Dan Siegel

Mentioned in 7 analyzed podcast episodes across 7 shows

Neuroscientist and Interpersonal Neurobiology researcher known for frameworks on emotional regulation, attachment theory, and human consciousness. Frequently cited by mental health and wellness podcasts for his rigidity-chaos continuum model and attachment-based framework of core human needs (seen, safe, soothed, and secure). His work on consciousness and community interconnection has influenced both therapeutic practice and podcast development in the wellness space.

Appears On

Mayim Bialik's Breakdown Jesus People Podcast The Happiness Lab: Getting Unstuck Good Life Project Therapist Uncensored Podcast Huberman Lab Tara Brach

Episode Appearances

Mayim Bialik's Breakdown · Feb 27, 2026

Re-Air: Alanis Morissette: Self-Care is No Longer a Luxury

“Neuroscientist referenced for rigidity-chaos continuum framework in emotional regulation”

Self-Care and Wellness Beyond MeditationEating Disorders and Disordered EatingAnger Management and Emotional Expression

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Jesus People Podcast · Feb 9, 2026

Jay Stringer on The Journey to Understanding Our Behaviors | The Jesus People Podcast Episode 58

“Researcher cited for attachment theory framework of four core needs: seen, safe, soothed, and secure”

Pornography addiction and desire formationAttachment theory and childhood traumaSexual behavior pattern analysis and prediction

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The Happiness Lab: Getting Unstuck · Feb 2, 2026

How to Design a More Meaningful Life (with Dave Evans and Bill Burnett)

“UCLA researcher cited for work on consciousness, autonomous self, and human interconnection through community”

Design Thinking Applied to Life DesignTransactional vs. Flow World MindsetScandal of Particularity Philosophy

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Good Life Project · Jan 26, 2026

The Meaning Trap | Why fulfillment and impact fall short

“Attachment theorist and consciousness researcher; cited for concept that consciousness is collective, not autonomous”

Meaning-Making FrameworksPresent-Moment Awareness and AlivenessFulfillment vs. Self-Actualization

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Therapist Uncensored Podcast · Jan 20, 2026

Celebrating 10 Years of TU: Growth, Reflections & the Future (289)

“Interpersonal Neurobiology researcher whose conference inspired the hosts to expand their reach via podcasting”

Attachment Theory and Cultural RepresentationInterpersonal NeurobiologySecure Relating and Relational Security

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Huberman Lab · Dec 29, 2025

Defining Healthy Masculinity & How to Build It | Terry Real

“Neuroscientist; Real referenced his work on responsive vs. reactive brain and prefrontal cortex activation”

Healthy Masculinity Definition and DevelopmentMale Mental Health Crisis and Suicide PreventionRelational Skills Training for Men

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Tara Brach · Nov 6, 2025

Trauma: The Light Shines through the Broken Places

“Developed the hand model of brain integration used to explain trauma-related communication breakdown in the nervous system”

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptoms and prevalenceNeurobiology of trauma and nervous system dysregulationGenerational and intergenerational trauma transmission

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