{"podcast":{"title":"Securely Attached","slug":"securely-attached-4474030","podcast_index_feed_id":4474030,"rss_url":"https://securelyattached.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"https://drsarahbren.com/securely-attached-podcast","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/4/0/e/9/40e91292d34d26f7e55e3c100dce7605/Design_1_Final.png","author":"Dr. Sarah Bren","episode_count":423,"summary":"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…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-18T18:19:44.542224+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/securely-attached-4474030"},"episode":{"title":"Nature vs nurture: Understanding sensitivity, resilience, and what really shapes kids with Dr. Jay Belsky","slug":"nature-vs-nurture-understanding-sensitivity-resilience-and-what-really-shapes-kids-with-dr-jay-belsky","published_at":"2026-05-19T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/securely-attached-4474030/nature-vs-nurture-understanding-sensitivity-resilience-and-what-really-shapes-kids-with-dr-jay-belsky","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/securely-attached-4474030","url":"https://drsarahbren.com/412-nature-vs-nurture-understanding-sensitivity-resilience-and-what-really-shapes-kids-with-dr-jay-belsky","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/clean/secure/securelyattached/412_JayBelsky.mp3?dest-id=2868554","summary":"Dr. Jay Belsky joins the podcast to explore one of the most important and often misunderstood truths in parenting: the same environment does not affect every child the same way. Drawing from decades of research on nature and nurture, this conversation looks at how biology and experience work together to shape development, and why some kids are more sensitive to their environments while others are more resilient. Together, we explore: Why some children are more affected by parenting, stress, and environment than others. The difference between sensitivity and susceptibility, and why it matters for long-term development. What \"developmental plasticity\" is and how it shapes the way kids respond to their experiences. Why resilience is not always a good thing and sensitivity is not always a problem. How nature and nurture work together to shape each child in unique ways. The one thing within a parent's control that can help protect children from adversity. How to shift from trying to control outcomes to supporting the child you have. The difference between \"carpenter\" parenting and \"gardener\" parenting, and why it changes everything. How to set realistic expectations for yourself and your child without lowering the bar. This conversation offers a powerful reframe for parents who feel confused, overwhelmed, or frustrated when what works for one child doesn't work for another. It is about understanding your child as an individual, letting go of the pressure to get it exactly right, and focusing on what truly supports healthy development over time. LEARN MORE ABOUT MY GUEST: 🔗 Dr. Jay Belsky 📚 The Nature of Nurture: Rethinking Why and How Childhood Adversity Shapes Development LEARN MORE ABOUT ME: 🔗 Dr. Sarah Bren 🔗 Check out my group practice, Upshur Bren Psychology Group, off…","meta_description":"Dr. Jay Belsky joins the podcast to explore one of the most important and often misunderstood truths in parenting: the same environment does not affect ev…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3827,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/securely-attached-4474030/episodes/nature-vs-nurture-understanding-sensitivity-resilience-and-what-really-shapes-kids-with-dr-jay-belsky/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/securely-attached-4474030/nature-vs-nurture-understanding-sensitivity-resilience-and-what-really-shapes-kids-with-dr-jay-belsky.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}