In this intimate conversation, Malia and Emily, a holistic counselor, delve into the intricacies of relationship anxiety and attachment styles. They discuss the importance of understanding one's attachment style, how childhood experiences shape adult relationships, and the significance of doing the inner work to heal and grow. The conversation emphasizes the need for open communication in relationships and the role of somatic practices in emotional healing. In this conversation, Emily discusses the intricacies of relationship anxiety and OCD, emphasizing the importance of co-regulation in emotional healing. She explores how societal expectations and media portrayals can distort perceptions of relationships, leading to anxiety. Malia shares personal experiences and insights on how to communicate these feelings to partners, the commonality of such experiences, and the significance of self-care practices.

Emily's Book Recommendations:

• Self Compassion by Dr Kristin Neff
• How To Do The Work by Dr Nicole Lepera
• Attached by Amir Levine
• It Didn’t Start With You by Mark Wolynn
• How To Be The Love You Seek by Dr Nicole Lepera
• Relationship OCD by Sheva Rajaee
• Letting Go Of Overthinking In Relationships
• Relationship Anxiety by Robert J Charles