Straight Up With Steph
Straight Up With Steph
Stephanie Botts
Ep 105: Relationship Advice for Every Stage: From Dating to Long-Term Love
42 minutes Posted Aug 28, 2026 at 4:00 pm.
dating apps, attachment theory, secure vs insecure attachments
can we change, becoming more securely attached
people pleasing, how to regulate yourself, text anxiety, ghosting
why certain people are attracted to each other, toxic relationships
dating red and green flags, healthy dating, self trust
attachment styles at work, communicating what we need, connect with Emma
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Why do some relationships feel easy and secure while others leave us overthinking every text, questioning ourselves, or constantly needing reassurance? In this episode of Straight Up With Steph®, I’m joined by psychotherapist Emma Mead for a conversation about relationships at every stage—from navigating the early days of dating to building healthier, more secure long-term relationships. We talk about dating apps, texting anxiety, ghosting, red and green flags, communication, people-pleasing,...