Shows
Regulated & RelationalEp 111: Joy - An Act of ResilienceIn this heartfelt and reflective episode, Julie Beem and Ginger Healy return to a profound conversation from Season 1 with the late Cissy White—trauma survivor, fierce advocate, and the originator of the term Joy Stalking.As the world faces rising despair and isolation, Julie and Ginger explore what it means to stalk, savor, and sustain joy—especially in the face of pain, trauma, and fear. Drawing from Cissy’s wisdom, Brene Brown’s research, theological insights, and their own personal journeys, they unpack how joy can be a radical act of healing and resistance.You’ll discove...
2025-12-3037 minRegulated & RelationalEp 103: Embracing Hope for FASD, ADHD, Neurdivergence, and TraumaaIn this episode of Regulated & Relational, hosts Julie Beem and Ginger Healy sit down with two fathers on a mission to transform the way families and schools understand neurodiversity—Carl Young and Joel Sheagren.Carl and Joel are the co-creators of Embracing Hope: A Caregiver’s Guide to Neurodiversity, a groundbreaking book that bridges lived experience, creative storytelling, and research-based strategies to empower families raising children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and trauma.👉 Get the book on Amazon: Embracing Hope 👉 Learn more about the project: embracinghopebook.com...
2025-09-1653 minRegulated & RelationalEp 100: Exploring PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance)In this enlightening episode, Ginger Healy and Julie Beem sit down with Diane Gould, LCSW, and leading voice in the PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) movement in North America. As co-author of Navigating PDA in America and Founder of PDA North America, Diane shares her deep expertise and personal journey—including her recent autism diagnosis—to help unpack the complexities of this misunderstood profile of autism.Together, we explore what PDA is, how it differs from traditional views of autism and oppositional behavior, and why recognizing it matters so much. From practical strategies to systemic change, this episode is a...
2025-08-1352 minRegulated & RelationalEp 99: Joy - An Act of ResilienceIn this heartfelt and reflective episode, Julie Beem and Ginger Healy return to a profound conversation from Season 1 with the late Cissy White—trauma survivor, fierce advocate, and the originator of the term Joy Stalking.As the world faces rising despair and isolation, Julie and Ginger explore what it means to stalk, savor, and sustain joy—especially in the face of pain, trauma, and fear. Drawing from Cissy’s wisdom, Brene Brown’s research, theological insights, and their own personal journeys, they unpack how joy can be a radical act of healing and resistance.You’ll discove...
2025-07-2933 minRegulated & RelationalEp 98: Empathy RevolutionIn this thought-provoking episode of Regulated & Relational, Ginger Healy and Julie Beem invite you to explore the transformative power of empathy—not just as a personal virtue but as a vital, actionable skill that the world needs now more than ever.Listen actively – Focus on understanding, not fixing.Challenge your assumptions – Seek to understand those who are different from you.Model empathy for children – Help them recognize their own feelings first.Be compassionate with yourself – Self-awareness is the foundation for empathy.“Empathy isn’t about imagining your...
2025-07-1643 minRegulated & RelationalEp 97: Birthday ReflectionsIn this special birthday-themed episode of Regulated & Relational, we’re doing something a little different—and a lot more personal. Julie Beem is celebrating her birthday by inviting the entire ATN podcast team into the studio for a heartfelt and reflective conversation about birthdays, aging, and the complexities surrounding these milestones—especially for children impacted by early childhood trauma.You’ll hear from Julie, Ginger, Lorraine, and Stephanie as they open up about their own birthday reflections, share meaningful life lessons, and discuss how birthdays can be both joyful and emotionally complicated—especially for children who have experience...
2025-07-0151 min
The Voice of Hope with Dr. Ken HueyJulie Beem - Healing Childhood Trauma Through Attachment & AdvocacyIn this episode of The Voice of Hope, Dr. Ken Huey welcomes Julie Beem, Executive Director of the Attachment & Trauma Network (ATN), for a deep and moving conversation about childhood trauma, attachment disorders, and what it really takes to foster healing. Julie shares her personal journey from adoptive mother to national advocate, reveals the transformative power of regulation and relationship, and unpacks the myths and realities of trauma-informed care.If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by a child’s behavior, confused by conflicting diagnoses, or unsure of how to help kids who’ve experienced deep emotio...
2025-07-0122 minRegulated & RelationalEp 96: The Importance of Therapeutic ParentingIn this insightful episode of Regulated & Relational, hosts Ginger Healy and Julie Beem are joined by Ce Eshelman, LMFT—an expert in attachment, trauma, and therapeutic parenting. With decades of experience as a therapist and adoptive parent, Ce brings both professional depth and personal understanding to this rich conversation.Together, we explore the foundations of therapeutic caregiving, how trauma impacts a child's behaviors and relationships, and what caregivers, educators, and clinicians can do to better support healing. Whether you're a parent, therapist, or simply someone passionate about trauma-informed care, this episode is filled with wisdom, en...
2025-06-1748 minRegulated & RelationalEp 93: Using the Arts as a Healing ToolIn today’s episode of Regulated & Relational, Ginger Healy and Julie Beem are joined by a special guest, Cally Flox, a teaching artist, educator, and the lead author of A Teacher’s Guide to Resilience Through the Arts. Cally is the founding director of the BYU ARTS Partnership, where she works to enhance student learning and school culture by providing professional development for educators. With a wealth of experience teaching creative dance, integrated arts, and more, Cally brings a unique perspective to the conversation about supporting children impacted by early childhood trauma through arts education. Tune in to hear her...
2025-05-0653 minRegulated & RelationalEp 91: Insights into Self-Compassion from TSS2025In this episode of Regulated & Relational, Julie Beem and Ginger Healy discuss the concept of self-compassion, drawing insights from Dr. Kristin Neff's work. Dr. Neff, a researcher in the field, defines self-compassion as treating yourself with the same kindness you'd offer a close friend. She breaks it into three elements: mindfulness (being aware of struggles), connection (understanding we're not alone in challenges), and kindness to self (responding with warmth instead of self-criticism).Julie shares her own struggles with self-compassion and how it can be difficult to confront pain, often either ignoring it or fighting...
2025-04-0846 min
AASR LiveAccessible Neuroscience and Connecting Strategies that Bring Calm into the Home and ClassroomPlease join us for “Accessible Neuroscience and Connecting Strategies that Bring Calm into the Home and Classroom” with Ginger Healy MSW, LCSW.Ginger Healy MSW, LCSW started her career as a child abuse investigator, hospital social worker, and school therapist. She spent 15 years as the social service supervisor at an international adoption agency, where she learned about developmental trauma and attachment needs in children. She is currently a clinical social worker and the director of programs at the Attachment & Trauma Network. She co-anchors the podcast “Regulated and Relational” with Julie Beem, executive director of ATN. Ginger speaks and teac...
2024-11-021h 13
The Desert Sanctuary356 – Attachment and Trauma Network – Julie Beem & Ginger Healy
ATN has grown into the VOICE for traumatized children and their families, schools, and communities. With a membership that reaches around the world, we are proud to be the premier support, education, and advocacy system for those raising or educating traumatized and attachment-disordered children.
Remaining true to the vision of our founder, Nancy Spoolstra:
Our focus is on helping children impacted by trauma and struggling with attachment by equipping the adults — the parents, caregivers and teachers.
Today, our Board of Directors and a growing team of staff, consultants, and volunteers reach out...
2024-08-2600 minThe Desert Sanctuary356 – Attachment and Trauma Network – Julie Beem & Ginger Healy
ATN has grown into the VOICE for traumatized children and their families, schools, and communities. With a membership that reaches around the world, we are proud to be the premier support, education, and advocacy system for those raising or educating traumatized and attachment-disordered children.
Remaining true to the vision of our founder, Nancy Spoolstra:
Our focus is on helping children impacted by trauma and struggling with attachment by equipping the adults — the parents, caregivers and teachers.
Today, our Board of Directors and a growing team of staff, consultants, and volunteers reach out...
2024-08-2600 min
AASR LiveWhat’s New at the Attachment and Trauma Network: An Interview with Ginger Healy and Julie BeemPlease join us for “What’s New at the Attachment and Trauma Network: An Interview with Ginger Healy and Julie Beem.”Ginger Healy MSW, LCSW started her career as a child abuse investigator, hospital social worker, and school therapist. She spent 15 years as the social service supervisor at an international adoption agency where she learned about developmental trauma and attachment needs in children. She is currently a clinical social worker and the director of programs at the Attachment & Trauma Network. She co-anchors the podcast “Regulated and Relational” with Julie Beem, executive director of ATN. Ginger speaks and teaches ac...
2024-08-1159 min
the Child Welfare Raising Awareness Podcast ShowA Work of HeartGinger Healy received her master’s degree in social work from UNLV and is a licensed clinical social worker. She has worked in the field of child and family services and hospital trauma for several years until she adopted her son from Romania. At that point she started working for Children’s House International Adoption Agency for the next 15 years serving as the social service supervisor. This job taught her so much about attachment and trauma. In 2016 she was awarded The Angels in Adoption Award and met Julie Beem a fellow awardee. She was so impressed that when an oppo...
2023-04-0329 min
Unapologetic Disrupters for Good PodcastEpisode #57: Julie Beem - Trauma Informed Educators Network PodcastJulie Beem has been the Executive Director of the Attachment & Trauma Network since 2009 and an active member and volunteer since 2005. Julie lives in the Atlanta area and is the mom to four and grandmother to three. Her youngest daughter, adopted internationally more than 20 years ago was the reason she sought and found support and education from the other parents at ATN. Julie left her former career in marketing and business development for engineering and architecture to advocate for and support the trauma-informed movement. Under Julie’s leadership, ATN has grown to reach families, schools, and communities around the world. In 2016 AT...
2022-02-0453 min
Resilience ConversationsSeason 4 Episode 1: A Book Study of Atlas of the Heart by Brene' Brown with Ginger HealyThanks for joining us for our discussion of the Intro and Chapter 1 of "Atlas of the Heart" by Brene' Brown!
You can follow along with us at #resilienceconversations
We were HONORED to have our dear friend, Ginger Healy with us from Attachment & Trauma Network (ATN)
Ginger Healy received her master’s degree in social work from UNLV in 1999 and began practicing as a licensed clinical social worker in 2001. She has worked as a social worker in the field of child and family services and hospital trauma for several years until she adopted her son f...
2022-02-0232 min
AASR LiveA discussion about parenting, schools and early childhood trauma with Julie BeemJulie has been the Executive Director of the Attachment & Trauma Network since 2009. Julie works with other parenting mentors and leaders at ATN to support and educate parents about the impact of early trauma on their children’s development and behavior and the need for trauma-informed, attachment-focused interventions and strategies.She also leads the planning of ATN’s annual Creating Trauma-Sensitive Schools Conference. Julie frequently presents workshops on whole-brain, whole-hearted approaches to therapeutic parenting, as well as co-hosting ATN’s Regulated & Relational Podcast. She also frequently writes articles and blogs about parenting, schools and early childhood trauma, as well as a chap...
2021-12-071h 03
The Baffling Behavior Show {Parenting after Trauma}Ep. 60: Creating Trauma Sensitive Schools with Julie BeemJulie Been is the executive of the Attachment and Trauma Network, a non-profit organization the supports the families of children with experiences of attachment trauma. One of the resources ATN offers the community is the Creating Trauma Sensitive Schools conference.In today's episode, Julie and I talk a bit about how the conference came to be and what you can currently find at the conference (which is offered both virtually and in person in 2022).Julie also shares her go-to advice for parents who are struggling to get the services their child needs at s...
2021-11-161h 05Regulated & RelationalEp 2: The Hope is in ResilienceThe single most common factor for children who develop resilience is at least one stable and committed relationship with a supportive parent, caregiver or other adult. These relationships are the active ingredients in building resilience. A committed, stable adult buffers children from the full impact of a traumatic event...and can keep the stress from becoming toxic. - Dr. Jack Shonkoff, Harvard's Center on the Developing Child.
What is Resilience? How is it developed? Aren't some children just born resilient? How can stress be both good and toxic? What are protective factors...and how can we become a prot...
2021-05-2527 min
Reasonably Happy with Paul OllingerCrazy Money TrailerComedian Paul Ollinger started Crazy Money to explore the connection between money, happiness, work, and meaning through the lens of his guests' expertise and/or money journeys. Preveious interviewees include prominent authors, academics, CEOs, celebrities, and winners of the Nobel Prize, Heisman Trophy, PGA Championship, and Olympic Gold medals, including:
Academics: Princeton's Sir Angus Deaton (Nobel laureate) and Peter Singer (“the world’s most influential living philosopher”), Yale’s Laurie Santos, Brookings' Richard Reeves, Jonathan Rauch, and Carol Graham, Oxford’s Will MacAskill, UC Berkeley’s Barry Schwartz on The Paradox of Choice, Yale Law School’s Daniel Markovits.
Journ...
2021-03-0202 min
Reasonably Happy with Paul OllingerCrazy Money TrailerPaul Ollinger started Crazy Money to explore the connection between money, happiness, work and meaning through the lens of his guests' expertise and/or money journeys. Previous guests include prominent authors, academics, CEO's, celebrities, and winners of the Nobel Prize, Heisman Trophy, PGA Championship and Olympic Gold medals, including: Academics: Princeton's Sir Angus Deaton (Nobel laureate) and Peter Singer (“the world’s most influential living philosopher”), Yale’s Laurie Santos, Brookings' Richard Reeves, Jonathan Rauch, and Carol Graham, and Oxford’s Will MacAskill on Effective Altruism, UC Berkeley’s Barry Schwartz on The Paradox of Choice. Journalists: Ron Lieber (NYT...
2021-02-2602 min
Your Nonprofit LifeS1E9: Supporting Parents Remotely Since 1995My guest's life changed completely when she and her husband, already parents, fell in love with a sweet little girl who was living her worst life at an orphanage in China. They soon learned that unconditional love and proven parenting practices were not enough for their newly adopted daughter. In desperation, they reached out via telephone to a relatively new organization run by a former veterinarian who knew how to help them navigate attachment disorder. Julie Beem began her relationship with the Attachment & Trauma Network as a parent in need of support and advice. It wasn't long...
2020-05-1642 min
Creating a Family: Talk about Adoption, Foster & Kinship CareHow to Juggle Kids, Schooling & Work During Coronavirus ShutdownClick here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom.Most of us are trying to juggle so much during this coronavirus shutdown: homeschooling, work, cooking, and so much more. How can we do it all? We talk with Julie Beem, Executive Director of Attachment and Trauma Network, an author on trauma and attachment and frequent workshop presenter. Support the showPlease leave us a rating or review. This podcast is produced by www.CreatingaFamily.org. We are a national non-profit with the mission to strengthen and inspire adoptive, foster & k...
2020-04-241h 00
The Perkins PlatformWhy We Need Trauma Informed Schools and EducatorsTrauma-informed practice in schools has recently gained international attention. Today's guest, Julie Beem, is an advocate for increasing the number of education professionals and schools that address the needs of students and families in need of support. Julie Beem been the Executive Director of the Attachment & Trauma Network since 2009, and over the last decade has watched ATN grow from a grassroots support group for those parenting children with trauma and attachment challenges to being a powerful voice in the field of trauma-informed education and parenting. Julie has a Bachelors in Secondary Education from Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, MO and...
2019-03-1330 min
Divine Naples PodcastDivine Naples Daily – St. Matthew's House in Naples FlDivine Naples Daily started new show program – LEARN ALL ABOUT SWFL FROM LOCALS!
This episode will bring you closer to one of the non-profit organizations that operates in Naples FL for over 30 years. these numbers speaks for themselves 2,704 volunteers, 513,249 hot meals served …..
Rich and Matt alway have entertaining way how to share information and get you motivated!
Want to be on our podcast? send us an email podcast@divinenaples.com
We invite all Divine listeners to enjoy and share with others as well. Get a glance how you can contribute to the big...
2019-02-1931 min