You Don’t Want a Hug, Right? The Hilarity and the Hard of Raising Humans with Neurodiversity - Ep 26: Rewiring a Dysregulated Brain Using the Science of Neuroplasticity with Carol Garner-Houston of Brain Harmony

Ep 26: Rewiring a Dysregulated Brain Using the Science of Neuroplasticity with Carol Garner-Houston of Brain Harmony

06/13/24 • 51 min

You Don’t Want a Hug, Right? The Hilarity and the Hard of Raising Humans with Neurodiversity

When it comes to the brains of our neurodivergent kids and friends... There can be a lot going on. Constant input that they struggle to filter, regular therapy that they may not be able to implement yet, and expectations from a society that’s not built for them: it can be so overwhelming and dysregulating.

And while manual therapy interventions can result in slow, steady progress, using the principles of neuroplasticity can help accelerate and regulate the brains of our kids much faster. And that’s where Brain Harmony comes in.

In today’s episode, Gwen and Kristen are joined by Carol Garner-Houston to discuss neuroplasticity, what a therapy accelerant is, and how Brain Harmony can make a difference –quickly– in the lives of our neurodivergent kids.

This episode might change your life, and you can’t miss it. Let’s dive in!

In this episode, you’ll learn...

[00:00] Intro

[01:03] Kristen’s not-so-good morning

[04:46] Gwen’s revelation on summer planning

[08:03] The therapy that was life-changing for Gwen and her kids

[16:19] How the brain reacts during therapies and how Brain Harmony helps to accelerate that process using

[23:30] The scientific basis for Brain Harmony and an explanation of neuroplasticity

[30:06] Gwen’s experience with Brain Harmony and why she appreciated using it for her family

[37:37] How accelerants like Brain Harmony can help calm a dysregulated nervous system

[41:41] What you actually hear when you listen to Brain Harmony

[45:36] The symptoms that Brain Harmony can help treat and how to start working with Brain Harmony
Get the Brain Harmony quiz here!
Get the Brain Harmony course on screen safety!

Get full show notes and the episode transcript: https://www.youdontwantahug.com/post/ep-26

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This episode might change your life, and you can’t miss it. Let’s dive in!

In this episode, you’ll learn...

[00:00] Intro

[01:03] Kristen’s not-so-good morning

[04:46] Gwen’s revelation on summer planning

[08:03] The therapy that was life-changing for Gwen and her kids

[16:19] How the brain reacts during therapies and how Brain Harmony helps to accelerate that process using

[23:30] The scientific basis for Brain Harmony and an explanation of neuroplasticity

[30:06] Gwen’s experience with Brain Harmony and why she appreciated using it for her family

[37:37] How accelerants like Brain Harmony can help calm a dysregulated nervous system

[41:41] What you actually hear when you listen to Brain Harmony

[45:36] The symptoms that Brain Harmony can help treat and how to start working with Brain Harmony
Get the Brain Harmony quiz here!
Get the Brain Harmony course on screen safety!

Get full show notes and the episode transcript: https://www.youdontwantahug.com/post/ep-26

If you can’t get enough of us, and want stay up to date with our other projects and ways you can connect, join our newsletter: https://www.youdontwantahug.com/

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Ep 25: Sound That’s Just for You: How Technological Breakthroughs in Audio Engineering Are Making the World More Accessible with Jen VanSkiver and James Bobel

Imagine with us for a moment: What would it feel like to be in a concert hall... but having a personalized audio experience created for your own individual needs? And not only that, but someone ten feet away from you could have their own audio experience tailored to their preferences that is incredibly different from your own. Sound fictional? Well, not anymore, and it could be a major game-changer for our neurodivergent loved ones.

In today’s episode, Gwen and Kristen are joined by two guests, Jen VanSkiver and James Bobel, to discuss new audio technology that could be revolutionary for those with auditory processing disorder. James describes what this new technology feels like and how it works. He also discusses possible use cases with Jen as they imagine just how inclusive the world could be if this technology were implemented broadly.

This is such a mind-blowing episode, and you can’t miss it. Let’s dive in!

In this episode, you’ll learn...

[00:00] Intro

[01:05] Some really big life updates for both Gwen and Kristen

[06:56] How Rylan is handling the big change in the Vogelzang household

[09:46] What auditory processing is and how it affects the neurodivergent community

[17:07] What HOLOPLOT is and how it is transforming audio engineering by controlling sound

[21:07] Where and how this new technology is being implemented

[28:37] What it feels like to experience HOLOPLOT audio technology

[35:35] How Jen VanSkiver envisions using HOLOPLOT technology and the endless ways it can make spaces more accessible for everyone

[47:59] The Last Word with Rylan

Get full show notes and the episode transcript: https://www.youdontwantahug.com/post/ep-25

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Ep 27: We’re Back! (Sorry We Forgot To Tell You We Left!)

We’re back! As you may have noticed, we took the summer off of podcasting as our families navigated some big changes and milestones this summer. We didn’t mean to disappear, but we *may* have forgotten to tell you that we were taking a break. Sorry about that.

So today, we’re catching you up on all the changes in our lives during the last few months. Gwen is giving updates on all three of her kids –yes, you read that right: three. She’s covering Rylan’s adventures, Reagan adjusting to a new sibling, and of course, introducing their new family addition!

Meanwhile, Kristen shares how Graham is continuing to gain confidence, Jameson is loving school, and how Hayden has finally found a place in the world that feels well-matched to both his strengths and interests.

If your family has also been in a state of change this year, this episode will feel very relatable. Let's dive in!

In this episode, you’ll learn...

[00:00] Intro

[01:03] Kristen and Gwen acknowledge their unexpected absence (sorry, friends!)

[03:15] Gwen describes the way her family has expanded

[10:09] Kristen explains the big changes that her family experienced this year

[16:21] Gwen and Kristen discuss the sticky topic of neurodivergent kids transitioning into adulthood

[22:57] Gwen and Kristen each share hopeful stories of their children finding success navigating the adult (and soon-to-be adult) world

[29:05] The lesson Gwen and Kristen keep learning over and over again

[37:33] The Last Word with Rylan and M

Get full show notes and the episode transcript: https://www.youdontwantahug.com/post/ep-27

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