Ep. 56: What is the Science of Daddy Issues? w/ Cody Isabel
In Today’s Episode: What is the Science of Daddy Issues? Join Cody Isabel, neuroscience expert and IFS practitioner, who shares his insights on the misunderstood psychology behind “daddy issues” and how they affect both men and women in surprising ways. Key Takeaways from Today’s Episode: -Daddy issues affect men and women equally, but show up differently depending on gender and attachment style -These emotional patterns are rooted in childhood experiences and are linked to measurable changes in the brain -Healing is not only possible—it’s scientific, accessible, and starts with understanding your inner parts Questions We Answer in This Episode: -Do men have daddy issues too? -How do father wounds shape the brain and adult relationships? -Can attachment trauma be healed through neuroscience-backed methods like IFS?
Key Points
- Daddy issues affect both men and women equally, with about sixty percent of the population experiencing some form of father wound.
- Insecure attachment patterns, often originating from inconsistent or absent father figures, can manifest in various ways such as anxiety, emotional shutdown, and difficulty setting boundaries.
- Healing father wounds involves recognizing and compassionately engaging with your inner child parts, often with the help of therapies like Internal Family Systems (IFS), to rewire your brain for more secure attachments.
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