
If you work with kids, families, or clients impacted by trauma, you’re in the right place.
The Attachment Theory in Action Podcast is your go-to podcast for real conversations about trauma, attachment, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of those you serve.
Every other week, host Kirsty Nolan sits down with experts in attachment, trauma, and child development to talk about the stuff that really matters—how trauma shapes behavior and development, how to build stronger relationships, and how to bring these insights into your daily work.
Looking for practical tips you can actually use? Wondering how to better support your clients? Curious about the latest research in attachment and trauma? We’ve got you covered.
With nearly 2 million downloads, over 300 episodes, and a loyal community of listeners, the Attachment Theory in Action Podcast helps professionals like you grow and learn—all in under an hour, every other week.
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Episodes

Oct 5, 2021
Oct 5, 2021
28 min
Karen welcomes neuroscientist and psychologist Dr. James Coan to the show for part one of their conversation on how he developed his Social Baseline Model. Part two will be released on Tuesday, October 12th.

Sep 28, 2021
Sep 28, 2021
33 min
Karen welcomes therapist and author Catherine Young to the show for part two of their conversation on Young's Multi-Modal Attachment Therapy, or M-MAT model.

Sep 21, 2021
Sep 21, 2021
22 min
Karen welcomes therapist and author Catherine Young to the show for part one of their conversation on Young's Multi-Modal Attachment Therapy, or M-MAT model. Part 2 will be released on Tuesday, September 28th.

Sep 14, 2021
Sep 14, 2021
30 min
Karen welcomes author Kimberly Brubaker Bradley back to the show for the conclusion of their discussion on Bradley's book "The War That Saved Me," and how you can use fiction to better understand attachment.

Sep 7, 2021
Sep 7, 2021
28 min
Karen welcomes author Kimberly Brubaker Bradley to the show for part one of their discussion on Bradley's book "The War That Saved Me," and how you can use fiction to better understand attachment. Part two will be released on Tuesday, September 14th.

Aug 31, 2021
Aug 31, 2021
35 min
Karen welcomes journalist and author Mark Hagland back to the show for the conclusion of their two part conversation on his recently published book, Extraordinary Journey: The Lifelong Path of the Transracial Adoptee

Aug 24, 2021
Aug 24, 2021
29 min
Karen welcomes journalist and author Mark Hagland to the show to discuss his recently published book, Extraordinary Journey: The Lifelong Path of the Transracial Adoptee. Part two of their conversation will be released on Tuesday, August 31st.

Aug 17, 2021
Aug 17, 2021
30 min
Karen welcomes psychotherapist and author Dr. Tina Payne Bryson to the show for the conclusion of their two part conversation about the power of showing up.

Aug 10, 2021
Aug 10, 2021
28 min
Karen welcomes psychotherapist and author Dr. Tina Payne Bryson to the show for part one of their two part conversation about the power of showing up. Part two will be released on August 17th.

Aug 3, 2021
Aug 3, 2021
32 min
Karen welcomes psychologist, professor and author Dr. Alan Sroufe back to the show for the conclusion of their two part conversation about how we become the persons we are.
