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May 27, 2025 • 47min

Building Relational Safety: Aubrey Aust

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/
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May 13, 2025 • 47min

Connecting with All Children: Bethany Hall

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/
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Apr 29, 2025 • 45min

Early Trauma Protocol - Part 2: Dr. Rachel Aarons

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/
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Apr 15, 2025 • 48min

Caring for the Neuro-Diverse Child: Mandi Freger

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/
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Apr 1, 2025 • 45min

It Doesn't Have to be Catastrophic: Dr. Nima Rahmany

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/
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Mar 18, 2025 • 48min

Hungry for Connection: Chef Kibby

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/
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Mar 4, 2025 • 51min

Tailoring Treatment to Attachment Patterns: Karen Pando-Mars

Karen Pando-Mars, a Licensed MFT and founder of the Sandtray Network, shares her expertise on attachment theory in therapy. She delves into the transformative power of poetry in addressing trauma and emphasizes client empowerment. The nuances of sensitivity and responsiveness in caregiving are explored, as well as the complex interplay of attachment patterns and adult relationships. Karen provides practical strategies for therapists to cater to different attachment styles, highlighting the importance of recognizing emotions in both children and adults.
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Feb 18, 2025 • 55min

Early Trauma Protocol: Dr. Rachel Aarons

Today, Kirsty sits down with Dr. Rachel Aarons LCSW, a psychotherapist, certified EMDR therapist, and author, to discuss The Early Trauma Protocol—her groundbreaking methodology for healing trauma at its roots. With over 45 years of clinical experience, Dr. Aarons helps therapists understand the profound impact of preverbal trauma by examining the earliest developmental stages of childhood. In this conversation, she shares how addressing early attachment injuries—traumas formed before conscious memory—can lead to deep, lasting transformation for both therapists and their clients. 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/  
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Feb 4, 2025 • 54min

Anatomy of a Meltdown: Dr. Jennifer Rosinia

This week, Jenna is back as our guest host and she's joined by Dr. Jennifer Rosinia, an occupational therapist and President of Kid Links Unlimited. Together, they break down the stages of a meltdown, explain how it differs from a tantrum, and explore ways to strengthen attachment through positive reactions to a meltdown.   Show Notes:  - Jennifer's Email 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/
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Jan 21, 2025 • 1h 1min

Educators and Attachment: Lesley Koplow

Kirsty is joined by Lesley Koplow, an expert in children's mental health and founder of the Schools That Heal Network. They dive into how childhood experiences shape educators’ interactions with students. Lesley shares insights on creating emotionally responsive classrooms, emphasizing the importance of supportive environments for fostering creativity. They discuss the role of cultural understanding in connecting with diverse children and highlight the balance between structured routines and inviting exploration in educational settings.

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