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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.
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- 1 weeks ago34 min
The Playground Is a Classroom: Rethinking Recess, Behavior, and Accountability
What if some of the most important learning happening at school isn't happening inside the classroom?In this episode of Chitty Chats with Stacy, I'm welcoming back my longtime friend and colleague Jon Konen, superintendent, author, and educational leader, to talk about why recess deserves more attention and why taking it away might be doing more harm than good.Jon shares insights from his newest children's book, Peyton's Problems on the Playground Again, and the companion playbooks featuring 42 practical strategies for supporting student behavior, teaching conflict resolution, and building positive school cultures.We explore why restorative practices aren't about letting kids off the hook. They're about accountability, repairing relationships, and teaching the skills children need to navigate conflict successfully.From co-regulation and modeling language to teaching expectations before problems occur, this conversation is packed with practical ideas for educators, administrators, and parents.And here's the thing: these strategies aren't just for elementary students. They're human strategies that work in classrooms, workplaces, families, and relationships.Because sometimes the answer isn't another consequence. It's teaching a skill that hasn't been learned yet.In This Episode, We DiscussWhy recess is an extension of the classroom and an important opportunity for brain development.The importance of protecting play and movement rather than routinely removing recess as punishment.How restorative practices create accountability rather than eliminate consequences.Why students need adults to model the language of apologies, boundaries, and relationship repair.The role of co-regulation in helping students navigate conflict.How consistent expectations and shared language can reduce behavioral challenges.Why teaching playground games and rules proactively can prevent conflict.How paraprofessionals and recess staff can be better equipped to support students.Why punishment alone doesn't teach the missing skills behind challenging behavior.How these same strategies apply to adults, high school students, and relationships beyond school.About Our GuestJon Konen is an experienced Montana educator, superintendent, author, and advocate for positive school culture. Recently recognized with Montana's G. V. Erickson Award for educational leadership, Jon has dedicated his career to strengthening school systems, supporting educators, and improving outcomes for students.His children's book series, set at Booking Elementary, brings restorative practices and trauma-informed strategies to life through relatable stories and practical tools for educators and families.Resources MentionedJon Konen's Books and ResourcesMr. Principal Reads — Jon's first children's book exploring student behavior, restorative practices, and school relationships.Peyton's Problems on the Playground Again — His newest children's book focused on playground conflict, problem-solving, and relationship repair.42 Recess Behavior Strategies — Companion playbooks organized into Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 interventions. Jon shares that the Tier 1 playbook is available for free, with additional options available for purchase.Jon's website: www.jonkonen.comEmail: Jon@jonkonen.comBook will be our Black Friday: https://jonkonen.com/shop/Podcast: Moving Mountains, Removing Toxicity: https://open.spotify.com/show/2uRQvNhyIDxDGID1943iaM
- 2 weeks ago46 min
Presence Matters: Building Trust, Teams, and Better Leaders with Dr. Darrin Peppard
What makes a great leader? Is it having all the answers, managing every problem, or creating an environment where others can succeed?In this episode of Chitty Chats with Stacy, I sit down with Dr. Darrin Peppard, former educator, principal, superintendent, author, and founder of Road to Awesome, for a conversation about leadership, organizational culture, and the power of intentionality.Drawing from his 26 years in public education and his current work coaching leaders and leadership teams, Darrin shares practical insights into moving from reactive to intentional leadership, building effective systems, and creating teams grounded in trust, shared purpose, and honest communication.We explore what happens when leaders try to do everything themselves, why dysfunctional teams aren't always made up of dysfunctional people, and how empowering others can transform an entire organization. We also discuss the importance of self-reflection, leading by example, and showing up for the work we ask others to do.Whether you're an educator, organizational leader, helping professional, or someone who influences the people around you, this conversation is a reminder that leadership isn't just about what we say. It's about what we do, the relationships we build, and the environments we create.Connect with Dr. Darrin Peppard:Website: darrinpeppard.comRoad to Awesome: roadtoawesome.netPodcast: Leaning Into Leadership
- 3 weeks ago56 min
Healing Isn't Just Talking: Trauma, Psychedelics, and the Power of Connection with Kate Nesterwitz, LMFT
What does healing really take? And what happens when talking about our trauma isn't enough?In this episode of Chitty Chats with Stacy, I'm joined by one of my dearest friends and fellow trauma therapists, Kate Nesterwitz, LMFT, founder of Conscious Pathways Therapy and Journey Work.Kate and I have spent more than a decade exploring the complexities of trauma, relationships, and healing—both professionally and personally. And this conversation goes deep.We explore the evolving world of psychedelic-assisted therapy, the importance of working with skilled, trauma-trained clinicians, and why healing requires so much more than a single experience or intervention. We talk about the emotions we learn to suppress, the ways trauma lives in our bodies, and the profound connection between emotional healing, self-compassion, and our relationships with others.We also dig into something close to both our hearts: the emotional toll of being a therapist. Who takes care of the people who spend their days holding space for everyone else? And how do we create ethical, sustainable practices that support both clinicians and clients?Along the way, we discuss men's emotional health, substance use, generational trauma, spirituality, and the role of love and human connection in helping us find our way back to ourselves.This is an honest, sometimes raw, and deeply personal conversation between two women who believe that healing happens in relationship, that feeling our feelings matters, and that none of us were meant to do this work alone.Connect with Kate: Conscious Pathways Therapy and Journey Work: Conscious Pathways • Therapy & Journeywork • Denver, COThis conversation is for educational purposes and is not a substitute for individualized medical or mental health guidance.
- 4 weeks ago27 min
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/stitchesstanzasIG: becca.thestimscholarIG: stitchesstanzasFB: Becca EngleFB: stitches and stanza
- Oct 6, 202641 min
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.comwww.calmermindscounseling.comrebuild.care
- Sep 29, 202645 min
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.comsteflach@gmail.com@lettheglittersettle@stefanielachenauer@njstoy2025Buy the book: https://a.co/d/09riyAjd
- Jun 10, 202616 min
What Really Happens in Therapy? The Story Behind My New Book
In this episode of Chitty Chats with Stacy, Stacy shares the story behind her new book, What Really Happens in Therapy: Behind Closed Doors, A Guided Journey to Healing, releasing June 15, 2026.After more than 20 years as a clinician, 25 years in the mental health field, years of teaching trauma-informed practices, and a recent deployment working with Soldiers and Veterans, Stacy began asking a deeper question: Why don’t more people come to therapy, and what are they missing when they don’t?This episode explores the barriers that keep people from seeking therapy, including cost, stigma, mistrust, fear of vulnerability, and past negative experiences with providers. Stacy also explains why the book was written for people who may never cross the threshold of a counseling office, as well as those who have been in therapy but still feel stuck.Part memoir, part science, and part practical guide, the book walks readers through understanding the brain, unpacking their story, building support, learning real healing skills, and integrating those changes into everyday life and relationships. Stacy shares why healing is hard, why we do not have to carry everything we were handed, and why learning about our nervous system, stress cycles, trauma, and emotional development can help us break generational patterns.This is an honest, heartfelt episode about therapy, healing, vulnerability, and the belief that we all deserve tools to better understand ourselves.
- Jun 3, 20268 min
Pride Month Is Suicide Prevention
In this heartfelt episode of Chitty Chats with Stacy, Stacy speaks directly about Pride Month, allyship, trauma-informed care, and suicide prevention. She shares what it means to sit with people who believe the world would be better without them simply because of who they are, who they love, or how they live.This conversation is a call to choose love over judgment, safety over shame, and humanity over hate. Stacy reminds listeners that being trauma-informed means making space for people to live fully, honestly, and safely. For LGBTQIA+ individuals, especially those carrying fear, rejection, religious trauma, family judgment, or suicidal thoughts, this episode offers a clear message: you matter, you are loved, and there is a chosen family ready to hold you.Pride Month is more than celebration. It is visibility. It is protection. It is belonging. And for many people, it is suicide prevention. If you are experiencing a mental-health crisis, thoughts of suicide or self-harm, or any other urgent concern, please contact a qualified mental health professional immediately or call or text 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, available 24 hours a day. Veterans and active-duty service members can also reach the Veterans Crisis Line at 988, then press 1.
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