How Can Understanding Attachment Styles Transform Your Relationships?

Why do some people seem to handle their emotions with ease while others feel overwhelmed or reactive? In this insightful episode of Your Daily Dose of Happy, hosts Walt Thiessen and Anne-Marie sit down with Bev Mitelman, trauma and attachment expert from Securely Loved, to explore the roots of emotional regulation and what it truly means to grow emotionally healthy.

Bev explains how our ability to self-soothe and manage emotions often begins in childhood—modeled by how our parents handled stress and connection. For those raised in chaotic or emotionally unpredictable homes, learning to regulate emotions can be challenging—but healing is absolutely possible.

They also dive into a timely topic: narcissism. Bev offers clarity on the difference between narcissistic traits and narcissistic personality disorder, explaining that while everyone can show self-focused behaviors at times, NPD involves manipulation and lack of empathy. In contrast, attachment styles like dismissive-avoidant reflect self-protection, not malice.

✨ In this episode, you’ll learn:

✅How emotional regulation develops—and how to improve it at any age

✅The difference between narcissism and avoidant attachment

✅Why self-awareness is the foundation of healing and healthy relationships

A compassionate conversation that reminds us: our patterns aren’t permanent—and awareness is the first step toward change.

🎙️ Hosted by Walt Thiessen & Anne-Marie – Your Daily Dose of Happy

About Bev Mitelman: Bev works with individuals to help foster authentic and connected relationships by intentionally targeting the subconscious mind to elicit real and lasting change, addressing attachment trauma.

Before becoming a Certified Attachment Practitioner, I was an Executive Leader, University Lecturer, and published author, having obtained my Master's Degree in 2006. I have spent my entire career (25+ years) working with adults in the realm of personal growth and professional development.

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