Today Kirsty sits down with Jessica Setnick for a conversation about how early life experiences can shape our relationship not only with others, but with food. Listen as they take a deep dive into reframing eating disorders, the path to dysfunctional eating and how it can all link back to attachment.

• Website: https://www.jessicasetnick.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessica.setnick
• YouTube: @jessicasetnick2643

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In this episode, Kirsty talks with physician and author Dr. Charles Glassman about how early experiences of inadequacy shape anxiety, imposter syndrome, and our adult fight-or-flight responses.

Show Notes:

• Fear Is A Liar | CoachMD Main Site
• Facebook / Instagram / YouTube: @CoachMDOfficial

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In this special episode, Kirsty sits down with Matt Obert to explore the journey of his new book "Beyond Trauma Care"and how creating relational safety is essential for healing children, supporting staff, and building healthy organizational cultures.

Show Notes:

• Buy The Book!

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In this episode, Dr. Or Dagan, clinical psychologist and director of the Attachment Research and Relational Thinking Lab at Long Island University, explores how attachment shapes the way we understand ourselves, our relationships, and our capacity to heal.

Show Notes

• Check out Dr. Or's website: http://www.ordagan.com/
• Read Dr. Or's Psychology Today Blog: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/relational-existence/202508/the-water-we-swim-in-why-being-seen-matters-more-than-you-think
• Follow Dr. Or on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drordagan/

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In this episode, Kirsty is joined by Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer of Ginko, Dr. Raghu Appasani, to explore how culture, community, and attachment shape our mental health across the lifespan.

Show Notes

Connect with Dr. Raghu Appasani:

• https://www.heyginko.com/
• https://www.instagram.com/heyginko/?hl=en
• https://www.linkedin.com/company/hey-ginko/

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In this episode, Kirsty sits down with holistic sleep coach and founder of "Embrace and Nurture", Maria Domenech Florit, to explore the powerful connection between attachment, responsiveness, and children’s sleep.

Show Notes:

• https://link.edgepilot.com/s/4c0a4118/3h_qX695REaHHre-uNMNgw?u=https://www.embraceandnurture.com/

• https://link.edgepilot.com/s/74b32cf7/xKEt5SkOxkWHljcNqN-2EQ?u=https://www.instagram.com/embrace.and.nurture/

• https://link.edgepilot.com/s/d1236d2c/POdDq_MMdk20GDgRF8MEJA?u=https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572110593160

• Freebies From Maria!

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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
• Dr. Siemone's Dissertation: "If Looks Could Heal"

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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/

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