The Thais Gibson Podcast

• The Dismissive Avoidant Patterns Around Sex That Change EVERYTHING

  Build Amazing Connections With Our 7 Day All-access Course Pass and Keep Our "Key Pillars to Secure Attachment" Course Fully Free for Life (Valued at $250!). Check It Out and Claim This Free Gift Before They Run Out! https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/dream-life-pillars-course?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=june-promo&utm_medium=organic&utm_term=podcast-episode&utm_content=pod-06-19-25&el=podcast   Why do dismissive avoidant partners sometimes pull away after intimacy—or seem disconnected during it? If you've ever felt confused, hurt, or triggered in these moments, you're not alone. This episode is here to bring you clarity, compassion, and a path forward. In this powerful and revealing conversation, Thais Gibson and co-host Mike delve into the hidden emotional patterns behind the dismissive avoidant attachment style and sex. Drawing from neuroscience, real client stories, and lived experience, they unpack how avoidant behaviors form—and what it takes to build meaningful intimacy, trust, and long-term desire. You’ll learn: ✅ Why DAs often crave physical intimacy early on—only to pull away later ✅ The four pillars of connection and how sex fits into healthy relationships ✅ The difference between lust and love—and why both matter ✅ How neurochemicals like oxytocin and vasopressin shape bonding for men and women ✅ What to do if you've “had sex too early” and want to shift your dynamic ✅ How to build intimacy through intellectual and emotional connection ✅ The real reason many DAs avoid eye contact during sex ✅ How to communicate sexual needs without triggering shutdowns Meet the Host Thais Gibson is the founder of The Personal Development School and a world leader in attachment theory. With a Ph.D. and over a dozen certifications, she’s helped more than 70,000 people reprogram their subconscious and build thriving relationships. Helpful Resources: 🧠 Take the Free Attachment Style Quiz https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=attachment-quiz&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast 📚 Read the Learning Love Book https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/learning-love?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=learning-love&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast 🎧 Discover More Podcast Episodes https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/podcast?page=1 📝 Read the PDS Blog https://blog.personaldevelopmentschool.com/ Let’s Connect on Socials: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thaisgibson 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/ ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool #AttachmentTheory #DismissiveAvoidant #EmotionalHealing #ThaisGibson #SexAndIntimacy #RelationshipPatterns #PersonalDevelopment #FearOfCloseness #AnxiousAttachment #EmotionalIntelligence If you found this episode helpful, be sure to subscribe, rate, and share it with someone healing their relationship patterns. Your support helps us reach more people on the path to secure love. 💕

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• How to Stop Feeling Insecure in Romantic Relationships (Dismissive Avoidant Attachment)

  🧠 Heal your attachment style with Thais Gibson’s signature course: The 6 Pillars to a Secure Relationship—FREE 7-day trial 👉 https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/dream-life-pillars-course?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=june-promo&utm_medium=organic&utm_term=podcast-episode&utm_content=pod-06-14-25&el=podcast Dismissive avoidants are often seen as confident or aloof in relationships—but underneath that exterior, many silently struggle with deep feelings of insecurity. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, disconnected, or emotionally shut down in love, this episode is for you. Join Thais Gibson as she unpacks the hidden insecurities of the dismissive avoidant attachment style and shares empowering tools to break free from shame, self-doubt, and emotional repression. Learn how to build self-acceptance, communicate your needs, and reconnect authentically—without losing your independence. 🎯 In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why dismissive avoidants often feel "not good at relationships" How unmet expectations trigger shame and emotional withdrawal The internal dialogue that fuels insecurity—and how to rewire it The link between emotional modeling and relationship confidence How to speak up about your needs (without feeling weak or clingy) 👩‍🏫 Meet the Host Thais Gibson is the founder of The Personal Development School and a world leader in attachment theory. With a Ph.D. and over a dozen certifications, she’s helped more than 70,000 people reprogram their subconscious and build thriving relationships. 🧰 Helpful Resources 🧠 Take the Free Attachment Style Quiz https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=attachment-quiz&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast 📚 Read the Learning Love Book https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/learning-love?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=learning-love&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast 🎧 Discover More Podcast Episodes https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/podcast?page=1 📝 Read the PDS Blog https://blog.personaldevelopmentschool.com/ 📲 Connect With Us on Social 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thaisgibson 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/ ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool #DismissiveAvoidant #AttachmentStyles #InsecureAttachment #EmotionalHealing #ThaisGibson #RelationshipAnxiety #SelfSoothing #Boundaries #PDSPodcast #PersonalDevelopment ✨ If this episode helped you understand your inner world more clearly, please subscribe, rate, or share the podcast with someone navigating avoidant tendencies. Your support helps others heal too! ✨

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• All Insecure Attachment Styles: 8 Red Flags to Watch Out for When Dating

  🚩 Ready to date with confidence and clarity? Start the 6 Pillars to a Secure Relationship course FREE for 7 days! 👉 https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/dream-life-pillars-course?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=june-promo&utm_medium=organic&utm_term=podcast-episode&utm_content=pod-06-14-25&el=podcast Ever found yourself deep in a relationship, only to realize it was never aligned with what you truly needed? Dating with insecure attachment can make it easy to miss the warning signs—and even easier to justify them. In this powerful episode, Thais Gibson walks you through 8 essential red flags to look for in the early stages of dating. Whether you're anxiously attached, fearful avoidant, or somewhere in between, these insights will help you break out of painful patterns and make empowered choices in love. 🎯 In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why “respect” is a foundational non-negotiable—and how to spot subtle disrespect early The root reason couples build resentment (and how to avoid it) How to tell the difference between privacy and secrecy What lack of individuation looks like and why it threatens long-term compatibility Why unhealed baggage from past relationships often leads to future pain The psychological signs of controlling behavior that may be easy to overlook 👩‍🏫 Meet the Host Thais Gibson is the founder of The Personal Development School and a world leader in attachment theory. With a Ph.D. and over a dozen certifications, she’s helped more than 70,000 people reprogram their subconscious and build thriving relationships. 🧰 Helpful Resources 🧠 Take the Free Attachment Style Quiz https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=attachment-quiz&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast 📚 Read the Learning Love Book https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/learning-love?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=learning-love&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast 🎧 Discover More Podcast Episodes https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/podcast?page=1 📝 Read the PDS Blog https://blog.personaldevelopmentschool.com/ 📲 Connect With Us on Social 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thaisgibson 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/ ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool #DatingRedFlags #InsecureAttachment #AttachmentStyles #RelationshipHealth #Boundaries #ThaisGibson #DatingWisely #EmotionalAwareness #PDSPodcast #PersonalGrowth ✨ Love this episode? Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share it with someone navigating the dating world. Your support helps others heal too! ✨

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• How to Deal with Unrequited Love (and What It Reveals About You)

  💔 Heal your attachment style with Thais Gibson’s 6 Pillars to a Secure Relationship—FREE 7-day trial (enough time to complete the course!) 👉 https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/dream-life-pillars-course?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=june-promo&utm_medium=organic&utm_term=podcast-episode&utm_content=pod-06-09-25&el=podcast Do you find yourself longing for someone who doesn’t feel the same way—or even someone you’ve never spoken to? The pain of unrequited love can feel all-consuming, but it holds a powerful message from your subconscious. In this heartfelt episode, Thais Gibson helps you decode the true meaning behind infatuation and emotional longing when it isn’t returned. You’ll discover how fantasy forms when core needs go unmet—and how to turn the energy of heartbreak into self-empowerment, healing, and integration. 🎯 In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why your brain turns to fantasy when your emotional needs aren’t met The connection between unrequited love and unmet childhood needs How to identify the repressed traits you’re projecting onto others A simple framework to uncover and meet your own needs in the present How to move from emotional longing to real-life connection and confidence 👩‍🏫 Meet the Host Thais Gibson is the founder of The Personal Development School and a world leader in attachment theory. With a Ph.D. and over a dozen certifications, she’s helped more than 70,000 people reprogram their subconscious and build thriving relationships. 🧰 Helpful Resources 🧠 Take the Free Attachment Style Quiz https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=attachment-quiz&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast 📚 Read the Learning Love Book https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/learning-love?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=learning-love&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast 🎧 Discover More Podcast Episodes https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/podcast?page=1 📝 Read the PDS Blog https://blog.personaldevelopmentschool.com/ 📲 Connect With Us on Social 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thaisgibson 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/ ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool #UnrequitedLove #AttachmentHealing #EmotionalNeeds #ThaisGibson #FantasyLove #PersonalDevelopment #Boundaries #SelfEmpowerment #PDSCommunity #SubconsciousHealing ✨ If this episode helped you see unrequited love in a new light, please subscribe, rate the podcast, or share it with someone who needs support. Your shares help others heal too! ✨

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• Top 5 Reasons to End a Relationship (Even If You Still Care)

  💔 Ready to heal your attachment style and attract healthy love? Start the 6 Pillars to a Secure Relationship course FREE for 7 days! 👉 https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/dream-life-pillars-course?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=june-promo&utm_medium=organic&utm_term=podcast-episode&utm_content=pod-06-06-25&el=podcast Are you struggling to decide whether to stay in or leave a relationship that feels emotionally draining? You’re not alone. Sometimes, love isn’t enough—and staying too long can mean abandoning yourself. In this episode, Thais Gibson shares the top five reasons it may be time to walk away from a relationship—especially when growth, safety, or shared values are missing. Drawing from years of experience in private practice, she offers compassionate insights that help you get clear on when it’s time to stop hoping—and start healing. 🎯 In This Episode, You’ll Learn: The #1 red flag that should never be ignored in a relationship Why mutual effort—not attachment style—is the true key to lasting love How empathy plays a critical role in relationship repair (and what happens when it’s missing) The long-term cost of mismatched values—and how to spot it early What non-negotiables really mean, and why compromising on them leads to resentment 👩‍🏫 Meet the Host Thais Gibson is the founder of The Personal Development School and a world leader in attachment theory. With a Ph.D. and over a dozen certifications, she’s helped more than 70,000 people reprogram their subconscious and build thriving relationships. 🧰 Helpful Resources 🧠 Take the Free Attachment Style Quiz https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=attachment-quiz&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast 📚 Read the Learning Love Book https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/learning-love?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=learning-love&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast 🎧 Discover More Podcast Episodes https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/podcast?page=1 📝 Read the PDS Blog https://blog.personaldevelopmentschool.com/ 📲 Connect With Us on Social 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thaisgibson 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/ ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool #AttachmentHealing #EmotionalHealth #SecureAttachment #RelationshipAdvice #BreakupSupport #ThaisGibson #PDSPodcast #Boundaries #EmotionalIntelligence #PersonalDevelopment ✨ If you found this episode helpful, be sure to subscribe, rate, and share the podcast with someone who needs support on their healing journey. Every listen makes a difference! ✨

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