Episode 2: Am I Attracting Negative People – Part 2
In this podcast episode, Dr. Natalie addresses the question of why some people feel stuck in relationships that do not serve them. She explains that there can be a dysregulation in the nervous system that keeps individuals trapped in these relationships. She emphasizes that it is not always a result of anxious or avoidant attachment or low self-worth.
Dr. Natalie discusses the impact of past traumatic experiences on relationships and highlights the importance of resiliency and available resources. She also explores how early life experiences shape our patterns of behavior and responses to conflict. Dr. Natalie suggests that therapy can help individuals rebuild neural networks and develop healthier relationship patterns.
Takeaways:
- Feeling stuck in relationships that do not serve us can be a result of a dysregulation in the nervous system.
- Traumatic experiences can impact our ability to form healthy relationships.
- Resiliency and available resources play a crucial role in how we respond to traumatic events.
- Early life experiences shape our patterns of behavior and responses to conflict.
- Therapy can help individuals rebuild neural networks and develop healthier relationship patterns.