your break-up — and is now in a new relationship that appears to be working.
This can be an incredibly painful experience, especially if you’re still grieving the relationship. It often brings up comparison, self-doubt, and questions like “Was I the problem?”
In this episode, I unpack why this situation feels so triggering, what’s actually going on beneath the surface, and how to shift out of rumination and back into your own power.
We cover:
Why seeing your ex move on can feel like “salt in the wound”
The different ways anxious and avoidant people process breakups
Why your ex’s behaviour isn’t a reflection of your worth
The illusion of their new relationship “working”
How new relationship energy can mask underlying patterns
The impact of comparison, rumination, and self-doubt
Why focusing on your ex keeps you stuck
How to set boundaries and reclaim your energy
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In today’s episode, we’re unpacking one of the most common (and confusing) questions for people with anxious attachment: is it me, or is there something genuinely not right in this relationship?
When you’re used to second-guessing yourself, it can be incredibly hard to know whether your fears and insecurities are coming from your own patterns—or from dynamics that would leave anyone feeling unsafe or unsettled.
In this episode, I explore why this question is so difficult to answer, the role of self-doubt and emotional invalidation, and how to find a more grounded, balanced perspective. I also share some clear examples of behaviours that are likely to create insecurity in any relationship, regardless of your attachment style.
We cover:
Why “is it me or them?” is such a common source of rumination
The role of self-doubt and self-invalidation in anxious attachment
The middle ground between dismissing your feelings and being led by them
Why relationship dynamics are almost always co-created
Examples of behaviours that are objectively difficult to build a secure relationship around
How inconsistency and unpredictability activate anxious attachment patterns
The importance of zooming out and looking at the big picture
When anxiety is a signal of deeper relational misalignment
Resources
Free training: How to Heal Anxious Attachment & Feel Secure in Life and Love

In today’s Ask Steph episode, we’re exploring a common question: is it ever a good idea to be friends with an ex?
While staying connected can sometimes feel comforting after a breakup, it’s not always supportive of healing or moving forward.
In this episode, I share some key considerations to help you assess whether a friendship is a good idea, or whether it might be keeping you stuck in old patterns, attachment, or hope.
We discuss:
Why the desire to stay friends after a breakup is so common
When friendship with an ex can work—and when it’s likely to be harmfulSigns you might still be emotionally attached or holding onto hope
The role of boundaries, space, and healing after a breakup
How to assess whether a friendship is aligned with your long-term wellbeing
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