Attachment Theory in Action

Black Motherhood and the "White Gaze": Dr. Simeone Smith

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 [ssiemone@generationmend.com] * Dr. Siemone's Dissertation: "If Looks Could Heal" [https://www.proquest.com/docview/3241081047]   Get your tickets for the 2026 TIRF Conference here [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/trauma-informed-relationship-focused-conference-tickets-1681099737569]! https://www.attachmenttheoryinaction.com/ [https://www.attachmenttheoryinaction.com/]  https://www.tkcchaddock.org/events/atiawebinar/ [https://www.tkcchaddock.org/events/atiawebinar/]  https://shop.tkcchaddock.org/ [https://shop.tkcchaddock.org/]  https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19Xm5Nhk2K/  [https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19Xm5Nhk2K/] https://www.facebook.com/TKCChaddock [https://www.facebook.com/TKCChaddock] https://www.linkedin.com/company/tkcchaddock/posts/?feedView=all [https://www.linkedin.com/company/tkcchaddock/posts/?feedView=all] https://www.instagram.com/tkcchaddock [https://www.instagram.com/tkcchaddock] https://www.facebook.com/krugglesatchaddock [https://www.facebook.com/krugglesatchaddock] https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstynolan84/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstynolan84/]

How Compassion Works: Paul Condon & John Makransky

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/ [https://sustainablecompassion.org/]   Get your tickets for the 2026 TIRF Conference here [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/trauma-informed-relationship-focused-conference-tickets-1681099737569]! https://www.attachmenttheoryinaction.com/ [https://www.attachmenttheoryinaction.com/]  https://www.tkcchaddock.org/events/atiawebinar/ [https://www.tkcchaddock.org/events/atiawebinar/]  https://shop.tkcchaddock.org/ [https://shop.tkcchaddock.org/]  https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19Xm5Nhk2K/  [https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19Xm5Nhk2K/] https://www.facebook.com/TKCChaddock [https://www.facebook.com/TKCChaddock] https://www.linkedin.com/company/tkcchaddock/posts/?feedView=all [https://www.linkedin.com/company/tkcchaddock/posts/?feedView=all] https://www.instagram.com/tkcchaddock [https://www.instagram.com/tkcchaddock] https://www.facebook.com/krugglesatchaddock [https://www.facebook.com/krugglesatchaddock] https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstynolan84/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstynolan84/]

Planting Seeds of Worthiness: Regine Roy

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/ [https://link.edgepilot.com/s/221ad008/qYDGMewt70KeAudxwNM3kw?u=http://www.regineroy.com/] * @regenious [https://link.edgepilot.com/s/4be08193/GYF6iNqmSkSFb9WeaIm5bw?u=https://www.instagram.com/regenious] * @joinprojectgenius [https://link.edgepilot.com/s/5f8fbdb4/uvdXaGhvQ0uJTE-wAabOAA?u=https://www.instagram.com/joinprojectgenius] Get your tickets for the 2026 TIRF Conference here [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/trauma-informed-relationship-focused-conference-tickets-1681099737569]!   https://www.attachmenttheoryinaction.com/ [https://www.attachmenttheoryinaction.com/]  https://www.tkcchaddock.org/events/atiawebinar/ [https://www.tkcchaddock.org/events/atiawebinar/]  https://shop.tkcchaddock.org/ [https://shop.tkcchaddock.org/]  https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19Xm5Nhk2K/  [https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19Xm5Nhk2K/] https://www.facebook.com/TKCChaddock [https://www.facebook.com/TKCChaddock] https://www.linkedin.com/company/tkcchaddock/posts/?feedView=all [https://www.linkedin.com/company/tkcchaddock/posts/?feedView=all] https://www.instagram.com/tkcchaddock [https://www.instagram.com/tkcchaddock] https://www.facebook.com/krugglesatchaddock [https://www.facebook.com/krugglesatchaddock] https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstynolan84/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstynolan84/]

Connection, Safety and Attachment: Stephen Hanmer D'Elía

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/9383cbeb/impik_NYeEqFYQunRPc9hg?u=https://hanmer.org/] * https://link.edgepilot.com/s/fe30ed04/uaa0q0fmlkKoveJYxZlqag?u=https://yauguru.substack.com/ [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://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://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.attachmenttheoryinaction.com/]  https://www.tkcchaddock.org/events/atiawebinar/ [https://www.tkcchaddock.org/events/atiawebinar/]  https://shop.tkcchaddock.org/ [https://shop.tkcchaddock.org/]  https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19Xm5Nhk2K/  [https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19Xm5Nhk2K/] https://www.facebook.com/TKCChaddock [https://www.facebook.com/TKCChaddock] https://www.linkedin.com/company/tkcchaddock/posts/?feedView=all [https://www.linkedin.com/company/tkcchaddock/posts/?feedView=all] https://www.instagram.com/tkcchaddock [https://www.instagram.com/tkcchaddock] https://www.facebook.com/krugglesatchaddock [https://www.facebook.com/krugglesatchaddock] https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstynolan84/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstynolan84/]

Infinite Recovery Project: Jason Shiers

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 [https://link.edgepilot.com/s/4e1fb13c/UoG54uXpYUqQUhTpcL_y_Q?u=http://misunderstandingsofthemind.com/] * infiniterecoveryproject.com [https://link.edgepilot.com/s/6000186f/92S7vdczkE2flNfzUVsApA?u=http://infiniterecoveryproject.com/] https://www.attachmenttheoryinaction.com/ [https://www.attachmenttheoryinaction.com/]  https://www.tkcchaddock.org/events/atiawebinar/ [https://www.tkcchaddock.org/events/atiawebinar/]  https://shop.tkcchaddock.org/ [https://shop.tkcchaddock.org/]  https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19Xm5Nhk2K/  [https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19Xm5Nhk2K/] https://www.facebook.com/TKCChaddock [https://www.facebook.com/TKCChaddock] https://www.linkedin.com/company/tkcchaddock/posts/?feedView=all [https://www.linkedin.com/company/tkcchaddock/posts/?feedView=all] https://www.instagram.com/tkcchaddock [https://www.instagram.com/tkcchaddock] https://www.facebook.com/krugglesatchaddock [https://www.facebook.com/krugglesatchaddock] https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstynolan84/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstynolan84/]