Parenting and educating children is one of the greatest experiences in life, but it comes with plenty of emotionally draining challenges. Join me as I discuss strategies and tips for how to hack your brain, build and strengthen relationships, and teach people how to recognize and neutralize their emotional states.
Not happy with a child’s behavior? Feeling stressed out? Just want to learn more about emotions and the brain? This podcast is for YOU.
What is the brain’s hypothalamus? Lauren likes to call it the Cortisol Control Hub. Cortisol is a hormone released when you are stressed. The brain and stress have a complex relationship, but the good news is you’ve got some level of control.
Read MoreEver wondered why a scent or certain food triggers a memory of something that happened long ago? That’s the hippocampus in action! It stores things like spatial memories (surroundings & environment) as well as declarative memories (facts & events). An example of declarative memories are things learned in school!
Read MoreIn this episode, Lauren talks about the Amygdala. This part of your brain is TINY but oh my…..it is MIGHTY!
The Amygdala is the emotional decision maker of your brain. Its job is to protect you at all costs.
Read MoreIn this episode, Lauren talks about how to teach your kiddos about the emotional brain and its functions by using a hand signal developed by Dr. Dan Siegel.
Read MoreLauren interviews her money coach, Elizabeth Ralph. Through their work together, Lauren has changed her deep core beliefs about money and has made big changes in her life.
Read MoreIn this three-part series, Lauren talks about parts of the brain that most relate to emotions and behavior. This episode is about the Brainstem, often referred to as the Reptilian Brain, the Primal Brain, or the Fight or Flight area. Find out how this part of the brain is involved with processing emotions and affecting behavior.
Read MoreLauren has an in-depth conversation with Matthew Davidoff, High School ESL Teacher, University of Pennsylvania Adjunct Faculty, and Freelance Education Consultant. Matthew’s passion is driven by his extreme curiosity about a world where educational equity exists. That world is possible in a well-funded, private school but not in many public schools. His goal is to be a teacher that inspires every student to be a learner.
Read MoreIn this episode, Lauren discusses the Limbic System, often referred to as the Emotional Brain, Barking Dog, or Downstairs Brain. This part of your brain is the Emotional Control Center: the heart of emotions, memory formation, and survival. It acts much like a threat detection system…..like a dog that is barking.
Read MoreIn this episode, Lauren talks about the Prefrontal Cortex, often called the Thinking Brain, Wise Owl, or Upstairs Brain. Logic, reason, thought, and communication live here. And...it’s harder to access when we are upset.
Read MoreIn this episode, Lauren discusses how knowing yourself is an important step in developing your self-care routine. She talks about how to identify your three main core values and then how to dig deeper to find your most authentic self.
Read MoreLauren discusses how to design a self-care routine that is in alignment with your personality and core values. She talks in detail about her own routine, including some of the struggles she’s had along the way.
Read MorePersonality Profiling and how it relates to Self-Care. How you live and feel is often shaped by your personality and values in life. Understanding yourself opens the door to know what motivates you and helps you live a satisfying life, both internally and externally.
Read MoreLauren has an in-depth conversation with Rebecca Britt, an Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning. Rebecca talks about the importance of the mentorship program. And no…..you don’t need specialized training or a degree to make a difference in a kiddo’s life.
Read MoreThink of self-care as preventative stress management.
Imagine being so in tune with your emotional state and moods that you could actually change them. Thanks to neuroscience, we know it’s possible. Self-care is a learned skill. It takes time, practice, commitment, resilience, and hard work to put a good self-care routine in place.
Read MoreThis episode is all about food and gut health….and how it affects your brain and your mood.
Processed food, high sugar intake, added hormones, and pesticides all affect your digestive system. Your gut biome cannot break those down easily, which disrupts the bacteria in your gut. Your gut has a direct line to your brain, so this disruption affects your brain and mood.
In this episode, Lauren has a conversation with Renee Pena Lopez, an Early Childhood Intervention Specialist in New York City and also the creator of The Magic of Littles. They discuss working with young kids, the importance of play, and the need for connection.
Read MoreThis series discusses various design elements and how they impact stress, productivity, attention, and behavior. Based on recent research, lighting supports student performance. Fluorescent bulbs are counterproductive to students’ learning and have proven to be a natural stressor.
Read MoreThis series discusses various design elements and how they impact stress, productivity, attention, and behavior. When it comes to temperature, think how you feel on a hot, humid day. Sweaty, hot, exhausted. Now, think how a child feels in a hot classroom. They will struggle to remember what they learned that day.
Read MoreThis series discusses various design elements and how they impact stress, productivity, attention, and behavior. Have you ever been out for a walk and smelled something that triggered a memory? Our sense of smell can trigger memories and strong emotions, both good and bad.
Read MoreThis series discusses various design elements and how they impact stress, productivity, attention, and behavior. Color has its own magnetic frequency. It has an energy that influences the neurological pathways in the brain. Color also influences our moods, emotions, and actions. It is very impactful, so why not choose colors to help kiddos learn?
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