In this episode, Kirsty sits down with holistic sleep coach and founder of "Embrace and Nurture", Maria Domenech Florit, to explore the powerful connection between attachment, responsiveness, and children’s sleep. Show Notes: https://link.edgepilot.com/s/4c0a4118/3h_qX695REaHHre-uNMNgw?u=https://www.embraceandnurture.com/ https://link.edgepilot.com/s/74b32cf7/xKEt5SkOxkWHljcNqN-2EQ?u=https://www.instagram.com/embrace.and.nurture/ https://link.edgepilot.com/s/d1236d2c/POdDq_MMdk20GDgRF8MEJA?u=https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572110593160 Freebies From Maria! Get your tickets for the 2026 TIRF Conference here! https://www.attachmenttheoryinaction.com/ https://www.tkcchaddock.org/events/atiawebinar/ https://shop.tkcchaddock.org/ https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19Xm5Nhk2K/ https://www.facebook.com/TKCChaddock https://www.linkedin.com/company/tkcchaddock/posts/?feedView=all https://www.instagram.com/tkcchaddock https://www.facebook.com/krugglesatchaddock https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstynolan84/
In this exciting episode, Jenna is back as guest host! She sits down with Dr. Siemone Smith, a family therapist and founder of Generation Mend, as they talk about black motherhood, the white gaze, and how racial differences impact motherhood as a whole. Show Notes: ssiemone@generationmend.com Dr. Siemone's Dissertation: "If Looks Could Heal" Get your tickets for the 2026 TIRF Conference here! https://www.attachmenttheoryinaction.com/ https://www.tkcchaddock.org/events/atiawebinar/ https://shop.tkcchaddock.org/ https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19Xm5Nhk2K/ https://www.facebook.com/TKCChaddock https://www.linkedin.com/company/tkcchaddock/posts/?feedView=all https://www.instagram.com/tkcchaddock https://www.facebook.com/krugglesatchaddock https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstynolan84/
This week, Kirsty sits down with John Makransky, Ph.D and Paul Condon, Ph.D to explore how Buddhist contemplative practices intersect with attachment theory to cultivate compassion and healing. Show Notes: To find out more and access Paul and John's book, please go to https://sustainablecompassion.org/ Get your tickets for the 2026 TIRF Conference here! https://www.attachmenttheoryinaction.com/ https://www.tkcchaddock.org/events/atiawebinar/ https://shop.tkcchaddock.org/ https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19Xm5Nhk2K/ https://www.facebook.com/TKCChaddock https://www.linkedin.com/company/tkcchaddock/posts/?feedView=all https://www.instagram.com/tkcchaddock https://www.facebook.com/krugglesatchaddock https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstynolan84/
In this episode, Kirsty sits down with Regine Roy, founder of Queen Geniuses Inc., to discuss her inspiring journey from her childhood experiences in Brooklyn to her work empowering youth and families. Together, they explore themes of resilience, cultural identity, self-worth, and the power of creating emotionally safe spaces for healing and growth. Show Notes: https://link.edgepilot.com/s/221ad008/qYDGMewt70KeAudxwNM3kw?u=http://www.regineroy.com/ @regenious @joinprojectgenius Get your tickets for the 2026 TIRF Conference here! https://www.attachmenttheoryinaction.com/ https://www.tkcchaddock.org/events/atiawebinar/ https://shop.tkcchaddock.org/ https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19Xm5Nhk2K/ https://www.facebook.com/TKCChaddock https://www.linkedin.com/company/tkcchaddock/posts/?feedView=all https://www.instagram.com/tkcchaddock https://www.facebook.com/krugglesatchaddock https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstynolan84/
In this episode, Kirsty sits down with licensed clinical social worker and therapist, Stephen Hanmer D'Elía, to discuss how connection, safety, and the nervous system shape attachment in all aspects of our lives, from the individual, to the dyad, to the community and even systems at large. Stephen’s work extends beyond the therapy space – gain access to his powerful insights using the links below. Show Notes: https://link.edgepilot.com/s/9383cbeb/impik_NYeEqFYQunRPc9hg?u=https://hanmer.org/ https://link.edgepilot.com/s/fe30ed04/uaa0q0fmlkKoveJYxZlqag?u=https://yauguru.substack.com/ https://link.edgepilot.com/s/03b9094a/E19F_g0bvEifO8M0FQQjPg?u=https://www.linkedin.com/in/yauguru/ https://yauguru.substack.com/p/attachment-and-the-fragility-of-this?r=217mr3&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&triedRedirect=true https://www.attachmenttheoryinaction.com/ https://www.tkcchaddock.org/events/atiawebinar/ https://shop.tkcchaddock.org/ https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19Xm5Nhk2K/ https://www.facebook.com/TKCChaddock https://www.linkedin.com/company/tkcchaddock/posts/?feedView=all https://www.instagram.com/tkcchaddock https://www.facebook.com/krugglesatchaddock https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstynolan84/
In this episode, Kirsty speaks with Jason Shiers, founder of the Infinite Recovery Project, about his journey from childhood trauma and addiction to spiritual awakening and healing, and how these experiences shaped his “model of well-being” approach to therapy, parenting, and recovery. Show Notes: misunderstandingsofthemind.com infiniterecoveryproject.com https://www.attachmenttheoryinaction.com/ https://www.tkcchaddock.org/events/atiawebinar/ https://shop.tkcchaddock.org/ https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19Xm5Nhk2K/ https://www.facebook.com/TKCChaddock https://www.linkedin.com/company/tkcchaddock/posts/?feedView=all https://www.instagram.com/tkcchaddock https://www.facebook.com/krugglesatchaddock https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstynolan84/
This week, Kirsty speaks with Dr. Robert Karen, a clinical psychologist and author, about the evolution of attachment theory, its relevance for today’s parents and professionals, and how understanding our earliest bonds can shape healthier relationships across the lifespan. Show Notes: https://www.attachmenttheoryinaction.com/ https://www.tkcchaddock.org/events/atiawebinar/ https://shop.tkcchaddock.org/ https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19Xm5Nhk2K/ https://www.facebook.com/TKCChaddock https://www.linkedin.com/company/tkcchaddock/posts/?feedView=all https://www.instagram.com/tkcchaddock https://www.facebook.com/krugglesatchaddock https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstynolan84/
Kirsty sits down with the founder of Metta Group and meditation specialist, George Haas, to explore how blending meditation with attachment theory can support healing, emotional regulation, and stronger relationships. Show Notes: https://www.mettagroup.org/ https://www.attachmenttheoryinaction.com/ https://www.tkcchaddock.org/events/atiawebinar/ https://shop.tkcchaddock.org/ https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19Xm5Nhk2K/ https://www.facebook.com/TKCChaddock https://www.linkedin.com/company/tkcchaddock/posts/?feedView=all https://www.instagram.com/tkcchaddock https://www.facebook.com/krugglesatchaddock https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstynolan84/
In this episode, Debra Wesselmann, a mental health practitioner and co-founder of The Attachment and Trauma Center of Nebraska, shares insights from her updated book on integrative attachment trauma protocols, exploring how EMDR, family therapy, and psychoeducation can support children and families healing from trauma. Show Notes: debrawesselmann.com wwnorton.com/books/9781324053354 https://link.edgepilot.com/s/7033c2e7/iBxHFEleY0OH0PTrjJBWvA?u=https://www.instagram.com/norton.mentalhealth/ https://link.edgepilot.com/s/9e7e1053/z0CuPkxWo0GUia5rBv9DbQ?u=https://www.facebook.com/NortonMentalHealth/ https://www.attachmenttheoryinaction.com/ https://www.tkcchaddock.org/events/atiawebinar/ https://shop.tkcchaddock.org/ https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19Xm5Nhk2K/ https://www.facebook.com/TKCChaddock https://www.linkedin.com/company/tkcchaddock/posts/?feedView=all https://www.instagram.com/tkcchaddock https://www.facebook.com/krugglesatchaddock https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstynolan84/
In this episode, Kirsty sits down with Sarah Goodapple, Chaddock Family Coach and illustrator of Chad the Cougar and the Forest of Feelings, to discuss the power of presence, the importance of co-regulation, and how children’s books can support healing and connection in families. Show Notes: https://www.chaddock.org/books/ https://www.attachmenttheoryinaction.com/ https://www.tkcchaddock.org/events/atiawebinar/ https://shop.tkcchaddock.org/ https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19Xm5Nhk2K/ https://www.facebook.com/TKCChaddock https://www.linkedin.com/company/tkcchaddock/posts/?feedView=all https://www.instagram.com/tkcchaddock https://www.facebook.com/krugglesatchaddock https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstynolan84/
In this episode, I welcome back Phillip Wire, teacher and author of "Trauma Informed Tragedy", for a follow up to last week's conversation. We explore real-world solutions to support students and staff through the power of arts, physical activity, discipline with relationships at the center, and the role of alternative schools. Show Notes: Get the Book Get Philip's Other Book Philip's Facebook Page https://www.attachmenttheoryinaction.com/ https://www.tkcchaddock.org/events/atiawebinar/ https://shop.tkcchaddock.org/ https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19Xm5Nhk2K/ https://www.facebook.com/TKCChaddock https://www.linkedin.com/company/tkcchaddock/posts/?feedView=all https://www.instagram.com/tkcchaddock https://www.facebook.com/krugglesatchaddock https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstynolan84/
In this episode, I talk with Philip Wire, teacher and author of "Trauma Informed Tragedy", about trauma-informed teaching, the role of attachment in schools, and how we can better support both students and educators through meaningful change. Show Notes: Get the Book Get Philip's Other Book Philip's Facebook Page https://www.attachmenttheoryinaction.com/ https://www.tkcchaddock.org/events/atiawebinar/ https://shop.tkcchaddock.org/ https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19Xm5Nhk2K/ https://www.facebook.com/TKCChaddock https://www.linkedin.com/company/tkcchaddock/posts/?feedView=all https://www.instagram.com/tkcchaddock https://www.facebook.com/krugglesatchaddock https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstynolan84/
In this episode, Kirsty is joined by Mackenzie Salas, co-founder of the Culture Shift Tour, for a conversation about healing from trauma, building secure relationships, and breaking generational cycles, both as a therapist and a parent. Show Notes: jaredscottspeaks.com https://www.attachmenttheoryinaction.com/ https://www.tkcchaddock.org/events/atiawebinar/ https://shop.tkcchaddock.org/ https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19Xm5Nhk2K/ https://www.facebook.com/TKCChaddock https://www.linkedin.com/company/tkcchaddock/posts/?feedView=all https://www.instagram.com/tkcchaddock https://www.facebook.com/krugglesatchaddock https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstynolan84/
This week, Kirsty sits down with Dr. Yosi Amram, a licensed clinical psychologist, CEO leadership coach and author, for to explore how spiritual intelligence can deepen connection, strengthen leadership, and support healing in relationships. Show Notes: https://link.edgepilot.com/s/8f924ccc/UZmMSnjkZUa5VFzK3B-wMQ?u=https://yosiamram.net/ https://link.edgepilot.com/s/02a557b6/OriiiKog-0mo5XaV3J8RUQ?u=https://www.youtube.com/@awakeningspiritualintelligence https://www.attachmenttheoryinaction.com/ https://www.tkcchaddock.org/events/atiawebinar/ https://shop.tkcchaddock.org/ https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19Xm5Nhk2K/ https://www.facebook.com/TKCChaddock https://www.linkedin.com/company/tkcchaddock/posts/?feedView=all https://www.instagram.com/tkcchaddock https://www.facebook.com/krugglesatchaddock https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstynolan84/
Today, Kirsty sits down with Aubrey Aust, a writer, researcher and master's candidate at NYU. Together, they talk about the ins and outs of relational safety and how to establish healthy boundaries to foster secure attachment. Show Notes: https://link.edgepilot.com/s/a340c971/7OWa_lu-4EeZlbw9sxMFKw?u=http://www.aubreyaust.com/ https://www.instagram.com/aubrey__aust/ https://www.attachmenttheoryinaction.com/ https://www.tkcchaddock.org/events/atiawebinar/ https://shop.tkcchaddock.org/ https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19Xm5Nhk2K/ https://www.facebook.com/TKCChaddock https://www.linkedin.com/company/tkcchaddock/posts/?feedView=all https://www.instagram.com/tkcchaddock https://www.facebook.com/krugglesatchaddock https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstynolan84/
This week, Kirsty welcomes Bethany Hall, a licensed family nurse practitioner and foster and adoptive mother, to the podcast for a conversation about children with difficult behaviors. Together, they talk about attachment and different ways to support your child through their struggles. Show Notes: https://link.edgepilot.com/s/a9b71ebe/n-Q5cx_KoUiEOcyXDgp3eg?u=https://chosen.care/displacing-shame/ https://link.edgepilot.com/s/fd05e58f/B0zY2Qz18kaijDBd6TQoug?u=https://chosen.care/services/training/ https://link.edgepilot.com/s/f8bd3bb9/UIAE-_DupE_9udJ3eXMniw?u=https://www.facebook.com/chosen.care/ https://link.edgepilot.com/s/9c2977f2/BNwdpegOl0m-yGWzG_tmnA?u=https://www.instagram.com/chosen_care/ https://link.edgepilot.com/s/17ba5242/V9y2uYs75EGE-Zd7Aq6_VQ?u=https://www.linkedin.com/company/chosencareinc/ https://www.attachmenttheoryinaction.com/ https://www.tkcchaddock.org/events/atiawebinar/ https://shop.tkcchaddock.org/ https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19Xm5Nhk2K/ https://www.facebook.com/TKCChaddock https://www.linkedin.com/company/tkcchaddock/posts/?feedView=all https://www.instagram.com/tkcchaddock https://www.facebook.com/krugglesatchaddock https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstynolan84/
Today, Kirsty welcomes back Dr. Rachel Aarons, a psychotherapist, certified EMDR therapist and author, for a conversation about early trauma protocol and the different techniques that Dr. Aarons uses in her work. She also provides insight into her Practicum Training for therapists and clinicians. More details on the next CE credit approved training in the spring can be found at earlytraumaprotocol.com. You will also find access to Dr. Aarons upcoming free webinar on her website Show Notes: https://www.rachelaarons.com/about-the-author2.html https://www.earlytraumaprotocol.com/ https://www.attachmenttheoryinaction.com/ https://www.tkcchaddock.org/events/atiawebinar/ https://shop.tkcchaddock.org/ https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19Xm5Nhk2K/ https://www.facebook.com/TKCChaddock https://www.linkedin.com/company/tkcchaddock/posts/?feedView=all https://www.instagram.com/tkcchaddock https://www.facebook.com/krugglesatchaddock https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstynolan84/
This week, Kirsty speaks with Mandi Freger, author of "From Exhausted to Energized" and a licensed behavioral specialist and licensed professional counselor. Together, they speak about children with mental illnesses with a focus on ASD, energy psychology, and ways to help your child through their difficult behaviors. Show Notes Get Mandi's Book! https://link.edgepilot.com/s/f499c0c8/9PoHSmJjNkqyZ0jKK_W5Lg?u=http://www.mandifreger.com/ https://link.edgepilot.com/s/4cf16363/zNuXqkVI90WXXiVjEcjOjg?u=https://www.facebook.com/mandifreger https://link.edgepilot.com/s/ce69036a/Ye2teQ3J-ESexIZTRvrhxA?u=http://www.linkedin.com/in/mandifreger https://www.attachmenttheoryinaction.com/ https://www.tkcchaddock.org/events/atiawebinar/ https://shop.tkcchaddock.org/ https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19Xm5Nhk2K/ https://www.facebook.com/TKCChaddock https://www.linkedin.com/company/tkcchaddock/posts/?feedView=all https://www.instagram.com/tkcchaddock https://www.facebook.com/krugglesatchaddock https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstynolan84/
In this episode, Kirsty sits down with Dr. Nima Rahmany, a previous chiropractor who is now a leading expert in shadow work, emotional regulation and healing attachment wounds. Together, they talk about his healing journey and how to create deeper connections in relationships. Show Notes: Take the Attachment Style Quiz! https://link.edgepilot.com/s/bc9a349c/PFxK6ZmAn0G3duKrpw-ZmQ?u=https://www.facebook.com/drnimarahmany/ https://link.edgepilot.com/s/1e7ada24/2qn_s2hN-0ehZRCgRfqoQw?u=https://www.instagram.com/drnima/?hl=en https://link.edgepilot.com/s/88ff8d41/x6fboMgJ6kyIV2a7lZ7FPA?u=https://www.youtube.com/c/drnimarahmany https://www.attachmenttheoryinaction.com/ https://www.tkcchaddock.org/events/atiawebinar/ https://shop.tkcchaddock.org/ https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19Xm5Nhk2K/ https://www.facebook.com/TKCChaddock https://www.linkedin.com/company/tkcchaddock/posts/?feedView=all https://www.instagram.com/tkcchaddock https://www.facebook.com/krugglesatchaddock https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstynolan84/
This week, Kirsty sits down with Chef Kibby, a biological, foster, and adoptive father with 25 years of culinary experience. Together, they talk about the parallels between hunger and attachment and how you can connect with your own children through food. Show Notes: chefkibby.com facebook.com/chefkibby instagram.com/chefkibby https://link.edgepilot.com/s/da007f99/D7b4OQpVNEyFVvBpRDPZvA?u=https://www.youtube.com/@chefkibby https://www.attachmenttheoryinaction.com/ https://www.tkcchaddock.org/events/atiawebinar/ https://shop.tkcchaddock.org/ https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19Xm5Nhk2K/ https://www.facebook.com/TKCChaddock https://www.linkedin.com/company/tkcchaddock/posts/?feedView=all https://www.instagram.com/tkcchaddock https://www.facebook.com/krugglesatchaddock https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstynolan84/
Sam Lee
Interesting taster but this really felt cut short, please consider longer episodes 🙏 expression is so much more true when there's no time limit
Lesa Jeannette
Fantastic episode!