The Wellness Revolution Podcast with Amber Shaw
TWR 287: Chris Rackliff: Beyond Talk Therapy + Holistic Approaches to Healing Anxious Attachment
In today’s episode, I talk with Chris Rackliffe, an expert on attachment theory and healing from anxious attachment. Chris shares his own powerful story of overcoming trauma and learning to regulate his nervous system through practices like cold therapy and emotional diversification.
We discuss that anxious attachment requires more than just cognitive approaches like talk therapy. To truly heal, you must learn to regulate your nervous system and build tolerance for stress. This involves taking care of your foundational needs, like sleep, nutrition, and hydration, as well as practicing techniques like cold exposure and breathwork.
Chris Rackliffe is a trauma healer, mental health advocate, anxious attachment style coach, and author of the self-help book, It’s Good to See Me Again: How to Find Your Way When You Feel Lost—an illuminating guidebook on the journey to find emotional healing.
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Find more from Chris Rackcliffe:
Website: https://www.crackliffe.com/
Instagram:@crackliffe
Coaching: https://www.crackliffe.com/coaching
Book: It’s Good to See Me Again: How to Find Your Way When You Feel Lost
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TikTok: @msambershaw
Website: ambershaw.com
What We Discuss:
03:02 Understanding Attachment Styles
08:14 Healing Journey and Self-Discovery
13:26 Recognizing Anxious Attachment
22:39 Practical Tips for Self-Care
26:23 Building Tolerance with Cold Therapy
29:09 Managing Physical Sensations and Cold Therapy
31:11 Emotional Diversification and Independence in Relationships
34:49 Signs of Codependency and Self-Abandonment
43:23 The Impact on Children and Modeling Healthy Behavior
50:37 Book and Resources for Healing and Coaching