Today, Stacy express heartfelt gratitude towards educators. She encourages listeners to take a moment to appreciate their favorite teachers by reaching out with a message of thanks instead of spending their time on the podcast. Highlighting the significant shifts and challenges in education, Stacy acknowledges the dedication and hard work of educators, including their own 'army bestie' and their children's sports coaches, who go above and beyond their teaching duties. 00:00 Celebrating Teacher A...
May 09, 2024•5 min•Ep. 36
In this episode, Stacy reflects on the importance and value of friendship, sparked by a recent visit from a long-time friend. She recount the joy of reconnecting with friends from different phases of her life, including high school friends and a best friend of over two decades. Stacy speaker highlights the practices that have helped maintain these friendships, such as sharing daily gratitudes, and the unique connection felt with people from her small hometown. 00:00 Starting the Journey: Reflect...
May 06, 2024•9 min•Ep. 35
In this episode of Chitty Chats, Stacy shares a training she has held titled "How Does Your Past Impact Your Teaching?". Stacy introduces the concept of how one's physiological and emotional blueprint, developed during early childhood, affects their responses and interactions in educational settings. The session covers the development of the brain, stress response systems, sensory systems, and techniques for emotional regulation, both for teachers and their students. Educators are encouraged to ...
May 02, 2024•59 min•Ep. 34
Today, Stacy reflects on motherhood, inspired by a recent encounter with a group of mothers during a weekend at a hot springs. She emphasizes the unique challenges and joys of raising toddlers, stressing the significance of emotional development and the importance of supporting each other without judgment. Stacy also acknowledges the hard work of parenting, particularly during the toddler years, and offers encouragement and empathy to all mothers, reminding them they're not alone in their journe...
Apr 29, 2024•13 min•Ep. 33
In this episode, Stacy is joined by Bri Miller, a behavior interventionist from Wichita, Kansas, to discuss the impact of whole brain teaching and behavior intervention strategies in the classroom. Bri shares her journey from teaching fourth and second grades to becoming a behavior interventionist, emphasizing the effectiveness of whole brain teaching in boosting student engagement and reducing classroom disruptions. Topics include: the role of therapy animals in supporting emotional regulation ...
Apr 25, 2024•22 min•Ep. 32
This reflection focuses on the significance of repair in maintaining healthy relationships. Stacy shares personal thoughts on her recent stress-related behavior that has negatively impacted her closest relationships. Acknowledging her own responsibility, she emphasizes the importance of not just apologizing, but also changing one's behavior to truly repair the bond. The episode highlights the need for adults to take ownership of their actions, model appropriate behavior for children, and activel...
Apr 22, 2024•6 min•Ep. 31
In this episode, Stacy chats with Jethro Jones. A multitasking educator, podcaster, and advocate for the transformative power of technology in learning, Jethro shares his journey from resisting the teaching profession to embracing various methods of education and podcasting. With experiences ranging from being a K-12 teacher and school principal to creating podcasts like Resilient Schools and Cybertraps, Jethro illustrates his dedication to learning and personal growth. He shares about the impac...
Apr 18, 2024•38 min•Ep. 30
In this reflection, Stacy discusses the significance of basic needs such as food, water, sleep, social connection, exposure to sunlight, and movement for maintaining emotional regulation and mental well-being. Through a personal anecdote involving a miscommunication with their spouse being resolved post-meal, Stacy underscores how basic needs directly affect our interactions and emotional state. The story highlights not only the immediacy of these needs but also the awareness of the younger gene...
Apr 15, 2024•7 min•Ep. 29
This episode features an in-depth conversation with James Moffett, the principal of Ferris Elementary School in Hutchinson, Kansas. Moffett shares his journey from being unaware of trauma-informed education to fully embracing it and implementing its practices both professionally and personally. He emphasizes the importance of meeting basic needs, like sleep, for students to aid their learning process and discusses his school's creative partnership with a local high school for providing stackable...
Apr 11, 2024•29 min•Ep. 28
In this reflection, Stacy shares insights from her experiences attending a virtual psychotherapy network conference, which involves over 5,000 mental health professionals. She talks about the importance of continuing education for licensed clinicians, touching on various topics such as ethics, internal family systems, affairs and betrayal, and the impact of trauma. Stacy also highlights training sessions she found particularly impactful, including discussions on tapping, brain spotting, and the ...
Apr 08, 2024•15 min•Ep. 27
In this episode of Chitty Chats with Stacy, Stacy welcomes Charles Williams, a Chicago-based school administrator with extensive experience in speaking, workshop facilitation, and podcast hosting. Charles shares his unexpected journey into education, originating from a need to ensure financial security for his children as a single father. He speaks about his progression from being an assistant principal to focusing on nationwide educational speaking engagements, emphasizing equity in education, ...
Apr 04, 2024•32 min•Ep. 26
In this reflection, Stacy, who is both in the military and a military spouse, shares her personal experiences and challenges of being part of a military family. Reflecting on a week of unpredictable events and the need for flexibility, She highlights the unique struggles and resilience of military spouses. From dealing with deployments and maintaining communication through video calls to handling unexpected situations and the complexities of purchasing a home online, this reflection underscores ...
Apr 01, 2024•8 min•Ep. 25
In this episode, Stacy chats with her longtime friend and fellow clinician, Chelle Taylor. They recall their mutual training in the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics under Dr. Bruce Perry, which greatly influenced their approach as clinicians. Chelle shares experience in early intervention work with families and children up to 5 years old, and she stresses the importance of the role of relationships and authenticity in therapy, pointing out that love can be the strategy while maintaining pro...
Mar 28, 2024•31 min•Ep. 24
In this reflection, Stacy reflects on a sewage pipe break in her home, using it as a springboard to dive into the broader theme of perspective. She highlights how life's experiences, both minor and significant, shape our ability to view situations in relative terms. Emphasizing the development of the cortex, which greatly influences our critical thinking, problem-solving, and perspective-taking abilities, she points out that perspective is a gift that comes with age and experience. Stacy also di...
Mar 25, 2024•6 min•Ep. 23
In this episode, Marcel Hernandez opens up about his personal and professional journeys in working with justice-involved youth in Nashville, Tennessee. As the founder of BeAboutChange, Marcel shares how he weaves his experiences from his recovery journey into his work, focusing on the power of relationships in promoting brain development, mental health and overcoming trauma. He also talks about his role as development director for Tucker's House, a non-profit that provides home modifications for...
Mar 21, 2024•44 min•Ep. 22
In this episode, Stacy shares insights on understanding triggers, particularly in the context of interactions with children, whether they are one's own children, students, or clients. With nearly two decades of experience as a clinician and a long history of working with children and families, she introduces the concept of triggers—what activates our stress responses in relation to children. The core of this reflection revolves around five critical questions to ask oneself when triggered by a ch...
Mar 18, 2024•10 min•Ep. 21
In this interview, Stacy talks with Brian Post, a mental health professional focused on the importance of love and self-reflection in helping adoptive families and individuals struggling with trauma. Over their conversation, Stacy and Brian discuss the foundational principles of his work including his stress model — the idea that all behavior is a reaction to stress, compounded by either fear or love. Brian emphasizes the importance of clinicians doing personal reflective work to best support th...
Mar 14, 2024•34 min•Ep. 20
In this episode, the Stacy reflects on the past week and the recurring theme of judgment, or rather, the importance of abstaining from it, across various situations. She urges listeners to show grace to themselves and others, emphasizing that most people are doing the best they can based on their unique circumstances and internal compass. Stacy advocates for letting go of perfection and self-judgment, encouraging listeners to approach the week ahead with less judgment towards themselves and othe...
Mar 11, 2024•5 min•Ep. 19
In this episode of Chitty Chats, host Stacy converses with U.S. Army Major, behavioral health officer, and founder of Focusing on Self, Qwanquita Wright. She discusses her journey in the U.S. Army and her passion for making a positive difference in people's lives. She emphasizes the importance of looking after one's own mental well-being, sharing insights from her personal experiences of dealing with grief and trauma. They also delve into the stigma surrounding mental health in the military and ...
Mar 07, 2024•29 min•Ep. 18
In this week's reflections, Stacy shares her thoughts derived from recent professional experiences, particularly around the importance of relationships and co-regulation. She talks about how these concepts apply across various settings, from education to military to parenting. Stacy speaks about how co-regulation is key to self regulation. Finally, she encourages listeners to consider their own relationships and how they contribute to or derive co-regulation from them....
Mar 04, 2024•5 min•Ep. 17
Katie Kinder, known for her iconic teal glasses, is a dedicated educator with a long history in teaching. In this conversation, she discusses her early resistance to join the profession, her mother’s influence, and how her experiences led her to become a teacher. After entering the teaching field, she began observing and learning from the best teachers to improve her skills. She also discusses the importance of a safe, engaging, and loving learning environment for students. She highlights the im...
Feb 29, 2024•32 min•Ep. 16
In this reflection, Stacy shares her thoughts on navigating the challenging world of parenting teenagers. She introduces her concept 'money in the bank', a strategy she advocates for maintaining healthy relationships, especially with teenagers, and she emphasizes the importance of connection in these relationships even when it becomes challenging when all they want is independence. The 'money in the bank' concept helps understand and manage emotional responses, building a neutral ground within t...
Feb 26, 2024•11 min•Ep. 19
In this episode, Stacy interviews Josh Varner, who plays a significant role in the trauma-informed space helping educators in schools. Josh shares his unconventional journey from being a college football coach to becoming an advocate for trauma-informed practices. He discusses how crucial it is to bring down complicated neuroscience concepts to easy, digestible teaching for every part of the educator's ecosystem, including bus drivers and canteen workers. He emphasizes the importance of co-regul...
Feb 22, 2024•21 min•Ep. 15
Diane Gould, a licensed clinical social worker and PDA specialist, shares her journey and insights into the world of neurodivergence and the Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) profile of Autism. The discussion explores the trauma faced by neurodivergent individuals, the crucial role of co-regulation in managing behavior, the significance of understanding and adapting to diverse 'brain wirings', and the dangers of blame culture in education and parenting. Diane also touches on the struggles face...
Feb 15, 2024•30 min•Ep. 14
In this episode of 'Chitty Chats with Stacy', Stacy hosts Tracie Chauvin, a clinical social worker, and the director of student support programs for Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools. Tracie discusses the challenges and successes of integrating trauma-informed, equity-driven, and restorative practices across a large school district to change and improve public education. She emphasizes the importance of building relationships, showing gratitude, and establishing a shared language within the sch...
Feb 10, 2024•35 min•Ep. 13
Host Stacy York Nation hosts her younger sister, Stephanie Neuman, a licensed clinical social worker, who was previously a police officer for over 10 years. Exploring Stephanie’s journey from law enforcement to therapy, they discuss the impact of trauma, and how her experience propelled her to seek a Master's degree and start her own practice focusing on therapy for police and first responders. Emphasizing the importance of mental health work in understanding and managing trauma, Stephanie expla...
Feb 01, 2024•30 min•Ep. 12
Stacy Nation, a licensed clinical social worker, hosts Erica Schuppe, an Occupational Therapist, for an in-depth discussion about stress, life transitions and balancing work and personal lives. Erica shares her experiences on her 20-year career in occupational therapy, her role as a foster, adoptive and biological mom, and her private practice. Drawing from her professional and personal encounters, she emphasizes the need for authenticity and adequately navigating individual and systemic stress....
Jan 25, 2024•35 min•Ep. 11
Authentic Conversations and Heart-Centered Approaches in Education In this episode of Stacy York's YouTube series, Stacy dialogues with her dear friend and school principal Jen Stein. Discussing both Jen's personal and professional life, they explore how she navigates her integral roles as an educator, a mother, a wife, and an advocate for neurodiverse children. A major topic in their conversation is maintaining authenticity and practicing gratitude in the overwhelming sphere of public education...
Jan 19, 2024•25 min•Ep. 10
In this episode of Chitty Chats with Stacy, join Stacy Nation and Morgan Oaks as they delve into the journey of personal growth. From unpacking deeply ingrained messages to redefining strength and courage, they explore the importance of vulnerability and the power of curiosity. Discover how to overcome limitations, embrace possibility, and live a passionate life. This candid conversation also focuses on men's personal growth and the impact of embracing one's true self. Get ready to be inspired a...
Jan 12, 2024•30 min•Ep. 9
In this episode of Chitty Chats with Stacy, Stacy Nation sits down with Eric Nachtigal, a member of the resilience team at SSDaC. Eric shares his experience as a behavior intervention consultant in public education for the past 29 years, working with teachers and students in counseling, teaching, and behavioral intervention. He discusses his mission to help struggling kids and build their resilience, emphasizing the impact that one caring adult can have on a child's life. Stacy and Eric also del...
Jan 04, 2024•10 min•Ep. 8
