All About the Feels

Episode 12 Sensory Diets

Today, we’re diving into a topic that comes up in almost every conversation about supporting kids and adults with sensory processing disorder: sensory diets. No, we’re not talking about what’s on your plate for dinner. A sensory diet is a carefully designed set of activities and supports that provide the sensory input a person needs to stay focused, calm, and organized throughout the day.

Episode 11 The Journey to Diagnosis Part 2

Today, we’re finishing up the dive into a topic that every family navigating sensory processing disorder eventually faces—the journey to diagnosis. This isn’t just an appointment or a label; it’s a path filled with questions, reassurance, doubt, and ultimately, clarity about how to best support your child. Plus lots of talk about my family's specific journey!

Episode 10 The Journey to Diagnosis Part 1

Today, we’re diving into a topic that every family navigating sensory processing disorder eventually faces—the journey to diagnosis. This isn’t just an appointment or a label; it’s a path filled with questions, reassurance, doubt, and ultimately, clarity about how to best support your child.

Episode 9 Introceptive Sensory System

Welcome to today’s episode! Today, we’re focusing on the interoceptive sensory system—our sense of internal body signals. We’ll explore how the interoceptive system works, how Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) can impact the way people experience and interpret internal cues, and, most importantly, strategies and supports to help those who face interoceptive sensory challenges. Whether you’re a parent, educator, therapist, or simply curious about how our senses shape our experiences, this episode will offer valuable insights and actionable tips for supporting the interoceptive system in everyday life.

Episode 8 Proprioceptive Sensory System

Today, we’re focusing on the proprioceptive sensory system—our body’s sense of position, movement, and force. We’ll explore how the proprioceptive system works, how Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) can impact the way people experience body awareness, and, most importantly, strategies and supports to help those who face proprioceptive sensory challenges. Whether you’re a parent, educator, therapist, or simply curious about how our senses shape our experiences, this episode will offer valuable insights and actionable tips for supporting the proprioceptive system in everyday life.