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BONDEDEp.17 The Holiday Survival Kit: 3 Quiet Hacks to Survive (and Actually Enjoy) Holiday PartiesIf holiday gatherings ever leave you activated, overwhelmed, or stuck in old patterns, this is the practical episode to keep in your pocket. In this solo episode Lizzie guides you through three discreet, powerful tools you can use at the Thanksgiving table, in the bathroom, or mid-conversation — no one will know you’re doing them.You’ll actually practice each one during the episode so your body already knows what to do when the moment comes, tune in for:Using Mindfulness of Emotions and SUDS scale to address emotional dysregulation earlyThe STOP skill — the pause button to keep...
2025-11-2521 minBONDEDEp.16 When Holidays Feel Hard: A Trauma-Informed Look at Holiday Stress with Dr. Vassilia BinensztokIn this episode of Bonded, Lizzie sits down with trauma therapist and author Dr. Vassilia Binensztok for a deeply compassionate conversation about why the holiday season can stir up so many emotional and relational challenges—and how you can genuinely support yourself through it.Triggers around the holidays are incredibly common and often tied to old attachment patterns or childhood experiences, sometimes operating unconsciously. The first step toward healing is awareness: noticing the physical cues, emotional shifts, and reactive patterns that show up during this time of year. And because the holidays can pull on so many in...
2025-11-1938 minBONDEDEp.15 ’Tis the Season (to Get Triggered?): Meet Old Wounds with Mindful Self-CompassionIn this solo episode, Dr. Patty Shutt explores why the holidays—often portrayed as joyful and bright—can actually stir deep emotional triggers, especially for those with early attachment wounds or complex family dynamics. Drawing from her own reflections and clinical experience, Patty shares how mindfulness, self-compassion, and awareness of nervous system patterns can help us move through the season with more care and grounding.Whether you find yourself over-giving, over-scheduling, or feeling anxious before family gatherings, this episode offers gentle tools to prepare, regulate, and find moments of genuine connection amid the chaos.What You’...
2025-11-1219 minBONDEDEp.14 Self-Compassion for Couples: Deepening Intimacy and Healing Relational Wounds with Michelle BeckerIn this episode, Lizzie and Dr. Patty sit down with therapist and mindfulness teacher Michelle Becker to explore how self-compassion can transform relationships—both with ourselves and the ones we love. Michelle shares insights from her Mindful Self-Compassion and Compassion for Couples programs, offering practical tools to build emotional safety, foster intimacy, and meet our own needs.Whether you’re single, in a relationship, or simply curious about self-compassion, this episode is packed with actionable guidance to cultivate kindness toward yourself and others, improve communication, and create healthier, more secure connections.What You’ll Learn in Thi...
2025-11-041h 17BONDEDEp.13 Beyond Words: Generational Healing Through Family Constellation (Part 2)In this episode of Bonded, Lizzie and Dr. Patty continue their exploration of where science meets soul — this time diving into the powerful, experiential practice of Family Constellation work.Family Constellation invites us to see how our struggles may not start with us — they often belong to the wider family system. Through group representation, unseen loyalties, ruptures, and inherited generational patterns can surface and find resolution in ways that words alone could never reach.Lizzie and Patty share personal stories and reflections from their own experiences in constellations — revealing how healing often unfolds quietly, gently, and be...
2025-10-2930 minBONDEDEp.12 Where Science Meets Soul in the Field of Connection (Part 1)In this episode of Bonded, Dr. Patty and Lizzie open up about their recent journey to Brazil for the Wild Women Amazon Reiki Retreat. They explore how safety, attachment, and trauma healing are supported not only through evidence-based psychology—but also through energy work, group connection, and nature-based experiences.Using powerful metaphors from the natural world, Patty and Lizzie discuss how true growth and healing can only happen when we feel safe—when the “soil” of our inner world is rich enough to allow new branches of transformation to grow.Conversation Highlights:The intersection of evide...
2025-10-2231 minBONDEDEp.11 Healing Through Mindfulness, Self-Compassion, and CommunicationIn this solo episode, Lizzie revisits the foundational lessons on attachment theory, reminding us how our earliest relationships shape the ways we connect, communicate, and care for ourselves today. Through compassionate reflection, she explores how understanding these patterns opens the door to real change — both within ourselves and in our relationships.You’ll also hear about two transformative pathways we’ve explored this season:✨Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) — as shared through Trish Magyari’s story of healing from chronic illness and trauma, and learning to turn toward the body with gentleness.✨Mindful Communication (Nonviolent Com...
2025-10-1518 minBONDEDEp.10 Family Constellation: Healing the Invisible Ties with Maria do CarmoWhat if the struggles you face today aren’t just yours—but are part of an invisible thread woven through generations of your family story?In this episode of Bonded, we welcome psychologist Maria do Carmo and her translator/daughter Maíra Irigaray to explore the profound practice of Family Constellation. Rooted in the teachings of Bert and Sophie Hellinger, this approach reveals the hidden dynamics, unresolved pain, and inherited patterns that influence our lives—often without us realizing it. We will be bringing Maria's work to the US, explore this link for upcoming retreats and experiences. Th...
2025-10-0855 minBONDEDEp.9 From Conflict to Connection: The Power of Mindful Communication with Jennifer BrummerWhat if every conflict held the key to deeper connection? In this episode of Bonded, we sit down with Jen Brummer, trainer and coach in Nonviolent Communication (NVC), to explore how mindful communication can transform relationships, heal old wounds, and bring more clarity and compassion into everyday conversations.Jen shares her personal journey with NVC—from people-pleasing and burnout to discovering the tools that helped her navigate grief, parenting, and partnership with more ease and authenticity. She also explains how feelings and needs are at the heart of every interaction, and why identifying them can shift us fr...
2025-10-0150 minBONDEDEp.8 Resilience in Action: Using Somatic Practices to Reclaim Safety with Anni JohnstonIn this interview with Anni Johnston, we explore how somatic practices, from simple breathing techniques to dance therapy, can be powerful pathways to heal attachment wounds. Anni is a trauma and somatic therapist turned resilience mentor, we brought her on to discuss why healing doesn’t just happen in the mind—it requires getting into the body. Anni shares approachable take-home tips and a guided practice in how reconnecting to our physical selves in the present moment can restore safety, trust, and build peace, a critical piece of healing early attachment ruptures. 🌳 Connect with Anni on Inst...
2025-09-2456 minBONDEDEp.7 Learning to Find Love Again with EFT Tapping Master Alina FrankWelcome Alina Frank—bestselling author, EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) master trainer, and co-director of the Science of Tapping film project. Alina has trained thousands of practitioners worldwide and is the author of How to Want Sex Again, as well as a contributor to the Clinical EFT Handbook. Whether you’re curious about energy psychology, trauma healing, or navigating love and relationships, this conversation offers both practical tools and inspiring wisdom.Together we explore:How EFT Tapping tapping works on the body’s energy system to calm emotions, regulate the nervous system, and help release trauma.Matrix Reimpr...
2025-09-1746 minBONDEDEp.6 Mindfulness for Chronic Health Issues and Trauma with Trish MagyariIn this episode of Bonded, Dr. Patty and Lizzie sit down with one of Patty’s most influential teachers and mentors, Trish Magyari, MS, LCPC, C-IAYT—a mindfulness and trauma specialist, MBSR teacher, and researcher whose work has touched countless lives.Trish shares her own story of turning to mindfulness during a period of illness and pain, and how practices like Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) became a lifeline. She opens up about navigating perfectionism, early trauma, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue—and how mindfulness helped her not only cope, but reconnect with her body in a radically different way.
2025-09-1039 minBONDEDEp.5 Healing Attachment Wounds with Mindfulness & Self-CompassionIn this episode of Bonded, Dr. Patty and Lizzie explore how mindfulness and self-compassion can help us heal the invisible wounds of attachment trauma. Together, they talk about how these practices restore what trauma often takes away—presence, safety, kindness, and connection. Through personal reflections and clinical insights, Patty shares how to move from mere survival into a sense of wholeness, cultivating a secure base within yourself.What you’ll hear in this episode:Dr. Patty's story of coming to learn mindfulness personally and use it professionally for trauma healing.The power of mindfulness in breaking cycl...
2025-09-0338 minBONDEDEp. 4 Understanding Attachment Trauma: How Early Wounds Shape UsHave you ever wondered why relationships sometimes feel harder than they “should”? Or why certain patterns of fear, distrust, or emptiness keep showing up in your life?In this episode, Dr. Patty and Lizzie Shutt explore the impact of attachment trauma and developmental trauma, shedding light on how early disruptions in the caregiver–child bond shape our emotional lives. Drawing on clinical wisdom and lived experience, they break down what trauma really means, why two people can have such different responses to the same event, and how these early experiences ripple into adulthood.Through stories and re...
2025-08-2748 minBONDEDEp.3 Understanding Insecure Attachment StylesBuilding upon previous episodes, Dr. Patty and Lizzie Shutt bring awareness to insecure attachment styles—anxious, avoidant, and disorganized. Press play to recognize if you or someone you love may be living within these attachment patterns. By exploring what they are, how they develop, and the ways they shape our adult relationships, this conversation invites more self-compassion and a deeper understanding of yourself and others. The hosts clarify that these attachment styles are not fixed labels, but points along a spectrum that can shift over time with insight, practice, and supportive relationships.⭐ Leave a 5 Star Review or shar...
2025-08-2025 minBONDEDEp.2 Secure Attachment: A Foundation for Lifelong ResilienceIn this episode, we delve into the concept of secure attachment, exploring how a deep, trusting bond forms the foundation for emotional safety in relationships. Dr. Patty and Lizzie discuss the Four S's Framework developed by Dr. Dan Siegel and Dr. Tina Payne Bryson—Safe, Seen, Soothed, and Secure— and their role in developing positive core beliefs. By tuning in, you'll gain insights into how secure attachment can enhance your personal and professional relationships, providing a framework for emotional resilience and growth. Join us as we uncover how these principles apply across the lifespan and in therapeutic settings.⭐...
2025-08-1334 minBONDEDEp.1 Introduction to Attachment Theory: How Early Bonds Shape Our LivesIn this episode Dr. Patty and Lizzie delve into the fascinating world of attachment theory. Discover how early experiences shape our internal blueprint for relationships, influencing our mental, emotional, and physical health. We explore the four main attachment styles—secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganized—and discuss their impact on our adult lives. Learn about the evolutionary benefits of attachment behaviors, which have historically helped ensure survival by maintaining proximity to caregivers. Join us as we unpack the work of pioneers like John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth, and learn how understanding these patterns can lead to healthier, more fulfilling relationships. on't...
2025-08-0628 minBONDEDThe Bonded Podcast TRAILERWelcome to The Bonded Podcast! We're your hosts, Dr. Patty, a clinical psychologist with 25 years of experience helping people heal attachment and trauma, and Lizzie Shutt, my daughter, a mental health counselor in training who brings nature's wisdom to everything she does.This podcast is born from the heart of our Sacred Treehouse and our family home, a project we're so excited to share with you. For years, I've helped countless individuals heal from deep wounds, and now, in this stage of my career, my desire is to reach even more of you. My beautiful daughter, Lizzie...
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