The Practice That Made Teenage Boys Get Up Early. By Choice
"That year, they didn't just win sports day. They won every single sports event. Something nobody had seen that house achieve in living memory."
You've probably never heard of it. But your nervous system already knows how to respond to it. This episode tells the story of how one practice — discovered by accident in a Swiss boarding house — transformed a group of teenage boys, changed the way I work, and why it might be exactly what you and your teen need right now.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL DISCOVER:
Why a group of teenage boys voluntarily got up early every week — and what that revealed about the power of regulation
What Sophrology actually is, where it comes from, and why it works differently from generic meditation
Why nervous system regulation matters just as much for us as it does for our teenagers
What this mini-series is building towards — and the free practice waiting for you now
KEY INSIGHT: Sophrology is different from other meditation techniques and it trains your nervous system to find calm on demand — exactly when you need it most.
ABOUT SOPHROLOGY: Developed in the 1960s by neuropsychiatrist Alfonso Caycedo, sophrology combines conscious breathing, body awareness, relaxation and positive visualisation into a structured, practical mind-body practice. Used by Olympic athletes, schools, and healthcare professionals — and now available to you.
THIS EPISODE IS PART OF A MINI-SERIES: The Four Things That Changed My Life — and How They Can Change Yours
Episode 1: Sophrology ← You are here
Episode 2: RTT and the beliefs that quietly run everything
Episode 3: Teen Yoga
Episode 4: Coaching — and how to become your own
FREE RESOURCE — THE EMOTION RELEASE AUDIO PRACTICE A short, Sophrology-inspired audio practice for processing and releasing difficult emotions. Five minutes. Use it at your desk, sitting down anywhere, or before sleep. Free to experience HERE
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Email: Questions or topics to cover? hello@kateboydwilliams.com
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Important: This podcast is for educational purposes only, not medical advice. If your teen is experiencing severe anxiety, please consult qualified healthcare professionals.
