Madeleine speaks with Dr. Emily Bashah, a renowned psychologist based in Arizona, to delve into the complex topics of radicalisation and dangerous ideologies. Drawing from her extensive experience in clinical psychology and forensic consulting, Dr. Bashah unpacks how these ideologies take root, what makes individuals—particularly young people—vulnerable, and the role of social isolation in the process.

This episode explores actionable strategies for parents, educators, and communities to safeguard children from becoming isolated and susceptible to harmful influences, emphasizing the importance of connection, critical thinking, and open communication in preventing radicalization.

Dr Bashah's Book: https://www.optamerican.com/library

Parenting Types Podcast link: https://www.optamerican.com/podcast/episode/ca6ae501/parenting-types-how-both-attachment-and-anti-fragility-are-important-to-your-childs-success

Worksheets: https://www.optamerican.com/_files/ugd/56553d_99fb2af3fdd54e44886c07393548e38c.pdf

https://www.optamerican.com/_files/ugd/56553d_4e03706d7f44486185da908583ca3366.pdf

Madeleine's site: https://resilientkids.org.nz/

Get in touch: resilientkidspod@gmail.com