Wendy Sellers chats with Dr. Jessie Stern about how attachment theory offers practical tools for navigating difficult workplace relationships. They discuss insights from her new book, exploring how awareness and empathy can turn challenging interactions into opportunities for connection and growth.
In this thought-provoking episode, host Wendy Sellers talks with Dr. Jessie Stern, Ph.D., an American psychologist, researcher, and assistant professor at Pomona College. With more than 50 published works on relationships and features in outlets like CNN, The Conversation, and Scientific American, Dr. Stern brings deep insight into how attachment styles influence our interactions—especially in the workplace. Wendy and Dr. Stern explore her new book (co-authored with Rachel Samson), An Attachment-Based Guide to Dealing with Challenging People, uncovering how understanding attachment can transform difficult dynamics at work and beyond.
Dr. Jessie Stern, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Pomona College
LinkedIn: Dr. Jessie Stern
- Episode #486 :: Monday Nov 3, 2025 - Understanding and Managing Challenging Relationships
