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#189: Why Anxiously Attached People Struggle with Jealousy
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Jealousy is one of the most common—and most shamed—experiences for people with anxious attachment. In this episode, we’re exploring where jealousy really comes from, how it manifests in relationships, and why it makes so much sense through the lens of self-worth and attachment wounding.
I share personal reflections from my own journey with jealousy, alongside insights to help you understand your patterns with more compassion and clarity. Whether you obsessively compare yourself to others, feel threatened by your partner’s past, or find yourself spinning out when you don’t feel like a priority, this episode will help you start untangling the deeper fears driving those reactions.
We’ll cover:
- Why jealousy is often a symptom of deeper insecurity and low self-worth
- The difference between jealousy and envy — and why both show up for anxiously attached people
- Common behaviours (like social media stalking or reassurance-seeking) and why they don’t actually soothe your fears
- What to do when jealousy arises — and why shame only makes it worse
- Why building self-worth is the most powerful antidote to chronic jealousy
Sign up for the 28-Day Secure Self Challenge
Highlighted Links
- Join the 28-Day Secure Self Challenge
- FREE TRAINING: How to Heal Anxious Attachment and (Finally) Feel Secure in Life & Love
- Download the FREE Anxious Attachment Starter Kit here
- September 2025 London Event Waitlist
Additional Resources
191 episodes
Manage episode 484677946 series 3407019
Jealousy is one of the most common—and most shamed—experiences for people with anxious attachment. In this episode, we’re exploring where jealousy really comes from, how it manifests in relationships, and why it makes so much sense through the lens of self-worth and attachment wounding.
I share personal reflections from my own journey with jealousy, alongside insights to help you understand your patterns with more compassion and clarity. Whether you obsessively compare yourself to others, feel threatened by your partner’s past, or find yourself spinning out when you don’t feel like a priority, this episode will help you start untangling the deeper fears driving those reactions.
We’ll cover:
- Why jealousy is often a symptom of deeper insecurity and low self-worth
- The difference between jealousy and envy — and why both show up for anxiously attached people
- Common behaviours (like social media stalking or reassurance-seeking) and why they don’t actually soothe your fears
- What to do when jealousy arises — and why shame only makes it worse
- Why building self-worth is the most powerful antidote to chronic jealousy
Sign up for the 28-Day Secure Self Challenge
Highlighted Links
- Join the 28-Day Secure Self Challenge
- FREE TRAINING: How to Heal Anxious Attachment and (Finally) Feel Secure in Life & Love
- Download the FREE Anxious Attachment Starter Kit here
- September 2025 London Event Waitlist
Additional Resources
191 episodes
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