{"podcast":{"title":"Happy in The Middle, a Podcast for Christian Midlife Women","slug":"happy-in-the-middle-a-podcast-for-christian-midlife-women-6710636","podcast_index_feed_id":6710636,"rss_url":"https://app.kajabi.com/podcasts/2147625190/feed","website_url":"https://www.jane-copier.com/podcasts/happy-in-the-middle-a-podcast-for-christian-midlife-women","image_url":"https://kajabi-storefronts-production.kajabi-cdn.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/file-uploads/site/147407/podcasts/5b17865-3863-678d-b47c-72de448f2f_Cream_Simple_Guest_Speaker_Podcast_Cover-59.png","author":"Jane Copier","episode_count":132,"summary":"How can I enjoy my life more now that the kids are grown? How can I navigate the shifts in my roles as a wife and mom? How can I strengthen my faith, even when those I love don't believe as I do? How can I create better connection and deepen the love in my personal relationships? How can I have MORE FUN? And the biggest question of all, \"How can I feel more confident and peaceful, and love the second half of my life, even more than the first? Whether you are already an empty nester, or it's looming on the horizon, this is the show for you. The Happy in the Middle Podcast will give you real help with the circumstnaces you're facing as a Christian, midlife woman.. Real tools, real strategies, and everything you need to up level your life, feel more peace and joy, and make YOUR second half, the BEST half! Be sure to subscribe and download so you don't miss an episode! We'll cover topics like these: Parenting Young Adults Finding new purpose, beyond parenting Strengthening your midlife marriage How to become a better communicator How to stop carrying everyone else's negative emotions How to love your midlife body How to change bad habits How to get your goal How to stop procrastinatin…","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/happy-in-the-middle-a-podcast-for-christian-midlife-women-6710636"},"episode":{"title":"#119 Attachment Styles (Part 1): Why You React the Way You Do in Relationships","slug":"119-attachment-styles-part-1-why-you-react-the-way-you-do-in-relationships","published_at":"2026-03-12T06:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/happy-in-the-middle-a-podcast-for-christian-midlife-women-6710636/119-attachment-styles-part-1-why-you-react-the-way-you-do-in-relationships","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/happy-in-the-middle-a-podcast-for-christian-midlife-women-6710636","url":"https://www.jane-copier.com/podcasts/happy-in-the-middle-a-podcast-for-christian-midlife-women/episodes/2149177941","audio_url":"https://app.kajabi.com/podcasts/medias/2149177941.mp3","summary":"Have you ever wondered why you react the way you do in your relationship? - Why some people crave closeness, while others pull away when things get emotional? In this episode, we break down attachment theory and the four attachment styles that shape how we connect with the people we love. Attachment styles are not just personality traits—they are nervous system responses developed early in life based on how safe and supported we felt as children.  These patterns often follow us into adulthood and influence how we communicate, handle conflict, and experience intimacy. You’ll learn about the four attachment styles: Secure Attachment • Anxious (Preoccupied) Attachment • Dismissive Avoidant Attachment • Fearful Avoidant (Disorganized) Attachment Relationship experts like Sue Johnson , Stan Tatkin , and Thais Gibson have shown that many relationship conflicts are actually bids for connection , -attempts to feel safe, loved, and emotionally secure. The good news? Attachment styles are not permanent . With awareness and intentional communication, couples can develop what psychologists call “earned secure attachment.” In this episode you’ll discover: What attachment theory is and why it matters in relationships • How childhood experiences shape adult relationship patterns • The signs of secure, anxious, and avoidant attachment • Why conflict is often a hidden bid for connection • How attachment patterns show up in everyday relationship moments If you’ve ever asked yourself “Why do we keep having the same arguments?” or “Why do I feel so anxious or distant in my relationship?” this episode will help you understand the deeper patterns underneath. 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