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Diedra Perry, a certified HeartMath® Mentor and stress management coach, works with kids, adults, athletes, and leadership teams. She helps them learn to manage stress and build resilience through biofeedback and science-backed techniques. Her approach combines emotional regulation, nervous system training, and practical tools to optimize performance under pressure and in everyday life.

Diedra shares real-life stories from her work with athletes, students, and her own family, revealing how simple breathing strategies can change the entire dynamic of communication, performance, and emotional regulation—on the field, in the classroom, and at home.

This episode offers techniques to manage stress and build resilience for families. It includes actionable tips to help parents and children cope with stress and create a more connected home life.

Takeaways

1. Heart-focused breathing quickly calms you.
2. Resilience can be built by practicing these tools regularly, especially before stressful events.
3. Open communication and resets at home improve family wellbeing.

Timestamps

00:00 "HeartMath: Exploring Heart-Brain Connection"
05:24 "Recognizing and Resetting Hidden Stress"
09:48 "Heart Focused Breathing Technique"
12:25 Heart-Centered Breathing Meditation
16:50 Children's Performance Anxiety
18:49 Pre-Game Mindset and Breathing
21:30 Client Practice Frequency Tips
24:40 "Prepping Prevents Reacting"
28:53 Child Leads Class in Breathing Exercise
31:09 "Rewiring Brains at Any Age"
33:52 Classroom Emotional Management Tool
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Website: https://www.diedraperry.com

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