Todd Baratz

Todd explores the illusion of seeking security and validation from external sources like relationships or circumstances. Tracing patterns of anxiety and control back to childhood experiences of powerlessness, he advocates cultivating internal emotional resilience. Rather than obsessing over a partner's behavior or frantically trying to prevent abandonment, the key is developing self-trust and the ability to nurture one's own sense of security from within. This journey involves confronting old wounds, becoming aware of spiraling thoughts rooted in past fears, and gently reminding ourselves that we are no longer powerless children. While healthy relationships enhance well-being, true security arises from the quiet confidence that we can handle life's uncertainties without losing our sense of self.