In this episode of Kainos Joy Podcast: Neurodiversity Initiative, trauma-informed neurosomatic coach Kevin Howley shares how juggling, mindful movement, and play can transform emotional regulation and brain health. His methods—Toss Catch Heal and Juggle Jitsu—blend neuroscience, therapy, and joy to help the body and mind heal together.

From clowning to coaching, Kevin’s journey reveals how motion rewires the brain, supports ADHD and autism, and restores connection after trauma. You’ll hear how movement can become medicine, how frustration can release stored energy, and how families can strengthen bonds through simple, playful practice.

Key ideas:

• Juggling activates both sides of the brain (like EMDR) to boost neuroplasticity

• Movement releases tension and restores balance to the nervous system

• Adaptable for trauma survivors, neurodivergent learners, and all abilities

• Play reconnects us with joy, creativity, and authentic expression

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:46 Foundations of Toss Catch Heal and Juggle Jitsu

05:49 Focused on Motion

11:42 Energy and Nervous System Regulation

16:44 Neurodivergence and Adaptations

23:53 Neuroplasticity and Brain Rewiring

31:30 Family and Community Benefits

43:17 Symbolism and Story

45:50 Clowning and Healing

51:44 Insights from Patch Adams

1:00:19 Mindfulness and ADHD

1:02:35 Closing

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Kevin’s website:

https://coach.healthavenues.com/TossCatchHeal

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