Here you’ll find practical interoception strategies, real-life examples, and engaging activities for building interoceptive awareness, supporting alexithymia and emotional regulation, and fostering body trust. Whether you’re brand-new to interoception or looking to deepen your practice, these videos offer interoception activities and insights you can start using right away.
Interoception 101: Foundations & Science
Curious about interoception? You’re not alone! This section answers some of the most common (and uncommon!) questions I get from parents, educators, therapists, and self-advocates.
From “How Do I Use The Interoception Curriculum© virtually?” to “What can we do with interoception and the really young?” these short videos break down big ideas into easy, digestible insights. Whether you’re supporting others or exploring your own internal world, these Q&A-style clips are a great place to start building your interoception knowledge base.
Interoception Questions with Kelly-Episode 1: The Interoception Curriculum© & Telehealth
This video provides six tips for using The Interoception Curriculum© and Interoception Activity Cards in a virtual setting. Using these resources with telehealth can be game-changing!
Interoception Questions with Kelly-Episode 2: Interoception & Early Intervention
In this episode, we discuss interoception and the importance of early intervention. We want to answer the question, “What can we do with interoception and the really young?”
Interoception Questions with Kelly-Episode 3: Interoception Tips for Caregivers
If you want to increase your child’s interoception awareness, this video is the perfect resource for you to get started. Learn the top interoception tips for parents and caregivers to use.
Interoception and Daily Life: Body Awareness Drives Participation
In this video, I dive into how interoception—our sense of internal body signals—impacts everyday life. From interoception for toileting and eating to parenting, school, and even pain, interoception plays a huge role. I’ll show you why this sense matters so much.
OT Practitioners’ Knowledge on the Role of Interoception in Occupation-Based Activities
I’m so excited to share this special video where I team up with four amazing OT students from Elizabethtown College to present their research on occupational therapy practitioners’ knowledge and use of interoception. You’ll hear how often they’re using interoception and more.
Winning from Within: How the Olympics Can Mirror Our Interoception Journey
Learn about the diversity of bodies and experiences, the hard work it takes to build interoceptive awareness, the importance of rest and recovery, and how support systems help us co-regulate and grow. Just like Olympic athletes train with intention, we can train our interoceptive sense.
How I Feel Video Series
Learning to notice and understand how your body feels is at the core of building interoceptive awareness. This section is all about helping you tune into those subtle—or not-so-subtle—body signals that tell you when you’re hungry, tired, overwhelmed, calm, or anything in between.
How I Feel – Episode 1: What is Interoception?
Has your heart ever raced when you were nervous? Your stomach growled when hungry? That’s interoception! Learn more about the important interoception sense definition in this video.
How I Feel – Episode 2: The Body-Emotion Connection
Our interoceptive sensations provide us with vital information about our emotions and well-being. Learn more about this important interoception and emotions connection in this video.
How I Feel – Episode 3: In the Case of Low Interoceptive Awareness
Differences in interoceptive awareness are very common. In this video, learn more about individuals who might not notice internal sensations, especially internal sensations that are subtle.
How I Feel – Episode 4: In Cases of Too Much Interoception
Everyone experiences interoceptive feelings and emotions in different ways. Some experience feelings more intensely than others. In this video, learn more about individuals who might experience very intense or overwhelming internal sensations.
How I Feel – Episode 5: Memorizing Coping Skills, But Can’t Use Them In the Moment
Do you know someone that can memorize coping strategies, but can’t use the coping strategies in the moment? In this video, find out how differences in interoceptive awareness might cause this situation to happen to some people.
How I Feel – Episode 6: Improving Interoception and Mindfulness
This video addresses a frequently asked question I frequently hear from others: “Can interoception be improved?” It also explains the role mindfulness plays in developing interoceptive awareness. Learn ways to improve your interception sense.
Using The Interoception Curriculum©
I’m thrilled to highlight how passionate educators and therapists are creatively implementing The Interoception Curriculum© across a wide variety of school settings—from traditional classrooms and homeschool programs to cyberschools and Tier 1 SEL initiatives. Whether you’re new to interoception or looking for fresh inspiration, these real-world stories offer practical ideas and powerful reminders of why this work matters.
Implementing The Interoception Curriculum© in the Classroom
In this video, I chat with school-based professionals about how they’re using The Interoception Curriculum©, the creative ways they’ve adapted it, and the powerful outcomes they’re seeing in their students. I hope these stories spark ideas and encouragement for your own interoception journey this school year!
The Interoception Curriculum© in a Canadian School System w/ Anna Vander Haeghe
Want to see how The Interoception Curriculum© is making a difference in Canadian schools? Join Anna Vander Haeghe as she walks us through how interoception-based practices are being used to support students’ well-being and academic success. This conversation offers valuable insights for educators and caregivers alike.
The Interoception Curriculum© in a Self-Determination High School Program w/ Kristin Jones
If you’re looking to empower your students with greater self-awareness and independence, you won’t want to miss how Kristin Jones uses the interoceptive curriculum! Tune in to hear practical tips and real-life success stories that can help bring this impactful approach to your own school self-determination program!
Implementing The Interoception Curriculum© in a Cyberschool Setting with Kelly Mahler
Whether you’re a teacher or parent navigating virtual education, I’ll walk you through how to help students build interoceptive awareness of their body sensations, emotions, and thoughts—even from a distance. You’ll learn why interoception is so powerful in online learning environments and get practical strategies for making it engaging and effective.
The Interoception Curriculum© as a Tier 1 SEL Program in a Public School w/ Emily King
If you’re curious about how The Interoception Curriculum© can support social-emotional learning in elementary schools, this video is for you. Join Occupational Therapist Emily King as she shares how this evidence-based approach is being used as a Tier 1 intervention to help young students better understand their emotions and bodily signals. Tune in to gain real-world insights.
The Interoception Curriculum© as a Tier 1 Intervention in a Public School District
This video with Occupational Therapist Yona Schaap explores how The Interoception Curriculum© is being used as a powerful Tier 1 intervention in a public school district. Yona shares how this approach supports all students by fostering emotional awareness and regulation, creating a more positive and inclusive learning environment. Watch this video today to learn more!
The Interoception Curriculum© in The Homeschool Setting with a Homeschooling Mom
If you’re a homeschooling parent curious about how to support your child’s emotional growth, this video is for you. Join a fellow homeschooling mom as she shares how The Interoception Curriculum© has become a meaningful part of her homeschool journey. Learn what interoception is, why it’s essential for learning and well-being, and how to easily integrate it into your own routine.
10 Lessons from Using The Interoception Curriculum©
After over a decade of using The Interoception Curriculum© with clients, I’ve learned so much from the people I work with and from amazing professionals like you. In this video, I share 10 powerful lessons that have shaped how I approach interoception support. From embracing small steps to learning to be curious, these lessons are straight from real experiences.
The Interoception Curriculum© & Activity Cards—Better Together
Ready to strengthen your interoception skills and support independent self-regulation? I’ve got the perfect bundle for you! Introducing our all-in-one interoception learning package—a powerful combination of The Interoception Curriculum© and Interoception Activity Cards, designed to help learners of all ages better understand their internal body signals.
Practical Interoception Activities
If you’re excited about interoception but wondering how to bring it to life in a practical and accessible way, this video section is for you! I’m sharing easy-to-implement tips, daily activity ideas, and tools like the Body Check Ring to help you or those you support build a deeper, more meaningful connection with the body—one step at a time.
How to Get the Most Out of Interoception Activities: 5 Tips for Success
In this video, I’m sharing my top five tips for getting the most out of interoception activities for kids, teens, and adults. Whether you’re using them with clients, students, your own kids, or on your personal interoception journey, these tips will help make the experience more effective, inclusive, and meaningful.
30 Days of Interoception Activities
We hear from so many people who are excited about the science of interoception—but get stuck when it comes to knowing what to do next. That’s exactly why we’re sharing practical, engaging interoceptive activities you can start using right away to enhance interoceptive awareness. Learn to make inner awareness more accessible.
Get to Know the Body Check Ring
Many people don’t know how their body feels because of past experiences that taught them to disconnect from their body. Others may be searching for a “right” answer, shaped by systems that reward “good” feelings. Watch this video to learn how to use interoception activity cards and support everyone’s unique interoceptive journey.
Playful Learning
Playful learning is such a powerful tool for interoception growth. With joy and curiosity at the center, we can use structured, goal-oriented play to help people connect with their internal sensations and better understand what their body is telling them. It’s all about making self-discovery both meaningful and fun!
The Key to Toileting Success – Interoception
Interoception and toileting are a much-needed partner for anyone struggling with bathroom habits. Instead of relying only on behavior-based strategies like praise and rewards, we need to help individuals connect with their internal cues so they can understand when and why their body needs to use the bathroom.
Modern Emotion Regulation Supports
Learn six essential shifts we all need to make to provide more compassionate and effective support for neurodivergent individuals. From becoming trauma-informed to moving away from compliance-based models, these changes reflect what research and lived experience are teaching us.
Mental Health & Interoception
Emotions, Alexithymia & Interoception
Alexithymia—difficulty identifying and describing emotions—is something I get asked about a lot. It’s deeply connected to interoception, and understanding that link can unlock powerful insights for self-awareness and support strategies.
In these interoception videos, we explore what alexithymia is, how it shows up in daily life, and how interoception-based approaches can help. Whether this is a new concept or something you’ve been navigating for years, you’ll find validation and helpful perspectives here.
Understanding Alexithymia & Interoception
Learn more connection between alexithymia and interoception. I explore how challenges with internal sensations can make it harder to recognize and describe emotions and share practical tips for supporting this journey through playful, body-based activities. Find compassionate strategies for tuning into your inner world with kindness.
Interoception and Alexithymia: A Walk-Through of The Interoception Curriculum
In this video, I walk you through how The Interoception Curriculum can be a powerful tool for supporting clients with alexithymia. You’ll get a peek at the body-based activities, charts, and hands-on strategies that help bridge the gap between physical sensations and emotional awareness. Watch this video today for deeper insights!
Alexithymia: One Year Later
This video explores three often-overlooked truths about alexithymia and its connection to interoception. From challenging common labels to expanding how we define emotional expression, I share insights that can help us better support ourselves and others on the journey toward understanding feelings from the inside out.
The Connection Between Interoception, Brain Injury, and Alexithymia
What’s the connection between brain injuries and struggles with identifying emotions? This video explores how interoception and alexithymia are related and why they may hold the key to understanding why emotional regulation becomes harder after injury. Watch to learn more.
Alexithymia & Interoception Livestream and Q&A
Struggling to identify or describe emotions? This livestream dives into alexithymia—what it is, who it affects, and how it connects to your body’s internal signals through interoception. Learn why understanding this connection can be the key to better emotional awareness. Watch the full conversation now.
Interoception Work: Why “I Don’t Know” and “I Feel Fine” are Valid Answers
Ever had a client say, “I don’t know how I feel” during an interoception activity? You’re not alone. In this video, I share why that response might be more valid than we think—and what we can do to adapt our approach with compassion and curiosity. I’ll walk you through common reasons behind these answers.
Interoception, Masking & Monotropism
Monotropism is a concept that beautifully explains the deep focus and unique attention patterns of many autistic people. These videos explore how monotropism intersects with interoception and how honoring this framework can make a huge difference in support, learning, and communication.
If you’ve ever felt misunderstood in your way of focusing or engaging, this section offers a refreshing, respectful look at how our brains work—and why that matters.
Interoception and Monotropism: Paying Attention to Autistic & ADHD Experiences
In this video, I explore the connection between monotropism—a deep, focused style of attention common in many autistic and ADHD brains—and interoception. I share how a lack of support for monotropic processing can lead to body disconnect and how we can better validate and support both attention and bodily needs.
Interoception and Masking
In this video, I unpack the deep connection between masking and interoception and how masking often leads to disconnecting from the body. I also share how interoception work can support the unmasking process by helping individuals rediscover what their body truly needs to feel safe, regulated, and authentically themselves.
My 5 Take-Aways About Interoception, Masking & Monotropism
Two topics—interoception and monotropism, and interoception and masking—are big, important topics with so much depth. In this short reflection video, I share five key takeaways that really stuck with me—lessons that came not just from research, but from you: the incredible community of people sharing their experiences.
Gestalt Language Processing (GLP) & Interoception
Interoception & Trauma
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