Best Empathy Protocol Podcasts (2025)

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366: When the Sun Goes Down, the Meltdowns Begin—Here’s Why 14:54

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Ever wonder why your child seems calm all day but melts down at night? I explain why child's meltdowns begin when the nervous system finally exhales, and share Regulation First Parenting™ strategies to help kids self-regulate. Parenting a child whose emotions swing from calm to chaos can feel overwhelming, especially at night. Understanding why chi…

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What Values are in AI? A Conversation with Dr. Zak Kohane 1:18:13

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For Dr. Zak Kohane, this year’s advances in AI weren’t abstract. They were personal, practical, and deeply tied to care. After decades studying clinical data and diagnostic uncertainty, he finds himself building his own EHR, reviewing his child’s imaging with AI, and re-thinking the balance between incidental and missed findings. Across each story …

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365: The Real Reason Your Child Is Struggling in School (and How to Fix It at Every Age) 19:50

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Many bright kids struggle daily in school, and it’s not because of laziness or lack of effort. The real reason your child is struggling in school is often a dysregulated nervous system. I’ll show you how Regulation First Parenting™ strategies help kids calm, focus, and thrive. Every parent knows the sinking feeling when homework, tests, or transiti…

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364: Why Your Kid’s Brain Shuts Down When Plans Change 17:04

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Child meltdowns spike when plans change because your child’s brain feels unsafe and the nervous system goes into survival mode. I’ll guide you through Regulation First Parenting™ strategies to calm, support, and help your child adapt with confidence. Every parent knows the moment when plans change and your child suddenly spirals into tears, anger, …

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363: Is Everyday Stress Quietly Rewiring Your Child’s Brain? 12:20

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Is everyday stress quietly rewiring your child's brain? Learn how chronic stress reshapes the nervous system, affects emotional regulation, and how small, practical lifestyle changes can protect your child’s brain health. Parenting a child whose emotions swing from calm to chaos can feel overwhelming. Everyday pressures—school demands, social tensi…

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362: Why Therapy Isn’t Working: The Hidden Power of Neurofeedback for Dysregulation 27:53

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If you’ve spent months—or years—in therapy and your child is still melting down, avoiding schoolwork, or unable to calm their body, you are not alone. And it’s not because the therapy is “bad” or you’re doing anything wrong. The real issue is that their brain can’t use the strategies yet. That’s where neurofeedback comes in. Today’s episode dives d…

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Episode 23: The Parts That Hurt 37:54

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Episode 23: The Parts That Hurt - When Protection Becomes Pain Episode Description Ever feel like you're at war with yourself when dealing with chronic pain? One part of you wants to push through while another screams "stop!" In this episode, Dr. Zev Nevo explores Internal Family Systems (IFS) and how understanding the different "parts" of yourself…

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361: Inside the Dysregulated and Distracted Brain: What a QEEG Map Reveals That Teachers and Doctors Miss 33:04

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If you’ve ever wished you could peek inside your child’s brain during a meltdown or when they completely shut down, today’s episode is for you. We’re diving into QEEG brain maps—one of the most powerful, yet most underused tools for understanding what’s really driving big emotions, focus issues, and chronic dysregulation. For three decades, I’ve wa…

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360: Minerals, Mitochondria, and Meltdowns: The Overlooked Link with Dr. Aaron Hartman 50:57

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Parenting a child who goes from calm to chaos in seconds can feel exhausting. You try everything—deep breaths, gentle words, even walking away—and still, the meltdowns come. You’re not alone. When kids struggle with big emotions, there’s often a hidden root cause inside the body—and minerals play a much bigger role than most parents realize. In thi…

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Episode 22: Pain-Full Gratitude (Thanksgiving Special Edition) 41:41

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Expanding Gratitude Amidst Chronic Pain: Transforming Your Mind-Body Connection In this Thanksgiving special episode, we explore the complex relationship between gratitude and chronic pain. We examine the neuroscience behind gratitude practices, Polyvagal Theory, the Window of Tolerance, how gratitude affects pain perception and emotional regulatio…

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359: Before the Emotional Blow-Up: Hidden Clues Your Kid's Nervous System Is in Trouble 12:20

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Parenting a child, tween or teen who swings from calm to chaos in seconds can leave you walking on eggshells. One minute they’re fine, and the next—doors slam, voices rise, and you’re wondering what just happened. You’re not alone. Those big mood swings aren’t “attitude.” They’re signals that your child’s nervous system is in distress. Let’s dive i…

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358: The Surprising Fix for Oppositional Behavior (3 Steps Parents Can Use Today) 12:39

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When every request turns into a power struggle, it can leave you exhausted, frustrated, and questioning everything you’re doing as a parent. But here’s the truth: your child isn’t trying to make your life harder—their brain is stuck in survival mode. Let me break down what’s really happening when kids seem defiant and how parents can shift from cha…

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From Hindsight Bias to Machine Bias: Dr. Laura Zwaan on Learning from Mistakes 38:09

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As a cognitive psychologist, Dr. Laura Zwaan studies how humans make—and learn from—mistakes. In this episode of NEJM AI Grand Rounds, she brings that lens to AI, showing how machines inherit our biases and why both need transparency and reflection. From the challenge of defining diagnostic error to the promise of “machine psychology,” Dr. Zwaan ex…

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357: Your Child's Meltdown Triggered Your Meltdown—Now What? 10:42

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Parenting a child who’s melting down while you’re barely holding it together yourself can feel impossible. One minute you’re calm, and the next—you’re yelling too. You didn’t mean to, but their meltdown triggered yours. You’re not alone, and it doesn’t mean you’re a bad parent. It means both of your nervous systems are overwhelmed. Let me share why…

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356: Why Your Child Freaks Out Over the Smallest Things 13:29

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Parenting a child who melts down over socks that “feel weird” or a sandwich cut the “wrong” way can leave you wondering what’s really going on. You try to stay calm, but inside you’re thinking, Seriously? This can’t be about the sandwich. You’re not alone—and you’re not a bad parent. The truth is, those small moments aren’t small at all when your c…

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Episode 21: Partners in Pain (Part III) - Compassion Plus Boundaries 55:50

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Compassion with Boundaries: Sustainable Support in Caregiving In the final episode of the 'Partners in Pain' series, Dr. Zev Nevo explores the transformative concept of 'compassion with boundaries' as essential for sustainable caregiving. This episode highlights the role of empathy, the necessity of boundaries, and the impact of co-regulation in re…

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Episode 20: Partners in Pain (Part II) - Empathy as a Skill Set 24:00

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Mastering Empathy to Support Partners in Chronic Pain In this episode of Mind Your Body, Dr. Zev Nevo delves into the practice of empathy as a learnable skill, not just an inherent trait, particularly in the context of supporting partners suffering from chronic pain. Dr. Nevo outlines Brene Brown’s four attributes of empathy: perspective taking, st…

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355: Gentle Parenting Isn’t Enough—Here’s What Kids Really Need 13:10

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Parenting a child who constantly melts down—even when you’ve tried every gentle parenting tip out there—can leave you exhausted and doubting yourself. You’re doing your best to be calm and validating, yet you still feel like you’re walking on eggshells. You’re not alone. The truth is, gentle parenting isn’t enough on its own—and understanding whyca…

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Episode 19: Partners in Pain (Part I) - The Invisible Burden 18:53

1M ago18:53

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In this episode of 'Mind Your Body,' Dr. Zev Nevo explores the profound impact of chronic pain on relationships. He highlights how chronic pain can build an invisible wall between partners, creating a shared struggle where both individuals feel isolated. Dr. Nevo introduces a three-part series called 'Partners in Pain' aimed at addressing these cha…

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354: Lazy or Dysregulated? What is the Truth About Unmotivated Kids 15:29

1M ago15:29

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Parenting a child who won’t even try can break your heart. You ask, you remind, you offer rewards—and still, they resist or melt down. You’re not imagining it, and you’re not failing as a parent. It’s not bad parenting—it’s a dysregulated brain. Many parents worry their child is lazy, unmotivated, or just doesn’t care about school or responsibiliti…

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353: Why Dysregulated Kids Can’t Use Their Executive Function (and What to Do About It) 18:29

2M ago18:29

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Parenting a child who melts down over homework or seemingly simple tasks can feel overwhelming and exhausting. You’re not imagining it—the frustration, tears, and chaos aren’t bad behavior. It’s a dysregulated brain struggling to access its control center. In this episode, let me explain why dysregulated kids can’t use their executive function, wha…

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352: Why Lyme Tests Fail: What to Do When Bloodwork Looks Clear with Dr. Bill Rawls 53:59

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Parenting a child who’s struggling with mysterious symptoms can be frightening and exhausting. You bring them to the doctor, the tests come back “normal,” and yet you know something isn’t right. You’re not imagining it—it’s real, and you’re not alone. In this episode, Dr. Bill Rawls explains why Lyme disease testing often misses active infections, …

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351: How to Calm Your Child Without Saying a Word 10:27

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Have you ever noticed that the more you explain, the more your child melts down? Parenting a child who reacts this way can leave you exhausted, frustrated, and worried. You try to reason, but instead of calming down, your child gets even more upset. In this episode, I’ll share why talking often backfires when kids are upset, and how your calm prese…

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350: 3 Signs You’re Co-Regulating Right (and 2 You’re Not) 10:53

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Co-regulation is one of the most powerful tools we have to help children learn how to manage emotions, but many parents wonder: Am I even doing it right? When your own emotions feel overwhelming and your child’s emotions are spilling over, it can be hard to know if what you’re doing is helping. In this episode, I break down the signs you’re co-regu…

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349: Are Rewards and Consequences Hurting Your Child Instead of Helping? 11:46

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Parenting a child who doesn’t respond to sticker charts, time-outs, or threats can feel defeating. You’ve tried rewards, consequences, and everything in between—and still the meltdowns, backtalk, and battles keep happening. You’re not alone. In this episode, I explain why rewards and consequences don’t land for dysregulated kids and what you can do…

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Empathy, Body Wisdom, and Building a Thriving Therapy Practice 1:41:01

2M ago1:41:01

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In this opening episode of the Empathy Protocol Podcast, we uncover how the combination of empathizing with difficult people, body wisdom, and sustainable therapy practices can create a thriving therapeutic practice. Our guest, licensed therapist, Chantelle Doswell, LCSW, shares her insights on how to integrate empathy and body awareness into your …

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348: Why Nervous System Co-Regulation Beats Consequences Every Time 11:56

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When a child feels overwhelmed, their autonomic nervous system kicks into a stress response. Logic shuts down, emotional regulation goes offline, and no punishment in the world can teach better behavior in that moment. That’s why we have to calm the brain first. When we do, co-regulation creates emotional resilience, nurtures healthy relationships,…

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Episode 18: Pain Attention 20:27

2M ago20:27

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Reframing Pain: Understanding Chronic Pain's Messages In this episode of 'Mind Your Body,' Dr. Zev Nevo, a trauma-informed physician certified in physical and regenerative medicine, explores the complex relationship between pain and mind-body health. Dr. Nevo discusses how chronic pain can become a sensitized signal, not just a warning of physical …

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Medicine, Machines, and Magic: Dr. Jonathan Chen on Medical AI 48:17

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In this episode, Dr. Jonathan Chen joins the hosts to discuss his path from teenage programmer to Stanford physician-informatician and why machine learning has both thrilled and unnerved him. From his 2017 NEJM essay warning about “inflated expectations” to his latest studies showing GPT‑4 outperforming doctors on diagnostic tasks, Dr. Chen describ…

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347: The Real Reason Transitions Are So Hard For Your Child 12:04

2M ago12:04

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Leaving the house, turning off the tablet, starting homework—why does something so small spark such big meltdowns? If you’re exhausted from what feels like Groundhog’s Day every morning, afternoon, and bedtime, you’re not alone. Here’s the truth: it’s not bad parenting—it’s a dysregulated brain. And once you understand the real reason transitions a…

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346: How to Stay Calm When Your Kid Isn’t: Co-Regulation Parenting 101 16:57

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Some days it feels like your child’s big emotions are just too much—and your own stress boils over too. You’re not failing as a parent. What’s happening is called co-dysregulation—two nervous systems stuck in survival mode together. This episode matters because when kids struggle to regulate emotions, they rely on your calming presence to learn how…

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345: After-School Restraint Collapse: What Teachers Don’t See (But You Do) 11:48

3M ago11:48

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You hold it together all day at work, only to walk in the door and snap at the first person you see. Sound familiar? That’s exactly what your child is experiencing when they come home from school—and you’re not alone in wondering what on earth is happening. After-school restraint collapse is real. Many parents feel overwhelmed when their child hold…

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344: Regulation First Parenting: The Secret Every Stressed Parent Needs to Hear 12:08

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Parenting a dysregulated child can leave you drained and second-guessing yourself. You try connecting, you set boundaries—yet the meltdowns, backtalk, and big emotions just don’t stop. But here’s the truth: it’s not bad parenting—it’s a dysregulated brain. And there is a way forward. In this episode, I’ll introduce Regulation First Parenting—a prac…

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343: I Was Medicated as a Kid—Here’s What I Wish My Parents Knew With Erin Kerry 52:25

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Parenting a child in emotional pain is exhausting — you’re not imagining it. You’re not alone. In this episode, I sit down with Erin Kerry, where we dig into a woman’s experience of misdiagnosis, heavy psychiatric medication, and the healing path she found beyond labels. Why this matters: Too often medication is the first line of defense for childr…

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342: The Hidden Truth About Modern Parenting (It’s Not Just You) 11:05

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Parenting feels harder than ever, and I want you to know—you’re not imagining it. As a mom and as someone who works with so many parents every day, I see how the mental load of modern parenting leaves us feeling exhausted, guilty, and overwhelmed. It’s not bad parenting—it’s our dysregulated brains trying to manage family life in an overstimulating…

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341: Is Your Child's Nervous System is Stuck in Fight-Flight-or-Freeze? 8:44

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When your child’s nervous system is stuck in fight, flight, or freeze, even minor frustrations can trigger explosive outbursts, shutdowns, or runaway behavior. It isn’t disobedience—it’s the autonomic nervous system in survival mode. Let us unpack why kids get trapped in these stress responses and how calming the brain first restores safety, regula…

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340: 3 Things to Do in the First 60 Seconds of Any Child Meltdown 9:01

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When your child’s emotions spiral into a meltdown, it can feel like everything in family life stops. The crying, yelling, or tantrum behavior takes over—and no amount of reasoning or sticker charts seems to help. You’re not alone. The truth is, those first 60 seconds of any child meltdown make a huge difference. Whether it’s toddler tantrums at nap…

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From Clinician to Chief Health AI Officer: A Conversation with Dr. Karandeep Singh 1:02:32

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Dr. Karandeep Singh brings two worlds together: programming and medicine. In this conversation, he explains how early experiments with code led him to biomedical informatics, why gaps between paper performance and clinical reality must be confronted, and how governance committees weigh ethics and safety. Now serving as Chief Health AI Officer at UC…

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339: Child Behavior Problems of Struggling Kids: Early Warning Signs Parents Miss (Crisis Prevention) 14:04

3M ago14:04

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Parenting a child who melts down, shuts down, or pushes you away is exhausting—I know because I hear it from parents every day. You’ve tried sticker charts, consequences, rewards, and still your child’s behavior problems keep coming back. In this episode, I’m sharing why waiting for your child’s struggles to get “bad enough” is a dangerous mistake.…

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338: 5 Therapist Sensory Tools That Actually Help Kids Regulate (That Every Parent Can Do) 10:43

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Parenting a child with sensory challenges can feel like a guessing game. One day a fidget toy works, the next day it’s tossed across the room. That’s because it’s not about the object—it’s about the strategy behind it. Sensory tools aren’t quick fixes, but when chosen with intention, they can transform how your child responds to stress, transitions…

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Special Episode: The MAHA Report Reveals Shocking Truths About Kids’ Mental Health 16:50

3M ago16:50

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Parenting today feels overwhelming—and it’s not your imagination. The latest Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Report reveals shocking truths about kids’ mental health and shows us just how deep this childhood chronic disease crisis runs. Our children are carrying the weight of poor diet, chronic stress, environmental exposures, and endless screen …

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337: Is My Child's Picky Eating Behavioral or Biological? 15:34

4M ago15:34

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If every mealtime in your house feels like a showdown—tears, gagging, or flat-out refusal to try a bite—you’re probably exhausted and worried. You’ve bent over backwards with rewards, consequences, and endless negotiations, yet nothing seems to work. I want you to know—you’re not alone. In this episode, I’ll share why your picky eater’s behavior is…

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Episode 17: Roots of Resilience 27:21

4M ago27:21

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Understanding Acceptance vs. Learned Helplessness in Pain Management In this episode of 'Mind Your Body,' Dr. Zev Nevo explores the nuanced differences between acceptance and learned helplessness when dealing with pain and trauma. Using philosophical inquiries, a dystopian novel, and nature analogies, Dr. Nevo delves into how individuals process re…

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336: 5 Signs Your Child is Emotionally Dysregulated (Not Defiant!) 10:18

4M ago10:18

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Parenting a child who pushes back at every turn can feel downright draining. You’ve tried the time-outs, the sticker charts, the consequences—yet the meltdowns keep coming. It’s easy to start second-guessing yourself or wondering if you’re doing something wrong. You’re not alone. It’s not bad parenting—it’s a dysregulated brain. In this episode, I’…

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335: The Hidden Link Between Gut Issues and Emotional Dysregulation in Kids 15:00

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Have you ever wondered why your child melts down after the smallest stressor—no matter what strategies you try? It can leave you drained, second-guessing yourself, and wondering if you’re doing something wrong. You’re not alone. It’s not bad parenting—it’s a dysregulated brain. In this episode, we uncover the hidden link between gut issues and emot…

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Episode 16: Make it Make Sense 19:41

4M ago19:41

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Decoding and Recalibrating Pain Perception for Mind-Body Wellness In this episode of Mind Your Body, Dr. Zev Nevo delves into the intricate process of how we recognize, interpret, and respond to pain. He discusses the brain's role in making sense of physical sensations and how survival instincts can sometimes misinterpret these signals, leading to …

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334: Why Discipline Makes My Child Worse—And What Works for ADHD, Anxious, or Sensitive Kids 13:21

4M ago13:21

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Parenting a child who melts down no matter how hard you try can feel draining and lonely. You’ve done the time-outs, taken away privileges, tried the sticker charts—and yet the child’s behavior keeps coming back. Instead of helping, those strategies sometimes make things worse, leaving you wondering if you’re doing something wrong. You’re not alone…

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333: What Phones Are Really Doing to Your Child’s Brain 12:37

4M ago12:37

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If your child turns into a different person after screen time, you’re not imagining it. You’re not alone if your once-sweet kid becomes reactive, moody, or shut down after using digital devices. Many parents are overwhelmed by meltdowns, mood swings, and total refusal to transition after screen use—and they’re left wondering what went wrong. Let me…

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332: How to Calm Your Child (and Yourself) in Just 10 Seconds 10:50

4M ago10:50

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If you’re a mom, dad, or caregiver constantly walking on eggshells, waiting for the next meltdown—you’re not alone.I’ve been there, and I work with families every day who are exhausted by the cycle of big emotions, yelling, and guilt. In this episode, I’m sharing the exact parenting trick I’ve taught for over 30 years that helps you stay calm in th…