Hey everyone, Dr. Russ here! On this episode of the AnxietyRX Podcast, we're gonna dive into something a little different: how the things we love can actually trigger anxiety - competing attachments. I'll share some of my own experiences and some real-life examples to show how these attachments can sneak up on us. But the good news is, with a little self-awareness and some work on connecting with ourselves, we can learn to manage those anxious feelings. So, if you're ready, tune in! Thank you for listening and you can find me on IG: @theanxietymd if you have any questions. PS. If you would like to join the MBRX family of 3700+ anxiety WARRIORS who are shifting from coping with their anxiety to actually HEALING it, click the link below: https://www.theanxietymd.com/MBRX ______________________________ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction 00:35 - Holistic View of Competing Attachments 02:25 - Childhood Trauma and Competing Attachments 03:41 - Personal Anecdote: Family Dynamics 05:01 - Understanding Competing Attachments 06:05 - Triggers from Competing Attachments 07:25 - Connecting with Yourself 08:36 - Codependency and Attachment Dynamics 09:48 - Broadening the Definition of Competing Attachments 11:13 - Awareness and Compassion for Yourself 12:28 - The Importance of Self-Attachment