Dr Morgan is a Professor of Counseling & Human Services at the University of Scranton, who has spent thirty years researching, teaching, and writing about mental health and addiction. He is the author of Addiction, Attachment, Trauma and Recovery, which provides a holistic, multidisciplinary framework for understanding and treating addictive processes. 

In this conversation, we explore: 

— The extent to which addiction can be viewed as an attachment disorder 

— The central paradox at the heart of addiction 

— Why addiction is a “jealous relationship” that crowds out most others

— Why addictions localised within individual members can be thought of as “symptoms” of much wider societal problems. 

And more. 

You can get a copy of Dr Morgan’s book by going to https://bit.ly/oliver-addiction.

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Dr. Oliver Morgan is a distinguished Professor of Counseling & Human Services in the Panuska College of Professional Studies at the University of Scranton in Scranton, PA. With a diverse educational background, he holds a Bachelor's degree in English and Philosophy from Fordham University, a Master's degree in Marital and Family Therapy, and a doctoral degree in Pastoral Psychotherapy from Boston University.

Dr. Morgan's expertise lies in the fields of addiction studies, marital and family counseling, and pastoral care. He has made significant contributions to the academic community through his teaching and publications. As a faculty member since 1990, he has taught various courses in undergraduate and graduate programs, shaping the curriculum in Addiction Studies and Marital and Family Counseling. Dr. Morgan also served as the Department Chair from 1997 to 2009.

His publications include an acclaimed book titled "Addiction, Attachment, Trauma and Recovery: The Power of Connection," published in 2019 by W.W. Norton. Additionally, he has co-edited five books covering topics such as Addiction Studies, Catholic Intellectual Thought, and Counseling & Spirituality. Dr. Morgan has authored or co-authored numerous book chapters, proceedings, and peer-reviewed articles on subjects ranging from addiction and pastoral care to spirituality and clinical practice.

Beyond his academic endeavors, Dr. Morgan has been involved in service and leadership activities both within the university and the wider community. He has held important roles in university-wide task forces focused on student lifestyles and corporate mission and identity. Furthermore, he co-founded a psychosocial oncology practice in Northeast Pennsylvania, offering support to cancer patients, their caregivers, and loved ones.

Dr. Oliver Morgan's contributions to counseling, addiction studies, and his commitment to compassionate care have established him as a respected educator, researcher, and practitioner in the field of counseling and human services.

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4 Books Dr Morgan Recommends for Every Therapist Should Read:

— Addiction, Attachment, Trauma, and Recovery: The Power of Connection — Oliver J. Morgan - https://wwnorton.co.uk/books/9780393713176-addiction-attachment-trauma-and-recovery

— In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction — Dr Gabor Maté - https://amzn.to/4125SLH

— The Globalization of Addiction: A Study in Poverty of the Spirit — Bruce K. Alexander - https://amzn.to/46I1yp1

— Addiction and Spirituality: A Multidisciplinary Approach — Oliver J. Morgan - https://amzn.to/3JWpQBU

Is Addiction an Attachment Disorder? — Dr Oliver Morgan

Bonnie is an author, therapist, mentor, and the co-founder of the nonprofit agency: Nurturing the Heart with the Brain in Mind. 

This is Bonnie’s second appearance on the show, and in this conversation we dive deeper into her unique concept of “Inner Community” and how it can be applied to heal deep-seated wounds from the past, and create a felt-sense of safety in the body. 

You’ll learn: 

— How our neurobiology and mirror neurons put us “within each other” 

— How Bonnie’s unique approach to psychotherapy offers a powerful modality for healing intergenerational trauma

— Why “self regulation” is a myth and how we’re built for co-regulation instead

— How to apply “radical inclusiveness” to heal the negative parts of ourselves that we have “imported” from others.

And more. 

If you found this interesting, I highly recommend picking up a copy of Bonnie’s book: The Heart of Trauma, and you can learn more about her work by going to https://nurturingtheheart.com. 

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Dr Bonnie Badenoch, PhD, is the co-founder of the Nurturing the Heart with the Brain in Mind, a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering awareness of the brain, mind, and relationships in the service of creating a more awake and compassionate world. She is the author of Being a Brain-Wise Therapist: A Practical Guide to Interpersonal Neurobiology (W. W. Norton, 2008), and is an active member of the Global Association for Interpersonal Neurobiology Studies (GAINS). You can learn more about her work at www.nurturingtheheart.com.

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Interview Links:

— Dr Badenoch’s website: https://www.nurturingtheheart.com 

— Dr Badenoch’s books: https://amzn.to/47Rbn4C

Co-Regulation, Transgenerational Healing, & Radical Inclusiveness - Dr Bonnie Badenoch

Jump into season three of Adult Happy Hour! Join host Lyn, for a soulful check-in. In this episode, we delve into the intricate world of belonging—a fundamental human need,  exploring the multifaceted components of this complex construct. From the roots of attachment to caregivers to recognizing healthy and unhealthy bonds, we navigate the profound terrain of human connection. Embrace the journey with us as we uncover the layers of belonging and nuances of attachment.

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https://hridaya-yoga.com/spanda-the-sacred-tremor-of-the-heart/ 
https://www.watermarkbooks.com/book/9781641523554

S3 E1: Hold Onto Your Hats!

Dr Pat Ogden is a pioneer in somatic psychology, the developer of Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and one of the leading voices revolutionising our approach to trauma treatment. 

This conversation explores how sensorimotor psychotherapy can help us understand and treat attachment wounds - particularly those picked up in early life. 

You’ll learn: 

— How the body starts to “shape” itself based on our relationship with our early caregivers

— The underlying principles that sensorimotor psychotherapy is built upon

— Why how we organise our experiences may be the most important factor in our mental health and wellbeing

— How sensorimotor psychotherapy helps to elicit unconscious and implicit patterns, so that healing can take place.

And more. 

You can learn more about Pat’s work by going to: https://sensorimotorpsychotherapy.org. 

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Pat Ogden, PhD, is a pioneer in somatic psychology, the creator of the Sensorimotor Psychotherapy method, and founder of the Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute.  Dr. Ogden is trained in a wide variety of somatic and psychotherapeutic approaches, and has over 45 years of experience working with individuals and groups.  She is co-founder of the Hakomi Institute, past faculty of Naropa University (1985-2005), a clinician, consultant, and sought after international lecturer.

Dr. Ogden is the first author of two groundbreaking books in somatic psychology: Trauma and the Body: A Sensorimotor Approach to Psychotherapy  and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy: Interventions for Trauma and Attachment (2015) both published in the Interpersonal Neurobiology Series of W. W. Norton. Her third book in this series, The Pocket Guide to Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, published in 2021, and she is working on Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for Children, Adolescents and Families with Dr. Bonnie Goldstein. Her current interests include groups, couples, children, adolescents, and families; complex trauma; Embedded Relational Mindfulness; implicit bias, intersectionality and culture; the relational nature of shame; presence, consciousness, and the philosophical/spiritual principles that underlie Sensorimotor Psychotherapy.

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Interview Links:

— Dr Ogden's website - http://sensorimotorpsychotherapy.org/ 

— Dr Ogden's books - https://amzn.to/47gGd5I

Healing Attachment Wounds: A Sensorimotor Approach - Dr Pat Ogden

Join host Lyn for an enlightening conversation with seasoned sex education specialist, Shae. In this episode, we explore how self-love and acceptance contributes to creating healthier relationships, fostering fulfilling connections in both traditional and non-traditional partnerships. This episode offers deep reflections on embracing self-love and navigating the complexities of modern connections with both authenticity and empowerment. Give us a listen ! 

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S3 E7: On Being Grown A** Woman

Emotions are complex and often challenging to interpret. Yet, our awareness of them is critical for our wellbeing. This program builds a deeper understanding of the role of emotions in our lives.

Host: Kaysie Vokurka, Nutritionist & Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner
Guest: Jenifer Skues, Health Psychologist

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Professor Steven C Hayes is the co-developer of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Relational Frame Theory, and most recently Process Based Therapy.

Dr Hayes is the author of several bestselling books, including Get out of Your Mind and Into Your Life, Process-Based CBT, and A Liberated Mind. 

Along with his colleagues, Steve has spent decades developing and rigorously testing the psychological flexibility model — which is now one of the most empirically validated predictors of flourishing in life. 

In this conversation, we explore: 

— Why we need to focus on social context if our aim is to create secure attachment

— The perspective taking self and how developing this can reduce suffering and foster internal security

— Steve’s thoughts on the vital importance of viewing people as individuals, rather than averages — particularly when we are discussing mental health. 

And more. 

You can learn more about Steve’s work by going to stevenchayes.com and check out the new psych flex app by visiting: https://psychflex.com.

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Steven C. Hayes, PhD, is a professor of psychology at the University of Nevada, Reno. The author of forty-three books and more than six hundred scientific articles, he has served as president of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy and the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science and is one of the most cited psychologists in the world. 

Dr. Hayes initiated the development of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and of Relational Frame Theory (RFT), the approach to cognition on which ACT is based. Most recently, he has been focused on developing Process Based Therapy along with Prof Stefan Hofmann.

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Interview Links:

— A Liberated Mind: The Essential Guide to ACT - Steven Hayes - https://amzn.to/3UG9wcU

— ACT Immersion: https://stevenchayes.com/actimmersion

— ACT in Practice: https://stevenchayes.com/actinpractice

— Professor Hayes’ website: https://stevenchayes.com

Healing Attachment Wounds with Psychological Flexibility — Dr. Steven Hayes

Dr Bessel van der Kolk is a clinician, researcher, and teacher who has spent his professional life studying how children and adults adapt to traumatic experiences.

He specialises in translating emerging findings from neuroscience and attachment research to develop and study a range of effective treatments for traumatic stress and developmental trauma in children and adults.

He is the author of the New York Times Bestseller: The Body Keeps the Score, the Founder of Trauma Center in Boston, and currently serves as President of the Trauma Research Foundation. 

In this conversation, we explore: 

— The role that neurofeedback can play in healing developmental trauma

—  Dr van der Kolk’s study examining the effects of MDMA on PTSD

— The essential difference between those who were traumatised by the 9-11 attacks and those who weren’t

— How developmental trauma leads to deficits in sensory integration areas of the brain and the most effective treatments for addressing this. 

And more. 

You can learn more about Dr van der Kolk’s work by going to: https://traumaresearchfoundation.org/

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Bessel van der Kolk MD spends his career studying how children and adults adapt to traumatic experiences, and has translated emerging findings from neuroscience and attachment research to develop and study a range of treatments for traumatic stress in children and adults.

In 1984, he set up one of the first clinical/research centers in the US dedicated to study and treatment of traumatic stress in civilian populations, which has trained numerous researchers and clinicians specializing in the study and treatment of traumatic stress, and which has been continually funded to research the impact of traumatic stress and effective treatment interventions. He has focused on studying treatments that stabilize physiology, increase executive functioning and help traumatized individuals to feel fully alert to the present. ​

His efforts resulted in the establishment of Trauma Center (now the Trauma Research Foundation) that consisted of a well-trained clinical team specializing in the treatment of children and adults with histories of child maltreatment, that applied treatment models that are widely taught and implemented nationwide, a research lab that studied the effects of neurofeedback and MDMA on behavior, mood, and executive functioning, and numerous trainings nationwide to a variety of mental health professional, educators, parent groups, policy makers, and law enforcement personnel.

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3 Books Dr van Der Kolk Recommends Every Therapist Should Read: 

— John Bowlby - Attachment and Loss - https://amzn.to/4bOd3NK

— Daniel Stern - The Interpersonal World of the Infant - https://amzn.to/4e1aTf8

— Ed Tronick - The Neurobehavioral and Social-Emotional Development of Infants and Children (Norton Series on Interpersonal Neurobiology) - https://amzn.to/459qIwa

Dr. Bessel van der Kolk — Attachment and Trauma

An atmospheric introduction to the album "Attachment Theory." The track features a heavy, distorted bass groove and slow, minimal electronic percussion. Low-register male vocals act as a narrator, exploring the psychological roots of love and relationships, suggesting that our approach to connection is a "blueprint" inherited from the past, not fate.

The Blueprint of Affection

Today’s episode of the Do Good Podcast is a profound & thought-provoking conversation with psychoanalyst Erica Komisar, and it explores some deeply meaningful ideas about parenting, motherhood, and emotional development.

We talk about why the first three years of a child’s life are so foundational, and how a secure attachment with a parent—especially a mother—can shape a child’s mental health and personality for years to come. Erica doesn’t shy away from big topics either—we get into the impact of the feminist movement, how modern society undervalues the role of mothers, and why being emotionally present for our kids matters more than we think.

Her thought-provoking insights challenge the status quo and remind us of the profound power of presence, sacrifice, and love in raising emotionally healthy children.

If you enjoyed this episode, then please share this with a friend & subscribe for future episodes, and be sure to check out the show notes on our website: https://www.dogoodpodcast.co.uk/

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Ep 87: Erica Komisar on what children really need & the irreplaceable role of mothers

🎧 Bartosz | The Recalibration Architect
Hello there! I create Cinematic Alternative music.

My sound is a constant motion across genres—from the heavy sub-bass of Dark Electro-Blues and the ambient space of Post-Rock, to the vibrant rhythm of Afro-Dance Pop.

The Mission: Every style serves a single, focused purpose: Mental Recalibration.

My work is rooted in deep psychology, exploring attachment patterns, healing trauma, and the journey from chaos to clarity. Each track is a deliberate protocol or map designed to guide the listener through a specific phase of this profound transformation.

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This music is a mission. The creation of these diverse soundscapes (albums like DATA SOUL and the Recalibration Protocol series) requires specialized equipment, cinematic mixing, and high-quality mastering across multiple stylistic boundaries.

Your direct support is essential for transforming these psychological concepts into fully realized audio experiences. Every donation, no matter how small, helps cover the critical costs of production. 😊

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3ABN (Three Angels Broadcasting Network) Australia Radio is the "Mending Broken People Network," broadcasting Christian content 24/7.

Insights for Evolving Consciousness

In-depth interviews with leading thinkers at the intersection of psychology, neuroscience, culture, and spirituality.

This show is for you if you’re interested in:

– Reducing suffering — in yourself and others
– Continuously upgrading your perspective
– Realising more of your potential
– Experiencing a greater sense of awe, meaning, and connection in everyday life.

New episodes every Thursday.

The Do Good Podcast, hosted by Rob Watson, shares people's inspiring and uplifting stories from around the world. 

There's so much good happening right now on the planet, which isn't getting nearly enough attention it deserves – I hope by sharing these people's stories it'll inspire listeners to go out there and show more of what they are made of and do their own bit of good in the world.

Adult Happy Hour, hosted by Lyn Patterson, is a podcast where we discuss and share information regarding sex, sensuality, eroticism, and pleasure. We create space for crucial conversations around pleasure without the shame, guilt, and/or taboos.

New tracks tagged #AttachmentTheory