I Love You Keep Going with George Haas

Welcome to I Love You Keep Going the Podcast with George Haas (formerly Meditation x Attachment). Each episode will explore the connections between ancient Buddhist meditation techniques and modern psychological attachment theory. Learn more at mettagroup.org

Attachment Healing and Family Dynamics

As we do our attachment repair work, what changes can we expect or anticipate in our family dynamics? Can the family repair and experience collective healing as a result of one's attachment repair work (or is it the opposite)? How can we navigate these changes on our own path of healing? Join us live online every Thursday for a Dharma talk and extended sit. More info at ⁠https://www.mettagroup.org/services⁠ Find out why attachment repair is the easiest mind blow on the planet. Sign up for our free video resource at ⁠https://www.mettagroup.org/start-here⁠ Join our signature intensive Meditation x Attachment. New cohort begins Jan 4. Sign up at https://www.mettagroup.org/meditation-x-attachment-level-one

11-21
47:13

The Tsunami of Terrible Sadness

Continuing our discussion from last week, we discuss the different types of things that get in the way of exploration! Join us live online every Thursday for a Dharma talk and extended sit. More info at ⁠https://www.mettagroup.org/services⁠ Find out why attachment repair is the easiest mind blow on the planet. Sign up for our free video resource at ⁠https://www.mettagroup.org/start-here⁠ Join our new half-day virtual retreat “Home for the Holidays from the Attachment Perspective” on November 16th. Sign up at ⁠https://www.mettagroup.org/retreat-family-archaeology⁠

11-14
01:04:25

The Earthquake of Abandonment Terror

We discuss the upcoming holiday season and how one can navigate familial relationships or whether it is worth it to attempt to salvage relationships that have abusive characteristics. Join us live online every Thursday for a Dharma talk and extended sit. More info at https://www.mettagroup.org/services Find out why attachment repair is the easiest mind blow on the planet. Sign up for our free video resource at https://www.mettagroup.org/start-here Join our new half-day virtual retreat “Home for the Holidays from the Attachment Perspective” on November 16th. Sign up at https://www.mettagroup.org/retreat-family-archaeology

11-07
56:03

The Activation of the Creative Self

What are the common ways exploration is neglected during the early phase of life and how can these symptoms show up in adulthood? We discuss this and more! 🍃 Are you worried about seeing family this Holiday season? 🔑 Join us LIVE on November 16th for a new virtual half-day retreat Family Archaeology: Home for the Holidays from the Attachment Perspective Return home without the negative reactivity, tension or old patterns haunting your holidays. Enjoy your time together from a place of clarity, compassion and happy engagement. Join us in this half-day retreat to understand your family system better, reconfigure your place within it, and engage the holidays together fully without the friction, old patterns or legacy charge. Sign up now: https://www.mettagroup.org/retreat-family-archaeology/#register

10-31
49:37

Preoccupied People and Exploration

What do you need so that your attachment system settles? We discuss strategies for Preoccupied People. 🍃Ready to go beyond attachment repair and dive more deeply into your exploration? This is the path to living your meaningful life. 🔑 Join us LIVE on October 26th for a virtual half-day retreat entitled Through the Lens and Stomped on by Photoshop: A Deep Dive into Exploration and Experimental Photography This is your space to dive into exploration more fully (which is a great next step, if you’ve gone through our Meditation x Attachment Level One or Two programs, Meditation x Addiction programs, or even the 1.1 mentorship track.) There will be space to learn more concepts, integrate, ask your questions LIVE, and practice meditation real-time in support of your exploration. Sign up now: ⁠https://www.mettagroup.org/retreat-exploration

10-24
01:01:16

The Difference Between Self Regulation and Exploration

Have you ever seen a young child explore there surroundings and then report back to their care-giver their findings? 🍃Ready to go beyond attachment repair and dive more deeply into your exploration? This is the path to living your meaningful life. 🔑 Join us LIVE on October 26th for a virtual half-day retreat entitled Through the Lens and Stomped on by Photoshop: A Deep Dive into Exploration and Experimental Photography This is your space to dive into exploration more fully (which is a great next step, if you’ve gone through our Meditation x Attachment Level One or Two programs, Meditation x Addiction programs, or even the 1.1 mentorship track.) There will be space to learn more concepts, integrate, ask your questions LIVE, and practice meditation real-time in support of your exploration. Sign up now: ⁠https://www.mettagroup.org/retreat-exploration

10-17
40:34

Should I stay or should I go?

Today we discuss how to know if a relationship is healthy for you and how to leverage attachment repair to navigate work challenges. 🍃Ready to go beyond attachment repair and dive more deeply into your exploration? This is the path to living your meaningful life. 🔑 Join us LIVE on October 26th for a virtual half-day retreat entitled Through the Lens and Stomped on by Photoshop: A Deep Dive into Exploration and Experimental Photography This is your space to dive into exploration more fully (which is a great next step, if you’ve gone through our Meditation x Attachment Level One or Two programs, Meditation x Addiction programs, or even the 1.1 mentorship track.) There will be space to learn more concepts, integrate, ask your questions LIVE, and practice meditation real-time in support of your exploration. Sign up now: ⁠https://www.mettagroup.org/retreat-exploration

10-10
44:10

5 Reasons to Finally Heal Your Attachment

Why should you heal your attachment? Is it worth the effort? What will it look like to have achieved this? We discuss this and more on this week's episode. 🍃Ready to go beyond attachment repair and dive more deeply into your exploration? This is the path to living your meaningful life. 🔑 Join us LIVE on October 26th for a virtual half-day retreat entitled Through the Lens and Stomped on by Photoshop: A Deep Dive into Exploration and Experimental Photography This is your space to dive into exploration more fully (which is a great next step, if you’ve gone through our Meditation x Attachment Level One or Two programs, Meditation x Addiction programs, or even the 1.1 mentorship track.) There will be space to learn more concepts, integrate, ask your questions LIVE, and practice meditation real-time in support of your exploration. Sign up now: https://www.mettagroup.org/retreat-exploration

10-03
59:15

You weren't encouraged to explore in early development. Now what? Part 2.

We continue last week's discussion on exploration and how one can learn how to explore late in life. Download our free online video resource ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"The Main Signs of Attachment Disturbance" now. In this two-part video course, you'll learn how to identify the core disturbances, and how combining meditation and attachment work can help you move beyond the challenges and live a truly meaningful life. Begin your journey today at ⁠⁠⁠https://www.mettagroup.org/start-here⁠⁠⁠!

09-26
55:21

You weren't encouraged to explore in early development. Now what? Part 1.

On this episode we discuss exploration and how one can learn how to explore late in life. Download our free online video resource ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"The Main Signs of Attachment Disturbance" now. In this two-part video course, you'll learn how to identify the core disturbances, and how combining meditation and attachment work can help you move beyond the challenges and live a truly meaningful life. Begin your journey today at ⁠⁠https://www.mettagroup.org/start-here⁠⁠!

09-19
58:26

How to Know if You’re Being Too Needy

On this episode we discuss the attachment theory perspective on 'neediness' and how to tell if you are being needy or If your needs are right-sized. Download our free online video resource ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"The Main Signs of Attachment Disturbance" now. In this two-part video course, you'll learn how to identify the core disturbances, and how combining meditation and attachment work can help you move beyond the challenges and live a truly meaningful life. Begin your journey today at ⁠https://www.mettagroup.org/start-here⁠!

09-12
54:54

When 'having it all' feels empty. What gives? Pt. 2

We continue our discussion on living a fulfilling meaningful life! Half-Day Virtual Retreat: Exploration A Deep Dive into Primary and Secondary Exploration + Live a More Meaningful Life Saturday, September 21st 9am - 1pm PT / 12pm - 4pm ET In this half-day retreat, you’ll walk away with… Understand where the meaningfulness in life comes from Understand how to uncover your own authentic exploration Learn the complications that impact each attachment strategy (and how to move beyond the blocks so that you can explore) Practice real-time meditation guided by George Haas, Founding Teacher of Mettagroup

09-05
51:39

When 'having it all' feels empty. What gives? Pt. 1

We unpack this phenomenon and define primary vs. secondary exploration. We discuss different types of attachment strategies that lean more toward secondary exploration, and how this can impact your fulfillment and other areas of life. Half-Day Virtual Retreat: Exploration A Deep Dive into Primary and Secondary Exploration + Live a More Meaningful Life Saturday, September 21st9am - 1pm PT / 12pm - 4pm ET In this half-day retreat, you’ll walk away with… Understand where the meaningfulness in life comes from Understand how to uncover your own authentic exploration Learn the complications that impact each attachment strategy (and how to move beyond the blocks so that you can explore) Practice real-time meditation guided by George Haas, Founding Teacher of Mettagroup

08-29
41:43

The Dangers Of Rushing Into A Relationship

What does it mean to wait to commit? What are you looking for during that time? What are the normal tendencies of rushing in and why are they detrimental? Sign up today for Meditation x Attachment Level Two! The Level Two program is a deep immersion into further learning and skill development, designed for earning secure functioning. This offers you a blend of learning key concepts across attachment theory and meditation, while also practicing the techniques in both a supportive group as well as within private, custom mentorship. Next cohort begins: September 6th (1st & 3rd Fridays) Sign up at: ⁠https://www.mettagroup.org/meditation-x-attachment-level-two

08-22
52:39

Attachment in the Workplace

We discuss signs of anxious attachment in the career or workplace context. What are common beliefs, behaviors and phenomena that come up? What challenges do you face? Sign up today for Meditation x Attachment Level Two! The Level Two program is a deep immersion into further learning and skill development, designed for earning secure functioning. This offers you a blend of learning key concepts across attachment theory and meditation, while also practicing the techniques in both a supportive group as well as within private, custom mentorship. Next cohorts begin: September 6th (1st & 3rd Fridays) Sign up at: https://www.mettagroup.org/meditation-x-attachment-level-two

08-15
44:43

The Earthquake and The Tsunami (On Abandonment and Terrible Sadness)

The Earthquake and the Tsunami of Terrible Sadness: 3 Best Practices for Weathering the Storm and Resiliently Navigating the Attachment Repair Journey Develop the skills for sustaining long term abstinence and harm reduction. In Level Two, we focus on developing a meditation practice and diving deep into the curriculum of Level One, all in support of ending the perpetual relapse cycle, as well as healing the root issues that fuel our addiction. When we do this, more emotional empowerment, authentic purpose, and congruence becomes possible. Sign up now: https://www.mettagroup.org/meditation-x-addiction-level-two

08-01
49:39

Cognitive vs Procedural Practice

What is the difference between a cognitive practice that is based around mentalizing and a procedural practice that relies on meditation and other repeated exercises. Sign up for How To Date Like A Secure Person Even If You're Not (Yet)! This is for you if... You think something is wrong with youand you want to fix it. You desire greater connection, intimacy, and support in relationship(but don’t know how to find a partner who is willing to show up for you in that way) You’re tired of the dysfunctional relationships patterns and you’re ready to develop new habits, more meaningful connections and heal once and for all. You want to start a family, but there’s a missing piece.You want to share this life experience with a supportive partner who wants the same things, and you don’t know how to find that person who is ready to commit. You’re ready to date people who can make a commitment to youbut you consistently date people who are unreliable, unavailable and avoidant. You’re interested in truly being collaborative and committed,and building a life with someoneand want to learn what qualities to develop, what actions to take and how to shift your mind to embody this type of relationship. Join George Haas for this online workshop on Friday, 7/26! Sign up at: https://www.mettagroup.org/workshop 

07-25
50:55

How To Be In A Secure Functioning Relationship

What constitutes a secure relationship? How does mentalizing support with this? Sign up today for Meditation x Attachment Level Two! A 6-month meditation-based virtual group and 1:1 mentorship program designed to usher you into living a more meaningful life. Next cohorts begin: Cohort 1: August 6th (1st & 3rd Tuesdays)Cohort 2: September 6th (1st & 3rd Fridays) Register your spot here: https://www.mettagroup.org/meditation-x-attachment-level-two

07-18
36:15

Demystifying Craving: How to Skillfully Address it When it Arises

Sign up for How To Date Like A Secure Person Even If You're Not (Yet)! This is for you if... You think something is wrong with youand you want to fix it. You desire greater connection, intimacy, and support in relationship(but don’t know how to find a partner who is willing to show up for you in that way) You’re tired of the dysfunctional relationships patterns and you’re ready to develop new habits, more meaningful connections and heal once and for all. You want to start a family, but there’s a missing piece.You want to share this life experience with a supportive partner who wants the same things, and you don’t know how to find that person who is ready to commit. You’re ready to date people who can make a commitment to youbut you consistently date people who are unreliable, unavailable and avoidant. You’re interested in truly being collaborative and committed,and building a life with someoneand want to learn what qualities to develop, what actions to take and how to shift your mind to embody this type of relationship. Join George Haas for this online workshop on Friday, 7/26! Sign up at: https://www.mettagroup.org/workshop 

07-12
50:51

Difficult Interpersonal Relationships

Do you experience anxious attachment in career or workplace contexts? What are common beliefs, behaviors and phenomenon that come up? What challenges do you face? Where addiction and attachment theory meet. In Meditation x Addiction Level One, we directly address the underlying cause of addiction and help you uproot the native attachment conditioning, in support of relapse prevention and long-term, sustainable repair.  ⁠Sign up today!

06-28
44:59

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