Regulated & Relational Podcast

What if growth could sound like laughter?In this conversation, Billy Kaplan, a licensed clinical social worker at Treehouse Health, joins Ginger and Julie to explore how healing with…

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A Community for Resilience

What if healing didn’t require a therapy license—only presence, connection, and courage?Andi Fetzner joins Ginger and Julie and shares how her Origins Training work in Arizona supports adults…

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A Conversation about Generational Trauma

What are children learning that no one is explicitly teaching?Ingrid Cockhren joins Julie and Ginger to explore how historical trauma shapes social learning, schooling, storytelling, and bias across…

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Why Mattering Matters

In this episode, Julie Beem and Ginger Healy explore Julie’s research on mattering—what it is, why it matters, and how it shows up in adult-child relationships. This episode…

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Wellness Rooms and Other Ideas to Combat Gun Violence

In this powerful and deeply human conversation, Ginger and Julie sit down with Josh Novick—licensed therapist, educator, national speaker, and founder of Trust & Grow Consulting—to explore what…

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Exploring the Science of Learning with Zaretta Hammond

Zaretta Hammond

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Joy – An Act of Resilience

In 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…

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Discussing Relational Health and Resilience with Dr. Sonu

Dr. Sonu

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The Power of Play for Healing and Connection

Play isn’t just fun—it’s essential. In this episode, Ginger and Julie unpack the science, healing power, and everyday possibilities of play. From brain development to emotional regulation, play…

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Child Abuse Prevention

What would it look like if we built a society that prevents child abuse and neglect—before it ever begins? In this episode, Ginger and Julie sit down with…

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What Does RAD Look Like at School?

This is a follow-up to Episode 101, where we discussed the two recognized attachment disorder diagnoses and their impact on families. In this episode, we focus on how…

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Healing Despair and Moral Injury in Educators

Sheri Kreher, LCSW

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Rethinking Behavior Plans with the Bowmans

the Bowmans

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Parents Have Feelings Too – a book interview with Hilary Jacobs Hendel & Juli Fraga

Hilary Jacobs Hendel & Juli Fraga

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Embracing Hope for FASD, ADHD, Neurdivergence, and Traumaa

In 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…

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Exploring FASD

In this unforgettable episode, Ginger and Julie sit down with the one and only Barb Clark—a powerhouse trainer, parent, and advocate known for saying the things most people…

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What you need to know about Attachment Disorders

In this foundational episode of Regulated & Relational, Ginger and Julie dive deep into attachment disorders—what they are, how they’re diagnosed, and the realities families face when raising…

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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.…

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Joy – An Act of Resilience

In 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…

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Empathy Revolution

In 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…

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Birthday Reflections

In 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…

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The Importance of Therapeutic Parenting

In 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…

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The Dopest Coach

Today, we’re honored to sit down with a friend of ATN, Martin Ali Simms—a Neurosequential Sports Specialist, Mental Health Consultant, and Founder of The DOPE Coach Academy. Martin…

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Two White Women Talking about DEI

In this vital episode, Julie and Ginger dive into the intersection of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) with trauma-informed practices. As DEI comes under political and cultural scrutiny,…

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Using the Arts as a Healing Tool

In 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…

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Learning About and Celebrating Neurodiversity

In this insightful episode, we sit down with educator, writer, and advocate Meghan Ashburn to explore how we can better support autistic students—both in and out of the…

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Insights into Self-Compassion from TSS2025

In 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…

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Brain Development Basics

Join Ginger and Julie as they wrap up the season by talking about brain lessons. A little basic brain knowledge can go a long way in understanding behaviors…

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Adult Nervous Systems

Join Julie and Ginger as they speak with Dr. Lori Desautels Dr. Lori Desautels has been an Assistant Professor at Butler University since 2016, teaching undergraduate and graduate…

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Let’s Inspire, Inform, Instruct and Include Students

Join Julie and Ginger as they speak with Anashay Wright, a national award-winning educator, speaker, consultant, and founder of Authentic Disruption and Disruptive Partners, a community-based leadership development…

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Understanding Interoception: The Mind-Body Disconnect

Join Julie and Ginger in speaking to Occupational Therapist, Kelly Mahler about Interoception and the body-mind disconnect. Kelly teaches that as caregivers and educators, we should be curious…

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No More Sad Mommas; No More Sad Babies

Join Julie and Ginger in speaking to Carey Sipp talking about early childhood intervention. Carey is a solutions journalist and “Neuro-Nurturing ®” advocate who has written about the…

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Back to the Basics – The Trauma-Sensitive School Basics

Join Ginger and Julie as they talk to Mathew Portell. Mathew has dedicated a decade and a half to education in his role as a teacher, instructional coach,…

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Digging into Attachment and Parenting Challenges

In this episode Ginger and Julie talk to Dafna Lender who is an international trainer, EMDR therapist, and supervisor for practitioners who work with children and families. She…

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Being Safe Enough Not to Bully

Listen in as Julie and Ginger talk to Ginger Lewman about Bullying. Ginger Lewman is a national consultant & keynote speaker with ESSDACK, a non-profit education service center…

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Oxytocin – What it is and what we need to know

In Episode 82, Ginger & Julie dig into Oxytocin. Oxytocin is often called the “love” or “cuddle” hormone. High levels of oxytocin correlate with the speed of wound…

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The Theory of Hope

In this episode Julie and Ginger interview ATN’s dear friend, Dr. Melissa Sadin. Melissa teaches us about Hope Theory based on the work of Gwinn and Hellman and…

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Exploring Our Polyvagal World

In this Episode Julie and Ginger teach about the PolyVagal Theory and introduce us to Our PolyVagal World a new book by Dr. Stephen Porges and his son…

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The Three Pillars of A Healthy Life – Working our Way to Wellness

In this Episode Julie and Ginger talk to Dr. Rick Cain. Rick specializes in the neuroscience of stress and well-being. He helps us explore how wellness practices in…

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“What are We Here to Do?” A conversation with Superintendent Dr. Amy Fast

Superintendent Dr. Amy Fast

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Trauma-Informed Step-Parenting

In today’s episode, Ginger and Julie dive into Step-Parenting. Approximately 40% of all families are blended families, which are defined as divorced and/or remarried families or those living…

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Diving Deep into Co-Regulation

Co-Regulation: Stepping in with soothing, responsive interactions to help a person be able to regulate their emotions. OR Borrowing the ability to attain a regulated state from…

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The 5 Love Languages of Neurodiversity

In this episode, Julie and Ginger share the Five Neurodivergent Love Languages from @neurowonderful. Info dumping. Sharing information about topics that excite you and that you have an…

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Nurturing Neurodiversity in the Educational Environment

In this Episode Julie and Ginger seek to increase awareness and acceptance of the strengths that neurodivergent children have. Neurodiversity means valuing all types of thinking and learning…

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Becoming a Trauma-Informed Restorative Educator

In this Episode, Julie interviews Joe Brummer and Marg Thorsborne about their new book, Becoming a Trauma-Informed Restorative Educator. Both Joe and Marg have years of experience and…

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The Challenges of Parenting in Today’s Society: A Deep Dive with Ingrid Cochren

Ingrid Cochren

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Children’s 4 Irreducible Needs

In his book, The Myth of Normal, Dr. Gabor Mate points out that all children have 4 irreducible needs: a sense of security trust in the world interrelationships…

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Geeking out on Attachment, Yoga, and Somatic Experiencing with Heather Altman

Heather Altman

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My Trauma Isn’t Your Trauma

In this episode Julie and Ginger talk about the 3Es of trauma. SAMHSA, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration of the US government, coined the term…

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Exploring Baffling Behaviors with Robyn Gobbel

Robyn Gobbel

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A Conversation about Trauma-Informed Care with National PTA President, Yvonne Johnson

National PTA President, Yvonne Johnson

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Addressing Working Memory in a Trauma-Sensitive Classroom

In this episode, Julie and Ginger invite Jen Alexander and Jennifer Dickey into the studio. They have come to talk about executive function skills and working memory. You…

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The Self-Reg Framework

Today, Julie and Ginger invite Dr. Susan Hopkins into the studio. Dr. Hopkins, along with Dr. Stuart Shanker, will be keynoting at ATN’s 7th Annual Creating Trauma-Sensitive Schools…

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This Year’s Retrospective

In this episode, Julie and Ginger invite Lorraine Schneider into the studio to chat about the episodes from season 3 and there were some really great ones! Lorraine…

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The Biology of Attachment Trauma

In this episode, Julie and Ginger welcome Dr. Aimie into the studio. Basically, Dr. Aimie is amazing. She is a double board-certified physician, boarded in both preventive and…

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What Does It Mean To Be Trauma-Informed?

In this episode, Julie and Ginger delve into the definitions of trauma-informed. While this seems very simple, there are many definitions floating out there and we wanted to…

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Gratitude, Grounding and Glimmers

Today Julie and Ginger are talking about the 3 G’s: Gratitude, Grounding and Glimmers. These are basic mindfulness strategies that provide emotional safety in both the home and…

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What Can Be Done About The School to Prison Pipeline?

In this episode, Julie and Ginger talk about the school to prison pipeline with Leonard Webb. What an important topic this is! Leonard retired from law enforcement and…

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What is the Vagus Nerve?

In this episode, Julie and Ginger discuss the Vagus nerve and other occupational therapist topics with Allison Morgan. Allison is the founder and CEO of Zensational Kids, an…

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Inner Working Models – Where do they come from?

In this episode Julie and Ginger talk about the Inner Working Model. This is basically the blueprint for how we connect with others. John Bowlby says it best…

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Creating a Regulating Classroom Environment

In this episode, the studio is full. Julie and Ginger have Jen Alexander and Anna Paravano as guests. Jen Alexander is a veteran educator, counselor, and long-time ATN…

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Getting on the Same Page: Teacher-Parent Relationships

In this episode, Julie and Ginger are talking about relationships between parents and teachers with their guest host, Jessica Harris. Jessica was a teacher with 17 years of…

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Let’s Talk Regulation & Co-Regulation with Ginger Healy

Ginger Healy

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The Importance of Belonging

In this episode, Julie and Ginger talk about Belonging. And what an important concept that really is! Love and belonging are crucial human needs and Brene Brown says,…

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Unpacking Our Griefcase

In this episode, Julie and Ginger explore the concept of grief by welcoming Emelio Parga into the studio. Emelio is the founder and Executive Director of the Solace…

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Ever Wonder About Curiosity?

In this episode, Julie and Ginger are deep-diving into the concept of curiosity. Brene Brown defines curiosity as recognizing a gap in our knowledge about something that interests…

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Diving into Anger

In this episode, Julie and Ginger dive into anger! Brene Brown defines anger as an emotion we feel when something gets in the way of our desired outcome,…

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Exploring Interoception

In this episode, Julie and Ginger invite Connie Persike into the studio to talk about interoception, one of our hidden senses. Interoception is the ability to process information…

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Advocating for Trauma-Informed Special Education

In this episode, Julie and Ginger invite a special guest, Bill Zee, into the studio. Bill is the Chair of the Education Law Group at Appel, Yost &…

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The Power of the Pause

In this session, Julie and Ginger invite Dr. Jon Baylin into the studio. Dr. Baylin received his doctorate in clinical psychology from Peabody College of Vanderbilt University in…

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The Importance of Feeling Safe

In this episode, Julie and Ginger discuss the concept of “Felt Safety”. You can’t trust, heal, or learn in a state of unsafety. This isn’t only about physical…

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Our Hidden Senses

Today Julie and Ginger invite Jessica Sinarski into the studio. If you think her name seems familiar, then you are correct. Jessica has been here before. This is…

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Preventing Childhood Sexual Abuse

In this episode Ginger and Julie invite Tracy Leonard into the studio. Tracy is the Programming and Partnership Manager at the non-profit, Darkness to Light. Darkness to Light…

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Trauma in the Pews

In this Episode, Julie and Ginger welcome Dr. Janyne McConnaugheyinto the studio. Janyne has a long career in teaching, teacher education and an expertise in early childhood development.…

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Exploring the River of Cruelty

In this episode, Julie and Ginger welcome Rebecca Lewis-Pankratz into the studio to talk about the concept of the River of Cruelty. Rebecca fought her way out of…

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What is Blocked Care

In this episode, Julie and Ginger talk about the concept of “Blocked Care”. Drs. Daniel Hughes and Jonathan Baylin first coined this concept in their book, Brain Based…

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Trauma-Informed Teaching and IEPs

In this episode of Regulated and Relational, Julie and Ginger invite long-time ATN friend, Dr. Melissa Sadin into the studio. Simply put, Dr. Sadin is a developmental trauma…

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What Makes Mr. Chazz Tick?

In this episode, Julie and Ginger invite Mr. Chazz Lewis into the studio. Mr. Chazz, a former Montessori school teacher, is an educational specialist, a keynote speaker, a…

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The Regulated Classroom

In this episode, Julie and Ginger invite Emily Daniels into the studio to talk about how to create a regulated classroom. Emily is a trainer, consultant, facilitator, leader,…

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Brain-Body Parenting

In this episode, Julie and Ginger invite Dr. Mona Delahooke into the studio. Dr. Delahooke discusses how to raise joyful and resilient children – and isn’t that the…

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Serve and Return

In this episode, Julie and Ginger talk about the concept of Serve and Return. This notion was introduced through the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University.…

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Therapeutic Parenting 102

In this episode, Julie and Ginger continue their discussion of therapeutic parenting. If you are caring for a child with a trauma history, you know that therapeutic parenting…

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Therapeutic Parenting 101

In the next two episodes, Julie and Ginger deep dive into the concept of therapeutic parenting. The healing of childhood trauma comes directly from relationships and a child’s…

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Helping Teen Brains with Improv

In this episode Julie and Ginger welcome Scott Kuenneke and Mary DeMichele into the studio. Scott is an integral part of the CALO Programs Residential Treatment Facility clinical…

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A New School Year: Hopes and Challenges

Julie and Ginger invite Sandra Lake and James Moffett into the studio. They are both awesome trauma informed educators, and in this episode, they are discussing what it…

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Secondary Traumatic Stress

In this episode, Julie and Ginger discuss Secondary Traumatic Stress. This is a hard topic to talk about, but it is so important. Ginger says, “Secondary traumatic stress…

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School Resource Officer & Trauma-Informed School Safety, talking with Becky Haas

Becky Haas

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Advocating against Restraint & Seclusion – a conversation with Guy Stephens

Guy Stephens

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Boundaries

In this episode, Julie and Ginger are discussing boundaries. They got a lot of insight from Brene Brown’s book, Atlas of the Heart. ATN’s Team R&R, an online…

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The Challenges of Using Praise

Today Julie and Ginger talk about praise and how to use it effectively in the home and in the classroom. They also discuss some of the challenges of…

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Disappointment and Expectations

In this episode, Julie and Ginger talk about their latest book study, Atlas of the Heart, by Brene Brown. ATN’s Team R&R, an online community for educators, is…

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The Special Attachment Window of Young Adulthood: An Interview with Jack Hinman, Psy.D.

Jack Hinman, Psy.D.

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The Dangers of Social Media for our Teens- A Conversation with Jethro Jones

Jethro Jones

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Using Stories to Heal: A Conversation with Jane Samuel

Jane Samuel

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Restorative (and Trauma-Informed) Practices in Schools: An Interview with Joe Brummer

Joe Brummer

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The Balance of Structure and Nurture

In this episode, Julie and Ginger talk about the delicate balance between structure and nurture. What are the differences in punishment, consequences, accountability, and discipline? These terms are…

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Building Resilience during Covid…A Reflection on What We’ve Learned

In this episode, Julie and Ginger reflect on what our lives have been like dealing with Covid and building resilience throughout the pandemic. Ginger says that “It’s important…

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Reframing the Narrative with Jessica Sinarski, LPCMH

Jessica Sinarski, LPCMH

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The Re-Set Process: An Interview with Dyane Carrere

Dyane Carrere

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Pushing Past Your Own Perspectives – Interview with Emily Meeks and Taneesha Thomas

Emily Meeks and Taneesha Thomas

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What is a Trauma-Informed School?

In this episode, Julie and Ginger talk with Dr. Jenna Lichter, ATN’s Trauma-Sensitive Schools Coordinator. Listen in to learn more about trauma sensitive schools - what they are…

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Living Expertly, Truth Telling and Joy Stalking: A Conversation with Cissy White

Cissy White

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Holiday Hang-Ups

In this episode Julie and Ginger acknowledge that the holidays are not always full of cheer for all families. Children with traumatic experiences may not be able to…

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Understanding Shame – Part 2

In this episode, Julie and Ginger revisit the concept of shame. Shame is a dangerous tool that leads to maladaptive behaviors. Ginger says that “Shame is much more…

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Understanding Shame- Part 1

In this episode, Julie and Ginger introduce the concept of shame. According to Brene Brown, a world-renowned social worker with a focus on shame, shame is an “intensely painful…

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Exploring Burnout

In this episode Julie and Ginger discuss the New York Times bestselling book Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle. What is burnout? How do you know…

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How Big is Your Window?

In this episode, Julie and Ginger talk about the Window of Tolerance, specifically what level of stress can we tolerate and grow from and what we can do…

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Why Rewards & Punishments Don’t Always Work

Julie and Ginger discuss why rewards and punishments don’t work for traumatized children. What are rewards? What are punishments? What are consequences? Why don’t they work and what…

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Back to School During a Pandemic, an Interview with Jen Alexander

Jen Alexander

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OMG! My Child Needs Special Education!

Today Julie and Ginger partner with Michele Nigliazzo, ATN’s Court Advocacy Director. They discuss the impact of discovering that your child needs Special Education services. They reveal that…

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The Importance of Together

Today Julie and Ginger talk with Stephanie Garde, ATN’s Operation Manager to discuss peer support. Parent-to-parent support is the root of the foundation of the Attachment & Trauma…

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What Trauma Looks Like in the Classroom

Today Julie & Ginger dig into how the impacts of trauma show up as behaviors in the classroom. While it’s not always easy to tell, we’re going to…

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Getting Back to “Normal”: A Look at Collective Grief

What does it feel like as we start to get back to “normal”? Ginger and Julie are exploring the emotional impact of the pandemic...the collective grief. What is…

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Why Regulated?

In Episode 4, Ginger & Julie dig into Regulation and why being Regulated is part of the title of our podcast. So what do we mean when we…

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Why Relational?

In Episode 3, Ginger & Julie dig into Attachment – what it is and how it’s developed. We’ll take a look at Attachment Theory and the 5 attachment…

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The Hope is in Resilience

The 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…

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What is Trauma?

In our first episode, we start at the beginning by defining "What is Trauma?" And discussing why creating a podcast at this point in time is a good…

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