Interoception… the little known key to self-regulation

In today’s episode, host Jill Wright sits down with occupational therapist and interoception expert, Kelly Mahler, to explore a critical yet often overlooked sense: interoception. Kelly shares how she first discovered interoception through groundbreaking research by Dr. Bud Craig and why this sense is essential for emotional regulation and mental health.Tune in to learn how interoception impacts neurodivergent individuals, how it connects to self-awareness, and how parents and professionals can support children in developing a stronger sense of their internal signals.What You'll Learn in This Episode:✅ What interoception is and why it matters✅ How Kelly Mahler became passionate about this field✅ The connection between interoception and emotional regulation✅ Why interoception is particularly important for neurodivergent individuals✅ Practical strategies for improving interoception awareness✅ Kelly’s expert advice for parents, educators, and professionalsAbout Kelly:Kelly Mahler is an award-winning occupational therapist, author, and interoception groupie known for her boundless curiosity and fondness for crunching pinecones. Holding a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy, she has served school-aged children and adults for over 22 years. Kelly is author of 12 resources including The Interoception Curriculum, now used in over 30 countries worldwide. She enjoys speaking internationally on interoception, neuro affirming practices, and playful strategies for inner exploration using a lens of curiosity, validation and empathy.Connect With Kelly:Website: https://www.kelly-mahler.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelly_mahler Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kellymahlerResources Mentioned:Blog: https://www.kelly-mahler.com/resources/blogCurriculum: https://www.kelly-mahler.com/product/the-interoception-curriculum-bundle ⏳✨I’m Jill, a Time Management Expert and creator of the Time Magic™ Method.I help high performers create sustainable productivity through time + energy management that works for real life.My work blends practical systems, energy awareness, and neuro-affirming tools to help people manage their priorities, capacity, and workload without burning out.Built from my experience as an entrepreneur, former hospitality professional, and mom of four, Time Magic is designed for real humans navigating real responsibilities.Explore more:⏳ Take the Time Magic Quiz:⁠ ⁠⁠https://jillwright.ca/quiz ⁠⁠⁠Get the Time Magic™ Planner: A 90-day seasonal planner designed for ADHD and intuitive brains⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.jillwright.ca/planner ⁠⁠⁠💻 Download the Free Sustainable Productivity Toolkit: ⁠https://www.jillwright.ca/freebie⁠👉 For personalized support, ⁠book a Time Tune Up session⁠Connect with me:Website:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.jillwright.ca⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/energyandhours ⁠⁠⁠💛 Want to support my work? I keep the Energy + Hours podcast, ⁠Substack⁠, ⁠workshops⁠, and many of my ⁠resources⁠ free because I believe helpful information should be accessible. If something I’ve shared has helped you and you’d like to help me keep creating more of it, you can ⁠support my work on Buy Me a Coffee here⁠.