After a summer break, Lauren returns with a question and answer episode focusing on stress in both kids and adults and how to process, deal, and return to stable emotional regulation after increased stress and trauma.

Brain, Behavior, Emotional Regulation, Calming & CopingLauren SpigelmyerJuly 17, 2023Emotion Regulation, stress, trauma, Self CareComment

Burning Teacher Questions - Pt. 3

Today is the third, and last, episode in a mini-series of teacher questions and Lauren saved the toughest questions for last. Lauren reached out to different school districts and teachers for a list of their most pressing questions to answer. While these were asked by teachers there is a lot of information that relates to parents and other caregivers. Don’t miss this episode.

BehaviorLauren SpigelmyerApril 24, 2023Teaching, Teachers, stress, Self CareComment

Resources for Well-Being

In the past few episodes Lauren has discussed self-care. Today, Lauren gives you her personal recommendations in each of the Big 5 areas.

Self CareLauren SpigelmyerJanuary 16, 2023Self Care, Brain Food, Mindfulness, Mental Health

Self-Care Quiz and Continuum of Well-Being

Today Lauren goes through the self care quiz and continuum. It is difficult to find time for self-care but we all know it is important in preventing burnout and reducing stress. So, how are you doing and what small changes can you make to improve your score?

Self CareLauren SpigelmyerDecember 19, 2022Self Care, Mental Health

A Silent Epidemic: Mental Health Crisis in Education

There is a silent epidemic in schools and isn’t among the students. Teachers are experiencing burnout, stress, and job dissatisfaction at high rates. Teaching has become the most stressful profession. And, teachers are leaving the profession in record numbers for better pay and more personal time. Today Lauren takes a deep dive into the mental health crisis among teachers.

Calming & Coping, Emotional Regulation, Self CareLauren SpigelmyerDecember 5, 2022Self Care, Teachers, Mental Health, stress, ADHDComment

Interview with Jake Ryan: How to Become the Source of What You Seek

Jake Ryan is an author, life coach and inspirational content creator on TikTok and Instagram. He is on a mission to raise the vibrational frequency of the people of the world. He is also the author of “Dear Franklin: My Dad Just Had an Operation, What Do I Do?”

Exercise, Interview, Self CareLauren SpigelmyerNovember 14, 2022Self Care, stressComment

Putting Self-Care into Practice with Routines

Lauren discusses how small, incremental changes to your morning routine starts the day in a calmer, less reactive state of mind.

Self CareLauren SpigelmyerAugust 22, 2022Self CareComment

Self Care Big 5: Movement & Exercise

Lauren discusses the importance of movement. It improves your overall health now but also makes sure you can move easily as you age.

Self CareLauren SpigelmyerAugust 8, 2022Self CareComment

Self Care Big 5: Socialization

Lauren dives into the importance of socialization for our all-around good health.

Self CareLauren SpigelmyerAugust 1, 2022Self CareComment

Self Care Big 5: Water and Sleep

Lauren discusses the overall benefits of being both well hydrated AND well rested.

Self CareLauren SpigelmyerJuly 25, 2022Self CareComment

Returning to us Podcast

Professor turned brain coach, speaker, and book devourer, I'm on a mission to use a trauma and neuroscience-based approach to help educators and parents, like you, to reduce stress, get students to listen, and diminish behaviors.