Listen "Why You Lose It in Love: The Truth About Self-Regulation and Connection"
Episode Synopsis
Why You Lose It in Love: The Truth About Self-Regulation and ConnectionLearn how attachment, nervous system wiring, and co-regulation shape your relationship dynamic.Why do we lose it when we care the most? In this episode, Dr. Rachel Orleck breaks down the real reason self-regulation feels impossible in close relationships. You’ll learn how your attachment style wires your nervous system for protection, why codependence keeps couples stuck, and how co-regulation helps you build the connection you actually want. Packed with real-life examples and practical tools, this episode will help you stop reacting—and start relating.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why staying calm in conflict is harder than it looksHow early experiences shape emotional regulationThe difference between codependence and co-regulationHow dysregulation fuels your relationship cycleThree tools for regulating in the momentTwo ways to repair if things went off the railsOne simple daily habit to build your regulation muscleMentioned in the episode:🎁 Free guide: “5 Ways to Start a Hard Conversation” 💌 Free 7 Day Course to Break the Conflict Cycle: www.drrachelorleck.com
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