The Thais Gibson Podcast

• Avoidants Fall EXCLUSIVELY For People Who Do THIS

  Start Healing Your Attachment Style With Personalized Courses Taught by Thais Gibson. Free for 7 Days (Enough Time to Complete a Full Course). Limited-time Offer: https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/dream-life?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=7-day-trial&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=pod-08-01-25&el=podcast Why do avoidant partners seem distant—yet strangely attracted to certain people? And why do they finally connect with people who do one surprising thing? If you’ve been chasing avoidants or caught in a cycle of overgiving, this episode will change everything. Thais Gibson reveals the psychological root of why avoidants fall for people who prioritize themselves—and how your relationship to yourself creates the attraction blueprint. You’ll learn about the shadow self, how repressed traits influence attraction, and what makes avoidants feel safe, intrigued, and emotionally engaged. You’ll learn: ✅ Why avoidants are drawn to people who own their space and set boundaries ✅ How people-pleasing is really self-abandonment (and how to stop) ✅ What the “relationship shadow” is—and why it shapes your patterns ✅ Real examples of how repressed assertiveness attracts avoidant partners ✅ How to transform your inner relationship and attract emotionally available people ✅ Why secure people are also drawn to self-connected individuals ✅ A free resource to start shadow work and healing today 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 #DismissiveAvoidant #AttachmentStyles #ThaisGibson #PeoplePleasing #ShadowWork #SelfAbandonment #RelationshipHealing #SecureLove #EmotionalAttraction #SubconsciousMind If this episode helped you rethink attraction and self-worth, subscribe, rate, and share it with someone caught in avoidant cycles. Real love starts within. 💗

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• THIS Is What A Fearful Avoidant NEEDS In A Relationship

  Improve Emotional and Physical Intimacy With the Attachment Styles & Sex Course. Normally $250, Free for Life When You Start Your 7-Day Trial Between July 24–31. Keep It Even If You Cancel. Limited-time Offer: https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/dream-life-sex-course?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=dream-life-needs&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=pod-07-30-25&el=podcast Fearful avoidants often give off mixed signals: they crave closeness but fear it, they want deep love but struggle to trust it. So what do they actually need to feel safe and fulfilled in a relationship? In this illuminating episode, Thais Gibson breaks down the essential emotional and psychological needs of the fearful avoidant attachment style—many of which are hidden even to the FA themselves. Whether you're healing as an FA or loving one, this episode gives you a roadmap for creating real connection, security, and lasting growth. You’ll learn: ✅ The 11 core needs every fearful avoidant must have met to sustain a relationship ✅ Why emotional depth is a lifeline—not just a preference—for FAs ✅ How trust is built (and broken) through congruency and transparency ✅ The underrated importance of presence, safety, and freedom ✅ How novelty, growth, and independence coexist with emotional closeness ✅ The role of subconscious chaos—and how to replace it with stability ✅ Why appreciation and consistency are game changers for long-term love 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 #FearfulAvoidant #AttachmentStyles #ThaisGibson #RelationshipNeeds #SubconsciousHealing #EmotionalDepth #TrustAndSafety #MixedSignals #AvoidantAnxiousDynamic #SecureLove Found this episode helpful or healing? Please subscribe, rate, and share it with someone navigating a relationship with a fearful avoidant. Your support helps more people love and be loved better. 💗

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• Why the Dismissive Avoidant Shuts Down Sex

  Improve Emotional and Physical Intimacy With the Attachment Styles & Sex Course. Normally $250, Free for Life When You Start Your 7-Day Trial Between July 24–31. Keep It Even If You Cancel. Limited-time Offer: https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/dream-life-sex-course?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=dream-life-needs&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=pod-07-28-25&el=podcast Does your partner suddenly pull away from sex once things start getting serious? Has intimacy gone cold after a strong beginning? If you're in love with a dismissive avoidant—or healing these patterns yourself—this episode brings clarity and compassion to a confusing relationship dynamic. Thais Gibson explores why dismissive avoidants often shut down around intimacy after the honeymoon phase, what’s happening neurologically and emotionally behind the scenes, and how to tell whether your relationship can be healed—or whether it’s time to walk away. This is a must-listen for anyone seeking clarity around love, intimacy, and self-worth. You’ll learn: ✅ Why sex becomes triggering for DAs after emotional bonds deepen ✅ The subconscious childhood programming that fuels intimacy fears ✅ How DA self-protection kicks in through emotional and sexual withdrawal ✅ The real reason dismissive avoidants dissociate during sex ✅ How performance anxiety and fear of criticism shut down desire ✅ Communication tools to reestablish trust and connection ✅ Why unconditional acceptance (not pressure) reopens emotional safety ✅ When to set a deadline—and how to decide if the relationship is worth it 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 #DismissiveAvoidant #AttachmentStyles #ThaisGibson #IntimacyIssues #SexAndAttachment #EmotionalShutdown #FearOfCloseness #RelationshipHealing #AttachmentAndSex #EmotionalIntimacy Found this episode insightful? Please subscribe, rate, and share it with someone navigating intimacy with an avoidant partner. Every share supports more healing. 💗

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• THIS Is How A Fearful Avoidant Bonds During Sex

  Improve Emotional and Physical Intimacy With the Attachment Styles & Sex Course. Normally $250, Free for Life When You Start Your 7-Day Trial Between July 24–31. Keep It Even If You Cancel. Limited-time Offer: https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/dream-life-sex-course?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=dream-life-needs&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=pod-07-25-25&el=podcast Why does sex sometimes bring you closer—and other times make you want to run? If you or your partner identify as fearful avoidant, you might feel both deeply connected and overwhelmed during intimacy. This episode explains why. Thais Gibson explores how the fearful avoidant attachment style bonds during sex, what they need to feel safe, and why physical connection can open—or close—the door to emotional intimacy. Learn how sex interacts with neurochemistry, trust, and vulnerability, and discover how to turn intimacy into a gateway for healing instead of confusion or fear. You’ll learn: ✅ The 5 pillars of relationship connection—and where sex fits in ✅ Two common bonding patterns for fearful avoidants in relationships ✅ How neurochemicals like oxytocin and dopamine affect bonding ✅ Why sex can lead to emotional shutdown for FAs without trust ✅ How to prevent the push-pull dynamic triggered by vulnerability ✅ What FAs need most to feel safe, respected, and seen during sex ✅ How to create a more secure, emotionally fulfilling connection through intimacy 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 #FearfulAvoidant #AttachmentAndSex #ThaisGibson #AttachmentStyles #RelationshipIntimacy #EmotionalConnection #NeurochemistryOfLove #SecureRelationships #SubconsciousHealing #PushPullDynamic If this episode opened your eyes or your heart, please subscribe, rate, and share it with someone healing their intimacy patterns. Your support helps more people access tools for emotional clarity and connection. 💗

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• 5 Strange Things Every Avoidant Needs to Be Happy in Love

  Explore Your Attachment Style With Thais Gibson. Access All Courses, Live Webinars & Q&As Free for 7 Days (Enough Time to Complete a Full Course). Limited-time Access: https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/dream-life?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=7-day-trial&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=pod-07-23-25&el=podcast Avoidant partners often get misunderstood—seen as cold, distant, or commitment-phobic. But underneath those protective walls are unique needs and a deep desire to connect… on their terms. If you want to love an avoidant without losing yourself, this episode is for you. In this insightful episode, Thais Gibson shares five often-overlooked emotional needs that dismissive avoidants require to feel safe, open, and genuinely happy in love. Whether you're dating an avoidant or healing avoidant tendencies within yourself, you’ll walk away with empowering tools to build connection without sacrificing your own needs. You’ll learn: ✅ Why avoidants need structured independence—not endless space ✅ The role of empathy in healing childhood emotional neglect ✅ How harmony (not drama) keeps avoidants emotionally engaged ✅ Why literal, direct communication builds safety and trust ✅ How to foster growth through acceptance (without enabling unhealthy patterns) ✅ Simple scripts to express your needs and avoid triggering deactivation ✅ The secret to balancing freedom and closeness in real, secure love 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 #AvoidantAttachment #DismissiveAvoidant #ThaisGibson #RelationshipNeeds #IntimacyAndIndependence #AttachmentTheory #CommunicationInLove #EmotionalSafety #SecureRelationships #PersonalGrowth If this episode helped you understand avoidant behavior more deeply, please subscribe, rate, and share it with someone who needs this message. It might just change their love life. 💗

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