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EPISODE · Apr 23, 2025 · 23 MIN

Interoception… the little known key to self-regulation

from Energy + Hours · host Jill Wright, Time Management Expert

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 ResourcesTake the Time Magic Quiz:⁠ ⁠⁠https://jillwright.ca/quiz ⁠⁠⁠Download the Free ADHD Time Tips:⁠ ⁠⁠https://jillwright.ca/adhd-tips⁠⁠⁠Join the Momentum Membership: Weekly planning, accountability, and co-working for nonlinear entrepreneurs⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.jillwright.ca/mometum-membership ⁠⁠⁠Get the Time Magic™ Planner: A 90-day seasonal planner designed for ADHD and intuitive brains⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.jillwright.ca/planner ⁠⁠⁠About Jill WrightJill Wright is a Time Management Expert, author, and award-winning speaker who helps ambitious women, moms, and entrepreneurs manage time and energy in a way that feels aligned, flexible, and sustainable. Through her Energy + Hours™ podcast, Momentum Membership, and Time Magic™ Planner, she’s redefining productivity for the modern, nonlinear brain.Connect with JillWebsite:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.jillwright.ca⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/energyandhours ⁠⁠⁠Substack:⁠ ⁠⁠https://energyandhours.substack.com⁠⁠

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 ResourcesTake the Time Magic Quiz:⁠ ⁠⁠https://jillwright.ca/quiz ⁠⁠⁠Download the Free ADHD Time Tips:⁠ ⁠⁠https://jillwright.ca/adhd-tips⁠⁠⁠Join the Momentum Membership: Weekly planning, accountability, and co-working for nonlinear entrepreneurs⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.jillwright.ca/mometum-membership ⁠⁠⁠Get the Time Magic™ Planner: A 90-day seasonal planner designed for ADHD and intuitive brains⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.jillwright.ca/planner ⁠⁠⁠About Jill WrightJill Wright is a Time Management Expert, author, and award-winning speaker who helps ambitious women, moms, and entrepreneurs manage time and energy in a way that feels aligned, flexible, and sustainable. Through her Energy + Hours™ podcast, Momentum Membership, and Time Magic™ Planner, she’s redefining productivity for the modern, nonlinear brain.Connect with JillWebsite:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.jillwright.ca⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/energyandhours ⁠⁠⁠Substack:⁠ ⁠⁠https://energyandhours.substack.com⁠⁠

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