Help Children Recover After a Life Setback | Ep. 120
11 October 2025

Help Children Recover After a Life Setback | Ep. 120

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Danielle Matthews shared her journey of resilience after a traumatic brain injury from a car accident. Despite initial struggles, including losing her teaching job and dealing with severe migraines, she found solace in practices like Yoga Nidra, which helped her manage stress and improve her mental state. Danielle emphasized the importance of emotional resilience, stress management, and self-esteem for children, suggesting practices like guided meditation and breathwork. She highlighted the Pygmalion effect, where positive expectations from authority figures can lead to improved performance. Danielle also recommended teaching children to take "psychic showers" to release stress and maintain emotional well-being.

Tips from this interview: 
Reach out to Danielle Matthews at discoverintention@gmail.com for additional resources and support.
Explore using apps like f.lux to reduce blue light exposure from digital screens and support better sleep for kids.
Implement guided meditation or yoga nidra practices, even for just 7-40 minutes, as part of daily routines to help kids develop emotional regulation and mental focus.
Reframe challenges and setbacks as opportunities for growth, and model this mindset for children.

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