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Ep. 14 Why Anxiety Deletes Memory: 3 Tools to Switch Your Child’s Brain Back On in 90 Seconds
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If your child ever blanks in an exam, forgets everything they revised, or instantly “shuts down”… this episode explains why.
Most parents assume it's laziness.
It’s not.
--> Anxiety literally shuts off the brain responsible for memory, focus, and reasoning.
--> But you can switch the learning brain back on in 90 seconds using new research from Harvard and The Child Trauma Academy.
In this episode, Sarahlynn breaks down the neuroscience of exam anxiety, why stressed children lose access to working memory, and how parents can use simple regulation tools to restore calm, clarity, and recall.
In this episode, you’ll learn:◼️ The Harvard 2025 insight explaining why anxious brains “go blank”
◼️ The predictable pattern of Regulate → Relate → Reason and how to use it at home
◼️ Why predictability boosts working memory for ADHD and anxious learners
◼️ 3 rapid-reset tools parents can use before exams, revision sessions, or stressful school mornings
◼️ How to keep your child’s nervous system in the “learning zone”
Perfect for parents of anxious, ADHD, autistic, or sensitive learners navigating revision, classroom pressure, persistent absence, or exam stress.
Referenced Research• Lisa Feldman Barrett, Harvard (2025) — Predictive Regulation & Body Budget
• Bruce D. Perry, ChildTrauma Academy (2025) — Regulate → Relate → Reason
• Herrerías, Edupsykhé (2025) — Predictability & Working Memory
• Ep 3 — What Anxiety ACTUALLY Looks Like
• Ep 4 — Emotional Intelligence Tools Every Parent Should Know
• Ep 9–11 — EBSA Re-Entry Series
• Free Parent Toolkit — ADHD Routines & Study Systems: https://betteringyouth.co.uk/mindful-toolbox-podcast-resources
• Learn about coaching & tutoring: https://betteringyouth.co.uk
• Instagram: @TheMindfulToolbox_Podcast
✨ Ep 15. Why Anxious Brains Can’t Learn: The Science Behind School Refusal & How to Build a Safe Return Plan
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📎 Resources & Downloads:
• Free Parent Toolkit: ADHD Routines & Study Systems → https://betteringyouth.co.uk/mindful-toolbox-podcast-resources
• Learn more about coaching & tutoring → https://betteringyouth.co.uk
• Connect on Instagram → @TheMindfulToolbox_Podcast
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