Experiencing the World through the Nervous System: A Chitty Chat with Erica Schuppe

Stacy Nation, a licensed clinical social worker, hosts Erica Schuppe, an Occupational Therapist, for an in-depth discussion about stress, life transitions and balancing work and personal lives. Erica shares her experiences on her 20-year career in occupational therapy, her role as a foster, adoptive and biological mom, and her private practice. Drawing from her professional and personal encounters, she emphasizes the need for authenticity and adequately navigating individual and systemic stress. She provides insights into managing life transitions such as seasonal changes, (especially school-related ones), emphasizing the importance of predictability, routine, visual cues, and realistic expectations. They both stress the need for self-care, regulating one's nervous system, and reducing overscheduling of activities.