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Attachment theory is a foundation of modern psychology — a framework for understanding human relationships and how we connect other people.

But has social media taken this concept — grounded in decades of research — too far?

Scroll through Instagram or TikTok for too long, and you might think that if you have a certain attachment style, you're fundamentally unlovable — or that you need to steer clear of people who are avoidant, anxious or not secure enough.

Today, what we get wrong about attachment styles. Plus, the experiments that helped discover them in the first place ... and how a better understanding of attachment could help us to heal.

If you liked this episode, you'll love our episode on when to trust your gut instinct and when to ignore it.

Do you know your love language? 

Maybe you've done an online test — tested your partner — spent time talking it over — even made decisions about your relationship on the basis of your love language.

But where did this concept of love languages even come from? And how good is the evidence that backs it up?

Today, two research psychologists go deep on the concept of love languages — and what they really mean for your relationships.

Want more relationship content from All in the Mind? Check out our episode Why heartbreak hurts so bad.

Do you wake up each morning refreshed and well-slept? Or are you the kind of person who tosses and turns for ages before falling asleep, ruminating on all of your missteps and stresses from the day?

If you chose option two, this episode is for you. Two sleep experts share advice on making night-time more restful — beyond the standard 'don't look at your phone before bed.' (Though that's important too).

This episode was first broadcast in March 2023.

Looking for something to listen to next? Check out our episode, Busting bias: what works and what doesn't.

Credits:

• Presenter/Producer: Sana Qadar
• Producer: Rose Kerr
• Sound engineer: Ann-Marie DeBettencor

Popular culture is endlessly fascinated with cults, and they have to capacity to make ordinary people do unthinkable things.

So how do cults reel people in and what does it take to leave?

What goes on in the multilingual mind? And what does it mean to 'lose' your language?

You might not think of yourself as a negotiator but big or small we all negotiate daily and getting better at it could make your life easier.

Addiction has long been a problem for humans, but smart phones and the internet have changed the game. So how can we find balance in a dopamine overloaded world? 

You've probably heard of unconscious bias but how are they formed and what can we do to stop the damage they can cause?

What does neuroscience and psychology tell us about how these traits are developed?

Are you outgoing or shy? there are pros and cons of each but is it possible to switch sides?