In this episode of The Empowered Adoptee Podcast, we explore attachment theory—a powerful psychological framework that helps us understand how we connect, love, and feel safe in relationships.
We take a closer look at the four core attachment styles—secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganized—and how these show up in the lives of adoptees. From early separation to inconsistent caregiving or the deep longing for connection, adoptees often experience unique challenges in bonding and trust. But there's also so much hope.
We talk about:
- What attachment theory is and why it matters
- How early life and adoption experiences impact attachment
- Signs of each attachment style in adult relationships
- Why disorganized attachment is often common among adoptees
- What secure attachment is and how healing is possible
- How co-regulation, nervous system work, and loving relationships can support transformation
This conversation offers compassionate insight and validation for anyone who’s struggled to feel safe in connection or has wondered why relationships sometimes feel so hard. You're not broken—your story matters, and there are real pathways to healing.
✨ Whether you're an adoptee, a loved one, or someone on your own healing journey, this episode offers tools, hope, and encouragement.
Resources Mentioned:
- John Bowlby & Mary Ainsworth’s work on attachment theory
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