BONDED

We welcomed our first male voice on The Bonded Podcast, a South Florida therapist Joseph Lee, for a conversation that pulls back the curtain on what’s really going on inside men’s hearts and minds. Joseph is an open book; he deeply believes in showing up authentically, and that’s exactly how this episode unfolded, raw, compassionate, humorous, and full of zero-shame insight. With warmth and deep r...

As the holidays roll in with their Hallmark movies, family interrogations about your dating life, and the perfectly curated couple photos popping up on IG... this fear can hit hard: “I’m never going to meet my person.” In this raw, warm, and deeply hopeful episode, Lizzie and Dr. Patty sit down with Reiki master, business intuitive, and Dating Queen Samantha Bove. Samantha takes us from her own da...

In this heartfelt holiday episode, Dr. Patty welcomes her dear friend and co-owner of Therapeutic Oasis, Christie Caggiani — a registered dietitian, certified intuitive eating counselor, and eating-disorder specialist with over 35 years of experience. Together they unpack why the holidays can feel so dysregulating around food (especially when you have trauma, attachment wounds, or a history of dis...

If 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 a...

In 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,...

In 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 sea...

In 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 y...

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 genera...

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...

In 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...

What 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 dynam...

What 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 disc...

In 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...

Welcome 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...

In 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 Reduct...

In 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 wholenes...

Have 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...

Building 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 und...

In 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 secu...

In 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...

Welcome 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 y...