SCOUT· 38%18m·2026-11-03·Relationships#288: The Difference Between Healthy Needs and Anxious Demands
Preorder my book, The Secure Self How do you know if your needs are reasonable and healthy, or if they're rooted in the anxious attachment patterns you're wanting to shift? This question, which is a really common struggle, is what we're unpacking in today's episode. I share some thoughts on why the answer is actually…
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