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Back to SearchEP 178: EVERYONE Has A Watchdog And Possum Brain!
Episode 178
Believe it or not, we don’t want to get rid of our kids’ watchdog and possum brains!
We want to help their watchdog and possum brain rest so they aren’t working so hard.
Their watchdog and possum brain…
Published on 1 year, 7 months ago
EP 177: When Possums Become Watchdogs
Episode 177
When I work with parents whose child spends a lot of time on the possum pathway, I warn them that sometimes possum kids become watchdog kids before the finally have a nice, strong owl brain.
Because w…
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago
REPLAY: Self-Compassion Keeps you Regulated
This episode originally aired on December 22, 2020, episode 8
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I love love love talking about self-compassion for two main reasons. #1- Self-Compassion is solidly anchored in the relational neurosc…
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago
EP 176: Feel Better, Even If Nothing Changes
Episode 176
Is it possible to feel better even if your child’s behavior doesn’t change?
Even if the stress doesn’t change?
Theoretically, yes.
Your chronic watchdog or possum state means you are in chronic protecti…
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago
REPLAY: Stress Response System
This episode originally aired on September 20th, 2022
Another important piece of understanding what is underneath your child's big, baffling behaviors is the Stress Response System. Our Stress Respons…
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago
EP 175: Secure Relating with Guests Sue and Ann from Therapist Uncensored
Episode 175
Settle in for a fun and inspiring chat with hosts from Therapist Uncensored and authors of the new release Secure Relating, Sue Marriott & Ann Kelley.
In this episode, you’ll learn
How responding to ou…Published on 1 year, 8 months ago
REPLAY: Enabling vs Low-Demand Parenting
This episode originally aired on August 1st, 2023
Parenting a child with a vulnerable nervous system can feel like navigating a maze blindfolded. But what if we told you that understanding the balance…
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago
Ep. 174: When it's Hard to Keep Offering Connection
Episode 174
I’m sure you’ve had moments (days, weeks, months) where it felt hard, maybe even impossible, to keep offering connection to your child.
It is hard to offer connection to someone who seems to constantl…
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago
REPLAY: Low Demand Parenting with Amanda Diekman
This episode originally aired on July 18th, 2023
What if I told you that there's a revolutionary approach to parenting that's shifting the traditional power dynamics and nurturing stronger relationshi…
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago
Ep. 173: Are Connected Kids always Cooperative
Episode 173
If regulated, connected kids who feel safe do well, does that mean connected kids are always cooperative?
Definitely not! In fact, there’s a level of connection to others- and to themselves! - that in…
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago