Chitty Chats with Stacy

About Chitty Chats with Stacy

Chitty Chats with Stacy is a neuroscience-informed podcast exploring trauma, regulation, leadership, parenting, education, and the messy nuance of being human. Hosted by therapist and Behavioral Health Officer Stacy Nation, with many amazing guests, this show invites you to sit with yourself, understand your nervous system, and navigate life without black-and-white thinking.

Publisher

Stacy Nation

Category

education · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Nov 2023

Latest episode

13 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

56 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   13 Oct 2026

   Teaching the Whole Child, Neurodivergence, and Strategies with Becca Engle

   In this episode of Chitty Chats with Stacy, Stacy sits down with educator, author, speaker, and dyslexia and special education teacher Becca Engle for a powerful conversation about neurodivergence, regulation, play-based learning, and what it really means to teach the whole child. Becca shares her perspective as both an educator and a neurodivergent person, offering practical insight into how teachers can better understand students with dyslexia, ADHD, autism, dysgraphia, executive functioning challenges, and other learning differences. Together, Stacy and Becca discuss why students need more than a one-size-fits-all approach, how classroom environments can support regulation, and why behavior is often a signal of an unmet need. Becca also explains her “three zones” classroom model, including body release, heavy and quiet regulation, and returning to the learning zone. This conversation is full of real-world strategies for teachers, parents, and anyone who wants to better support neurodivergent students with compassion, creativity, and brain-informed care. At the heart of this episode is a reminder that kids are not diagnoses, behaviors, or test scores. They are whole humans who deserve to be understood, supported, and given the tools to learn in ways that actually work for their brains. Contact Becca at: https://2002rebs.wixsite.com/stitchesstanzas IG: becca.thestimscholar IG: stitchesstanzas FB: Becca Engle FB: stitches and stanza

2. 

   6 Oct 2026

   Getting Unstuck: Trauma, Veterans, and Brain-Based Healing with Eli Varney Show Description

   In this episode of Chitty Chats with Stacy, Stacy sits down with Eli Varney, a Wyoming veteran, trauma therapist, and former Wyoming Army National Guard officer, for a powerful conversation about trauma, dissociation, veterans, and what it really takes to heal. Eli shares how his own military journey led him into mental health counseling and why traditional talk therapy is not always enough for people with deep trauma histories. Together, Stacy and Eli explore EMDR, Internal Family Systems, brain spotting, QEEG brain scans, somatic work, dissociation, and the importance of getting to the root of what is keeping people stuck. This conversation is especially meaningful for veterans, first responders, clinicians, and anyone who has tried to “think” their way out of trauma but still feels trapped in old patterns. Stacy and Eli talk honestly about healing the brain and body, investing in mental health, client-led therapy, addiction, sleep, identity, family, and what it means to return to your own version of normal. At the heart of this episode is hope: people can get better, healing can happen, and no one has to stay stuck forever. Contact Eli at: 307-431-4025, eli@calmermindcounseling.com www.calmermindscounseling.com rebuild.care

3. 

   29 Sept 2026

   Let the Glitter Settle: Mindfulness, Middle School, and the Power of Hope with Stefanie Lachenauer

   In this episode of Chitty Chats with Stacy, Stacy sits down with Stefanie Lachenauer, 2025 New Jersey Teacher of the Year, author of Let the Glitter Settle, middle school educator, and board member with the Attachment and Trauma Network. Stefanie shares what 20 years in the classroom have taught her about “kids these days,” technology, boredom, creativity, regulation, and why mindfulness belongs in the school day. Together, Stacy and Stefanie explore practical ways teachers and parents can help kids build self-awareness, manage big emotions, take breaks from screens, and reconnect through play, relationship, and community. Stefanie also talks about her book, Let the Glitter Settle, and the glitter jar metaphor for dysregulation: when life shakes us up, we can pause, breathe, and let the glitter settle so we can see clearly again. This conversation is full of wisdom for educators, parents, and anyone who cares about helping young people feel safe, regulated, creative, and hopeful. Stacy and Stefanie also discuss teacher wellness, community care, classroom agreements, sleep, snacks, travel, and the reminder that hope often lives on the other side of the hard stuff. Connect with Stefanie: www.StefanieLachenauer.com steflach@gmail.com @lettheglittersettle @stefanielachenauer @njstoy2025 Buy the book: https://a.co/d/09riyAjd

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

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