Decoding Attachment Styles

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By: Annalisa Bahadur

Uncover the profound impact of attachment styles on our relationships and embrace the power of empathy and boundaries in fostering emotional well-being and connection. In this enlightening podcast, we explore the intersection of attachment theory, empathy, and boundaries to guide you on a path towards building healthy, fulfilling relationships with yourself and others.Each episode delves into the nuances of attachment styles - secure, anxious, avoidant, and fearful-avoidant - and illuminates how these patterns shape our perceptions, behaviors, and emotional responses in relationships. Through insights, real-life anecdotes, and practical tips, you'll gain a deeper understanding of your attachment style and...

Don’t Fell Like The Priority? Listen to this
Last Wednesday at 3:00 PM

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We all want to feel like the priority in the relationship but this is often not felt when in a relationship with an avoidant attached person. But is this only with a avoidant attached partner or can an insecure (anxious or avoidant)  attached feel that way with a secure attached as well. This podcast helps to break down a few possible reasons you may not feel that way. 

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Simple Way To Know Your Attachment Style
06/20/2025

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It can be confusing spotting your attachment style or knowing exactly which is your partners attachment style. This podcast simplifies the attachment style so you can understand them and appreciate how and why they show up in your every day life. You’ll also have a better understanding of how and if your partner can trigger a different attachment within you. 


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How Co-Dependency Ruins Your Relationship But Doesn’t Have To
06/16/2025

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Do you find you’re in a co-dependent  relationship that is affecting your relationship? Maybe you need them too much, or perhaps you don’t want to need them as much but don’t know what to do. 

This podcast shares how our attachment styles show up in co-dependent relationships and what you can do to manage it. 

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Should You Stay Single and Wait For Secure Attached Partner
05/29/2025

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Should you leave early Relationship and heal or stay single until you find someone who is securely attached? Is it that simple? Better yet, would it be best to heal your attachment style while still in a relationship or while waiting for someone who is securely attached, I believe that might be a better bet and in this podcast, I share how to attachment styles or formulated so that you have a better understanding of the work that you’re gonna wanna do in order to heal that attachment style and find yourself th...


Understanding and Healing Avoidant Attachment.
05/24/2025

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One of the most taught after answers in our time now is how to manage a relationship with an Avoidant Attached person and, what is really going on in their minds. This episode helps and Avoidant Attached person understand themselves better as well as starter healing journey. It also helps those who are interested in understanding and appreciating their Avoidant Attached friends and Partner Better.


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What Are The Signs That An Avoidant Ex Is Forever Gone?
05/21/2025

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This is a recording of the regular Wednesday live Instagram. On today’s episode we answered these questions 👇…and more…


What are the signs that an avoidant ex is forever gone and the relationship has ended 

Man has been living a double life. He’s been in two relationships while messaging other women. What should I do? 

Do avoidant people honestly love and care about you, or is it just a game? 

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Taking Back Your Power When Forgiving Someone For Betraying You
05/15/2025

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I forgive you’ doesn’t mean ‘I trust you yet.’ Why true forgiveness demands time, boundaries, and self-grace. A raw look at healing after betrayal.

Forgiveness isn’t about speed-it’s about strength. Why granting a second chance requires giving yourself grace first. 

Explore the art of forgiving on your terms, setting boundaries, and reclaiming power after betrayal. Because true healing can’t be rushed. 


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Why It Hurts To Leave Even When You Know You Should
05/13/2025

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It’s easy for someone to look at your relationship and think that it should not be lasting as long as it does. You may even know that the relationship your end should end and you don’t know why you haven’t left us yet. Or perhaps you did find a courage and strength to walk away from it but you still wonder if they’ll come back and if things could work out differently or as you hope. Why does this happen?


In this episode, we are look...


How to Bring Back An Ex - Wednesday Live 7th May
05/09/2025

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Every Wednesday, I have a Live on Instagram where I answer questions sent in by followers on that platform. Here is a recorded copy of it. 

The questions answered are below. You can also catch the recording on my YouTube channel. 

How to bring back an ex in the relationship when she is not ready to come in the relationship with me. 

It’s confusing of what to do when someone comes back after 1-2 weeks. How do I respond?

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The Anxious Avoidant Trap And How to Get Out
05/07/2025

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Here’s a story you’ve lived before, even if you don’t realize it yet.

You meet someone. The connection is immediate, intoxicating—like a chemical reaction you can’t control. The texts flow effortlessly. The future feels possible. Then, without warning, the shift: one of you pulls back. The other panics. And just like that, you’re locked in the oldest romantic pattern in human psychology—the anxious-avoidant dance.

This isn’t just about bad timing or mismatched feelings. This is about how our earliest experiences wire us to love...


Discarded, Ghosted- What To Do? Wed Live
04/28/2025

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About 10 questions were answered on my usual Wednesday morning Instagram live, which has been uploaded here for your benefit. 

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I was discarded/ghosted by my DA bf. It was so good until that. But a day came where he asked for space, which I said okay to. That space turned to ghosting.. We were long distance and I already had a ticket to go see him in about a week, which can’t be canceled. Im not sure how to move forward. I don’t want t...


The Difference Between Dismissive and Fearful Avoidant
04/09/2025

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today we switched it up a little and decided to share my Instagram Wednesday live answers with you here on this podcast.


Feel free to send me your questions which will be answered on that live and you could also catch the answers here or leave me a comment and let me know your take on this podcast

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Why Is My Ex Suddenly Posting So Much? A Sign They Want Attention?
04/07/2025

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Is My Ex Posting More on Social Media to Get My Attention?

It’s hard to ignore when your ex suddenly becomes extra active online—posting more selfies, sharing moody quotes, or even liking old photos. You start wondering: Is this for me? Are they trying to send a message? Maybe they’re seeking validation, or perhaps they’re subtly trying to grab your attention because they feel neglected. Social media can become a silent battleground for unspoken needs, and their increased activity might be a sign they want you to n...


Normal Behaviors That Hurt Your Relationship
03/31/2025

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You value your independence, need plenty of space, and rarely rely on others—it’s just how you’re wired. But what if your ‘normal’ way of handling relationships is actually pushing love away and leaving you feeling lonelier than ever? 

Avoidant attachment might be protecting you in the short term, but it could be sabotaging your deepest connections—and even hurting you in ways you don’t realize. 

In this episode, we’ll break down the subtle ways avoidant behaviors damage relationships, why self-reliance can backfire, and most importantly—how to...


What Does Healthy Attachment Look Like
03/18/2025

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If you’re worried that you’ll never have a secure attachment to be in a relationship, you’re not alone. However, it’s a lie as it’s possible to become securely attached enough to have a healthy and fulfilling relationship. 

This episode gives your tops as I share some how I use these tools in my very own relationships. 

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Lessons I’ve Learned For Better Relationships
03/07/2025

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Do you find that it’s confusing to know exactly what your partner wants? If your answer is yes, then this is the episode for you. 

Welcome to Decoding Attachment Style, the podcast where we dive deep into the art of building healthier, more fulfilling connections - with others and with yourself. Hosted by Annalisa Bahadur, a relationship coach and attachment style expert, this show is your guide to understanding the patterns that shape your relationships and transforming them into sources of joy and growth.

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Avoidant Pulls Away When You Ask For Validation
02/27/2025

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Why and Avoidant Attached pulls away when you ask for validation and what you can do. This Podcast addresses that.

Grab your pen and paper because this is going to be a podcast that helps you to give yourself the validation and build a happy and healthy relationship with your Avoidant Attached partner.

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Boundaries After Breakup
02/21/2025

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In this episode, we dive into the complexities of navigating boundaries and expectations after a breakup between an anxious and avoidant attachment style. 

Join me as we explore the challenges of reaching out, the importance of self-awareness, and how to set healthy boundaries while honoring your emotional needs. 


Whether you're reflecting on past relationships or seeking clarity in the present, this episode offers insights into healing and growth after attachment-driven dynamics.

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Why Boundaries Aren’t Working
02/19/2025

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You’ve probably been trying to set boundaries with your Avoidant Attached partner for a while now, but feel like you’re not getting anywhere. Or perhaps you make a little bit of progress when you’re upset and you see a little bit of change but then things go right back to way they were.


I get it. It’s frustrating. You’ve probably even thought that you can’t do this anymore and you’re probably emotionally exhausted with it all.


This episode t...


Signs of Avoidant Attachment
01/31/2025

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Learning about the avoidance attachment, 
 
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be one of the hottest topics. This episode helps us to uncover everything we need to know about our Avoidant Attached partners.


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Actions For Boundaries- Not Words
12/17/2024

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Many times we think that we have to set our boundaries by speaking up. What I find is that by showing our boundaries we get more results. In this 
 
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My Avoidant Attached Partner Shuts Me Out With Sex
10/30/2024

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It can be heartbreaking when we are rejected when making an attempt to be physically close to a partner. In this episode, I answer one of your questions on if sexual desires differ as per attachment style, and what to do when a partner rejects your initiations for physical intimacy. 

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Is Avoidant Attached Responsible For Showing Up? Can Premature Birth Account For Anxious Attachment Style
10/29/2024

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It is frustrating when our partner knows what we need, and they are still unable, sometimes unwilling, to provide that for us. Are they responsible for how we feel and how can we go about our lives in the relationship when they are still unable to step up? This Podcast answers that question.

Another question answered here is, how much does being a premature baby add to our anxious attachment or our avoid attachment.

Feel free to reach out with any question/s you may have. 


When Avoidant Attached Gets Overwhelmed With Work-Life Balance
10/27/2024

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We may be adding pressure to the relationship without even realizing it. Sometimes it’s difficult for us to balance our work and our relationship, as relationships by itself is a difficult to navigate and manage. This episode helps us to understand what can go on the mind of an Avoidant Attached person when they’re feeling too overwhelmed, and what may be the reason they may choose to end a relationship. Help us to navigate to our own emotions.

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How To Heal Insecurities
10/24/2024

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Healing, our insecurities, can go a very far away and helping our relationships to flourish. Insecurities can add a burden on the relationship and can lead to an inevitable end.

This podcast covers how we could heal our insecurities which are linked to our attachment styles. This podcast will give you tips and exercises to do as well as explain why these work.

 Feel free to follow me across social media for everything related to being more aware of our attachment styles and healing them.

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Narcissism and Avoidant Attachment Style
10/22/2024

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It can be confusing when you’re with someone who’s got to avoid attachment style and they’re acting like what we believe a narcissist would act like. This episode clears that up for us and helps us to embrace the person with an avoidant attachment style with compassion, and run as far away as we can from someone who’s got a narcissistic personality disorder.

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Avoidant Attached Broke Up Suddenly
09/23/2024

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This is a common phenomenon that most people with an anxious attachment style will experience if they dated someone with an avoidant attachment style. That is of the Avoidant Attached person suddenly running away after a conflict or breaking up. It can be really confusing for their partner and this episode helps us to appreciate why they do it and what we can do. 

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Avoidant Overwhelm With Texting. Why?
09/18/2024

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This episode helps you to appreciate why and Avoidant Attached person may feel overwhelmed with text messaging and what it means when they don’t respond right away. This episode also helps you to make some decisions through awareness and how to approach texting with an Avoidant Attached partner.

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When TO reach Out After 3 Months Of No Contact
09/11/2024

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It’s tricky to know when to reach out to an avoidant attached partner. This  episode.  helps you to make that decision, but also talks about whites. Important to stay away and what happens in the minds of an avoidant attached partner as they’re taking space. It also helps you to appreciate what you can do in this time. 

Feel free to follow me across social media for more attachment styles or you can visit my website for articles. 

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WHY AVOIDANT ATTACHED CHEATS
07/15/2024

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Avoidance styles play significant role in shaping our behaviors and interactions in relationships. Individuals with an avoidant attachment style, may struggle with intimacy, emotional closeness, leading to challenges and maintaining healthy connections with their partners. One common issue that may arise as infidelity or cheating with Relationship.

Understanding why someone with an avoidant attachment style may cheat requires a closer look at their underlying motivations and behaviors.

This podcast aims to address that  question. 

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7 REASONS AVOIDANT ATTACHED AVOID CONFLICTS
06/27/2024

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You’re probably trying to understand why it is your partner does not engage in conflict or worse, they walk away when a conflict begins. What can even be a little more confusing as when they return without discussing the problem at all; pretending like it never happened in the first place.

This episode tries to bring about some awareness to what happens in the mind of those with an avoidant attachment style during times of conflict.  It’s also aims to share some reasons for their actions.

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The Human Behind The Avoidant
06/04/2024

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We’re all very interested in what happens in the mind of a person who’s got an avoidant attachment style. This podcast may be for you if you’re also one of the many, who is interested in knowing what is going on behind the walls.

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BLACK CAT- GOLDEN RETRIEVER & ATTACHMENT STYLES
05/28/2024

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The goal is not to mimic the energy of a golden retriever or a black cat, but embrace our authentic self and build secure attachments that allow us to be vulnerable, connected, and truly seen in our relationships. 

If you’d like to know more about this, this is the podcast for you.

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Does The Attraction Return - Avoidant Attachment
05/06/2024

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The question is does the attraction return after an avoidant ex partner leaves the relationship. And how long does it take for that attraction to return if it does.

Remember, it’s also important to take into consideration of what the relationship was like and why it ended.

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TAKE CONTROL IN HOW YOU DATE
04/26/2024

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Consistency is incredibly important when we’re trying to build a healthy foundation for a healthy relationship. However, the way we react and responded. The very beginning of dating will set the tone for what to expect in a relationship. If you are on the dating scene or you’re about to get on it this is the Podcast for you. 

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🔒 Secret To Healing Attachment Style
04/26/2024

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In this episode, I share what’s the secret to healing your attachment style and what you’ll gain from it.


WHY AVOIDANT ATTACHED PERSON NEED SPACE AND WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP
04/02/2024

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You might be confused as to why your avoidant attached partner needs as much space or perhaps why they detach and disappear for days. This episode may shed some light and help you assist them.  

If you have an avoidant attachment style and it's kept you from forming meaningful lasting relationship, perhaps this episode will help you manage the fears of opening up to a partner. 

Love 
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GHOSTING- Why They Do That
03/27/2024

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Ghosting is a phenomenon where one person abruptly cuts off all communication with another without any explanation or warning. This can leave the person being ghosted feeling confused, hurt, and rejected. The sudden disappearance of someone they thought they had a connection with can lead to feelings of abandonment and low self-worth. The lack of closure can also leave the person haunted by unanswered questions and doubts about themselves.


Psychologically, ghosting can have a significant impact on a person's mental health. It can trigger feelings of anxiety, depression...


Secure and Anxious Attachment Styles
02/15/2024

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Relationships can be complex, especially when individuals with different attachment styles come together. The dynamic between someone with a secure attachment style and someone with an anxious attachment style can be both challenging and rewarding. Understanding and navigating this relationship dynamic is crucial for fostering a healthy and fulfilling partnership. 

In this episode, let's explore the unique dynamics, potential challenges, and strategies for building a strong and supportive relationship between individuals with secure and anxious attachment styles.

Individuals with a secure attachment style typically have a positive view of t...


Impact of Unhealed Trauma Avoidant Attachment
02/12/2024

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Individuals with an avoidant attachment style often struggle with forming and maintaining close connections. If left unhealed, this attachment style can pose challenges when it comes to making future plans and can have a profound impact on the potential for a healthy relationship. 

In this episode, we will explore why those with avoidant attachment may find it difficult to make plans for the future, how it can affect relationships, and offer potential solutions.

Avoidant attachment style is characterized by a fear of intimacy and a desire for independence. Individuals w...