TAKING THE HELM with Lynn McLaughlin

Author: Lynn McLaughlin

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Ep 164: More Than Behaviour: Understanding the Mind-Body Connection in Children
Wednesday, 15 April, 2026

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐰𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧’𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐥?Guest host Kathryn Collins sits down with Lisa Danahy, founder of Create Calm, to explore what it really means to support a child’s emotional and behavioural regulation. We often focus on what we see -tantrums, defiance, big reactions - but beneath it all is something deeper: the connection between the mind, the body, and a child’s developing sense of self.Lisa shares a powerful shift in perspective… from controlling behaviour to creating the conditions where children feel safe enough to learn how to regulate themselves.Key points: 💥 Why discipline needs to be redefined💥 The role of movement, breath, and the nervous system💥 Why children need us to model the skills we expect from them💥 How “testing limits” is actually a sign of trust and growth💥 Simple, practical ways to build regulation before challenging moments happen.This conversation is a reminder that calm isn’t something we demand from children… it’s something we help them discover, starting with ourselves.With an MS in Yoga Therapy and BA in Psychology, over 30 years as a school administrator and SEL curriculum developer, and certification as an advanced educator and trainer, Lisa is highly skilled at creating accessible, evidence-based, successful curricula for behavioral and emotional regulation, as well as physical and mental health. Connect with Lisa: https://linktr.ee/lisadanahy?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=The Primary Purpose of This Podcast Is To Educate, Which Does Not Constitute Professional Advice or Services. The Views and Opinions Expressed are Those of The Guests. Their Appearance on The Podcast Does Not Imply Any Endorsement of Them, Their Products, or Their Services. Connect with Lynn:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynnmclaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkye...LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynn-mcla...Website: https://lynnmclaughlin.com/