The Thais Gibson Podcast

Embrace Breakthroughs With The “Heal From a Breakup” Course—Free for Life When You Start a 7-Day Trial. Limited-time only! https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/dream-life-breakup-course?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=dream-life-breakup-course&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=yt-09-19-25&el=podcast Do you keep ending up in toxic cycles, no matter how much you want healthy love? That’s because you don’t attract the love you deserve—you attract the love your nervous system is wired for. In this episode, Thais Gibson reveals how nervous system regulation transforms the way you show up in relationships, how fight, flight, freeze, and fawn responses keep you stuck in unhealthy patterns, and why learning to regulate your nervous system with a simple, science-backed practice can calm your body, reset your mind, and attract healthy love. You’ll learn: ✅ Why and how Securely Attached people keep their nervous system regulated ✅ Why fight, flight, freeze, and fawn modes sabotage closeness ✅ The neuroscience of regulation and its link to secure love ✅ How ancient wisdom predicted what science now proves ✅ A simple breath + self-soothing exercise you can try today ✅ How to break the cycle of chaos and finally feel safe in love Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 01:14 – The Nervous Systems of the Attachment Styles 04:38 – How to Heal From a Breakup Course Promo 05:13 – The Neuroscience of Secure Attachment 06:16 – Ancient Wisdoms on Inner Peace 07:52 – Regulate Our Nervous System to Become Securely Attached 08:37 – Connecting Internally With Our Breath 09:15 – The Box Breath 09:53 – Why Being Present in Your Body is Important 11:33 – Conclusion Meet the Host Thais Gibson is the founder of The Personal Development School and a world leader in attachment theory. With a Ph.D. and over a dozen certifications, she’s helped more than 70,000 people reprogram their subconscious and build thriving relationships. Helpful Resources: 🧠 Take the Free Attachment Style Quiz https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=attachment-quiz&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast 📚 Read the Learning Love Book https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/learning-love?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=learning-love&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast 🎧 Discover More Podcast Episodes https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/podcast?page=1 📝 Read the PDS Blog https://blog.personaldevelopmentschool.com/ Let’s Connect on Socials: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thaisgibson 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/ #DismissiveAvoidant #AttachmentStyles #RelationshipAdvice #AttachmentTheory #TrustIssues #Boundaries

Embrace Breakthroughs With The “Heal From a Breakup” Course—Free for Life When You Start a 7-Day Trial. Limited-time only! https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/dream-life-breakup-course?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=dream-life-breakup-course&utm_medium=organic&utm_term=MLsOSMJXuEU&utm_content=pod-09-18-25&el=podcast Few things feel more invasive than wondering if your partner is snooping through your phone. If they’re a Dismissive Avoidant, the thought can leave you feeling confused... aren’t they supposed to avoid closeness, not seek it?   In this episode, Thais Gibson unpacks when and why Dismissive Avoidants might snoop, what it really means about their level of investment, and how you can rebuild trust with healthier communication. Most importantly, you’ll learn how neuroscience, psychology, and ancient wisdom all point toward the same truth: trust grows through honesty, boundaries, and self-mastery.   You’ll learn: ✅ Why most Dismissive Avoidants avoid snooping—but what it means when they do ✅ The surprising link between snooping and long-term commitment fears ✅ How manipulation often shows up as an indirect attempt to meet needs ✅ Why low oxytocin makes trust harder for Dismissive Avoidants ✅ A practical exercise to uncover the real need behind snooping (and meet it directly) ✅ How to respond if you’ve been snooped on—without losing self-respect ✅ Why healthy boundaries, not control, are the foundation of secure love   Episode Breakdown: 00:00 – Intro 01:20 – Dismissive Avoidants Will Often Avoid Snooping 03:49 – What is Happening in Their Internal Reality? 07:50 – How to Heal From a Breakup Course Promo 08:48 – The Neuroscience Behind Snooping 10:09 – Step 1: What Outcomes and Needs Am I Looking for? 10:42 – Step 2: How Can I Better Meet This Need? 11:46 – Ancient Wisdom on Trust and Boundaries 12:54 – Conclusion   Meet the Host Thais Gibson is the founder of The Personal Development School and a world leader in attachment theory. With a Ph.D. and over a dozen certifications, she’s helped more than 70,000 people reprogram their subconscious and build thriving relationships.   Helpful Resources: 🧠 Take the Free Attachment Style Quiz https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=attachment-quiz&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast 📚 Read the Learning Love Book https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/learning-love?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=learning-love&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast 🎧 Discover More Podcast Episodes https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/podcast?page=1 📝 Read the PDS Blog https://blog.personaldevelopmentschool.com/ Let’s Connect on Socials: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thaisgibson 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/ #DismissiveAvoidant #AttachmentStyles #RelationshipAdvice #AttachmentTheory #TrustIssues #Boundaries

Embrace Breakthroughs With The “Heal From a Breakup” Course—Free for Life When You Start a 7-Day Trial. Limited-time only! https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/dream-life-breakup-course?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=dream-life-breakup-course&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=pod-09-17-25&el=podcast Few things feel more invasive than realizing your partner might be snooping through your phone. If they’re a Fearful Avoidant, this behavior can leave you feeling betrayed and confused. In this episode, Thais Gibson breaks down why Fearful Avoidants snoop, what it really reveals about trust wounds, and how to heal the root cause so you can create safe, secure love. You’ll see how fear of betrayal, abandonment, and broken trust wires their nervous system to scan for threats—and why snooping is a misguided attempt to seek certainty. Most importantly, you’ll learn how to replace fear-driven behaviors with open communication, boundary-setting, and deep subconscious reprogramming. You’ll learn: ✅ Why Fearful Avoidants snoop and the core wounds driving the behavior ✅ How survival wiring and hypervigilance keep them scanning for betrayal ✅ The link between snooping, broken trust, and self-fulfilling prophecies ✅ Why direct communication is the only path to real security ✅ How neuroscience shows snooping is an overfired threat detection system ✅ 3 practical steps to stop snooping and start building trust now ✅ Why reprogramming subconscious fears is essential to long-term healing Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 01:13 – 1. They Snoop Out of Fear of Betrayal 02:58 – 2. Snooping is an Unhealthy Attempt to Seek Control 04:24 – 3. They Snoop to Soothe Their Fear of Being Deceived 05:37 – How to Heal From a Breakup Course Promo 06:34 – The Neuroscience Behind Snooping 08:14 – Step 1. Practice Exposure Work on Vulnerability 09:24 – Step 2. Set Healthy Standards and Open the Dialogue Early 10:58 – Step 3. Rewire Your Subconscious Wounds and Fears 11:54 – Ancient Wisdom on Internal Healing 12:39 – Conclusion Meet the Host Thais Gibson is the founder of The Personal Development School and a world leader in attachment theory. With a Ph.D. and over a dozen certifications, she’s helped more than 70,000 people reprogram their subconscious and build thriving relationships. Helpful Resources: 🧠 Take the Free Attachment Style Quiz https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=attachment-quiz&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast 📚 Read the Learning Love Book https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/learning-love?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=learning-love&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast 🎧 Discover More Podcast Episodes https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/podcast?page=1 📝 Read the PDS Blog https://blog.personaldevelopmentschool.com/ Let’s Connect on Socials: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thaisgibson 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/ #FearfulAvoidant #AttachmentStyles #AttachmentTheory #RelationshipAdvice #TrustIssues #Boundaries

✨ Build Amazing Connections With Our 7-Day All-Access Course Pass and Keep Our “Key Pillars to Secure Attachment” Course Fully Free for Life (Valued at $250!). Claim this free gift before they run out! https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/dream-life-pillars-course?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=dream-life-pillars-course&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=pod-08-29-25&el=podcast Fearful avoidants often struggle to trust love fully—not because they don’t want it, but because their subconscious mind has absorbed painful stories from childhood and past relationships. In this episode, Thais Gibson breaks down the 5 most common lies fearful avoidants tell themselves about love, why these beliefs feel so real, and how to reprogram them for secure, lasting connection. You’ll discover the hidden fears beneath these lies, how they silently sabotage relationships, and what practical tools you can use to recondition your nervous system and subconscious to open up to love without fear. You’ll learn: ✅ The false beliefs fearful avoidants carry about being unworthy of love ✅ Why they expect abandonment and betrayal—even in healthy relationships ✅ How self-protection strategies become self-sabotage ✅ Tools to question and reframe these painful lies into empowering truths ✅ How nervous system regulation makes love feel safe again ✅ The key mindset shifts that unlock secure and fulfilling relationships Meet the Host Thais Gibson is the founder of The Personal Development School and a world leader in attachment theory. With a Ph.D. and over a dozen certifications, she’s helped more than 70,000 people reprogram their subconscious and build thriving relationships. Helpful Resources: 🧠 Take the Free Attachment Style Quiz https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=attachment-quiz&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast 📚 Read the Learning Love Book https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/learning-love?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=learning-love&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast 🎧 Discover More Podcast Episodes https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/podcast?page=1 📝 Read the PDS Blog https://blog.personaldevelopmentschool.com/ Let’s Connect on Socials: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thaisgibson 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/ ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool #FearfulAvoidant #AttachmentStyles #LoveHealing #AttachmentTheory #ThaisGibson #RelationshipHealing #OvercomeFear #SecureLove #EmotionalHealing #SelfWorth The lies fearful avoidants believe aren’t the truth—they’re old stories ready to be rewritten. Learn how to release them and embrace secure, lasting love. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this episode. 💗

✨ Build Amazing Connections With Our 7-Day All-Access Course Pass and Keep Our “Key Pillars to Secure Attachment” Course Fully Free for Life (Valued at $250!). Claim this free gift before they run out! https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/dream-life-pillars-course?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=dream-life-pillars-course&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=pod-08-25-25&el=podcast Have you ever wondered what happens when you finally pull away from a dismissive avoidant partner? Instead of you chasing, the roles reverse—and it can change everything. In this episode, Thais Gibson explains the psychological and emotional impact your distance has on a dismissive avoidant, why it triggers them differently than when you over-give, and how this dynamic can either spark growth or reinforce disconnection . You’ll learn how avoidants process separation beneath the surface, why your boundaries often awaken feelings they’ve been avoiding, and how to use space intentionally without falling into power struggles. You’ll learn: ✅ What pulling away signals to a dismissive avoidant at the subconscious level ✅ Why avoidants may begin to recognize your worth only once you stop over-pursuing ✅ How your emotional independence can reduce their fear of engulfment ✅ The difference between pulling away with resentment vs. pulling away with healthy self-respect ✅ Practical ways to hold your ground while leaving the door open for healthier reconnection ✅ Why creating balance between closeness and autonomy is key to secure love Meet the Host Thais Gibson is the founder of The Personal Development School and a world leader in attachment theory. With a Ph.D. and over a dozen certifications, she’s helped more than 70,000 people reprogram their subconscious and build thriving relationships. Helpful Resources: 🧠 Take the Free Attachment Style Quiz https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=attachment-quiz&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast 📚 Read the Learning Love Book https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/learning-love?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=learning-love&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast 🎧 Discover More Podcast Episodes https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/podcast?page=1 📝 Read the PDS Blog https://blog.personaldevelopmentschool.com/ Let’s Connect on Socials: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thaisgibson 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/ ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool #DismissiveAvoidant #AvoidantAttachment #AttachmentStyles #ThaisGibson #BoundariesMatter #AttachmentHealing #SecureLove #RelationshipAdvice #SelfRespect #EmotionalHealing Sometimes, pulling away is the most powerful thing you can do. Learn what happens when you stop chasing and start honoring yourself. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this episode. 💗

Build Amazing Connections With Our 7 Day All-access Course Pass and Keep Our "Key Pillars to Secure Attachment" Course Fully Free for Life (Valued at $250!). Check It Out and Claim This Free Gift Before They Run Out! https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/dream-life-pillars-course?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=june-promo&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=pod-08-25-25&el=podcast   If you’ve ever been suddenly cut off by a dismissive avoidant partner, you may have experienced what’s known as the “dismissive avoidant discard.” In this episode, Thais Gibson breaks down what this painful dynamic really is, why it happens, and how to protect your sense of self-worth when it occurs. Thais explains the underlying fears that drive dismissive avoidants to push people away—often right when relationships deepen—and why their withdrawal has more to do with survival wiring than your value. Most importantly, she shares how to reframe the discard so you stop personalizing it, and instead use the experience as a catalyst for boundaries, clarity, and secure attachment. You’ll learn: ✅ What the dismissive avoidant discard looks like in real relationships ✅ The subconscious fears and childhood conditioning driving this pattern ✅ Why their withdrawal is not a reflection of your worth or lovability ✅ How to stop self-blame and reclaim your power after being discarded ✅ Steps to set healthier standards and attract secure, consistent love ✅ How to turn painful endings into opportunities for deep healing Meet the Host Thais Gibson is the founder of The Personal Development School and a world leader in attachment theory. With a Ph.D. and over a dozen certifications, she’s helped more than 70,000 people reprogram their subconscious and build thriving relationships. Helpful Resources: 🧠 Take the Free Attachment Style Quiz https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=attachment-quiz&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast 📚 Read the Learning Love Book https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/learning-love?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=learning-love&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast 🎧 Discover More Podcast Episodes https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/podcast?page=1 📝 Read the PDS Blog https://blog.personaldevelopmentschool.com/ Let’s Connect on Socials: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thaisgibson 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/ ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool #Hashtags (SEO-Optimized): #DismissiveAvoidant #AvoidantAttachment #AttachmentStyles #ThaisGibson #RelationshipHealing #AttachmentTheory #AvoidantDiscard #SecureLove #SelfWorthHealing #BoundariesMatter The “discard” may feel personal, but it isn’t a reflection of your value. Learn what’s really happening—and how to rise stronger. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this episode. 💗

🎁 Spin To Win Handpicked Prizes By Thais Herself, Including FREE Gifts Worth Over $250 in Courses, Free Trials & More to Start Healing Your Attachment Style. Promo Ends Soon! https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/spin-the-wheel?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=spin-to-win&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=pod-08-22-25&el=podcast If you’ve ever shared a home—or tried to—with a dismissive avoidant, you know it can feel like a rollercoaster of independence, distance, and confusion. In this episode, Thais Gibson uncovers the 5 most shocking realities of living with a dismissive avoidant partner, and how you can respond without losing yourself . From their strong need for independence, to their discomfort with conflict, to their hidden craving for connection they rarely admit, you’ll walk away with clarity and tools to stop personalizing their behavior. Thais shows how to honor your needs while navigating theirs, so you can either build a healthier relationship or know when it’s time to step back. You’ll learn: ✅ Why dismissive avoidants withdraw at home even when they care about you ✅ The role of independence and autonomy in their daily life ✅ Why they often avoid conflict and prefer to shut down rather than engage ✅ The subtle ways they still crave connection despite appearing detached ✅ Tools to balance their patterns with your own needs and boundaries ✅ How to protect your self-worth and avoid the trap of self-blame Meet the Host Thais Gibson is the founder of The Personal Development School and a world leader in attachment theory. With a Ph.D. and over a dozen certifications, she’s helped more than 70,000 people reprogram their subconscious and build thriving relationships. Helpful Resources: 🧠 Take the Free Attachment Style Quiz https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=attachment-quiz&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast 📚 Read the Learning Love Book https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/learning-love?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=learning-love&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast 🎧 Discover More Podcast Episodes https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/podcast?page=1 📝 Read the PDS Blog https://blog.personaldevelopmentschool.com/ Let’s Connect on Socials: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thaisgibson 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/ ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool #DismissiveAvoidant #AvoidantAttachment #AttachmentStyles #ThaisGibson #LivingWithAnAvoidant #RelationshipHealing #BoundariesMatter #SecureLove #AttachmentTheory #SelfWorth Living with a dismissive avoidant doesn’t have to leave you confused and drained. Learn the 5 shocking truths—and how to thrive with secure love instead. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this episode! 💗

Spin to Win is Back! Spin Now to Win Handpicked Prizes By Thais Herself—Including $250 Courses, Free Trials & More to Start Healing Your Attachment Style. Promo Ends Soon! https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/spin-the-wheel?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=spin-to-win&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=yt-08-13-25&el=youtube Dismissive avoidants often keep their deepest thoughts and fears completely hidden, even from their closest partners. But in counseling, once trust is built, surprising truths emerge. In this episode, Thais Gibson pulls back the curtain on five confessions dismissive avoidants have shared in private sessions, insights that explain their distance, hesitation, and hidden needs. From the belief they’re “not cut out” for relationships to the way conflict can rattle them for days, you’ll see the avoidant attachment style in a whole new light. More importantly, you’ll learn how to build trust, communicate effectively, and create a connection where their needs (and yours) can truly be met. You’ll learn: ✅ The hidden belief that they’re “better off alone”—and why it’s a learned defense, not the truth ✅ Why emotional closeness can feel unsafe, even when they crave love ✅ How childhood emotional neglect plants deep shame that’s triggered by even small feedback ✅ Why conflict overwhelms them—and how they can learn healthy resolution skills ✅ The surprising reason they often feel their needs aren’t met (even with a loving partner) ✅ How to meet each other halfway through clear, safe communication ✅ Access to a free course on the 5 key pillars of secure relationships Meet the Host Thais Gibson is the founder of The Personal Development School and a world leader in attachment theory. With a Ph.D. and over a dozen certifications, she’s helped more than 70,000 people reprogram their subconscious and build thriving relationships. Helpful Resources: 🧠 Take the Free Attachment Style Quiz https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=attachment-quiz&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast 📚 Read the Learning Love Book https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/learning-love?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=learning-love&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast 🎧 Discover More Podcast Episodes https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/podcast?page=1 📝 Read the PDS Blog https://blog.personaldevelopmentschool.com/ Let’s Connect on Socials: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thaisgibson 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/ ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool #DismissiveAvoidant #AttachmentStyles #ThaisGibson #AvoidantAttachment #ConflictResolution #EmotionalSafety #RelationshipCommunication #SecureLove #SubconsciousHealing #RelationshipNeeds If you’ve ever been confused by avoidant behavior, this episode will help you see the deeper truth and give you tools to bridge the gap. Subscribe, rate, and share it with someone navigating avoidant relationships. 💗

Spin to Win is Back! Spin Now to Win Handpicked Prizes By Thais Herself—Including $250 Courses, Free Trials & More to Start Healing Your Attachment Style. Promo Ends Soon! https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/spin-the-wheel?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=spin-to-win&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=yt-08-11-25&el=podcast Have you ever dated a dismissive avoidant who seemed amazing at first—only to slowly pull away around the 6-month mark? You’re not imagining it. In this episode, Thais Gibson reveals the hidden avoidant timeline—why avoidants often show their “best self” early on, but gradually reveal deeper fears, wounds, and patterns as attachment builds. You’ll learn the 6 stages of relationships, why avoidants change gears between month 6 and 12, and the specific fears that surface once emotional bonds deepen. Thais also shares practical communication tips to help you navigate the power struggle stage and strengthen your connection instead of losing it. You’ll learn: ✅ The 6 stages of every relationship—and where most couples break up ✅ Why avoidants seem warm and connected early, then start to pull away ✅ How “feelings minus fears” explains their shift after real attachment forms ✅ The specific fears that trigger avoidant distancing behaviors ✅ How flaw-finding becomes a subconscious self-protection strategy ✅ Communication techniques to resolve conflict without pushing them further away ✅ How to frame needs positively so avoidants feel safe enough to meet them Meet the Host Thais Gibson is the founder of The Personal Development School and a world leader in attachment theory. With a Ph.D. and over a dozen certifications, she’s helped more than 70,000 people reprogram their subconscious and build thriving relationships. Helpful Resources: 🧠 Take the Free Attachment Style Quiz https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=attachment-quiz&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast 📚 Read the Learning Love Book https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/learning-love?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=learning-love&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast 🎧 Discover More Podcast Episodes https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/podcast?page=1 📝 Read the PDS Blog https://blog.personaldevelopmentschool.com/ Let’s Connect on Socials: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thaisgibson 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/ ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool #DismissiveAvoidant #AvoidantTimeline #AttachmentStyles #ThaisGibson #PowerStruggleStage #RelationshipStages #AvoidantAttachment #RelationshipCommunication #SecureLove #SubconsciousHealing If you’ve ever been blindsided by an avoidant’s sudden distance, this episode will give you the roadmap to understand it and the tools to keep love alive. Subscribe, rate, and share it with someone navigating avoidant dynamics. 💗

Start Healing Your Attachment Style With Personalized Courses Taught by Thais Gibson. Free for 7 Days (Enough Time to Complete a Full Course). Limited-time Offer: https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/dream-life?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=7-day-trial&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=pod-08-01-25&el=podcast Why do avoidant partners seem distant—yet strangely attracted to certain people? And why do they finally connect with people who do one surprising thing? If you’ve been chasing avoidants or caught in a cycle of overgiving, this episode will change everything. Thais Gibson reveals the psychological root of why avoidants fall for people who prioritize themselves—and how your relationship to yourself creates the attraction blueprint. You’ll learn about the shadow self, how repressed traits influence attraction, and what makes avoidants feel safe, intrigued, and emotionally engaged. You’ll learn: ✅ Why avoidants are drawn to people who own their space and set boundaries ✅ How people-pleasing is really self-abandonment (and how to stop) ✅ What the “relationship shadow” is—and why it shapes your patterns ✅ Real examples of how repressed assertiveness attracts avoidant partners ✅ How to transform your inner relationship and attract emotionally available people ✅ Why secure people are also drawn to self-connected individuals ✅ A free resource to start shadow work and healing today Meet the Host Thais Gibson is the founder of The Personal Development School and a world leader in attachment theory. With a Ph.D. and over a dozen certifications, she’s helped more than 70,000 people reprogram their subconscious and build thriving relationships. Helpful Resources: 🧠 Take the Free Attachment Style Quiz https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=attachment-quiz&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast 📚 Read the Learning Love Book https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/learning-love?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=learning-love&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast 🎧 Discover More Podcast Episodes https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/podcast?page=1 📝 Read the PDS Blog https://blog.personaldevelopmentschool.com/ Let’s Connect on Socials: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thaisgibson 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/ ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool #DismissiveAvoidant #AttachmentStyles #ThaisGibson #PeoplePleasing #ShadowWork #SelfAbandonment #RelationshipHealing #SecureLove #EmotionalAttraction #SubconsciousMind If this episode helped you rethink attraction and self-worth, subscribe, rate, and share it with someone caught in avoidant cycles. Real love starts within. 💗

Improve Emotional and Physical Intimacy With the Attachment Styles & Sex Course. Normally $250, Free for Life When You Start Your 7-Day Trial Between July 24–31. Keep It Even If You Cancel. Limited-time Offer: https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/dream-life-sex-course?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=dream-life-needs&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=pod-07-30-25&el=podcast Fearful avoidants often give off mixed signals: they crave closeness but fear it, they want deep love but struggle to trust it. So what do they actually need to feel safe and fulfilled in a relationship? In this illuminating episode, Thais Gibson breaks down the essential emotional and psychological needs of the fearful avoidant attachment style—many of which are hidden even to the FA themselves. Whether you're healing as an FA or loving one, this episode gives you a roadmap for creating real connection, security, and lasting growth. You’ll learn: ✅ The 11 core needs every fearful avoidant must have met to sustain a relationship ✅ Why emotional depth is a lifeline—not just a preference—for FAs ✅ How trust is built (and broken) through congruency and transparency ✅ The underrated importance of presence, safety, and freedom ✅ How novelty, growth, and independence coexist with emotional closeness ✅ The role of subconscious chaos—and how to replace it with stability ✅ Why appreciation and consistency are game changers for long-term love Meet the Host Thais Gibson is the founder of The Personal Development School and a world leader in attachment theory. With a Ph.D. and over a dozen certifications, she’s helped more than 70,000 people reprogram their subconscious and build thriving relationships. Helpful Resources: 🧠 Take the Free Attachment Style Quiz https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=attachment-quiz&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast 📚 Read the Learning Love Book https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/learning-love?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=learning-love&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast 🎧 Discover More Podcast Episodes https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/podcast?page=1 📝 Read the PDS Blog https://blog.personaldevelopmentschool.com/ Let’s Connect on Socials: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thaisgibson 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/ ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool #FearfulAvoidant #AttachmentStyles #ThaisGibson #RelationshipNeeds #SubconsciousHealing #EmotionalDepth #TrustAndSafety #MixedSignals #AvoidantAnxiousDynamic #SecureLove Found this episode helpful or healing? Please subscribe, rate, and share it with someone navigating a relationship with a fearful avoidant. Your support helps more people love and be loved better. 💗

Improve Emotional and Physical Intimacy With the Attachment Styles & Sex Course. Normally $250, Free for Life When You Start Your 7-Day Trial Between July 24–31. Keep It Even If You Cancel. Limited-time Offer: https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/dream-life-sex-course?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=dream-life-needs&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=pod-07-28-25&el=podcast Does your partner suddenly pull away from sex once things start getting serious? Has intimacy gone cold after a strong beginning? If you're in love with a dismissive avoidant—or healing these patterns yourself—this episode brings clarity and compassion to a confusing relationship dynamic. Thais Gibson explores why dismissive avoidants often shut down around intimacy after the honeymoon phase, what’s happening neurologically and emotionally behind the scenes, and how to tell whether your relationship can be healed—or whether it’s time to walk away. This is a must-listen for anyone seeking clarity around love, intimacy, and self-worth. You’ll learn: ✅ Why sex becomes triggering for DAs after emotional bonds deepen ✅ The subconscious childhood programming that fuels intimacy fears ✅ How DA self-protection kicks in through emotional and sexual withdrawal ✅ The real reason dismissive avoidants dissociate during sex ✅ How performance anxiety and fear of criticism shut down desire ✅ Communication tools to reestablish trust and connection ✅ Why unconditional acceptance (not pressure) reopens emotional safety ✅ When to set a deadline—and how to decide if the relationship is worth it Meet the Host Thais Gibson is the founder of The Personal Development School and a world leader in attachment theory. With a Ph.D. and over a dozen certifications, she’s helped more than 70,000 people reprogram their subconscious and build thriving relationships. Helpful Resources: 🧠 Take the Free Attachment Style Quiz https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=attachment-quiz&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast 📚 Read the Learning Love Book https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/learning-love?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=learning-love&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast 🎧 Discover More Podcast Episodes https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/podcast?page=1 📝 Read the PDS Blog https://blog.personaldevelopmentschool.com/ Let’s Connect on Socials: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thaisgibson 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/ ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool #DismissiveAvoidant #AttachmentStyles #ThaisGibson #IntimacyIssues #SexAndAttachment #EmotionalShutdown #FearOfCloseness #RelationshipHealing #AttachmentAndSex #EmotionalIntimacy Found this episode insightful? Please subscribe, rate, and share it with someone navigating intimacy with an avoidant partner. Every share supports more healing. 💗

Improve Emotional and Physical Intimacy With the Attachment Styles & Sex Course. Normally $250, Free for Life When You Start Your 7-Day Trial Between July 24–31. Keep It Even If You Cancel. Limited-time Offer: https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/dream-life-sex-course?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=dream-life-needs&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=pod-07-25-25&el=podcast Why does sex sometimes bring you closer—and other times make you want to run? If you or your partner identify as fearful avoidant, you might feel both deeply connected and overwhelmed during intimacy. This episode explains why. Thais Gibson explores how the fearful avoidant attachment style bonds during sex, what they need to feel safe, and why physical connection can open—or close—the door to emotional intimacy. Learn how sex interacts with neurochemistry, trust, and vulnerability, and discover how to turn intimacy into a gateway for healing instead of confusion or fear. You’ll learn: ✅ The 5 pillars of relationship connection—and where sex fits in ✅ Two common bonding patterns for fearful avoidants in relationships ✅ How neurochemicals like oxytocin and dopamine affect bonding ✅ Why sex can lead to emotional shutdown for FAs without trust ✅ How to prevent the push-pull dynamic triggered by vulnerability ✅ What FAs need most to feel safe, respected, and seen during sex ✅ How to create a more secure, emotionally fulfilling connection through intimacy Meet the Host Thais Gibson is the founder of The Personal Development School and a world leader in attachment theory. With a Ph.D. and over a dozen certifications, she’s helped more than 70,000 people reprogram their subconscious and build thriving relationships. Helpful Resources: 🧠 Take the Free Attachment Style Quiz https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=attachment-quiz&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast 📚 Read the Learning Love Book https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/learning-love?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=learning-love&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast 🎧 Discover More Podcast Episodes https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/podcast?page=1 📝 Read the PDS Blog https://blog.personaldevelopmentschool.com/ Let’s Connect on Socials: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thaisgibson 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/ ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool #FearfulAvoidant #AttachmentAndSex #ThaisGibson #AttachmentStyles #RelationshipIntimacy #EmotionalConnection #NeurochemistryOfLove #SecureRelationships #SubconsciousHealing #PushPullDynamic If this episode opened your eyes or your heart, please subscribe, rate, and share it with someone healing their intimacy patterns. Your support helps more people access tools for emotional clarity and connection. 💗

Explore Your Attachment Style With Thais Gibson. Access All Courses, Live Webinars & Q&As Free for 7 Days (Enough Time to Complete a Full Course). Limited-time Access: https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/dream-life?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=7-day-trial&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=pod-07-23-25&el=podcast Avoidant partners often get misunderstood—seen as cold, distant, or commitment-phobic. But underneath those protective walls are unique needs and a deep desire to connect… on their terms. If you want to love an avoidant without losing yourself, this episode is for you. In this insightful episode, Thais Gibson shares five often-overlooked emotional needs that dismissive avoidants require to feel safe, open, and genuinely happy in love. Whether you're dating an avoidant or healing avoidant tendencies within yourself, you’ll walk away with empowering tools to build connection without sacrificing your own needs. You’ll learn: ✅ Why avoidants need structured independence—not endless space ✅ The role of empathy in healing childhood emotional neglect ✅ How harmony (not drama) keeps avoidants emotionally engaged ✅ Why literal, direct communication builds safety and trust ✅ How to foster growth through acceptance (without enabling unhealthy patterns) ✅ Simple scripts to express your needs and avoid triggering deactivation ✅ The secret to balancing freedom and closeness in real, secure love Meet the Host Thais Gibson is the founder of The Personal Development School and a world leader in attachment theory. With a Ph.D. and over a dozen certifications, she’s helped more than 70,000 people reprogram their subconscious and build thriving relationships. Helpful Resources: 🧠 Take the Free Attachment Style Quiz https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=attachment-quiz&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast 📚 Read the Learning Love Book https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/learning-love?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=learning-love&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast 🎧 Discover More Podcast Episodes https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/podcast?page=1 📝 Read the PDS Blog https://blog.personaldevelopmentschool.com/ Let’s Connect on Socials: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thaisgibson 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/ ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool #AvoidantAttachment #DismissiveAvoidant #ThaisGibson #RelationshipNeeds #IntimacyAndIndependence #AttachmentTheory #CommunicationInLove #EmotionalSafety #SecureRelationships #PersonalGrowth If this episode helped you understand avoidant behavior more deeply, please subscribe, rate, and share it with someone who needs this message. It might just change their love life. 💗

Learn Your Relationship Needs & Build the Best Relationships of Your Life with our COMPLETELY FREE Discover Your Needs Course. When You Sign Up for a 7-Day Trial, You Keep This Course for LIFE! https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/dream-life-free-course?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=dream-life-needs&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=pod-07-16-25&el=podcast If you’ve ever felt like your heart is at war with your mind—wanting closeness one moment, then needing distance the next—you might be living with a fearful avoidant attachment style. And that internal push-pull doesn’t mean you’re broken. It means you’re human—and there’s hope. In this insightful solo episode, Thais Gibson takes you into the emotional landscape of the fearful avoidant. You’ll learn how early attachment wounds shape chaotic internal worlds—and how to begin healing from the inside out. Whether you’re identifying as FA yourself or trying to understand a loved one, this episode brings clarity, compassion, and real tools for change. You’ll learn: ✅ Why fearful avoidants often feel emotionally “split” and reactive ✅ The two subconscious core wounds that drive their behavior ✅ How FAs unconsciously sabotage their relationships—and how to stop ✅ Why needs go unmet in FA upbringings (and how to reclaim them) ✅ The role of shame and “self-abandonment” in the FA emotional cycle ✅ Practical steps to build internal safety and restore self-trust ✅ How to break the push-pull pattern and move toward secure love Meet the Host Thais Gibson is the founder of The Personal Development School and a world leader in attachment theory. With a Ph.D. and over a dozen certifications, she’s helped more than 70,000 people reprogram their subconscious and build thriving relationships. Helpful Resources: 🧠 Take the Free Attachment Style Quiz https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=attachment-quiz&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast 📚 Read the Learning Love Book https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/learning-love?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=learning-love&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast 🎧 Discover More Podcast Episodes https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/podcast?page=1 📝 Read the PDS Blog https://blog.personaldevelopmentschool.com/ Let’s Connect on Socials: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thaisgibson 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/ ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool #FearfulAvoidant #AttachmentStyles #ThaisGibson #HealingAttachment #EmotionalHealing #PushPullDynamics #ReprogrammingTheMind #RelationshipTrauma #SecureAttachment #PersonalDevelopment If this episode resonated with your story, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share it with someone healing their inner world. Every listen helps more people find their path to secure love. 💞

Learn Your Relationship Needs & Build the Best Relationships of Your Life with our COMPLETELY FREE Discover Your Needs Course. When You Sign Up for a 7-Day Trial, You Keep This Course for LIFE! https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/dream-life-free-course?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=dream-life-needs&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=pod-07-14-25&el=podcast Have you ever wondered what’s really happening when a dismissive avoidant partner withdraws? Why do they need so much alone time—and what does that time actually look like? In this powerful solo episode, Thais Gibson breaks down the misunderstood reality of dismissive avoidant behavior in their free time. Far from restful or emotionally fulfilling, much of that alone time is spent simply surviving—numbing out, self-soothing, or unconsciously avoiding emotional needs. If you’re trying to understand (or heal from) a relationship with a DA, this episode is essential listening. You’ll learn: ✅ Why DAs crave time alone—and what’s really happening beneath the surface ✅ The difference between solitude and self-connection ✅ How unmet emotional needs in childhood shape adult self-neglect ✅ What “creature comfort” behaviors are actually regulating ✅ Why intellectual growth often replaces emotional growth for DAs ✅ The connection between emotional suppression and nervous system dysregulation ✅ How to shift from survival mode into healing, growth, and connection Meet the Host Thais Gibson is the founder of The Personal Development School and a world leader in attachment theory. With a Ph.D. and over a dozen certifications, she’s helped more than 70,000 people reprogram their subconscious and build thriving relationships. Helpful Resources: 🧠 Take the Free Attachment Style Quiz https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=attachment-quiz&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast 📚 Read the Learning Love Book https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/learning-love?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=learning-love&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast 🎧 Discover More Podcast Episodes https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/podcast?page=1 📝 Read the PDS Blog https://blog.personaldevelopmentschool.com/ Let’s Connect on Socials: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thaisgibson 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/ ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool #DismissiveAvoidant #AttachmentStyles #ThaisGibson #EmotionalHealing #RelationshipPatterns #AvoidantAttachment #SelfNeglect #InnerWorld #SubconsciousHealing #PersonalDevelopment Found this episode eye-opening? Be sure to subscribe, rate, and share with someone who needs help understanding dismissive avoidant behavior and healing the relationship with themselves. 💞

Learn Your Relationship Needs & Build the Best Relationships of Your Life with our COMPLETELY FREE Discover Your Needs Course. When You Sign Up for a 7-Day Trial, You Keep This Course for LIFE! https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/dream-life-free-course?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=dream-life-needs&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=pod-07-12-25&el=podcast Do your emotions sometimes feel too big to manage, like you're overwhelmed, panicked, or desperate for connection? If you're anxiously attached, this isn’t just in your head. It's the result of unmet needs and subconscious conditioning and there’s a path to peace. In this compassionate solo episode, Thais Gibson breaks down why anxious preoccupied individuals often feel enslaved by their feelings and dependent on others for emotional relief. She then guides you step-by-step on how to build internal trust, self-soothe, and heal your attachment style by reconnecting with your needs. You’ll learn: ✅ The two emotional roots of anxious overwhelm: unmet needs and painful stories ✅ Why anxious individuals struggle to self-soothe—and how to change that ✅ The path from codependency to healthy interdependence ✅ How to build trust in yourself through daily need-meeting ✅ A practical exercise to identify and fulfill your top 15 emotional needs ✅ How to communicate your needs clearly (and avoid miscommunication in relationships) ✅ Why healing your attachment style is possible with consistency and the right tools Meet the Host Thais Gibson is the founder of The Personal Development School and a world leader in attachment theory. With a Ph.D. and over a dozen certifications, she’s helped more than 70,000 people reprogram their subconscious and build thriving relationships. Helpful Resources: 🧠 Take the Free Attachment Style Quiz https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=attachment-quiz&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast 📚 Read the Learning Love Book https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/learning-love?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=learning-love&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast 🎧 Discover More Podcast Episodes https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/podcast?page=1 📝 Read the PDS Blog https://blog.personaldevelopmentschool.com/ Let’s Connect on Socials: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thaisgibson 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/ ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool #AnxiousAttachment #EmotionalHealing #RelationshipNeeds #ThaisGibson #CodependencyRecovery #SelfSoothing #AttachmentStyles #InnerTrust #SubconsciousReprogramming #PersonalDevelopment If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, rate, and share it with someone ready to reclaim their emotional power. Your support helps us reach more people on the path to healing. 💕

Release Stored Emotions and Reset Your Nervous System With Proven Somatic Tools Taught by Thais Gibson. Buy the Course for $19 (Regularly $250). Limited-Time Offer: https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/dream-life-somatic?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=dream-life-somatic&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=pod-07-04-25&el=podcast Do you ever feel emotionally overwhelmed, exhausted, or stuck in cycles of stress and burnout? If your nervous system feels constantly “on,” like you can never fully relax or be present—this episode is for you. In this solo episode, Thais Gibson shares how nervous system dysregulation quietly sabotages your relationships, health, and personal growth and how somatic tools can help you shift from fight-or-flight into peace, presence, and healing. Drawing from personal experience and polyvagal theory, Thais explains how learning to regulate your body transforms your emotional landscape. You’ll learn: ✅ The difference between sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system states ✅ How trauma trains your body to stay in fight-or-flight ✅ Why emotional reactivity feels “bigger” when you're dysregulated ✅ Practical somatic habits to reset your system—no fancy tools required ✅ What most people are really doing when they binge eat, drink, or scroll ✅ Why your energy crashes (and how to access a second wind without burnout) ✅ How to stop coping and start creating from a place of grounded peace Meet the Host Thais Gibson is the founder of The Personal Development School and a world leader in attachment theory. With a Ph.D. and over a dozen certifications, she’s helped more than 70,000 people reprogram their subconscious and build thriving relationships. Helpful Resources: 🧠 Take the Free Attachment Style Quiz https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=attachment-quiz&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast 📚 Read the Learning Love Book https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/learning-love?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=learning-love&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast 🎧 Discover More Podcast Episodes https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/podcast?page=1 📝 Read the PDS Blog https://blog.personaldevelopmentschool.com/ Let’s Connect on Socials: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thaisgibson 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/ ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool #SomaticHealing #NervousSystemReset #PolyvagalTheory #ThaisGibson #EmotionalRegulation #PersonalDevelopment #StressReliefTools #HealingTrauma #BurnoutRecovery #MindBodyConnection 💬 Love this episode? Please subscribe, leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review, and share it with someone who needs a nervous system reset today!

Start Healing Your Attachment Style With Personalized Courses Taught by Thais Gibson. Free for 7 Days (Enough Time to Complete a Full Course). Limited-time Offer: https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/dream-life?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=7-day-trial&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=pod-07-02-25&el=podcast Why does your dismissive avoidant partner pull away, seem distant, or leave you wondering where you stand? If you’ve felt unseen, frustrated, or confused in your relationship, this episode is for you. Thais Gibson and co-host Mike dive deep into the inner world of the dismissive avoidant attachment style—revealing what’s really going on behind seemingly “cold” or “unavailable” behaviors. Mike shares vulnerably from his own experience as a former DA turned secure, while Thais explains the neuroscience, patterns, and powerful strategies to bridge the gap and create deeper connection. You’ll learn: ✅ Why DAs often don’t factor in your needs—and how to work with it ✅ What “independence” really means to a dismissive avoidant ✅ Why conflict feels unsafe and how to open difficult conversations ✅ The truth about DAs and feedback sensitivity ✅ How to communicate your needs without triggering deactivation ✅ When and how healing leads to real change in your partner ✅ How to assess whether a DA partner is truly willing to grow with you Episode Breakdown: 00:00 – Attachment Style Quiz 00:42 – Intro 04:12 – 1 — They Don't Factor Someone Else's Needs When Making Decisions 19:02 – 2 — They Put Less Emphasis on Relationships 23:59 – 3 — They Dislike Conflict 35:04 – PDS Membership Program 36:03 – 4 — They Feel Safe in Their Independence and Autonomy 37:42 – When Their Personal Space is Invaded 43:54 – Love and Connection: Quantity vs Quality 44:24 – 5 — They're Sensitive to Feedback 58:34 – Conclusion Meet the Host Thais Gibson is the founder of The Personal Development School and a world leader in attachment theory. With a Ph.D. and over a dozen certifications, she’s helped more than 70,000 people reprogram their subconscious and build thriving relationships. Helpful Resources: 🧠 Take the Free Attachment Style Quiz https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=attachment-quiz&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast 📚 Read the Learning Love Book https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/learning-love?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=learning-love&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast 🎧 Discover More Podcast Episodes https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/podcast?page=1 📝 Read the PDS Blog https://blog.personaldevelopmentschool.com/ Let’s Connect on Socials: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thaisgibson 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/ ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool #DismissiveAvoidant #AttachmentStyles #ThaisGibson #EmotionalHealing #RelationshipAdvice #SecureAttachment #FearOfIntimacy #PersonalGrowth #InnerWorld #SubconsciousReprogramming If this episode gave you new insight, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share with someone who needs a little clarity in their relationships. Your support helps us reach more healing hearts.

💞 Want to become secure and attract healthy love? Start the 6 Pillars to a Secure Relationship course FREE for 7 days! 👉 https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/dream-life-pillars-course?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=june-promo&utm_medium=organic&utm_term=podcast-episode&utm_content=pod-06-14-25&el=podcast Curious if the person you're dating is actually secure—or just seems that way? When it comes to building a healthy relationship, recognizing secure traits early on can save you months (or years) of confusion, anxiety, or emotional push-pull. In this insightful episode, Thais Gibson breaks down the five core traits of a securely attached partner. From how they handle conflict to how they set boundaries, you’ll learn how to spot emotional maturity and relational balance—so you can date with clarity, confidence, and peace of mind. 🎯 In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why emotional transparency is a hallmark of secure attachment How securely attached partners handle conflict and miscommunication The difference between interdependence and codependence What healthy vulnerability really looks like in dating How boundary-setting helps secure people stay balanced in life and love 👩‍🏫 Meet the Host Thais Gibson is the founder of The Personal Development School and a world leader in attachment theory. With a Ph.D. and over a dozen certifications, she’s helped more than 70,000 people reprogram their subconscious and build thriving relationships. 🔗 Learn more about Thais 🧰 Helpful Resources 🧠 Take the Free Attachment Style Quiz https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=attachment-quiz&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast 📚 Read the Learning Love Book https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/learning-love?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=learning-love&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast 🎧 Discover More Podcast Episodes https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/podcast?page=1 📝 Read the PDS Blog https://blog.personaldevelopmentschool.com/ 📲 Connect With Us on Social 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thaisgibson 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/ ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool #SecureAttachment #HealthyRelationships #DatingAdvice #AttachmentStyles #EmotionalIntelligence #ThaisGibson #PDSPodcast #RelationshipTips #SelfAwareness #EmotionalMaturity ✨ If this episode gave you clarity, please subscribe, rate, or share it with someone navigating the dating world. Knowing what secure looks like changes everything. ✨