Thais Gibson · January 19, 2023

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January 19, 2023 · 1 hr 6 min
How do we heal difficult experiences from our childhood?And how to they impact us as adults, in our relationships?How do painful childhood experiences shape our attachment styles? In this, my most popular episode, I talk to Thais Gibson about attachment styles, trauma and the…
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Bestselling Author, Leader in Personal Development, Relationship Expert, and Keynote Speaker
30,000+ Clients and program participants115+ Countries reached13+ Professional certifications1 million+ downloads Personal Development School courses
Thais Gibson is a dynamic bestselling author, keynote speaker, and leader in the personal development field. Her groundbreaking research on the subconscious mind and personal transformation has been recognized by major media outlets such as Time Business News, The New York Post, and Yahoo! News. Thais' eloquent public speaking has also left a positive mark on audiences globally; Thais was glad to be a chosen keynote speaker for Google on International Women's Day 2022, and has also appeared on numerous podcasts.
Thais is the founder of Gibson Integrated Attachment Theory, a dynamic theory that empowers individuals to heal different attachments in their lives and reprogram any limiting thoughts and behaviors. Her teachings have been distilled into the in-depth courses inside of The Personal Development School, which offers access to 60+ courses that feature step-by-step instructions for changing negative patterns. These courses have had over 1 million downloads across 113 countries, helping people create tangible change in their lives in areas such as personal development, growth, and relationships.
Thais has 13 different certifications across different psychological disciplines and has drawn from this knowledge to create her integrated attachment theory. Her book, Attachment Theory: A Guide to Strengthening the Relationships in Your Life, combines traditional teachings with knowledge of subconscious patterns to provide powerful tools for powerful change.
How do we heal difficult experiences from our childhood?
And how to they impact us as adults, in our relationships?
How do painful childhood experiences shape our attachment styles?
In this, my most popular episode, I talk toThais Gibsonabout attachment styles, trauma and the unconscious mind keeping a score of what we've been through, giving rise to protective behaviours, which can ultimately still be changed.
Thais Gibson is an author, speaker and co-creator of the Personal Development School, best known for her contributing work and research on Attachment Theory and the impact of attachment trauma on our adult romantic relationships.
She overlaps attachment trauma challenges with personal core wounds, limiting beliefs and emotional patterns at the subconscious level to give us deeper insight into ourselves and our relationships.
We talk about
4:58 Thais' story
9:15 Bringing a high achieving attitude to recovery
11:30 Noticing a critical inner voice
13:30 Thais' recovery from addiction
16:42 Healing attachment pain from childhood
18:10 Internalising our upbringing
21:00 Patterns in attachment styles
- 22:44 Securely attached
- 24:54 Insecure dismissive
- 27:42 Anxious preoccupied
- 30:22 Fearful avoidant
35:43 Steps to combat protest behaviours
44:54 The benefits of inner work
54:31 Why we self-sabotage
Find out more about Thais at www.personaldevelopmentschool.com
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This episode was edited by Emily Crosby Media
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