The Thais Gibson Podcast

How to Stop Feeling Insecure in Romantic Relationships (Dismissive Avoidant Attachment)

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Dismissive avoidants are often seen as confident or aloof in relationships—but underneath that exterior, many silently struggle with deep feelings of insecurity. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, disconnected, or emotionally shut down in love, this episode is for you.
Join Thais Gibson as she unpacks the hidden insecurities of the dismissive avoidant attachment style and shares empowering tools to break free from shame, self-doubt, and emotional repression. Learn how to build self-acceptance, communicate your needs, and reconnect authentically—without losing your independence.
🎯 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
Why dismissive avoidants often feel "not good at relationships"
How unmet expectations trigger shame and emotional withdrawal
The internal dialogue that fuels insecurity—and how to rewire it
The link between emotional modeling and relationship confidence
How to speak up about your needs (without feeling weak or clingy)
👩‍🏫 Meet the Host
Thais Gibson is the founder of The Personal Development School and a world leader in attachment theory. With a Ph.D. and over a dozen certifications, she’s helped more than 70,000 people reprogram their subconscious and build thriving relationships.
🧰 Helpful Resources
🧠 Take the Free Attachment Style Quizhttps://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=attachment-quiz&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast
📚 Read the Learning Love Bookhttps://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/learning-love?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=learning-love&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast
🎧 Discover More Podcast Episodeshttps://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/podcast?page=1
📝 Read the PDS Bloghttps://blog.personaldevelopmentschool.com/
📲 Connect With Us on Social
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All Insecure Attachment Styles: 8 Red Flags to Watch Out for When Dating

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Ever found yourself deep in a relationship, only to realize it was never aligned with what you truly needed? Dating with insecure attachment can make it easy to miss the warning signs—and even easier to justify them.
In this powerful episode, Thais Gibson walks you through 8 essential red flags to look for in the early stages of dating. Whether you're anxiously attached, fearful avoidant, or somewhere in between, these insights will help you break out of painful patterns and make empowered choices in love.
🎯 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
Why “respect” is a foundational non-negotiable—and how to spot subtle disrespect early
The root reason couples build resentment (and how to avoid it)
How to tell the difference between privacy and secrecy
What lack of individuation looks like and why it threatens long-term compatibility
Why unhealed baggage from past relationships often leads to future pain
The psychological signs of controlling behavior that may be easy to overlook
👩‍🏫 Meet the Host
Thais Gibson is the founder of The Personal Development School and a world leader in attachment theory. With a Ph.D. and over a dozen certifications, she’s helped more than 70,000 people reprogram their subconscious and build thriving relationships.
🧰 Helpful Resources
🧠 Take the Free Attachment Style Quizhttps://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=attachment-quiz&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast
📚 Read the Learning Love Bookhttps://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/learning-love?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=learning-love&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast
🎧 Discover More Podcast Episodeshttps://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/podcast?page=1
📝 Read the PDS Bloghttps://blog.personaldevelopmentschool.com/
📲 Connect With Us on Social
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How to Deal with Unrequited Love (and What It Reveals About You)

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Do you find yourself longing for someone who doesn’t feel the same way—or even someone you’ve never spoken to? The pain of unrequited love can feel all-consuming, but it holds a powerful message from your subconscious.
In this heartfelt episode, Thais Gibson helps you decode the true meaning behind infatuation and emotional longing when it isn’t returned. You’ll discover how fantasy forms when core needs go unmet—and how to turn the energy of heartbreak into self-empowerment, healing, and integration.
🎯 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
Why your brain turns to fantasy when your emotional needs aren’t met
The connection between unrequited love and unmet childhood needs
How to identify the repressed traits you’re projecting onto others
A simple framework to uncover and meet your own needs in the present
How to move from emotional longing to real-life connection and confidence
👩‍🏫 Meet the Host
Thais Gibson is the founder of The Personal Development School and a world leader in attachment theory. With a Ph.D. and over a dozen certifications, she’s helped more than 70,000 people reprogram their subconscious and build thriving relationships.
🧰 Helpful Resources
🧠 Take the Free Attachment Style Quizhttps://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=attachment-quiz&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast
📚 Read the Learning Love Bookhttps://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/learning-love?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=learning-love&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast
🎧 Discover More Podcast Episodeshttps://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/podcast?page=1
📝 Read the PDS Bloghttps://blog.personaldevelopmentschool.com/
📲 Connect With Us on Social
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Top 5 Reasons to End a Relationship (Even If You Still Care)

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Are you struggling to decide whether to stay in or leave a relationship that feels emotionally draining? You’re not alone. Sometimes, love isn’t enough—and staying too long can mean abandoning yourself.
In this episode, Thais Gibson shares the top five reasons it may be time to walk away from a relationship—especially when growth, safety, or shared values are missing. Drawing from years of experience in private practice, she offers compassionate insights that help you get clear on when it’s time to stop hoping—and start healing.
🎯 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
The #1 red flag that should never be ignored in a relationship
Why mutual effort—not attachment style—is the true key to lasting love
How empathy plays a critical role in relationship repair (and what happens when it’s missing)
The long-term cost of mismatched values—and how to spot it early
What non-negotiables really mean, and why compromising on them leads to resentment
👩‍🏫 Meet the Host
Thais Gibson is the founder of The Personal Development School and a world leader in attachment theory. With a Ph.D. and over a dozen certifications, she’s helped more than 70,000 people reprogram their subconscious and build thriving relationships.
🧰 Helpful Resources
🧠 Take the Free Attachment Style Quizhttps://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=attachment-quiz&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast
📚 Read the Learning Love Bookhttps://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/learning-love?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=learning-love&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast
🎧 Discover More Podcast Episodeshttps://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/podcast?page=1
📝 Read the PDS Bloghttps://blog.personaldevelopmentschool.com/
📲 Connect With Us on Social
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thaisgibson💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool
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How to Win Over a Fearful Avoidant in the First 3 Months of Dating

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Dating a fearful avoidant and not sure how to build real connection without scaring them off?
This episode breaks down exactly what you need to know to create emotional safety and deepen your bond in the early stages of dating a FA partner.
Thais walks you through the unique needs fearful avoidants have in the first 3 months—and how to avoid the common mistakes that make them pull away. Whether you're new to attachment theory or deep in the work, this episode is packed with insights that will help you show up with confidence, curiosity, and care.
What You'll Learn:
✔️ The 4 Pillars of Connection (and how FAs prioritize them)✔️ Why presence and depth matter more than grand gestures✔️ The role of novelty and transparency in building trust✔️ How to ask the right questions to create intimacy✔️ Subtle behaviors that help a FA feel emotionally safe
This isn’t about playing games—it’s about 
Meet Your Host:
Thais Gibson is the founder of The Personal Development School, best-selling author, and a global leader in attachment theory and subconscious reprogramming. With a Ph.D. and more than 13 certifications, Thais has helped over 70,000 people heal attachment wounds and build secure, thriving relationships.
Helpful Resources:
🧠 Take the Free Attachment Style Quizhttps://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=attachment-quiz&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast
📚 Read the Learning Love Bookhttps://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/learning-love?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=learning-love&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast
🎧 Discover More Podcast Episodeshttps://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/podcast?page=1
📝 Read the PDS Bloghttps://blog.personaldevelopmentschool.com/
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These Five Habits Are Ruining Your Life (And How to Fix Them)

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Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or drained? These hidden habits might be the reason.
In this transformational episode of The Thais Gibson Podcast, Thais breaks down five common habits that quietly sabotage your emotional well-being—and shows you exactly how to replace them with empowering strategies that fuel your growth.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔️ How resisting reality (instead of accepting and problem-solving) wastes emotional energy✔️ Why disconnecting from yourself leads to burnout, self-abandonment, and anxiety✔️ How unprocessed emotions and painful internal stories accumulate emotional “residue”✔️ Why indirect communication creates resentment—and how to communicate clearly and vulnerably✔️ How perfectionism paralyzes progress and erodes self-worth✔️ Simple mindset shifts and reprogramming techniques to rebuild emotional resilience and inner peace
 
Each habit is explained with real-life examples and actionable tools you can start applying today to take back your energy, build self-trust, and create a healthier, happier life.
Meet Your Host:
Thais Gibson is the founder of The Personal Development School, a best-selling author, and an internationally respected expert on attachment theory, emotional healing, and subconscious reprogramming. With a Ph.D. and more than 13 certifications, Thais has helped over 70,000 people globally transform their lives from the inside out.
Helpful Resources:
🧠 Take the Free Attachment Style Quizhttps://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=attachment-quiz&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast
📚 Read the Learning Love Bookhttps://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/learning-love?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=learning-love&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast
🎧 Browse More Podcast Episodeshttps://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/podcast?page=1
📝 Dive into the PDS Bloghttps://blog.personaldevelopmentschool.com/
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#emotionalhealing #selfdevelopment #selfawareness #emotionalresilience #personaldevelopment #habitchange #overcomingperfectionism #attachmenttheorypodcast #emotionalintelligence #selfgrowthjourney
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Healthy Habits for Fearful Avoidant Attachment (Relationships & Life)

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Fearful avoidant attachment doesn’t have to define your relationships or your life. You can rewire old patterns—and it starts with healthier habits.
In this transformative episode of The Thais Gibson Podcast, Thais dives deep into essential daily habits that help fearful avoidants heal emotional wounds, reclaim healthy boundaries, and rebuild a secure relationship with themselves and others.
 
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔️ Why repetition plus emotion reprograms your subconscious attachment patterns✔️ How to practice true assertiveness without anger, blame, or emotional volatility✔️ The importance of spending intentional time alone while in relationships✔️ How journaling helps connect you to real-time emotional needs and self-validation✔️ How to replace chronic self-criticism with compassionate self-correction✔️ The power of substituting "thank you" for constant apologizing to rewire guilt and shame✔️ How consistent small shifts lead to emotional resilience, connection, and empowerment
Whether you're a fearful avoidant yourself or love someone who is, this episode offers practical, powerful, and deeply compassionate steps for long-term emotional transformation.
Meet Your Host:
Thais Gibson is the founder of The Personal Development School, a best-selling author, and an internationally respected expert on attachment theory and subconscious reprogramming. With a Ph.D. and over 13 certifications, Thais has helped over 70,000 people heal attachment wounds and reclaim secure relationships.
Helpful Resources:
🧠 Take the Free Attachment Style Quizhttps://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=attachment-quiz&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast
📚 Read the Learning Love Bookhttps://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/learning-love?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=learning-love&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast
🎧 Discover More Podcast Episodeshttps://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/podcast?page=1
📝 Visit the PDS Bloghttps://blog.personaldevelopmentschool.com/
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How to Integrate Healthier Habits Into Your Life | Anxious Preoccupied Attachment Style

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Struggling to break unhealthy patterns and create lasting change? Healing anxious attachment starts with the habits you build today.
In this empowering episode of The Thais Gibson Podcast, Thais shares practical strategies to rebuild your relationship with yourself, meet your own needs, and create healthier emotional habits. Designed especially for those with anxious preoccupied attachment styles, this episode offers a powerful blueprint for transformation and long-term emotional well-being.
 
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔️ Why anxious attachments form from inconsistent emotional caregiving✔️ How unmet needs create emotional “addiction” to relationships—and how to break free✔️ The importance of creating daily rituals for self-connection✔️ How building a strong internal relationship reduces anxiety and external dependency✔️ Practical habits to stop self-abandonment and build authentic self-worth✔️ How to balance developing all areas of life—career, financial, emotional, mental, and spiritual✔️ Why purpose, meaning, and emotional self-soothing are critical to long-term healing
By shifting your habits at the subconscious and behavioral levels, you can move from emotional survival to emotional empowerment—and create the safe, nurturing life you deserve.
Meet Your Host:
Thais Gibson is the founder of The Personal Development School, best-selling author, and a globally recognized expert in attachment theory and subconscious healing. With a Ph.D. and over 13 certifications, she’s helped over 70,000 students create profound emotional transformations.
Helpful Resources:
🧠 Take the Free Attachment Style Quizhttps://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=attachment-quiz&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast
📚 Explore the Learning Love Bookhttps://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/learning-love?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=learning-love&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast
🎧 Listen to More Podcast Episodeshttps://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/podcast?page=1
📝 Browse the PDS Bloghttps://blog.personaldevelopmentschool.com/
Follow Us on Social Media:
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Narcissist vs. Dismissive Avoidant: 9 Crucial Differences You Must Know

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Is your partner emotionally unavailable—or emotionally manipulative?
In this in-depth episode of The Thais Gibson Podcast, Thais is joined by co-host Mike DiZio to unpack the 9 diagnostic criteria for Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) and explain how these traits differ from what you see in someone with dismissive avoidant attachment.
This episode goes far beyond the surface, giving you practical tools to differentiate between personality disorders and attachment wounds, understand confusing behaviors, and protect yourself from staying in toxic relationships under the wrong assumptions.
 
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔️ The 9 clinical traits of narcissism (based on DSM criteria)✔️ Why dismissive avoidants may appear cold—but aren't manipulative✔️ The root causes of narcissism vs. avoidant attachment✔️ How each style relates to vulnerability, attention, and accountability✔️ How dismissive avoidants can empathize and change—and why narcissists often don’t✔️ Why NPD healing is rare—and how shame avoidance blocks growth✔️ Practical examples and red flags to look for in your relationships
Whether you're confused about a past partner, navigating a current dynamic, or exploring your own behavior, this episode delivers eye-opening clarity and practical insight.
⏱️ Episode Timestamps
00:00 – Attachment Style Quiz
00:42 – Intro: Why This Distinction Matters
05:15 – 1: Grandiose Sense of Self
07:57 – 2: Requires Excessive Admiration
21:33 – 3: Fantasies of Unlimited Power, Beauty, Success
29:18 – PDS Membership Program
30:12 – 4: Entitlement
39:32 – 5: Believes They're Special & Unique
43:23 – 6: Interpersonally Exploitative
48:50 – 7: Arrogant or Haughty Attitude
52:18 – 8: Jealousy of Others
53:25 – 9: Lack of Empathy
59:05 – Conclusion
Meet Your Host:
Thais Gibson is the founder of The Personal Development School, best-selling author, and a global leader in attachment theory and subconscious reprogramming. With a Ph.D. and more than 13 certifications, Thais has helped over 70,000 people heal attachment wounds and build secure, thriving relationships.
Helpful Resources:
🧠 Take the Free Attachment Style Quizhttps://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=attachment-quiz&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast
📚 Read the Learning Love Bookhttps://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/learning-love?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=learning-love&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast
🎧 Discover More Podcast Episodeshttps://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/podcast?page=1
📝 Read the PDS Bloghttps://blog.personaldevelopmentschool.com/
Follow Us on Social Media:
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Do Dismissive Avoidants Actually Struggle with Low Self-Esteem?

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Dismissive avoidants may seem confident on the outside—but is that really the full story?
In this revealing episode of The Thais Gibson Podcast, Thais explores why dismissive avoidants often struggle deeply with self-esteem issues—even when they outwardly appear strong, independent, and unaffected. You'll learn the hidden emotional patterns behind dismissive avoidant behaviors and gain critical tools for healing from within.
 
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔️ Why dismissive avoidants often battle hidden shame despite seeming confident✔️ How early emotional neglect leads to internalized feelings of being "defective"✔️ Why strong boundaries can sometimes be a mask for emotional pain✔️ The role of low-level sympathetic nervous system activation (fight/flight/freeze) in daily life✔️ How living out of alignment with emotional needs damages self-esteem over time✔️ What emotional suppression costs avoidants—and how to start reconnecting with feelings✔️ Practical strategies to accept vulnerability, listen to emotions, and build authentic self-worth
 
If you've ever wondered why you—or someone you love—seems "fine" but struggles with deep disconnection or self-sabotage, this episode offers eye-opening clarity and actionable healing steps.
Meet Your Host:
Thais Gibson is the founder of The Personal Development School, a best-selling author, and a leading authority in attachment theory and subconscious reprogramming. With a Ph.D. and over 13 certifications, Thais has helped more than 70,000 people build emotional resilience and secure relationships.
Helpful Resources:
🧠 Take the Free Attachment Style Quizhttps://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=attachment-quiz&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast
📚 Read the Learning Love Bookhttps://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/learning-love?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=learning-love&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast
🎧 Listen to More Podcast Episodeshttps://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/podcast?page=1
📝 Explore the PDS Bloghttps://blog.personaldevelopmentschool.com/
Follow Us on Social Media:
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thaisgibson💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool
#dismissiveavoidant #lowselfesteem #attachmentstyles #emotionalhealing #attachmenttheorypodcast #selfworth #selftrust #emotionalresilience #healingjourney #subconsciousmind
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