Understanding Attachment Styles

In this episode of Wellness Wednesday on CFNU Radio, hosts Will, Lindell, and Kristy Shaw explore the impact of attachment styles on our relationships. Kristy outlines the four primary styles—secure, avoidant, anxious, and disorganized—and emphasizes how understanding these can enhance communication and emotional well-being.

The hosts share personal anecdotes about parenting, highlighting how children's anger often reflects deeper emotions. They normalize discussions around attachment styles, showing how awareness can improve connections and reduce feelings of isolation.

Key topics include the role of expectations in relationships, trust and control, and the metaphor of a duck—calm on the surface but struggling beneath. The episode concludes with a grounding exercise for self-trust and forgiveness, advocating for healthier relationships in families and communities.

Tune in to learn how understanding your attachment style can foster stronger, healthier relationships!