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#34 Teaching Kids Self-Trust in a Manipulative World | With Dr Naaila Chagani

Podcast: How To Deal · Attachment Nerd

Opublikowano: 2026-08-15

In this episode, Eli sits down with Dr. Naaila Chagani (Hudani), a child development specialist with a PhD from Tufts University, to explore the concept of "heart safety" — teaching children that their inner emotional world belongs to them and cannot be rearranged by someone else. Drawing from both personal lived experience as a bonus mom and rigorous research, Dr. Naaila shares a compassionate, nuanced framework for helping kids recognize emotionally manipulative behaviors, trust their own instincts, and stay safe — without having to sever love from protection. Key Takeaways Heart safety is as important as body...