Posts Tagged "attachment theory"

✭✭✭✭✭ 5.18 Early Release! Connection Addicts: Explaining Toxic Relationships

Jun 23, 2021 | Audio Podcasts | Subscribers, Brain Programming, Family Brain Hijinx, Git Educated | Intermediate, Most Helpful – 5 Stars, Patron Season 05, Seasons, Subscriber Content, Voted Most Helpful

This episode explores the neurobiology of human connection, focusing on mirror neurons, emotional contagion, and synchrony. It delves into how early childhood experiences shape our brain patterns and affect our relationships throughout life. The discussion highlights the biological drive for connection and its potential pitfalls for trauma survivors. By understanding these mechanisms, individuals can gain insight into their relationship patterns and the importance of boundaries. This knowledge can be a powerful tool in trauma recovery and personal growth.

✭✭✭✭✭ 5.17 Lifelong Neurological Effects of Early Parental Relationships

This episode explores the profound impact of early parental relationships on neurobiological development and lifelong attachment patterns. Drawing from neuroscience research, it examines how parenting styles, particularly emotionally dysregulated and narcissistic approaches, can lead to dissociation and altered brain development in children. The discussion delves into the cellular biology of relational trauma and its long-term consequences on emotional regulation and stress responses. Understanding these mechanisms can provide valuable insights for trauma recovery and breaking generational cycles of emotional neglect.