Self-Reg Podcasts
The Self-Reg Show
Spend some quality time with Stuart Shanker & Susan Hopkins to talk about science, stories and strategies in The MEHRIT Centre’s podcast: The Self-Reg Show.
Join Stuart and Susan for a taste of Self-Reg and explore why it is so crucial for the wellness of children, youth and even us adults today more than ever. Shanker Self-Reg® is a framework and a five-step process that can be used by educators, parents, or anyone dreaming about a world where well-being comes first. Tune in every few weeks to explore how there is no such thing as a bad kid, why we must always ask Why? and Why Now? when it comes to behaviour and so much more.
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The Shanker Chronicles
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Join the world-renowned psychology and philosophy professor; Dr. Stuart Shanker as he takes us on a journey through the historical, political, scientific and philosophical background of some of the biggest issues of our time.
In this 6-episode season, join Dr. Shanker as he unpacks topics such as Freedom and Constraint, Polarization, COVID-19, Anti-Vaxxers, Shamelessness and Threats to Democracy. Each episode has important lessons for us all, linking back to the Shanker Self-Reg perspective and will shed new light on these important topics.
Explore The Latest Episodes
The Self-Reg Show Episode 20: Self-Reg in the Early Years
A Conversation with Aviva Dunsiger On this week’s episode of the show Susan speaks with Aviva Dunsiger, an active Self-Reg blogger. They chat about how Aviva found Self-Reg, her Self-Reg strategies and her unique take on Reframing. Find Aviva’s Self-Reg Blogs here:...
The Self-Reg Show Episode 19: The Mentoree
A Conversation with The Mentoree Leadership Team & Susan Hopkins On this episode Susan is joined by the leadership team of The Mentoree; Noa Daniel, Christine Chin and Teri Rubinoff. They discuss their contribution to the new book “Mentoring for Wellbeing in...
The Self-Reg Show Episode 18: Self-Reg Leadership in School
A Conversation with Kim Smith On this episode Susan chats with Self-Reg Leader Kim Smith about Self-Reg leadership in schools. Kim has been an elementary educator for over 35 years with the York Region District School Board in Ontario, 25 of those years as a...
The Self-Reg Show Episode 17: Self-Reg and Big Life Transitions
A Conversation with Lisa Cranston On this episode of the Self-Reg Show Susan sits down with Self-Reg Facilitator and retired educator Lisa Cranston to discuss Lisa's transition into retirement. They chat about how the 5 Steps of Self-Reg can apply to retirement and...
The Self-Reg Show Episode 16: Equity, Justice & Belonging in Schools
A Conversation with Dr. Rodney Glasgow On this podcast episode, Susan is joined by Dr. Rodney Glasgow to discuss equity, justice and belonging in schools. Dr. Rodney Glasgow is a noted speaker, facilitator, trainer and activist in the areas of diversity, equity, and...
The Self-Reg Show Episode 15: Applied Self-Reg in Schools: A Conversation with school counsellor Joel Gunzburg
In this thought-provoking interview with Susan Hopkins, social worker and school counsellor Joel Gunzburg talks about his journey of discovering Shanker Self-Reg®, how it aligned with what he already knew to be true, and how he integrates it into his role working with...





