In this episode, Carolanne Ashley sits down with Manetta Vegas, founder of Relax Kids, who has been quietly pioneering children’s emotional well-being for over 25 years—long before it was mainstream.

Manetta shares how working as a children’s clown in the 1990s first alerted her to a change in children’s behaviour: falling attention spans, restlessness, and difficulty focusing. What began as adding simple meditation stories into party shows eventually evolved into Relax Kids, a global programme that has now trained over 5,000–6,000 teachers and professionals and reached millions of children worldwide.

You’ll hear about:

• The 7-step Relax Kids method – movement, stretching, breathing, feeling, affirmations, story, and relaxation
• How this system accidentally mirrored the ancient chakra energy centres
• The growing impact of tech and constant notifications on children’s nervous systems
• Why safety, quiet, and comfort are the missing ingredients for many neurodivergent and anxious children
• How parents’ own nervous system regulation and healing profoundly shapes their children’s behaviour
• Simple, gentle first steps any parent can start this week – including slow, shared breathing and getting into nature
• Inspiring stories of children who transformed their focus, confidence, and ability to self-soothe

Manetta also reflects on her 2005 Dragon’s Den appearance, being told her idea “didn’t make sense,” and what it’s like to watch the world finally catch up with the importance of children’s emotional health.

If you’re a parent, educator, or simply worried about “the anxious generation,” this conversation is full of hope, tools, and encouragement.

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