Podcasts about Sensory

332 / How can you craft vivid, sensory-rich books set in places you've never visited while thriving as a modern author? Action-adventure writer Luke Richardson shares insights on transporting readers around the globe and balancing the art and business of writing.Incorporating travel and sensory details into fictionTips for writing about locations you haven't visitedDeciding how much personal travel experience to includeThe benefits of slowing down productionIn-person travel event with readersPodcasting for readers✨ This week's sponsor is Bookfunnel: bookfunnel.com

What'd you think of the episode? Send me a note!Formerly known as The Sensory W.I.S.E. Solutions Podcast — now The Sensory Code Podcast. Every week, pediatric occupational therapist Laura Petix helps you view behavior through a nervous system lens. When parents, caregivers, educators, and therapists understand how sensory processing differences affect learning and behavior, it changes the game forever.Laura brings a unique POV to the table: her clinical experience as a pediatric OT, her lived experience as a neurodivergent, ADHD, sensory-sensitive person, and her firsthand knowledge of parenting a neurodivergent child. However you're showing up — parent, provider, or both — you're in the right place. Just pull up a chair, grab your fidget, and lock in.~Formerly known as The Sensory W.I.S.E. Solutions Pocast~ Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist The OT Butterfly InstagramWork with LauraThe Sensory Code BookThe Sensory Code NewsletterA Kids Book About Neurodiversity

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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In episode 552 I chat with Andrea who has kindly agreed to share her story with us. We discuss panic attacks, existential OCD, some OCD worries including what if gravity ceases to exist and what if my eyes roll up into my head, a core fear of living with suffering, her experiences at the Bergen 4-Day Treatment (B4DT), mental compulsions being missed in therapy, gender dysphoria and gender treatments, sensorimotor OCD, tools that helped her, and much more. Hope it helps. Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/episode/andrea-552 The podcast is made possible by NOCD. NOCD offers effective, convenient therapy available in the US and outside the US. To find out more about NOCD, their therapy plans and if they currently take your insurance head over to https://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories Join many other listeners getting our weekly emails. Never miss a podcast episode or update: https://theocdstories.com/newsletter  

Could One Page Change Your Child's School Year? A Free Tool to Help the Adults in Their World Truly Understand Them If you're the parent of an autistic or ADHD child, you know how exhausting it can be to explain your child to every new teacher, therapist, physician, coach, tutor, or camp counselor. You hope they'll understand your child's strengths, communication style, sensory needs, executive functioning challenges, and what helps them thrive—but those conversations don't always happen the way you'd hoped. In this episode of The Autism ADHD Podcast, I'm introducing a brand-new FREE resource designed to make those conversations easier. The Get to Know My Child Snapshot is a one-page, fillable tool that helps the adults in your child's world understand who they are before assumptions, misunderstandings, or unnecessary struggles begin. Whether your child is autistic, ADHD, or both, this practical resource can help create stronger relationships, reduce anxiety, and support better outcomes at school, in therapy, at medical appointments, during extracurricular activities, and beyond. As a psychologist who has spent nearly three decades supporting neurodivergent children, teens, and their families, I've seen firsthand how understanding changes everything. When adults understand why a child communicates differently, struggles with executive functioning, experiences sensory overload, or responds in unexpected ways, they're far more likely to respond with compassion, support, and effective accommodations instead of frustration or correction. In this episode, you'll learn: Why autistic and ADHD children often begin the school day already feeling anxious or overwhelmed. How misunderstandings can increase anxiety, self-esteem challenges, and school avoidance. Why communication differences are often mistaken for defiance, disrespect, or lack of motivation. How sensory differences and executive functioning challenges affect learning, participation, and emotional regulation. Why understanding a child's strengths is just as important as understanding their challenges. How therapists can use the Get to Know My Child Snapshot to support self-awareness, self-advocacy, and collaboration with families. How one simple tool can help teachers, therapists, physicians, coaches, tutors, camp counselors, and other caregivers better support autistic and ADHD children. What's Included in the FREE Get to Know My Child Snapshot? Your download includes: Three one-page fillable PDF formats. Completed examples to make completing the Snapshot simple. Sections for strengths and interests. Communication preferences. Executive functioning. Sensory needs. Emotional regulation. Social interaction. Helpful supports and accommodations. Behavior as communication. It takes about five minutes to complete and can be updated as your child grows and their needs change. This Episode Is Perfect For: Parents of autistic and ADHD children and teens. Mental health therapists, psychologists, counselors, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists. Teachers, school counselors, and other educators. Pediatricians and medical professionals. Coaches, tutors, camp counselors, caregivers, and anyone who supports neurodivergent children. Download Your FREE Get to Know My Child Snapshot Parents Click Here If you're getting ready for a new school year, beginning therapy, meeting a new physician, starting a new activity, or simply want the important adults in your child's life to better understand them, download your FREE Get to Know My Child Snapshot today. Therapists, are you ready for real, neurodiversity-affirming continuing education trainings? If you thought, "YESS!" CLICK HERE. About The Autism ADHD Podcast The Autism ADHD Podcast provides neurodiversity-affirming information for parents, therapists, educators, and other professionals supporting autistic and ADHD children and teens. Each episode combines practical strategies, current research, and lived experience to help adults better understand neurodivergent children while supporting their mental health, emotional well-being, relationships, and long-term success. If This Episode Helped You... Please follow The Autism ADHD Podcast, leave a five-star review on Apple Podcasts, and share this episode with another parent, therapist, educator, physician, or coach. Every review and share helps more families discover neurodiversity-affirming support and resources. And if you know someone who's preparing for a new school year, starting therapy, or meeting new providers, please send them this episode—and don't forget to download your FREE Get to Know My Child Snapshot.

This episode is a rebroadcast of a listener favorite. It's packed with practical ideas for using your senses to create a morning routine that helps you feel energized, focused, calm, and ready to take on your day. Enjoy!No prescribed morning routine works for everyone. But if your habit is to jump in the shower, throw on some clothes, and rush out the door, it sets you up to be easily distracted throughout the day. Today, let's dive into some physical self-care that stimulates the senses to help you get energized and focused. Then, even when there's no time to enjoy the extra snooze mode, you can incorporate these activities into a morning practice that leaves you calm yet alert and looking forward to tackling your day.Statements made in this episode have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.Mentions and Relevant Links:Some links mentioned in the show and shown here may be paid or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠affiliate links⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Therefore, when you purchase through my link(s), I make a small commission, but it doesn't cost you anything extra.005 // 5 Ways to Turn Your Daily Shower into a Self-care ExperienceYour next steps: Take the Biblical Self-Care Quiz: hereGet Cultivate Calm: The Weekly Devotional Study for Multifaceted Christian Women ⁠⁠here⁠⁠!Let's Connect:Email: hello@p31virtues.com

Welcome back to another uplifting episode of the Creative Journey Podcast with Coach Kaila Allen! In this episode, we take a deep dive into the terrain of our physical bodies to explore how we can map out a personalized geography of safety, comfort, and joy. So often, we are conditioned to believe that true peace requires massive, external life shifts or complex circumstances. However, our nervous systems actually register safety through immediate, micro-level sensory inputs. We unpack the power of establishing a sensory baseline—the zero-point of stress where your body feels completely unthreatened—and share practical, somatic tools to help you identify the precise sights, sounds, smells, and textures that signal comfort to your physiology. Moving beyond passive relaxation, this episode explores the active art of dropping our structural armor and protecting our energetic peace. We examine how chronic stress causes us to hold tension in our jaws, shoulders, and breath, acting like thick static over our sensory channels. Through guided cognitive restructuring and auditory anchor practices, you will learn how to rewrite the limiting “Joy Scarcity” pattern and actively design your day around sensory boundaries. Pour yourself a refreshing glass of raspberry peach tea, settle into a cozy chair, and discover how to custom-tailor your world so that your body remains a true sanctuary. To dive deeper into our community archive and access session resources, visit our Official Website https://creativeguidancellc.com/ and explore our Buy Me A Coffee Membership Page https://buymeacoffee.com/creativeguf/membership

Step into a deeply honest, enlivening and down to earth conversation with Joshua J. Holland, movement educator, wellness practitioner, entrepreneur, and advocate for embodied living, on this episode of Intimate Conversations. Recorded in New York City on Joshua's 45th birthday — and perhaps the first Intimate Conversations interview ever held on a massage table — this conversation explores emotional intimacy, conscious parenting, embodiment, purpose, and the courage to live life aligned with truth rather than expectation. With warmth, humility, and remarkable vulnerability, Joshua shares the practices and experiences that have shaped his journey, from growing up in rural Oklahoma and learning resilience through hard work, to building a multifaceted career spanning professional athletics, fitness, bodywork, wellness, and human optimization. Joshua opens up about the rituals that ground his mornings and his life — movement, visualization, reflection, and intentionality — and how embodying who we wish to become often matters more than chasing external achievement. What begins as a conversation about birthday reflections quickly unfolds into a deeper exploration of authenticity, identity, and learning to release the need for validation from others. The conversation moves powerfully into the realities of modern parenthood and unconventional family dynamics. Joshua shares his experience co-parenting his children across continents while they grow up in rural Hungary, and the lessons that come from redefining fatherhood beyond traditional expectations. Allana vulnerably shares her own experience of reconnecting with her son after more than six years of estrangement, revealing the profound healing that can emerge through inner healing, trust, and surrendering to divine timing. Together, they explore the idea that love is not always expressed through control or proximity, but sometimes through allowing others the freedom to follow their own path while keeping our hearts open to what may return. Joshua also reflects on the psychedelic experiences that profoundly shifted his relationship with ego, identity, and partnership. Through these moments of expanded awareness, he discovered a new understanding of truth, interconnectedness, and the freedom that comes from releasing attachment to how life is supposed to unfold. The conversation beautifully bridges Joshua's work around movement and sensory awareness with Allana's work as an emotional intimacy expert. They explore how the body often holds stories that words cannot reach, and how physical sensation, emotional experience, and healing are deeply interconnected. Allana shares her perspective that emotional intimacy begins with our willingness to feel fully — not to fix, suppress, or escape our emotions, but to experience them with compassion and curiosity until they transform into wisdom, authenticity, and deeper connection. We also talk about: Morning rituals and intentional living Visualization and identity embodiment Emotional intimacy and authentic communication Conscious parenting and unconventional family structures Reconnecting with estranged family members Long-distance co-parenting and redefining fatherhood Psychedelic experiences and ego dissolution The relationship between body awareness and emotional healing Sensory movement and embodied intelligence Entrepreneurship, resilience, and following opportunity Living without attachment to outcomes Trusting intuition and life's unfolding path The courage to evolve beyond old identities Creating a life rooted in purpose rather than expectation This episode is a reminder that intimacy begins with the relationship we cultivate with ourselves. It invites us to feel more deeply, speak more honestly, and trust that even life's unexpected detours can become part of a larger unfolding we cannot yet fully see. Healing often begins not when we become someone new, but when we give ourselves permission to become more fully who we already are. You can connect with Joshua and learn more about his work in movement, embodiment, and wellness through his platforms and upcoming projects. Go deeper with me inside The Intimate World. patreon.com/AllanaPratt #TheIntimateWorld Connect with Joshua Facebook: /joshuajhollandfan Instagram: @joshuajholland YouTube: @joshuaholland Book: The Awareness Shift: Unearth the Five Pillars of Optimal Health and Wellness ——————————————————————————————————————————  Go deeper with me, inside The Intimate World ➡️ Visit:  www.patreon.com/AllanaPratt

Sensory Day offers fairgoers that are easily overwhelmed by sounds and lights to enjoy a day at the Fairgrounds without any stressors. Todd Vaarwerk from the American Disabilities Association Compliance team at the Fair tells us why the three hours are so important.

Six communities throughout Minnesota will now provide sensory kits in their ambulance fleets to accommodate those who struggle with disabilities and need a sensory friendly environment in life's most chaotic moments!

Six communities throughout Minnesota will now provide sensory kits in their ambulance fleets to accommodate those who struggle with disabilities and need a sensory friendly environment in life's most chaotic moments!

... and other autism/ADHD research! So pleased to have Dr. Jenessa Seymour back - this time with a variety of studies in the Autism and ADHD realms. Jurek, L., Duchier, A., Gauld, C., Henault, L., Giroudon, C., Fourneret, P., … Nourredine, M. (2025). Sensory processing in individuals with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder compared with control populations: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 64, 1132-1147. Le Cunff, A., Russell, C. & Dommett, E.J. (2026). Hyperactive–impulsive ADHD traits predict Higher curiosity in adults: evidence from a cross-sectional study. BMC Psychology, 14, 1-11. White, R.C. & Remington, A. (2018). Object personification in Autism: This paper will be very sad if you don't read it. Autism, 23, 1042-1045. Botha, M. & Cage, E. (2022). “Autism research is in crisis”: A mixed method study of researcher's constructions of autistic people and autism research. Frontiers in Psychology, 13, 1-22. Devlin, H. (July 5, 2026). Pioneer of ‘extreme male brain' theory of autism now says phrase unhelpful. The Guardian. Are you an expert in something and want to be on the show? Apply here! Please support the show on Patreon! You get ad-free episodes, early episodes, and other bonus content! https://www.patreon.com/seriouspod

People spend enormous amounts of money on supplements, organic food, specialty diets, and the latest wellness technology. But what if one of the most overlooked ways to support digestion, satisfaction, and a healthier relationship with food has been hiding in plain sight all along? In this episode of The Body Wisdom Podcast, Jamie Belz reveals a shockingly simple wellness practice that is available almost anywhere, works with nearly every dietary philosophy, and costs absolutely nothing. Jamie explores dopamine, food cravings, reward pathways, sensory-specific satiety, distracted eating, and the modern "gimme, gimme" cycle that can keep people reaching for more. She explains the biological signals that help the body recognize hunger, satisfaction, and fullness. The episode then overviews digestion from the top down, revealing that the process begins long before food reaches the stomach. The brain, senses, vagus nerve, digestive secretions, oral processing, and gut-brain connection are all part of a highly coordinated conversation. When meals are rushed, distracted, or consumed on autopilot, an important part of that conversation can be missed. The solution is not another prescription, supplement, powder, gadget, or complicated biohack. It is something extraordinarily ordinary that could change the way listeners experience their very next meal. In this episode, Jamie explores: • Dopamine, anticipation, and the difference between wanting and liking • Why the first bite or first sip feels especially rewarding • Sensory-specific satiety and why variety can encourage overeating • Food cues, emotional eating, habitual eating, and the reward cycle • The gut-brain connection and natural satiation signaling • The cephalic phase of digestion and the role of the vagus nerve • Saliva, salivary amylase, lingual lipase, and oral processing • GLP-1, CCK, PYY, hunger cues, fullness cues, and meal satisfaction • Why distracted or rushed eating can work against mindful digestion • How a food and mood journal can reveal personal patterns and triggers • The difference between stopping satisfied and stopping stuffed • A free mindful-eating experiment to try with the next meal >>> THE SHOCKINGLY SIMPLE AND FREE WELLNESS TIP THAT COULD CHANGE YOUR LIFE! This is not about deprivation, dieting, or forcing anyone to chew every bite a prescribed number of times. It is about restored communication, not restriction. Jamie challenges listeners to sit down, look at their food, smell it, express gratitude, take a reasonable bite, set down the fork, taste the food, and chew until it is thoroughly broken down before reaching for the next bite. No one can personally control every stage of digestion, absorption, or assimilation. But everyone can control the part assigned to the mouth. Accuracy note: Chewing supports digestion, nutrient accessibility, oral processing, and satiation signaling. It does not guarantee absorption or assimilation, which also depend on stomach acid, pancreatic enzymes, bile, intestinal health, nutrient status, medications, disease states, food matrix, and other bioindividual factors.   Rapid Replay Episodes Mentioned: S1E80: Digestive Hell S1E79: Optimal Digestion   Connect with Jamie on Instagram:  ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jamiebelzfntp/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/stories/thebodywisdompodcast/⁠ Work with a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP): ⁠NTP in Private Practice⁠ ⁠NTP at NTA Health ⁠  Check out the Nutritional Therapy Association ⁠⁠ Join a  Nutritional Therapy Practitioner Program webinar! Please SUBSCRIBE + leave a review. :-)

In this episode, I walk through a simple, practical process for using music to support sensory regulation with young children. I explain the ISO Principle, share my three-step approach for assessing the sensory environment and choosing the right songs, and give real-life examples of how I use music to help children move from dysregulation to a calm, ready-to-learn state. Whether you're a music therapist, educator, or caregiver, you'll come away with actionable strategies you can start using right away.   Get free music, ideas and early childhood music resources every month and be a part of our Song-of-the-Month Club by signing up to our newsletter! Join us here: www.musicforkiddos.com/newsletter   THANKS FOR TUNING IN TO THE MUSIC FOR KIDDOS PODCAST! Thanks for joining us on the Music for Kiddos podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please tell us what you think by leaving a review! Don't forget to sign up for the Song-of-the-Month-Club to receive a free, high-quality original song every month, or hang out with us on Instagram to stay connected.

Is bedtime one of the hardest parts of your day? For many children with ADHD, autism, or other forms of neurodivergence, sleep struggles are not simply behavioral. Brain biology, sensory sensitivities, anxiety, delayed circadian rhythms, and difficulty transitioning can all make it harder to fall asleep, stay asleep, and wake feeling rested. In this episode of The ADHD Kids Can Thrive Podcast, Kate Brownfield, ACC, ADHD Parent Coach, speaks with pediatric sleep expert Dr. Melisa Moore about why traditional sleep advice may not work for neurodivergent children and what parents can do instead. Dr. Moore is a clinical psychologist, board-certified specialist in behavioral sleep medicine, and author of The Good Sleep Guide for Neurodivergent Kids. Drawing from her clinical expertise and her experience raising a neurodivergent child, she explains why persistent sleep challenges are not necessarily defiance or a sign that parents are doing something wrong. Kate and Dr. Moore discuss: • Why ADHD and autism can affect sleep • Delayed circadian rhythms and nighttime bursts of energy • Flexible bedtime routines and visual sleep schedules • Sensory challenges during nighttime routines • Sleep associations and frequent nighttime waking • How screens may affect children differently • Stimulant medication and sleep • Melatonin, magnesium, and other sleep supplements • When to consult a pediatrician or pediatric sleep specialist This conversation offers practical ADHD sleep strategies, a more individualized approach to bedtime, and reassurance for exhausted parents who feel as though they have already tried everything. Learn More About Dr. Melisa Moore https://www.drmelisamoore.com/ The Good Sleep Guide for Neurodivergent Kids https://www.drmelisamoore.com/book ADHD Parent Support Anchor Your ADHD Family A 90-day ADHD parent coaching program with recorded education, live coaching, and an online parent community. Join anytime for $97 total. https://adhdkidscanthrive.com/anchor-your-family-adhd-parent-coaching/ Private ADHD Parent Coaching https://adhdkidscanthrive.com/private-adhd-parent-coaching/ For more ADHD parenting resources and podcast episodes, visit: https://adhdkidscanthrive.com/

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In this episode of Read the Damn Book, host Michelle Glogovac sits down with Kathryn Nicolai, creator of the hit sleep podcast Nothing Much Happens and author of the audio novel On the Street Where You Live. Kathryn shares how she transformed the simple act of storytelling into a global community centered on rest, mindfulness, and human connection.Together, they discuss the power of everyday stories, the role of sensory details in creating calming narratives, and why slowing down can help us reconnect with ourselves and others. Kathryn also offers insight into her creative process, the inspiration behind her audio novel, and how intentional storytelling can foster empathy, comfort, and a greater appreciation for the ordinary moments that shape our lives.Whether you're interested in mindfulness, storytelling, sleep, creativity, or discovering your next favorite book, this conversation offers thoughtful insights into the healing power of stories and the importance of finding connection in everyday life.What We're Talking About...The power of sensory details in immersive storytellingHow storytelling builds community and meaningful human connectionWhy cozy, wholesome stories resonate with readers and listenersBehind the scenes of writing books and producing audiobooksMindfulness, presence, and finding beauty in everyday momentsWorld-building techniques for fiction, podcasts, and audio storytellingThe connection between storytelling, emotional well-being, and mental healthChapters00:00 Introduction to Kathryn Nicolai and her work01:00 The origins of the Nothing Much Happens podcast02:12 The power of storytelling for sleep and relaxation02:53 Creating a genre: narrative sleep stories03:50 Expanding into books and world-building04:48 The process of writing the book On the Street Where You Live06:02 Sensory details and emotional depth in storytelling06:57 The importance of community and connection08:02 The role of cozy stories in a chaotic world08:56 Balancing multiple projects and creative energy09:46 The future of storytelling and community building11:03 How stories shape our understanding of the world12:06 Closing thoughts and where to find Kathryn's workLinks MentionedNothing Much Happens Podcast: https://www.nothingmuchhappens.comListen to On the Street Where You Live: https://www.audible.com/pd/On-the-Street-Where-You-Live-Audiobook/B0GF9RRVRR?source_code=GO1PP30DTRIAL54703142491H0&gclsrc=aw.ds&ds_rl=1261256&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=16881025087&gclid=Cj0KCQjwo_PRBhDNARIsAEcVALV13XH_IDZ7LYIEwNty6YRMFWKNjY2i-4JWLF7EbtDzrE5n0h4WmkMaAteZEALw_wcB

After a long break from the podcast, I'm back with a personal update and a conversation about how my understanding of sensory processing has grown over the years. I'll share why sensory regulation matters, why it comes before learning, and set the stage for simple, practical music strategies in the next episode.   Get free music, ideas and early childhood music resources every month and be a part of our Song-of-the-Month Club by signing up to our newsletter! Join us here: www.musicforkiddos.com/newsletter   THANKS FOR TUNING IN TO THE MUSIC FOR KIDDOS PODCAST! Thanks for joining us on the Music for Kiddos podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please tell us what you think by leaving a review! Don't forget to sign up for the Song-of-the-Month-Club to receive a free, high-quality original song every month, or hang out with us on Instagram to stay connected.

What if we've been asking the wrong question all along?For years, school-based occupational therapy practitioners have debated whether challenging student behaviors are driven by sensory processing differences or behavior. But what if that distinction isn't the most important one?In this episode, Jayson is joined by Kristen Brokamp, OTR/L and Breanna Lynch, OTR/L, co-founders of Holding Space Collaborative, to explore how OTPs can move beyond labels and instead focus on participation, regulation, trauma-informed care, and systems-level change.Together, they discuss why behavior is often a signal—not the problem itself—and how occupational therapy practitioners are uniquely positioned to help schools build environments that promote wellness, collaboration, and meaningful participation for every student.Whether you're supporting students individually, consulting with teachers, or hoping to expand OT's impact throughout your school, this conversation will challenge your thinking and inspire new possibilities.Listen now to learn the following objectives:— Learners will identify why focusing solely on "sensory vs. behavior" may limit occupational therapy intervention.— Learners will recognize OT's role in supporting school-wide wellness and prevention efforts.— Learners will identify opportunities to implement systems-level strategies that promote student participation and regulation.Click here to register & get the best deal on the 2026 Back to School Conference!  Thanks for tuning in! Thanks for tuning into the OT Schoolhouse Podcast brought to you by the OT Schoolhouse Collaborative Community for school-based OTPs. In OTS Collab, we use community-powered professional development to learn together and implement strategies together. Don't forget to subscribe to the show and check out the show notes for every episode at OTSchoolhouse.comSee you in the next episode! 

If you've ever felt like your soul is a giant, beautiful sponge walking through a world of loud noises, heavy vibes, and chaotic energies, this episode is your magical sanctuary.Tahverlee dives into the art of navigating life as a highly sensitive soul and psychic powerhouse… minus the spiritual hangover.Here is a quick sneak peek:How to curate your physical, emotional, and spiritual intake so your intuition can actually breathe.Why conscious alone time isn't selfish; it's your psychic battery charger.From the foods you eat to the vibes you consume, we talk about honoring your body's quiet whispers before they turn into screams.Practical, everyday wisdom to help you stand strong in your sensitivity and turn your overwhelm into your greatest superpower.Your sensitivity isn't a glitch in your system; it is your magic. You just need the right energetic blueprint to run it. *************************Find all of Tahverlee's books and her oracle deck at Tahverlee.com.Meet Tahverlee in person! Appearances & Events*************************Tahverlee is a Social Impact Entrepreneur, Author, Artist, High Priestess, Ritualist, and Initiate of the Sacred Way. Walk your awakening path with ancient teachings for the modern world at the Moon Temple Mystery School. High Priestess / High Priest: Step into your spiritual path.Join Witch School: Unlock the magic within.Sacred Sunday: Gather with us for a FREE open-temple gathering.Explore Our Programs: Discover all Moon Temple Mystery School courses and coachingGet Your Sacred Gifts: Grab your FREE pass to a magical awakening journey.Watch on YouTube: See this and all podcast episodes on video.Learn more about Tahverlee:Moon Temple Mystery SchoolTahverlee.com Contact Tahverlee directly:Tahverlee@MoonTempleSchool.com Follow Tahverlee:InstagramTikTokYouTube Theme Music by Les Konley | Produced by Les Konley

Neurodivergent students can know the answer, understand the lesson, and still be unable to access learning in a classroom that feels loud, unpredictable, overwhelming, or emotionally unsafeIn this episode of Authentically ADHD, Carmen explores what autistic, ADHD, and AuDHD students may need before their brains can fully engage with instruction. We break down the neuroscience behind sensory overload, working-memory challenges, stress responses, executive dysfunction, and co-regulation—and why behaviors that look like avoidance, laziness, defiance, or inattention are often signs that a student's nervous system is working overtime.You'll learn practical ways to create more accessible learning environments through visual supports, predictable routines, movement, sensory accommodations, meaningful choices, smaller task-entry points, and connection before correction.Because support is not coddling. Regulation is not the same as compliance. And a student should not have to prove they can survive the classroom before they are allowed to learn in it.Thank you for tuning in!Follow me!This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Guide for Parents and TeachersThe Ready To Learn Guide For ND StudentsFirst we reframe the behavior, then check access barriers, then build supports, scripts, and a one-week action plan.It includes:* A ready-to-learn access ladder* Behavior-reframing chart* Sensory and environmental access scan* Predictability and transition planner* Working-memory and task-entry supports* Movement, choice, and flexible participation tools* Co-regulation scripts* A response plan for overload, shutdowns, or escalation* Home-school communication tracker* One-page student learning access profile* Seven-day support experiment* Quick-reference page for adults* Research and resource notesThe strategies are grounded in current classroom accommodation guidance, Universal Design for Learning, executive-function and stress-response science, co-regulation research, and studies examining sensory access in autistic students. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit carmenauthenticallyadhd.substack.com/subscribe

Looking for further guidance and support on ADHD Women's Wellbeing? Check out my resource library here or search for any topic you need on the Podcast here.What if the conversation you needed to hear wasn't one Kate was leading, but one where she was being asked the questions for a change?Welcome back to a More Yourself Monday episode. This week I'm sharing a conversation I had as a guest on the Limited Time Only podcast, hosted by Esther Stanford and Susie Riddell. It's a beautifully produced show that feels like a proper chin wag over a cup of tea, and I had such a good time talking to them.In this conversation, we go into some topics that don't always get as much space on the main podcast: what my life looked like before diagnosis, the shame that came with finally getting those answers, and the very real experience of sensory overload and limited social batteries. We also talk about how burnout can creep in quietly rather than arriving all at once, how hormones and perimenopause can amplify everything, and why decompression and downtime aren't luxuries; they're necessities.I hope you find it as useful and validating to listen to as I found it to record.In this episode, we cover:What Kate's life looked like before her ADHD diagnosis at 40, and how her daughter's struggles during the pandemic finally connected the dotsWhy the initial reaction to diagnosis is so often shame rather than relief, and how that shifts over timeSensory sensitivities, limited social batteries and why understanding these is so freeingWhy ADHD and trauma are deeply interlinked, but trauma does not cause ADHDHow fluctuating hormones and perimenopause amplify ADHD traits, and why this hits neurodivergent women harderWhat ADHD burnout actually looks and feels like when it builds slowly rather than arriving all at onceKnowing which "season" you're in and why that matters before making any big decisionsWhy decompression time is non-negotiable, not a nice-to-haveSimple daily practices: movement, outdoor time and breathwork to regulate your nervous systemLearning to say no, protect your bandwidth and stop performing for everyone elseTimestamps:00:00 - Welcome to this More Yourself episode01:00 - Introducing the Limited Time Only podcast and what this conversation covers02:58 - Kate's story: life before diagnosis and how her daughter's struggles led to both of their assessments07:34 - Why girls with ADHD get missed, and the epidemic myth08:50 - The shame that comes with diagnosis, and navigating it publicly10:33 - Labels, autism, and finding language that doesn't hold us back15:02 - Sensory sensitivities, limited social batteries and permission to protect your energy18:27 - The parent experience: protecting yourself when you're already pouring into everyone else23:14 - Hormones, perimenopause and why ADHD traits can feel amplified in midlife28:57 - Gabor Maté, trauma and ADHD: why Kate disagrees with the causation theory34:56 - Burnout, boundaries and knowing your bandwidth40:42 - The empowerment of finally knowing your limits49:50 - How to recognise which season you're in52:33 - What ADHD burnout really looks like when it creeps in slowly55:22 - Simple practices: movement, breathwork and giving yourself buffersLinks and Resources:Find my popular ADHD workshops and resources on my website here.Follow the podcast on Instagram: @adhd_womenswellbeing_podGet my book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit (also available in ebook and audiobook) hereJoin the More Yourself membership community hereListen to the Limited Time Only podcast on Spotify here and Apple hereFollow Limited Time Only on Instagram: @limitedtimeonlypodcastKate Moryoussef is a women's ADHD lifestyle and wellbeing coach and EFT practitioner who helps overwhelmed and unfulfilled newly diagnosed women with ADHD find more calm, balance, hope, health, compassion, creativity, and clarity.

Erie County Parks cuts the ribbon for a new sensory trail at Chestnut Ridge Park full 521 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0000 LC8zWWFr9Vokb9viv6hi35t3WKYM2C4C news,wben,mark poloncarz,erie county,orchard park,chestnut ridge park,erie county parks WBEN Extras news,wben,mark poloncarz,erie county,orchard park,chestnut ridge park,erie county parks Erie County Parks cuts the ribbon for a new sensory trail at Chestnut Ridge Park Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News https://player

Kyle and Joe interview Rachel Turetzky & Douglas S. Wingate about their perspectives on the WilsonLeary 8 Circuit Model of consciousness. They recently released a CE approved program on Psychedelic Education Center to train therapists on this model and how to integrate the 8 Circuit Model into your clinical therapy practice. In this episode: Maybe Day and maybe logic: Honoring Robert Anton Wilson and learning to hold beliefs, models, and interpretations more lightly Reality tunnels: How biology, experience, culture, and conditioning filter our perception of reality Robert Anton Wilson's legacy: Guerrilla ontology, stand-up philosophy, Prometheus Rising, and using humor to destabilize rigid beliefs Timothy Leary beyond the caricature: His early work in psychology, the development of the Eight-Circuit Model, and the parts of his intellectual legacy that are often overlooked The first four circuits: Bodily safety, emotional territory, language and symbolic thinking, and social and relational conditioning The upper circuits: Sensory and somatic intelligence, metacognition, archetypal and transpersonal experience, and unitive states of consciousness Metaprogramming: Identifying the beliefs, imprints, and automatic patterns shaping our lives—and developing the capacity to revise them Circuit Zero and Stanislav Grof: Prenatal and perinatal experience, the basic perinatal matrices, and the lasting influence of early development Normalizing unusual experiences: Archetypal encounters, ancestral material, entities, out-of-body experiences, synchronicities, and other phenomena that conventional psychology may struggle to interpret Psychedelics and re-imprinting: How expanded states may loosen entrenched developmental patterns and create opportunities for psychological change Pleasure as therapeutic material: Anhedonia, chronic survival states, the "hedonic intelligence" of Circuit Five, and learning to experience joy without treating it as a distraction from the work Clinical applications: Using the model during psychedelic preparation to identify intentions, developmental imprints, and material that may emerge Medicine and dosage selection: How MDMA, ketamine, psilocybin, LSD, and 5-MeO-DMT may produce different experiences depending on the intention and dose Integration and verticality: Grounding expansive, archetypal, or unitive experiences through the body, emotions, relationships, and everyday life Chapel Perilous: Understanding destabilizing experiences, ontological shock, spiritual emergencies, and the process of reconstructing meaning afterward Beyond psychedelics: Connections with yoga, meditation, occult practice, Chinese medicine, chakra systems, and other psychospiritual traditions The new course: The structure of The Eight-Circuit Model of Consciousness: An Integrative Framework for Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy, including its 14 lessons, practical exercises, assessments, certification, and continuing-education options

Are you neurodivergent and trying to navigate dating? Especially after a divorce? We can relate! In this episode, my co-host, Mona Kay, and I get real about our personal dating experiences after divorce, the patterns we've learned to recognize in neurodiverse partners, and how to spot toxic, narcissistic behavior. From info dumping on first dates to sensory quirks in the bedroom, we share candid, sometimes funny, always insightful stories that will help you navigate neurodiverse dating with more clarity, compassion — and better boundaries. Be sure to tune in for Episode 7 to catch the second half of our conversation. Topics covered: - Spotting neurodivergence (and narcissism) on dating apps - Info dumping on dates — and what to do about it - When autism and narcissism overlap - Alcohol, self-medication & neurodivergence - Sensory sensitivities in romantic and physical intimacy - How to adapt without losing yourself Timestamps: 0:00 – Teaser: When autism masks toxic behavior 1:24 – Welcome & intro: Meet Jodi & Mona 1:46 – Today's topic: dating, sex & neurodiverse relationships 2:16 – Dating in your 50s and 60s as a neurodivergent person 9:01 – Mona becomes a dating coach for her friends 9:18 – The guy with a strict 2-hour bandwidth for dates 10:35 – Real talk: there was one man who info dumped for 3 hours 11:42 – Tips for autistic daters: giving your partner space to talk 13:57 – Jodi's story: dating someone autistic AND narcissistic 17:24 – Love bombing, triangulation & the "harem" 19:13 – Don't assume it's just autism — key warning signs 20:16 – When you're constantly dysregulated in a relationship 20:49 – Mona's experience: dating an autistic man for almost a year 21:18 – Alcohol & neurodivergence: self-medicating to socialize 21:55 – Needing 6 beers just to go to a restaurant 24:10 – Sensory & intimacy differences: holding hands, kissing 28:10 – Eye contact during intimacy — an honest conversation 29:38 – The cold water toothbrush moment 30:52 – When sensory reactions feel like rejection 32:07 – Where to find Jodi & Mona Find Jodi: jodicarlton.com Find Mona: neurodiverselove.com Don't forget to like, subscribe, and send us your questions!

In this episode, Hannah sits down with Jodi, an Occupational Therapist at Little Light House, to explore what it really means to build a sensory lifestyle for kids with an Autism diagnosis. Jodi breaks down the difference between a sensory diet and a sensory lifestyle, walks through the eight senses and how different sensory thresholds show up in kids, and offers practical, realistic ways to weave sensory support into everyday routines at home and in the classroom. If sensory regulation feels overwhelming or complicated, this episode will help you simplify it. Curious about autism and where to begin? Start with us. Little Light House's Intro to Autism course is a first step, built from 50+ years alongside kids and families. Visit littlelighthouse.academy.Every kid deserves the chance to just be a kid.At Little Light House, that belief drives everything we do. We provide tuition-free education and therapeutic services, rooted in Christ-centered care, for children with special needs and the families who love them.See what's possible: https://www.littlelighthouse.orgLet's stay connected:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/llhtulsaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/llhtulsaBe part of the story:Give: https://www.littlelighthouse.org/give-helpJoin THECREW: https://www.littlelighthouse.org/the-crew

In this episode, Hannah sits down with Taylor, a Special Education teacher at Little Light House, to explore a foundational approach to supporting Autism. Taylor walks parents through four key needs to check when dysregulation occurs: hydration, a full belly, rest, and health. She also unpacks the concept of sensory rest and why it looks different for neurodivergent children. If your child frequently struggles with dysregulation, this episode gives you a simple, powerful place to start. Every kid deserves the chance to just be a kid.At Little Light House, that belief drives everything we do. We provide tuition-free education and therapeutic services, rooted in Christ-centered care, for children with special needs and the families who love them.Learn More: https://www.littlelighthouse.orgLet's stay connected:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/llhtulsaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/llhtulsaBe part of the story:Give: https://www.littlelighthouse.org/give-helpJoin THECREW: https://www.littlelighthouse.org/the-crew

Panelists: Josh Anderson, Belva Smith and Brian Norton ATFAQ205: Q1. Multiple Sclerosis and office work, Q2. Sensory tools for loud environments, Q3. Screen Mag and accessibility tools for the computer, Q4. TBI memory and organizational tools, Q5. Future of autonomous transportation

EP:201 Is your child a sensory seeker… or a sensory avoider? The answer might surprise you. Hi friends, If you've ever wondered why one child melts down over loud noises, another constantly crashes into furniture, or mealtimes feel like a daily battle, this episode is for you. One of the biggest misconceptions I see as an occupational therapist is that we tend to label our children—and ourselves—as either a "sensory seeker" or a "sensory avoider." But the truth is, our sensory systems are so much more complex than that. We all have unique sensory profiles. And understanding them can completely change the way you parent. In this episode of Thrive Like a Parent, I'm breaking down how sensory processing impacts your child's emotions, behaviors, and nervous system—and why learning your child's sensory profile can help you respond with more confidence, compassion, and connection. We'll explore: ✨ What a sensory profile actually is—and why it matters. ✨ Why your child may be both a sensory seeker and a sensory avoider. ✨ The connection between sensory processing and emotional regulation. ✨ How sensory needs influence meltdowns, transitions, picky eating, sleep, focus, and everyday behavior. ✨ Practical strategies to support your child's nervous system while regulating your own. Here's what I want every parent to know: Your child's behaviors aren't random. They're communication. When you understand what's happening inside their nervous system, you stop reacting to behaviors—and start responding to the needs underneath them. And this isn't just about your child. As parents, understanding our own sensory profiles can be just as life-changing. The more aware we become of our own nervous systems, the better equipped we are to stay calm during challenging moments, communicate more effectively, and create a home where everyone feels safe, supported, and understood. If you're tired of feeling like you're constantly walking on eggshells, frustrated by parenting strategies that don't seem to work, or simply want to understand your child on a deeper level, I know this episode will give you a fresh perspective.

Send us Fan MailOnce we understand that pain is an output of the nervous system, the next question becomes:What do we actually do about it?In Part 2, Matt Bush takes us beyond theory and into practical application, exploring how practitioners can begin integrating neurological principles into rehabilitation and performance. We discuss chronic pain, nociplastic pain, sensory integration, and why the body consistently chooses the movement strategy that feels safest—not necessarily the mechanically ideal one.Matt shares remarkable clinical stories demonstrating how small neurological interventions can create dramatic changes in movement, performance, and pain, while explaining why vision, vestibular function, and proprioception deserve a much larger role in our assessments.We finish with an important discussion about the future of our profession and why embracing applied neurology may represent one of the next major evolutions in rehabilitation and performance.In this episode we discuss:• Nociceptive versus nociplastic pain• Why chronic pain persists after tissues have healed• Pain neuroscience education and athlete confidence• Sensory integration and movement efficiency• How neurological mismatches affect performance• Practical neurological interventions that create immediate change• Why the future of rehabilitation is likely to become increasingly brain-centeredWhether you're a therapist, athletic trainer, strength coach, or movement professional, this episode offers a fresh perspective on helping people move better, recover faster, and perform at a higher level.If you liked this EP, please take the time to rate and comment, share with a friend, and connect with us on social channels IG @Kingopain, TW @BuiltbyScott, LI+FB Scott Livingston. You can find all things LYM at www.LYMLab.com, download your free Life Lab Starter Kit today and get busy living https://lymlab.com/free-lym-lab-starter/Please take the time to visit and connect with our sponsors, they are an essential part of our success:www.ReconditioningHQ.comwww.FreePainGuide.com 

I chased the thing across the beach until it came to the bottom of the East Cliff, when it sank its claws into the earth and rock and began to climb up.CW: Fungus/sporesRot/decayViolenceInjuryPoisonMentions/Discussions of: Dentistry, Sensory overload, Difficult family relationships, Supernatural threatSFX: Discordant music, Insect-like noisesCreated by Lou Sutcliffe and Daisy McNamaraTranscript is available HERE: https://cytochromehear.wordpress.com/home/eelers-choice/eelers-choice-episode-11/Submit questions to our Q&A - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeh4dvVwQjL19iqn5-wHGamGOGItHUj7Wkx13y_lPQsG3Wqvg/viewform?usp=headerThe Gospel of Haven - https://daisymcnamara.com/#gospelofhavenPrin Whitchanter - Caroline OrejuelaMerry Whitechanter - Tanja MilojevicPugill Flenserly - B. NarrAderyn Tanner - Leon Egan Moryana Whitechanter - Erika Sanderson.Beyin Ossificer - Kale Brown.Anguille Lacehill - Rissa Montañez Bone Creature - Fay RobertsWith additional voices by Lauren Oakley and Jessica LawWriter, composer and sound designer - Lou SutcliffeProducer and dialogue editor - Daisy McNamara.Directed by Lou Sutcliffe and Daisy McNamara.Script editing was by Ken Cumberlidge.Our executive producer was Pongo.Our theme for this episode, “The Stormcaller's Reel” was written and sung by Lou Sutcliffe.A production of Cytochrome Hear and Eelsong StudiosOur Social Media: The Website Formerly Known As Twitter: https://twitter.com/eelerschoiceTumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/eelerschoice Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/eelerschoice.bsky.socialWebsite: https://cytochromehear.wordpress.com/home/eelers-choice/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're headed to the video game aisle, where things could start looking a little scary for gamers, as equipment they love might soon be disappearing. An expert will explain why we can blame AI for it. After we check out video games, we're also stopping by the toy aisle to get a stern warning about the viral squishy, sensory toys that are sending kids to the hospital. Featuring audio from WBEN News and Talk in Buffalo and the Dana & Parks Show out of Kansas City.

We're headed to the video game aisle, where things could start looking a little scary for gamers, as equipment they love might soon be disappearing. An expert will explain why we can blame AI for it. After we check out video games, we're also stopping by the toy aisle to get a stern warning about the viral squishy, sensory toys that are sending kids to the hospital. Featuring audio from WBEN News and Talk in Buffalo and the Dana & Parks Show out of Kansas City.

We're headed to the video game aisle, where things could start looking a little scary for gamers, as equipment they love might soon be disappearing. An expert will explain why we can blame AI for it. After we check out video games, we're also stopping by the toy aisle to get a stern warning about the viral squishy, sensory toys that are sending kids to the hospital. Featuring audio from WBEN News and Talk in Buffalo and the Dana & Parks Show out of Kansas City.

We're headed to the video game aisle, where things could start looking a little scary for gamers, as equipment they love might soon be disappearing. An expert will explain why we can blame AI for it. After we check out video games, we're also stopping by the toy aisle to get a stern warning about the viral squishy, sensory toys that are sending kids to the hospital. Featuring audio from WBEN News and Talk in Buffalo and the Dana & Parks Show out of Kansas City.

We're headed to the video game aisle, where things could start looking a little scary for gamers, as equipment they love might soon be disappearing. An expert will explain why we can blame AI for it. After we check out video games, we're also stopping by the toy aisle to get a stern warning about the viral squishy, sensory toys that are sending kids to the hospital. Featuring audio from WBEN News and Talk in Buffalo and the Dana & Parks Show out of Kansas City.

We're headed to the video game aisle, where things could start looking a little scary for gamers, as equipment they love might soon be disappearing. An expert will explain why we can blame AI for it. After we check out video games, we're also stopping by the toy aisle to get a stern warning about the viral squishy, sensory toys that are sending kids to the hospital. Featuring audio from WBEN News and Talk in Buffalo and the Dana & Parks Show out of Kansas City.

THE HOMEOPATHY HEALTH SHOW The Art of Acute Prescribing & Sensory Case-Taking – A Conversation with Marcus Christo Episode Summary In this engaging and inspiring episode, we welcome Marcus Christo, one of the UK's most respected homeopaths, educators, and acute prescribing specialists. Drawing on more than three decades of clinical practice, teaching, and public service, Marcus shares the principles that have shaped his unique approach to homeopathy—from the bustling clinics of the Glastonbury Festival to educating the next generation of practitioners. This conversation explores the power of sensory perception, the importance of efficient case-taking, and how mastering acute prescribing can transform both practitioner confidence and patient outcomes. In This Episode We Explore A Journey into Homeopathy • Marcus's unexpected path into homeopathy through Great Ormond Street Homeopathic Hospital • The influence of Charles Elliott, Physician to the Queen • Early inspirations from local homeopaths and herbalists • Building a lifelong career dedicated to teaching and practice The Travelling Homeopaths Collective • The origins of the Glastonbury Festival homeopathic clinic • Treating hundreds of patients in busy festival environments • Working alongside St John Ambulance and other healthcare services • Bringing homeopathy to the public through outreach and education The Art of Sensory Case-Taking • Applying Aphorism 84 through the use of all the senses • Observing hearing, smell, taste, appearance, and behaviour during consultation • Asking open questions and allowing the patient's story to unfold naturally • Recognising key symptoms without unnecessary complexity Mastering Acute Prescribing • Why acute prescribing builds practitioner confidence • Understanding the complete disease journey • The importance of etiology and current modalities • Clinical examples demonstrating the effectiveness of acute remedies Teaching, Training & Professional Development • Educating homeopaths through practical, experience-based learning • Encouraging confidence in fast-paced prescribing situations • Supporting practitioners to simplify complex cases • Inspiring the next generation of homeopaths The Future of Homeopathy • The need to attract younger practitioners into the profession • Adapting homeopathy to modern regulations and public expectations • Raising awareness through festivals, education, and community outreach • Preserving the essence of classical homeopathy for future generations About Our Guest Marcus Christo FSHom is an internationally respected homeopath, educator, and Fellow of the Society of Homeopaths, recognised for his outstanding contribution to the profession. He is the founder of the Travelling Homeopaths Collective and has spent more than three decades teaching acute prescribing, sensory case-taking, and practical homeopathy to practitioners around the world. Known for his work at Glastonbury Festival and his dynamic teaching style, Marcus continues to inspire homeopaths through education, clinical excellence, and his commitment to making homeopathy accessible to the wider public. About the Homeopathy Health Show The Homeopathy Health Show - co-hosted and produced by Atiq Ahmad Bhatti and Naila Cheema - is the world's #1 homeopathy talk show, reaching a global audience through the UK Health Radio Network and all major podcast platforms. Atiq Ahmad Bhatti, a 4th Generation Homeopath, Teacher, Educator, and Global Ambassador for Homeopathy, is joined by Naila Cheema, an experienced Homeopath and Nutritionist. Together, they bring thoughtful conversations, expert insights, and a shared passion for holistic healing to every episode. Connect with the Hosts Atiq Ahmad Bhatti - Homeopath, Educator, Broadcaster Online: www.liketreatslike.co.uk Instagram: @like_treatslike Facebook: @liketreatslike YouTube: like_treatslike Naila Cheema - Homeopath, Nutritionist, Educator Online: https://homeopathynaila.com Instagram: @homeopathnaila Facebook: @Neeli.KC Stream Now Across All Platforms UK Health Radio: https://ukhealthradio.com/program/homeopathy-health/ Podbean: https://homeopathyhealth.podbean.com/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeopathy-health-with-atiq-naila/id1715524908 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@like_treatslike/featured Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/17rSCmlPGDkiSCyHePLPFx?si=51c640498df84727 Join Our Global Community of Listeners Hosted by: Atiq & Naila Top 5% Podcast Worldwide (ListenNotes Global Ranking) #1 Global Talk Show on Homeopathy Audience in 60+ Countries Real conversations. Real stories. Real homeopathy. Unlock the power of natural remedies to restore balance and vitality. Inspiring guests, expert insights, and global voices shaping the future of holistic medicine. Tune in, stay inspired, and explore the world of homeopathy with us. Homeopathy in Practice Explore webinars, masterclasses, education, and practitioner resources at: https://homeopathyinpractice.co.uk Join our global Facebook community @homeopathyinpractice    

“I crack the tab open, and I feel the cold metal… I hear the tink and give of the aluminum. And maybe when I'm done, I crush it into a small patty.” — Ian Bogost on the everyday enchantment of a Diet Coke can Don't sweat the small stuff is one of the most persistent (and annoying) mantras of the self-help industry. But the counter-intuitive Atlantic columnist Ian Bogost advises the opposite. In his new book, The Small Stuff, Bogost suggests that gratification lies in our appreciation of small stuff like the crinkle of empty Diet Coke cans and the foldability of plane tickets. Max Weber argued that disenchantment was the defining quality of modernity, but in The Small Stuff, Bogost maps a way back to it. What we need to get away from, he says, is “optimization” — metrics, feedback loops, money as a proxy for a place in heaven. Rather than the cult of delayed gratification, pick up that empty coke can and revel in its architectural glory. Or lick a tree. That's how to be enchanted in postmodernity. Five Takeaways •       Sweat the Small Stuff. Bogost inverts three decades of self-help orthodoxy: the small stuff is precisely what we should be sweating. The crack of a Diet Coke tab, the cold metal warming in your hand, the can crushed into a patty before the recycling bin — these sensory encounters are not where deep purpose lives, and Bogost never claims they are. But they recur every day, sometimes several times a day, and accepting them as meaningful rather than as noise to get through delivers what he calls a surprising payload of engagement and enchantment. For some it's Diet Coke; for others, woodworking, gardening, or the gear shift of a manual transmission. •       Dematerialization: How We Lost the World. The book's central diagnosis is what Bogost calls dematerialization — the slow disconnection from the physical world driven by convenience technologies. The QR code that replaced the concert ticket you might have pinned to a bulletin board. The automatic faucet you wave at awkwardly in the public restroom — which never works, and doesn't even save water; it just makes buildings easier to manage. The process is decades old, hardly limited to computers, and it stripped the texture from everyday life so gradually that nobody noticed what was being given up. •       It's Sensory, Not Physical — and Not Anti-Tech. This is not a go-touch-grass book. Bogost insists the small stuff is sensory rather than physical, and that smartphones are compelling precisely because they are delightful — the smooth glass that demands to be touched, the thunderstorm animation in the weather app. Everything is technology, including the clothes on your body and the language in your mouth. He gave his twelve-year-old a smartwatch rather than banning screens, because parenting means living in the same world as your kids — and kids must live a contemporary life to become the adults who invent the next one. •       We Already Got Rid of God — So Meaning Had to Move. Pressed on Weber and the Protestant ethic, Bogost argues that secularization emptied out the place where meaning used to live — good works justified by an infinite time in heaven — and replaced it with happiness, purpose, and wealth as proxies. The result is a hyper-optimized, future-oriented culture in which everything worth doing is worth doing for some later payoff. Bogost admits he struggles with this himself: the health wearable he wears while writing a book against quantification. What he loves about his morning walk isn't the step count. It's the twigs crunching underfoot. •       The Quietism Charge — and the AI Twist. Isn't this stoicism for the age of Trump, the same charge leveled at Heidegger's silence before the Nazis? Bogost anticipates the critique: we are and must be both political creatures and creatures who live moment to moment in our bodies — he asks no one to abandon the fight, only to stop missing the life underneath it. And the timing is no accident. As AI takes over the big stuff, Bogost suspects it may push us back into the sensory world — he consults ChatGPT about fixing his range thermostat, then goes and fixes it with his hands. About the Guest Ian Bogost is a contributing writer at The Atlantic and the author of eleven books, including The Small Stuff and Play Anything. He is the Barbara and David Thomas Distinguished Professor at Washington University in St. Louis, where he teaches computer science and engineering, film and media studies, and art and design. He is also an award-winning game designer whose work is held in collections including the Smithsonian American Art Museum. He is the author of The Small Stuff: How to Lead a More Gratifying Life (Simon & Schuster, July 7, 2026). References: •       The Small Stuff: How to Lead a More Gratifying Life by Ian Bogost (Simon & Schuster, July 7, 2026). The New Yorker: “Bogost's joy is infectious.” •       Play Anything: The Pleasure of Limits, the Uses of Boredom, and the Secret of Games (2016) — Bogost's earlier book, the subject of his June 2020 appearance on the show. •       Alien Phenomenology, or What It's Like to Be a Thing (2012) — Bogost's “straight up philosophy book” where he first explored the idea of wonder. •       Max Weber — the German sociologist who identified disenchantment as the defining quality of modernity, and whose The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism frames the discussion of delayed gratification and the afterlife. •       Matthew Crawford — mutual friend of host and guest, author of Shop Class as Soulcraft and The World Beyond Your Head, earlier explorers of the same terrain. •       Martin Heidegger — the philosopher whose ideas of thrownness and being-in-the-world haunt the book, though his name never appears in it, and whose Nazi-era quietism frames the political critique. About Keen On America Nobody asks more awkward questions than the Anglo-American writer and filmmaker Andrew Keen. In Keen On America, Andrew brings his pointed Transatlantic wit to making sense of the United States — hosting daily interviews about the history and future of this now venerable Republic. With nearly 3,000 episodes since the show launched on TechCrunch in 2010, Keen On America is the most prolific intellectual interview show in the history of podcasting. Website Substack 

If you're stuck wondering why consequences aren't working for your dysregulated child, you're not alone. Learn what's really driving behavior and how to create change. With her Regulation First Parenting™ approach, Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge helps families turn dysregulation into growth. You've tried consequences. You've stayed consistent. And yet… nothing sticks. You're not alone. In this episode, we unpack why consequences aren't working for your dysregulated child—and what actually creates lasting change when behavior keeps repeating.Why do consequences not work for my child's behavior?If consequences were going to work, they already would have.The missing piece? Regulation.When your child's brain is dysregulated, it's not available for learning—no matter how consistent or “correct” your discipline is.Behavior only improves when the brain is regulatedConsequences may stop behavior temporarily—but don't break patternsIt's not bad parenting—it's a dysregulated brainThink about it: You give a consequence, things calm down… and then the same meltdown shows up again tomorrow.Example: Your child loses screen time for backtalk. They stop—for now. But the next day? Same pushback, same struggle. That's not defiance—it's dysregulation.Why does my child keep repeating the same bad behavior?Because you're addressing behavior, not the nervous system driving it.When kids are in fight, flight, or freeze, their brain is in survival mode. That means:No learning is happeningLogic doesn't landCorrection can escalate the situationIt feels like Groundhog Day for a reason.Behavior = communicationMeltdowns = nervous system overloadRepetition = unresolved dysregulationYou're not doing it wrong—you're just doing it in the wrong order.How do I discipline a child who is emotionally dysregulated?Let's calm the brain first. Everything follows.A simple framework—CALMS—changes everything:C – Co-regulate first: Lower your voice, pause, stay steadyA – Avoid personalizing: It's not disrespect—it's dysregulationL – Look for root causes: Fatigue? Sensory overload? Stress?M – Model coping: Show your child how to regulateS – Support effort: Catch progress, not perfectionExample: Instead of immediately correcting yelling, you pause, soften your tone, and help your child settle. Then you teach.That's the shift: Regulation first, then teaching.Want to stay calm when your child pushes every button? Become a Dysregulation Insider VIP and get the FREE Regulation Rescue Kit—your step-by-step guide to stop oppositional behaviors without yelling or giving in.Go to www.drroseann.com/newsletter and grab your kit today.What actually helps my child change their behavior long-term?Not fear. Not punishment. Capacity.When kids feel supported and regulated, they build the ability to:Problem-solve without melting downHandle stress without shutting downLearn from mistakes instead of repeating themYou'll start to notice:Slower escalationFaster recoveryLess defensivenessThat's real progress—not just compliance.

Send us Fan MailWhat if pain isn't simply the result of damaged tissue?What if movement quality, performance, and rehabilitation are driven by something far more complex than muscles and joints?In Part 1 of this conversation, I sit down with performance therapist and educator Matt Bush to explore the neurological foundations of pain, threat, and movement. Together, we unpack why the brain constantly interprets information from our visual, vestibular, and proprioceptive systems to determine whether movement is safe—and why that process has profound implications for every therapist, coach, and performance practitioner.Along the way, we discuss why manual therapy is already influencing the nervous system whether we recognize it or not, how previous injuries and life experiences shape pain sensitivity, the role of sensory weighting in chronic tendinopathy, and why understanding the nervous system fundamentally changes the way we assess and treat our athletes.If you've ever wondered why two people with the same injury can have completely different outcomes, this conversation will challenge the way you think about rehabilitation.In this episode, we discuss:• Why the nervous system predicts rather than reacts• The brain's threat detection and salience networks• Why pain is a protective output—not simply a tissue problem• Sensory weighting and its role in persistent knee pain• How previous experiences influence pain sensitivity• Why therapists are already practicing neurology every dayThis is Part 1 of a two-part conversation that explores the future of rehabilitation and performance through the lens of neuroscience.If you liked this EP, please take the time to rate and comment, share with a friend, and connect with us on social channels IG @Kingopain, TW @BuiltbyScott, LI+FB Scott Livingston. You can find all things LYM at www.LYMLab.com, download your free Life Lab Starter Kit today and get busy living https://lymlab.com/free-lym-lab-starter/Please take the time to visit and connect with our sponsors, they are an essential part of our success:www.ReconditioningHQ.comwww.FreePainGuide.com 

In this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with retired police chief Brad Flynn to discuss a life-changing initiative that's helping first responders better serve individuals with sensory issues. Inspired by his son's autism diagnosis, Brad made it his mission to equip law enforcement, firefighters, and EMS with the tools to recognize and respond appropriately to people experiencing sensory overload. What began as a personal concern has grown into a nationwide effort—saving lives and transforming how emergency situations are handled. Brad shares powerful stories from the field, including moments where this training prevented tragedy, and explains how small changes—like reducing lights and noise—can make all the difference. This episode is a moving reminder that understanding, empathy, and the right training can turn potentially dangerous encounters into life-saving ones—and how one father's journey is changing the future for families everywhere.

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Theme: Preparing for Life's Storms (personal, relational, spiritual)Hosts introduce the Moral Support Podcast live session and explain it's a conversation between two friends that airs on streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple) — listeners can find episodes there. The central lesson: storms (external crises, personal struggles, grief, loss) are inevitable for everyone, so the question is not “will a storm come?” but “am I built and prepared for the storm?” Practical metaphor: prepare for storms the way you prepare for weather (umbrellas, supplies) and the way lighthouses are built during calm seas so they withstand storms — build stability before crisis hits. Distinction of storm types: external storms (events around you), internal storms (fear, anxiety, intrusive thoughts), spiritual storms, and storms that arise from our own choices/neglect; each can overlap and affect mind, body, emotions, and relationships. Key takeaways: Expect difficulty rather than be surprised by it; anticipatory preparation (stress inoculation) helps you handle hardship better. Preparation includes memorizing Scripture, regular prayer, grounding in truth, and spiritual practices so you can access truth quickly when intrusive or fearful thoughts arise. Mental techniques: observe your thoughts (create cognitive distance), ask “Is this helping me or hurting me?” and replace unhelpful thoughts with truth (word replacement therapy). Specific coping tools and why they workScripture memorization as “storm prep”: having Scripture readily available allows immediate replacement of fearful thoughts, rather than searching for a verse in crisis. Whole Armor metaphor: put on truth, righteousness, the helmet of salvation, shield of faith, sword of the Spirit so you have both defensive and offensive spiritual resources while maintaining feet shod with peace. Cognitive distancing: label a thought (“this is a thought I'm having”), step outside the “jar” so you can see the thought's origin (memory, stress response) and decide whether to water or starve it. Grounding techniques in sensory awareness (notice sounds, chair under you, clock) to re-anchor in the present when overwhelmed; this pulls you out of catastrophic imagining. Gratitude practice (journaling/regular thankful observation) reshapes attention: training your brain to look for positives increases detection of good things and counters the reticular activation system that amplifies negatives. Research and experiential claims were both invoked in the talk. Mental health and therapyHosts affirm therapy (pro-therapy), note prior stigma, and recommend therapy as an available help that doesn't replace spiritual practices — “get a therapist, but don't see a therapist before you see God” summarizes the integration of supports. Holistic view: struggles show up across physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional domains; a problem beginning in one domain commonly bleeds into the others, so fight on multiple fronts. Decision-making in stormsPrinciple: emotions are high and judgment is often low during storms; therefore pre-decide key responses where possible — determine ahead of time how you will act so you don't make irreversible choices in a highly emotional state. The “decision to not decide” is itself a decision; the remedy is preparing choices in advance and practicing responses so you can act wisely when pressured. Recovery and resilience after stormsSurviving can be simple persistence: sometimes resilience is sustained holding on — continued prayer, Scripture, and faith practice rather than dramatic accomplishments. Testimonies referenced holding on through miscarriage and grief by clinging to trust in God. Rebuild stronger: post-storm assessment reveals vulnerabilities; when rebuilding, reinforce the weak points so you don't repeat the same failures (build back stronger and wiser). Practical, actionable steps (daily habits to prepare)Memorize and rehearse Scripture lines that counter fear (examples referenced: “God has not given me the spirit of fear…” and “No weapon formed against me shall prosper”) so you can quote them quickly in crisis. Daily spiritual disciplines: read the Word, pray, put on spiritual “armor” each day so you're habitually prepared rather than reactive. Cognitive practice: when a negative thought appears, ask “Is this helping me or hurting me?” and “Is this true or a lie?” — then either replace it or let it go. Practice pausing and creating distance from the thought. Sensory grounding: name five things you can hear, feel, or see to return to present reality when anxiety spikes. Gratitude journaling: write daily simple thanks (start small) to rewire attention toward positives. Get support: form a “moral support partner,” bring a notebook to church, highlight and personalize scriptures, and consider therapy when needed (therapy + spiritual practice). Warnings and important distinctionsNot every negative moment is demonic or spiritual — some storms are natural, some are consequences of neglect or poor choices, and some are intentionally allowed by God for reasons beyond present understanding; discernment matters. Avoid making life-altering decisions in the heat of crisis; instead rely on pre-made decisions or wait for clarity when possible. Stigma around counseling is decreasing; therapy is framed as a helpful, legitimate avenue of care that complements spiritual practice. Mindset shifts emphasizedYou are not your thoughts; you are the thinker — adopt the posture of gatekeeper, not captive, of your mental life. Mortality awareness (Memento Mori) gives perspective: recognizing life's brevity helps prioritize what truly matters and avoid wasting energy on small battles. Weakness can qualify you for God's strength — vulnerability does not disqualify you from being helped or chosen for endurance. Short checklist to “be built for the storm”Daily: Scripture reading + memorize at least one fighting verse; prayer and putting on spiritual armor. Weekly: practice gratitude journaling; review decisions you may face and pre-decide responses to likely triggers. As needed: use grounding (name senses) during acute anxiety; reach out for a moral-support partner; consider therapy when struggles exceed personal coping. Encouragement and closing convictionsYou are not alone in storms — maintain the posture that Jesus (the speakers' anchor) is “in the boat” and present with you; stay connected to anchors (truth, community, practices) and hold on. Storms refine and form character; surviving them and rebuilding intentionally yields greater strength and wisdom for future storms. Final exhortation from the session: you can make it through your storm — hold on, do what you know to do, prepare in advance, and build back stronger. Follow us on IG at MoralSupportPodcast or our personal social media accounts.https://www.facebook.com/ginger.labathttps://www.facebook.com/sharamckee/

Jay Gunkelman has read more than half a million brain scans — and this week he and host Pete Jansons skip the EEG entirely to answer a bigger question: how would you actually redesign school? Jay takes the magic wand to class sizes, teacher pay, the trades, and why you can't give one lesson to thirty different brains. Along the way he tells the story of how he beat the system himself — registering through the University of North Dakota's computer center, signing his own advisor card, running a lab without a degree, and getting one mailed to him anyway. Then the neuroscience: how a whack-a-mole game, a go/no-go task, and a 35-minute dry-sensor EEG can spot the ADHD, sensory-processing, and OCD signatures a behavioral test walks right past. Plus Joshua Moore's intro to QEEG phenotypes.

Your child can be bright, curious, and capable and still melt down over an itchy tag, loud kitchen noise, or a schedule that won't budge. That's not “bad behavior.” It's often sensory processing colliding with executive functioning, and once you see it, you can finally respond with the right supports instead of more pressure.On this collection of encore conversations with Sarah Collins, an occupational therapist and the creator of Homeschool OT, she helps parents figure out the real “why” behind learning struggles by looking at the whole occupation: the task itself, the skills it requires, and the environment surrounding it. Dr. Amy and Sandy ask Sarah to dig into the sensory systems beyond the basic five, including vestibular, proprioception, and interoception, and explain how sensory overload can derail attention, working memory, task initiation, persistence, and emotion regulation. We also talk about what “calm” can actually mean for different kids, and why movement might be a focus tool for one child while it overwhelms another.Then we get practical about handwriting. Sarah breaks “messy writing” into the pieces parents can actually observe and support: core strength and shoulder stability, fine motor endurance, motor planning, visual processing, and even whether your child believes their thoughts are worth putting on paper. We explore why cursive can help some learners find writing flow, share curriculum ideas like Size Matters and Learning Without Tears, and offer simple homeschool setup tweaks like vertical writing on a mirror.If you want a clearer map for supporting neurodivergent learners at home, hit play, then subscribe, share with a friend, and leave us a review so more families can find these tools.ABOUT US:The Brainy Moms is a parenting podcast hosted by cognitive psychologist Dr. Amy Moore and Sandy Zamalis. Dr. Amy and Sandy have conversations with experts in parenting, child development, education, homeschooling, psychology, mental health, and neuroscience. Listeners leave with tips and advice for helping parents and kids thrive. If you love us, add us to your playlist and follow us on social media! CONNECT WITH US:Website: www.TheBrainyMoms.com Email: BrainyMoms@gmail.com Social Media: @TheBrainyMomsSubscribe to our free monthly newsletterVisit our sponsor's website: www.LearningRx.com

No interviews. No heavy topics. Just moms sharing the funny, chaotic, and surprisingly relatable moments that come with raising autistic kids. From food battles to sensory adventures and everything in between, this episode is full of laughs, real-life parenting stories, and the reminder that you're never alone in this journey. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

If you're a school-based occupational therapy practitioner feeling burnt out, dysregulated, or overwhelmed by your caseload, this episode is for you. Robyn Chu, MOT, OTR/L, author of Sensory Wellness: The Art and Science of Thriving, joins us to flip the traditional sensory conversation on its head. Instead of focusing solely on how to support students' sensory needs, Robyn discusses how understanding your own sensory processing can be the foundation for everything else you do.Robyn discusses why "calm all the time" isn't the goal, how sensory input actively creates emotions (not just reactions to them), and why you have more control over your regulation than you think—even in challenging school environments. Drawing from neuroscience research and years of clinical experience, she offers practical insights on energy management, nervous system regulation, and why addressing your own sensory wellness isn't just another item on your to-do list—it's what makes everything else work.Whether you're driving between five schools in a week or sitting down to write reports in a fluorescent-lit room, this episode offers practical wisdom on energy management, nervous system regulation, and why "calm all the time" isn't the goal. Listen now to learn how sensory wellness can help you be your best self for your students—and for yourself.Listen now to learn the following objectives:Learners will identify how your own sensory processing patterns impact your daily regulation and work performanceLearners will recognize the difference between interoceptive and exteroceptive sensory input and why it matters for adultsLearners will apply practical sensory adjustments to your work environment that you can control, even in challenging school settingsClick here to register & get the best deal on the 2026 Back to School Conference!  Thanks for tuning in! Thanks for tuning into the OT Schoolhouse Podcast brought to you by the OT Schoolhouse Collaborative Community for school-based OTPs. In OTS Collab, we use community-powered professional development to learn together and implement strategies together. Don't forget to subscribe to the show and check out the show notes for every episode at OTSchoolhouse.comSee you in the next episode!