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On Attachment
by Stephanie Rigg · English
Join relationship coach Stephanie Rigg in On Attachment, where she delves deep into all things attachment theory, love, relationships & intimacy - sharing her wisdom and experience to help you start making real changes in your life & relationships.
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#289: How to Get Out of a Relationship Rut
How to get out of a “relationship rut” (extended disconnection, arguing, resentment, or cold coexisting) by focusing on what you can control, especially if anxious attachment makes you zoom in and…
10 Nov 2026 · 25m · 7 chapters#288: The Difference Between Healthy Needs and Anxious Demands
How to distinguish healthy relationship needs from anxious demands (especially in anxious attachment), and how to advocate from self-worth rather than protest when partners don’t respond.
3 Nov 2026 · 18m · 5 chapters#287: 5 Hard Truths for Avoidant Attachers
Five “hard truths” for people with avoidant attachment, framed as “loving honesty” about how avoidant strategies (idealizing perfection, distancing, judgment, emotional avoidance, and rigid…
27 Oct 2026 · 18m · 5 chapters#286: How to Deal With Lingering Thoughts About an Ex (Ask Steph)
Ask Steph advice on handling lingering, intrusive thoughts about an ex after a breakup, including whether it means you still have feelings and how to stop rumination.
21 Oct 2026 · 12m · 7 chapters
#285: How to Respond to Inconsistency and Mixed Messages
How anxious-attached people should respond to romantic “mixed messages” and inconsistency, instead of detective-like overanalyzing to solve the puzzle.
15 Oct 2026 · 24m · 8 chapters
#284: How to Navigate Self-Doubt and Regret After Walking Away (Ask Steph)
An “Ask Steph” episode about whether post-breakup self-doubt and second-guessing means you made the wrong choice, or whether it’s normal grief after ending a loving but misaligned relationship.
9 Oct 2026 · 21m · 7 chapters
#283: From Self-Abandonment to Self-Worth (Plus TWO Exciting Announcements!)
Self-abandonment as the core driver of anxious attachment, and how to shift from self-neglect to self-worth by rebuilding an inner relationship.
2 Oct 2026 · 37m · 15 chapters
#282: How to Forgive Yourself for Pushing Someone Away (Ask Steph)
Ask Steph advice on forgiving yourself after pushing someone away and a relationship breakdown, especially for anxious attachment patterns.
22 Sep 2026 · 11m · 2 chapters
#281: When You Want to Work on the Relationship But Your Partner Doesn't
What to do when you want to work on the relationship but your partner shuts down, especially in anxious–avoidant dynamics.
17 Sep 2026 · 22m · 5 chapters
#280: Why You Feel Jealous About Your Partner's Past (& How to Navigate It)
Retroactive jealousy—feeling threatened or obsessing over a partner’s past (exes, past intimacy, prior relationships)—and how to navigate it, especially for people with anxious attachment.
8 Sep 2026 · 15m · 6 chapters
#279: When an Old Love Resurfaces and Starts Pulling Away (Ask Steph)
An “Ask Steph” episode of On Attachment where Steph responds to a listener question about an old love resurfacing after a long marriage, then pulling away amid a new cancer diagnosis.
1 Sep 2026 · 14m · 5 chapters
#278: How to Navigate Being Triggered by a Partner's Moodiness
An “Ask Steph” episode on navigating being triggered by a partner’s everyday moodiness (grumpy, short, irritable, tired, withdrawn) without escalating anxiety or conflict, especially for anxious…
18 Aug 2026 · 10m · 8 chapters
#277: What to Look For in a Long-Term Partner
How to evaluate whether you’re ready to commit to a long-term partner, using guiding questions focused on respect, trust, friendship, shared life vision, tolerable difficult traits, and teamwork…
13 Aug 2026 · 14m · 9 chapters
#276: Attachment & Conflict (Part 4): Repairing After Relationship Rupture
Part 4 (final) of “Attachment & Conflict” focuses on repairing after relationship ruptures—how to reconnect after conflict, prevent resentment, and sometimes turn conflict into deeper understanding.
4 Aug 2026 · 22m · 7 chapters
#275: Why You Can't Get Over Your Ex
How to get over an ex, especially for people with anxious attachment who feel “stuck,” ruminate, and want to reach out.
30 Jul 2026 · 22m · 4 chapters
#274: Attachment & Conflict (Part 3): How to Experience Healthier Conflict
Part 3 of a series on attachment and conflict, focused on how to have healthier, more productive conflict in relationships (not just romantic).
21 Jul 2026 · 33m · 11 chapters
#273: Attachment & Conflict (Part 2): Avoidant Attachment
Avoidant attachment and how conflict feels and plays out in relationships, covering both dismissive and fearful avoidant patterns.
16 Jul 2026 · 25m · 7 chapters
#272: How to Talk to Your Partner About Their Avoidant Attachment (Ask Steph)
Ask Steph advice on how to bring up a partner’s avoidant attachment without triggering defensiveness or labeling them.
9 Jul 2026 · 11m · 3 chapters
#271: Fearful Avoidant Attachment: Guidance for Partners (Part 4)
Part 4 of a series on Fearful Avoidant Attachment, focusing on what partners can do to support healing and feel secure, plus “guardrails” for anxious partners to avoid codependency and…
7 Jul 2026 · 24m · 4 chapters
#270: How to Remain Hopeful After Heartbreak & Bad Dating Experiences (Ask Steph)
Listener Q&A on how to remain hopeful after heartbreak and repeated bad dating experiences, framed through attachment and mindset. Guest backgrounds: No guests; host “Steph” answers directly.
2 Jul 2026 · 12m · 6 chapters
#269: Stay or Go: How to Know When It's Time to Walk Away
How to decide whether to stay in a relationship and keep trying or walk away, using 10 self-inquiry questions and an emphasis on hope vs reality, anxious attachment patterns, and self-trust.
30 Jun 2026 · 19m · 4 chaptersWe use cookies.They keep VO running smoothly and help us improve it. Privacy policy