emotional availability

Sometimes they’re interested, sometimes they’re not. Always texting but nothing ever moving deeper? One foot in, one foot out? Been hurt before so they don’t want to commit just yet? Do these situations sound familiar?In today’s Q&A episode, Louise jumps into another OPENHOUSE Session with Dr. Tari Mack as the pair discuss why people might be inconsistent, hot and cold, and whether it can be overcome. The pair discuss: What is breadcrumbing? How breadcrumbing blocks true intimacy How it ties to being emotionally unavailable? The connection between attachment theory and breadcrumbing The concept of being able to ‘sit in intimacy’; and  Identifying the fear that is driving breadcrumbing and inconsistent behavior The pair also discuss why avoidants can sometimes come on hot, or warm, not always cold and Louise asks ‘is breadcrumbing ever emotionally manipulative?’----------------------------------------- ⭐ Want more Home Truths, Voice Notes from Lu and bonus content? Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM for weekly bonus episodes, a full back catalogue of episodes, access to our Community Area 'The House,' and our exclusive 'Ask A Therapist' room with guaranteed therapist responses. Plus, enjoy all episodes ad-free! https://openhouse.supercast.com/ ⭐ ----------------------------------------- Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM now at: https://openhouse.supercast.com/Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumballFollow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__Connect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcastConnect with Dr. Tari Mack on Instagram: @drtarimack ----------------------------------------- Music Sources⠀ Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WTF DOES BEING EMOTIONALLY AVAILABLE EVEN MEAN? Everyone talks about it, but no one truly understands what it means. In this episode, Louise Rumball is joined by Dr. Tari Mack to unravel the enigma of emotional unavailability. Louise asks: What does it really mean to be emotionally available? Distinguishing between being emotional and being emotionally intimate Debunking the misconception that expressing emotions automatically makes one emotionally available Exploring the link between avoidant attachment and emotional unavailability Unraveling the impact of our childhood experiences, caregivers, and emotional attunement Shedding light on the correlation between emotional unavailability and shame Is it true that we are attracted to emotionally unavailable individuals if we ourselves are emotionally unavailable? Tari delves into the common fears associated with emotional unavailability, such as fear of intimacy and feeling unlovable, fear of abandonment or rejection, and more. She also reveals signs that may indicate one's own emotional unavailability. Louise also shares her two stage process to identify if you are emotionally unavailable or available. ⭐  PROTECT YOUR HEART - THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO IDENTIFYING & NAVIGATING AN EMOTIONALLY UNAVAILABLE (OR AVOIDANT PARTNER) ⭐:  https://www.thisisopenhouse.com/shop/p/protect-your-heart-identify-avoid-emotionally-unavailable-people ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––  40% OFF YOUR HEALING GIRL OUTFIT WITH LILYBOD This episode is sponsored by Lilybod. To redeem your 40% off click here, using code ⭐ OPENHOUSE40 ⭐ at check out:AU: https://lilybod.com/discount/OPENHOUSEUK: https://uk.lilybod.com/discount/OPENHOUSE –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Join us in this insightful episode as we uncover the depths of emotional unavailability and gain a deeper understanding of ourselves and our relationships. Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumballFollow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__Connect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcastConnect with Dr. Tari Mack on Instagram: @drtarimack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ever thought about how the relationship with your father impacts the relationship with your partner, or the men / women you date or are interested in? It sounds weird, but maybe it's true. Louise is joined by Stephanie Therapy, a psychotherapist who specialises in childhood trauma, attachment and parental wounding.Join Louise & Stephanie as they start to look into the foundations of 'Daddy Issues' in a 3 part series. The ladies cover:  The difference between Daddy Issues and the Father Wound The many ways that the Father Wound can develop and show up What does 'an emotionally unavailable Father' actually mean Why children think the world revolves around them (and what happens when they learn it doesn't)  How to assess a parent's emotional unavailability The 4 types of 'emotional' parent  What we need vs. what we didn't get + Your ‘Daddy’ Blueprint And more!––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––⭐ Want to get more of your therapy fix? Want to 4 - 6 bonus episodes a month for just $3? ⭐ Get access to The House & OPENHOUSE's weekly premium content as well as asking our therapists anything + get access to our our community area for more love and support ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––  Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumballFollow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__Connect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselifeConnect with Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanietherapyConnect with Stephanie on TikTok: @loveandtherapy Sign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀ Music SourcesVibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarudMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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