Securely Attached
Securely Attached is your go-to parenting podcast, supporting moms and dads from pregnancy all the way through their child's adolescence and every stage in between.
Join us every Tuesday as clinical psychologist and mom of two Dr. Sarah Bren shares her expertise and interviews top experts in the field, simplifying complicated concepts and pulling back the curtain on the brain science and psychology that drives and shapes the parent-child relationship.
And now, every Thursday, Dr. Sarah Bren is joined by Dr. Emily Upshur and Dr. Rebecca Hershberg for a special segment, Beyond The Sessions. We’re answering YOUR parenting questions from the perspective of clinical psychologists highly trained in developmental science and real-life moms who get that parenting is messy, and sometimes we have to laugh, cry, and throw out the “rules.”
From toddler tantrums, to effective discipline strategies, to leaning into the principles of respectful parenting, and to managing your own mental wellness as a parent—this podcast is your ultimate resource for judgment-free, research-backed information you know you can trust.
About Sarah Bren, PhD
Dr. Sarah Bren is a licensed clinical psychologist and mom of two who helps parents understand the building blocks of child development and how secure relationships form and thrive. Her work is focused on helping parents find their inner confidence so they can respond to any parenting problem that comes along and raise kids who are healthy, resilient, and kind.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 41 minutes
- Episodes
- 342
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
200. Healing our inner child in order to combat insecure attachment patterns with Jennifer Nurick
Our past experiences shape our present behaviors and patterns, but by working toward healing our inner child, we can make meaningful shifts!
Jennifer Nurick joins me to discuss a profound way to ap…
199. Q&A: What are strategies for co-parenting with a narcissist?
Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg and I talk about...
2:25 - Awareness and acceptance of the situation is your first step.
3:30 -…
198. Youth sports and body image: Fostering positive body image and self-esteem in young athletes with Zoë Bisbing
Navigating the complex terrain of youth sports while promoting positive body image and mental wellness!
Joining me is Zoë Bisbing, a psychotherapist specializing in body image and eating disorders …
197. Q&A: When should you start being concerned about your kid's tantrums?
Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg and I talk about...
1:48 - A tantrum is a behavioral expression of emotions that feel to big to e…
196. Cooking Up Inclusivity: Nurturing open mindedness in kids through food with Priya Krishna
Discover how you can use food to teach your children about acceptance, tolerance, and the beauty of cultural diversity!
Joining me is Priya Krishna. Priya is a food reporter and video host for the …
195. Q&A: Is it bad to "baby" the baby?
Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Emily Upshur and I talk about...
3:10 - Resilience and distress tolerance is baked into being a younger sibling.
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194. Confronting death to find a deeper meaning in life: A continuation of my conversation with Rabbi Steve Leder
This week my conversation about finding the beauty in life and learning to accept the inevitability of death with Rabbi Steve Leder continues.
Along with being the Rabbi at Wilshire Boulevard Templ…
193. Q&A: Is it okay for screen time "rules" to go out the window on travel days?
Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg, Dr. Emily Upshur, and I talk about...
2:46 - Travel days can be free-for-alls when it comes to k…
192. Death, grief, and parenting: How we can help our kids make sense of and make peace with death with Rabbi Steve Leder
Having to explain and help our kids process and grasp the concept of death, whether in a moment where it affects them personally, or simply as a concept as a whole, can be a particularly challenging …
191. Q&A: What are the do’s and don’t for introducing screens to my toddler?
Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg, Dr. Emily Upshur, and I talk about...
4:00 - Using screens when YOU need a break is absolutely o…
190. The power of stories in parenthood: Representation, identity, social media, and the “rules” of parenthood with L'Oreal Thompson Payton
Delve into the transformative power of storytelling across the spectrum of parenthood, identity, and navigating life's challenges.
Joining me is award-winning journalist, speaker, and the author of…
189. Q&A: How to tell your child you have cancer
Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg, Dr. Emily Upshur, and I talk about...
5:34 - Where do you even begin? How to start this difficul…
188. Finding positives in spite of our pain: A mother's journey navigating her child's illness with Dr. Maggie Kang
No one prepares you for hearing that your child is sick. Navigating a child’s harrowing medical diagnosis is often one of the hardest things a parent can go through. Today, we talk with a mother who …
187. Q&A: How can I parent my daughter so she doesn't become a people pleaser?
Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg, Dr. Emily Upshur, and I talk about...
1:25 - Some of the most common traits and characteristics …
186. Using presence as the antidote to trauma: How we begin to break cycles with Dr. Jacob Ham
An exploration of healing trauma through presence, connection, and self-awareness.
Joining me to take us on this journey of discovery is licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Jacob Ham. Dr. Ham will o…
185. Q&A: How can I handle jealousy and sibling rivalry?
Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg, Dr. Emily Upshur, and I talk about...
3:27 - How to use radical acceptance rather than trying to…
184. Breaking the silence: A mother's personal story of surviving postpartum psychosis
Trigger Warning: This episode involves topics related to postpartum psychosis, suicide, and infanticide.
In this eye-opening conversation, one mother is sharing her raw and unfiltered story of navi…
183. Q&A: What is the best way to allow my preschooler to play with gender norms?
Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg, Dr. Emily Upshur, and I talk about...
2:10 - Playing with gender norms is developmentally typica…
182. Raising conscious kids: A thoughtful exploration of bias, cultural identity, and diversity with Dr. Dana E. Crawford
Discover how to navigate bias and guide your children toward a future of genuine cultural understanding and allyship!
Join me for a vulnerable and honest conversation on how we can navigate bias, a…
181. Q&A: How can I get my 3-year-old to do things they don't want to do?
Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg, Dr. Emily Upshur, and I talk about...
2:20 - At 3 years old, kids often start to have more desir…