Explain my Brain
For curious kids and the grown-ups who support them. Explain My Brain is a short podcast designed for children aged 4 to 10 to explore feelings, brain differences, and how to understand themselves and others, one small topic at a time. Hosted by Tyla, a psychologist and founder of The Psych Assessment Studio, each episode introduces a single concept, such as anxiety, sensory needs, ADHD, autism, meltdowns, friendships, or special interests, using child-friendly language, affirming explanations, and practical tips. This podcast is: Neurodiversity-affirming Strengths-based Short and easy to follow (each episode is under 5 minutes) Perfect for car rides, therapy sessions, classrooms, or bedtime chats Whether your child is neurodivergent or just starting to ask big questions about how brains and feelings work, this is a safe and encouraging place to learn together. Because every brain is a good brain. 💛
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Friday Aug 29, 2025
Friday Aug 29, 2025
Psychologist Tyla explains how autistic children experience social interaction and communication, dispels the myth that they don’t want friends, and shows that autistic kids often connect in different but meaningful ways.
The episode provides examples of social and communication differences, highlights the strengths that autistic kids bring to friendships, and offers simple ways for neurotypical children to be patient, inclusive, and supportive of them.
Thursday Sep 18, 2025
Thursday Sep 18, 2025
Stimming is short for self-stimulatory behaviour, which is movements or sounds like rocking, hand-flapping, humming, or tapping that help people feel calm, focused, or joyful.
Everyone stims sometimes, but autistic and other neurodivergent people often stim more because their brains experience the world more intensely. Stimming is a natural way to regulate feelings and communicate needs.
Support means accepting safe stims, asking kindly if unsure, and helping swap unsafe stims for safer options. Stimming is not something to hide - it helps people feel safe, calm, and happy.
Friday Jan 23, 2026
Friday Jan 23, 2026
Hi friends!
Welcome to Season Two of Explain My Brain with Tyla, a psychologist who helps kids (ages 4–10) and the grown-ups who care for them understand how different brains learn, feel, and grow. This season goes deeper into brain styles like dyslexia and other learning differences, what different parts of the brain do, and how our brains affect emotions and behaviour.
Short and gentle episodes explore learning, regulation, communication, school, home, friendships, and what helps brains feel calm, confident, and understood. Listeners are invited to share questions or topic ideas - because every brain belongs and we can learn together.
Thursday Feb 26, 2026
Thursday Feb 26, 2026
In this episode, Tyla explains what an assessment is, why someone might have one, and what happens during the process. The episode explains why you might need an assessment and that assessments are about understanding your strengths and needs, not judging or labelling.
Tyler describes typical assessment activities, who might be involved, and possible outcomes, and offers calm, practical advice for kids and families preparing for an assessment. The episode closes with a reassurance that different doesn’t mean broken and that assessments are an incredibly helpful tool in understanding your brain!