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Ep. 392: Nature vs. Nurture: Unlocking the Secrets of Parent-Child Attachment with Dr. Rocio Zunini

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What actually shapes the way we connect with our babies? Our biology or our environment? In this episode of The Birth Lounge Podcast, HeHe sits down with neuroscientist Dr. Rocio Zunini to unpack the wildly fascinating science of parenthood and attachment styles.

You’ll learn how your brain literally changes during pregnancy and parenting (yes, your brain rewires itself!), why nurturing is far more powerful than we ever realized, and how those early interactions shape lifelong emotional regulation and resilience.

Dr. Zunini breaks down groundbreaking research on how nurturing behavior in animals translates to humans, from secure to anxious, avoidant, and disorganized attachment styles and what that means for how we show up as parents.

They also dig into how mothers’ and fathers’ brains adapt differently, the critical role of “allo parents” (those loving caregivers beyond mom and dad), and how awareness and mindful connection can actually rewrite generational patterns.

If you’ve ever wondered how to raise emotionally secure, confident kiddos or how your own upbringing plays a role in the parent you’re becoming, this one’s a must-listen.

PSA for all my mamas worried about “big baby” talk:
Our brand new course — Pushing Out Your Big A** Baby is officially live and in pre-sale until November 1! This class busts through every scare tactic, lays out the real evidence, and gives you the exact tools to advocate for yourself with confidence (no matter how big your baby is). Grab your spot at thebirthlounge.com/bigbaby

00:00 The Impact of Environment on Development

01:40 Introduction to The Birth Lounge Podcast

01:58 Understanding Big Baby Myths

04:51 The Science of Attachment Styles

09:31 Interview with Dr. Rocio Zunini

11:19 The Importance of Parent-Child Bonding

22:51 Emotional Regulation and Brain Development

26:02 Balancing Work and Parenting

26:21 Differences Between Moms and Dads

31:56 Navigating Childhood Wounds and Parenting

33:31 Clean Living with Just Ingredients

37:23 Understanding Wounds and Resilience

38:58 The Concept of Orchid Genes

40:42 Exploring Attachment Styles

43:19 Breaking the Cycle of Insecure Attachment

47:45 Nature vs. Nurture Debate

48:29 The Impact of Nurture on Stress Systems

54:38 Gender Differences in Nurturing

01:00:35 The Role of Allo Parents

01:03:18 Adoption and Attachment

01:05:03 Final Thoughts and Resources

Guest Bio:

Rocio is a neuroscientist and mother of two. She is the founder of Newborn Parents, which was born out of the fusion of her two passions: the brain and the relationship between parents and their infants. She educates parents and professionals about parental brain science so that they can take advantage of the profound brain changes that accompany mastrescence and patrescence. She is also co-directs and co-faciliates the Nurture Neuroscience Professional Certification along her friend and colleague Dr. Greer Kirshenbaum.

INSTAGRAM:

Connect with HeHe on IG

Connect with Dr. Zunini on IG

BIRTH EDUCATION:

Check out my brand new course Birthing Your Big Ass Baby

Join The Birth Lounge here for judgment-free childbirth education that prepares you for an informed birth and how to confidently navigate hospital policy to have a trauma-free labor experience!

Download The Birth Lounge App for birth & postpartum prep delivered straight to your phone!

LINKS MENTIONED:

Sign up for Dr. Rocio and Dr. Greer’s 5-day FREE Event: Nurture Neuroscience for Professionals

https://www.nurture-neuroscience.com/free-event-for-professionals

www.newbornparents.net

  continue reading

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What actually shapes the way we connect with our babies? Our biology or our environment? In this episode of The Birth Lounge Podcast, HeHe sits down with neuroscientist Dr. Rocio Zunini to unpack the wildly fascinating science of parenthood and attachment styles.

You’ll learn how your brain literally changes during pregnancy and parenting (yes, your brain rewires itself!), why nurturing is far more powerful than we ever realized, and how those early interactions shape lifelong emotional regulation and resilience.

Dr. Zunini breaks down groundbreaking research on how nurturing behavior in animals translates to humans, from secure to anxious, avoidant, and disorganized attachment styles and what that means for how we show up as parents.

They also dig into how mothers’ and fathers’ brains adapt differently, the critical role of “allo parents” (those loving caregivers beyond mom and dad), and how awareness and mindful connection can actually rewrite generational patterns.

If you’ve ever wondered how to raise emotionally secure, confident kiddos or how your own upbringing plays a role in the parent you’re becoming, this one’s a must-listen.

PSA for all my mamas worried about “big baby” talk:
Our brand new course — Pushing Out Your Big A** Baby is officially live and in pre-sale until November 1! This class busts through every scare tactic, lays out the real evidence, and gives you the exact tools to advocate for yourself with confidence (no matter how big your baby is). Grab your spot at thebirthlounge.com/bigbaby

00:00 The Impact of Environment on Development

01:40 Introduction to The Birth Lounge Podcast

01:58 Understanding Big Baby Myths

04:51 The Science of Attachment Styles

09:31 Interview with Dr. Rocio Zunini

11:19 The Importance of Parent-Child Bonding

22:51 Emotional Regulation and Brain Development

26:02 Balancing Work and Parenting

26:21 Differences Between Moms and Dads

31:56 Navigating Childhood Wounds and Parenting

33:31 Clean Living with Just Ingredients

37:23 Understanding Wounds and Resilience

38:58 The Concept of Orchid Genes

40:42 Exploring Attachment Styles

43:19 Breaking the Cycle of Insecure Attachment

47:45 Nature vs. Nurture Debate

48:29 The Impact of Nurture on Stress Systems

54:38 Gender Differences in Nurturing

01:00:35 The Role of Allo Parents

01:03:18 Adoption and Attachment

01:05:03 Final Thoughts and Resources

Guest Bio:

Rocio is a neuroscientist and mother of two. She is the founder of Newborn Parents, which was born out of the fusion of her two passions: the brain and the relationship between parents and their infants. She educates parents and professionals about parental brain science so that they can take advantage of the profound brain changes that accompany mastrescence and patrescence. She is also co-directs and co-faciliates the Nurture Neuroscience Professional Certification along her friend and colleague Dr. Greer Kirshenbaum.

INSTAGRAM:

Connect with HeHe on IG

Connect with Dr. Zunini on IG

BIRTH EDUCATION:

Check out my brand new course Birthing Your Big Ass Baby

Join The Birth Lounge here for judgment-free childbirth education that prepares you for an informed birth and how to confidently navigate hospital policy to have a trauma-free labor experience!

Download The Birth Lounge App for birth & postpartum prep delivered straight to your phone!

LINKS MENTIONED:

Sign up for Dr. Rocio and Dr. Greer’s 5-day FREE Event: Nurture Neuroscience for Professionals

https://www.nurture-neuroscience.com/free-event-for-professionals

www.newbornparents.net

  continue reading

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