All about avoidant attachment featuring Ashley Kaylor

Date Aired: October 15, 2025

Produced By Janice Formichella

Breakups, Broken Hearts, and Moving On is a weekly podcast about healing broken hearts, building confidence, and moving forward in an empowered way. It is the perfect balance of science, spirituality, and sass.

With a heavy dose of optimism, I share what I’ve learned from personal experience AND as a breakup coach to help you though this time.

With over 200 episodes, it is more than a podcast, it is a resource library for people on any phase of their breakup healing journey.

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All about avoidant attachment

Do you avoid dating “avoidants?” Do you struggle with avoidant attachment and want to be more understood? This week’s episode is for both of you!

Yay! I am having a great “attachment nerds” chat today with colleague and — certified attachment coach Ashley Kaylor about all things related to the dismissive/avoidant (DA) “type.” We break it down! A few things we cover:

-The characteristics of DA attachment behavior

-Some “causes” of DA attachment

-Navigating dating someone who with DA attachment tendencies

-Overcoming DA attachment

-Myths and misconceptions about “avoidants”

Do you want support beating your breakup? Learn about my breakup coaching programs here.

Go show Ashley some podcast love! Learn about her work at Ashleykaylor.com

Are you an attachment nerd as well? You’ll love these resources:

Signs of secure attachment

Can you attachment style change?

Overcoming anxious attachment w/Dani Furmenek

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