Understand Attachment Styles w/ Dr. Sarah Hensley

This week Eli sits down with Dr. Sarah Hensley, a social psychologist and relationship expert, to discuss attachment styles and how they influence dating dynamics. Dr. Hensley shares insights into identifying and understanding different attachment styles, such as avoidant and narcissistic tendencies, highlighting the importance of accountability and self-awareness in relationships. Together, they explore how one's level of empathy and accountability can signal the difference between attachment issues and narcissism. Throughout the episode, they delve into effective communication, managing conflicts, and building capacity for secure attachment while offering practical tools for fostering healthier, more fulfilling relationships.   Unlock early releases, exclusive content, and the chance to ask Eli questions for potential on-air answers by joining our Patreon community! https://www.patreon.com/selfhype Want To Work With Eli And Join His Community? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/elivazquez1   Watch this podcast right now on YouTube! https://youtu.be/_rbwNc9A0Ew   00:00 Cold Open00:30 Welcome to The Self-Hype Podcast01:19 Diving into Attachment Styles and Avoidance02:47 Dr. Hensley's Journey: From Personal Struggles to Professional Expertise04:17 Exploring Narcissism and Attachment Issues06:20 The Science Behind Attachment and Relationship Dynamics09:18 Navigating Conflict and Emotional Regulation in Relationships15:46 Strategies for Loving and Understanding Avoidant Partners27:24 When to Seek Help: Recognizing Persistent Relationship Conflicts28:47 Understanding the Trigger Cycle29:16 Building Capacity for Secure Attachment30:02 The Importance of Doing the Work30:58 Dealing with Avoidant Partners32:08 Setting Boundaries and No Contact32:59 The Impact of Loss on Avoidants36:44 Can You Get Back with Your Ex?43:47 Key Questions for Early Dating52:01 Following Dr.Hensley54:04 Final Thoughts   Follow Eli online: https://www.tiktok.com/@itselivazquez https://instagram.com/itselivazquez https://www.instagram.com/theselfhypepodcast/ https://twitter.com/SelfHypePod https://www.youtube.com/@theselfhypepodcast   Dr. Sarah Hensley has a Ph.D. in Social Psychology and has been studying the science of relationships for over 15 years. She’s an expert in attachment science, which very accurately predicts relationship behavior. Attachment style predicts how people handle conflict, how they communicate in romantic relationships, and how and why they can feel triggered or upset by their partners. In addition, Dr. Hensley is an expert in the science of attraction, and she understands the deep underlying reasons why certain people are attracted to others. She has coached thousands of clients on how to find and keep healthy and happy romantic relationships. Dr. Hensley is confident in her ability to help individuals repair any relationship—even when you’ve been broken up for months, divorce has been filed, or when couples counseling has failed. Sarah’s services include Group Hybrid Coaching, One-On-One Coaching, Couples Coaching and Executive Coaching.   https://www.instagram.com/the_dating_decoder/?hl=en https://linktr.ee/thedatingdecoder   This podcast was edited using PodShuttle, the fully-remote podcast editing and management service owned and operated by CHOBO Studios. For more info, visit podshuttle.io and follow us on Instagram to see more shows we've helped bring to life. https://www.instagram.com/chobostudios https://www.instagram.com/podshuttle   #theselfhypepodcast #selfhype #podshuttle #chobostudios #selfdevelopment