Complex Conversations

Ep. 14: Our Amazing Sensory Systems- Understanding Sensory Processing with Kathryn Hamlin-Pacheco, OTR/L

Join Chasity and Kathryn as they dive into the complex but fascinating world of sensory processing. They take an in depth look at each sensory system and break them apart to give the listener a thorough understanding of the system and what happens when they are not integrated correctly. Chasity and Kathryn have a lighthearted chat about a complex subject, making it accessible to everyone! Kathryn is a Occupational Therapist, an author, and a former teacher, who effectively and passionately teaches others about the sensory system, empowering parents to help their own children. Her book, "How to be a brain Executive," has helped countless people better understand the sensory needs of their own children. And, her brand new online learning platform for parents goes even more in depth in assisting caregivers to take control of their child's sensory health. Connect with Kathryn here: Website: ⁠https://www.brainexecutiveprogram.com/⁠ [https://www.brainexecutiveprogram.com/] Online Courses: ⁠https://www.brainexecutiveprogram.com/online-learning⁠ [https://www.brainexecutiveprogram.com/online-learning] Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/brain_executive_program/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/brain_executive_program/] Connect with Chasity here: Website: ⁠https://www.bluebeecollective.com/⁠ [https://www.bluebeecollective.com/] Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bluebeecollective/ [https://www.instagram.com/bluebeecollective/]

Biohacking: The Breathing-Brain Connection with Karindy Ong, MA, CCC-SLP

Join Chasity and Karindy as they discuss a holistic and integrated approach to speech language pathology, connecting the brain, fascia, and other body systems to treating oral and language disorders. In this conversation, Chasity and Karindy dive deep into the importance of airway, activation and movement of fascia, connecting the brain and body through touch, releasing tension, improving breathing, and so much more. Karindy Ong is a speech language pathologist and myofunctional therapist, who has extensive experience treating complex brain injured patients and effectively treating underlying issues, leading to a high rate of function and recovery. Connect with Karindy and learn more about Myohackers SLP: Website: ⁠www.myohackerslp.com⁠ [www.myohackerslp.com] Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/myohackerslp/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/myohackerslp/] MyoMagic at Home Course: ⁠https://myohackerslp.mykajabi.com/myomagic⁠ [https://myohackerslp.mykajabi.com/myomagic] Connect with Chasity and learn more about Blue Bee Collective: Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.bluebeecollective.com/⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.bluebeecollective.com/] Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bluebeecollective/⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/bluebeecollective/] Join the Blue Bee Community: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/7018019951616805/?ref=share_group_link⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/7018019951616805/?ref=share_group_link]

Adapting Toys for Accessible Play with Greg Nakata, AIA

Chasity speaks with Greg Nakata of Adapted Design about making play accessible to children with disabilities. Greg believes that play is a right for every child, and teaches parents and caregivers how to adapt toys to make play more accessible for everyone. Greg is an architect by trade and also a disability dad who, after discovering how expensive adapted toys for his daughter were, is on a mission to empower other parents to adapt toys themselves. He is the author of "Let's Adapt for Everyone!" and posts tutorials for adapting toys on Instagram. Connect with Greg and learn about Adapted Design: Purchase his book, "Let's Adapt for Everyone!": https://www.blurb.com/b/11746858-let-s-adapt-for-everyone [https://www.blurb.com/b/11746858-let-s-adapt-for-everyone] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adapteddesign/ [https://www.instagram.com/adapteddesign/] Website: http://adapted-design.com/ [http://adapted-design.com/] Etsy: ⁠https://adapteddesign3d.etsy.com⁠ [https://adapteddesign3d.etsy.com/] Connect with Chasity and learn more about Blue Bee Collective: Website: ⁠https://www.bluebeecollective.com/⁠ [https://www.bluebeecollective.com/] Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bluebeecollective/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/bluebeecollective/] Join the Blue Bee Community: ⁠https://blue-bee-collective.mn.co/share/YOyNeofn1xP2XpXs?utm_source=manual [https://blue-bee-collective.mn.co/share/YOyNeofn1xP2XpXs?utm_source=manual]

Advocacy and Inclusion Through Medical Play with Mary Jenner with The Butterfly Pig

Chasity is joined by Mary Jenner, founder of The Butterfly Pig, which specializes in creating medically inclusive toys. They discuss the importance of play with toys that represent disability and a child's own personal medical journey. They also discuss how medical play toys can increase can be used to improve disability inclusion in the upcoming generation. Mary Jenner is an oncology nurse by training, who started making miniature toys replicating medical devices for her own patients on the pediatric oncology unit where she worked. Her passion has now grown into The Butterfly Pig, a company making medically inclusive toys. These miniature replicas of medical equipment are used for play therapy in the hospital and at home, to bring representation to kids with medical needs, and help them process their unique experiences through play. Please Share this important episode with everyone you know who has children! Let's help get these inclusive toys out to everyone! Connect with Mary and learn more about The Butterfly Pig: Website: https://thebutterflypig.com/ [https://thebutterflypig.com/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheButterflyPig [https://www.facebook.com/TheButterflyPig] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheButterflyPig/ [https://www.instagram.com/TheButterflyPig/] Connect with Chasity and learn more about Blue Bee Collective: Website: https://www.bluebeecollective.com/ [https://www.bluebeecollective.com/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluebeecollective/ [https://www.instagram.com/bluebeecollective/] Join the Blue Bee Community: https://blue-bee-collective.mn.co/share/YOyNeofn1xP2XpXs?utm_source=manual [https://blue-bee-collective.mn.co/share/YOyNeofn1xP2XpXs?utm_source=manual]

The Art of Breaking Down Movement into Micro-Goals with Dr. Lauren Baker, DPT

Chasity and Lauren discuss the art of movement and breaking down large goals into easy to manage micro-goals. They also discuss honoring each child's dignity through careful communication meeting them where they are. Dr Lauren Baker is a pediatric physical therapist who specializes in infants through Pre-k. She has experience working in early intervention, outpatient pediatrics, school based therapy and currently owns a cash based mobile pediatric physical therapy practice in Boise, Idaho. During her time as a PT, Dr. Baker has worked with children with a variety of health challenges and has found incredible purpose in helping parents celebrate each step forward their child makes in movement, often helping to guide parents to see changes they may not have noticed before.  Dr. Baker is also a four time author who prides herself in educating parents. Her most recent book, Tummy Time and Learning to Roll, focuses on helping parents learn how to master tummy time and help their children, creating a solid foundation on which to build the rest of their gross motor skills.  Connect with Lauren: Website:  https://drlaurenbaker.com/ [https://drlaurenbaker.com/] Free Online courses (tummy time-walking): https://drlaurenbaker.com/courses [https://drlaurenbaker.com/courses] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drlaurenbaker [https://www.youtube.com/drlaurenbaker] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlaurenbaker/ [https://www.instagram.com/drlaurenbaker/] Order her Tummy Time Book Today: https://a.co/d/h4JWK7t [https://a.co/d/h4JWK7t] Connect with Chasity and Learn more about the work of Blue Bee Collective: Website: https://www.bluebeecollective.com/ [https://www.bluebeecollective.com/] Blue Bee Community: https://blue-bee-collective.mn.co/spaces/12165500/feed [https://blue-bee-collective.mn.co/spaces/12165500/feed] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluebeecollective/ [https://www.instagram.com/bluebeecollective/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClIi0w-CJ31OwWbzfxxf9dw [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClIi0w-CJ31OwWbzfxxf9dw]