EP13: What Children Know About Presence That Adults Forget

Many adults struggle to 'be calm' or meditate especially if they’re overstimulated or neurodivergent. In this conversation, former teacher Rachel McKenna describes how emotional regulation starts earlier than we think and describes the things we lose touch of as we grow up.We cover:Why stillness doesn’t work for every mindHow mindfulness can be adapted for children, adolescents and neurodivergent peopleWhat children understand that adults often miss out on and how to reconnectRachel is a Mindfulness-Based Clinical Hypnotherapist, Mindfulness Teacher, Teacher Trainer and NLP Coach. She has worked with schools, educators, NHS staff, and mindfulness teachers across the UK, specialising in adapting mindfulness practices to meet different emotional and neurological needs.Connect with Rachel:Resources: https://linktr.ee/rachel_mckenna_mindfulnessInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachel_mckenna_mindfulnessConnect with me:Website: https://www.mindfullyissie.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/issie-wan-0aa27516b/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfullyissie/Support the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/mindfullyissie