The Attachment Truth Every Parent Needs to Know

The Attachment Truth Every Parent Needs to Know

From Together- The Sacred We by Michael Elliott and Courtney Wren

March 20, 2026 · 52 min

About this episode

Courtney Wren shares crucial insights on attachment theory and its implications for parenting.

If you are feeling the pull to join our couples program Evolutionary Relationship- the Initiation, but also have some specific questions please connect with us. Book Your Call → ⁠ https://calendly.com/transform-rxg/evolutionary-relationship-discovery-call⁠ The Attachment Truth Every Parent Needs to Know What if the moment your child seems "totally fine" without you is actually the most important sign to pay attention to? In this solo episode, Courtney — attachment therapist, somatic therapist, and mama — shares the developmental science that changed everything about how she parents her son Cedar. It's the information she wishes she'd had from day one. And it's something most parents have never heard. You'll Learn: What "defensive attachment" is — and why a happy, unbothered child may actually be in distress The age children can actually hold connection while you're away (most parents are shocked) Why our culture gaslights mothers about their own instincts How to repair attachment ruptures — even ones that have already happened The 4 principles to anchor you as a conscious parent right now Timestamps: [0:00] — Introduction from Mike [1:30] — Sacred We community…

People in this episode

Host: Michael Elliott

Guest: Courtney Wren

Topics covered

  • attachment theory
  • parenting
  • child development
  • conscious parenting
  • emotional connection

Keywords

  • attachment truth
  • defensive attachment
  • conscious parenting
  • parenting advice
  • child connection

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Evolutionary Relationship

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