#9: Building and cultivating meaningful connections for mental well-being

Welcome back to At Your Best With Roselynn Onah! In this heartwarming and insightful episode, we sit down with Miranda Campbell, a licensed trauma therapist, speaker, and co-author of the bestselling workbook Attachment Style Makeover. As our Therapist in Residence for May, Miranda explores how community and connection are essential components of emotional healing and mental well-being.

Guest Spotlight:

Miranda Campbell

• Licensed trauma therapist specializing in attachment-based therapy
• Works with high-functioning adults on burnout, boundaries, and identity shifts
• Co-author of Attachment Style Makeover

Connect with Miranda:

• Website: http://www.therapistmirandacampbell.com
• Instagram: @therapistmirandacampbell

What We Talked About:

1. The Healing Power of Community

Miranda emphasizes that we are wired for connection. Co-regulation, emotional safety, and mutual support are critical for healing.

2. Why Emotional Safety Matters

Feeling safe in relationships—whether family, friendships, or community settings—is essential for meaningful connection.

3. Challenges in Modern Community Building

From attachment styles to overstimulation, Miranda discusses why forming supportive communities can feel daunting today—and how to navigate that.

4. Cultural Contrasts in Community Support

Miranda and the host explore examples from Nigeria and Korea to highlight communal care practices, especially around motherhood and healing.

5. Balancing Solitude and Togetherness

Both introverts and extroverts need community. Miranda shares how honoring your needs (without judgment) is key.

Reddit Q&A:

A listener asks how to build a life full of love outside of romantic relationships. Miranda and the host unpack the importance of cultivating personal interests, engaging in community, and balancing new relationships without losing yourself.

Resources:

Book

📘Attachment Style Makeover: A Workbook for Transforming Relationship Patterns

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