{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F5619de05-7e69-489d-b8ec-37a3d1616760","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"From Shame to Safety Learning Reset with Russell Van Brocklen","description":"In this Healing Horizons episode host Saima sits down with researcher and educator Russell Van Brocklen to unpack learning shame. The kind that shows up when you are working hard but still feel behind. Especially for dyslexic and neurodiverse learners.\nRussell breaks down his \u201c90 second reset\u201d approach. A fast mental framework that shifts the brain from shame to safety by clarifying a single purpose word like self improvement. He also shares a practical strategy that sounds almost too simple but hits hard. Use writing as a measurable output to force thoughts to organize step by step.\nIf you have ever felt \u201cnot smart enough\u201d in school or at work this conversation reframes learning identity as flexible. Not fixed. And gives you an actionable way to rebuild confidence quickly.\nAbout the Guest\u00a0\u00a0:\nRussell Van Brocklen is a researcher, educator, and founder of SexiaClasses.com. He supports learners, including dyslexic and neurodiverse students, using targeted mindset and vocabulary methods designed to reduce shame and improve academic performance.\n\u00a0\nKey Takeaways\u00a0\u00a0:\n\n\nLearning shame often comes from repeated effort without results, especially in families where siblings succeed easily and expectations stay high.\n\n\nNeurodiverse brains can think at high speed but struggle with organization. The issue is not intelligence. It is structure and sequencing.\n\n\nThe 90 second reset starts by naming one clear purpose for learning, often \u201cself improvement,\u201d to replace vague pressure with a usable target.\n\n\nRussell\u2019s \u201chero, theme, villain\u201d framing helps learners define the goal, identify what blocks it, and reduce emotional overwhelm in real time.\n\n\nWriting is positioned as a measurable output that forces the brain to slow down, organize ideas, and think step by step.\n\n\nVocabulary building through quality dictionaries and deliberate definitions can strengthen comprehension, confidence, and communication over time.\n\n\nInterest based learning is a performance lever. One strong \u201cspecialty\u201d class can rebuild self esteem and momentum across other subjects.\n\n\nTeachers often approve deeper independent work when it is framed as initiative. This can align required classes with real curiosity.\n\n\nLearning identity is fluid. Safety activates progress more reliably than pressure, shame, or fear of judgment.\n\n\nConsistency matters. Intensity can accelerate results, but the repeatable system is what makes improvement sustainable.\n\n\n\u00a0\nHow Listeners Can Connect With the Guest\u00a0\u00a0:\nWebsite: dyslexiaclasses.comDownload free resources and book a complimentary 30-minute Zoom session with Russell.\n\u00a0\n\u00a0\nDM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik\n\u00a0\nDisclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.\u00a0\u00a0\nHealthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it\u2019s become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty. storyteller, survivor, wellness advocate. this channel shares powerful podcasts and soul-nurturing conversations on:\nMental Health & Emotional Well-beingMindfulness & Spiritual GrowthHolistic Healing & Conscious LivingTrauma Recovery & Self-Empowerment\nWith over 4,400+ episodes and 168.4K+ global listeners, join us as we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.\n\u00a0\nSubscribe and be part of this healing journey.\nContact\n\u00a0\nBrand: Healthy Mind By Avik\u2122Email: join@healthymindbyavik.com | podcast@healthymindbyavik.comWebsite: www.healthymindbya","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/ea739b07-c0de-4eec-805f-6e266f2967bc/mzhhzs5qcgc.jpg"}