The Thais Gibson Podcast

What Happens When You Propose a Fresh Start After a Breakup

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When a Dismissive Avoidant comes back after a breakup, it can be confusing. They might seem calm or detached while secretly wrestling with resurfacing emotions. But before you jump back in, it’s essential to understand what’s really happening beneath the surface.
In this video, Thais Gibson explains what happens when you propose a fresh start after a breakup with a Dismissive Avoidant. You’ll learn about the “Breakup Boomerang” effect, why their emotions often return weeks later, and how to know whether it’s safe to try again.
You’ll learn:✅ What the “Breakup Boomerang” means and why emotions resurface later✅ How Dismissive Avoidants process loss and regret after distance✅ The signs they’re ready (or not ready) for true emotional reconnection✅ How to assess if both partners are willing to do the real work✅ What conversations must happen before giving it another chance✅ How to find closure and self-healing if it’s time to move on
Episode Breakdown: 00:00 – Intro 00:43 – The Breakup Boomerang Effect 04:06 – Going Through the Breakup Boomerang Effect ≠ Ready for a Relationship04:58 – Ending Codependency Course Promo05:09 – 1. Assess Whether You’re Both in a Place to Move Forward Together06:20 – 2. If the Answer is Yes, Then Have a Conversation07:23 – 3. If the Answer is No, Then Set a Boundary07:45 – What Needs Was This Person Meeting in My Life?08:51 – Summary10:17 – Conclusion
Meet the HostThais 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.
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Do Fearful Avoidants Regret Leaving Relationships? | Fearful Avoidant Attachment

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Fearful Avoidants don’t walk away because they’re indifferent — they walk away because fear overwhelms them. Understanding why they leave suddenly can help you respond with clarity, protect your emotional well-being, and navigate the aftermath of a breakup.
In this video, Thais Gibson explains why Fearful Avoidants may regret leaving relationships and how their subconscious mind drives their intense shifts between anxiety and avoidance. You'll gain insight into their behavior and learn how to respond in a healthy, empowered way.
You’ll learn:✅ Why Fearful Avoidants rapidly shift between anxious and avoidant states, and what triggers these swings✅ How the subconscious mind stores emotional “warehouses” of past trauma that influence present relationship behaviors✅ Why breakups often happen as a protective strategy, not a reflection of true feelings✅ How unmet needs and poor communication can push Fearful Avoidants to pull away✅ How recognizing triggers and past imprints can help you avoid taking their behavior personally✅ Practical strategies for communicating your needs and setting boundaries in challenging relationships✅ How insight and self-work can transform relationships and prevent repeating painful cycles
Episode Breakdown: 00:00 – Intro 00:46 – Fearful Avoidants Shift From Feeling Anxious to Avoidant06:08 – Integrated Attachment Theory™ Certification07:01 – 1. They May Threaten to Leave to Get Away From the Pain09:42 – 2. They Are Not Good at Communicating Their Needs13:02 – Conclusion
Meet the HostThais 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.
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The REAL Reason Dismissive Avoidants Come Back

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Dismissive Avoidants have a habit of resurfacing after breakups — sometimes weeks, sometimes months later — leaving their partners wondering why. But the real reason they come back runs much deeper than nostalgia or loneliness.
In this video, Thais Gibson reveals the true emotional mechanics behind why Dismissive Avoidants return after a breakup. You’ll discover how delayed emotional processing, fear cycles, and subconscious associations drive their behavior — and how to respond in a way that protects your boundaries and emotional wellbeing.
You’ll learn:✅ Why Dismissive Avoidants process relationship pain on a delay✅ How “feelings minus fears” influence their pull-back and return cycles✅ Why distance can temporarily dissolve their fears and reignite feelings✅ What to look for when they reach out between genuine reconnection vs. surface contact✅ How to protect your boundaries and avoid getting stuck in an emotional loop✅ The key to truly healing from a breakup is meeting your own needs and rewriting painful stories
Episode Breakdown: 00:00 – Intro 00:20 – 1. Dismissive Avoidants Don't Process Their Hurt Around Relationships in a Normal Way01:41 – 2. Dismissive Avoidants Are in Their Feelings Minus Their Fears02:35 – Other Surface-Level Reasons02:59 – Step 1: Are They Willing to Do the Work to Reconnect?03:37 – Step 2: Heal the Needs That the Person Represented04:43 – Attachment Styles and Intimacy Promo05:27 – Conclusion
Meet the HostThais 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.
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Understanding why Dismissive Avoidants come back helps you detach from confusion, protect your peace, and approach reconnection or closure with self-respect and clarity.

Why You Must Be Willing to Walk Away from a Fearful Avoidant (And It Saves You Both)

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Walking away from a Fearful Avoidant can feel like abandoning the person you love most. But in reality, being willing to walk away is what creates safety, self-respect, and healing for both people involved.
In this video, Thais Gibson explains why walking away from a Fearful Avoidant isn’t rejection — it’s regulation. You’ll learn how distance restores emotional balance, how it triggers subconscious accountability, and why this boundary can actually deepen real love and long-term connection.
You’ll learn:✅ Why Fearful Avoidants often respect partners who set boundaries✅ How nervous system regulation and space create transformation✅ The neuroscience behind attachment ruptures and emotional reset✅ How calling out unhealthy patterns builds trust rather than destroys it✅ What “walking away” really means, and how to do it without threats or ultimatums✅ Why this space is essential for genuine reconciliation and growth
Episode Breakdown: 00:00 – Intro 01:08 – 1. Fearful Avoidants Like to Be Called Out03:41 – 2. It Signals Self-Respect04:27 – The Neuroscience Behind Taking Space From Stress06:14 – Attachment Styles and Intimacy Promo07:14 – 3. Fearful Avoidants Respond Well to Emotional Accountability. 08:08 – 4. This Makes a Genuine Reunion Possible09:37 – Ancient Wisdom on Detachment10:43 – Conclusion
Meet the HostThais 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.
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Understanding that walking away is not rejection but self-regulation helps both partners heal, rebuild respect, and create the conditions for true secure love.

Why Avoidants Don’t Care About Your Birthday

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When your birthday comes and your Dismissive Avoidant partner barely acknowledges it, it can feel like they just don’t care. But what’s really happening underneath that silence isn’t usually indifference — it’s emotional conditioning and self-protection at play.
In this video, Thais Gibson breaks down why Dismissive Avoidants seem to ignore birthdays or special occasions, and what’s actually going on in their subconscious mind and nervous system. You’ll discover the neuroscience behind emotional suppression, how early experiences shape avoidant reactions, and what you can do to respond with both compassion and self-respect.
You’ll learn: ✅ The 5 key psychological reasons Dismissive Avoidants pull away on important days ✅ How childhood emotional neglect shapes their response to celebration and intimacy ✅ What brain studies reveal about emotional suppression, empathy, and joy ✅ Why Avoidants minimize birthdays, and what it really says about their attachment wounds ✅ How to communicate your needs clearly without triggering defensiveness ✅ When to stay compassionate and when to recognize a pattern that won’t change
Episode Breakdown: 00:00 – Intro 01:09 – 1. Emotional Intimacy Feels Unsafe for Dismissive Avoidants03:34 – 2. Dismissive Avoidants Often Feel a Sense of Learned Helplessness 04:23 – The Neuroscience Behind Dismissive Avoidants and Emotional Detachment06:01 – Attachment Styles and Intimacy Promo06:48 – 3. They Think Emotional Neediness is a Sign of Weakness08:03 – 4. Dismissive Avoidants Fear Expectation 08:54 – 5. They Never Experience Consistent Emotional Celebrations09:50 – If You’re on the Receiving End 12:13 – Conclusion
Meet the HostThais 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.
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How to Effectively Communicate with An Avoidant Partner (This Changes Everything!)

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If you’ve ever felt like you’re speaking a different language when trying to connect with a Dismissive Avoidant partner, you’re not wrong. They process emotions, safety, and closeness differently at both the neurological and subconscious levels, which can make even simple conversations feel confusing or one-sided.
In this video, Thais Gibson reveals how to communicate so an Avoidant actually hears you, without triggering withdrawal or shutdown. You’ll learn the five key principles that transform connection, backed by neuroscience and attachment theory, plus how to stay calm and secure while getting your needs met.
You’ll learn:✅ The 5 keys to communicating with a Dismissive Avoidant, without chasing or pressuring✅ How to speak to their subconscious mind so they actually feel safe opening up✅ The neuroscience behind why Avoidants pull away when emotions run high✅ The difference between emotional expression and logical communication — and how to balance both✅ How to frame your needs without sounding like an ultimatum✅ Why timing, tone, and body language matter more than words✅ Practical scripts to get your Avoidant partner to listen and respond
Episode Breakdown: 00:00 – Intro 01:53 – 1. Communicate Your Feelings in a Logical, Factual Way04:29 – Attachment Styles and Intimacy Promo05:07 – 2. Use Timing Properly07:07 – The Neuroscience Behind Avoidants and Connection09:06 – 3. State Your Needs 09:47 – 4. Leave It Open-Ended11:04 – 5. Timebox When Asking the Dismissive Avoidant for Something13:46 – Conclusion
Meet the HostThais 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.
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Mastering this kind of communication can completely shift your relationship dynamic, helping you connect with empathy, clarity, and emotional safety on both sides.

7 Ways Dating An Avoidant Could Affect You Permanently

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Dating a Dismissive Avoidant can change you — sometimes in ways you don’t even realize. Over time, their emotional distance can actually condition your brain to link love with withdrawal, connection with uncertainty, and safety with space. 
In this video, Thais Gibson shares seven ways dating a Dismissive Avoidant can affect you permanently, and how to recognize if these changes are already happening. You’ll learn the hidden psychological and neurological patterns that shape your attachment style and how to rewire them through awareness, self-trust, and healing practices.
You’ll learn:✅ How dating an Avoidant can subconsciously train your brain to fear closeness✅ Why you may start questioning your worth or silencing your needs✅ The neuroscience behind rejection, distance, and emotional pain✅ How over-functioning and hypervigilance reinforce unhealthy dynamics✅ What to do if your relationship is starting to impact your self-worth or boundaries✅ How to tell when growth is mutual — and when it’s time to walk away
Episode Breakdown: 00:00 – Intro 01:33 – 1. You Begin to Question Your Own Worth in This Relationship03:13 – 2. You May Learn to Suppress Your Needs Even Further03:41 – The Neuroscience Behind Emotional Rejection and Isolation04:47 – Attachment Styles and Intimacy Promo05:32 – 3. You May Overfunction Emotionally in This Relationship 08:20 – 4. You May Find Yourself Being Even More Hypervigilant 09:03 – 5. You Lose Touch With Secure Love09:46 – 6. You’ll See Yourself Dismissing Your Own Boundaries10:28 – 7. You Feel Stressed More Often11:21 – If You’re the Only One Doing the Work 12:43 – Ancient Wisdom on Self-Consideration14:28 – Conclusion
Meet the HostThais 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
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Recognizing these patterns will help you protect your self-worth, reconnect to secure love, and choose relationships that nourish rather than drain you.

5 Ways An Avoidant Secretly Tests You When They Want You in Their Life

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Dismissive Avoidants rarely say what they actually feel — instead, they test it. When they want you in their life, they won’t move closer right away…they’ll quietly test how safe you are first.
In this video, Thais Gibson breaks down 5 hidden ways Dismissive Avoidants test emotional trust — and how to respond without losing your self-respect or over-giving in the process. You’ll learn how these subtle “trust tests” show up in relationships, what they’re really looking for underneath, and how to handle each moment with confidence and clarity.
You’ll learn:✅ Why Dismissive Avoidants pull away after closeness (and what they’re observing)✅ How they test emotional safety through small vulnerabilities✅ The neuroscience behind avoidance and emotional connection✅ What delayed commitment really means for them✅ How to respond when they need “space” — without losing yourself
Episode Breakdown:00:00 – Intro 00:46 – 1. Dismissive Avoidants Withdraw or Retreat After Moments of Closeness 02:29 – 2. Dismissive Avoidants Will Test the Safety of Being Vulnerable 03:01 – The Neuroscience Behind Dismissive Avoidants 04:38 – Attachment Styles and Intimacy Promo05:43 – 3. Dismissive Avoidants Test to See if You Accept What They Judge Themselves for 07:25 – 4. Dismissive Avoidants Will Often Delay Commitment09:02 – 5. Dismissive Avoidants Often Test How You Will Handle Their Boundaries11:00 – Conclusion
Meet the HostThais 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
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If you’ve ever felt confused by a Dismissive Avoidant’s mixed signals, this will help you decode their behavior and build healthier emotional boundaries in your relationships.

Dismissive Avoidants Don’t Chase — Here’s What It Means

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Dismissive Avoidants don’t chase — but that doesn’t mean they don’t care. Often, their withdrawal comes not from indifference but from deep-seated fear and subconscious self-protection. Understanding why they pull away is the first step to seeing the truth behind their behaviour.
In this video, Thais Gibson explains what it really means when a Dismissive Avoidant doesn’t chase, why vulnerability feels unsafe for them, and how their subconscious beliefs shape their decisions. You’ll gain clarity on their withdrawal patterns and learn how to respond in a way that preserves your emotional health.
You’ll learn: ✅ Why vulnerability triggers fear in Dismissive Avoidants ✅ How subconscious beliefs block them from pursuing connection ✅ The self-protective thought patterns they rely on when feeling threatened ✅ Why “it’s easier to be alone” becomes their default choice ✅ How shame wounds influence their ability to sustain closeness
Episode Breakdown:00:00 – Intro 00:27 – 1. Dismissive Avoidants Are Terrified of Vulnerability01:42 – 2. Dismissive Avoidants Are Constantly in Their Feelings, Minus Their Fears 03:03 – 3. Dismissive Avoidants Believe That It’s Easy to Be Alone05:06 – Integrated Attachment Theory™ Certification06:00 – 4. Dismissive Avoidants Lack Healthy Modelling of Healthy Relationships06:57 – 5. Dismissive Avoidants Have a “Defectiveness” Core Wound08:07 – Initiate the Conversation, Set a Deadline, and Vet the Person08:52 – Conclusion
Meet the HostThais 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.
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Understanding these dynamics will help you stop overthinking their absence and start recognizing what it truly means when a Dismissive Avoidant doesn’t chase.

5 Reasons Fearful Avoidants SUDDENLY Lose Interest

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Have you ever been dating a Fearful Avoidant and everything seemed to be going great — until suddenly, they pulled away and lost interest? Or maybe you are a Fearful Avoidant and can’t understand why you sometimes go cold, even when things are good.
In this video, Thais Gibson breaks down 5 key reasons fearful avoidants suddenly lose attraction — and what you can do to prevent it from happening, whether you’re dating one or healing as one.
You’ll learn:✅ Why broken trust instantly shuts down a Fearful Avoidant’s connection✅ How anxious pressure or crossed boundaries trigger loss of attraction✅ The “expectation overload” that makes them pull back fast✅ Why feeling trapped activates their powerful flight response✅ How unmet needs and emotional burnout lead to sudden detachment
Episode Breakdown: 00:00 – Intro 00:47 – Reason 1: Their Trust is Broken01:43 – Reason 2: Violated Their Boundaries02:53 – Reason 3: Unreal Expectations on Them03:40 – Attachment Styles & Intimacy Course04:21 – Reason 4: Feeling Trapped05:05 – Reason 5: They Feel It's a One-Sided Relationship06:43 – Conclusion
Meet the HostThais 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.
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If you’ve ever wondered why a Fearful Avoidant loses interest so abruptly — or how to stop this pattern before it ruins a great relationship — this video will help you understand exactly what’s going on beneath the surface.