Ep145 - How the Nervous System Affects Kids & Parents
Enlightening Motherhood · Mar 14, 2025 · 28:46
Enlightening Motherhood · Mar 14, 2025 · 28:46
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Ever wonder why you or your child struggle with stress, meltdowns, or big emotions? It all comes down to the nervous system—the control center for how we think, feel, and react.
In this episode of Enlightening Motherhood, neurodivergent parent coach Emily Hamblin sits down with nervous system coach Leah Davidson to explore how our nervous system influences parenting, kids’ behavior, and emotional regulation—especially in neurodivergent families.
Understanding how the nervous system works can transform your parenting journey—helping you feel calmer, more connected, and more in control.
🔗 Connect with Emily: emily-hamblin.com
🌱 Join the Neurodivergent Survival Kit: emily-hamblin.com/kit
🌎 Connect with Leah: www.leahdavidsonlifecoaching.com
Time Stamps:
⏱ 00:00 Introduction to the Nervous System
⏱ 00:30 Meet Leah Davidson: Nervous System Coach
⏱ 01:40 Understanding the Nervous System
⏱ 03:00 Neuroception and Sensory Processing
⏱ 03:59 Real-Life Examples of Nervous System Responses
⏱ 04:48 The Importance of Safety and Regulation
⏱ 07:03 Parenting and the Nervous System
⏱ 08:25 Building Capacity for Safety
⏱ 14:59 Interrupting Patterns of Dysregulation
⏱ 16:03 Practical Tools for Regulation
⏱ 19:32 The Role of the Vagus Nerve
⏱ 26:24 Teaching Emotional Intelligence to Children
⏱ 28:16 Conclusion
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