{"podcast":{"title":"Connected and Capable","slug":"connected-and-capable-7638558","podcast_index_feed_id":7638558,"rss_url":"https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/podcast/39ff30b5-b843-4625-a6ee-48bd42567637/pmsMuFWWYK","website_url":"https://yourkidstable.com","image_url":"https://d32kcwy5dai345.cloudfront.net/dc664bbb-d446-4cd8-a811-3ba28640c3cb.jpg","author":"Alisha Grogan","episode_count":22,"summary":"A podcast for parents of uniquely wired kids—kids with sensory needs, ADHD, big emotions, anxiety, or executive functioning challenges. Hosted by pediatric occupational therapist and mom Alisha Grogan, this podcast goes beyond behavior and quick fixes to uncover what’s really pulling the strings beneath the surface. You’ll learn how sensory processing, emotional regulation, executive functioning, and retained primitive reflexes are deeply connected—and how understanding these connections changes the way you support your child. Because your child is capable. And so are you.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/connected-and-capable-7638558"},"episode":{"title":"3. If Your Kid Has Sensory \"Issues,\" You Need to Hear This.","slug":"3-if-your-kid-has-sensory-issues-you-need-to-hear-this","published_at":"2026-01-19T11:30:06+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/connected-and-capable-7638558/3-if-your-kid-has-sensory-issues-you-need-to-hear-this","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/connected-and-capable-7638558","url":"https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/download/pmsMuFWWYK/028252e2-3e50-44bb-9223-e1c4679b0896.mp3","audio_url":"https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/download/pmsMuFWWYK/028252e2-3e50-44bb-9223-e1c4679b0896.mp3","summary":"If your child can’t sit still at dinner, refuses certain clothes, melts down in busy places, or seems either constantly on the move or totally checked out, you are not alone — and this is not a behavior problem. In this episode I’m breaking down what sensory needs really are, why sensory processing is one of the most powerful systems in the brain, and how it shapes your child’s emotions, attention, movement, and daily life. We’ll talk about the eight senses, what sensory modulation actually means, and the three common patterns we see in kids. I also speak into a really important and sometimes controversial conversation around sensory sensitivities. Supporting a child’s sensory needs always comes first — but over time, the brain can also learn to tolerate more. When we hold both compassion and intention together, real change becomes possible. You’ll walk away with a clearer understanding of why your child reacts the way they do, how sensory challenges can snowball over time, and how simple, respectful support can open the door to regulation, participation, and connection. Get our free Sensory Toolkit with 25 sensory activities and a red flags checklist: yourkidstable.com/sensoryessentials/  Therapists- The RISE with Sensory Program, 8 AOTA CEU'S: yourkidstable.com/rise  Parents- Get guidance and a vault of easy sensory activities in The Connection Hive: yourkidstable.com/tch Key Time Stamps: 01:30 – Why sensory needs show up everywhere in daily life 05:05 – The 8 senses that shape your child’s behavior 10:05 – The three sensory modulation patterns you need to know 15:30 – How sensory needs change day-to-day based on sleep, stress, and emotions 17:15 – How sensory sensitivities can snowball over time 18:45 – How to support without forcing or avoiding growth MOR…","meta_description":"If your child can’t sit still at dinner, refuses certain clothes, melts down in busy places, or seems either constantly on the move or totally checked out…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1761,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/connected-and-capable-7638558/episodes/3-if-your-kid-has-sensory-issues-you-need-to-hear-this/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/connected-and-capable-7638558/3-if-your-kid-has-sensory-issues-you-need-to-hear-this.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}