Wise Mind: A DBT Podcast

Welcome back to Wise Mind: A DBT Podcast! We’re wrapping up our attachment series with the final episode on disorganised attachment, the last of the insecure attachment styles.
In this episode, we explore what disorganised attachment is, how it develops, and what it can look like in relationships and everyday life. We also discuss the mixed experience of wanting connection while simultaneously fearing it, and how these patterns can impact emotions, communication, and trust.
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Acknowledgment of Dr. Marsha M. Linehan and the Origins of DBT
We honor Dr. Marsha M. Linehan, psychologist and professor who created Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
It’s thanks to Dr. Linehan that DBT has become a proven intervention for a range of mental health challenges.
Wise Mind A DBT Podcast gratefully acknowledges that DBT is Dr. Linehan’s work, not ours, and we honor her legacy.

In this episode of Wise Mind: A DBT Podcast, we're answering one of the biggest questions people have before starting DBT: What actually happens in the pre-group assessment?
We take you behind the scenes of the DBT pre-group assessment, exploring what to expect, the questions we ask (and why we ask them), and why this process is so much more than just an intake appointment. We discuss how the assessment helps determine whether DBT is the right fit for you, sets you up for success in the program, and ensures you have the support you need before beginning group.
Whether you're considering joining a DBT skills group, have an assessment coming up, or you're simply curious about how the process works, this episode will answer your questions and help take some of the mystery out of getting started.
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Crisis Support
This space may include discussions that bring up strong emotions or difficult topics. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, please know you're not alone and support is available.
If you or someone you know is in crisis, we encourage you to reach out to:
Lifeline – 13 11 14 (24/7)
Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636
13YARN – 13 92 76 (A 24/7 national support line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people)
Emergency Services – 000 (if you are in immediate danger)

Acknowledgment of Dr. Marsha M. Linehan and the Origins of DBT
We honor Dr. Marsha M. Linehan, psychologist and professor who created Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
It’s thanks to Dr. Linehan that DBT has become a proven intervention for a range of mental health challenges.
Wise Mind A DBT Podcast gratefully acknowledges that DBT is Dr. Linehan’s work, not ours, and we honor her legacy.

🎙️ Welcome back to Wise Mind: A DBT Podcast! We’re wrapping up our attachment series with the final episode on disorganised attachment, the last of the insecure attachment styles.
In this episode, we explore what disorganised attachment is, how it develops, and what it can look like in relationships and everyday life. We also discuss the mixed experience of wanting connection while simultaneously fearing it, and how these patterns can impact emotions, communication, and trust.
If you’re wanting more Wise Mind, head over to our Patreon for bonus episodes and weekly resources, all available through wisemindcollective.com.au.
The best way to support the podcast is to listen, leave feedback, like, follow, subscribe, comment, and share wherever you get your podcasts!!

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Crisis Support
This space may include discussions that bring up strong emotions or difficult topics. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, please know you're not alone and support is available.
If you or someone you know is in crisis, we encourage you to reach out to:
Lifeline – 13 11 14 (24/7)
Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636
13YARN – 13 92 76 (A 24/7 national support line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people)
Emergency Services – 000 (if you are in immediate danger)

Acknowledgment of Dr. Marsha M. Linehan and the Origins of DBT
We honor Dr. Marsha M. Linehan, psychologist and professor who created Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
It’s thanks to Dr. Linehan that DBT has become a proven intervention for a range of mental health challenges.
Wise Mind A DBT Podcast gratefully acknowledges that DBT is Dr. Linehan’s work, not ours, and we honor her legacy.

This week we're exploring Avoidant Attachment, one of the three insecure attachment styles. In this episode, we unpack what avoidant attachment is, how it develops, and the ways it can show up in relationships, emotions, and everyday life.
We discuss common traits of avoidant attachment, why people may struggle with vulnerability and closeness, and most importantly, how change is possible. We explore practical strategies for building awareness, strengthening relationships, and moving toward a more secure attachment style.
Plus, we have a very exciting announcement to share with our Wise Mind community! 🎉
If you're interested in attachment theory, personal growth, relationships, or DBT skills, this is an episode you won't want to miss.
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This space may include discussions that bring up strong emotions or difficult topics. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, please know you're not alone and support is available.
If you or someone you know is in crisis, we encourage you to reach out to:
Lifeline – 13 11 14 (24/7)
Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636
13YARN – 13 92 76 (A 24/7 national support line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people)
Emergency Services – 000 (if you are in immediate danger)

Acknowledgment of Dr. Marsha M. Linehan and the Origins of DBT
We honor Dr. Marsha M. Linehan, psychologist and professor who created Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
It’s thanks to Dr. Linehan that DBT has become a proven intervention for a range of mental health challenges.
Wise Mind A DBT Podcast gratefully acknowledges that DBT is Dr. Linehan’s work, not ours, and we honor her legacy.

In Part 2 of our attachment series, Raichel and Maddy from Wise Mind: A DBT Podcast explore anxious attachment, also known as preoccupied or anxious-preoccupied attachment. This is one of the three insecure attachment styles and is often marked by a strong need for closeness alongside fears of rejection, abandonment, and disconnection.
The episode explains how anxious attachment develops through early experiences and relationships, and why patterns that were once protective can become maladaptive in adulthood. Rachel and Maddy discuss the cycle of reassurance-seeking, overthinking, emotional intensity, and relationship anxiety that can unintentionally push loved ones away, creating the very abandonment fears people are trying to avoid.
They also connect these patterns to brain pathways, the nervous system, and emotional responses, helping listeners understand why anxious attachment can feel so overwhelming and automatic. The episode explores common traits of anxious attachment and offers practical ways to move towards healthier, more secure relationships including of course where DBT fits in!
Most importantly, this episode emphasises a hopeful message: attachment styles are not fixed. With self-awareness, DBT skills, healthy relationships, and intentional healing, it is possible to develop greater security, confidence, and emotional balance in relationships.

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This space may include discussions that bring up strong emotions or difficult topics. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, please know you're not alone and support is available.
If you or someone you know is in crisis, we encourage you to reach out to:
Lifeline – 13 11 14 (24/7)
Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636
13YARN – 13 92 76 (A 24/7 national support line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people)
Emergency Services – 000 (if you are in immediate danger)

Acknowledgment of Dr. Marsha M. Linehan and the Origins of DBT
We honor Dr. Marsha M. Linehan, psychologist and professor who created Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
It’s thanks to Dr. Linehan that DBT has become a proven intervention for a range of mental health challenges.
Wise Mind A DBT Podcast gratefully acknowledges that DBT is Dr. Linehan’s work, not ours, and we honor her legacy.