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/

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/

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

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

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

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

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/

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/