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by Dr. Sarah Bren

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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.

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Episode thumbnail for Q&A: What do I do when my child says "no" to everything?

July 30, 2026

Q&A: What do I do when my child says "no" to everything?

<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Emily Upshur and I talk about...</p> <p> </p> <ol class="ProsemirrorEditor-list"> <li class="ProsemirrorEditor-listItem" data-list-indent="1" data-list-type="bulleted"> <p>Why children who are loving, sweet, and cooperative in many moments can still get stuck saying "no" to the smallest requests.</p> </li> <li class="ProsemirrorEditor-listItem" data-list-indent="1" data-list-type="bulleted"> <p>What your child's resistance may actually be communicating, and why it often has very little to do with the task itself.</p> </li> <li class="ProsemirrorEditor-listItem" data-list-indent="1" data-list-type="bulleted"> <p>A simple shift that can help break the cycle when every request seems to turn into a power struggle.</p> </li> <li class="ProsemirrorEditor-listItem" data-list-indent="1" data-list-type="bulleted"> <p>Why giving your child more opportunities for independence can actually make them more willing to cooperate when it really matters.</p> </li> <li class="ProsemirrorEditor-listItem" data-list-indent="1" data-list-type="bulleted"> <p>How to approach recurring battles, like tooth brushing, in a way that invites collaboration instead of more resistance.</p> </li> <li class="ProsemirrorEditor-listItem" data-list-indent="1" data-list-type="bulleted"> <p>The one conversation to have before trying another consequence, reward, or punishment.</p> </li> <li class="ProsemirrorEditor-listItem" data-list-indent="1" data-list-type="bulleted"> <p>Why sometimes the fastest way forward is to slow down and reset the relationship first.</p> </li> </ol> <p> </p> <p>If your child keeps saying "no" or seems to turn everyday routines into a battle of wills, this episode will help you understand what's really driving the behavior and give you practical strategies to build more cooperation without getting pulled into constant power struggles.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>REFERENCES AND RELATED RESOURCES:</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><u><a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://drrossgreene.com/about-cps.htm">Dr. Ross Greene and Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS)</a></u></p> <p> </p> <p>💥 Tired of constant battles with your child? Watch my ✨FREE✨ workshop, Overcoming Power Struggles, where I'll teach you the exact strategies I use in my clinical practice to help parents break free from the cycle of yelling, threats, and negotiations—and instead foster cooperation, connection, and calm. Just visit <a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://drsarahbren.com/powerstruggles"></a><u><a class= "ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://drsarahbren.com/powerstruggles">drsarahbren.com/powerstruggles</a></u> to get instant access to this workshop.</p> <p> </p> <p>👉 Want to get my research-backed framework for increasing cooperation and emotion regulation skills in your sensitive child? Check out <a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://drsarahbren.com/parentingbydesign">Parenting by Design</a>, my guided program to help you parent your unique child in a way that increases cooperation, defuses power struggles, and rebuilds their trust in your authority–all while supporting your child's mental health and your own.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>CHECK OUT ADDITIONAL PODCAST EPISODES YOU MAY LIKE:</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>🎧 <u><a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://drsarahbren.com/39-understanding-parenting-styles-and-the-benefits-of-an-authoritative-approach-qa-with-dr-emily-upshur?kuid=b40055a2-d13c-4356-a655-8e691085fe08-1780705666&kref=https%3A%2F%2Fdrsarahbren.com%2F"> Listen to my podcast episode to help you understand parenting styles and the benefits of an authoritative approach with Dr. Emily Upshur</a></u></p> <p> </p> <p>🎧 <u><a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://drsarahbren.com/132-how-to-move-out-of-power-struggles-and-into-cooperation-with-jen-lumanlan?kuid=b40055a2-d13c-4356-a655-8e691085fe08-1780705666&kref=https%3A%2F%2Fdrsarahbren.com%2F"> Listen to my podcast episode about how to move out of power struggles and into cooperation with Jen Lumanlan</a></u></p> <p> </p> <p>🎧 <u><a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://drsarahbren.com/340-collaboration-over-control-using-collaborative-problem-solving-to-navigate-power-struggles-tantrums-and-challenging-behaviors-with-dr-stuart-ablon"> Listen to my podcast episode about using Collaborative Problem Solving to navigate power struggles, tantrums, and challenging behaviors with Dr. Stuart Ablon</a></u></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU:</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>Go to <a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://drsarahbren.com/question">https://drsarahbren.com/question</a> to send us a question or a topic you want to hear us answer on Securely Attached - Beyond the Sessions!</p>

Episode thumbnail for The gut-brain connection: How food affects your child's mood, behavior, and mental health with Dr. Uma Naidoo

July 28, 2026

The gut-brain connection: How food affects your child's mood, behavior, and mental health with Dr. Uma Naidoo

<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">In this episode, I sit down with nutritional psychiatrist, professional chef, and bestselling author Dr. Uma Naidoo to explore the fascinating science behind the gut-brain connection and what it means for parents. Rather than focusing on restriction or perfection, Dr. Naidoo shares a practical, realistic approach to using food as one more tool to support your child's emotional well-being.</p> <p> </p> <p>Together we explore:</p> <p> </p> <ul class="ProsemirrorEditor-list"> <li class="ProsemirrorEditor-listItem" data-list-indent="1" data-list-type="bulleted"> <p>Why your child's gut may be influencing far more than just digestion.</p> </li> <li class="ProsemirrorEditor-listItem" data-list-indent="1" data-list-type="bulleted"> <p>The surprising reason adding foods to your child's diet may be more powerful than taking foods away.</p> </li> <li class="ProsemirrorEditor-listItem" data-list-indent="1" data-list-type="bulleted"> <p>What most parents misunderstand about protein, and the nutrient no one is talking about that many kids are actually missing.</p> </li> <li class="ProsemirrorEditor-listItem" data-list-indent="1" data-list-type="bulleted"> <p>How ultra-processed foods may be affecting mood, focus, and emotional regulation in ways you wouldn't expect.</p> </li> <li class="ProsemirrorEditor-listItem" data-list-indent="1" data-list-type="bulleted"> <p>Simple swaps that can support your child's brain without making mealtimes more stressful.</p> </li> <li class="ProsemirrorEditor-listItem" data-list-indent="1" data-list-type="bulleted"> <p>Why "food as medicine" isn't about replacing therapy or medication, but giving your child another layer of support.</p> </li> <li class="ProsemirrorEditor-listItem" data-list-indent="1" data-list-type="bulleted"> <p>The mindset shift that makes healthy eating feel more realistic, sustainable, and far less overwhelming.</p> </li> <li class="ProsemirrorEditor-listItem" data-list-indent="1" data-list-type="bulleted"> <p>Easy, family-friendly strategies that can help nourish both your child's body and brain.</p> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Whether you're raising a picky eater, wondering how nutrition fits into your child's mental health, or simply looking for realistic ways to support your family's well-being, this conversation will leave you with practical ideas you can start using right away.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>LEARN MORE ABOUT MY GUEST:</strong></p> <p>🔗<u><a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://umanaidoomd.com/">Dr. Uma Naidoomd</a></u> </p> <p>📚 <u><a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://amzn.to/4wdnqFc">Calm Your Mind with Food: A Revolutionary Guide to Controlling Your Anxiety</a></u></p> <p>📚 <u><a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://amzn.to/4gHPDyS">This Is Your Brain on Food: An Indispensable Guide to the Surprising Foods that Fight Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, and More</a></u></p> <p>📱 <u><a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://www.instagram.com/drumanaidoo/?hl=en">@drumanaidoo </a></u></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>LEARN MORE ABOUT ME:</strong></p> <p>🔗 <u><a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://drsarahbren.com/">Dr. Sarah Bren</a></u> </p> <p>🔗 <u><a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://upshurbren.com/">Check out my group practice, Upshur Bren Psychology Group, offering therapy and coaching for individuals, children, parents, and families</a></u> </p> <p>📱IG: <u><a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://www.instagram.com/drsarahbren/">@drsarahbren</a></u></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>ADDITIONAL REFERENCES AND RESOURCES:</strong></p> <p>👉 Looking for extra support in your parenting journey? Upshur Bren Psychology Group offers therapy and parent coaching for moms, dads, and families who want to feel more grounded and confident as they navigate parenthood and support their child's development. Visit <strong><a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://www.upshurbren.com">upshurbren.com</a></strong> to explore our services or <a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://upshurbren.com/calendar">schedule a free 30-minute consultation</a> to find the right support for your family.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>CHECK OUT ADDITIONAL PODCAST EPISODES YOU MAY LIKE:</strong></p> <p>🎧 <u><a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://drsarahbren.com/392-the-dopamine-trap-why-screens-and-ultra-processed-foods-keep-kids-wanting-more-but-never-satisfied-with-michaeleen-doucleff"> Listen to my podcast episode about why screens and ultra-processed foods keep kids wanting more (but never satisfied) with Michaeleen Doucleff</a></u></p> <p> </p> <p>🎧 <u><a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://drsarahbren.com/400-glp-1s-and-parenting-body-image-food-noise-and-talking-to-your-child-about-changes-to-your-body-with-dr-rachel-goldman"> Listen to my podcast episode about GLP-1s and parenting with Dr. Rachel Goldman</a></u></p> <p> </p> <p>🎧 <u><a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://drsarahbren.com/10-is-it-picky-eating-or-a-feeding-disorder-and-how-to-handle-both?kuid=5fa2df25-10d8-4fb1-8496-37fd95bf6552-1782819836&kref=https%3A%2F%2Fdrsarahbren.com%2F"> Listen to my podcast episode about determine if your child is a picky eater or if they may have a feeding disorder with feeding therapist Rebecca Taskin</a></u></p>

Episode thumbnail for Q&A: Is my 3-year-old being rude or just acting their age?

July 23, 2026

Q&A: Is my 3-year-old being rude or just acting their age?

Dr. Rebecca Hershberg and Dr. Emily Upshur join Dr. Sarah Bren to explore why toddlers often sound rude and how to gently teach manners while fostering connection and understanding their developmental needs.

663 total episodes available with 142 transcripts

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What is 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.

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