Pause and Breathe | Ep. 90

In this episode of the Every Brain is Different podcast, host Samantha Foote shares her insights on mastering self-regulation, especially for parents raising kids with autism and ADHD.Samantha talks about common challenges such as how fatigue, personal history, and complex situations can hinder one's ability to stay regulated.She emphasizes the importance of pausing and introduces effective breathing techniques like the 4-7-8 method, diaphragmatic breathing, and mindful breathing to manage stress and enhance clarity, focus, and emotional regulation. 00:00 Introduction to Self-Regulation00:13 Challenges in Self-Regulation01:57 The Power of Pausing02:02 Breathing Techniques for Self-Regulation03:35 Benefits of Pausing and Breathing04:41 Modeling Self-Regulation for Children05:28 Conclusion and Additional Resources  Connect with Samantha Foote!Website: https://everybrainisdifferent.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everybrainisdifferentYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@everybrainisdifferent