Do you ever shrink, freeze, or overreact with authority figures?

It could happen with a boss, a professor, or even a doctor.

Your heart races, your thoughts scramble, and afterward you think, Why did I react like that?

You are not alone.

For many women, interactions with authority can trigger strong emotional responses that may not make sense in the moment.

Today, we are breaking down why this happens, how it shows up, and the practical steps you can take to change the pattern.

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You keep attracting the same relationship patterns and don't know why. Psychotherapist Jessica Baum explains it's not your fault—your body remembers childhood dynamics through implicit memory and unconsciously recreates them in adulthood. Insecure attachment lives in your nervous system, not just your mind.

Discover why healing happens through safe relationships (not isolation), how to develop "earned security" even if your childhood was chaotic, and why depending on healthy people is the counterintuitive path to inner safety. True healing is somatic, body-based, and possible at any age.

Connect with Jessica Baum on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Also, here is the freebie link that Jessica mentioned in the episode.

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Tired of mixed signals and emotional rollercoasters? In this episode, Terri Cole breaks down what real relationship green flags and red flags look like—so you can stop guessing and start choosing better.

Learn how to spot inconsistency, emotional immaturity, and genuine care before getting too deep. Healthy love isn't about drama—it's about steady effort, respect, and shared growth.

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