Why We Repeat Patterns — And How to Heal Through Relationship
The Angry Therapist Podcast · The Angry Therapist
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Show Notes
In this module of the video course, we explore why we repeat the same relationship patterns — even when we know they’re not good for us — and how understanding your emotional wiring can shift everything.
You’ll learn:
- Why familiar relationships feel magnetic (even when they hurt)
- How early belonging shapes adult attraction
- The difference between healthy excitement and chaos
- How to navigate triggers with someone instead of alone
- Why healing happens in relationship, not isolation
- How to rewire your patterns with compassion instead of shame
This episode is a reminder that your patterns aren’t failures — they’re information. And once you understand them, you can create the relationships you’ve always deserved.
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