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LET’S TALK ATTACHMENTS

by Jessica Da Silva, LMFT
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Latest episodes

  • Emotional Awareness Versus Emotional Maturity

    October 14, 2026 · 16 min

    You know your attachment style and understand your triggers, but still fall into the same patterns. In this episode, I share personal experiences and relatable examples to explore emotional awareness versus emotional maturity, and how to…

  • Your Needs Are Valid...And So Are Their Limits

    October 8, 2026 · 13 min

    Are you asking for too much or asking someone who can’t give you what you need? In this episode, we explore the difference between valid needs and unrealistic expectations, how to ask without pressuring, and when to accept someone’s limits…

  • What Each Attachment Style Sacrifices to Stay in a Relationship

    October 5, 2026 · 14 min

    What does your attachment style cause you to sacrifice in order to keep a relationship? In this episode, I explore how anxious, avoidant, and fearful-avoidant attachment can influence what we tolerate, give up, or mistake for “healing” in…

  • Dating Securely After Loving an Avoidant

    September 22, 2026 · 16 min

    Dating after loving an avoidant can change the way you experience connection, chemistry, and even security. In this episode, I’m sharing what I’ve learned personally and professionally about dating more securely—without letting old…

  • Dating Securely After Loving an Anxious Attacher

    September 10, 2026 · 19 min

    In this episode, I’m talking about what it looks like to date securely after loving someone with anxious attachment. We’ll explore how an anxious relationship can shape the way you experience closeness, independence, reassurance, and even…

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  • Secure Attachment Taught Me Discernment

    August 31, 2026 · 23 min

    In this episode, I’m talking about one of the biggest lessons secure attachment has taught me: discernment. I share how my past relationship patterns shaped the way I chose love, how I’ve learned to separate attachment wounds from genuine…

  • Temperament vs. Attachment: Are You Really Anxious or Avoidant?

    August 24, 2026 · 20 min

    In this episode, we’re exploring the difference between temperament and attachment and how qualities like independence, sensitivity, introversion, emotional intensity, or a need for connection can interact with our attachment wounds. We’ll…

  • The Avoidant's Biggest Lie: "I'm Trapped"

    August 8, 2026 · 15 min

    Why does healthy love sometimes feel suffocating? In this episode, we're exploring one of the biggest misconceptions behind avoidant attachment: the belief that feeling trapped automatically means something is wrong with the relationship…

  • The Ugly Truth About Healing Attachment Wounds

    June 26, 2026 · 13 min

    You finally meet someone who's consistent, emotionally available, and genuinely cares about you... so why does your nervous system want to run? In this episode, I break down why healing attachment wounds often feels more uncomfortable…

  • What God Taught Me About Secure Attachment

    June 14, 2026 · 8 min

    In this episode, I share what God taught me about secure attachment, why people will inevitably let us down, and how finding security in something greater than ourselves can transform the way we experience love and relationships.💛 Just…

  • Lessons From Dating an Avoidant and an Anxious Partner

    June 10, 2026 · 13 min

    In this episode, I share the lessons I've learned from dating both avoidant and anxious partners, how each relationship highlighted different areas for growth, and why the goal isn't hyper-independence or over-dependence—but healthy…

  • Why Anxious + Avoidant Relationships Can Work

    June 5, 2026 · 17 min

    Are anxious and avoidant relationships really doomed, or have we oversimplified the conversation? In this episode, Jessica explores why attachment styles alone don't determine relationship success, the difference between unhealthy and…

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About the show

I’m Jessica Da Silva—a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Attachment Coach, and author—here to help you transform the way you experience love through practical, relatable insight. Along with breaking down attachment styles in an easy-to-understand way, I share my own personal journey of moving toward secure attachment, real client stories, conversations with guest experts, and tools you can use to heal and create healthier relationships. Coaching: https://jessicadasilvacoaching.com/ Instagram: @thejessicadasilva Tiktok: @jessicadasilvacoaching Email: hello@jessicadasilvacoaching.com