Best Reactive Attachment Podcasts (2025)

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Unpacking Natalia Grace: Parenting Failures, Reactive Attachment, and How NOT to Handle Adoption 1:28:26

9d ago1:28:26

1:28:26

The narrative surrounding Natalia Grace is filled with confusion and conflicting accounts. In this episode, we dissect the timeline and dig into the truth surrounding her age, while also holding her adoptive parents accountable for their deeply troubling behavior. We discuss the potential psychological factors influencing the parents, such as histr…

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E23: High school- I have to let go and accept what is 17:06

1d ago17:06

17:06

Confession: I have to let go of what I thought high school would be like for Lane and accept the fact that he needs more specialized and individualized attention that simply is not available in a traditional high school. Luckily, there are lots of options out there for kids like mine. The trick is figuring out which one will be the best for Lane. S…

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The Hawks, the Yacht, and the Powerless Non-Ranger: the Life and Crimes of Skylar Deleon 1:17:21

1d ago1:17:21

1:17:21

In this episode, we talk about a murder perpetrated by a former power rangers actor... but not that one! Skylar Deleon is a former child actor turned career criminal who built a cadre of inmates, guards, and a baby mama to try to scam and murder their way to wealth at the expense of a very nice retired couple. We discuss the convoluted crime, the s…

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EP 100: Attachment Based Suicide Assessment in EFT Emotionally Focused Therapy - Featuring EFT Trainer Rachel Thomas 45:51

3d ago45:51

45:51

In this powerful episode of the We Heart Therapy Youtube Channel and podcast, on our series EFT Talk, host Dr. Belle (Anabelle Bugatti aka Dr. Belle, PhD, LMFT) is joined by certified AZ EFT Trainer Rachel Thomas, LMFT, to explore Attachment-Based Suicide Assessment within the framework of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). 🎙️ Together we delve int…

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Seeing and Filling Gaps in Foster Care with Amanda Preston 48:16

3d ago48:16

48:16

What happens when your foster care journey leads you to places you never imagined? Amanda Preston knows this path intimately - from young newlyweds dreaming of "opening an orphanage" to becoming adoptive parents of eight children, veteran foster parents of 16 years, and eventually establishing a mental health clinic supporting neurodivergent famili…

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Hawaiian Husband Horror: What We Know About the Gerhardt Konig Case 25:42

4d ago25:42

25:42

Another (Allegedly) Awful Husband, a much nicer cliff! In this midweek mini, we discuss what we know so far about the Gerhardt Konig case. We talk about the facts of what likely happened, detail the allegations of power and control and abuse, and compare this case with some of our past (least) favorite forced cliff diving coaches (ew, Steve!). Be s…

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109: Break the Emotional Reactivity Cycle with Nicole Tsong 16:00

2d ago16:00

16:00

Do you struggle with emotional reactivity, even though you know you want to do better? Then this episode is exactly what you need. I go deeper into the impact of emotional reactivity and why it’s so essential for ambitious Asian-American corporate leaders to rein it in for good. In this episode, you’ll learn the cultural conditioning that started y…

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E22: My best friend ghosted me 25:15

9d ago25:15

25:15

Confession: My best friend of over 30 years ghosted me two years ago. Believe it or not, she shut me out of her life not once, not twice, but a total of three times over the course of our friendship. Also included: *how and when we met *how we stayed close, despite the 1000s of miles between us *our roadtrip to attend the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta *…

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'Adolescence' on Netflix: What It Gets Right (and What Scares Us) 1:22:06

11d ago1:22:06

1:22:06

'Adolescence' on Netflix offers a chilling portrayal of youth violence. This week, Nat and Jeannine, along with our husbands, unpack the series (spoilersahead!). We discuss its psychological realism, particularly the unpredictable nature of young offenders and the complexities of pre-trial evaluations. The conversation then shifts to the challenges…

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108: Chief in Tech: How Women are Breaking the Silicon Ceiling with Anna Radulovski 42:16

11d ago42:16

42:16

This week’s episode is truly special. I interviewed Anna Radulovski, the founder of Women Tech Network, Coding Girls, and Executive Women in Tech. Inside, Anna drops incredible wisdom of how she stepped into her own self-worth to create the Women Tech Network, impacting 150,000 members across 179 countries. What does it take to affect the lives of …

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When Love Isn’t Enough: Amy VanTine on Parenting Through RAD 38:41

10d ago38:41

38:41

Send us a text In this deeply moving episode, Sherrie Eldridge welcomes Amy Vantine, a mother, educator, and co-founder of RAD Advocates, to share her harrowing and inspiring journey of parenting a child with Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD). From her early dreams of motherhood to the trauma, confusion, and eventual heartbreak of dissolving an ad…

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E21: The more I learn, the less I know 26:36

15d ago26:36

26:36

Confession: I am constantly reminded that the more I learn, the less I know. This week that lesson came in the form of videos on vestibular and proprioceptive systems. What I learned in these videos was super informative and I wish I had learned about it when Lane was young. I also reflect on the the joys and frustrations of my motherhood journey. …

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Columbine Part 2: The “Failure” That Changed Everything 1:26:21

16d ago1:26:21

1:26:21

In the concluding part of our Columbine series, we examine the horrific events of April 20th, the elements of Harris and Klebold's plan that failed, and the devastating consequences. As Colorado natives, this episode is especially poignant. We then shift our focus to prevention, discussing the critical importance of teaching empathy early, the nece…

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Beyond the Buzzwords: Why Trauma Knowledge Transforms Parenting with Melissa Pemberton 43:06

17d ago43:06

43:06

Stepping into foster care or adoption without understanding trauma is like trying to navigate unfamiliar terrain without a map. That's why this conversation with Melissa Pemberton, a trauma-aware licensed therapist and parent coach with over 20 years of experience in child welfare, is absolutely essential listening for anyone caring for children fr…

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Midweek Mini: The Psychology Behind Criminal Pairings 28:30

18d ago28:30

28:30

In this episode, we go deeper into the dynamics and typologies of paired criminals, psycho duos, and kill teams. Are both partners usually psychopaths? What does folie a deux mean? And how do these definitions apply to famous true crime cases and in a treatment context? Listen in and find out! Support the show Disclaimer: Jeannine and Natalie are c…

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107: 4 Blocks To Your Visible, Purposeful Life 22:21

18d ago22:21

22:21

Wanna know a secret I usually only share with clients? Every time you start moving toward a dream goal built into the purposeful life you want to have, four blocks show up. Every. Single. Time. But if you can make friends with these blocks and understand them, you will have a much easier time navigating them when they come up, just like when you lo…

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E20: The embarrassing shoe throwing incident 24:25

23d ago24:25

24:25

Confession: Before I was introduced to TBRI, I once had an epic meltdown, which included throwing all of my shoes on the floor of my bedroom in a rage. I threw every single pair of my shoes as hard as I could onto the hardwood floor while screaming at the top of my lungs. Not my finest moment, but I did apologize to Lane about it afterwards and we …

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Columbine: The Making of a School Shooter 1:11:18

23d ago1:11:18

1:11:18

Marking the anniversary of a day that forever changed Colorado and the nation, we begin our two-part series on the events leading up to the Columbine High School shooting. Part 1 dissects the early warning signs and the disturbing dynamic between Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold. We examine Harris' potential psychopathy and his role in grooming Klebol…

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Happy Anniversary Forensic Friends! 30:02

25d ago30:02

30:02

Wow! It's been a year since our first episode dropped, and we couldn't have hoped for a more fun year thanks to our Forensic Friends! Tune in to hear about our favorite moments and guests, our shoutouts, and our plans for the next exciting year! Support the show Disclaimer: Jeannine and Natalie are commentators on publicly sourced information. Any …

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A Little Unhinged: Bloopers and Outtakes Volume 3 3:12

25d ago3:12

3:12

As a thank you gift for hanging in there with us for a whole year, please enjoy another round of auditory wtf, courtesy of producer G! Support the show Disclaimer: Jeannine and Natalie are commentators on publicly sourced information. Any case information and opinions are based on records in the public domain and are purely speculative in nature. T…

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106: Exit the Perfectionism Trap 13:30

25d ago13:30

13:30

What if I told you you don’t need to have it all perfect to be the authority? One of my clients had been vying for a promotion for a year when she started using my framework. 🔥 She took 10 days off, and when she got back, her boss put her up for promotion. 🔥 Five months later, she accepted a new job as a VP. 🔥 She did this while everyone was saying…

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E19: I wish I had found TBRI sooner! 35:08

30d ago35:08

35:08

Confession: I wish I had found TBRI Trust Based Relational Interventions when Lane was in Kindergarten instead of 8th grade. In my humble opinion, it is THE SINGLE MOST POWERFUL intervention program foster and adoptive families need to be trained in. Included in this episode: *more on my high-functioning depression *powerful activities from my IOP …

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Mannequins and Murder: The Fox Hollow Killer(s) 1:10:44

30d ago1:10:44

1:10:44

In this episode, we examine the horrific Fox Hollow murders, highlighting how serial killers often prey on vulnerable populations, in this case, those within the 1980s Midwest gay club scene. We discuss the gruesome scene uncovered at Fox Hollow Farms and detail the critical failures of local police that allowed the primary suspect to escape, leadi…

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Breaking the Cycle: Parenting with Trauma Awareness with April Ficklin 58:05

1M ago58:05

58:05

What happens when the romanticized dream of adoption crashes into the complex realities of parenting children from trauma? April Ficklin knows this collision intimately. From a teenage mission trip where she first felt called to adoption, to the Good Friday when her family doubled overnight with the addition of two siblings from foster care, April'…

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Midweek Mini: All About Serial Killers 40:30

1M ago40:30

40:30

In this week's mini episode, join us as we discuss every true crime fan's favorite topic: serial killers! Where do most of them operate? Who are they? And why oh why do they do what they do? Support the show Disclaimer: Jeannine and Natalie are commentators on publicly sourced information. Any case information and opinions are based on records in t…

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105: The Power of Non-Attachment 14:45

1M ago14:45

14:45

One of the biggest myths about being visible at work and hitting your goals is you have to go for your goals at all costs. That’s not how the top 1% do it. The secret? Getting recognized isn’t about volume — it’s about strategy. ✅ The right decision, made at the right time. ✅ Intuitive insights that creates demand for your expertise ✅ A simple stru…

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E18: Let that shit go! 27:19

1M ago27:19

27:19

Confession: Reliving Lane’s Kindergarten year has been much more difficult than I imagined it would be. Luckily, it didn’t seem to have any lasting impact on Lane. In fact, he doesn’t remember any of it! Included in this episode: *another funny story from my childhood *blog entry written on 8/23/15: Lane is making great gains *disastrous meeting wi…

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The Vallow Daybell Case: From Prophecy to Catastrophe 1:11:43

1M ago1:11:43

1:11:43

From seemingly devout believers to family annihilation, the Lori Vallow Daybell story is a chilling tale of fanaticism and destruction. We trace the timeline of their descent into doomsday cult behavior, the tragic deaths of Lori's children, and the disturbing actions of the couple after the murders. We also discuss why doomsday predictions that do…

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Armie Hammer Update: Can People Really Change? 39:49

1M ago39:49

39:49

Hi Forensic Friends! In today's episode we discuss the latest media and podcast antics of everyone's (least) favorite butthead, Armie Hammer. What's he saying? Has he really changed? Has he done the work? And even if he has, do we really want to hear from him ever again? Also, a quick update on the Karen Read case Support the show Disclaimer: Jeann…

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104: Navigating Shame and Finances Post-Divorce with Clover Lam 41:52

1M ago41:52

41:52

Have you ever had an experience that cracked you wide open? In Clover Lam’s case, it was going through divorce. In the aftermath of her divorce, she blamed herself and felt deeply inadequate. She didn’t understand what had happened to her. But after many years of personal work and introspection, Lam stepped back into and reclaimed her self-worth. A…

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The Blizzard, the Boyfriend, and the Broken Taillight: The Karen Read Case 1:11:22

1M ago1:11:22

1:11:22

The story of Karen Read and the death of John O’Keefe is captivating the nation. Our episode focuses on what we do best, intimate partner violence including their interactions leading up to his death, analysis of the trial and approaches by opposing counsel, and ultimately how the media circus makes it unlikely John O’Keefe’s killer will be brought…

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E17: I was so optimistic and naive 29:43

1M ago29:43

29:43

Confession: Rereading my blog entries about Lane’s adoption day makes me a bit sad. I was so optimistic and naive. I never would have imagined ending up where we are now. I share two blog entries written right before and immediately after Lane's adoption day in addition to more horror stories of Lane's Kindergarten teacher. Included in this episode…

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Faith in the Trenches 20:00

2M ago20:00

20:00

God shows up in extraordinary ways for foster parents when we embrace the truth that we're participating in His holy work of restoration and redemption. • His grace is sufficient for our weakness, covering our doubts, fears, and mistakes • New mercies arrive each morning—only when we need them, not a moment sooner • Hard things are exactly what Jes…

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Moscow Mayhem Mini Update and April Sneak Peek 35:33

2M ago35:33

35:33

Join us for a quick but important update on the Moscow, Idaho murders. We analyze the recently revealed text messages from the surviving roommates, offering new insights into that harrowing night. Plus, we touch on the death penalty discussion and give you a sneak peek at the intriguing cases you can expect in April. Support the show Disclaimer: Je…

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103: Overcoming Self-Doubt: Building a Strong Relationship with Yourself 15:34

2M ago15:34

15:34

Do you always show up for others? Like, you’re the person you can always count on to be there when you say you will? But when it comes to getting more sleep or going to the gym, you often let yourself off the hook? If this is you, then you’re in the perfect place, because this episode is all about how to build a stronger relationship with yourself.…

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When Ruby Met Jodi: a Dark Partnership, Spiritual Grooming, and the Fall of Ruby Franke (The 8 Passengers Scandal pt2) 1:38:03

2M ago1:38:03

1:38:03

The seemingly perfect online image of the 8 Passengers family crumbled as the truth emerged. In Part 2, we uncover the full extent of the manipulation and control exerted by Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt. We examine the devastating impact on the family, a father's failure to step up or step in, and the bravery of the children who fought so hard …

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E16: I used to be proud to be a teacher... 31:10

2M ago31:10

31:10

Confession: I used to be proud of my career in elementary education…until I had a child who didn’t fit the mold and only then realized how the kids on the ends of the bell curve were not thriving. And in many cases, kids like mine are made to feel like a bad kid or stupid because they do not get the attention and supports they need to experience su…

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Johari Window: A Framework for Self-Awareness and Success 23:19

2M ago23:19

23:19

Have you ever noticed that some people can navigate feedback better or are more open than others? Self-awareness, vulnerability, and connection are important facets of a successful life. Learn more about Johari Window in this educational episode! Support the show Disclaimer: Jeannine and Natalie are commentators on publicly sourced information. Any…

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Beyond Behavior Management: The Parent's Journey to Felt Safety 35:26

2M ago35:26

35:26

The tension between fostering deep relationships and managing difficult behaviors sits at the heart of every foster and adoptive parent's journey. In this deeply personal exploration, we uncover why our focus often shifts from connection to control—and the surprising neurological reasons behind it. When behaviors are under control and there's order…

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102: The Three-Day Reset: From Wall Street to Wellness with Author Pooja Mottl 42:03

2M ago42:03

42:03

Are you in a job that you picked because you thought you were supposed to make money and make your family proud? That’s what this week’s guest Pooja Mottl did when she chose investment banking. But then Pooja had a moment when everything changed. And she left investment banking to go to culinary school. Since then, she has written the book, “The 3-…

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EP 99: How to Think Systemically in EFT Emotionally Focused Therapy - Featuring EFT Trainer Dr. Simona Herb 47:24

2M ago47:24

47:24

In this episode of *We Heart Therapy*, join host Dr. Belle, aka Anabelle Bugatti, PhD, LMFT (Certified EFT Supervisor/Therapist), as she welcomes special guest Dr. Simona Herb, EFT Trainer from Romania. Together, they explore how to think systemically in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) —a crucial perspective for therapists working with couples, f…

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No Good Very Bad Mom-Ruby Franke and the 8 Passengers Scandal (Part 1) 52:06

2M ago52:06

52:06

This is the kind of parenting that gives therapists like us job security for life. Part 1 of our Ruby Franke investigation takes us behind the scenes of her seemingly perfect online persona. We explore the early dynamics of her relationship, the reported signs of narcissism, and the subtle cues that hinted at deeper problems within the family. We a…

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E15: My own worst enemy 24:08

2M ago24:08

24:08

Confession: I used to be my own worst enemy with negative self-talk that I wasn’t even aware I was engaging in. Now that I know, I’m working to becoming my own best friend with self-compassion, self-love, and positive self-talk. I'll share how gratitude is my superpower (when I practice it consistently), my new favorite gratitude journal, and a tri…

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Before You Correct in Trauma Parenting 22:41

2M ago22:41

22:41

What happens in that critical moment when your child's behavior pushes your buttons? That split second before you respond determines whether your correction will actually work or simply bounce off ineffectively. Foster and adoptive parents know the struggle all too well—the same behaviors repeating despite countless corrections. But what if the key…

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101: My Approach to Coaching Asian American Women 26:33

2M ago26:33

26:33

Welcome to today’s episode of the School of Self-Worth! This one is for you if you’ve ever wondered, “What does a coach actually do?” and how I can support you in your journey. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to work with me, this episode is for you! In this episode, I talk about why I hire coaches, the 2 key things that coaching is NOT, and…

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Hands Off, Hearts On: Ditching Corporal Punishment for Healthy Parenting 40:29

2M ago40:29

40:29

Is spanking really the answer? This week, we dive deep into the research debunking the effectiveness of corporal punishment, exploring why it not only falls short but actively harms children. We unpack the troubling link between physical discipline and intergenerational violence, revealing how these practices can perpetuate cycles of trauma and pai…

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E14: I swear a lot! 29:13

2M ago29:13

29:13

Confession: I swear a lot. Well, maybe not a lot, but I definitely swear. Some believe that it’s healthy for you to get it out, but, like all things, only in moderation. Also included: stories from my childhood, more about the How We Feel app, the 5 lies depression tells you, and funny stories about swearing! Oh, and how the Let Them Theory is help…

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Pom Poms & Payoffs: The Dark Descent of Wanda Holloway 49:45

2M ago49:45

49:45

In the quiet suburbs of Channelview, Texas, a shocking plot unfolded beneath the bright lights of Friday night football. Wanda Holloway, a seemingly devoted mother and cheerleader booster, became infamous for attempting to hire a hitman to eliminate the mother of her daughter's rival. But what drove a woman to such extreme measures? This week, we d…

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Can You Really Help a Child If You Haven't Healed? 21:26

2M ago21:26

21:26

We explore the critical importance of healing for foster and adoptive parents, emphasizing how past experiences shape our parenting. Understanding ourselves allows us to nurture our children effectively while providing the love they need. • Exploring the concept of healing and being a steady presence • The impact of past traumas on parenting styles…

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Midweek Mini Hubbisode - The 5 Love Languages 24:00

2M ago24:00

24:00

Welcome back forensic friends! In today's mini episode, we welcome back our special guests: the handy, helpful, handsome husbands! Listen in as we discuss the love languages and how they show up, our own styles, and debate the scientific validity vs usefulness of the framework. Support the show Disclaimer: Jeannine and Natalie are commentators on p…

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