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 14: A School in Red Brain. What is Going On?
Schools across Canada are seeing an increase in what they regard as “out of control behaviour”. Schools are in red brain, and those within are overwhelmed with intense stress and emotions. This dysregulation affects learning, concentration, and engagement. What is...
The Self-Reg Show Episode 13: When the Rubber Hits the Road: One Principal’s Journey
This episode brings in a very special guest: Self-Reg expert Cathy Lethbridge. Join Susan and Cathy as they chat about Cathy's role as principal to a new school and the Self-Reg strategies she’s implemented. Hear about how Cathy has modelled her Self-Reg teachings in...
The Self-Reg Show Episode 12: My Kid Said What? Parenting through Polarization of Beliefs
We’re living in a stress society and it’s having a profound effect on all of our lives. On this episode Stuart takes us on a very personal journey about his son’s relationship with polarization and demagoguery and how Self-Regulation helped Stuart connect with him on...
The Self-Reg Show Episode 11: Lessons Learned from Self-Reg Leaders
Self-Reg Leaders in schools set the tone for the classroom and the school as a whole. They have to be the force of change and guide others through both the triumphs and the challenges that make a school thrive. We never stop our learning journey, and in this episode...
The Self-Reg Show Episode 10: Where Did My Energy Go?
“You are the energy that you have”. At some point, we’ve all experienced burnout. What if there were ways to regulate our energy to manage, or even avoid it? Could we self-regulate our energy in order to feel younger? Join Stuart and Susan as they dig deeper into the...
The Self-Reg Show Episode 9: Cup Half Full? What Happens if My Cup Is Broken?
We have all heard the "cup half full" vs "cup half empty" debate. We have even discussed what to do to refill your cup and get back to restoration on this very podcast. But what can you do if you feel your cup is broken? What do you do if no matter what you try, you...