In this compelling episode of Brain Body Speak, host Holly Joy McCabe engages with Dr. Nima Rahmany, an expert in healing attachment wounds and creator of the Trigger-Proof Method. They delve into the intricacies of attachment styles, trauma bonds, and the path to genuine healing.​

Key Discussion Points:

• Understanding Attachment Styles: Dr. Nima explains how our early relationships shape our attachment patterns and influence adult connections.​
  

• The Reality of Trauma Bonds: Exploring the dynamics of relationships that, while intense, may be rooted in unresolved trauma rather than genuine connection.​
  

• Empathy vs. Hypervigilance: Challenging the notion of being an "empath" and recognizing when heightened sensitivity is a response to past trauma.​
  

• Pathways to Healing: Strategies for individuating from past wounds, regulating the nervous system, and fostering healthier relationships.​Apple Podcasts
  

Notable Quotes:

"You're not falling in love with them... you're falling in love with how they make you see yourself." — Dr. Nima Rahmany​

"People pleasing feels virtuous… until you realize it’s rooted in fear and hypervigilance. It’s not love. It’s survival." — Holly Joy McCabe​

Resources Mentioned:

• Attachment Style Assessment: Gain insights into your attachment patterns with Dr. Nima's Attachment Style Quiz.​Apple Podcasts
  

Connect with Dr. Nima Rahmany:

• Website: drnima.com
  

• Instagram: @drnima
  

Connect with Holly Joy McCabe:

• Website: brainbodyspeak.com
  

• Instagram: @brainbodyspeak
  

• YouTube: Holly Joy McCabe's Channel
  

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