In this powerful episode, Jennifer Lehr, LMFT, speaks with Wynn Austin — founder of Wynn's Kitchen — about her journey from a difficult childhood and painful divorce to finding a deeply secure, loving relationship.
Wynn shares how her early attachment style influenced her relationships and how, through self-reflection, therapy, and intentional growth, she began to transform her patterns.
Together, they explore the role of emotional healing, conscious communication, and nervous system safety in building lasting love. As Wynn prepares to enter a new marriage, she reflects on how true partnership requires not only choosing the right person — but also becoming the version of ourselves who can fully receive that love.
💗 If you've ever struggled with anxious attachment or wondered whether healing is possible after heartbreak, this episode offers insight and hope.
💡 Topics We Explore:
How anxious attachment forms in childhood
The impact of early wounds on adult love
Healing after divorce through self-reflection and growth
Coping mechanisms that block emotional intimacy
Learning to recognize and shift old patterns
Communication and conflict resolution in secure partnerships
The role of safe partners in personal healing
Building a strong “relationship container” that supports growth
Chapters
00:00 Wyn's Childhood and Its Impact
47:44 Understanding Emotional Needs in Relationships
50:10 Healing Attachment Wounds
52:37 Coping Strategies and Survival Mechanisms
55:11 Navigating New Relationships After Divorce
57:29 The Importance of Communication and Reassurance
59:36 Daily Practices for Relationship Growth
01:02:33 Creating a Strong Relationship Container
🎯 Keywords:
anxious attachment healing, secure love relationships, attachment styles in marriage, emotional healing after divorce, childhood trauma and love patterns, choosing emotionally available partners, how to build a healthy relationship
📲 Hashtags:
#AnxiousAttachment #SecureLove #HealingPastWounds #AttachmentStyles #RelationshipGrowth #EmotionalHealing #TheYearningHeartPodcast
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