The Individual Matters Podcast

What Kids Really Need to Learn: A Brain Based Approach is a powerful conversation for parents, teachers, and educators who want to better understand student behavior, learning, and emotional regulation. In this episode, leadership strategist and former educator Lisa Riegel, Ph.D., shares a brain-based, neurodevelopmental approach to helping kids focus, manage emotions, and thrive in school and at home.Watch on YouTubeYou will learn how biology and environment shape learning and behavior, why willpower and compliance are not enough, and how the unconscious brain influences attention, motivation, and emotional responses. Lisa introduces the NeuroWell framework and explains how to create supportive, engaging, and emotionally safe environments for children and adults.This episode covers practical strategies for classroom management, positive behavior support, emotional regulation, social-emotional learning, and trauma-informed education. We explore how to ask supportive questions that build confidence, reduce anxiety, and keep thinking engaged. You will also learn how to teach kids about their brains, improve communication, build positive routines, and start each day with intention.If you are a parent, teacher, school leader, counselor, or homeschool educator looking for science-based tools, parenting strategies, and brain-informed teaching methods, this episode is for you.Connect with Lisa:https://lisariegel.com/https://www.epinstitute.net/Purchase Lisa's Books❤️ Subscribe for more tips and strategies! Individual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations.🎤 Podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/individualmatters/✅ Website: https://individualmatters.org🆇: https://x.com/DiscoverActGrow🎬 YouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmatters🎬 Rumble https://rumble.com/user/IndividualMatters👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrow📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/🚨 Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/

In this episode, “Conscious Home Design: How Our Space Shapes Our Life,” we explore how the environments we live in directly influence our happiness, health, relationships, learning, and overall sense of meaning. This conversation is perfect for anyone interested in self improvement, optimized living, intentional design, or creating a home that truly supports a full and balanced life.Watch this episode on YouTubeOur guest, Talor Steward, is an architect who specializes in integrating architecture, psychology, and consciousness through his Conscious Home Design philosophy. He explains how thoughtful home design can support emotional well being, positive relationships, creativity, learning, and long term life satisfaction. Drawing on Maslow’s hierarchy of needs and the Harvard Study of Adult Happiness, Talor breaks down what actually makes people happy as they age and how those principles can be reflected in the layout, flow, and function of a home.We discuss the different types of relationships that matter most, how environment shapes behavior and learning, and why homes should be designed to support connection, calm, and purpose. Listeners will come away with clear frameworks, real world examples, and specific strategies they can implement right away, whether they are building, renovating, or simply rethinking their space.This episode is especially valuable for parents, homeowners, architects, educators, and anyone seeking a more intentional, meaningful, and fulfilling life through design.Talor Stewart is a licensed architect with over 25 years experience. His book Conscious Home Design has hit the #1 best seller list in 7 countries so far. Specializing in single and multi-family homes and intentional communities, he works with clients all over the United States and select places internationally. He also offers a certification program for other designers and architects to learn the CHD method to help their clients apply the life changing principles wherever they are. Find out more by visiting https://ConsciousHomeDesign.com❤️ Subscribe for more tips and strategies! Individual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations.🎤 Podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/individualmatters/✅ Website: https://individualmatters.org🆇: https://x.com/DiscoverActGrow🎬 YouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmatters🎬 Rumble https://rumble.com/user/IndividualMatters👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrow📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/🚨 Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/

In The Less Stress Doc’s Guide to a Calmer Life, retired physician and stress expert Dr. Gary Sprouse (“The Less Stress Doc”) breaks down what stress really is, why our bodies react the way they do, and how we can take back control with simple, effective techniques. He shares clear examples, practical tools, and easy steps anyone can use to feel more grounded and less overwhelmed. If you’re feeling on edge, stuck in your head, or worried about the upcoming holidays, this episode offers a calm, reassuring roadmap you can start using today. Tune in for smart, accessible insights that can help you stress less and live with more clarity and peace.Dr. Sprouse graduated from George Washington University Medical School in the top 10% of his class before going to practice in Maryland for 38 years. He is a member of Mensa and author of Highway to Your Happy Place: A Roadmap to Less Stress. He has also collaborated on a book with Jack Canfield (author of “Chicken Soup for the Soul): Mindset Matters, a best-seller on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Website: https://www.thelessstressdoc.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lessstressdocInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lessstressdoc/❤️ Subscribe for more tips and strategies! Individual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations.🎤 Podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/individualmatters/✅ Website: https://individualmatters.org🆇: https://x.com/DiscoverActGrow🎬 YouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmatters🎬 Rumble https://rumble.com/user/IndividualMatters👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrow📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/🚨 Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/

Out of Your Head, Into the Holidays is a powerful personal development and self improvement episode designed to help you manage holiday stress, anxiety, and depression with practical, relatable strategies. In this conversation, author, blogger, and software developer Brian Sachetta shares clear, actionable tips for navigating the emotional challenges that come with the holiday season. If you are a parent, clinician, mental health professional, or anyone striving to reduce stress and improve emotional well-being, this episode offers grounded guidance you can start using today. Watch on YoutubeWe explore Brian’s books, Get Out of Your Head volumes 1 and 2, which draw fascinating parallels between computer systems and the human mind. Brian explains how understanding these systems can help you break negative thought loops, regulate your emotions, and bring more calm, clarity, and control into your life. This episode is perfect for viewers looking for anxiety relief, stress management tools, and fresh perspectives on mental health during the holiday season. Whether you want practical techniques for staying present, handling family dynamics, avoiding burnout, or simply feeling better as the holidays approach, this conversation delivers valuable insights for creating a more peaceful and balanced December. Connect with Brian: Website: https://getoutofyourhead.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/getoutofyourhead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/getoutofyourheadbooks "Get Out of Your Head (Vol 1): A Toolkit for Living With and Overcoming Anxiety" https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07L5Z6V75 "Get Out of Your Head (Vol 2); Navigating the Abyss of Depression: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09KQ4FLBW❤️ Subscribe for more tips and strategies! Individual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations.🎤 Podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/individualmatters/✅ Website: https://individualmatters.org🆇: https://x.com/DiscoverActGrow🎬 YouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmatters🎬 Rumble https://rumble.com/user/IndividualMatters👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrow📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/🚨 Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/

Get your kids ready for the school year with confidence! In this episode of our parent education podcast, we sit down with expert parent coach Rachel Poirier to share expert back-to-school tips that help ease anxiety, build routines, and support executive functioning skills. Whether you're a parent, teacher, mental health counselor, or work with children in any capacity, this video is packed with actionable strategies to make the back-to-school transition smooth and stress-free. Discover how to create a school planning routine, develop healthy morning and evening habits, and support your child’s emotional and mental well-being. Learn how executive function skills like time management, organization, and flexible thinking play a key role in school success—and how you can strengthen them at home. Perfect for parents of elementary, middle, and high school students, this back-to-school guide will help you feel prepared and empowered. Watch this Episode on YouTubeRachel Poirier, M.Ed., Board Certified Behavior Analyst, is a parent coach and school consultant with expertise in Executive Functioning. Her passion for working with families was born out of her two-decades long career in education, teaching and training teachers both in the US and internationally, and her own unexpected parenting path. She works with “neurodiverse” kids: giftedness and 2e, ADHD, learning disorders, ASD, anxiety. Connect with Rachel Poirier: https://www.peartreebx.com/ Download Rachel's FREE workbooks: 👉"Finding Your Family's True North Through Shared Values" https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/1200906/147258094252983731/share 👉"Inviting Curiosity" https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/1200906/147570292174096088/share ❤️ Subscribe for more tips and strategies to support your child or student! Individual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations. 🎤 Podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/individualmatters/ ✅ Website: https://individualmatters.org 🆇: https://x.com/DiscoverActGrow 🎬 YouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmatters 🎬 Rumble https://rumble.com/user/IndividualMatters 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrow 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/ 🚨 Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/ #neurodevelopment #self-improvement #learning

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with a remarkable teen who shares her journey of embracing Superpower Thinking—a mindset shaped by the unique gifts of ADHD and dyslexia. Through her personal story, she offers powerful insight into how learning differences can become strengths when properly understood and supported.Venice Mitchell is Miss Mesa County Teen 2025. Now competing for the title of Miss Colorado Teen, she advocates for students with learning differences such as dyslexia and ADHD, encouraging them to embrace these unique styles of thinking as superpowers.This episode is perfect for students, parents, teachers, tutors, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and mental health counselors seeking to better understand the neurodivergent mind. If you're looking to learn more about how ADHD, dyslexia strengths, and neurodiversity in education can be reframed as assets, you’re in the right place.You’ll hear about:Creative problem-solving from a dyslexic perspectiveHow ADHD can unlock innovation and driveEmpowering kids through mindset shiftsPractical advice for supporting neurodivergent learnersWhether you're a parent navigating ADHD and dyslexia with your child, or an educator looking to foster supportive learning environments, this conversation will shift your perspective. Discover how we can transform challenges into capabilities by redefining what it means to think differently.Connect with Venice on InstagramDon’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more parent education and expert insights on learning differences and neurodivergent success!Individual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations.🎤 Podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/individualmatters/✅ Website: https://individualmatters.org🆇: https://x.com/DiscoverActGrow🎬 YouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmatters👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrow📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/🚨 Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/

Feeling stuck? In “Getting Unstuck: An Enneagram Coach’s Guide to Change”, we explore powerful tools for personal growth, emotional awareness, and lasting transformation. Whether you're a parent, clinician, teacher, counselor, or simply someone striving for self-improvement, this episode is packed with valuable insights on how to overcome internal blocks and create meaningful change using the Enneagram. Certified Enneagram Coach, Chelsie Engle, of Elite Enneagram Coaching, dives into practical strategies to help you shift patterns, improve emotional intelligence, and build healthier relationships—with yourself and others. Learn how to recognize your type’s unique stress triggers, identify blind spots, and embrace growth pathways rooted in neuroscience, psychology, and compassionate coaching.This episode is perfect for mental health professionals, personal coaches, and parents looking for new tools to support emotional development, communication, and behavior change. Clinicians will gain useful Enneagram-informed strategies to integrate into therapy and education.Watch on YouTubeChelsie Engle is a Certified Enneagram coach. At her practice, Elite Enneagram Coaching, she helps clients discover why they feel stuck, how to release these core struggles, and live more present and connected so they can be the best versions of themselves. https://www.eliteenneagramcoaching.com/ #Enneagram #SelfImprovement #EmotionalIntelligence #PersonalGrowth #MentalHealth #ParentingTips #TherapistTools #LifeCoach #MindsetShift #GettingUnstuck #HealingJourney #ParentEducation #ClinicianSupport #InnerWork #SelfAwareness #TeacherResources #MentalWellness #CoachingTools #GrowthMindset❤️ Subscribe for more tips and strategies to support your child or student!Individual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations.🎤 Podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/individualmatters/✅ Website: https://individualmatters.org🆇: https://x.com/DiscoverActGrow🎬 YouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmatters👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrow📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/🚨 Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/#neurodevelopment #self-improvement #learning

Are you a parent navigating the challenges of raising a neurodivergent child? In “Guiding Bright Minds: Parent Support and Resources for Neurodivergent Children,” we dive deep into expert strategies, support systems, and educational resources for parents of children with ADHD, dyslexia, autism, and other learning differences. Tiffany Feingold shares valuable insights on how to advocate for your child, build a personalized support network, and partner with teachers, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and mental health professionals. Whether you're seeking tools to help your dyslexic child read, ADHD behavior management tips, or emotional support for parenting a neurodivergent child, this episode is your go-to guide. Perfect for parents, educators, and therapists committed to unlocking every child’s potential. Watch on YouTubeTiffany Feingold is co-founder and CEO of Guiding Bright Minds, a practice she launched in 2020 with her husband. Guiding Bright Minds connects parents with passionate vetted providers and educators and provide education, resources, and support. Looking for services to support your family? Guiding Bright Minds connects parents with passionate vetted providers and educators and provide education, resources, and support. Your partner in your family's journey! visit us at: https://www.guidingbrightminds.com/ Guiding Bright Minds Neurodiversity Resource Fair: Join Tiffany for the 3rd annual all-encompassing Neurodiversity Resource Fair. An event for the entire family. It is never too late to plan for your child's future. https://www.guidingbrightminds.com/neurodiversity-resource-fair-25 ❤️ Subscribe for more tips and strategies to support your child or student! Individual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations. 🎤 Podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/individualmatters/ ✅ Website: https://individualmatters.org 🆇: https://x.com/DiscoverActGrow 🎬 YouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmatters 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrow 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/ 🚨 Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/ #neurodevelopment #self-improvement #learning

Are you looking for powerful ways to support neurodiverse students in developing critical thinking, social skills, and cognitive flexibility? In this eye-opening episode, Brian Reynolds (The Bridge Teachers) explores how playing Bridge can be a game-changer for neurodiverse thinkers, including children with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other cognitive differences.Bridge isn’t just a classic card game—it’s an incredible tool for building executive function, improving decision-making, and enhancing strategic thinking. Whether you're a parent seeking educational games, a mental health counselor, a success coach, or someone passionate about strategy games, this episode will show how Bridge can help unlock potential in neurodiverse minds.Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vmQ3Ot2muC8 🎯 What You’ll Learn:✅ The cognitive benefits of Bridge for ADHD, autism, and dyslexia✅ How Bridge enhances memory, focus, and problem-solving✅ The social-emotional skills gained through team play✅ Why Bridge is a fun and engaging tool for learningBrian Reynolds is a bridge teacher and owner of The Bridge Teachers. He learned bridge in college, and an avid game-player his whole life, he took to it quickly and never stops trying to improve his game. Brian can often be found on BBO playing with clients, or, if he’s lucky, his favorite partner, Samantha.Brian offers a free 15-minute Zoom lesson to interested students (and parents). Connect with him here: https://thebridgeteachers.com/#Neurodiversity #ParentEducation #ADHDSupport #AutismParenting #StrategyGames #BrainGames #ChildDevelopment #ExecutiveFunction #MentalHealth #BridgeGameIndividual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations.🎤 Podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/individualmatters/✅ Website: https://individualmatters.org🆇: https://x.com/DiscoverActGrow🎬 YouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmatters👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrow📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/🚨 Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/#neurodevelopment #self-improvement #learning

Want to raise confident, kind, and responsible kids - and scaffold standards that are true to your family's beliefs? In this episode, we dive into the importance of family values and how they shape your and your child's character, behavior, and emotional well-being. Whether you're a parent, teacher, or family therapist, this discussion is packed with expert parenting tips to help you instill lifelong values in children. Watch on YouTube ✅ What You'll Learn in This Episode:✔️ How to build a strong family culture at home✔️ Tips for teaching kids respect, empathy, and responsibility✔️ The impact of positive parenting on child development✔️ Strategies for fostering strong parent-child relationshipsThis episode is perfect for new parents, educators, and child therapists looking for practical parenting advice to help children thrive. If you're searching for how to raise respectful children, effective parenting strategies, or family bonding tips, this is the episode for you!Rachel Poirier, M.Ed., Board Certified Behavior Analyst, is a parent coach and school consultant with expertise in Executive Functioning. Her passion for working with families was born out of her two-decades long career in education, teaching and training teachers both in the US and internationally, and her own unexpected parenting path. She works with “neurodiverse” kids: giftedness and 2e, ADHD, learning disorders, ASD, anxiety.Connect with Rachel Poirier: https://www.peartreebx.com/Download Rachel's FREE workbooks:👉"Finding Your Family's True North Through Shared Values" https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/1200906/147258094252983731/share👉"Inviting Curiosity" https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/1200906/147570292174096088/share 📌👉 Subscribe for More Parenting Tips! 🔔Individual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations.✅ Website: https://individualmatters.org🆇: https://x.com/DiscoverActGrow🎬 YouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmatters👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrow📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/🚨 Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/#neurodevelopment #self-improvement #learning