Podcasts about Sensory

The first episode of the Neurodiverse Love Docuseries was released on February 14, 2026. Through this four part series, you will meet four Neurodiverse couples who share some of their lived experiences, lessons learned and the strengths, challenges and differences they've had in their marriages. None of the couples knew they were in a mixed neurotype relationship when they married and each shares some of the experiences that have led to more connection, understanding and acceptance of each other's differences.In addition, you will hear from three coaches/therapists who work with Neurodiverse couples. They share their perspective on why challenges may be occurring and also provide strategies and tools for increasing connection.To contribute to this very important project or to learn more about the docuseries click here.—————————————————————————- This is another great presentation from the 2025 Neurodiverse Love Conference. During this session with Grace Myhill, MSW you will learn strategies and tools for better understanding and managing PDA; different emotional reciprocity needs; sensory sensitivities; managing conflict and special interests.To learn more about Grace and the services she offers you can check out her website.

This episode breaks down autism and intuition from the circuitry up. Intuition isn't magic—it's prediction. And in the autistic brain, that prediction system runs differently. Instead of compressing uncertainty into fast social “gut feelings,” autistic cognition preserves high-resolution detail, sustains prediction error, and builds insight through iterative modeling. Sensory cortex, parietal salience maps, insula, amygdala, OFC, and ACC all play a role in a system that prioritizes structural truth over social smoothing.We explore excitation–inhibition balance, oscillations, dopamine learning, and von Economo neurons to show how intuition in autism isn't diminished—it's reconstructed. Insight may arrive later, but when it does, it's deeply refined. This is a neuroscience-driven look at why autistic minds resolve uncertainty through coherence, not conformity—and why that difference matters.This episode will also explain WHY the Autistic phenotype has ACCELERATED LEARNING abilities. use "autism" for $50 off at Daylight Computer Company https://buy.daylightcomputer.com/autismand Daylight Kids https://kids.daylightcomputer.com/autismChroma Light Devices, use "autism" for 10% discount at https://getchroma.co/?ref=autism0:00 Autism & Intuition Introduction; Autos (“Self”) and Sensory Overload0:53 Daylight Computer Company, Daylight Kids & Chroma Light Devices (Technology, Biology, Light)3:26 What Intuition Really Is: Sensory Integration, Prediction, Memory, and Value5:02 Neurotypical vs Autistic Intuition; Prediction Error, E/I Balance, Iterative Processing7:00 Sensory Cortex & Higher Signal Fidelity; Prediction Errors and Raw Detail Preservation11:30 Posterior Parietal Cortex; Salience Maps, Anomaly Detection, Truth vs Social Narrative13:30 Anterior Insula & Amygdala; Interoception, Emotional Salience, Feeling vs Thinking17:30 Orbitofrontal Cortex; Value Computation, Internal Coherence vs Social Reward19:30 ACC Conflict Monitoring; Risk–Reward, Persistence, Errors23:30 The Learning Gate: Why Autism Enables Accelerated Mastery24:45 Von Economo (Spindle) Neurons; ACC–Insula Fast Intuition Pathway and Autism Differences28:40 Iterative Learning Loop; Prefrontal Modeling, Basal Ganglia Dopamine, Structural Coherence35:50 Autos (“Self”), Jung, Recursive Modeling, and Why Autistic Intuition Is Built—Not GivenX: https://x.com/rps47586YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGxEzLKXkjppo3nqmpXpzuAemail: info.fromthespectrum@gmail.com

In this special crossover episode, the Nephilim Death Squad joins the Six Sensory Podcast for a deep conversation exploring faith, paranormal experiences, spiritual discernment, and the growing cultural fascination with the unseen world.The discussion dives into how modern conversations around UFOs, supernatural encounters, consciousness, and ancient beliefs intersect with biblical worldview and spiritual reality. From personal experiences to cultural shifts happening right now, this episode examines why more people are questioning materialism and searching for meaning beyond the physical realm.Expect an honest, wide-open discussion blending humor, testimony, theology, and high-strangeness topics as both shows explore how spirituality, mystery, and truth-seeking collide in today's world.If you're interested in paranormal discussions, biblical perspectives, and long-form conversations that challenge mainstream assumptions, this episode delivers a thoughtful and entertaining exchange.

Dr. Matt Zakreski, PsyD, examines how clinicians can distinguish sensory overload from behavioral concerns and develop individualized sensory support plans that promote regulation and engagement. Presentation. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (APA, NBCC, ASWB, and more). Learn, grow, and shine with Clearly Clinical Continuing Ed by visiting https://ClearlyClinical.com.

In this episode of Chasing Brighter, Jessica and Kelly continue the February theme of Reset, Rest, Reconnect with a conversation so many women need to hear: What if the reason rest feels uncomfortable… is conditioning, not weakness? We say we want rest. But when we slow down, we feel guilt. Anxiety. Panic. Because somewhere along the way, many of us learned: Being “good” means being useful Productivity equals worth Slowing down is lazy We haven't earned a break yet Especially for Gen X and Millennial women raised to be capable, accommodating, and endlessly reliable, rest isn't just physical — it's emotional. In this episode, we gently challenge that belief.

Silence by Thich Nhat Hanh, one of the world's most beloved and acclaimed Buddhist leaders offers a profound guide to mastering our most powerful inner resource — silence — to help us find happiness, purpose, and peace. Burnout, anxiety, stress, brain fog, racing thoughts…all symptoms of our loud and chaotic world, making true stress and anxiety relief feel out of reach. Enter silence.A Guide to Harnessing Your Most Powerful Inner Resource00:00 INTRO01:14 Welcome, my name is...02:58 PRACTICING silence04:04 5 SOUNDS that can heal the world05:33 What MINDFULNESS gives you07:45 Sensory food09:27 One of the KEYS for finding peace and joy11:39 Is SILENCE just not talking?12:59 Other kinds of LISTENING14:09 Where is HOME really?15:07 CAN YOU be happy, without silence? 15:40 AND..."Silence" by Thich Nhat Hanh - Book PReviewBook of the Week - BOTW - Season 9 Book 7 Buy the book on Amazon https://amzn.to/4cABK3hGET IT. READ :)#silence #mindfulness #awareness FIND OUT which HUMAN NEED is driving all of your behaviorhttp://6-human-needs.sfwalker.com/Human Needs Psychology + Emotional Intelligence + Universal Laws of Nature = MASTER OF LIFE AWARENESShttps://www.sfwalker.com/master-life-awareness

However you say it, we agree on this: February is for food!In this delightfully delicious episode, Jean celebrates the everyday blessing of food — especially the gift of three solid meals a day for her entire life. Then she and Laura dig into the latest food trends popping up everywhere, including:• The new Food Pyramid• All things fiber• Gut-healthy drinks• Oats making a comeback• Saying "no" to Brussels sprouts and "yes" to cabbage (and Jean still votes for "grass")• Sensory sipping• Dementia-prevention diets• And the mighty rise of bowls — Mexican bowls, Asian bowls, all the bowls!Plus, we share our gratitude for The Pour Over, the calm, factual, Christian-based online news source we absolutely love.Follow along @OKBoomerPod for more fun.

Mindy English, LSEM's Director of Programs and Services, joins the podcast to talk about hands-on, multi-sensory learning. English spent most of her career in education in early childhood education, specifically with children from ages 0-3 through kindergarten.

Device Dysregulation™ can leave children overstimulated, anxious, and struggling to calm their brains after screen use. In this episode, Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, expert in Regulation First Parenting™, explains how screens impact emotional regulation and shares strategies to help kids reset and thrive.Parenting with constant screens can feel overwhelming. You're not alone. Post-pandemic, many kids became overstimulated from online learning and social media, leaving parents unsure how to help.Device dysregulation isn't just screen time—it's a brain stuck in high alert, craving dopamine, and losing tolerance for calm.In this episode, you'll learn why kids get stuck in device dysregulation, how to prevent emotional dysregulation, and concrete strategies for transitions, boundaries, and sensory resets that make real change possible.Why does my child meltdown when I ask them to put the device down?Meltdowns aren't defiance—they're the nervous system signaling overwhelm. Rapid-fire entertainment, dopamine spikes, and addictive social media can keep the brain in a constant high alert, often leading to emotion regulation difficultiesand maladaptive emotion regulation strategies.These challenges affect children's emotional responses, increase negative emotions, and in some cases can mimic symptoms seen in mental disorders or contribute to problematic internet use.Tips for parents:Co-regulate first: Model calm so your child can borrow your regulation and practice healthier emotion regulation strategies.Avoid personalization: Their reactions aren't about you—they're dysregulated.Predictable boundaries: Set device limits before the screen is on to reduce conflict and support consistent, regulated emotional responses.Real-Life Example: Eli, a 12-year-old, became irritable and anxious post-pandemic. Consistent screen limits and calm parental cues helped him power down without daily battles.How can I help my child regulate after excessive screen time?Transitions from screens are tricky because the brain is overstimulated. Without grounding, kids and young adults can struggle with emotional awareness, executive functioning, and attention, increasing the risk of temper tantrums, negative emotional states, and experiencing negative emotions.Practical strategies:Sensory transitions: Jumping jacks, cold water, a sensory snack, or barefoot walks reset the nervous system.Model coping: Show how you unplug and shift focus calmly.Gradual transitions: Use timers and warnings for device cutoff to reduce experiencing negative emotions and prevent meltdowns.If you're tired of walking on eggshells or feeling like nothing works…Get the FREE Regulation Rescue Kit and finally learn what to say and do in the heat of the moment.Become a Dysregulation Insider VIP at

Hadyn Green has been the creative force of Hear My Eyes, a sonic-visual, hybrid experience which blends film and music in creatively intriguing and boundary pushing ways. As the founder and artistic director of Hear My Eyes, Haydn reaches out to contemporary musicians to craft new scores for pre-existing cinema.Collaborations include Sampa the Great rescoring Céline Sciamma's Girlhood, The Murlocs putting their spin on Gregor Jordan's Two Hands, while Springtime and Mick Harvey explored a new sonic landscape for Andrew Dominik's Chopper.For its tenth anniversary, Hadyn Green has tapped Belgian electronic musician Peter Van Hoesen, powered by the Melbourne Electronic Sound Studio, to reimagine the music of James Cameron's iconic sci-fi classic, Terminator 2: Judgment Day (the original theatrical cut).Visit HearMyEyes.com.au for all tickets to the screenings taking place on the below dates:Melbourne: Feb 25-28, Hamer HallSydney: March 7, City Recital HallCanberra: March 18-19, Canberra TheatreSign up for the latest interviews, reviews, and more via https://www.thecurb.com.au/subscribe/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

About Colin Chamberlain is Associate Professor of philosophy at University College London. He was previously an Associate Professor at Temple University. He is currently working on a book about Nicolas Malebranche's account of the embodied mind, as well as working on Margaret Cavendish's views about colour and perception. Abstract Malebranche holds that the Fall changes the mind's relationship to the body from union to dependence. This change transforms the significance the senses have for the mind. Before the Fall, the senses respectfully advised the mind of the body's needs. After, the senses command and tyrannize it. That is, the senses come to speak with the force of law when they urge the mind to care for the body's needs. In general, Malebranche holds that a perception—a mental representation that things are thus and so—becomes a command for the mind, obliging it to consent, when the perception is enforced by inner sanctions. A perception has the force of law when the mind feels pain in withholding consent, pleasure when giving it. I argue that, after the Fall, the senses command in just this way. Sensory perceptions are accompanied by inner sanctions—pleasure and pain, reward and punishment—that imbue them with obligatory force.

Hadyn Green has been the creative force of Hear My Eyes, a sonic-visual, hybrid experience which blends film and music in creatively intriguing and boundary pushing ways. As the founder and artistic director of Hear My Eyes, Haydn reaches out to contemporary musicians to craft new scores for pre-existing cinema.Collaborations include Sampa the Great rescoring Céline Sciamma's Girlhood, The Murlocs putting their spin on Gregor Jordan's Two Hands, while Springtime and Mick Harvey explored a new sonic landscape for Andrew Dominik's Chopper.For its tenth anniversary, Hadyn Green has tapped Belgian electronic musician Peter Van Hoesen, powered by the Melbourne Electronic Sound Studio, to reimagine the music of James Cameron's iconic sci-fi classic, Terminator 2: Judgment Day (the original theatrical cut).Visit HearMyEyes.com.au for all tickets to the screenings taking place on the below dates:Melbourne: Feb 25-28, Hamer HallSydney: March 7, City Recital HallCanberra: March 18-19, Canberra TheatreSign up for the latest interviews, reviews, and more via https://www.thecurb.com.au/subscribe/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Join The Simple Things' Editor Lisa Sykes and Wellbeing Editor Rebecca Frank as they find reasons to celebrate during February, including the returning daylight, time spent with friends and loved ones and joyful occasions from Lunar New Year to Shrove Tuesday. If you are in the UK, you can try an immediate start subscription to the The Simple Things and receive the current issue straight away. Or buy current and back issues hereEditing & music by Arthur Cosslett. On the blogSeville & blood orange marmalade Blood orange possetBlood orange NegroniVietnamese summer rolls recipe In the February issue (164) on sale now available to buy hereFoods of love – what we eat and how we eat it has long associations with romanceFriends for life – the mood-boosting, life-enhancing benefits of friendshipKitchen therapy – Sensory baking (Herb and black olive fougasse and Cavolo Nero Gnochi) and simple embroidered onionsMy City Taipei – cherry blossom and feasting during Lunar New YearWhat to do with orange peel – from scented kitchen spray to joyful garlands In the January issue (163) available to buy hereThe Big Idea: Could you be an Otrovert? Explore the thinking behind Dr Rami Kaminski's book The Gift of Not Belonging: How Outsiders Thrive In A World Of Joiners (Scribe) In our A Year of Celebrations AnthologyLunar New Year gathering – recipes to share and celebrate with friends Find out moreTravelling sun sculpture myhelios.org Thanks to our partner for Season 9, Friends of Glass, an organisation that celebrates and supports glass packaging for food, drink and cosmetics. Find out more about why glass is better for health, taste and the environment and follow them on instagram @friendsofglassuk   

Something To Think About Series #333 Thought of the day from Venerable Robina Courtin

This week on Sense by Meg Faure, we check in with our favorite twin mamas, Zoe Brown and Tasha Perreard, for an honest look at the wild ride of 8 months. Zoe's boys, Luke and Jordan, have officially entered the "tumbleweed stage," bringing new milestones like teething and big changes to sleep and sensory needs.Key discussion points include:Teething & Sensory Profiles: Jordan has two teeth and sailed through it, while Luke is feeling all the drama. Meg explains how a baby's sensory profile (sensitive vs. high threshold) directly impacts their experience with teething.The 8-Month Sleep Regression: Luke is waking frequently again. Tasha discusses the "perfect storm" at this age, including separation anxiety and the need for comfort feeds, while Meg provides a checklist for troubleshooting (Health, Nutrition, Separation Anxiety, and Naps).Iron & Your Baby's Sleep: Learn why iron stores deplete after six months and how low iron can be a hidden cause of night wakings. We discuss iron-rich foods and when a supplement might be necessary.Navigating Different Schedules: Zoe asks the ultimate twin question: "What do I do when my twins have different sleep needs?" Tasha offers practical, sanity-saving advice on whether to wake one twin to keep them on the same schedule.This episode is packed with real talk, expert advice, and heartwarming encouragement for any parent navigating this mobile and exciting stage.About Our Guests:Zoe Brown: A well-known media personality and new mother to 8-month-old twin boys, Jordan and Luke. She shares her real-time experiences and questions on her parenting journey as a regular guest on the podcast.Tasha Perreard: A neonatal nurse and twin specialist based in Cape Town. As a twin mom herself, Tasha provides expert insights and practical advice for parents of multiples. You can find her practice, The Well Mother and Child Clinic, on Instagram @wmc_clinic.Episode References and Links:Book: Weaning Sense by Meg Faure and Kath MegawSupplements Mentioned: SiderAL, Ferimed, Floradix Liquid Iron

Send a textValentine's Day is coming up… and if your bedroom routine is giving copy-and-paste energy, we need to talk.In this episode of Needs To Be Studied, we break down how to truly spice up Valentine's Day without relying on the same old script. We're getting into:    •    What sensory play actually is (and why beginners are curious about it)    •    Safe household tools, toys, and gadgets you can use to build anticipation    •    How to increase intimacy through touch, temperature, tension, and teasing    •    Why pleasure without penetration can sometimes feel even more intense    •    How to explore kink in a way that feels sexy, not scaryWhether you're in a long-term relationship, dating someone new, or trying to reconnect with your own body, this episode gives you practical, creative ways to elevate intimacy.Not everything powerful in the bedroom requires penetration. Sometimes the build-up, the sensation, and the mental stimulation are what take things to the next level.If you've ever wondered how to introduce sensory play, how to spice up Valentine's Day without buying expensive toys, or how to experience pleasure differently — this one is for you.Class is in session.Support the show

Tara, Caroline & Allison dive into the Golden Globes, Nikki Glaser's comedic prowess, and their professional insights on trends in fashion and home design. They discuss the importance of the five senses in dialectical behavioral therapy and how incorporating sensory elements can transform home spaces into comforting environments. They also touch upon the impact of sterile modern homes and share personal anecdotes about clients and the therapeutic nature of optimized personal spaces. Topics 00:37 Golden Globes Highlights 02:04 Understanding the Five Senses in Therapy 04:16 The Impact of Home Design on Well-being 09:28 Personal Spaces and Rituals 12:15 Conclusion and Farewell

Sensory is not an extra layer. It is the ground your child is standing on. In this conversation, occupational therapist Cindy Duffy and Secret Genius Project founder Donna Redman join me to explore behavior through a sensory lens. Donna shares her research into our connection with art, science, and nature, and how we first meet the world through our senses. Cindy explains why she has always viewed behavior as information, not defiance, and how environmental details—buzzing fluorescent lights, rushing schedules, echoes in a room, or even the hum of a refrigerator—can make a child feel regulated or completely overwhelmed. Cindy also walks us through powerful real-life examples: children whose "messy work" and math meltdowns were actually undiagnosed vision issues; adults who spent decades believing they were "stupid" before anyone evaluated their vestibular and visual systems; and a teacher who realized she was sensory sensitive in a classroom full of seekers and changed everything by tending to her own nervous system. We talk about babies arriving with distinct sensory profiles, siblings with very different needs, and parents who feel mismatched with their child until they understand what kind of touch, movement, and energy that child's body is asking for. This episode is a reminder that behavior makes sense, sensory profiles matter, and there is often a "secret genius" waiting to be noticed once we stop blaming willpower and start listening to the body. Key Takeaways Behavior is communication. When kids lash out, avoid, or shut down, their bodies and brains are telling us something important. We are sensory beings first. Our first encounter with the world is through our senses, yet sensory processing is often misunderstood at school and at home. Environment shapes regulation. Light, sound, echoes, transitions, schedules, and background noise all influence how overwhelmed or calm a child feels. Sensory and vision challenges can hide under "behavior." Erasing constantly, pressing too hard with a pencil, rereading lines, or melting down around math may point to sensory or visual strain—not intelligence. Mislabeling can be harmful. When kids are shamed or disciplined for reactions they cannot control, they often internalize the belief that they are the problem. Everyone has a sensory profile. Understanding your child's profile helps you support them; understanding your own helps you show up more calmly. Adults have sensory needs too. When caregivers manage their own nervous systems, the entire dynamic can shift. Strengths matter as much as challenges. A strengths-based plan often opens doors that behavior plans alone cannot. Babies arrive with a sensory story. When sensory needs are honored early, kids do not have to "act out" to get what their bodies need. There is a "secret genius" under the struggle. Once sensory and nervous system needs are understood, children's gifts often become visible. About Donna Redman and Cindy Duffy Donna Redman is the founder and president of The Secret Genius Project. Her research into the origins of creativity and self-expression explores the deep connection between art, science, nature, and the nervous system. Drawing from philosophy, quantum physics, art therapy, and mathematics, Donna curates programs that help families, educators, and professionals better understand human potential. The Secret Genius of Sensory Processing, created with occupational therapist Cindy Duffy, is one of the first offerings in the series. Cindy Duffy is an occupational therapist who has served communities in Northeast Pennsylvania for more than forty years. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from Kean University and an Advanced Pediatric Certificate from Misericordia University. Cindy has worked across public education, geriatrics, rehabilitation, and recovery programs, and is widely respected for her intuitive ability to interpret complex sensory profiles. She now maintains a private practice and teaches The Secret Genius of Sensory Processing, helping parents and professionals understand behavior through a sensory and nervous system lens. About Your Host, Gabriele Nicolet I'm Gabriele Nicolet—toddler whisperer, speech therapist, parenting life coach, and host of Complicated Kids. Each week, I share practical, relationship-based strategies for raising kids with big feelings, big needs, and beautifully different brains. My goal is to help families move from surviving to thriving by building connection, confidence, and clarity at home. Complicated Kids Resources and Links

Human pluripotent stem cells (hPSCs) are transforming the study of biology and disease by enabling scientists to grow large amounts of specific cell types in the lab that were once difficult to obtain. Our guests today focus on improving the derivation and study of sensory neurons, which are sparse and diverse nerve cells near the spine that carry information like pain, touch, or position of the body to the brain. Damage to these neurons or sensory neuropathies, as can happen in diabetes or infections, is estimated to affect millions of people worldwide, yet treatments are limited. To improve the generation of human sensory neurons, the authors developed a genetic toolkit to fluorescently label these individual cells and their subtypes. This approach enables more precise study of these subtypes, their roles in disease, and potentially the development of treatments for sensory neuropathies. GuestsJoriene C. de Nooij, PhD, Department of Neurology, Columbia University, USA Eti Malka-Gibor, PhD, Department of Neurology, Columbia University, USA HostJanet Rossant, Editor-in-Chief, Stem Cell Reports and The Gairdner FoundationSupporting ContentPaper link: Derivation and analysis of human somatic sensory neuron subtypes facilitated through fluorescent hPSC reporters," Stem Cell ReportsAbout Stem Cell ReportsStem Cell Reports is the open access, peer-reviewed journal of the International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) for communicating basic discoveries in stem cell research, in addition to translational and clinical studies. Stem Cell Reports focuses on original research with conceptual or practical advances that are of broad interest to stem cell biologists and clinicians. X: @StemCellReportsAbout ISSCRAcross more than 80 countries, the International Society for Stem Cell Research (@ISSCR) is the preeminent global, cross-disciplinary, science-based organization dedicated to advancing stem cell research and its translation to medicine.ISSCR StaffKeith Alm, Chief Executive OfficerShuangshuang Du, Scientific Programs ManagerYvonne Fisher, Managing Editor, Stem Cell ReportsKym Kilbourne, Director of Media and Strategic CommunicationsMegan Koch, Senior Marketing ManagerJack Mosher, Scientific DirectorHunter Reed, Senior Marketing Coordinator 

Send a textSingle-incident trauma can create a sharp “before and after” in the nervous system—where an overwhelming event leaves the body stuck in protection long after it's over. In this episode, we explore how trauma memories can be stored as sensory fragments and threat predictions, why triggers can feel like the event is happening again, and how avoidance develops as a protective strategy that can shrink life over time. Using simple polyvagal-informed language, we look at mobilised protection (fight/flight) and shutdown, and offer practical first steps for helping the nervous system update from “then” to “now.” We close with a grounding practice that uses the senses plus a temperature cue to anchor the present moment.In this episode, you'll learnA clear definition of single-incident trauma (overwhelm + stuck protection afterwards)Why the brain prioritises survival over storytelling during overwhelmThe difference between reminders and triggersPolyvagal-informed patterns: hypervigilance vs shutdown, and cycling between themCommon post-incident signs (non-diagnostic): intrusive replay, startle, avoidance, checking, sleep disruptionWhat helps: normalisation, gentle exposure, completing the stress cycle, trauma-informed supportA short grounding practice to signal “this is now”Grounding practice (2–3 minutes): “5–4–3–2–1 + Temperature”5 things you see4 things you feel3 things you hear2 things you smell (or imagine)1 thing you tasteNotice one temperature cuePhrase: “This is now. I'm here.”Check the website for the free resources offered for both those affected by trauma and those supporting them.What's next: Medical & Birth Trauma: When Help HurtsSupport the show

HEADLINE: Autism, PTSD, and Depression via Prediction. GUEST: Professor Andy Clark. SUMMARY: Clark interprets autism as sensory overweighting, views PTSD as reacting to unexpected negatives, and describes depression as disordered internal bodily predictions regarding energy budgeting. 1941

In this episode of Full of Beans, Han is joined by Jo Read, a mum to two daughters, ARFID advocate and 1/3 of 3 Mums 1 Mission ARFID. Jo's youngest daughter, Ethel, is diagnosed with ARFID and is awaiting an autism assessment. Since supporting Ethel through her sensory-based eating difficulties, Jo has poured her energy into raising awareness, because when you're living it, ARFID can feel unbelievably isolating.If you're a parent or carer navigating food fears, sensory sensitivities, “helpful” comments that aren't helpful, and the constant planning that comes with ARFID, this one is for you. You're not doing it wrong. You're responding to a very real, very complex need.Key Takeaways:The reality of ARFID as a genuine fear that can override hungerSensory sensitivities (texture, smell, predictability) are at the core of ARFIDWhy consistency and familiarity make certain foods feel saferThe limits of BMI as a marker of health in children with arfidHow sensory overload at mealtimes can increase food avoidanceThe impact of ARFID on family life, routines, siblings and social plansWhy “just stop feeding them” advice doesn't work for ARFIDThe value of community, advocacy and finding people who understandHow progress in ARID can look small but still be meaningfulTimestamps:00:00 Jo's story and Ethel's ARFID diagnosis02:20 Early Signs of ARFID 05:30 BMI and Nutrition10:50 Safe foods, Predictability and Super Senses 14:10 The Sensory Overload of Eating 17:00 Family Impact: Days Out, Siblilngs, Friends20:20 Social Judgement and Support29:00 Looking Ahead and Slow ProgressResources & LinksFollow @eff_and_arfid on InstagramListen to the 3Mums1Mission ARFID PodcastConnect with Us:Subscribe to the Full of Beans PodcastFollow Full of Beans on InstagramCheck out our websiteListen on YouTube⚠️ Trigger Warning: Mentions of eating disorders, ARFID. Please take care when listening.If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, rate, and share the podcast to help us spread awareness.Sending positive beans your way, Han

Inspired by Richard Wagner's idea of the total artwork, European modernist artists began to pursue multimedia projects that mixed colors, sounds, and shapes. Dr. Polina Dimova's At the Crossroads of the Senses: The Synaesthetic Metaphor Across the Arts in European Modernism (Penn State UP, 2024) traces this new sensory experience of synaesthesia—the physiological or figurative blending of senses—as a modernist phenomenon from its scientific description in the late nineteenth century to its prevalence in the early twentieth. Structured around twenty theses on synaesthesia, this book explores the integral relationship between modernist art, science, and technology, tracing not only how modernist artists perceptually internalized and absorbed technology and its effects but also how they appropriated it to achieve their own aesthetic, metaphysical, and social goals. Through case studies of prominent multimodal artists—Oscar Wilde, Aubrey Beardsley, Richard Strauss, Aleksandr Scriabin, Wassily Kandinsky, František Kupka, Andrei Bely, and Rainer Maria Rilke—At the Crossroads of the Senses reveals the color-forms and color-sounds that, for these artists, laid the foundations of the world and served as the catalyst for the flourishing exchanges among the arts at the fin de siècle. Rooted in archival research in Russia, Germany, France, and the Czech Republic, At the Crossroads of the Senses taps overlooked scientific sources to offer a fresh perspective on European modernism. Sensory studies scholars, literary critics, and art and music historians alike will welcome its many contributions, not least among them a refreshing advocacy for a kind of sensuous reading practice. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Inspired by Richard Wagner's idea of the total artwork, European modernist artists began to pursue multimedia projects that mixed colors, sounds, and shapes. Dr. Polina Dimova's At the Crossroads of the Senses: The Synaesthetic Metaphor Across the Arts in European Modernism (Penn State UP, 2024) traces this new sensory experience of synaesthesia—the physiological or figurative blending of senses—as a modernist phenomenon from its scientific description in the late nineteenth century to its prevalence in the early twentieth. Structured around twenty theses on synaesthesia, this book explores the integral relationship between modernist art, science, and technology, tracing not only how modernist artists perceptually internalized and absorbed technology and its effects but also how they appropriated it to achieve their own aesthetic, metaphysical, and social goals. Through case studies of prominent multimodal artists—Oscar Wilde, Aubrey Beardsley, Richard Strauss, Aleksandr Scriabin, Wassily Kandinsky, František Kupka, Andrei Bely, and Rainer Maria Rilke—At the Crossroads of the Senses reveals the color-forms and color-sounds that, for these artists, laid the foundations of the world and served as the catalyst for the flourishing exchanges among the arts at the fin de siècle. Rooted in archival research in Russia, Germany, France, and the Czech Republic, At the Crossroads of the Senses taps overlooked scientific sources to offer a fresh perspective on European modernism. Sensory studies scholars, literary critics, and art and music historians alike will welcome its many contributions, not least among them a refreshing advocacy for a kind of sensuous reading practice. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literary-studies

Inspired by Richard Wagner's idea of the total artwork, European modernist artists began to pursue multimedia projects that mixed colors, sounds, and shapes. Dr. Polina Dimova's At the Crossroads of the Senses: The Synaesthetic Metaphor Across the Arts in European Modernism (Penn State UP, 2024) traces this new sensory experience of synaesthesia—the physiological or figurative blending of senses—as a modernist phenomenon from its scientific description in the late nineteenth century to its prevalence in the early twentieth. Structured around twenty theses on synaesthesia, this book explores the integral relationship between modernist art, science, and technology, tracing not only how modernist artists perceptually internalized and absorbed technology and its effects but also how they appropriated it to achieve their own aesthetic, metaphysical, and social goals. Through case studies of prominent multimodal artists—Oscar Wilde, Aubrey Beardsley, Richard Strauss, Aleksandr Scriabin, Wassily Kandinsky, František Kupka, Andrei Bely, and Rainer Maria Rilke—At the Crossroads of the Senses reveals the color-forms and color-sounds that, for these artists, laid the foundations of the world and served as the catalyst for the flourishing exchanges among the arts at the fin de siècle. Rooted in archival research in Russia, Germany, France, and the Czech Republic, At the Crossroads of the Senses taps overlooked scientific sources to offer a fresh perspective on European modernism. Sensory studies scholars, literary critics, and art and music historians alike will welcome its many contributions, not least among them a refreshing advocacy for a kind of sensuous reading practice. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/performing-arts

Inspired by Richard Wagner's idea of the total artwork, European modernist artists began to pursue multimedia projects that mixed colors, sounds, and shapes. Dr. Polina Dimova's At the Crossroads of the Senses: The Synaesthetic Metaphor Across the Arts in European Modernism (Penn State UP, 2024) traces this new sensory experience of synaesthesia—the physiological or figurative blending of senses—as a modernist phenomenon from its scientific description in the late nineteenth century to its prevalence in the early twentieth. Structured around twenty theses on synaesthesia, this book explores the integral relationship between modernist art, science, and technology, tracing not only how modernist artists perceptually internalized and absorbed technology and its effects but also how they appropriated it to achieve their own aesthetic, metaphysical, and social goals. Through case studies of prominent multimodal artists—Oscar Wilde, Aubrey Beardsley, Richard Strauss, Aleksandr Scriabin, Wassily Kandinsky, František Kupka, Andrei Bely, and Rainer Maria Rilke—At the Crossroads of the Senses reveals the color-forms and color-sounds that, for these artists, laid the foundations of the world and served as the catalyst for the flourishing exchanges among the arts at the fin de siècle. Rooted in archival research in Russia, Germany, France, and the Czech Republic, At the Crossroads of the Senses taps overlooked scientific sources to offer a fresh perspective on European modernism. Sensory studies scholars, literary critics, and art and music historians alike will welcome its many contributions, not least among them a refreshing advocacy for a kind of sensuous reading practice. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/art

Inspired by Richard Wagner's idea of the total artwork, European modernist artists began to pursue multimedia projects that mixed colors, sounds, and shapes. Dr. Polina Dimova's At the Crossroads of the Senses: The Synaesthetic Metaphor Across the Arts in European Modernism (Penn State UP, 2024) traces this new sensory experience of synaesthesia—the physiological or figurative blending of senses—as a modernist phenomenon from its scientific description in the late nineteenth century to its prevalence in the early twentieth. Structured around twenty theses on synaesthesia, this book explores the integral relationship between modernist art, science, and technology, tracing not only how modernist artists perceptually internalized and absorbed technology and its effects but also how they appropriated it to achieve their own aesthetic, metaphysical, and social goals. Through case studies of prominent multimodal artists—Oscar Wilde, Aubrey Beardsley, Richard Strauss, Aleksandr Scriabin, Wassily Kandinsky, František Kupka, Andrei Bely, and Rainer Maria Rilke—At the Crossroads of the Senses reveals the color-forms and color-sounds that, for these artists, laid the foundations of the world and served as the catalyst for the flourishing exchanges among the arts at the fin de siècle. Rooted in archival research in Russia, Germany, France, and the Czech Republic, At the Crossroads of the Senses taps overlooked scientific sources to offer a fresh perspective on European modernism. Sensory studies scholars, literary critics, and art and music historians alike will welcome its many contributions, not least among them a refreshing advocacy for a kind of sensuous reading practice. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/science-technology-and-society

Inspired by Richard Wagner's idea of the total artwork, European modernist artists began to pursue multimedia projects that mixed colors, sounds, and shapes. Dr. Polina Dimova's At the Crossroads of the Senses: The Synaesthetic Metaphor Across the Arts in European Modernism (Penn State UP, 2024) traces this new sensory experience of synaesthesia—the physiological or figurative blending of senses—as a modernist phenomenon from its scientific description in the late nineteenth century to its prevalence in the early twentieth. Structured around twenty theses on synaesthesia, this book explores the integral relationship between modernist art, science, and technology, tracing not only how modernist artists perceptually internalized and absorbed technology and its effects but also how they appropriated it to achieve their own aesthetic, metaphysical, and social goals. Through case studies of prominent multimodal artists—Oscar Wilde, Aubrey Beardsley, Richard Strauss, Aleksandr Scriabin, Wassily Kandinsky, František Kupka, Andrei Bely, and Rainer Maria Rilke—At the Crossroads of the Senses reveals the color-forms and color-sounds that, for these artists, laid the foundations of the world and served as the catalyst for the flourishing exchanges among the arts at the fin de siècle. Rooted in archival research in Russia, Germany, France, and the Czech Republic, At the Crossroads of the Senses taps overlooked scientific sources to offer a fresh perspective on European modernism. Sensory studies scholars, literary critics, and art and music historians alike will welcome its many contributions, not least among them a refreshing advocacy for a kind of sensuous reading practice. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/neuroscience

“Predictive coding offers a powerful lens for understanding psychosis…”Dr. Marta Garrido is a professor at the Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences, where she leads the Cognitive Neuroscience and Computational Psychiatry Laboratory and directs the Cognitive Neuroscience Hub. She is also a research program lead at the Graeme Clark Institute. With a background in engineering physics from the University of Lisbon and a PhD in neuroscience from University College London under the mentorship of Professor Karl Friston, Marta has become a leading figure in understanding how the brain processes predictions and surprise. Her research spans mismatch negativity, predictive coding theory, dynamic causal modeling, and the development of cutting-edge neuroimaging technologies, including Australia's first optically pumped MEG system.In this episode, Peter and Marta explore the elegant framework of predictive coding and its implications for understanding psychiatric conditions like psychosis. They discuss how the brain generates predictions about sensory input and how disruptions in these mechanisms may contribute to symptoms of mental illness. Marta shares her journey from engineering to neuroscience, her transformative PhD experience, and the challenges of building a new MEG system from the ground up. The conversation covers fascinating topics including mismatch negativity as a prediction error signal, subcortical shortcuts for processing threatening stimuli, the phenomenon of blindsight, and the critical importance of mentorship in academic careers. Marta also offers candid reflections on being a woman in neuroscience and her vision for the future of computational psychiatry.We hope you enjoy this episode!Chapters:00:00 - Introduction to Dr. Marta Guerrero04:46 - Journey from Engineering to Neuroscience10:39 - Understanding Predictive Coding and Bayesian Inference18:34 - Implications of Predictive Coding in Schizophrenia27:08 - Advancements in Brain Imaging Techniques36:31 - Exploring Blindsight and Subcortical Shortcuts44:14 - Reverse Engineering the Brain: Challenges and Ambitions51:23 - The Journey of Developing Optically Pumped Magnetometers01:00:29 - Promoting Women in Neuroscience and Leadership ChallengesWorks mentioned:15:59 - Randeniya et al. (2018). Sensory prediction errors in the continuum of psychosis. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.schres.2017.04.01918:36 - Goodwin et al. (2026). Predictive processing accounts of psychosis: Bottom-up or top-down disruptions. https://doi.org/10.1038/s44220-025-00558-526:02 - Larsen et al. (2019). 22q11.2 deletion syndrome: intact prediction but reduced adaptation. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nicl.2019.10172129:40 - Garvert et al. (2014). Subcortical amygdala pathways enable rapid face processing. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuroimage.2014.07.04729:40 - McFadyen et al. (2017). A rapid subcortical amygdala route for faces. https://doi.org/10.1523/JNEUROSCI.3525-16.2017Episode producers:Karthik Sama, Xuqian Michelle Li

The panel explored the intersection of natural and man-made materials in landscape design, highlighting the balance between aesthetic, sustainability, and functional concerns. Participants discussed how interior and landscape designers borrow nature to create cohesive environments, including outdoor “rooms” and hardscape features softened with plantings. Material selection — stone, metal, glass, composite decking, and synthetic turf — was debated, with attention to local sourcing, durability, environmental impact, and client expectations. The panel also emphasized the sensory experience of landscapes, touching on sight, sound, smell, and taste, and how design can evoke memory and emotion. Sustainability, fire safety, maintenance, and longevity were recurring themes, particularly in the adoption of synthetic materials that mimic natural ones while reducing environmental or upkeep costs. Borrowed landscape: Using surrounding natural colors and textures to inform material choices in hardscape design. Softening hardscape: Plantings and layered design to maintain depth without overwhelming the property. Context-appropriate material selection: Stone, metal, glass, gravel, and concrete chosen according to environment, use, and climate. Trend toward natural imperfection: Broken edges, less precision, biophilic design responding to a highly digital, precise world. Sustainability tensions: Balancing natural and synthetic materials for longevity, cost, and environmental impact. Synthetic decking and recycled composites: TimberTech and similar products for durability, low maintenance, and fire safety. Artificial turf considerations: High-use areas, water savings, lifespan, recycling challenges. Sensory-driven design: Sight, sound, smell, and taste incorporated into landscapes for holistic human experiences. Childhood memory and emotional recall: Design that evokes personal sensory memory for users. Fire and climate constraints: Materials must meet modern safety and insurance standards.

Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) is often misunderstood... but it's real, common, AND treatable. In this episode of Talk Dizzy To Me, vestibular physical therapists Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS and Dr. Carly Lochala, PT, NCS sit down with Dr. Julie Hershberg, PT, NCS to explain what FND is, why it's been minimized in healthcare, and how it overlaps with dizziness, migraine, dysautonomia/POTS, hypermobility/EDS, and vestibular disorders.They break down brain networks like the default mode network and salience network, discuss common clinical clues (variability, attention-related shifts), and explain how treatment often starts with nervous system regulation, trust-building, and whole-person care—not just exercises.If you've been told your symptoms are “all in your head,” this episode is for you.Guest: Dr. Julie Hershberg / Reactive PT Instagram: @reactiveptResources: FND resources hub, reactivept.com/FNDresourcesHosted by:

Beauty is a realm you inhabit.In this episode of The Vibrant Flow Podcast, we explore beauty as a feminine leadership frequency and a spiritual practice rooted in embodiment, devotion, and nervous system safety. This is a conversation for the woman who knows that beauty goes far beyond skincare routines, into rhythm, presence, faith, and the courage to receive.You'll discover how effortless allure naturally emerges when the body softens out of urgency and into safety, pleasure, and grounded receptivity. Drawing from faith-based wisdom, embodied feminine practices, and sacred beauty rituals, this episode invites you to treat your life — and your body — as an altar.Inside this episode, you'll learn:Why beauty is a lifestyle and realm, not an outcomeHow allure is a form of receptive feminine powerThe connection between beauty, nervous system regulation, and magnetismHow faith, prayer, and devotion can be woven into everyday beauty ritualsWhy radiance cannot be rushed, and what happens when you tend it insteadThis episode is especially for faith-led women, Christian feminine leaders, coaches, creatives, and Beauty Bringers who desire more softness, vitality, confidence, and embodied presence in their lives.

St. Anne's Bingo Fundraiser is coming up at Treacy's West County Hotel in Ennis this Sunday, February 8th. The Parents Association works hard to raise funds for vital play and sensory equipment, and last year's event was a huge success. This year, they're hoping for another big turnout from the local community. On Tuesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined live in-studio by Principal, Rosemary Flanagan and parent, Laura Lyons.

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Dr. Vaish Sarathy speaks with Dr. Kendall Stewart (former surgeon turned functional medicine + genomics clinician) about the biochemistry of learning: how inflammation, metabolic factors, neurotransmitter balance, and genetics can influence regulation, sensory stability, and why some kids respond to interventions while others don't. What we cover: Why progress can look like "good days/bad days" when inflammation fluctuates Nutrigenomics vs exome sequencing vs pharmacogenetics (and why personalization matters) A parent-friendly clinical framework: inflammation → autophagy/insulin tendencies → neurotrophic factors → glutamate/GABA → methylation Sensory stability (vestibular/visual) and why eye contact can reduce listening for some learners Microbiome basics: inflammation load, butyrate, absorption/biofilms Resources Dr. Kendall Stewart: https://drkendallstuart.com Non Linear Education (NLE): https://www.drvaishsarathy.com/nonlineareducation Medical disclaimer (important): This episode is for educational purposes only and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your qualified clinician for medical decisions—especially for children and complex conditions.

Today's podcast covers: ～がする — to sense/feel (used with sensory experiences like smell, sound, taste) This expression is used to describe sensory perceptions. The particle marks what is being sensed, such as a smell, sound, taste, or feeling. It combines with nouns related to the five senses. Example: この部屋は変なにおいがする。 This room has a strange smell. Vocabulary: この — this 部屋は — room (topic marker) 変な — strange, weird においが — smell (subject marker) する — to do, sense Become a Makoto+ member for bonus content: www.MakotoPlus.com

Is your nervous system in a state of high-stress or panic? Stop for just four minutes for this "Pocket Podcast" first-aid session designed to provide instant panic relief and vagus nerve regulation.In this guided 4-minute circuit, we move from the surge of overwhelming energy into a state of intentional calm. Using science-backed somatic grounding and vagus nerve resets, you will learn how to send a physical signal to your brain that the threat is over and you are safe. This session is designed for anyone needing an emergency nervous system reboot during high-anxiety moments.What's Inside the Circuit:Somatic Vagus Reset: Using eye movements and firm pressure to signal to the brain that you are safe.3-3-3 Grounding Method: A sensory technique to bring your mind back from the future and into the present moment.The 4-6 Breath: A specific exhale-focused breathing pattern that acts as an "off-switch" for your fight-or-flight response.Immediate Physical Grounding: Using cold water and floor-pressing techniques to stabilize your physical response.Episode Breakdown:[0:00] – Immediate safety anchor and physical grounding.[1:02] – Vagus nerve reset: Signaling the brain the threat is over.[1:51] – 3-3-3 Sensory grounding to return to the body.[2:32] – The 4-6 Breath: Deactivating the stress response.[3:23] – Integration and final grounding techniques.Take Back ControlIf you need deeper, permanent tools to manage your mental health, join the Anxiety Circuit Breaker Course. It features five guided hypnotherapy sessions designed to help you combat negative thinking and stop the spiral before it starts.Click the "Big Blue Button" at CalmingAnxiety.fm to enroll now.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/calming-anxiety-guided-meditation-sleep-hypnosis-panic-attack-relief--4110266/support.Ready for More Calm?Thank you for listening to the Calming Anxiety Podcast, featuring guided meditation, mindfulness, and sleep hypnosis sessions with Martin Hewlett. Our mission is to provide you with proven tools for anxiety relief, stress reduction, and a path toward deep relaxation. Use this episode anytime you need to calm your mind and feel more at ease.

Before the world wakes, the frozen forest comes alive. This unique 30-minute listening experience invites you into the pristine winter dawn of Washington State's Sinlahekin Valley, where winter birds greet the morning with bold, communal song that cuts through the cold and offers deep reassurance.Unlike traditional guided meditations, this is pure, unfiltered nature—no narration, no instructions, just you and the authentic sounds of winter's dawn chorus. Perfect for when you need grounding, presence, or a reminder that you're never truly alone.What You'll Experience30 minutes of authentic winter birdsong recorded in real-time in Washington's frozen evergreen forestPure nature soundscape with no AI enhancements, additions, or artificial sounds—this is a real place, real presenceUnguided listening meditation that allows you to settle at your own pace without instructions to followDawn chorus of winter birds whose clear, insistent calls offer comfort after the long stillness of nightFlexibility to listen for as long or short as works for you—use the full 30 minutes or take snippets throughout your dayAbout the Recording LocationThis soundscape was captured by acoustic ecologist Nick McMahan in the Sinlahekin Valley of Washington State, on the traditional lands of Indigenous peoples now known as the Colville Confederated Tribes. Located deep in the isolated wilderness on the northeast edge of the Cascade Mountain Range, this frozen evergreen valley transforms during winter's dawn as the forest awakens with enthusiastic birdsong. The loud, joyful calls feel especially reassuring after long, chilly nights in this remote valley, where winter's silence gives way to nature's morning symphony.The photos you see throughout this meditation are also from Nick McMahan.Sign up for my newsletter at http://eepurl.com/jjPrV2 to receive free mini meditations and soundscapes each week, along with creative musings and more.In 2026, Our Mindful Nature will release seasonal series rather than weekly episodes, allowing for richer, more in-depth explorations of meditation and mental health topics. Learn more or contact me at https://www.merylarnett.com/. Thank you to Nick McMahan for today's nature field recordings; and thank you to Brianna Nielsen for production and editing support. Find them at:https://www.nickcmcmahan.com/https://www.instagram.com/itsbriannanielsenThis podcast explores meditation, mental health and the power of connection, offering guidance for caregivers, healers, and therapists facing compassion fatigue, burnout, and other mental health struggles through self-care, self-compassion, and resilience. With a focus on anxiety, depression, and overwhelm, each episode provides tools like meditation, mindfulness, breathwork, and grounding to cultivate clarity and reduce stress. Listeners can also experience nature-inspired guided meditations, designed to bring peace and balance in times of distress.

Can supplements actually support kids with sensory processing challenges? In this episode, we take a research-based look at supplements commonly recommended for sensory processing disorder and neurodivergent individuals. We talk honestly about what science does (and doesn't) say.In this episode, you'll learn:What sensory processing disorder is and how it impacts daily lifeWhy supplements are becoming more common in the sensory worldWhich nutrients show the most promise in current researchWhy quality, testing, and sourcing of supplements really matterHow to safely explore supplements without overwhelming your childThanks for listening

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What if the key to success wasn't fitting in—but finally giving yourself permission to stop trying? In this refreshingly raw episode of Legendary Leaders, host Cathleen O'Sullivan sits down with Fiona Fraser—founder of Power PR and former BBC publicist—whose unfiltered honesty about ADHD, identity, and the exhausting performance of "professionalism" will make you question everything you've been told about showing up. Fiona shares what it was like spending years learning to sit on her personality in corporate environments, the casual dinner party moment when two friends diagnosed her ADHD like it was obvious to everyone but her, and why she left TV during COVID to build her own agency. With trademark directness, she explains why she can't do small talk with senior executives when she's already defended their show all weekend, why anger was her go-to ADHD response, and why the spa isn't a luxury—it's nervous system regulation. Together, Cathleen and Fiona explore why "you're not sociable enough" often means "you didn't perform emotional labor we never asked for," the stop-and-drop cycle that leaves you sick on every holiday, and why Married at First Sight at 9pm might be the most important boundary you set. This conversation is for anyone who's ever felt like an alien in open-plan offices, been told to "try harder" with people who treat you terribly, or wondered if leaving corporate means failure—when really, staying stuck might be the only shame worth naming.     Episode Timeline:   00:11:02 From BBC to 19 years in television publicity 00:12:52 COVID, motherhood, and leaving TV to build Power PR 00:18:07 The biggest shame isn't failure—it's staying stuck 00:21:21 Breaking free from "work hard" culture 00:27:19 Ambitious vs. too ambitious: fear vs. self-protection 00:32:13 Hiring an assistant and letting go of instant email responses 00:36:32 The casual dinner party ADHD diagnosis 00:38:12 Energy waves with ADHD: ride it or drown 00:41:09 Sensory overload: coughing, sneezing, and rage responses 00:47:24 Feeling like an alien and never quite fitting in 00:50:09 "I can't do small talk"—relationship building for the sake of it 00:53:17 "You didn't try hard enough" after defending their show all weekend 01:01:45 The unashamed ADHD leader who gets results 01:09:09 PR without selling your soul: controlling your message 01:18:38 Final insight: Get yourself unstuck as quickly as possible​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​   Key Takeaway: Staying Stuck Is the Real Shame—Not Changing Your Mind: Just because you've had success doesn't mean you can never change again. You can leave corporate, struggle, even go back—none of it is failure. The only shame is staying somewhere that drains you when your days are finite. If you're good, you'll get another job. If you feel stuck, get unstuck as quickly as possible. Boundaries Protect Your Energy—And Your Energy Determines Your Results: For Fiona with ADHD, energy comes in waves: 8-11am peak, 12-3pm crash, 4-6pm comeback. Working effectively means protecting those windows fiercely and accepting that if work doesn't happen during your peak, it won't happen. Boundaries aren't about being difficult—they're about understanding how you actually work and setting up your day so you can deliver. Whether it's hiring an assistant for email or taking Fridays (mostly) off, it's about giving clients better results by protecting what's finite. Recognizing Strengths Matters More Than Performative Relationships: Real leadership isn't about making people go to lunch with executives who treat them badly. It's understanding how your people work, what drives them, and what they're actually good at. Build teams around what clients need and who they'll work well with. When you respect people's strengths and working styles, you get loyalty and results—not resentment and burnout. Your Achievements Aren't Bragging—They're Taking a Moment to Actually See Yourself: When leaders can't recognize their own achievements, they create cultures where no one does. Sharing your story—the hard parts, the barriers you've overcome—isn't "too much information." It's what makes you human. Recognizing what you've created isn't arrogance. It's seeing yourself clearly instead of racing past your own life.   About Fiona Fraser: Fiona Fraser is the Founder and Director of POW PR, the UK's leading podcast-focused public relations agency, where creators, production companies, and niche experts turn standout shows into chart-topping media brands. A former television publicist with over a decade in the industry, Fiona has led PR campaigns for the BBC, Channel 4, and global production companies including Warner Bros., Fremantle, and Endemol. Since launching POW PR in 2020, she has helped clients secure multiple No. 1 podcast chart positions and drive audience growth through strategy-led PR alone. Fiona believes podcasts aren't just content—they're powerful platforms for influence, and when positioned correctly, they become impossible to ignore.   Connect with Fiona Fraser: Website: https://www.powpr.co.uk  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiona-fraser-powpr  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepodcastexpert    Connect with Cathleen O'Sullivan:  Business: https://cathleenosullivan.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathleen-osullivan/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legendary_leaders_cathleenos/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LegendaryLeaderswithCathleenOS   FOLLOW LEGENDARY LEADERS ON APPLE, SPOTIFY OR WHEREVER YOU LISTEN TO YOUR PODCASTS.

Ever notice how nature calms you, music shifts your mood and soft textures make you feel amazing?Sensory processing plays a role in how autistic adults experience the world—yet it's often misunderstood. In this episode, Donna Redman and occupational therapist Cindy Duffy unpack what sensory processing really is, how it affects emotional regulation and behavior, and why so many autistic adults spend years masking sensory discomfort.We talk about:What sensory processing is and how it works in the nervous systemHow sensory differences show up in autistic adultsMasking sensory discomfort and the emotional cost of “looking fine”The connection between sensory overload and anxiety, agitation, and burnoutHow environment, nature, and art support sensory well-beingWhy awareness alone can dramatically reduce stress and self-blameThe Secret Genius of Sensory Processing website The Secret Genius of Sensory Processing Quick Start Guide  Learn more about Sunsama!Support the showSunsama free trial: https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgk RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1,000,000 downloads! If you are an autistic person who has written a book about autism or if you have a guest suggestion email me at info@theautisticwoman.com. InstagramKo-fi, PayPal, PatreonLinktreeEmail: info@theautisticwoman.comWebsite

In this week's episode, Han is joined by Michelle Jacques. Michelle is a devoted mum of two who has lived with ARFID since her son started weaning. Through her own experience of supporting her son with ARFID, she has become a passionate advocate, working tirelessly to raise awareness and support others navigating life with this complex food intake disorder. She is the founder of @arfid_life_uk, where she raises awareness of ARFID by sharing her family's experience.This episode holds space for the grief, the guilt, the fight, and also the hope, including the unexpected shift Michelle has seen as her son's body becomes nourished again.This week, we discuss:What ARFID can look like and how it can go beyond “picky eating.”How sensory differences, autistic eating, and ARFID can overlapHow illness can trigger choking fears and a trauma response that reinforces food avoidanceWhat it's like when a child's intake drops to just a couple of “safe” itemsWhat a PEG (gastrostomy tube) is and how PEG feeding can support ARFIDThe emotional impact of PEG decisions for parents, including grief andguiltWhy nutrition can change anxiety, rigidity, and capacityThe role of advocacy in ARFID awarenessHow to document ARFID symptoms to report to a doctorTimestamps:03:10 Sensory differences, autism, and how ARFID developed over time07:40 Illness, choking fears, and how trauma can collapse food intake09:15 Hospitalisation: constipation and appendix surgery18:30 What a PEG is (and what people often misunderstand about it)29:40 How PEG feeding can support ARFID41:30 Guilt, grief, and learning to let the feelings exist45:10 ARFID Advocacy workResources & LinksFollow @arfid_life_uk on InstagramListen to the 3Mums1Mission ARFID PodcastConnect with Us:Subscribe to the Full of Beans PodcastFollow Full of Beans on InstagramCheck out our websiteListen on YouTube⚠️ Trigger Warning: Mentions of eating disorders, ARFID, NG tube feeding. Please take care when listening.If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, rate, and share the podcast to help us spread awareness.Sending positive beans your way, Han

Are you chasing trends or building a brand that feels like you? In this episode of Rooted in Retail, Crystal Vilkaitis chats with Tori Dahl, founder of The Dahl Farmhouse, about the power of staying true to your unique vision—even if that means breaking all the retail rules. Tori shares her incredible journey from working on the opening team of Anthropologie to launching her own lifestyle boutique and fragrance line. She reveals the serendipitous "Actor Story" that led to her storefront, her philosophy on why you should "sell the pink pants" if you love them (regardless of trends), and how to create a sensory experience that makes customers feel right at home. If you're a retailer feeling the pressure to do it all or look like everyone else, this episode will inspire you to set boundaries, trust your instincts, and grow with intention.[0:40] Tori's background: From the airport gift shop to the opening team of Anthropologie [2:15] The "Pink Pants" Philosophy: Why you should sell what you love, regardless of trends [4:30] The origin of the fragrance line and the problem with candles [6:45] The "Actor Story": A chance gym encounter that led to a storefront [11:15] Grow with Intention, Not Imitation: Why you shouldn't worry about trends [15:00] Authenticity in action: Refusing to carry popular items (like patchouli or leopard print) because they don't align with the brand [18:00] Learning to "color outside the lines" and building self-trust [22:30] Battling burnout: Why The Dahl Farmhouse is only open 4 days a week [28:00] Sensory retail tips: How lighting changes the emotional experience of a shop Join the Rooted in Retail Facebook Group to continue the conversation Join our newsletter for all the latest marketing news for retailers Show off your super fandom by getting your Rooted in Retail Merch! Go to http://indera.co/prompt to access the prompt

Dr. Allie Ticktin is the founder of Play 2 Progress, and author of the book, Play to Progress, where she provides parents with an overview of all 8 (yes, 8) senses and gives them 90 exercises to engage their children in sensory learning. Dr. Allie uses the science of child development and the joy of play to boost childrens' confidence and enhance development within all areas of their life, from social and emotional to physical and academic. On the show, she shares her personal journey of self-discovery and loss which has informed her work and life today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Escape to the rugged beauty of the Scottish Highlands with this cozy sleep story for adults. As a soft snow squall transforms the misty glens into a pristine winter wonderland, find your way to a lovingly restored stone bothy. This bedtime story is designed to help you settle into the beauty of your imagination, offering soul-deep peace and a sense of absolute safety. Listen as we journey past the high Munros, across an ancient fairy bridge, and into a sanctuary filled with the scent of smoldering peat and lavender. From the warm gift of a neighbor's basket to a restorative soak in a clawfoot tub, every detail of the bothy's modern restoration is crafted to soothe anxiety and invite deep, healing sleep. Let the "pipes of the north" wind and the crackling fire offer the perfect winter ambience for sleep. It's time to dream away.In this cozy sleep story, you will experience:The mystical atmosphere of a snowy night in the Scottish Highlands.A mindful countdown and deep breathing exercise to release tension.Sensory descriptions of a warm Scottish bothy, peat fires, and Highland tea.Soft-spoken female narration perfect for insomnia and stress relief.A gentle journey into a state of total relaxation and comfort.Original Script, Sleep Music, Sound Design, and Narration by Michelle Hotaling, Dreamaway Visions LLC 2026 All Rights Reserved✨YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/michellessanctuary

Why do kids raised in the same home react so differently to the exact same situation? In this episode, I'm joined by Alyssa Campbell, author, educator, and founder of Seed & Sew, to unpack what's really happening beneath our kids' behaviors—and why understanding their nervous systems changes everything about how we parent.   Alyssa returns to the show to talk about her new book Big Kids, Bigger Feelings, and we go deep into the overlooked developmental stage of kids ages 5–12. We discuss why "shouldn't they know better?" is the wrong question, how regulation and access to skills are two different things, and why each child's unique sensory profile determines how they experience stress, connection, discipline, and learning. This conversation will give you clarity, compassion, and practical tools to parent each child for who they actually are—not who you expect them to be.     Timeline Summary  [0:00] Why kids raised by the same parents can behave so differently [2:33] Introducing Alyssa Campbell and her work in emotional intelligence [3:27] Alyssa's first book Tiny Humans, Big Emotions and its success [3:49] Celebrating Alyssa hitting the New York Times bestseller list [4:11] Introducing the new book Big Kids, Bigger Feelings [5:00] Why ages 5–12 are a massively overlooked developmental stage [6:03] Central nervous systems and why kids respond differently to the same stimulus [7:36] "Knowing better" vs. having access to skills in the moment [9:15] Dysregulation in adults—and why kids struggle even more [14:24] Why kids under 25 don't have fully developed prefrontal cortexes [16:03] How screens and overstimulation dysregulate kids [18:12] Why nervous system awareness builds empathy instead of frustration [22:45] The nine sensory systems every parent should understand [24:01] Vestibular, proprioceptive, and interoceptive senses explained [26:17] Sensory sensitivity vs. sensory seeking [28:12] Introducing the Seed Quiz as "GPS for your kid's brain" [29:05] How the Seed Quiz works for kids, parents, and families [31:10] Real-life school example of regulation transforming behavior [33:09] Why behavior improves when regulation improves [35:25] Trauma, environment, and how nervous systems evolve [41:03] Why understanding nervous systems transforms marriages too [42:06] Parenting two kids with opposite sensory needs [44:48] Why the same parenting response can calm one child and escalate another [45:30] Tapping out to your partner when regulation styles differ [47:01] Where to find Alyssa, her books, and Seed & Sew resources     Five Key Takeaways: Every child has a unique nervous system, which determines how they experience stress, connection, and learning.  Knowing what to do and being able to do it in the moment are not the same thing, especially when kids are dysregulated.  Behavior improves when regulation improves, not when punishment increases.  One-size-fits-all parenting often backfires because kids need different inputs to calm and connect.  Understanding nervous systems builds empathy, patience, and more effective parenting strategies.      Links & Resources Seed Quiz (Free Tool): https://seedquiz.com Seed & Sew Website: https://www.seedandsew.org Seed & Sew on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seed.and.sew/ Seed & Sew on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seedandsew.org Episode Show Notes & Resources: https://thedadedge.com/1427     Closing Remark If this episode helped you understand your kids—and yourself—on a deeper level, please rate, review, follow, and share the podcast. Parenting isn't about getting it right every time; it's about learning how to show up for the unique humans we're raising.

In this episode, Colter, Lauren, and Cayla unpack the second pillar of a secure relationship: individuation—the idea that what it's like to be me is different than what it's like to be you.  They explore how differences in processing, upbringing, values, and sensory experiences can turn from “cute quirks” into major points of conflict when partners feel right/wrong instead of just different. You'll hear real-life examples, role plays, and practical questions you can take back to your own relationship to build more curiosity, compassion, and realistic expectations of each other. Main Talking Points: • External vs. internal processors • Individuation and attachment • Everyday differences in conflict • Sensory and value clashes • Curiosity over being “right” • Conversation prompts for couples Give Me Discounts! Check out Relationship Academy! ⁠ ⁠Cozy Earth⁠⁠ -  Black Friday has come early! Right now, you can stack my code “IDO” on top of their sitewide sale — giving you up to 40% off in savings. These deals won't last, so start your holiday shopping today! ⁠⁠Beducate⁠⁠ - Use code relationship69 for 65% off the annual pass. ⁠⁠AG1 - ⁠⁠AG1 has become my go to every morning. ⁠⁠Simple Practice⁠⁠ - If you're in mental health and not using simple practice then what are you doing??? ⁠⁠Spark My Relationship Course:⁠⁠ Get $100 off our online course. Visit⁠⁠ SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock⁠⁠ for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! ⁠⁠Skylight⁠⁠⁠ - Use code “IDO” for $30 off your 15 inch calendar.  If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a⁠ review in iTunes⁠? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Colter, Cayla, & Lauren Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices