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Empowered to Connect Podcast

Empowered to Connect
Parenting
Family Dynamics
Child Development
Adoption
Stress Responses
Mental Health
Foster Care
Attachment Theory
Connected Parenting
Emotional Regulation
Trauma
Cultivate Connection
Relationships
Trust-Based Relational Intervention
New Year's Resolutions
Personal Development
Neuroplasticity
Self-Regulation
Empowered To Connect
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The Empowered to Connect Podcast a place where we come together to discuss an attachment rich, healing centered approach to engagement and well being for ourselves, our families and our communities.

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Latest Episodes

Summer is here, and Jesse and Tona are keeping it real: they love summer, and it also asks a lot of them. In this episode, they sit down (virtually, because summer pivots happen to hosts too) to talk honestly about what it actually feels like to pare... more

Why do kids lie, even when the truth would have been easier? This week, we’re replaying an oldie but a goodie: Let's Talk About Lying with Robyn Gobbel. Lying is usually about fear and felt safety, not character. This one will change how you respond.... more

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Catch the replay! Mona is a Pediatric Psychologist and the author of Beyond Behaviors, among several other books. If you've ever read Beyond Behaviors, you know how brilliant she is! In this episode, we talk about the Brain - Body - Behavior connecti... more

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Episode 237 is live! ️

If someone you love is in the middle of a new placement (whether that's a newborn, a toddler, or a teenager), this one is for the people standing beside them.

Tona, Becca, and Jesse get practical about what it actually looks ... more

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Recent Guests

Mona Delahooke
Pediatric psychologist and author
Beyond Behaviors
Episode: [E238] Replay Understanding the Brain, Body, Behavior Connection with Mona Delahooke
Sherry Varughese
Marriage and family therapist specializing in trauma-informed systems therapy; attachment-based
Independent practice (Memphis area)
Episode: [E234] When Protection Becomes a Prison: Breaking Down the Wall Between Us with Sherry Varughese
Marti Smith
Occupational Therapist; author of The Connected Therapist; works on relational and sensory-informed care
Empowered to Connect; Raise the Future (collaborative projects)
Episode: [E233] Why the Best Teachers Lead with Connection with Marti Smith & Amie Huggins
Amie Huggins
Teacher; author of The Connected Classroom; founder of a Utah nonprofit
Raise the Future; nonprofit in Utah
Episode: [E233] Why the Best Teachers Lead with Connection with Marti Smith & Amie Huggins
Melissa Corkum
Expert in parenting and emotional health, focusing on attachment theory and the impact of stress on caregiving.
Episode: [E232] When You're Tired Of Trying with Melissa Corkum
Dr. Archandria Owens
Licensed psychologist and founder of the Collective Healing Space
Collective Healing Space
Episode: [E231] When You're Tired in Your Heart with Dr. Archandria Owens
Cam Lee Small
Mental health provider and Korean American adoptee
Episode: [E224] Replay From Trauma and Loss to Healing and Empowerment with Cam Lee Small
Dr. Teressa Davis
School psychologist with experience in Memphis Shelby County Schools and programs providing educational services.
Empowered to Connect
Episode: [E219] Replay What School Psychologists Want You to Know
Dr. Rachel Peterman
School psychologist with experience across various school districts, involved in providing educational support services.
Empowered to Connect
Episode: [E219] Replay What School Psychologists Want You to Know

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 140 ratings
  • Best Parenting Podcast

    This podcast combines great parenting content with a very professional production.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    raydt
    Canada3 years ago
  • Essential Companion for Connected Parenting!

    When I’m struggling to stay connected and present with my kids, I spend 30 minutes on a walk or doing house work with this podcast. THANK YOU to the Empowered to Connect team for keeping me connected to the principles I value most in parenting and reminding me it’s ok to mess up- and how best to repair! My 7-year old recently described MFCC as “a place where parents go to understand what kids need.” So beautiful and so true! We are so thankful for the work of MFCC, Empowered to Connect, and this... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rileyjkr
    United States4 years ago
  • Love it!

    Love the podcast. Can you explain your connection to TBRI? I’m a little confused. Also I’m from Memphis and would love to know where you are there.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    danarevans
    United States4 years ago
  • Fantastic

    I am not an adoptive parent, but I think that this show appeals to all parents trying to figure it out. Plus, you have got to love the smooth radio voice of Mr. JD Wilson!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ayanna from Memphis
    United States5 years ago
  • Gold for adoptive/foster parents!

    I need this content weekly to refocus on TBRI principles and give me strength for the journey as a parent of four kiddos with trauma histories. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LetyJean
    United States5 years ago

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Long-time listeners describe the show as transformative for adoptive and foster families.
Listeners praise professional production quality and practical parenting insights.
Audience notes this resource helps stay connected to core parenting values and repair strategies.
Sponsorship and guest credibility are highlighted as strong indicators of value for caregivers and educators.
Praise for inclusive, trauma-informed, non-judgmental guidance for diverse family situations.

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[E238] Replay Understanding the Brain, Body, Behavior Connection with Mona Delahooke
Q: How do you translate brain-body science into everyday parenting strategies?
By recognizing that many behaviors reflect the child's physiological state and designing responses that regulate the nervous system first, then gradually supporting social-emotional skills.
[E234] When Protection Becomes a Prison: Breaking Down the Wall Between Us with Sherry Varughese
Q: How can a parent know if they're leaning into the protective wall or toward connection with their kids during a tense moment?
By becoming curious about their own triggers, recognizing patterns like withdrawal or pursuit, and using compassionate dialogue to pause, breathe, and gently repair the moment with the child, ideally with support from therapy or a safe community when needed.
[E234] When Protection Becomes a Prison: Breaking Down the Wall Between Us with Sherry Varughese
Q: When did you know you were interested in this kind of work?
I've always been drawn to understanding relationships and my own healing journey through religious trauma and racial hurt informed how I show up as a therapist, which led me to focus on attachment and trauma-informed systems therapy.
[E232] When You're Tired Of Trying with Melissa Corkum
Q: How do we know that we are safe to try again when coming out of a place of blocked care?
Everyone's experience is different, but many may require community support and self-care to guide them back to a willing place to engage.
[E232] When You're Tired Of Trying with Melissa Corkum
Q: What are some warning signs we might look for in ourselves that indicate we might be experiencing blocked care?
Some signs include changing narratives about behavior, isolating behavior, and resistance to helpful advice.

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What is Empowered to Connect Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on attachment-informed, healing-centered approaches to parenting, adoption, and foster care. Episodes commonly explore how trauma, dysregulated attachment, and relational dynamics affect families, with practical guidance for caregivers, educators, and community allies. Guests range from therapists and researchers to experienced parents and adoptees, sharing strategies like rupture-and-repair, sensory-informed care, and trauma-focused education. A standout pattern is turning theory into concrete actions—meals trains, community support, advocacy, and collaborative parenting—often grounded in real-world Memphis-area stories and broad national resources. Listeners seeking evidence-based, empathetic guidance for caregivers navi... more

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1. Mona Delahooke
2. Sherry Varughese
3. Marti Smith
4. Amie Huggins
5. Melissa Corkum
6. Dr. Archandria Owens
7. Cam Lee Small
8. Dr. Teressa Davis

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