Move More, Learn More: The Importance of Bringing Movement, Art & Music Into Your Healthy Life

MMLM EP 7: The Regulated Classroom

Today's teachers and students are facing regulation challenges. Encouraged to sit, rather than move, students present with emotional overload, dysregulation, and inattention. Emily Read Daniels, M.Ed., MBA, the creator of The Regulated Classroom, has solutions, and she brings them to our Move More, Learn More Podcast. Emily is the creator and author of The Regulated Classroom, an evidence-based framework that enables educators to cultivate conditions for felt safety in the classroom.  She developed this framework after spending years as a school counselor working with dysregulated students and staff, knowing that teachers needed tools and practical strategies for coping with and recovering from trauma. Emily has a B.A. in Sociology and Women's Studies and a Master’s of Education in School Counseling from the University of Delaware. She also holds an MBA in Organizational and Environmental Sustainability from Antioch University New England. She is a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) through the NBCC (National Board of Certified Counselors) and continually refines her understanding of the applied science of trauma. She has completed more than 120 hours of training in Somatic Experiencing.™ She has trained in SMART (Sensory-Motor Arousal Therapy) as well as trauma-informed sensory modulation with Dr. Tina Champagne. She’s participated in small group consultation with Dr. Bessel van der Kolk and completed an introductory class in NMT™ (Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics).  Emily is also a Reiki practitioner and completed a certificate in the Penn Program for Mindfulness. She relishes opportunities for nerding out – refining her skills, broadening her knowledge, and improving her effectiveness as a trainer, consultant, facilitator, and leader.

MMLM EP 6: How Incorporating Movement in the Classroom at ALL Ages is a Game-Changer

In this episode of Move More, Learn More, Dr. Widmann discusses incorporating kinesthetic movement into instructional design to improve learning. Dr. Missy Widmann is a nationally recognized educational leader whose work sits at the intersection of educational neuroscience, classroom practice, and, most recently, artificial intelligence. With a doctoral degree specializing in Educational Neuroscience from Northeastern University (Seattle) and over two decades of experience in K–12 and higher education, Missy bridges research with practical application. As education evolves, so does her work. A growing curiosity about the intersection of AI, ethics, and neuroplasticity is guiding her on a new path.  As Co-Founder and President of Neural Education, Missy leads professional learning experiences that empower educators to design brain-aligned classrooms grounded in curiosity, movement, emotional engagement, and ethical use of technology. She also serves as a Visiting Professor at Pacific Lutheran University, where she prepares future educators to integrate neuroscience in ways that center human connection, equity, and transferable learning.

MMLM EP 5: Utilizing Auditory Neuroscience and Entrainment to Support Attention, Co-regulation, and Self-Regulation in Children

In this episode, we speak with the CEO of Advanced Brain Technologies, Alex Doman, about the use of psychoacoustics to alert attention and calm the mind. Dr. Kenney was eager to interview Alex, as she has worked with him since 2014. She is trained in two of ABT's programs, The Listening Program and In-Time, and she uses Vital Neuro at home and at the office with children, adolescents, and adults. Alex Doman is an entrepreneur, bestselling author, psychoacoustic music producer, and TEDx speaker with more than thirty years of experience in neurotechnology. His mission is to help children, adolescents, and adults achieve their optimal potential and become the best versions of themselves through music. Alex is the creator of The Listening Program and co-developer of In-Time with Shelia Allen, OTR, and Nacho Arimany, Musician for the Brain.  Learn more at https://advancedbrain.com

MMLM EP 4: Championing Movement, Wellbeing & Physical Literacy in Education

In today's episode of the Move More, Learn More Podcast, we speak with physical activity champion Nick Clement from Wales.  Nick studied sports science and is a certified coach. He possesses child-centered views, helping students develop self-esteem and confidence through sport and physical activity. Nick values giving children the opportunity to perform, explore, create, exercise, and build confidence through a variety of different projects and physical activities.  Nick is a bilingual teacher with over 10 years of experience in primary education.  He started his career as a supply teacher and has taught in primary schools across different counties throughout South Wales. You can learn more at: https://www.chieducation.co.uk/the-founder

MMLM EP 3: Creating School Environments That Support Children with Attention Deficits

In this episode, Deb Lund, OTR/L, speaks with us on the Move More, Learn More Podcast about creating school environments that support children's attention and self-regulation.  Debbie Lund is an experienced Occupational Therapist and Developmental Specialist with over 25 years of dedicated work supporting children and families. In this episode, Deb discusses her view of ADHD, neurodiversity, and her developmental framework.  Deb holds a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from McMaster University and an honors degree in Psychology. She is a Certified Clinical Services Professional in ADHD. Debbie is the Owner and CEO of a community-based, multidisciplinary practice and the founder of a microschool designed specifically for children with ADHD. She is a Certified ADHD Professional. Her work bridges research and clinical expertise with real-world application, translating neuroscience into practical strategies that support meaningful outcomes for children and families. She specializes in supporting children with ADHD, autism, regulation challenges, and specific learning disabilities, including dysgraphia, dyslexia, and dyscalculia. With advanced training in sensory processing, primitive reflex integration, motor coordination, and executive functioning, Debbie delivers practical, evidence-based interventions tailored to each child’s unique strengths and needs.