Ep. 485 Emotional Dysregulation & Nervous System Repair with Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Today, I am delighted to reconnect with Dr. Roseann, an integrative children's mental health expert and the founder of the Global Institute of Children's Mental Health. Over the last 30 years, Dr. Roseann has helped thousands of children and families overcome the most challenging behavioral and mental health conditions. In our conversation today, we take a deep dive into emotional dysregulation, exploring the biology behind it and the origin of emotional triggers. We discuss parenting and boundaries, the effects of rumination and negative thinking, the value of mindset changes, the role of gut health, vagal tone, and the connection between the gut and brain. Dr. Roseann also walks us through QEEG brain testing, touching on pharmacological options, lifestyle, AI, and tech, and sharing her favorite supplement for mental health. As always, this discussion with Dr. Roseann is rich and insightful, and I know you will enjoy it as much as I did. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: What emotional dysregulation is, and what it takes to break free from emotionally dysregulated patterns How the brain's perception of safety can either support or block emotional regulation Steps to take if you find yourself in a pattern of dysregulation The importance of teaching children about boundaries How changing your mindset can help you break free from negative thought patterns How subliminal negative messaging from parents trickles down to the children The link between rumination and emotional dysregulation How stress affects gut bacteria and impacts brain function The benefits of QEEG brain mapping AI technologies that can help regulate the nervous system Bio: A mental health trailblazer, media personality, and founder of The Global Institute of Children’s Mental Health and Dr. Roseann, LLC, who is on a mission to change the way we view and treat mental health, showing people it's gonna be ok with science-backed tools that calm the brain. With her trademarked BrainBehaviorResetTM Program, she has helped thousands address the most challenging conditions affecting kids and families today, including PANS/PANDAS, OCD, anxiety, mood/behavior, and ADHD/executive functioning. Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on X Instagram LinkedIn Check out Cynthia’s website Submit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com Connect with Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge On her website Podcast: Science Fact Solutions for Dysregulated Kids