Date: November 10, 2023

Name of podcast: The Forever Friends Podcast

Episode title and number: S01E03 - How Attachments Styles and the Mother Would Affect Your Friendships

Brief summary of episode: Wendy speaks with Dr. Luz Maria Villanueva, clinical psychologist, sex and intimacy coach, and published author, about attachment styles and their impact on building and overcoming obstacles in friendships. Dr. Luz also dives into the psychological, cultural, and sociological origins of relationship behaviors, and highlights the importance of women supporting each other.

Chapters:

Introducing Our Guest - Dr. Luz Maria Villanueva [0:00]

Attachment Styles, How They Are Formed, and How They Impact Our Relationships [2:30]

Attachment Styles Characteristics [5:29]

Wendy Shares Her Attachment Style and Its Impact on Her Friendships [9:16]
Dr. Luz Breaks Down the Challenges Behind Wendy’s Story [13:03]

Wendy Recalls the Loss of a Childhood Friendship [15:10]

Dr. Luz Discusses How Culture and Biology Play Into Attachment Style [17:56]

Wendy Cuts Off a Friendship [22:41]
Understanding Distress Patterns in a Friendship [24:35]

Being Vulnerable and Authentic [25:52]

Prioritizing Self Care in Order to Maintain Healthy Friendships [28:33]
The Mother Wound [30:51]

Conflicts and Sisterhood [35:58]

Why Support Between Women is Critical [43:16]

Guest:

Luz María Villanueva, M.A., Ph.D., a clinical psychologist, who has worked internationally with both individuals and groups, is a credential college instructor and counselor, who has taught psychology and cross-cultural studies. She is a sex and intimacy coach with clients across the United States and other countries. She conducted a radio program for audiences in both Mexico and the United States. Presently, she is a continuous guest on podcast and online radio shows internationally. Writes for an internationally recognized magazine on relationships and sexuality - “Latinas Con Poder”. President and co-founder of non-profit “Latinas with Purpose”.  Psi Chi member and contributor.  Published author, researcher, and speaker.

Website: https://www.discoverpassionwithdrluz.com/

Instagram: @DISCOVERPASSIONWITHDRLUZ

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