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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  Episode #53

  Let the Glitter Settle: Mindfulness, Middle School, and the Power of Hope with Stefanie Lachenauer

  Sep 29, 202645 min

  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 help kids build self-awareness, manage big emotions, take breaks from screens, and reconnect through play, relationship, and community. Stefanie also talks about her book, Let the Glitter Settle , and the glitter jar metaphor for dysregulation: when life shakes us up, we can pause, breathe, and let the glitter settle so we can see clearly again. This conversation is full of wisdom for educators, parents, and anyone who cares about helping young people feel safe, regulated, creative, and hopeful. Stacy and Stefanie also discuss teacher wellness, community care, classroom agreements, sleep, snacks, travel, and the reminder that hope often lives on the other side of the hard stuff. Connect with Stefanie: www.StefanieLachenauer.com steflach@gmail.com @lettheglittersettle @stefanielachenauer @njstoy2025 Buy the book: https://a.co/d/09riyAjd

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  Episode #52

  What Really Happens in Therapy? The Story Behind My New Book

  Jun 10, 202616 min

  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 don’t? This episode explores the barriers that keep people from seeking therapy, including cost, stigma, mistrust, fear of vulnerability, and past negative experiences with providers. Stacy also explains why the book was written for people who may never cross the threshold of a counseling office, as well as those who have been in therapy but still feel stuck. Part memoir, part science, and part practical guide, the book walks readers through understanding the brain, unpacking their story, building support, learning real healing skills, and integrating those changes into everyday life and relationships. Stacy shares why healing is hard, why we do not have to carry everything we were handed, and why learning about our nervous system, stress cycles, trauma, and emotional development can help us break generational patterns. This is an honest, heartfelt episode about therapy, healing, vulnerability, and the belief that we all deserve tools to better understand ourselves.

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  Episode #51

  Pride Month Is Suicide Prevention

  Jun 2, 20269 min

  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 live fully, honestly, and safely. For LGBTQIA+ individuals, especially those carrying fear, rejection, religious trauma, family judgment, or suicidal thoughts, this episode offers a clear message: you matter, you are loved, and there is a chosen family ready to hold you. Pride Month is more than celebration. It is visibility. It is protection. It is belonging. And for many people, it is suicide prevention. If you are experiencing a mental-health crisis, thoughts of suicide or self-harm, or any other urgent concern, please contact a qualified mental health professional immediately or call or text 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, available 24 hours a day. Veterans and active-duty service members can also reach the Veterans Crisis Line at 988, then press 1.

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  Episode #50

  Finding the Right Therapist: Trust Your Gut and Ask Better Questions

  May 26, 20268 minS0

  <p>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.</p><p>Stacy shares practical questions clients can ask, including questions about licensing, training, therapy experience, specialized populations, and treatment modalities. She also reminds listeners that the therapeutic relationship matters deeply. If something feels off, it’s okay to trust your g...

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  Episode #48

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

  May 19, 202627 minS0

  <p>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.</p><p>Jim shares how his unexpected start in special education shaped his entire career, why relationships remain at the center of trauma-responsive practice, and how the work continues today through bus drivers, school systems, and the often-overlooked adults who shape a stud...

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