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Moment: The Real Reason You Repeat the Same Relationships (It’s Not Bad Luck)

In this episode, Dr. Rena Malik talks with Jessica Baum about the importance of healing attachment wounds and emotional trauma through relationships. They discuss how past experiences shape adult patterns—including sexual health—and share practical advice for finding supportive spaces to foster genuine growth.

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In this episode, Dr. Rena Malik sits down with Jessica Baum to discuss the transformative power of healing attachment wounds and emotional trauma. Together, they explore why deep healing happens in relationships, the role of protectors like workaholism, and how patterns from childhood shape our adult lives—including sexual health and intimacy. Listeners will learn about practical approaches to personal growth and the importance of finding the right support for lasting change.


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00:00 Psychedelics and Healing
00:19 Revisiting Past Wounds
01:30 Necessity of Re-experiencing Trauma
02:22 Avoidance and Repetition of Patterns
04:03 Personal Healing Journeys
05:38 Science Behind “Doing the Work”
07:34 Coping Mechanisms and Protectors
08:43 Impact of Trauma on Sex
10:01 Wheel of Attachment Explanation
12:19 Finding the Right Professional


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