From Combat to Classrooms: How to Regulate Your Nervous System & Build Resilient Kids with Larissa Porter
The Mind Movement Health Podcast
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Show Notes
Host Kate Boyle speaks with Larissa Porter about nervous system regulation and practical breathwork tools adapted from military psychology to school and family life.
They discuss how breathwork supports children, teens and adults, signs of dysregulation, simple routines (like co-regulation and nightly practices), and when to seek extra help.
Listeners will gain quick, actionable techniques to calm stress, build resilience and support multi-generational emotional regulation.
Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction to Breathwork and Its Importance (02:57) Breathwork in Military Psychology (05:50) Understanding the Nervous System's Response (08:46) The Impact of Stress on Daily Life (12:00) Recognizing Signs of Nervous System Dysregulation (14:53) Seeking Support and Community for Well-being (17:49) Breathwork for Children and Teenagers (20:47) The Role of Parents in Supporting Young People (24:11) Building Resilience Through Routine (26:47) The Importance of Trusted Adults (30:03) Practical Tools for Parents and Teens (32:56) Final Thoughts and AdviceMore about Larissa Porter:
Lou Porter is a high school educator, Master Breathwork Instructor and former military Psychological Examiner who helps families and school communities turn stress and overwhelm into clarity, calm and confidence. Drawing on 11 years in military psychology and her current work with teens, parents and educators, Lou specialises in nervous system education and practical breathwork tools that fit the reality of modern family life—supporting kids facing anxiety, social media pressure and school stress, while helping parents manage their own overwhelm and burnout. Through her business, Evolve by Choice, Lou delivers resilience programs for girls, teacher and parent workshops, and community breathwork sessions that support emotional regulation for both kids and adults.
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Website: https://evolvebychoice.com.au/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Evolve-by-Choice/100089491119708/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evolve_by_choice/
Email: [email protected]
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