Shannon is a PhD Student in Clinical Psychology, a parent, and a wealth of knowledge when it comes to attachment theory and perinatal support.

In the pod today, Shannon breaks down attachment theory, differentiating between the 4 main styles of attachment, and the fundamentals around where they come from and why.

In terms of what Steven can do TODAY to prepare to be a dad, Shannon shares the art of emotional attunement, which goes a step further than emotional regulation. The guys get honest about where they lie on the spectrum of attachment, break down ways that they can/have worked to build a secure base, and they three wrap up with some emotional attunement role playing.

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TODAY'S QUESTION: How familiar were you with attachment styles before the podcast? Where do you lean on the attachment styles spectrum?

Half Expecting is an interview podcast that brings levity to the daunting preparation of first-time fatherhood. Steven Busby (the expecting father) teams up with Jake Cuddemi (just a guy?), bringing on friends, pros, and experts in every possible field imaginable that could somewhat be related to parenting, in hopes of preparing Steven to be a DAD!

Steven and Jake also produce sketch comedy at Just Let Me Help. A subscription and a nice comment go a long way. I mean, hell, Steven's got a baby he needs to take care of, cmon!! Steven and Jake make up the comedy duo, "Just Let Me Help." They've been changing the lives of tens of tens of people on YouTube, and are hoping to use Steven's unplanned pregnancy to take over the internet.

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