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Do you ever feel like your emotions control you instead of you controlling them? Maybe you lash out at someone after a long day at work or indulge to avoid a stressful situation. It's called emotional dysregulation and don't worry – we all experience it at some point. Luckily, there's a better way of dealing with our feelings: building emotional intelligence. That may seem daunting, but Short Wave is here to guide you through everything from understanding the importance of emotions to how we can repair our relationship to them.Interested in learning more about your brain and your feelings? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org. We might cover it in a future episode!Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. It includes perks like bonus episodes, early access, archive access, curated playlists and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
How we respond to stress and emotions can have a powerful impact on our relationships, health, and longevity. In this episode, I'm joined by psychologist and author Elisha Goldstein as we discuss making “Tiny Shifts” that help us recognize emotional patterns, regulate our nervous system, shift our perspective, and respond more intentionally. We talk about why emotional regulation is a skill we can practice, how small changes can create lasting impact, and simple tools for navigating stress, relationships, parenting, and everyday life. → Leave Us A Voice Message! Sponsored By: → Timeline | Timeline's clinically proven formula is now available at a new, lower price. Mitopure now starts at $79, when you subscribe at https://timeline.com/KELLY → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com → Fatty 15 | Fatty15 is on a mission to replenish your C15 levels and restore your long-term health. You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://fatty15.com/KELLY15 and using code KELLY15 at checkout. Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:02:10 - Childhood, Self Worth & Psychology → 00:05:48 - Emotional Regulation & Leadership → 00:09:08 - Breaking Emotional Patterns → 00:15:18 - How to Recognize Emotional Triggers → 00:17:40 - Nervous System & Body Signals → 00:20:34 - Breaking the Overwhelm Loop → 00:25:24 - Shifting From Stress to Gratitude → 00:28:00 - Work Life Balance & Stress → 00:32:00 - How Relationships Shape Us → 00:38:18 - Nervous System Regulation Tools → 00:40:48 - Refocusing Your Thoughts → 00:43:10 - Emotional Regulation in Parenting → 00:48:28 - Stress, Healthspan & Longevity → 00:53:02 - Relationships & Longevity → 00:58:40 - Fear & Relationship Conflict → 01:04:36 - Modeling Healthy Emotions for Kids → 01:08:16 - Where to Find Elisha Goldstein Further Listening: → Why You Keep Overreacting + How to Regulate Your Nervous System | Jonny Miller Check Out Elisha Goldstein: → Website → Instagram → Tiny Shifts Book Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Sweet Deal (Book) → Youtube → Facebook
Book a free consultation call with Robert Sikes for a keto or low-carb plateau: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/callHigh achievers can hide ADHD behind years of success and self-control. In Episode 914 of Savage Perspective Podcast, Robert Sikes and Sara Lewis Hartley expose the cost of masking ADHD, sensory overload, and always needing to prove yourself. Sara shares why good grades, a fast mind, and career success can delay an ADHD diagnosis. They cover dopamine, hyperfocus, screen habits, emotional regulation, and the traits that drive many entrepreneurs. Sara shares her ALIGN Shift method for moving from reaction to response, setting boundaries, and parenting kids with ADHD without shame. Learn how to spot hidden signs, understand your brain, and stop mistaking overwhelm for a lack of discipline.Follow Sara on IG: https://www.instagram.com/saralewishartley/Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters0:00 - The Hidden Side of ADHD in High Achievers2:38 - ADHD Is Not a Lack of Attention5:53 - Why Entrepreneurs Miss Their Own ADHD Symptoms10:02 - Dopamine, Doomscrolling and the ADHD Brain12:16 - Gifted Kids, Emotional Regulation and Medication Rebound16:17 - Is ADHD Overdiagnosed or Finally Recognized?18:34 - Genetics, Food Triggers and Generational Masking21:58 - Brain Mapping and Neurofeedback for ADHD26:32 - ADHD Medication, Giftedness and Sensory Processing29:09 - Inattentive vs. Hyperactive ADHD: The Signs People Miss30:50 - ADHD, Autism and Twice-Exceptional Brains37:19 - How Screens Shape Attention and Dopamine40:02 - Handheld Screens, Hyperfocus and Healthier Boundaries47:59 - The ALIGN Method for Emotional Regulation51:12 - How to Stop Shaming Kids Who Are Struggling53:51 - Why Children Mirror Your Emotional Reactions56:52 - Discipline Without Yelling: Firm Boundaries That Work59:53 - Natural Consequences and the Meaning Behind Behavior1:02:40 - Unconditional Love, Honesty and Emotional Safety1:05:47 - Sara Hartley's Books and ADHD Parenting Resources
What if the first person you need to regulate isn't your child, your partner, or anyone else around you? What if it's you? In this episode of The Love Your Life Show, we're talking about a skill that can completely change the way you handle conflict, big feelings, and other people's problems: regulating yourself before you try to regulate someone else. If you're anything like me, when someone around me is upset, frustrated, angry, or uncomfortable, I feel the urge to jump in. To give advice! To fix it! To explain why they should think about it differently! All in an effort to try to make "the problem" go away. But here's what I've learned as an emotional intelligence coach and mom. What if we're the problem?!
Some days it feels like there's a ton of different voices in your head—each one saying something different. Which do we listen to? One says, "Do this," while another says, "No, stay here," and then guilt, fear, or another emotion gets added to the mix. In this episode, we're talking about where those competing thoughts and emotions can come from and how to make sense of them without automatically believing, obeying, or shutting them down. We'll look at the different parts of our inner experience, why emotions, predictions, beliefs, and needs aren't all the same thing, and how our past experiences can influence what feels loudest in the moment. Most importantly, we'll talk about what it looks like to bring all of those voices before the Holy Spirit, allowing them to be heard without allowing them to lead. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN [00:00] Why It Can Feel Like You Have Conflicting Voices Inside [02:00] Understanding the Different Parts of Your Inner Experience [05:00] Emotions, Predictions, Beliefs + Needs Aren't All the Same [08:00] When Your Past Experiences Get Loud [10:00] Bringing Your Inner Noise to God Instead of Shutting It Down [14:00] Letting Every Voice Have a Seat—but Not the Head of the Table [17:00] Knowing What to Process With God + What to Bring to Someone Else [20:00] Taking Your Thoughts Captive Under the Authority of Christ RESOURCES: Emotional Confidence Club This month's Emotional Confidence Club topic goes deeper into how to make sense of the different voices inside, what to do when one voice gets especially loud, and how to discern what God may be asking you to do. The club takes these concepts beyond learning and helps you actually practice them in real-life situations alongside other Christian women. Learn more: AliciaMichelle.com/club RELATED EPISODES: Ep 374: 5 Types of Emotional Overwhelm—Which Are You Experiencing? Ep 373: What Is Emotional Regulation (And Why It's More Than Calming Yourself Down) Ep 372: Why Managing Overwhelm Is Where Emotional Healing Begins Send us Fan Mail
In this episode, Roy Biancalana, our host, takes a week off and shares a live talk given by his favorite spiritual teacher, Michael Singer. Building on Roy's previous series on Emotional Regulation, Singer shares his perspective on how to best manage our inner emotional energies. This is a brilliant and important talk, so don't miss it! Additional Resources Roy may have mentioned on the show: Roy's Website: https://coachingwithroy.com Roy's Relationship Fitness Self-Assessment Test: https://coachingwithroy.com/the-relationship-fitness-self-test/ Roy's 4 Books: · Quantum Questions: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F4RFZBS3/ · Relationship Bootcamp: https://amzn.to/360UsMR · Attracting Lasting Love: http://amzn.to/1UnYeYh · A Drink with Legs: https://amzn.to/31UBl3K Roy's Group Coaching Program: https://coachingwithroy.com/group-coaching/ Roy's Complimentary 45-min. Coaching Session: To set up an appointment, email him at roy@coachingwithroy.com or call his cell 407-687-3387. The Attracting Lasting Love podcast explores the dynamics of mature and adult dating, delving into the issues of emotional intelligence, the law of attraction, and the quest for a life partner or soulmate, while offering conscious insights and mindful advice on navigating modern relationships.
Why your nervous system, not your willpower, decides how you leadYour brain decides whether to trust someone in about three seconds, long before you have said a word. Dr. Zakia Ghafari says that same wiring is running the show every time you walk into a hard meeting, and most leaders have no idea they are fighting their own nervous system instead of leading. This episode breaks down the actual neuroscience of leadership behind that reaction, in plain, useful terms.For women in leadership especially, that fight shows up as over preparing, over explaining, and quietly burning out while everything on paper looks fine. That is exactly the kind of pattern this women leadership podcast exists to name out loud. Zakia has spent twenty five years as a geriatric pharmacist watching this pattern play out in real time, and she built a framework to interrupt it before it becomes a full shutdown.Dr. Zakia Ghafari is a pharmacist, speaker, and thought leader who helps individuals and organizations create sustainable change without burnout. Drawing on neuroscience and behavioral design, she developed the Wired to Lead framework, which reframes resistance as a clarity problem instead of a motivation problem. She joins Amy Vaughan for a conversation about emotional intelligence, self regulation, and why your humanity, not your hustle, is your greatest leadership asset.Key TakeawaysYour brain decides within three to four seconds whether it trusts someone, long before it registers what they are actually saying.The same alarm system that fires when you face real danger also fires in a stressful meeting, which is why preparation alone does not calm a racing heart.Willpower is not the reason New Year's resolutions fail, your brain reads any change in routine as a risk until a new habit becomes familiar.Naming an emotion out loud, even silently to yourself, brings your logical brain back online within two to three seconds.Real influence means giving someone else enough room to disagree with you and staying okay with it.Dr. Zakia Ghafari said, 'Discipline cannot override a nervous system that always feels like it's under threat.'Dr. Zakia Ghafari said, 'You're not doing it wrong. It's not a character flaw. It's just biology.'Timestamps00:00 Welcome and introducing Dr. Zakia Ghafari01:23 Why emotional intelligence beats artificial intelligence06:09 What emotional intelligence actually is, and the biggest misconception08:19 The gut brain connection and where intuition comes from08:50 The lion in the room, how your brain confuses a meeting with real danger10:59 Why your brain is wired for prediction, not change13:14 The Wired to Lead framework and the WIRE method23:09 How burnout shows up first as quiet emotional withdrawal26:30 Toxic wellness culture and the shame of not keeping up30:05 The kinds of wiring behind approval, connection, and worth32:36 How to self regulate in two to three seconds40:16 Why women feel they have to prove themselves ten times over46:10 Building systems that make change inevitable54:39 Power round, rapid fire questions with Dr. Zakia GhafariConnect with Dr. Zakia GhafariLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zakiaghafari/Instagram: @DrZakiyyahSpeaksSupport the show
Summary In this episode, Andy sits down with Dr. Jeremy Pollack, a social-organizational psychologist and founder of Pollack Peacebuilding Systems, author of Wired for Peace: Using 7 Neuroscience-Based Principles to Resolve Conflicts. Jeremy looks at conflict through the lens of the brain and nervous system, which helps explain why disagreements escalate so quickly and why the fixes we reach for often make things worse. Andy and Jeremy talk about why de-escalation has to come before problem-solving, since solutions and stress do not mix. Jeremy walks us through his Sapien Model of six basic psychological needs, giving us a far more useful lens than labeling a stakeholder difficult, defensive, or resistant. You will hear how memory and prediction shape the way we read the person in front of us, what a team learns when its leader consistently avoids conflict, and why changing our experience of conflict requires new experiences, not just new beliefs. Jeremy also shares how this shows up at home, in marriage and parenting. If you're looking for a practical, evidence-based way to handle the conflicts that come with leading, this episode is for you! Sound Bites "The most fruitful relationships from what I've seen at work, at home, et cetera, are those that can weather storms without the real fear of abandonment." "That was pretty interesting to me to see how much of the science is telling us that, like, our brain is mostly a predictive machine." "Anytime we're in an escalated or emotionally charged state, there's something going on in our brains, usually subconsciously, that's tracking a threat or an impediment to our basic needs." "It's de-escalate first because solutions and stress just don't mix." "What I'm feeling right now is not a result of what the person's saying. It's a result of the way my body is responding." "I call it an experiential thumbprint. It's completely unique to you and no one else has your nervous system, and you don't have anyone else's." "If we have a negative experience with someone and we go into a place of fear or pain or anger or something like that, the way that we see them going forward can change very, very quickly, and it's a lot harder to get us to unsee that." "We access memories in edit mode. And so after we retrieve it, and when we write it back, it's not always quite the same thing, and that's always made me question not is that memory correct as much as is it completely correct." "All conflict is an opportunity for learning." "The threat of abandonment is the big thing to really watch for when we're having arguments." Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:27 Start of Interview 02:35 The Family Cultures That Shaped How Jeremy Sees Conflict 05:51 In Awe of How Much We Still Do Not Know About the Brain 07:49 The Brain as a Prediction Machine 09:55 The Salad Lady and What Sits Underneath Defensive Behavior 12:45 An Introduction to the Sapien Model 16:19 Why a Framework Beats a Label 16:58 De-escalate First: Catching Yourself Before It Is Too Late 20:54 When Our De-escalation Attempts Backfire 22:43 Empathy Without Having to Agree 25:03 How Memory Distorts the Person in Front of Us 27:46 We Do Not Access Memory as Read-Only 30:45 Joe, the Conflict-Avoidant CEO, and What a Team Learns 33:03 Taking Inventory When Nobody Pushes Back 34:53 New Experiences of Conflict, Not Just New Beliefs 38:08 Tell Me More: Creating a Gap Between Stimulus and Response 40:31 Peace Starts in Small Ways 42:49 Interrupting the Pavlovian Pattern 44:19 Bringing It Home: Marriage, Parenting, and Attachment 47:17 End of Interview 47:57 Andy Comments After the Interview 51:57 Outtakes Learn More You can learn more about Jeremy and his work at CoachJeremyPollack.com. For more learning on this topic, check out: Episode 371 with Amanda Ripley. Amanda is an amazing writer, and her book High Conflict is a great follow-up to today's discussion. Episode 148 with Dan Shapiro. The title of his book Negotiating the Nonnegotiable sounds like it's about negotiating, but it's really about navigating the conflicts that suck the life out of us. Episode 61 with Mike Roberto. That discussion was over 15 years ago, and there are ideas from it that Andy still uses to this day. Chat with PMeLa You can chat directly with PMeLa, the podcast's AI persona, to get episode recommendations and answers to your project management and leadership questions. Visit PeopleAndProjectsPodcast.com/PMeLa to chat with her. Join Us for LEAD52 I know you want to be a more confident leader–that's why you listen to this podcast. LEAD52 is a global community of people like you who are committed to transforming their ability to lead and deliver. It's 52 weeks of leadership learning, delivered right to your inbox, taking less than 5 minutes a week. And it's all for free. Learn more and sign up at GetLEAD52.com. Thanks! Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast! Talent Triangle: Power Skills Topics: Leadership, Project Management, Conflict Resolution, Neuroscience, De-escalation, Psychological Safety, Emotional Regulation, Memory, Stakeholder Management, Team Culture, Accountability, Parenting The following music was used for this episode: Music: On Point by Steven O'Brien License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Music: Energetic Drive Indie Rock by WinnieTheMoog License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
A new school year is about to start in many parts of the country. Going back to school can be exciting, but some students may dread it. Perhaps they are struggling with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, abbreviated ADHD. How can you recognize the symptoms of this problem? What are the most common misconceptions? In short, what are we still getting wrong about ADHD? When we talk about distractibility, trouble missing deadlines, forgetting where you left your keys, it is easy to relate. Likewise, when we look at kids with wiggles and short attention spans, do we see a child with ADHD or just a normal youngster? What constitutes ADHD? Does everyone have it, or is it an all-or-nothing condition? Expert John Mitchell explains that many people have some symptoms from time to time, but once a person is suffering from enough that it is affecting their ability to function, that is when a yes-or-no ADHD diagnosis is made. At The People's Pharmacy, we strive to bring you up‑to‑date, rigorously researched insights and conversations about health, medicine, wellness and health policies and health systems. While these conversations intend to offer insight and perspective, the content is provided solely for informational and educational purposes. Please consult your healthcare provider before making any changes to your medical care or treatment. How You Can Listen You could listen through your local public radio station or get the live stream at 7 am EST on Saturday, August 29, 2026, through your computer or smart phone (wunc.org). Here is a link so you can find which stations carry our broadcast. If you can't listen to the broadcast, you may wish to hear the podcast later. You can subscribe through your favorite podcast provider, download the mp3 using the link at the bottom of the page, or listen to the stream on this post starting on August 31, 2026. What We Get Wrong About ADHD One of the most common misconceptions about ADHD is that it primarily affects little boys who can't sit still. While hyperactivity can certainly make a parent or a teacher uncomfortable, the inattention aspect of ADHD could be more disabling in many instances. Moreover, girls too may suffer with ADHD. Though they are less likely to be hyperactive, they can often have difficulty focusing. Another popular myth about ADHD is that it is a pediatric condition. People think kids grow out of it. What we are beginning to see with more research into ADHD is that some people learn effective coping skills they can use as adults. Nonetheless, many older people who were not recognized as having ADHD when they were children may discover that their impulsivity and lack of follow-through, accompanied by anxiety, depression or migraines perhaps, could be a manifestation of this disorder. Failing to recognize the suffering of neurodivergent adults is another thing we get wrong about ADHD. How Do You Treat ADHD? A third misunderstanding about ADHD is that prescribing a stimulant medication is the only treatment necessary. While drugs such as methylphenidate (Concerta, Ritalin) or mixed amphetamines (Adderall) can be really helpful, there is a saying in the ADHD community: the pills don't teach skills. They do allow a person to focus well enough to learn some new skills they will need. Nonpharmacological approaches are important in conjunction with prescription medicine. However, adolescents with ADHD are much less likely to turn to drugs of abuse if they are taking properly prescribed stimulant medicines in the context of a thoughtful treatment plan. What Is the Role of Emotional Regulation in ADHD? Pediatric ADHD expert Paul Rosen describes another assumption that we can get wrong about ADHD. A child may appear to be doing fine, bringing home As, getting along well in school. But he describes “duck syndrome,” in which you see a duck gliding along the surface of the water. The motion looks effortless, but the duck is paddling like crazy. If it gets into an eddy or a current that's too strong, it can't keep up. These students are working much harder than is apparent and at some point, they encounter demands they can't meet. How will they respond to that frustration? Trouble with emotional regulation is not always part of the ADHD picture, but it isn't unusual, either. Some kids with ADHD respond pretty much as other youngsters do, but some seem like a super bouncy ball. Their emotions go very high and very low quickly, but they bounce back quickly as well. Still other children may be more like volcanoes. When faced with frustration, they explode, and it may take them many hours to return to baseline. Focusing on Warm and Fuzzies Parents sometimes assume that impulsive or explosive behavior is willful, but that is another thing we often get wrong about ADHD. Most of the time, such behavior is emotional. The child wants to be a “good kid” but may not know how to deal with these extreme emotions. Dr. Rosen recommends unconditional positive attention. He suggests that when parents tuck their ADHD children into bed at night, they appreciate one thing the child has done that day and one aspect of the child, separate from the behavior, that is wonderful. This kind of affirmation can help a youngster keep striving for the skills they will need. (In fact, it sounds like a helpful idea for any parent and child, regardless of whether either of them has ADHD.) This Week’s Guests John T. Mitchell, PhD Dr. John Mitchell is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Duke University. His research and clinical work are focused on ADHD across the lifespan. He has published peer-reviewed articles and chapters on longitudinal outcomes and the treatment of ADHD, as well as recently co-authoring Mindfulness for Adult ADHD: A Clinician’s Guide. The People's Pharmacy is reader supported. When you buy through links in this post, we may earn a small affiliate commission (at no cost to you). Dr. Paul Rosen Dr. Paul Rosen is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Louisville School of Medicine, affiliated with Norton Children's Medical Group. He currently serves as the Director of the ADHD Evaluation Services in the Division of Behavioral and Mental Health with Norton Children's Medical Group. Listen to the Podcast The podcast of this program will be available Monday, August 31, 2026, after broadcast on Aug. 29. In this week's podcast, Dr. Mitchell explains why people without ADHD react so differently to stimulant medication. He also describes the multimodal treatment ADHD study for which he served as investigator. What kind of career counseling could help young people find a good fit with the way their brains work? We also discuss the benefits and the challenges of mindfulness as a complementary approach to ADHD treatment. You can stream the show from this site and download the podcast for free. Download the mp3, or listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
Hey Friends~ Have you ever thought about what your baby is actually experiencing when you sing to them? Because it turns out, your baby doesn't care whether you think you can sing. Your baby wants to hear you sing. And those little moments of singing, playing, smiling, and simply enjoying each other can do far more than fill the time. They can help build secure connection, support emotional regulation, and even lay foundations for language. Today's guest, musician, music therapist, and psychotherapist: Vered, calls some of these experiences “Bubble Moments”: those beautiful moments when you and your child are genuinely happy together. And what I love is that she says we don't have to just wait for those moments to happen. We can actually create them, especially in the ordinary, repeatable moments of our day. And then Vered said something that absolutely fascinated me: a song can become an emotional transitional object for a child, much like a favorite blanket or pacifier, because the music itself holds feeling. Today, we're talking about music, play, connection, regulation, sound and silence, and the surprising ways all of it can support your child's communication and language. And yes, even if you're convinced you cannot sing, this episode is for you! Always cheering you on! Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn: hello@thelanguageofplay.com Have a QUESTION or COMMENT? Leave a voice message! https://castfeedback.com/play WEBSITE: https://www.thelanguageofplay.com/ ABOUT THE GUEST: Vered Benhorin, LCAT, is a music therapist, psychotherapist, parenting author, recording artist, mother of three, and family connection expert whose work brings together attachment theory, music, mindfulness, and play. Her approach began with her own experience as a new mother, when she discovered how singing, movement, and playful interaction deepened the connection she felt with her infant son, Peleg. That experience grew into Baby in Tune, through which she has helped thousands of parents build stronger relationships with their babies, as well as her book, What Do I Do With My Baby All Day?!: Simple Ways to Have the Best First Year Together. Her award-winning music has received Parents' Choice and NAPPA Gold Awards, and her newest album, Adorable You, brings her story full circle: nearly two decades after inspiring her work, Peleg helped write and produce the album and added his own vocals and harmonies. CONTACT THE GUEST: https://www.babyintune.com/ What Do I Do with My Baby All Day?!: Simple Ways to Have the Best First Year Together https://www.instagram.com/babyintune/ A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR! Clever Elly The a car charger that talks to you and helps you remember. Click here to learn more and claim the special listener bonus! https://cleverelly.com/r?id=246rdm IF YOU LIKED THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL WANT TO LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES: 268 Emily Cadiz: What If Music Isn't a Bonus—but the Brain's Gateway to Reading? 270 Tracie Rieder: Using Signs As A Bridge To Speaking 273 Margot Bevington: Can Music Help Kids Acquire Language? 11 Building Deeper Connection Through Communication Using SIGNS with Your Babies WE'VE MADE IT EASY FOR YOU! Love this podcast? Let us know! https://lovethepodcast.com/play Follow & subscribe in 1-click! https://followthepodcast.com/play To SPONSOR The Language Of Play, schedule your call here: https://calendly.com/hello-play/discovery-session To DONATE to The Language Of Play, Use this secure payment link: https://app.autobooks.co/pay/the-language-of-play
That feeling when a small comment ruins your entire day? There's actually a name for it, and it's not a character flaw. Dr. Sasha Hamdani is a board certified psychiatrist and ADHD specialist who spent years thinking something was fundamentally wrong with her before she connected the dots between her emotions and her ability to function. She was diagnosed with ADHD in fourth grade but her parents never told her, calling her medication a “vitamin” until she found out by accident in medical school, mid breakdown, after a grade crash she couldn't explain. In this conversation she breaks down why ADHD is genetic rather than trauma driven, why women are diagnosed on average at 35 instead of childhood, and why so many get handed antidepressant after antidepressant for the wrong diagnosis. She also opens up about rejection sensitive dysphoria, the moment her father's sudden death taught her that unregulated emotion can shut down your whole life, and the years she spent secretly dating her now husband while terrified of rejecting her family's expectations. If you've ever felt like your emotions hijack your entire day, or you've been told to just calm down when your whole nervous system feels like it's on fire, this one will change how you see yourself. Pre-Order Too Sensitive: Rejection, Resilience, and the Science of Feeling Deeply Self-Care for People with ADHD: 100+ Ways to Recharge, De-Stress, and Prioritize You! Dr. Hamdani Instagram In this episode you will: Distinguish real ADHD from anxiety, trauma, and depression so you stop cycling through the wrong diagnosis and medications Uncover why women are diagnosed with ADHD nearly three decades later than men, and what that misdiagnosis actually costs Recognize Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) as a neurological response, not a character flaw, so you can finally make sense of overwhelming emotional pain Replace well-meaning but harmful advice like “just calm down” with language that actually helps someone spiraling from rejection Transform deep sensitivity into a genuine strength instead of a source of shame Build emotional regulation habits early so grief, rejection, and stress stop hijacking your ability to function For more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1972 More SOG episodes we think you'll love! Get More From Lewis! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Sasha Hamdani, psychiatrist and author of Too Sensitive: Rejection, Resilience, and the Science of Feeling Deeply, breaks down how ADHD affects focus, motivation, emotional regulation, and sleep—and the lifestyle, behavioral, and medical tools that can help.This episode is proudly sponsored by:Jaspr is a powerful and beautiful at home air-scrubber that passively makes your home environment healthier by removing allergens, VOCs, dust, pollen, and more, from the air. Get $200 off each one you purchase at https://jaspr.co/genius using code GENIUS.Get 160+ labs per year for only a dollar a day to OWN your health with Function Health! http://functionhealth.com/max and use gift code MAX25 for $25 off.Puori PW1 protein is here to satisfy all of your protein needs! Plus a ton of other high quality, rigorously tested supplements (fish oil, creatine, and more). Visit Puori.com/MAX and use promo code MAX to get 32% off and a welcome kit when you start a subscription.Butcher Box delivers the best meat ever straight to your doorstep! I eat it and get it for my family; beef, chicken, fish, you name it. 10/10 delicious. http://butcherbox.com/max to get $20 off your first box, plus your choice of free ground beef for life, or free chicken thighs or top sirloins in every box for a year—with free shipping always.
In this episode, George is joined by Nikki Pepper, COO of Transforming Basketball, to discuss how her background in gymnastics, collegiate cheerleading, weightlifting, marketing, and coaching has shaped her approach to leadership and athlete development. Nikki shares lessons from her time at Reebok, the importance of building relationships and connecting with people first, and how constraints-led principles can be applied across different sports. Chapters: 00:00 – Introducing Nikki Pepper and Her Journey to Transforming Basketball 02:00 – From Reebok to Transforming Basketball: Lessons in Business and Leadership 04:00 – Building Trust by Connecting With People First 06:00 – Relationships, Reputation, and Growing Through Others 08:00 – Applying Constraints-Led Principles Beyond Basketball 10:00 – Pressure Sets and Creating Competition-Like Environments 12:00 – Self-Talk, Emotional Regulation, and Visualization 14:00 – The Future of Transforming Basketball and Expanding Into Other Sports 16:00 – Why Information Without Implementation Isn't Transformation 17:00 – Lessons From the Rosetto Residential Summer Camp 19:00 – Transformative Tip Level up your coaching with our Amazon Best Selling Book: https://amzn.to/3vO1Tc7 Access tons more of evidence-based coaching resources: https://transformingbball.com/products/ Links: Website: http://transformingbball.app/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/transformbball Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transformingbasketball/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@transformingbasketball Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/transformingbasketball/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transforming.basketball
Julie Bowen is an Emmy Award-winning actress best known from her roles as Claire on Modern Family and Virginia in Happy Gilmore. She's also a former host of the podcast Quitters, which she eventually quit. In this episode, Adam and Julie are joined by developmental psychologist Aliza Pressman for a delightful conversation about authenticity, emotional intelligence, and parenting. Julie makes the case for why sometimes quitting is the most mature thing to do, and shares what she's learned from coaching her sons through commitments they no longer wanted to uphold. She interrogates Adam about his inability to get angry, and he and Aliza speculate on what would happen if everyone was perfectly emotionally regulated. The three also reflect on the difficult truth that you cannot change how others act, and explore strategies for teaching kids (and yourself) how to handle conflict between the values you hold and the way you actually behave.Featured guestsFollow Julie Bowen on Instagram and TikTokFollow Aliza Pressman on Instagram, LinkedIn, Substack, and at draliza.com/Connect with the teamFollow Adam on Instagram, LinkedIn, and at adamgrant.net/Subscribe to Adam's Substack GrantedWatch ReThinking videos on YouTube at TEDPodsFollow TED on X, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and TikTokReThinking is produced by Cosmic Standard. Our Senior Producer is Jessica Glazer, our Engineer is Aja Simpson, our Technical Director is Jacob Winik, and our Executive Producer is Eliza Smith.For the full text transcript, visit ted.com/podcasts/rethinking-with-adam-grant-transcripts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What does it actually mean to fish without bait? In Episode 529 of Fishing Without Bait, behavioral health therapist Jim Ellermeyer sits down with Producer Mike for a return to the fundamental ideas that have shaped the podcast through more than 500 episodes. At the center of the conversation is a simple relationship between expectations and serenity: “The greater your expectations, the lower your serenity. The lower your expectations, the greater your serenity.” Jim and Mike explore the difference between setting rigid expectations and setting intentions. An expectation can turn life into a pass/fail exercise where anything short of a particular outcome feels like failure. An intention gives us direction while allowing us to remain present, curious, and responsive to what actually happens. That leads to another question Mike asks himself: “What am I working so hard to get to?” Jim's answer is equally simple: “There is no there.” The conversation expands into emotional honesty and the ways people avoid uncomfortable truths. Jim challenges the automatic response of telling everyone we're “good” when we aren't—including situations where honesty with doctors, loved ones, recovery peers, or ourselves could make a meaningful difference. They also discuss the 12-step idea that “it's our secrets that keep us sick,” the discomfort involved in confronting fears and resentments, and the tendency to keep “kicking the emotional can down the road” instead of dealing with what is immediately in front of us. Mindfulness, as Jim and Mike describe it, isn't escaping daily life or spending hours in meditation. It is practical: Paying attention on purpose. It's pausing before reacting. Questioning assumptions. Making choices based on facts instead of beliefs. Recognizing how our words and actions affect others. And allowing our words to pass through three important gates: Is it true? Is it kind? Is it necessary? The episode closes by returning to impermanence and non-attachment. Everything and everyone in our lives is shared with us temporarily. Rather than making life meaningless, that understanding can make the present more valuable. We don't live by years, months, weeks, days, or hours. We live by moments. Make this one count. Continue the Journey Subscribe to Fishing Without Bait on your favorite podcast player. Support the show and receive ad-free episodes on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/fishingwithoutbait Pick up “Learn to Fish Without Bait: A 365-Day Mindfulness Journal and Adult Coloring Book”: https://www.lulu.com/shop/james-ellermeyer-lpc-ma-ncc-lpc/learn-to-fish-without-bait/paperback/product-6n9rd8.html?page=1&pageSize=4
We're so excited to welcome Dr. Marisa Franco back to the podcast for the third time to talk about something so many of us struggle with: feeling worthy. We're diving into why simply telling ourselves to “love ourselves” doesn't always work, how our past experiences continue to shape the way we see ourselves today, and what it can look like to meet ourselves with more understanding instead of trying to force ourselves to feel differently. We also talk about how our own self-worth impacts the way we show up for our kids and how we can help the next generation build a healthier relationship with themselves.Key Topics CoveredWhy insecurity can actually be an adaptive responseHow attachment theory can become another form of perfectionismWhy some people struggle to receive complimentsThe connection between self-worth, memories, and our emotional responsesHow to recognize, regulate, and respond to difficult emotionsCONNECT WITH DR. MARISA FRANCO:Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmarisagfranco Check out her website: https://drmarisagfranco.com/ Pre-order Marisa's new book, Worth: The New Science of Self-Esteem and Secure Attachment here: https://amzlink.to/az0RRIqPA4gxbListen to her past episodes on HERself: 59. The Challenge and Triumphs of Adult Friendships https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/herself/id1489878793?i=1000505703230 314. Attachment Styles in Adult Friendships https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/herself/id1489878793?i=1000739104904 LINKS AND RESOURCES:LMNT: Free Sample Pack with purchase: drinkLMNT.com/HERSELF SITKA SEAFOOD: Visit https://sitkaseafoodmarket.com/pages/herself for $35 Off + free salmon burgers for a year with a continuous subscription. The code HERSELF25 should auto-apply when using this linkLet's connect!HERSELF PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/herselfpodcastHERSELF INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/herselfpodcastMEET AMY: http://instagram.com/ameskieferMEET ABBY: http://instagram.com/abbyrosegreenThis episode was brought to you by the Pivot Ball Change Network.
Episode Summary Why do you know you're safe logically, but your body still reacts as though you're in danger? Emotional regulation isn't about staying calm, avoiding difficult emotions, or suppressing how you feel. It's about your brain and nervous system working together to accurately interpret what's happening inside and around you so you can respond with flexibility instead of survival. In this episode of Trauma Rewired, Jennifer Wallace and Elisabeth Kristof are joined by NSI educator Matt Bush to explore the neuroscience of emotional regulation through the lens of brain integration, interoception, sensory processing, and neuroplasticity. Together they unpack why trauma disrupts communication between key brain networks, how chronic stress creates fragmented emotional processing, and why many people remain stuck in cycles of overwhelm, shutdown, perfectionism, dissociation, binge eating, emotional flooding, or emotional numbness despite years of personal development or therapy. The conversation also explores why emotional regulation is a trainable neurological skill, how simple nervous system practices improve brain integration, why sensory mismatch contributes to chronic stress, and how properly preparing the nervous system creates safer, more effective emotional processing—including during psychedelic experiences. If you've ever wondered why insight alone doesn't create lasting change, why your emotions sometimes feel bigger than the situation, or why your body seems to react before your mind can catch up, this episode offers a neuroscience-based roadmap toward regulation, resilience, and post-traumatic growth. In This Episode We Discuss What emotional regulation actually is—and what it is not Why emotional regulation depends on brain integration The roles of the insula, anterior cingulate cortex, cerebellum, and prefrontal cortex How trauma disrupts communication between brain networks Why chronic stress creates fragmented emotional processing The relationship between interoception, proprioception, and emotional regulation Sensory mismatch and its hidden impact on nervous system health Emotional flooding, shutdown, perfectionism, binge eating, and dissociation Why "fake it until you make it" comes with a physiological cost The neuroscience behind predictive coding and emotional interpretation Why emotions are physiological—not simply psychological How movement, vocalization, and nervous system regulation support emotional processing Brain-body integration and the limits of insight alone Emotional regulation during psychedelic and peak somatic experiences Building nervous system capacity through daily regulation practices Practical neuroscience tools that support resilience and post-traumatic growth Featured in This Episode NSI Foundations Bundle Learn the foundational neuroscience and practical nervous system tools behind everything taught inside the NeuroSomatic Intelligence Certification. https://neurosomaticintelligence.com/foundations Start Here FREE 2-Week Rewire Trial https://www.rewiretrial.com Learn More About NeuroSomatic Intelligence https://www.neurosomaticintelligence.com Watch More Trauma Rewired Episodes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TraumaRewired Are you ready to become the woman who can carry the vision? Discover nervous system education, preparation, integration, and resources to support your journey at https://illuminatedwithjennifer.com Sacred Synapse with Jennifer Wallace Learn more about psychedelic neuroscience, applied neurology, Neurosomatic Intelligence, and nervous system-informed psychedelic preparation and integration through educational, harm reduction content. https://www.youtube.com/@sacredsynapse-23 The Wayfinder Journal A guided journal designed to help you track nervous system patterns, deepen self-awareness, and support psychedelic preparation and integration. https://stan.store/illuminated Connect With Us Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trauma.rewired Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/761101225132846 Exclusive Offer FREE 1-Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from AG1 https://www.drinkag1.com/rewired Disclaimer Trauma Rewired podcast is intended to educate and inform but does not constitute medical, psychological or other professional advice or services. 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We could all use to raise our emotional intelligence (EQ) level at least a little bit. Why? Because we seem to make one of two mistakes when it comes to working with our inner energies. Either make the mistake of repressing or avoiding our emotions or we make the mistake of expressing them in ways that aren't helpful. The pathway to a high EQ is something called, Emotional Regulation, and that's what this short, 3-part series is all about. How can we have and feel our feelings—in other words, not repress them—but not allow them to overwhelm us to such a degree that we dump them on everyone around us and usually make matters worse? That is the question we seek to answer in this series. In part three, we focus on mental techniques that play a key role in emotional regulation. You will learn: · Why the mind is behind almost all emotional upset; · 3 Stoic techniques create emotional regulation; · How astrophysics can help with emotional regulation; · And much, much more. Additional Resources Roy may have mentioned on the show: Roy's Website: https://coachingwithroy.com Roy's Relationship Fitness Self-Assessment Test: https://coachingwithroy.com/the-relationship-fitness-self-test/ Roy's 4 Books: · Quantum Questions: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F4RFZBS3/ · Relationship Bootcamp: https://amzn.to/360UsMR · Attracting Lasting Love: http://amzn.to/1UnYeYh · A Drink with Legs: https://amzn.to/31UBl3K Roy's Group Coaching Program: https://coachingwithroy.com/group-coaching/ Roy's Complimentary 45-min. Coaching Session: To set up an appointment, email him at roy@coachingwithroy.com or call his cell 407-687-3387. The Attracting Lasting Love podcast explores the dynamics of mature and adult dating, delving into the issues of emotional intelligence, the law of attraction, and the quest for a life partner or soulmate, while offering conscious insights and mindful advice on navigating modern relationships.
This week on the Agents of Recovery, Coach Blu and Coach Wendell explore the complex nature of anger, its roots in past wounds, and how understanding it can lead to recovery and personal growth. They discuss practical ways to regulate emotions, heal inner wounds, and transform anger into a tool for positive change.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Emotional Healing and Anger07:01 Understanding Anger as a Fear Reaction15:08 The Impact of Suppressing Emotions25:34 Healing the Inner Child to Break Cycles45:11 Recognizing Triggers and Regulating Responses54:45 The Power of Curiosity and Self-Awareness55:37 Practical Steps for Emotional Regulation and RecoveryContact us at:Blu@AddictToAthlete.orgWendell@AddictToAthlete.org Join Coach Blu and Team Addict II Athlete and begin your recovery with a tram behind you! Our online addiction and mental health program provides live group sessions with Coach Blu, our weekly Home Base, recovery meeting, therapeutic assignments, and educational information at a fraction of what a therapeutic treatment program would require. Take You Mark, Get Set, Let's Go and click the link below. https://www.skool.com/addict-ii-athlete-5988/about?ref=9090e81114674311874340c02b1095d0Please join Addict to Athlete's Patreon support page and help us turn the mess of addiction into the message of sobriety!https://www.patreon.com/addicttoathletePlease visit our website for more information on Team Addict to Athlete and Addiction Recovery Podcasts.https://www.AddictToAthlete.org
Dr. Kevin Chapman is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and internationally recognized expert in anxiety, CBT, and sport performance psychology. He is the founder and director of the Kentucky Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders (KYCARDS) and Mental Lock Sport Performance Psychology, where he specializes in anxiety, emotion regulation, and mental performance.A former collegiate track and field and football athlete, Dr. Chapman now works with athletes at the highest levels, including Team USA Weightlifting, Racing Louisville FC, and Louisville City FC. He is also a published author, researcher, and frequent media contributor, with expertise in helping athletes navigate performance anxiety and strengthen their mental skills.In this episode, we explore the psychology of performance anxiety, from athletics and high-pressure environments to everyday moments when anxiety can show up. We discuss the purpose of emotions, why trying to push anxiety away can often backfire, and the value in taking a nonjudgmental stance toward our internal experiences. Dr. Chapman also shares more about the concept of emotional conditioning, the brain's role in storing threatening or traumatic experiences, and how exposure therapy can help us build a different relationship with fear and anxiety. We talk about practical anxiety regulation and management skills, navigating pressure without letting emotions dictate our decisions, and what it can look like to live authentically by taking action in alignment with our values, rather than feeling controlled by our emotional experiences.FOLLOW DR. CHAPMAN:INSTA: @drkevinchapmanMORE INFO: LinktreeWEBSITE: www.drkevinchapman.comSTAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK: @trustandthriveTHREADS: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com
When a learner struggles to complete work, follow directions, or stay engaged, it is easy to assume motivation is the problem. But what if the real barrier is a missing skill? We explore the difference between a learner who can't do something and one who won't do it, and why making that distinction is essential for effective, compassionate ABA practice.Using practical examples, we look at how attention, emotional regulation, executive functioning, and other foundational skills can be mistaken for motivation challenges. We also discuss the risks of relying on reinforcement alone when a learner does not yet have the skills needed to succeed.We share simple questions behavior analysts can ask before making assumptions, along with strategies for identifying skill deficits, evaluating environmental barriers, adjusting expectations, and teaching missing skills systematically. When we approach behavior with curiosity instead of judgment, we create interventions that are more effective, more compassionate, and better aligned with each learner's needs. It starts by asking one simple question: Is this really a motivation issue, or are we targeting the wrong thing?What's Inside: Why "can't do" and "won't do" require different intervention strategiesQuestions to ask before assuming motivation is the problemPractical ways to identify and teach missing skillsMentioned in This Episode:Episode 172: How to Teach Executive Functioning SkillsCan't Do or Won't Do: A Systematic Way of Solving Behavior Challenges with Sasha LongHowToABA.com/joinHow to ABA on YouTubeFind us on FacebookFollow us on Instagram
What is the difference between a thought and an emotion, and how can mindfulness change the way we relate to both? This episode explores how contact, perception, thoughts, and bodily reactions can develop into emotional experience and how mindful awareness can help us notice the process before we react. We can learn to observe emotions such as anger and fear without feeding or suppressing them. This allows us to create more space, freedom, and wisdom in our responses to everyday life. Teacher's Training Certification https://www.mettameditationcenter.org/mindfulness-and-meditation-teachers-training-program-2026/ Bhante's Book- The Mind Workout for a Lifetime of Happiness https://bhantesathi.com/
Dr. Ralph Adolphs, PhD, is a Professor of Psychology, Neuroscience, and Biology at Caltech and a leading expert on the science of human emotions. We discuss how emotions shape our attention and decision-making, whether emotions are truly “stored” in the body, and whether facial expressions are truly reliable signals of emotion. We also cover tools for improving emotional regulation, including cognitive reappraisal and deliberate cold exposure. This episode provides a modern scientific explanation of how emotions are created and regulated in the brain and body, their many impacts on other aspects of brain function, and practical tools for improving emotional wellbeing and processing. Get tickets to Huberman Lab live events: https://www.hubermanlab.com/events Pre-order Andrew's book Protocols: https://protocolsbook.com Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman Function: https://functionhealth.com/huberman Helix Sleep: https://helixsleep.com/huberman LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/huberman Rorra: https://rorra.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) Ralph Adolphs (00:02:54) Emotions; Qualities of Emotions: Priority, Valence (00:10:00) Qualities of Emotions: Scalability, Persistence (00:15:25) Sponsors: Helix Sleep & Rorra (00:18:17) Do Animals Have Emotions?, Conscious Experience (00:22:58) Monitoring & Regulating Emotions; Emotional Granularity (00:31:22) Emotional Regulation, Tools: Situational Avoidance, Ice Baths (00:37:11) Ultramarathons, Perseverance, Adversity; Awe (00:45:04) Sponsor: AG1 (00:46:17) Perception of Emotions, Amygdala & Fear, Facial Expressions (00:51:59) Interpreting Others' Emotions, Prediction (00:57:52) Emotions as Adaptations to the Environment, Types of Fear (01:00:13) Feeling Emotions in the Body, Pain, Insula (01:08:05) Brain & Body Connection; Marketing & Emotion (01:12:34) Sponsor: Function (01:14:11) Art, Music & Emotion (01:17:43) Interpreting Facial Expressions, Developing Emotions, Flexibility vs Reflexes (01:25:11) Emotional Intelligence, Context-Dependent Social Intelligence; Autism (01:33:31) Sponsor: LMNT (01:34:51) Autism & Social Dynamics, Eye Contact (01:42:01) Change Your Personality?, Body Movement & Thought, Social Interaction (01:47:18) Emotion Regulation, Tool: Training Mental Stillness (01:53:46) Task Switching, Tool: Meditation, Breathing Techniques (02:02:07) Illness, Diagnosis & Emotions, Gratitude & Awe (02:06:52) Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Do you feel responsible for keeping everyone in your family happy? Do you find yourself trying to fix your kids' hard feelings, keep the peace, or make everything okay?What if deeper connection with your kids actually starts with learning how to connect with yourself?In today's episode of The Secrets of Supermom Show, Lori talks with Diane Sorensen, certified Transformational Coach and host of the Chaos to Connection podcast, about breaking generational patterns, understanding our emotional triggers, and creating stronger relationships with our children.Diane shares how her daughter's mental health crisis and her own divorce forced her to look at patterns of perfectionism, people-pleasing, emotional suppression, and approval-seeking that she had unknowingly carried into motherhood.Together, Lori and Diane discuss:Why connection with your children starts with connection to yourselfHow to recognize your emotional triggers—and what they can teach youWhy trying to keep everyone happy can actually hurt connectionThe difference between feeling an emotion and knowing how to be with an emotionHow perfectionism and “good girl” conditioning can show up in motherhoodWhy your child's emotions are not yours to manageHow to be okay when your kids are not okayWhy connection isn't about spending more time or money on your kidsHow to listen to your children without immediately fixing, reframing, or teachingA simple practice you can use today to start building more emotional awareness and connectionOne of Diane's most powerful reminders? The secret to being a Supermom isn't never struggling—it's learning how to navigate the struggle while staying connected to yourself.If you've ever worried that you're doing motherhood wrong, felt responsible for everyone else's emotions, or struggled with mom guilt when your kids are having a hard time, this conversation will give you a completely different way to think about connection.Connect with Diane Sorensen:Website: dianesorensen.netInstagram: @dianesorensen.bbPodcast: Chaos to ConnectionFree Resource:Drama to Empowerment — Learn how to move out of reactive patterns and into greater awareness, connection, and empowerment.Listen now and discover how doing the inner work can transform the relationships around you.Text us your feedback or questions!Stay connected!Join us in The Supermom Society! Get all the details at thesupermomsociety.com!Get all our show notes, buy the book Secrets of Supermom, and more at our website: www.secretsofsupermom.comSecrets of Supermom on FacebookSecrets of Supermom on Instagram
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You keep replaying the conversation. Not because you don't understand it — but because you do. Sometimes you already know what happened. The real conflict isn't figuring them out. It's what the truth would require you to do about it. In this episode, I unpack how compassion — for someone's history, their pain, their good intentions — can quietly become a sophisticated form of self-abandonment... In this episode: Why you replay conversations you've already figured out The difference between explaining behavior and excusing impact How compassion, taken too far, becomes self-betrayal The one question that moves you from stuck to clear: not "Why did they do it?" but "What does this pattern require of me now?" "Explanation doesn't erase impact. You're allowed to hold both." — Take the free QUIZ - What's Your Communication Under Pressure Style?
We could all use to raise our emotional intelligence (EQ) level at least a little bit. Why? Because we seem to make one of two mistakes when it comes to working with our inner energies. Either make the mistake of repressing or avoiding our emotions or we make the mistake of expressing them in ways that aren't helpful. The pathway to a high EQ is something called, Emotional Regulation, and that's what this short, 3-part series is all about. How can we have and feel our feelings—in other words, not repress them—but not allow them to overwhelm us to such a degree that we dump them on everyone around us and usually make matters worse? That is the question we seek to answer in this series. In part two, we focus on physical techniques that play a key role in emotional regulation. You will learn: · Why thinking about emotions doesn't help; · That if emotions are felt physically, they're released physically; · How breathing, moving and vocalizing emotions releases them; · And much, much more. We could all use to raise our emotional intelligence (EQ) level at least a little bit. Why? Because we seem to make one of two mistakes when it comes to working with our inner energies. Either make the mistake of repressing or avoiding our emotions or we make the mistake of expressing them in ways that aren't helpful. The pathway to a high EQ is something called, Emotional Regulation, and that's what this short, 3-part series is all about. How can we have and feel our feelings—in other words, not repress them—but not allow them to overwhelm us to such a degree that we dump them on everyone around us and usually make matters worse? That is the question we seek to answer in this series. In part two, we focus on physical techniques that play a key role in emotional regulation. You will learn: · Why thinking about emotions doesn't help; · That if emotions are felt physically, they're released physically; · How breathing, moving and vocalizing emotions releases them; · And much, much more.
Text us your questions or topics for the show! We got you!"Then why don't you just divorce him already?"Cass said that to a woman in the program four minutes into a coaching call. She stopped, took a step back, and admitted: "I want to." That single moment of honesty is where this episode actually starts.This is not an episode about forcing you to stay in a broken marriage. It is about who you become while making the choice. If you leave driven by resentment and contempt, you carry that exact same internal pattern into your next relationship.
Send us Fan MailSend us Fan MailIn this empowering episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we are thrilled to welcome Mercedas Taaffe-Cooper, a registered psychologist and founder of the innovative Counterpunch program. With a rich background in competitive kickboxing and martial arts, Mercedas has dedicated her career to helping adolescents develop resilience and emotional regulation through physical activity-based training.Mercedas shares her inspiring journey from representing Ireland in kickboxing to creating a unique methodology that combines combat sports with psychological teachings. She highlights the importance of early intervention for young people, emphasizing that the skills learned through her program can prevent future mental health issues.Listeners will gain insights into:- The transformative power of combining physical movement with psychological tools- How Counterpunch addresses the needs of all adolescents, not just those at risk- The significant role of belonging and community in youth development- Strategies for gym owners to reach parents seeking resilience and confidence for their children- Upcoming projects, including the launch of an online facilitator training program designed to expand the reach of Counterpunch globally.Join us for a thought-provoking conversation that challenges traditional approaches to youth support and showcases the potential of sports as a medium for personal growth. For more information on Mercedas and Counterpunch, visit www.counterpunch.com.auPodMatchPodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcast Guests and Hosts For InterviewsSupport the show
Ever feel like you're doing all the right things but still stuck in the same patterns? In this trauma-informed masterclass, former CPA turned coach Lindsay Poelman walks you through the five hidden layers that quietly run your life beneath the surface: conditioning, nervous system, story, wounding, and inheritance. If mindset work, journaling, or even therapy have left you feeling like something is still missing, this episode is the missing piece.You'll learn how your subconscious, not your willpower or discipline, is actually steering the ship, and why lasting change starts with becoming fluent in the language of your own body. Lindsay breaks down what each layer sounds like, what it looks like day to day, and the research-backed long-term effects of ignoring your body's cues, from burnout and anxiety to chronic stress, rumination, and shame. Then she shows you the way back: naming your layers, meeting them with a curious, compassionate "gardener" approach, and doing the nervous-system-based, neuroscience-backed, trauma-informed work that actually holds.This is nervous system regulation, somatic awareness, subconscious reprogramming, and trauma education brought together in one place, for every human, not just coaches.Podcast listeners! subscribe here for your exclusive intro price on The Fluent Human Course: https://www.lindsaypoelmancoaching.com/podcastsubscriberTake the free Fluent Human Quiz to discover your most dominant layer, then listen all the way to the end for an exclusive podcast-listener intro price on The Fluent Human Course and Certification. Quiz Link: https://lindsaypoelman.typeform.com/to/smIB1wMqOnce you subscribe, watch for your special code on the thank-you page and in your welcome email, and be sure to whitelist lindsay@lindsaypoelmancoaching.com so nothing lands in spam.Support the showLindsay's current program offerings:Feeling the pull towards a new career? Ready to layer these tools into your already existing one? Become a Certified Trauma-Informed Coach through The Fluent Human Method™... the certification that teaches you to hold the whole human: nervous system, neuroscience, body, intuition, and soul. Join now to be a part of our upcoming LIVE cohort! Not here to get certified, here to learn about yourself? The Fluent Human Course™ walks you through all 8 pillars at your own pace, with live debrief calls every fall and spring. Get the course.New to all of this? Start free. 10 Things to Know About Trauma is ten short videos that will change the way you see yourself... and everyone around you. Send it to me.Want a certification above + PRIVATE MENTORSHIP from yours truly? I have limited spaced available. Apply here.Check out her website here: Website.Find me on Instagram : @lindsaypoelmancoaching---Meet Lindsay:...
Why do the same arguments keep happening? Why do certain people trigger us so deeply? And what if the biggest obstacle in our relationships isn't the other person... but the unconscious patterns we've carried for years? In this episode of The Breaking Free Podcast, I sit down with Matt Castle, neurotransformational therapy practitioner and NLP life coach, for a powerful conversation on relationships, emotional healing, and personal transformation. Matt explains how emotional triggers are often unresolved patterns rather than problems created by other people. Together, we explore how changing the meaning we assign to our emotions can completely transform the way we experience conflict, connection, and love. The conversation also dives into fear, judgement, nervous system regulation, personal values, and the importance of becoming someone who responds rather than reacts. Matt also shares his own personal journey, including navigating ongoing court proceedings, parenting challenges, and how those experiences shaped his mission to support men going through separation and major life transitions. Whether you're single, dating, married, separated, or simply wanting healthier relationships, this episode offers practical insights to help you understand yourself and others on a much deeper level. In this episode: Why emotional triggers aren't your enemy The hidden patterns sabotaging relationships Responding instead of reacting How NLP can reshape emotional responses Fear, judgement and unconscious programming Aligning your values for stronger relationships Men's mental health after separation Parenting, resilience and personal growth Building emotional intelligence Creating healthier, more conscious relationships If you've ever wondered why the same relationship challenges keep showing up, this conversation may help you see them through a completely different lens. Thank you for listening and watching wherever in the world you are. Jump on BonCharge and grab yourself some protection from wifi, 5G, blue/red light and so much more… At the Checkout Use Code “Nath22” to receive 15% off. RESOURCES: Part I: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izgJniAABDY Part I Audio: https://open.spotify.com/episode/60Hmu3Wwy4HbLCzCUUh49p?si=f5b90eeaa0984719 Connect With Matt Castle: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matt.castle.397 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matt.castle.397/ Website: https://emotionalrestorationproject.com Skool: https://www.skool.com/emotional-restoration-project-1981/about Retreat: https://emotionalrestorationproject.com/retreats Connect With Me (Nathan Francis Coach/Mentor) Substack: https://substack.com/@nathanfrancis Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/OSS.Health.Mind Personal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nath.francis69 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nathanfrancis222?_t=8iKxXw8R2ee&_r=1 Telegram: https://t.me/nathf94  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanfrancis__/ Email me anytime: nathanselfsabotage@gmail.com The Breaking Free Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1fHxmfbFZwyZPIcOrjw3Hf?si=q42PtUR4Qeu8SvUuWDMrpw Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/breaking-free-podcast/id1657951151 Youtube: https://youtube.com/@nathanfrancis__?si=df69YA7zK-CUeG8-
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Drop us some Fan Mail. Thanks!How can play help children heal, regulate big emotions, and strengthen attachment? We talk with Georgie Wisen-Vincent about ways that adoptive, foster, and kinship caregivers can use playfulness to build connection, support emotional growth, and help children impacted by trauma thrive. She is a nationally recognized play therapy expert, co-author of the new book , The Way of Play, and the Founder/Director of The PlayStrong Institute.In this episode, we explore why play is essential to children's emotional development, how trauma, loss, neglect, and disrupted attachment can affect a child's ability to play, and what caregivers can learn from the stories and behaviors that show up during play. Georgie also shares practical ways to use playful connection to build trust, respond to big feelings, and strengthen attachment—even when a child resists play or a caregiver doesn't naturally consider themselves playful.Resources:The PlayStrong InstituteThe Way of Play: Using Little Moments of Big Connection to Raise Calm and Confident Kids How Do I Handle All These Big Feelings & Big Behaviors?The IDEAL Response: How to Maintain Connection When Correcting Your ChildSupport the showPlease leave us a rating or review. This podcast is produced by www.CreatingaFamily.org. We are a national non-profit with the mission to strengthen and inspire adoptive, foster & kinship parents and the professionals who support them.Creating a Family brings you the following trauma-informed, expert-based content:Weekly podcastsWeekly articles/blog postsResource pages on all aspects of family building
What Trading Can Learn From The Body Keeps the Scorewith Steven Goldstein and Mark RandallA trader knows the right move — and physically can't make it. This episode is about why, and what trauma research reveals about performing under financial risk.Bessel van der Kolk's The Body Keeps the Score has become required reading in trading circles — not because trading is trauma, but because the same nervous system mechanics trauma research has mapped in detail also govern how traders behave under pressure. Steven Goldstein and Mark Randall break down five lessons from the book and translate each one directly into the language of risk, drawdowns, and decision-making under threat.What you'll learn• Why the rational, decision-making part of the brain goes offline under perceived threat — and why “just follow the plan” fails in the moment• How neuroception, the nervous system's unconscious scanning for danger, shows up as physical sensation before a trade goes wrong• Why a single catastrophic loss can fragment a trader's whole sense of self, not just their P&L• Why journaling and post-mortem analysis alone rarely change behavior — and what bottom-up, body-based work adds• Why co-regulation with another person, not solo reflection, is often what lets a dysregulated nervous system reset“The market doesn't care about your story, but your body is keeping score whether you're listening to it or not.”Timestamps0:07 — Cold open — welcome back1:00 — Setting up the book & Lesson 1: The rational brain goes offline under threat13:38 — Lesson 2: The body knows before you do30:13 — Lesson 3: One bad hit can fragment the whole story41:20 — Lesson 4: Talking about it isn't enough on its own50:53 — Lesson 5: Safety in relationship is what lets the system recalibrate1:02:54 — Close & sign-offResources mentioned• The Body Keeps the Score: Mind, Brain and Body in the Transformation of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk• thealphamindpodcast.com — full back catalog and where to subscribeThe AlphaMind Podcast explores the behavioral and human side of taking and managing risk, hosted by Steven Goldstein with Mark Randall. New episodes and the full back catalog at thealphamindpodcast.com.AlphaMind: Powering Performance in Global MarketsAlphaMind brings powerful change, growth and development to people and businesses within global markets.Driven by a deep understanding of how markets work, and how people and businesses function within them, we partner with clients to create personal performance improvements that elevate returns across their trading activities.Go to the AlphaMind website to know more.
We spend a lot of time on this show talking about creating healthy terrain through food, light, movement, and the environments we choose. But what if our very first terrain wasn't physical at all? What if our terrain was the emotional climate we grew up in, the words spoken over us, and the stories we learned to tell ourselves before we were even old enough to question them?In this conversation, we welcome pediatric physical therapist, Enlifted coach, and parenting educator Jenna Cain for a discussion about how a child's environment extends far beyond nutrition and toxins. We explore why parents often have to heal before their children do, how seemingly innocent labels can become lifelong identities, the power of asking questions instead of giving answers, and why children's behavior is often a reflection of the nervous systems around them rather than something that needs to be fixed.Jenna also shares practical tools for raising resilient children and a perspective that feels deeply aligned with Terrain Theory: that the conditions we create—physically, emotionally, and linguistically—shape how life expresses itself.If you're raising young children, healing from your own childhood, or interested in how our inner landscape influences our health and relationships, this conversation offers a crucial reminder that the first terrain any of us ever experience is home.Learn more about Jenna and her work at https://www.rootedwellnessstudio.com/.Support Terrain Theory on Patreon! Our member platform gives you access to exclusive content. Check it out: https://www.patreon.com/TerrainTheoryBook a FREE 1:1 call with co-host Ben Hardy to discuss terrain, health, life, anything! Find a day & time here: https://www.terraintheory.net/pages/free-1-1-callTerrain Theory episodes are not to be taken as medical advice. You are your own primary healthcare provider.If you have a Terrain Transformation story you would like to share, email us at ben@terraintheory.net.Learn more at www.terraintheory.netFollow Terrain Theory:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terrain_theory/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Terrain-TheoryX: https://twitter.com/terraintheory1YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@terraintheoryMusic by Chris MerendaAfter Party Music by Great Balancing Act
Ghosting hinterlässt Fragezeichen und kann am Selbstwertgefühl kratzen. Anja Wermann berät Menschen, die geghostet wurden. Die Psychologin erklärt, warum jemand plötzlich abtaucht – und hat Tipps, die beiden Seiten helfen können.**********Ihr hört: Gesprächspartner und Gesprächspartnerinnen: Louis, Ida, Lea, Svantje und Valina, haben uns ihre Ghosting-Geschichten erzählt Gesprächspartnerin: Anja Wermann, Diplom-Psychologin und Beraterin, betreibt eine sogenannte "Ghosting-Ambulanz" Autor und Host: Przemek Żuk Redaktion: Yevgeniya Shcherbakova, Friederike Seeger, Anton Stanislawski, Celine Wegert Produktion: Philipp Adelmann**********Quellen:Park, Y., & Klein, N. (2024). Ghosting: Social rejection without explanation, but not without care. Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, 153(7), 1765–1789.Santiago-Torner, C., Corral-Marfil, J.-A., Tarrats-Pons, E. (2026). Digital Relationality and Emotional Well-Being: An Integrative Review on Empathy, Ghosting, Narcissism, Loneliness, and Emotional Regulation in Online Interactions (2015–2025), Human Behavior and Emerging Technologies, 2867288.Pancani, L., Aureli, N., Riva, P. (2022). Relationship dissolution strategies: Comparing the psychological consequences of ghosting, orbiting, and rejection. Cyberpsychology, 16(2).Langlais, M., Citrano, E., Rentería, L. et al. (2024). Where Did You Go? The Psychological and Physiological Consequences of Ghosting in Romantic Relationships. Sexuality & Culture 28, S. 2175–2190.Di Santo, J.M., Montana, D., Nolan, K. et al. (2022). To ghost or to be ghosted: An examination of the social and psychological correlates associated with ghosting. EvoS Journal: The Journal of the Evolutionary Studies Consortium, 12(1), 43-62.Alle Quellen findet ihr hier.**********Mehr zum Thema bei Deutschlandfunk Nova:Ghosting: Experiment zeigt Motive der GhosterLügen für Matches: Wann wir beim Dating schummelnMüde vom Online-Dating: Die Liebe im echten Leben finden**********Den Artikel zum Stück findet ihr hier.**********Ihr könnt uns auch auf diesen Kanälen folgen: TikTok und Instagram .**********Meldet euch!Ihr könnt das Team von Facts & Feelings über Whatsapp erreichen.Uns interessiert: Was beschäftigt euch? Habt ihr ein Thema, über das wir unbedingt in der Sendung und im Podcast sprechen sollen?Schickt uns eine Sprachnachricht oder schreibt uns per 0160-91360852 oder an factsundfeelings@deutschlandradio.de.Wichtig: Wenn ihr diese Nummer speichert und uns eine Nachricht schickt, akzeptiert ihr unsere Regeln zum Datenschutz und bei Whatsapp die Datenschutzrichtlinien von Whatsapp.
What if the biggest obstacle to behavior change is not motivation at all? Executive functioning skills often influence how learners manage tasks, regulate emotions, transition between activities, and develop independence. Whether someone has autism, ADHD, anxiety, a learning disability, or no diagnosis, challenges with executive functioning can make everyday expectations much harder than they appear.We explore the core skills that make up executive functioning, including working memory, cognitive flexibility, inhibition, planning, task initiation, emotional regulation, and self-monitoring. We also discuss why these challenges are so often mistaken for noncompliance and how shifting our perspective can lead to more compassionate, effective support.From independent activity schedules and visual supports to environmental modifications and explicit skill teaching, we share practical strategies that help learners build these essential skills. We also introduce our Early Executive Functioning course, designed to help young children develop foundational executive functioning abilities through structured, developmentally appropriate activities. By focusing on the skills behind the behavior, we can create interventions that build lasting independence and meaningful progress.What's Inside: Why executive functioning challenges are often mistaken for noncomplianceThe core executive functioning skills that influence behavior and learningPractical strategies to teach independence, flexibility, and task initiationMentioned in This Episode:Episode 172: How to Teach Executive Functioning SkillsEarly Executive Functioning Mastery CourseHowToABA.com/joinHow to ABA on YouTubeFind us on FacebookFollow us on Instagram
What does it actually mean when someone tells us to “be like the Buddha”? In Fishing Without Bait Episode 527, Jim Ellermeyer sits down with longtime co-host and Producer Mike to explore Buddhism not as an unreachable ideal, but as a practical way of approaching everyday life. Being awake doesn't mean being perfect. It means noticing what is happening around us, recognizing what is happening within us, and becoming more intentional about what we do next. That leads Jim and Mike into a discussion about living on autopilot. Jim even brings up the longtime Western swing band Asleep at the Wheel as a playful connection to the idea of “sleepwalking through life.” How many days do we simply go through the motions without really participating? Learn more about Asleep at the Wheel: https://www.asleepatthewheel.com/ The conversation moves through compassion, boundaries, time, emotional reactions, expectations, and the Buddhist “middle path.” Jim reminds us that compassion does not mean becoming a doormat. We can care about other people while still deciding where our time, effort, and resources belong. Jim and Mike also explore non-attachment and the expectations we place on our future. Wanting a new job, a different career, a bigger house, or another version of life isn't inherently wrong—but suffering can begin when we convince ourselves that those outcomes must happen. That discussion leads Mike back to the spoken-word track “Everybody's Free (To Wear Sunscreen),” a piece that has stayed with him since his teenage years. He reflects on its message about the role chance plays in our choices: sometimes things work, sometimes they don't, and we don't have to spend our lives regretting a road that didn't lead where we expected. Listen to “Everybody's Free (To Wear Sunscreen)”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTJ7AzBIJoI Throughout the episode, Jim and Mike return to one central idea: mindfulness creates a space between what happens and how we respond. In that space, we can make a choice instead of reacting automatically. The challenge for this week is simple: stop trying to become perfect. Work on becoming more awake. Observe. Describe. Participate. And take the next step. Subscribe to Fishing Without Bait on your favorite podcast player. Support Fishing Without Bait and receive ad-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/fishingwithoutbait Pick up “Learn to Fish Without Bait: A 365-Day Mindfulness Journal and Adult Coloring Book”: https://www.lulu.com/shop/james-ellermeyer-lpc-ma-ncc-lpc/learn-to-fish-without-bait/paperback/product-6n9rd8.html?page=1&pageSize=4
Not all emotional overwhelm feels the same. Sometimes overwhelm leaves you restless and unable to slow down. Other times it feels heavy, tender, scattered, or like you've simply reached the end of your rope. In this episode, I introduce the five different types of emotional overwhelm I've seen in my own life and in coaching women. You'll learn how recognizing your unique overwhelm pattern can help you understand what's happening underneath the surface, respond with greater compassion instead of self-criticism, and begin choosing tools that actually fit what you need in the moment. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN [00:00] Why Not All Overwhelm Is the Same [04:00] The "Wound Up" Overwhelm Type: When You Can't Slow Down [05:30] The "Heavy" Overwhelm Type: When Everything Feels Like Too Much [07:30] The "Tender" Overwhelm Type: Why Little Things Suddenly Hurt So Much [10:00] The "Scattered" Overwhelm Type: When Your Brain Has Too Many Tabs Open [13:00] The "Fed Up" Overwhelm Type: When You've Reached Your Limit [15:00] Why Identifying Your Overwhelm Changes Everything [17:00] Building Emotional Confidence One Pattern at a Time RESOURCES: Emotional Overwhelm Reset System If overwhelm is keeping you stuck, the Emotional Overwhelm Reset System will teach you exactly what to do in those moments when your emotions feel too big to process. You'll learn a simple, repeatable framework to regulate overwhelm so you can respond with greater clarity, emotional confidence, and peace. Learn more: AliciaMichelle.com/overwhelm RELATED EPISODES: Ep 359: When Emotions Feel Scary: Practical Tools to Courageously Process What's Inside Ep 372: Why Managing Overwhelm Is Where Emotional Healing Begins Ep 373: What Is Emotional Regulation (And Why It's More Than Calming Yourself Down) Send us Fan Mail
Have your achievements become your identity, and what is that success really costing you?Many high achievers spend years chasing the next promotion, milestone, or accomplishment, only to discover they've drifted away from who they really are. If you've ever felt overwhelmed, disconnected, or trapped in a cycle of constant performance, this conversation will help you reconnect with your authentic self without sacrificing your ambition.Listen to discover:How to recognise when achievement has quietly replaced your sense of self-worth, and the subtle signs that it's time to make a change.Practical strategies to cultivate curiosity, build empowering habits, and create more flow, fulfillment, and balance in your everyday life.Simple tools to regulate your emotions, strengthen self-awareness, and take small, consistent actions that lead to lasting personal transformation.Press play now to discover how shifting from chasing achievement to building a stronger sense of self can help you create a more fulfilling, balanced, and meaningful life.˚MEMORABLE QUOTE:"Your habits become your routine. Your routine becomes your life."˚VALUABLE RESOURCES:Connect with Carla: https://www.instagram.com/drcarlacaturia/˚Personal development podcast for midlife professionals, offering actionable insights for personal growth, mindset tips, self mastery and purposeful living.˚Send us a textSupport the showSubscribe to our weekly email: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/email---A personal development podcast for midlife professionals, offering mindset tips and practical tools for personal growth, self mastery, personal mastery, and purposeful living. Discover psychology tips for emotional intelligence and growth mindset, including overcoming impostor syndrome and building self mastery.Personal Development Mastery features personal development interviews and solo episodes empowering professionals, entrepreneurs, and seekers to cultivate self mastery and create a meaningful, fulfilling life aligned with who they truly are.To support the show, click here.
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You leave the conversation, but it doesn't leave you. You replay it — the words, the pause, the look on their face — and you start wondering whether you were too sensitive, too harsh, or finally paying attention. We tend to call that overthinking. It isn't. It's an Open Loop — something in that conversation that's still unsaid, undecided, or unaccepted. Your mind isn't punishing you. It's trying to complete something. In this episode, I get honest about a trap I lived in for years: explaining everyone else's behavior so well that I never said how it landed for me. Understanding them had quietly become a way of abandoning myself. We walk through: Why replaying is information, not a flaw The reasonable-one trap — when compassion becomes self-abandonment The three open loops: something unsaid, undecided, or unaccepted — and why the last one is grief, not confusion How to choose one honest next move: speak, decide, or release A three-column exercise you can do tonight You don't need a dramatic ending. You need a clear direction. Then ask yourself: what conversation are you still replaying — and what is it asking you to do? Free tool: Name the loop that's loudest and find your next move → closetheloopsnow.com/tool If this resonated, there's probably an open loop of your own worth closing. My free Close the Loop tool walks you through it in about 15 minutes — a gentle place to start.
We could all use to raise our emotional intelligence (EQ) level at least a little bit. Why? Because we seem to make one of two mistakes when it comes to working with our inner energies. Either make the mistake of repressing or avoiding our emotions or we make the mistake of expressing them in ways that aren't helpful. The pathway to a high EQ is something called, Emotional Regulation, and that's what this short, 3-part series is all about. How can we have and feel our feelings—in other words, not repress them—but not allow them to overwhelm us to such a degree that we dump them on everyone around us and usually make matters worse? That is the question we seek to answer in this series. In part one, we focus on spiritual techniques that play a key role in emotional regulation. You will learn: · The difference between resisting and accepting · Why acceptance isn't complacency; · The "3 W's" of spiritual regulation; · And much, much more. Additional Resources Roy may have mentioned on the show: Roy's Website: https://coachingwithroy.com Roy's Relationship Fitness Self-Assessment Test: https://coachingwithroy.com/the-relationship-fitness-self-test/ Roy's 4 Books: · Quantum Questions: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F4RFZBS3/ · Relationship Bootcamp: https://amzn.to/360UsMR · Attracting Lasting Love: http://amzn.to/1UnYeYh · A Drink with Legs: https://amzn.to/31UBl3K Roy's Group Coaching Program: https://coachingwithroy.com/group-coaching/ Roy's Complimentary 45-min. Coaching Session: To set up an appointment, email him at roy@coachingwithroy.com or call his cell 407-687-3387. The Attracting Lasting Love podcast explores the dynamics of mature and adult dating, delving into the issues of emotional intelligence, the law of attraction, and the quest for a life partner or soulmate, while offering conscious insights and mindful advice on navigating modern relationships.
How to Set Healthy Boundaries That Help Your Child ThriveHow do you set healthy boundaries without hurting your relationship with your child? Why do children push back against limits? Do kids actually need boundaries to become more independent?If you've ever wondered these things, this episode is for you.In this episode of Family in Focus, I explain why healthy boundaries aren't about control. They're about creating the structure and emotional safety children need to become confident, independent, and emotionally resilient. You'll learn why children test limits, why meltdowns don't mean your boundary is wrong, and how your calm response helps your child thrive.In this episode:• Why children naturally test boundaries• How structure helps children feel safe• The connection between boundaries, emotional regulation, and independence• Why meltdowns aren't the problem• How to stay calm while holding loving boundariesChapters00:00 Understanding Child Independence and Boundaries02:59 The Importance of Structure in Child Development05:33 Emotional Regulation and Parental Calmness07:32 Leading Change Without HarmWatch the full video episode on YouTube.New episodes every Wednesday.Want more support for raising children with confidence instead of fear or shame?Join The Exhale, my free newsletter:https://www.wendyschofermd.com/the-exhaleLearn more about working with me:https://www.wendyschofermd.comSchedule a consultation:https://wendyschofermdscheduling.as.me/consultFollow along:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wendyschofermd/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wendyschofermdFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wendyschofermd/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-schofer-md/About Dr. Wendy SchoferDr. Wendy Schofer is a board-certified pediatrician with more than 20 years of experience helping families build healthier relationships with food, body image, and emotional well-being. Through Family in Focus, she shares evidence-based, compassionate parenting strategies that help families thrive.While Dr. Wendy Schofer is a physician, this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.This episode answers common parenting questions about healthy boundaries, child development, emotional regulation, positive parenting, independence, resilience, and how structure helps children feel safe and thrive.
===SNIPPETS FROM THE SUMMIT===Man, the buzz phrase of 2026 so far has got to be "emotional regulation". But what does it even mean? And what made it such a popular subject of conversation lately? Well, as it turns out our masculine presence depends upon it, especially when it comes to attracting the most feminine women. But here's the thing...most people in general, not just us as men, are lacking the ability to regulate ourselves emotionally more than ever. The most alarming part? We're not even losing out lunch over stuff that matters...so how are we supposed to inspire confidence when the chips are down in real life? Take the Reality Check Inventory quiz for FREE at: https://mountaintoppodcast.com/realitycheck === HELP US SEND THE MESSAGE TO GREAT MEN EVERYWHERE === Snippets From The Summit are all about completely original ideas for success with women that also happen to be extremely effective...and actionable. It's all built on the "Big Four": Confidence, Masculinity, Liking Women, and Good Character. Better men get better women. If you love what you hear, please rate the show on the service you subscribed to it on (takes one second) and leave a review.
What if emotional regulation isn't about calming yourself down—but becoming available to hear God more clearly? So many of us have been taught to suppress our emotions, push through them, or simply "get over it." But that's not how God designed us to heal. In this episode, I explain what emotional regulation really is, why it's the missing step before emotional processing, and how learning to prepare your body, mind, and soul can help you respond with greater wisdom instead of reacting automatically. You'll also discover why emotional regulation is a spiritual practice that helps you stay connected to God even in the middle of difficult emotions. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN [00:00] Emotional Regulation Is More Than Simply Calming Down [03:00] Why Healthy Feelings Aren't Emotionless [05:00] The Missing Step Before Emotional Processing [08:00] Why Emotional Prep and Emotional Processing Work Together [10:00] How Regulation Changes Your Body, Mind, and Relationship with God [13:00] Learning to Calm and Quiet Your Soul [18:00] Emotional Regulation Is About Shepherding, Not Controlling Yourself [20:00] Building Emotional Confidence One Emotion at a Time RESOURCES: Emotional Overwhelm Reset System If overwhelm is keeping you stuck, the Emotional Overwhelm Reset System will teach you exactly what to do in those moments when your emotions feel too big to process. You'll learn a simple, repeatable framework to regulate overwhelm so you can respond with greater clarity, emotional confidence, and peace. Learn more: AliciaMichelle.com/overwhelm RELATED EPISODES: Ep 359: When Emotions Feel Scary: Practical Tools to Courageously Process What's Inside Ep 365: God Reveals So He Can Heal (And It's Time to Step Into That Healing) Ep 372: Why Managing Overwhelm Is Where Emotional Healing Begins Send us Fan Mail
Have you ever felt frustrated because your partner parents differently than you do? When you have a husband, wife, or partner who's making different parenting choices than you do, it can be incredibly challenging. That is, until you have a healthy perspective. What you'll take away: Why it's easy to feel like your partner is on the "other team."How to work together, even when you don't agree.Why one parent can still make a huge difference.How staying calm helps your child feel safe and learn to manage their emotions.Your kid doesn't need perfect parents. But they DO need parents who are willing to keep learning, keep growing, and keep showing up with love. Join the FREE class for parents: Emotional Regulation for Neurodivergent Kids https://emily-hamblin.com/classConnect with Emily on Instagram: https://instagram.com/emilyhamblincoaching
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This one's personal. I was the martyr for years — I inherited it from my mom, who was always the bigger person, always said yes, and whose quiet reward was bitterness. Here's the day I saw I was choosing the same role, and what I did about it. Most of us think we're being kind — until the flash of annoyance hits. You agreed to help. You said, "Of course, no problem." And then you're irritated, maybe resentful, replaying it in the car wondering why you always end up being the one who bends. In this episode, it's just you and me on the difference between a clean yes — chosen, and meant — and the yes-that-meant-no that quietly runs up a debt you'll be collecting on for weeks. We name the trap almost no one says out loud: the quiet martyr, the one who keeps saying yes, keeps absorbing the cost, and privately waits to be appreciated for a sacrifice nobody asked them to make. The catch? No one else can see the ledger you've been keeping. Here's the part that puts the power back in your hands: every yes you don't mean teaches two lessons at once — you teach yourself your "no" doesn't count, and you teach other people how to treat you. So we walk through a simple, repeatable process to change it: Notice — catch the moment your automatic yes arrives faster than your honest one Name — why "I don't know yet" is one of the most honest sentences you own Negotiate — the third door most people miss, and why disappointment is information, not an instruction You'll leave with a 24-hour practice, a sentence you can use the next time you need more time to answer, and permission to let your yes mean yes again. Companion essay on Substack: "The Yes That's Been Costing You." If this resonated, there's probably an open loop of your own worth closing. My free Close the Loop tool walks you through it in about 15 minutes — a gentle place to start.
Feeling like life keeps throwing you test after test? Before you assume the universe is challenging you, ask: is this actually a test, or is there a bigger pattern trying to get my attention? In this episode, Lacy and Jessica break down how to recognize the difference between everyday inconveniences, true tests, and the deeper patterns asking to be healed. This episode is your protocol for the moments when it feels like everything is hitting at once. Through the tools, practices, and questions Lacy and Jessica use themselves, you'll learn how to zoom out, identify the larger pattern, uncover what your triggers are actually pointing to, and reconnect with your grounded, regulated self before reacting from fear or old conditioning. If you've been thinking, “Why can't I catch a break?”—this episode will help you find the clarity and self-trust to move through what's showing up and meet your next level on the other side. Full show notes → https://tobemagnetic.com/expanded-podcast Resources: The Be Seen Challenge Quiet your inner critic, stop playing small, and start manifesting the life you truly want. Now live inside The Pathway. Free Masterclass: Step Into Your F*ck It Energy If you missed our live masterclass with Lacy and Jessica — don't worry, you can still watch the replay! Learn how to step into your f*ck it energy and feel genuinely safe being seen. Join the Pathway Membership Use code EXPANDED for 20% off your first month! The Pathway Membership gives you unlimited access to all of our manifestation workshops—including How to Manifest, Unblocking Your Inner Child, Shadow, Love, Money, Rock Bottoms, Ruts, and Energetic Updates —plus 70+ self-hypnosis tracks designed to unlock your full potential. LEARN MORE HERE Get the latest from TBM Join the Pathway now - Return to Magic Challenge, Money Challenge, and Nervous System Reset available now! New to TBM? 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This Episode Is Brought to You By: Our Place - Get 10% off sitewide with code TBM fromourplace.com/TBM Always Pan Wonder Oven Pro In this episode we talk about: Why every inconvenience is not a manifestation test How to recognize recurring patterns instead of isolated events The true purpose of tests in the manifestation process Understanding self-worth as the foundation of magnetism The difference between nervous system overload and authentic tests Signs you're operating from your inner child instead of your higher self Why boundaries often trigger manifestation tests How shame, insecurity, and core wounds reveal growth opportunities The importance of pausing before reacting to triggering situations Practical ways to regulate your nervous system before making decisions How walking, meditation, and DIs help restore perspective The role of authenticity in creating lasting manifestations Why repair is just as powerful as passing a test Reframing challenges as invitations instead of punishments Learning to trust your worth rather than proving it Mentioned In the Episode: Learn more about Signal and authenticity in our Signal Ep Learn more about the energetics of 2026 and 2027 and the Refinement Era in The Hidden Fear Blocking Your Manifestations Right Now Tune into Lacy's Substack! - By Candlelight - Join Here Find our Be Seen Challenge plus all our workshops and all workshops mentioned inside our Pathway Membership! (Including the Safe DI, Conflict DI, Safe to Be Seen DI) HOW TO MANIFEST by Lacy Phillips (with exercises by Jessica Gill)Available now! The Expanded Podcast, from To Be Magnetic™ (TBM), is the leading manifestation podcast rooted in neuroscience, psychology, and energetics. Hosted by TBM's Chief Content Officer Jessica Gill, with monthly appearances from founder Lacy Phillips, Expanded is where science and the mystical meet to help you manifest in the most grounded, practical, and life-changing way.At TBM, we've redefined manifestation through Neural Manifestation™—our proven, science-backed method developed with neuroscientist Dr. Tara Swart. This process helps you reprogram limiting beliefs at the subconscious level so you can create the life most aligned with your authenticity.Each week, we take you inside the TBM practice to help you expand your subconscious to believe what you desire is possible. Through expert interviews, thought leader conversations, TBM teachings, and real member success stories, you'll learn how to: – Rewire your subconscious mind and step into your worth – Heal your inner child and integrate shadow work – Set boundaries, strengthen intuition, and reclaim self-worth – Manifest relationships, careers, abundance, and experiences that align with your true selfWith over than 40 million downloads and a global community in over 100 countries, Expanded has become the gold standard in manifestation content. Think of it as your weekly practice for expanding your mind, believing what you want is possible, and manifesting the life you're meant to live.Past guests include leading voices such as Mel Robbins, Lewis Howes, Jenna Zoe, Martha Beck, Dr. Joe Dispenza, Dr. Gabor Maté, Mark Groves, and Brianna Wiest. 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What if the thoughts running through your mind are not there to be controlled, suppressed or eliminated, but simply observed?In this series, I select my favourite and most insightful moments from previous episodes of the podcast.Today, my guest Banya Lim, a multi-generational healer and energy coach, shares a powerful teaching on the connection between thoughts, emotions and the body. She explains why so much emotional suffering comes from identifying with thoughts, and how allowing them to pass without resistance can restore a natural sense of balance within.Press play to learn how to relate differently to your thoughts, release emotional tension, and reconnect with a calmer state of being.˚VALUABLE RESOURCES:Listen to the full conversation with Banya Lim in episode #518:https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/518˚Coaching with Agi: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/mentor˚
After three weeks on the road, the Contacts Coaching Podcast returns with Desiree Nunez, a mental health therapist and basketball coach at Eagle Crest High School in the Cherry Creek area near Denver. Nunez shares how coaching was “in her blood” through her Air Force veteran father, how she became a therapist to meet mental health needs in athletics, and how she returned to coaching after COVID—eventually earning head coaching opportunities and winning extensively with freshman teams. She explains practical sports-psychology tools for coaches: normalizing emotions (especially for boys), teaching players to notice and name feelings, locate them in the body, regulate, and then “next play.” She details a three-clap reset, body-language standards, and asking for a sub to reset. The conversation also covers time-management lessons from middle school constraints, combining drills with game-like constraints, and how “challenging” authority through curious questions improves leadership.00:00 Meet Desiree Nunez00:39 Coaching Roots02:33 Therapy Path03:52 Back to the Bench05:38 Military Culture Shift09:25 Sports Psychology Breakthrough11:46 Feelings and Regulation17:21 Notice the Emotion25:09 Halftime and Practice Talks26:38 Three Clap Reset31:27 Coaching Boys as Woman33:05 Coaching Boys as a Woman34:05 Freshman Program Trust Issues36:15 Head Coach Reality Check37:35 45-Minute Practice Crunch39:49 Zoom Out and Prioritize43:12 Game-Like Drills and Constraints48:44 Hack Drills for Weaknesses54:18 Bring It Back to High School57:50 Changing Minds on Challenge01:05:41 Be Willing to Be Cringe01:09:22 Assistant Coach Courage Wrap-Up
What if the emotional patterns you struggle with aren’t actually who you are? What if they’re just patterns—and patterns can be interrupted? I’m joined by Dr. Elisha Goldstein, returning to the show eight years after his first appearance, to talk about his new book, Tiny Shifts: How Emotional Health Transforms Stress, Relationships, and Longevity. I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about healthy eating, exercise, fitness, sleep, and all the things we do to live a long and healthy life, but what about the emotional stuff? Because Elisha makes the case that emotional longevity is just as important as physical longevity—and that living in a high-stress, agitated pattern can potentially take years off your life. We get into his simple 4-R method: recognize, release, refocus, reinforce, which can help you catch yourself in an overwhelmed loop before you spiral into those undesirable, repeatable patterns. We talk about why the skills we learn can easily fail us when we need them the most—when we’re under pressure, agitated, or triggered—and how to create more space between stimulus and response. Elisha explains why emotions are biology, how getting in touch with what’s happening in your body can change the way you respond, and why asking your brain better questions can lead to better answers. We also talk about the everyday moments that can send us into these patterns, from traffic to social media outrage to difficult relationships, and Elisha shares a personal story about getting scammed online that puts all of this to the test in real time. This is a fascinating conversation about emotional health, longevity, and learning to recognize the patterns that drive our behavior so we can interrupt them and give ourselves more choice in the moments when we need it most. LINKS: Brad Kearns.com BradNutrition.com B.rad Whey Protein Superfuel - The Best Protein on The Planet! Brad’s Shopping Page BornToWalkBook.com B.rad Podcast – All Episodes Peluva Five-Toe Minimalist Shoes B.rad Podcast – All Episodes Peluva Five-Toe Minimalist Shoes Book - Tiny Shifts: How Emotional Health Transforms Stress, Relationships, and Longevity We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, I won’t promote anything that I don't absolutely love and use in daily life: B.rad Nutrition: Premium quality, all-natural supplements for peak performance, recovery, and longevity; including the world's highest quality whey protein! Get 20% OFF your first order! Peluva: Comfortable, functional, stylish five-toe minimalist shoe to reawaken optimal foot function. Use code BRADPODCAST for 15% off! Jaspr Air Scrubber: Ultra high-performance air purifier - blows other air filters away! Save $200 on your unit with code BRAD. Get Stride: Advanced DNA, methylation profile, microbiome & blood at-home testing. Hit your stride the right way, with cutting-edge technology and customized programming. Save 10% with the code BRAD. Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Primal Fitness Expert Certification: The most comprehensive online course on all aspects of traditional fitness programming and a total immersion fitness lifestyle. Save 25% on tuition with code BRAD! #bradpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Have you ever felt so overwhelmed that you couldn't even name what you were feeling? When we're emotionally overwhelmed, everything feels tangled together, making it impossible to think clearly or hear God's voice. In this episode, I share why overwhelm isn't just another emotion to manage; it's often the doorway to emotional healing. We talk about why your body responds the way it does, why trying harder isn't the answer, and practical biblical and brain-based tools that help you move from feeling emotionally flooded to becoming centered enough to process what's really happening underneath. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN [00:00] Why Overwhelm Is Often the First Emotion You Need to Address [04:00] The Emotional Iceberg: What's Really Hiding Beneath Overwhelm? [07:00] How Overwhelm Affects Your Body, Mind, and Spirit [10:00] Why Emotional Regulation Is an Act of Spiritual Stewardship [12:00] What Elijah and Jesus Teach Us About Managing Emotional Overwhelm [15:00] Why Emotional Centeredness Matters More Than Simply Feeling Calm [17:00] Are You Trying to Manage Your Feelings in the Middle of Your Emotional Story? [19:00] A Simple First Step When Overwhelm Takes Over RESOURCES: Emotional Overwhelm Reset System If overwhelm is keeping you stuck, the Emotional Overwhelm Reset System will teach you exactly what to do in those moments when your emotions feel too big to process. You'll learn a simple, repeatable framework to regulate overwhelm so you can respond with greater clarity, emotional confidence, and peace. Learn more: AliciaMichelle.com/overwhelm RELATED EPISODES: Ep 359: When Emotions Feel Scary: Practical Tools to Courageously Process What's Inside Ep 363: Overexplaining, Overapologizing + Overthinking: What's Behind These Patterns? Ep 365: God Reveals So He Can Heal (And It's Time to Step Into That Healing)Send us Fan Mail