Best Reactive Attachment Podcasts (2025)

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The Journey from Broken Heart to Wholeness: Guided Meditation for Healing Betrayal 11:54

31m ago11:54

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Send us a text Betrayal cuts deep, leaving wounds that can shape how we view ourselves and future relationships. This guided meditation offers a gentle yet powerful journey through the complex terrain of heartbreak and healing. We begin by creating safety - grounding our bodies and acknowledging that while the past contained pain, we are safe now t…

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Why People Cheat 42:14

2h ago42:14

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Send us a text Betrayal cuts deep, leaving wounds that can take years to heal. In this powerful exploration of why people cheat, we pull back the curtain on the psychology of infidelity to reveal that cheating is never a mistake—it's a choice rooted in emotional disconnection, fear of vulnerability, and unhealed trauma. We dive into six revealing p…

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Let's talk about chores, baby! 21:46

2h ago21:46

21:46

Confession: I secretly judge parents and caregivers who do not expect their child or teen to help out around the house with regular chores. I don’t know how many of them are out there, but I certainly know a few personally. I don’t typically judge others, however, I’m gonna get on my soapbox about this one. Also included in this episode: *my shift …

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The Gone Girl who Won't Stay Gone: the Return of Sherri Papini

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In this follow up episode, we talk about Sherri Papini's not-so-glorious return to the spotlight. We dissect the latest documentary and try to suss out what part of her latest story is truth or fiction (or somewhere in between). We also give our thoughts on things like histrionic personality disorder, childhood trauma and attention seeking, and how…

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REWIND: Staying Calm in Chaos: Tools for Foster & Adoptive Parents 23:48

7h ago23:48

23:48

Ever found yourself triggered by your child's meltdown, wondering how to break the cycle of dysregulation? This summer rewind episode tackles one of the most challenging aspects of foster and adoptive parenting: staying calm when everything around you is chaos. Drawing from personal experience as both a certified parent trainer and adoptive mom to …

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Who is in the Driver's Seat? Internal and External Locus of Control 36:41

2h ago36:41

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Do you believe you're the architect of your own success, or a pawn in a game of chance? This quick dive into locus of control will help you figure it out! We explain the core tenets of internal locus of control – where your efforts drive outcomes – versus external locus of control, where luck, destiny, or other people call the shots. Discover how i…

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113:The Fastest Way to Feel Valued at Work 12:58

2h ago12:58

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Do you feel unappreciated, undervalued and — worst of all — invisible at work? In this week’s episode of the School of Self-Worth, I dig into the reasons this might be happening. And understanding (and reversing) cultural conditioning is essential. For so many Asian-American women, you learned early on to base your self-worth on what others thought…

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Season 4 Unveils 25 Essential Tools for Healing After Narcissistic Relationships 13:40

1d ago13:40

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Send us a text What happens when forgiveness becomes the most radical act of self-healing? Angela Meyer returns with Season 4 of The Undetected Narcissist podcast, offering a revolutionary approach to recovering from narcissistic abuse through compassion rather than continued anger. After nearly concluding the series, Angela was profoundly moved by…

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E26: Twerking as a therapeutic tool 22:42

4d ago22:42

22:42

Confession: I recently learned in a family therapy session that one cannot be angry and twerk at the same time. Fun fact! Also included in this episode: *more valuable content from Daniel Siegel's book Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain *the handy model of the brain *why the ages of 12-24 are the most dangerous of our lives *the…

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Hateful Loner to Patron Saint of Incels: The Elliot Rodger Spree Killings 51:12

4d ago51:12

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How did one individual's hatred and sense of entitlement spark a dangerous movement? In this episode, we explore Elliot Rodger's profound influence on violent incel culture. We break down the elements of his worldview, including his distorted locus of control, and his acts of violence that resonate within these communities, leading to his 'saint'-l…

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Finding Justice in a Broken Foster Care System 25:18

6d ago25:18

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We confront the reality of injustice in foster care and explore how to effectively advocate for change without burning out or losing sight of our purpose. From recognizing that not every battle is ours to fight, to making strategic relationships within the system, these seven practical tips help foster parents navigate the broken parts of the syste…

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Speaking the Heart Language of Adopted and Foster Children 18:17

6d ago18:17

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Send us a text In this heartfelt episode, adoption author Sherrie Eldridge shares deeply personal insights and practical advice for adoptive and foster parents seeking to connect with their children truly. Drawing from her book 20 Things Adoptive Parents Need to Succeed, Sherrie explores how well-intentioned words can be misinterpreted by adopted c…

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Entitled to Sex: Incel Culture and Extreme Violence 48:15

6d ago48:15

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Ahead of this Friday's episode, here's an introductory episode designed to clarify the often-mystifying world of incels and the redpill movement. We define essential terms, from the symbolic 'red pill' to the archetypes of 'Chad' and 'Stacy,' explaining the foundational beliefs that fuel these online groups. This episode is crucial listening to und…

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112: {YCC Alumni Series} From Layoff to Breakthrough: Creating a Life of Purpose with Sydni Powell 47:29

6d ago47:29

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Do you want a life of purpose, but have no idea how to get started, let alone make it a reality? This week in the YCC Alumni series, I sit down with my inspiring client, Sydni Powell, who not only rebounded from a layoff, she is now creating the business of her dreams and also is in a loving partnership. Sydni shares how she went from feeling lost …

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EP 101: Working with View of Self in EFT Emotionally Focused Therapy - Featuring EFT Trainer Robin Williams Blake 58:14

9d ago58:14

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🎙️ Working with View of Self in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) with Dr. Belle (Anabelle Bugatti-Duarte, PhD, LMFT) & Robin Williams Blake, EFT Trainer & Director of the Toronto Centre for EFT Welcome to another transformative episode of the We Heart Therapy podcast & YouTube series for EFT therapists! In this episode, Dr. Belle sits down with re…

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E25: I am Lane's bowling lane bumpers 30:34

11d ago30:34

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Confession: I have started referring to myself as Lane’s bumpers on a bowling lane. I can guide and provide for him, keeping him out of the gutters in adolescence, while at the same time understanding he has free will. I need to trust in his ability to make good choices in the teen years. Lane needs to trust that I will be there for him, even when …

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"Cool Mom" Silvia Ann Johnson: Sex, Drugs, and Double Standards 1:09:35

11d ago1:09:35

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In this episode, we talk about the case of the so-called "cool mom", Silvia Ann Johnson, who engaged in drug fueled sex with her high- school- aged kids' friends, ultimately ending some lives and destroying others. We talk about the underlying psychology of what kind of person does something like this, the criminogenic needs that do and don't feed …

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Becoming Yourself in the Middle of Motherhood with Emma Fulenwider 32:02

12d ago32:02

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Send us a text On this episode, we sit down with Emma Fulenwider—author, literary agent, TEDx speaker, and mother navigating the complexities of modern parenting—to explore what it truly means to belong in a world full of pressure, perfectionism, and plastic toys. Emma shares her personal journey from being an "odd kid" who learned to mimic others …

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111: Shattering the Purpose Myth for Asian-American Leaders 14:40

14d ago14:40

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Have you ever asked yourself what your purpose is….and came up empty-handed? And then wondered how on earth you ever were going to figure out what your purpose really is? I’ve been asked this question more times than I can count. So in this episode, I reveal the biggest mistake most Asian-American women are making about purpose. And then I also sha…

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E24: I used to think the teen years had to be survived 24:48

18d ago24:48

24:48

Confession: I used to think that the teenage years were something I had to suffer through before Lane grew up to be an adult. But I just found a book that changed all that. I now understand the massive changes the teen brain is undergoing and I look forward to helping Lane harness the power of his powerful new brain so he can thrive in his adolesce…

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The Real Red Ranger and the Roommate Run-In: Ricardo Medina Jr and the Samurai Sword 57:39

18d ago57:39

57:39

Now it's Jeannine's turn to tell us about a Power Ranger murder, this time with 100% more actual ranger. A story of power and control, ambiguous self defense stories, and the dangers of getting in the middle of a bad relationship. Nat and Jeannine discuss Ricardo Medina Jr's actions and mindset, and share a little about the potential pitfalls of ba…

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Foundations for the Foster Care Journey 32:25

20d ago32:25

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The foundations you build before welcoming foster children into your home will determine whether you merely survive or truly thrive in this challenging calling. Drawing from both professional expertise and personal experience, this episode walks you through four essential preparations every prospective foster parent needs to prioritize. How are you…

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110: {YCC Alumni Series} Bouncing Back After the Layoff: The Path to Self-Worth and Personal Power with Cecilia Lei 48:09

21d ago48:09

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Are you an Asian-American woman dreaming of feeling worthy and successful no matter what setbacks crop up? Have you ever wondered how some women manage to pivot from challenges by making fast, powerful decisions that make them happy? In this YCC Alumni Series, I sit down with the remarkable Cecilia Lei, who not only bounced back from burnout, a lay…

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Midweek Mini: What is Your Therapist REALLY Thinking? 26:05

20d ago26:05

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Have you ever wondered what your therapist thinks of you? Or what's going through their mind when they're sitting with you? And how do they sit with all these people with all these different emotions all day? In this episode, Nat and Jeannine tell all, giving you a little insight into what your therapist might have going on behind the scenes. Suppo…

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

26d ago17:06

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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

25d ago1:17:21

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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

27d ago45:51

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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

27d ago48:16

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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

27d ago25:42

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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 16:00

28d ago16:00

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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

1M ago25:15

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

1M ago1:28:26

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

1M ago1:22:06

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'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

1M ago42:16

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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

1M ago38:41

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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

1M ago26:36

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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

1M ago1:26:21

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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

1M ago43:06

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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

1M ago28:30

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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

1M ago22:21

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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

2M 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

2M ago1:11:18

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

2M ago3:12

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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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Happy Anniversary Forensic Friends! 30:02

2M ago30:02

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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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106: Exit the Perfectionism Trap 13:30

2M ago13:30

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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

2M ago35:08

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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

2M ago1:10:44

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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

2M ago58:05

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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

2M ago40:30

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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

2M ago14:45

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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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