This is a repeat episode from a couple of years ago, because it was absolutely brilliant.

In this conversation, Dr Stuart Shanker discusses his journey in understanding self-regulation and stress through the lens of neuroscience. He explains the intersection of neuroscience and human behaviour, exploring concepts like the interbrain, homeostasis, and the impact of stress on emotional regulation and development.

Key Takeaways:

• Stress and Human Behaviour: Understanding how stress affects human behaviour and the importance of self-regulation in managing stress effectively.
• Neuroscience Insights: Insights into the limbic system and midbrain, and their roles in emotional regulation and stress response.
• Global Knowledge Dissemination: The importance of spreading knowledge about stress and self-regulation both in Canada and globally.
• Homeostasis and Stress: The concept of homeostasis and how excessive stress can lead to imbalance in the body's systems.
• Practical Applications: Practical strategies for self-regulation that can improve mental and physical well-being.

Resources

MEHRIT Centre

Self-Reg GLOBAL

Website: https://self-reg.ca/

Stuart  is the author of the Self-Reg trilogy: Calm, Alert and Learning: Classroom Strategies for Self-Regulation (Pearson 2012), Self-Reg: How to Help Your Child (and You) Break the Stress Cycle and Successfully Engage with Life (Penguin 2016); Reframed: Self-Reg for a Just Society (UofT Press 2020), and with Susan Hopkins, Self-Reg Schools: A Handbook for Educators (Pearson 2019).

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuartshanker/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StuartShankerSelfReg/

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03:41 Stuart Shanker's Journey and the Merit Centre

09:23 The Evolution of Neuroscience and Human Behaviour

17:33 Understanding the Interbrain and Its Role

25:25 Homeostasis and Its Impact on Behaviour

27:54 Understanding Homeostatic Imbalance

33:15 Self-Regulation vs. Self-Control

35:18 Recognising Stress in Children

38:27 The Importance of Calmness

42:27 Allostatic Overload and Its Implications

48: 54 Adaptive vs. Maladaptive Self-Regulation

57:52 The Role of Exercise in Self-Regulation