If you’re a parent, partner, teacher—or simply a human curious about how our brains and emotions shape our lives—this episode is for you. (ps, there are diagrams too)!Our guest, Sarah Raslan, Co-Founder of Wise Parent, brings a rare blend of academic expertise and practical wisdom to the conversation. Sarah holds double MSc degrees in Neuroscience and the Psychology of Mental Health, as well as a third MSc in Post-Conflict Development. Through her work with Wise Parent in Dubai, she helps families access tools that make parenting more grounded, connected, and effective.In this episode, we explore:The fascinating differences between the male and female brainHow gender and past experiences influence our emotional patternsWhat self-regulation looks like in both children and adultsPractical ways we can nurture more connected, compassionate families—at home and beyondChapters:00:00 – Intro00:28 – Guest Introduction: Sara & The Wise Parent01:54 – The Birth of The Wise Parent Program03:46 – Humanitarian Work & Trauma in Families05:29 – Why Study the Brain?06:42 – Brain Basics: Lower, Middle & Upper Levels09:41 – Childhood Brain Development & Regulation10:42 – Emotional Growth & Maturity13:18 – Understanding Children’s Tantrums13:24 – Boys vs Girls: Emotional Regulation Differences15:35 – Culture, Gender & Emotional Socialization16:12 – Parenting in the Middle East vs the West18:28 – Reparenting Ourselves & Breaking Cycles19:20 – Red Zone vs Green Zone: Self-Regulation Explained21:18 – Parenting in the Moment vs Outside the Moment22:38 – The Myth of Perfect Parenting24:20 – Apologizing & Repair in Parenting25:12 – Healing Childhood Trauma & Neuroplasticity28:41 – Inner Child Meditation & Rewiring31:09 – Modern Parenting: Balance Between Validation &Regulation33:26 – Takeaways: Learning About the Brain &Relationships34:20 – Rapid Fire Round35:14 – Fight, Flight, Freeze or Fawn?36:22 – Stress, Cortisol & the Brain37:13 – Emotional Superpower: Repair38:06 – Daily Brain Need: Joy38:38 – Rewiring Moments: Becoming a Parent39:23 – How to Connect with Sara & The Wise Parent39:40 – Closing & ThanksAbout Sarah:Raslan holds a double MSc in Neuroscience and the Psychology of Mental Health, and another MSc in Post-Conflict Development and is co-founder of Wise Parent in Dubai, a children's development program, which focuses on highlighting practical tools for parents in their parenting journeys.Raslan had spent over 15 years working in the humanitarian field—evaluating programs for families affected by war, conflict, and trauma. And now, she’s channeling all that expertise into creating a trauma-informed parenting program to help raise emotionally resilient children.Listen at @balancednotboringpodcast on Spotify, Apple and YouTube.Follow us on IG at @balancednotboringpodcast and TT at @BNBPodDubai and connect with Sarah at @thewiseparent on IG.

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