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Chitty Chats with Stacy

Chitty Chats with Stacy is a neuroscience-informed podcast exploring trauma, regulation, leadership, parenting, education, and the messy nuance of being human. Hosted by therapist and Behavioral Health Officer Stacy Nation, with many amazing guests, this show invites you to sit with yourself, understand your nervous system, and navigate life without black-and-white thinking.

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41:21

Getting Unstuck: Trauma, Veterans, and Brain-Based...

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2026/10/06

In this episode of Chitty Chats with Stacy, Stacy sits down with Eli Varney, a Wyoming veteran, trauma therapist, and former Wyoming Army National Guard officer, for a powerful conversation about trauma, dissociation, veterans, and what it really takes to heal.Eli shares how his own military journey led him into mental health counseling and why traditional talk therapy is not always enough for people with deep trauma histories. Together, Stacy and Eli explore EMDR, Internal Family Systems,

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45:18

Let the Glitter Settle: Mindfulness, Middle School,...

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2026/09/29

In this episode of Chitty Chats with Stacy, Stacy sits down with Stefanie Lachenauer, 2025 New Jersey Teacher of the Year, author of Let the Glitter Settle, middle school educator, and board member with the Attachment and Trauma Network. Stefanie shares what 20 years in the classroom have taught her about “kids these days,” technology, boredom, creativity, regulation, and why mindfulness belongs in the school day. Together, Stacy and Stefanie explore practical ways teachers and parents can

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16:15

What Really Happens in Therapy? The Story Behind My...

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2026/06/10

In this episode of Chitty Chats with Stacy, Stacy shares the story behind her new book, What Really Happens in Therapy: Behind Closed Doors, A Guided Journey to Healing, releasing June 15, 2026.After more than 20 years as a clinician, 25 years in the mental health field, years of teaching trauma-informed practices, and a recent deployment working with Soldiers and Veterans, Stacy began asking a deeper question: Why don’t more people come to therapy, and what are they missing when they

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8:39

Pride Month Is Suicide Prevention

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2026/06/03

In this heartfelt episode of Chitty Chats with Stacy, Stacy speaks directly about Pride Month, allyship, trauma-informed care, and suicide prevention. She shares what it means to sit with people who believe the world would be better without them simply because of who they are, who they love, or how they live.This conversation is a call to choose love over judgment, safety over shame, and humanity over hate. Stacy reminds listeners that being trauma-informed means making space for people to

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8:15

Finding the Right Therapist: Trust Your Gut and Ask...

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2026/05/26

Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, especially when you’ve already worked hard just to make the appointment. In this episode of Chitty Chats with Stacy, Stacy talks honestly about what clients should look for when searching for a therapist—and what therapists need to do better when creating safety, trust, and connection from the very first interaction.Stacy shares practical questions clients can ask, including questions about licensing, training, therapy experience,

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27:08

The Power of One Caring Adult: A Chitty Chat with Jim...

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2026/05/19

In this heartfelt Chitty Chat, Stacy sits down with Jim Sporleder, longtime educator, administrator, trauma-responsive pioneer, and one of the familiar faces from Paper Tigers. Together, they reflect on more than four decades of work with students, schools, and communities — and the powerful truth that one caring adult can change the direction of a child’s life.Jim shares how his unexpected start in special education shaped his entire career, why relationships remain at the center of

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33:11

Tangled, Not Broken: EMDR, Neurodiversity, and the...

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2026/05/12

In this episode of Chitty Chats with Stacy, Stacy sits down with clinical social worker, trauma therapist, EMDRIA-approved consultant, educator, and Safe and Sound Protocol provider Laurie Belanger for a rich conversation about trauma, neurodiversity, EMDR, dissociation, and nervous system healing.Laurie shares her belief that people are “tangled, not broken,” and offers a deeply compassionate way of understanding complex trauma, especially in children, adoptive and foster families,

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31:29

Chitty Chats with Stacy with Andy Grant: Success,...

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2026/05/05

In this episode of Chitty Chats with Stacy, Stacy sits down with Andy Grant—author, coach, energy worker, and host of the long-running Real Men Feel podcast—for a deep and honest conversation about men, masculinity, emotional numbness, suicidal thoughts, and the gap between outward success and internal emptiness.Together, Stacy and Andy explore why so many men feel alone in their pain, how cultural expectations can keep men disconnected from themselves, and why asking for help may be one of

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9:52

Listener Questions: Childless Not by Choice in a...

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2026/04/28

In this Listener Questions episode, Stacy responds to a powerful and tender question from Alexandra about navigating life as someone who is childless not by choice while working in an environment centered around children.This conversation explores the reality of living grief, the unexpected triggers that can surface in classrooms and child-focused spaces, and the importance of regulating your body without making children responsible for your emotions. Stacy offers practical, compassionate

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29:06

Chitty Chats with Stacy with Bryce: Gym, Counseling,...

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2026/04/22

In this episode of Chitty Chats with Stacy, Stacy sits down with her longtime friend Bryce—someone she met during her time in the military—for an unfiltered, honest conversation about mental health, military culture, parenting, and what it really looks like to grow after hard experiences.Bryce shares his personal journey into mental health support, sparked not by himself—but by his children. Together, they unpack the stigma around getting help, the myth of “suffering in silence,” and why so

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21:04

Listener Questions: Mental Health and Apathy in our...

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2026/04/15

What do you do when students don’t care… and nothing seems to work?In this Listener Questions episode, Stacy responds to two powerful questions from educators facing what feels like an epidemic—rising anxiety, depression, and student apathy in today’s classrooms.Instead of quick fixes, this conversation goes deeper.Stacy unpacks: Why traditional consequences and reward systems aren’t working anymore How screen exposure and the pandemic have shaped today’s nervous systems The hidden impact

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29:14

Chitty Chats with Stacy: Moving Mountains with Jon Konen

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2026/04/07

What actually shifts a school?In this episode, Stacy sits down with lifelong educator and superintendent Jon Konen to talk about what it really takes to change school culture—from the inside out.This conversation goes far beyond strategies and into the heart of education: relationships, regulation, accountability, and the courage to lead through resistance.Together, they unpack what happens when schools stop focusing only on academics and begin to support the whole child—and the adults

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19:18

Listener Questions: Real Life, Real Regulation:...

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2026/03/31

In this first-ever listener question episode of Chitty Chats with Stacy, we’re diving into something so many of us quietly carry:👉 How do you start taking care of yourself when everyone else is used to you taking care of them?Heather asks a powerful question about navigating self-care as a midlife mom, partner, and eldest daughter—and what it means to shift long-standing patterns of overgiving.We also explore: Why your nervous system feels “stretched” (the rubber band effect) How

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19:19

Inside the Psychotherapy Networker Symposium: Trauma,...

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2026/03/23

In this episode of Chitty Chats with Stacy, I’m taking you inside one of the most powerful professional experiences I’ve had in years—the Psychotherapy Networker Symposium.After four days immersed in learning from leaders like Dr. Bruce Perry, Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, and Dr. Dan Siegel, I walked away with insights that don’t just apply to clinicians—they apply to all of us.We’re talking about: The connection between trauma and what you consume (yes, even food) Why some of your habits may

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14:21

The Hidden Reality of Rural Classrooms (And Why...

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2026/03/18

What does it really mean to teach in rural America?In this episode of Chitty Chats with Stacy, Stacy shares reflections from her recent travels to small communities in Montana and Colorado and dives into the unique realities of rural education. In many rural schools, educators wear multiple hats—teacher, coach, counselor, mentor, and sometimes the only consistent support system a child has.With limited resources and fewer specialists available, rural educators often have to rely on their

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17:08

When the Rubber Band Snaps: Holding the Weight of...

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2026/03/10

Last week, Stacy hit a wall.In this deeply honest episode of Chitty Chats with Stacy, Stacy shares what happens when even someone who spends a career helping others through trauma reaches their own breaking point.Between global conflict, disturbing news cycles, and the emotional weight many people are carrying right now, Stacy found herself overwhelmed with anger, grief, and exhaustion. As a trauma therapist who has spent over two decades working with survivors of violence, abuse, and loss,

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37:04

It's Okay to Not Be Okay: A Combat Veteran's Journey...

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2026/03/02

In this heartfelt episode of Chitty Chats with Stacy, licensed clinical social worker and Behavioral Health Officer Stacy Nation sits down with her husband Billy — a combat veteran with over 24 years of military service — for a candid and emotional conversation about men’s mental health, the military stigma around therapy, and the journey toward healing.Together, Stacy and Billy pull back the curtain on what it’s really like to navigate trauma, marriage, and masculinity after years of

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19:17

No One Comes Home the Same: Reintegration,...

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2026/02/24

A year ago today, I was in the Middle East.After nearly two years serving on full-time orders with the Wyoming Army National Guard — preparing soldiers for deployment, deploying alongside them, and supporting them through combat and operational stress — I’m finally ready to unpack what that experience did to me.Because here’s the truth:No one goes on deployment and comes home the same.In this episode, I share:What it’s like to serve as a Behavioral Health Officer during deploymentThe

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4:30

Happy Educators Week!

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2024/05/09

Today, Stacy express heartfelt gratitude towards educators. She encourages listeners to take a moment to appreciate their favorite teachers by reaching out with a message of thanks instead of spending their time on the podcast. Highlighting the significant shifts and challenges in education, Stacy acknowledges the dedication and hard work of educators, including their own 'army bestie' and their children's sports coaches, who go above and beyond their teaching duties. 00:00 Celebrating

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8:54

Reflections: Friendship

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2024/05/06

In this episode, Stacy reflects on the importance and value of friendship, sparked by a recent visit from a long-time friend. She recount the joy of reconnecting with friends from different phases of her life, including high school friends and a best friend of over two decades. Stacy speaker highlights the practices that have helped maintain these friendships, such as sharing daily gratitudes, and the unique connection felt with people from her small hometown.00:00 Starting the Journey:

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