Oct 15

The Drying Tide: Rasa Dhatu, the Interstitium & What's Really Happening to Your Skin & Joints in Perimenopause

Send us Fan MailI'm recording this on a rainy fall day in Maine, watching the leaves turn, and finally getting into something I've been sitting with for a while — the deep connection between rasa dhatu, the interstitium, and what is actually happening to our skin and joints in pe ... Show More

34m 4s

Oct 8

Fear Is the Root of Everything: Pathological Neural Networks & Psychosomatic Healing with Andrei Efremov

Send us Fan MailToday's guest is Andrei Efremov — psychosomatics researcher, author, and founder of the Efremov Method. Originally trained in medicine, psychiatry, and psychotherapy, he now focuses on the neuroscience of fear and the body. His peer-reviewed work proposes that fea ... Show More

39m 6s

Oct 1

Brain Retraining for Menopause: Nervous System, Neuroplasticity & the ReNew Program with Natalie Riven

Send us Fan MailToday's guest is Natalie Rivans — co-CEO of ReOrigin, certified menopause coach, somatic practitioner, and mindfulness teacher. Natalie shares her story with us: years as a Metropolitan Police officer in London, living with undiagnosed ADHD, overriding her body's ... Show More

40m 22s

Oct 2025

Relational Savoring: The Neuroscience of Calm and Connection

Send us Fan MailEver wonder why some moments with your child feel effortless and deeply connected — while others leave you drained, reactive, or misunderstood? In this episode, we break down the science behind why.Dr. Jessie Stern and psychologist Rachel Samson join Cindy to expl ... Show More

28m 37s

Oct 2025

Why understanding your nervous system helps you with your emotions

Send us Fan MailYou’ve heard the advice: “Teach your child to name their emotions.”But what if the real secret to helping your child (and yourself) regulate emotions starts deeper inside the body?In this episode, I sit down with pediatric occupational therapist Laura Petix (The O ... Show More

31m 33s

Jan 2025

How to parent yourself first and break unhealthy cycles with Bryana Kappadakunnel

Send us Fan MailThis episode explores the profound impact of childhood experiences on parenting styles, emphasizing the importance of self-reflection and emotional healing. Brianna shares insights on building connections with children through understanding and compassion while se ... Show More

43m 43s

Nov 2022

30. Intentional Parenting, Nervous System Regulation, and Kids’ Emotional Health | Katie Crosby of Thriving Littles

All parents want their kids to feel safe and secure in the world around them. Yet often, parents can send kids the message that their big emotions are unsafe. As an occupational therapist who is well versed in supporting kids’ emotions, Katie starts by providing some helpful defi ... Show More

1h 20m

Oct 2025

The missing skill that helps parents and kids stay calm: Interoception

Send us Fan MailLast week, we uncovered how your child’s behaviour is really their nervous system communicating.Today, we’re going deeper, inside the body, to explore the science of interoception, the hidden sense that helps us feel and understand our emotions.My guest, Laura Pet ... Show More

39m 12s

Mar 2023

S06|05 - Emotional Regulation and Co-Regulation

One of the most common topics that come up around kids is emotional reactivity- both in us and in our kids. This episode dives into how to develop healthy regulation tactics for both us and our kids… using tools that work. If conscious parenting seems difficult when your kid (or ... Show More

19m 42s

Jul 2024

Building Confidence as a Parent

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Cindy reflects on her conversations with parents and the importance of feeling connected and supported. She introduces the concept of parental self-efficacy and encourages listeners to reflect on their own confidence as parents. Cindy provides a b ... Show More

23m 45s

Oct 2024

Attachment, Emotions & Separation Anxiety with Erin O'Connor, Ph.D.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Curious Neuron Podcast, Cindy Hovington speaks with Dr. Erin O'Connor, Ph.D., about the complexities of the mother-child relationship, the importance of attachment theory, and the impact of parental stress on parenting styles. We discuss the ... Show More

47 m

Dec 2024

Strengthening Family Connections through Self-Regulation With Dr. Bruce Perry (Replay)

Send us Fan MailThe episode highlights the vital role of self-regulation in parenting, especially in navigating holiday gatherings and family dynamics. Dr. Bruce Perry discusses the importance of understanding brain development and the processes involved in engaging with children ... Show More

1h 25m

Dec 2024

Screen time vs Play time in kids under 5 with Tammy Schamuhn

Send us Fan MailIn this conversation, Cindy Hovington chats with Tammy Schamuhn, Registered Psychologist, Best-Selling Author, Co-Founder of the Institute of Child Psychology and the Executive Director of Family Counselling Centres discuss the importance of parental involvement i ... Show More

50m 3s

Nervous System Regulation as a Foundatio...