129 - ATTACHMENT - Alix Earle, The Avoidant Attachment, Hyper-Independence & The Trust Wound ft. Dr Tari Mack

Alix Earle is avoidantly attached! Today, Louise sits down with clinical psychologist and celebrity relationship expert Dr. Tari Mack to dissect all things Alix Earle & Braxton Berrios. The pair discuss recent soundbites from Alix Earle discussing her romantic life and use these to get inside the mind of the Avoidantly Attached so we can better understand those who relate to Aix. Louise & Dr. Tari discuss: The roots of avoidant attachment to childhood  How unconscious attraction keeps us replicating our past patterns How her Father’s infidelity shaped her and developed a ‘trust wound’ The impact of family communication styles on adult attachment ‘Independence vs. Hyper Independence’ and how an emphasis on independence can lead to distancing behaviors Viewing relationships as ‘hard work’ requiring ‘lots of time, attention and investment’ The pair also discuss ‘The Trust Wound’ and the impact of its ability to trust others around us, particularly in dating. ----- ⭐ Want weekly bonus episodes, access to our community room ‘The House’ + access to our ‘Ask A Therapist’ room? Join OPENHOUSE Premium. Plus, enjoy all episodes ad-free! ⭐ ----- Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM now at: https://openhouse.supercast.com/ Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumball Follow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__ Connect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcast Connect with Dr. Tari Mack on Instagram: @drtarimack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices