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. Whether you’re a therapist, counselor, social worker, parent, or simply someone who cares deeply about helping others, this is a space for learning, growth, and inspiration. Hit follow, and let’s dive into the work that changes lives. The Attachment Theory in Action Podcast is brought to you by The Knowledge Center at Chaddock. The Knowledge Center has equipped thousands of educators, clinicians, and helping professionals on the latest trauma-informed, attachment based strategies. Visit TKCChaddock.org to learn more. Want to jump behind the mic and share your expertise? Visit AttachmentTheoryInAction.com to fill out our form to be a guest.
Episodes
Tuesday Nov 20, 2018
Tuesday Nov 20, 2018
Welcome to Attachment Theory in Action! Our podcast is dedicated to therapists, social workers, counselors and psychologists who are working with clients from an attachment-based perspective. Interviews are conducted with individuals who are doing clinical work as well as leading attachment theory researchers.
Your host, Karen Doyle Buckwalter will introduce you to Michael Trout, who will speak on the application of the concepts in infant parent psychotherapy to therapy with adults.
Michael Trout founded The Infant-Parent Institute, a private clinical practice, consultation and training facility dedicated to understanding the relationship between early social experiences and how our lives form. Now retired, Mr. Trout remains active as an author and regular speaker on early development and problems of attachment.
This episode is the eighth in a twelve-part series with Mr. Trout. Be sure to tune in over the following weeks for more from Michael Trout!
Tuesday Nov 13, 2018
Tuesday Nov 13, 2018
Welcome to Attachment Theory in Action! Our podcast is dedicated to therapists, social workers, counselors and psychologists who are working with clients from an attachment-based perspective. Interviews are conducted with individuals who are doing clinical work as well as leading attachment theory researchers.
Your host, Karen Doyle Buckwalter will introduce you to Michael Trout, who will speak on the application of the concepts in infant parent psychotherapy to therapy with adults.
Michael Trout founded The Infant-Parent Institute, a private clinical practice, consultation and training facility dedicated to understanding the relationship between early social experiences and how our lives form. Now retired, Mr. Trout remains active as an author and regular speaker on early development and problems of attachment.
This episode is the seventh in a twelve-part series with Mr. Trout. Be sure to tune in over the following weeks for more from Michael Trout!
Tuesday Nov 06, 2018
Tuesday Nov 06, 2018
Welcome to Attachment Theory in Action! Our podcast is dedicated to therapists, social workers, counselors and psychologists who are working with clients from an attachment-based perspective. Interviews are conducted with individuals who are doing clinical work as well as leading attachment theory researchers.
Your host, Karen Doyle Buckwalter will introduce you to Michael Trout, who will speak on early efforts to apply attachment theory to daily life.
Michael Trout founded The Infant-Parent Institute, a private clinical practice, consultation and training facility dedicated to understanding the relationship between early social experiences and how our lives form. Now retired, Mr. Trout remains active as an author and regular speaker on early development and problems of attachment.
This episode is the sixth in a twelve-part series with Mr. Trout. Be sure to tune in over the following weeks for more from Michael Trout!
Tuesday Oct 30, 2018
Tuesday Oct 30, 2018
Welcome to Attachment Theory in Action! Our podcast is dedicated to therapists, social workers, counselors and psychologists who are working with clients from an attachment-based perspective. Interviews are conducted with individuals who are doing clinical work as well as leading attachment theory researchers.
Your host, Karen Doyle Buckwalter will introduce you to Michael Trout, who will speak on early efforts to apply attachment theory to daily life.
Michael Trout founded The Infant-Parent Institute, a private clinical practice, consultation and training facility dedicated to understanding the relationship between early social experiences and how our lives form. Now retired, Mr. Trout remains active as an author and regular speaker on early development and problems of attachment.
This episode is the fifth in a twelve-part series with Mr. Trout. Be sure to tune in over the following weeks for more from Michael Trout!
Tuesday Oct 23, 2018
Tuesday Oct 23, 2018
Welcome to Attachment Theory in Action! Our podcast is dedicated to therapists, social workers, counselors and psychologists who are working with clients from an attachment-based perspective. Interviews are conducted with individuals who are doing clinical work as well as leading attachment theory researchers.
Your host, Karen Doyle Buckwalter will introduce you to Michael Trout, who will speak on the evolution and expansion of infant-parent psychotherapy.
Michael Trout founded The Infant-Parent Institute, a private clinical practice, consultation and training facility dedicated to understanding the relationship between early social experiences and how our lives form. Now retired, Mr. Trout remains active as an author and regular speaker on early development and problems of attachment.
This episode is the fourth in a twelve-part series with Mr. Trout. Be sure to tune in over the following weeks for more from Michael Trout!
Tuesday Oct 16, 2018
Tuesday Oct 16, 2018
Welcome to Attachment Theory in Action! Our podcast is dedicated to therapists, social workers, counselors and psychologists who are working with clients from an attachment-based perspective. Interviews are conducted with individuals who are doing clinical work as well as leading attachment theory researchers.
Your host, Karen Doyle Buckwalter will introduce you to Michael Trout, who will speak on the evolution and expansion of infant-parent psychotherapy.
Michael Trout founded The Infant-Parent Institute, a private clinical practice, consultation and training facility dedicated to understanding the relationship between early social experiences and how our lives form. Now retired, Mr. Trout remains active as an author and regular speaker on early development and problems of attachment.
This episode is the third in a twelve-part series with Mr. Trout. Be sure to tune in over the following weeks for more from Michael Trout!
Tuesday Oct 09, 2018
Tuesday Oct 09, 2018
Welcome to Attachment Theory in Action! Our podcast is dedicated to therapists, social workers, counselors and psychologists who are working with clients from an attachment-based perspective. Interviews are conducted with individuals who are doing clinical work as well as leading attachment theory researchers.
Your host, Karen Doyle Buckwalter will introduce you to Michael Trout, who will explore what we can learn from the early days of infant-parent psychotherapy.
Michael Trout founded The Infant-Parent Institute, a private clinical practice, consultation and training facility dedicated to understanding the relationship between early social experiences and how our lives form. Now retired, Mr. Trout remains active as an author and regular speaker on early development and problems of attachment.
This episode is the second in a twelve-part series with Mr. Trout. Be sure to tune in over the following weeks for more from Michael Trout!
Tuesday Oct 02, 2018
Tuesday Oct 02, 2018
Welcome to Attachment Theory in Action! Our podcast is dedicated to therapists, social workers, counselors and psychologists who are working with clients from an attachment-based perspective. Interviews are conducted with individuals who are doing clinical work as well as leading attachment theory researchers.
Your host, Karen Doyle Buckwalter will introduce you to Michael Trout, who will discuss the origins of infant-parent psychotherapy.
Michael Trout founded The Infant-Parent Institute, a private clinical practice, consultation and training facility dedicated to understanding the relationship between early social experiences and how our lives form. Now retired, Mr. Trout remains active as an author and regular speaker on early development and problems of attachment.
This episode is the first in a twelve-part series with Mr. Trout. Be sure to tune in over the following weeks for more from Michael Trout!
Tuesday Sep 25, 2018
Tuesday Sep 25, 2018
Welcome to Attachment Theory in Action! Our podcast is dedicated to therapists, social workers, counselors and psychologists who are working with clients from an attachment-based perspective. Interviews are conducted with individuals who are doing clinical work as well as leading attachment theory researchers.
Your host, Karen Doyle Buckwalter will introduce you to Dr. Ira Chasnoff, who will discuss the impact of prenatal drug and alcohol usage on child development.
Ira J. Chasnoff, M.D., an award-winning author, researcher and lecturer, is president of NTI Upstream and a Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago. He is one of the nation’s leading researchers in the field of child development and the effects of maternal alcohol and drug use on the newborn infant and child. Dr. Chasnoff received his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. He has authored eleven books; his most recent book, The Mystery of Risk, explores the biological and environmental factors that impact the ultimate development of alcohol- and drug-exposed children and presents practical strategies for helping children reach their full potential at home and in the classroom.
Tuesday Sep 18, 2018
Tuesday Sep 18, 2018
Welcome to Attachment Theory in Action! Our podcast is dedicated to therapists, social workers, counselors and psychologists who are working with clients from an attachment-based perspective. Interviews are conducted with individuals who are doing clinical work as well as leading attachment theory researchers.
Your host, Karen Doyle Buckwalter will introduce you to Dr. Ira Chasnoff, who will discuss the impact of prenatal drug and alcohol usage on child development.
Ira J. Chasnoff, M.D., an award-winning author, researcher and lecturer, is president of NTI Upstream and a Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago. He is one of the nation’s leading researchers in the field of child development and the effects of maternal alcohol and drug use on the newborn infant and child. Dr. Chasnoff received his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. He has authored eleven books; his most recent book, The Mystery of Risk, explores the biological and environmental factors that impact the ultimate development of alcohol- and drug-exposed children and presents practical strategies for helping children reach their full potential at home and in the classroom.