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160 – Move to Focus with Rob Owen

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160 - Move to Focus with Rob Owen
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In this episode of The Soaring Child, host Dana Kay sits down with Rob Owen—former school principal and expert in mindfulness-based movement—to explore a transformative approach to helping kids with ADHD thrive. Rob shares his remarkable journey from a traumatic car accident to discovering the power of Tai Chi and Qigong, and how these ancient practices became a game-changer for students struggling with focus, emotional regulation, and restlessness in the classroom.

Dana and Rob unpack how movement, breath, and focus can be seamlessly integrated to support children both at home and at school. This episode is full of practical, science-backed strategies that educators and parents can start implementing right away. Dana Kay, an ADHD health practitioner and passionate advocate for natural approaches, brings another insightful conversation aimed at helping families unlock their child’s full potential—without added stress.

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 Show Notes

Key Takeaways:
[2:36] Rob Owen’s Personal Healing Journey
[7:51] Movement in the Classroom: From Chaos to Calm
[8:47] How Mindful Movement Improves Focus and Regulation
[11:32] Simple At-Home Strategies for Parents
[18:31] Bringing Movement into Schools
[24:07] Modeling Behavior and Creating Consistent Practice
[24:34] Practical Tips for Immediate Implementation
[29:45] Where to Learn More from Rob Owen

Memorable Moments:

Imagine sitting in a classroom where chaos reigns.

What if the key to focus wasn’t actually sitting still but moving?

Embedded in Tai Chi and Qigong are tools to develop a refinement of your energy.

They gave me 10 boys… bouncing off the walls.

I found that breath, movement, and focus have to be together.

The mind is at the bottom of the feet.

This practice is for standing up.

Attach a movement to one of those already pre-made behaviors.

Model for your child, because you’re the one.

Start small, start modeling… and see what happens.

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