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Mar 10
437 - How to Never Argue with Your Kid Again: Making Gentle Parenting Work with Strong-Willed Kids
If you have a spicy kid — the one who knows every button, tests every boundary, and can reduce you to screaming about shoes at 7am — this episode is for you.And if you've ever tried to stay calm, validate feelings, offer choices, read the books, do the things — and still felt lik ... Show More
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436 - How to Actually Expand Your Nervous System Capacity (Hint: It's Not About Being Calm)
You came to nervous system work wanting calm. What you actually need is capacity. And those are not the same thing.Calm is a feeling. Capacity is a skill. And one of them you can build — no matter how full, demanding, or non-negotiable your life is right now.In this episode, I'm ... Show More
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It's 10pm. You finally lie down. The kids are in bed. Work is technically done. But your brain is still in twelve tabs. Your jaw is still clenched. You lie there trying to breathe slowly while your body hums with some leftover energy you cannot locate or name.Sound familiar?Here' ... Show More
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Do you ever feel wired, anxious, or restless at night even when you're exhausted? The reason often comes down to catecholamines, the stimulating brain chemicals (dopamine, norepinephrine, and adrenaline) that keep your mind and body in overdrive. While these neurotransmitters are ... Show More
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<p>In this episode, Sarah takes you through the different states in your Autonomic Nervous System, likening it to a special ops team constantly working to protect you. She explains how, through a process called neuroception, the system is constantly monitoring for internal and ex ... Show More
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<p class="MsoNormal">Are you a busy professional with ADHD feeling overwhelmed and burned out? You're not alone. This week, David welcomes Brittany Piper, author of Body-First Healing: Get Unstuck and Recover from Trauma with Somatic Healing, and an expert in trauma-informed care ... Show More
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177: 4 Simple Ways to Slow Down An ADHD Brain
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<p>Let’s talk about stress and cortisol. I’ve seen many people get on the right track with their diet and exercise—but they're still stuck in fight-or-flight mode. </p>
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<p>Being in fight-or-flight mode, having elevated cortisol and adrenaline, for a long period is ... Show More
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Neuroscientist: How To Hack Your Dopamine To Boost Your Mood, Energy, and Focus
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This episode is brought to you by Momentous, Lifeforce, and One Skin. In today’s world, addiction takes many forms—whether it’s alcohol, drugs, social media, or snacking on ultra-processed foods. Certain key factors drive these behaviors and make breaking the cycle of addiction c ... Show More
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Are you addicted to stress? Ever feel like you’re powered by adrenaline until you hit a wall—drained, anxious, and totally off? It might be more than just a busy day. Your body can actually get addicted to stress. Cortisol, the hormone fueling your fight-or-flight response, can keep you stuck in overdrive, even when you’re juggling a million things. In tod ... Show More
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