The Power of Attachment with Diane Poole Heller hosted by Darcy Sterling

Attachment theory offers one of the most powerful frameworks for understanding human connection, healing, and relational dynamics. It teaches us that the way we bonded with our earliest caregivers creates a blueprint for how we express needs, respond to intimacy, and relate to others throughout life. In this featured interview, Dr. Diane Poole Heller—internationally recognized expert in attachment and trauma—joins therapist Darcy Lockman to explore how attachment styles form, how they influence adult relationships, and how healing is possible at any stage of life. Dr. Heller is the author of The Power of Attachment: How to Create Deep and Lasting Relationships and the creator of the DARe (Dynamic Attachment Re-patterning experience) training program for clinicians. Her work blends neuroscience, somatic awareness, and practical tools to support individuals and professionals on the path toward secure attachment. In this conversation, you’ll learn: • The four main attachment styles and how they develop • How attachment patterns affect communication, conflict, and connection • Tools for healing attachment wounds and cultivating secure attachment • Guidance for couples navigating different attachment styles Whether you're a practitioner, a partner, or someone on a personal healing journey, this conversation offers valuable insights and accessible tools to support greater connection and emotional safety. Learn more about Dr. Diane Poole Heller and attachment theory: https://traumasolutions.com Learn more about Dr. Darcy Sterling: https://www.askdrdarcy.com