{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Innovative Schools Podcast","title":"S3:E10 - Students Need the Skill of Self-Regulation w/ Brad Chapin","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3812,"description":"In this episode of the Innovative Schools Podcast, we sit down with Brad Chapin to explore the power of self-regulation—for both educators and students. Brad breaks down how stress impacts the brain and body, why many challenging behaviors are actually skill deficits, and how teachers can intentionally help students build healthier responses to emotions and adversity. From “lizard brain” moments to practical classroom strategies, this conversation is packed with insights educators can apply immediately.🔑 Key Takeaways✔️ Self-regulation is a skill set—not a personality trait✔️ Every student and educator carries an invisible “backpack” of stress and experiences✔️ Dysregulation is a normal human response to challenge✔️ Awareness is the first step toward regulation✔️ Students need explicit teaching and practice around emotional skills✔️ Healthy regulation must be practiced intentionally, not assumed naturally💬 Memorable Quotes🗣️ “The problem is not the backpack—it’s how we carry it.”🗣️ “You can’t regulate something if you don’t even know it’s happening.”🗣️ “Self-regulation is either healthy or unhealthy, effective or ineffective.”🗣️ “The first step in self-regulation is self-awareness.”🗣️ “You’re fighting against biology when stress takes over.”🗣️ “Hope plus skills equals growth.”🧠 Strategies You’ll LearnWays to identify physical warning signs of dysregulationHow to use calming techniques like box breathing intentionallySteps to help students recognize emotions before they escalateTechniques to teach self-regulation the same way you teach academic skillsHow to create predictable classroom routines that increase emotional safetySuggestions to shift from punishment to skill-building when addressing behaviorTips to help students separate controllable and uncontrollable stressors➕ Additional PracticesCreate a “body map” activity where students identify where stress shows up physicallyPractice calming routines as a class before stressful moments occurNormalize...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/H4liWdY1xtMscQdFua-WDg0togPx-4mqxbFLQt2ZRrg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81N2U1/MTMwNWYzZDkyNGYz/ODgyYjExYWM5NjU1/YWYwOS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}