That Breakup Was a Breakthrough ft. Jessica Da Silva

In this episode of the Needy No More podcast, I interview my very first guest, Jessica Da Silva.

Jessica Da Silva is a Licensed Mental Health Therapist and Attachment Coach who empowers individuals to free themselves from attachment patterns that sabotage their relationships by teaching them actionable skills to relate to themselves and others more authentically and effectively. Not only does she talk the talk, but she also devotes her online platforms to sharing her personal journey in becoming securely attached and making these topics more relatable and encouraging. Jessica also hosts the Let's Talk Attachments Podcast.

In this conversation, Jessica and I discuss:

• Why she decided to specialize in attachment science in her work as a therapist and coach
• How she's struggled with a disorganized/fearful-avoidant/anxious-avoidant attachment style
• How she's repeated and then repaired codependent and other unhealthy relationship patterns in her life
• When she knew her relationship with her ex of nearly seven years was over—and how she worked up the courage to listen to her intuition and leave
• What her grieving process has been like and how she's rediscovered herself again in the wake of that relationship ending
• What it looks like to grow more secure from an attachment standpoint, as well as the importance of listening to and trusting yourself on that journey

Healing resources for anyone struggling with anxious attachment:

• Read dozens of free blogs on how to heal the anxious attachment style on my website, crackliffe.com
• Grab a copy of my new book, Needy No More: The Journey From Anxious to Secure Attachment, at crackliffe.com/needy
• Explore my downloadable healing toolkit for anxious attachers at crackliffe.com/starterkit
• Learn more about the Needy No More coaching program and set up a free consultation at crackliffe.com/coaching
• Get my breakup guide for anxious attachers at crackliffe.com/breakup
• Follow @crackliffe on Instagram and TikTok for tons more content on all things healing anxious attachment

To get in touch with Jessica, visit her website at https://www.jessicadasilvacoaching.com/ and follow her on Instagram @thejessicadasilva and TikTok @jessicadasilvacoaching.

Keywords: anxious attachment, secure attachment, relationship coaching, emotional healing, attachment styles, mental health, self-compassion, personal growth, relationship dynamics, therapy