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Parenting and educating children is one of the greatest experiences in life, but it comes with plenty of emotionally draining challenges. Join behavioral health specialist Lauren Spigelmyer each week as she discusses strategies and tips for how to hack your brain, build and strengthen relationships, and teach people how to recognize and neutralize their emotional states. If you aren’t happy with a child’s behavior, are feeling stressed out, or just want to learn more about emotions and the brain, then this show is for you.
Podcasting since 2021 • 189 episodes
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Latest Episodes
Understanding Heart Rate Vulnerability: Tools for a More Regulated Nervous System
In this episode, Lauren dives into the importance of Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and how it reflects the state of your nervous system. She explains why HRV matters, how it serves as a nervous system resilience score, and how a higher HRV indic...
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Season 4
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Episode 54
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31:25

From Stuck to Safe: A Deeper Dive to Rewiring Your Nervous System After Freeze & Fawn
If you’ve ever felt frozen in stress or stuck in people-pleasing mode, you’re not alone. But knowing why you freeze or fawn is just the first step—the real transformation comes from learning how to shift into safety and resilience....
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Season 4
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Episode 53
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31:46

Why Freeze State Happens in Two Different Ways (and Why it Matters)
Ever felt completely stuck in the face of stress—unable to act, speak, or even think clearly? Or do you find yourself saying “yes” just to avoid conflict, even when you don’t want to? These are nervous system responses—freeze and fawn—and they’...
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Season 4
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Episode 52
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23:54

Can Play REALLY Help You to Regulate?
In this episode, Lauren explores the concept of play as a powerful tool for nervous system regulation. While we often associate play with childhood, she reminds us it's just as vital for adults. Whether you're playing with your kids, g...
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Season 4
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Episode 51
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24:41

Daily Habits for a Healthy Nervous System
In today’s episode, Lauren continues her discussion on the nervous system, highlighting simple, effective rituals to support regulation throughout the day. By focusing on small, manageable practices instead of drastic changes, she makes consist...
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Season 4
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Episode 50
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23:54
