Episode #242: How to Avoid Stress Buildup & Dysregulation in Kids & Ourselves

My guest this week is Jason Campbell.

We are discussing how to avoid stress buildup and dysregulation in kids and ourselves by learning how to create more space in your life--and I don't just mean physical space--we're talking about the space we need in our minds, thoughts, feelings, bodies, and the environment around us. Learning how to create this space allows us to be more reflective and responsive when things happen, as opposed to being reactive. We explore practical ways to not only avoid the buildup of toxic stress, emotions and experiences, but also how to be more resilient, especially when we're navigating particularly tough times and seasons with our kids and in our own adult lives.

Jason Campbell's journey into meditation, music and wellness began 44 years ago, at the age of 8, when his teacher told him to never listen to notes, but instead to listen to the space in between the notes. He's been creating music ever since and has released over 100 albums and has been #1 on multiple billboards and Amazon charts. Jason is also a seventh degree black belt and co founder of Zen Wellness. His unique perspective on health, wellness and spiritual growth comes from his lifelong study of both music and the ancient arts of Eastern Health, medicine, meditation and enlightenment. His music and teachings have opened meditation to thousands of people who have never meditated before, or who have tried meditation and failed in their effort to simply sit still and clear the mind. Jason often says “Be still for one song, five minutes per day, close your eyes and breathe with the bell. It can change your life.” On a personal note, Jason is the father of two young adult children and understands what it means to navigate the many challenges that come along with having kids and the extra needs they bring.

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Episode Takeaways

Episode Intro … 00:00:30

Introduction to Jason Campbell … 00:01:40

Ideas of What Meditation is Supposed to Be … 00:5:50

Be Present Now … 00:9:45 

Creating More Space to be Regulated … 00:14:47

Counterintuitive Approach to Being Less Reactive … 00:20:40

Avoiding Chronic Stress Buildup: Purging … 00:29:00

3 Minute Breathing Exercise … 00:34:50

Where Emotions Live in the Body … 00:41:40 

Resources & Episode Wrap Up … 00:45:30

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