https://brothers.krebs.co/tags/body-awareness/Body-AwarenessenWed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://brothers.krebs.co/media/icon.svghttps://brothers.krebs.co/tags/body-awareness/https://brothers.krebs.co/slides/body-detective/Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://brothers.krebs.co/slides/body-detective/ <section data-noprocess data-shortcode-slide data-background-color="#FF9E00" > <!-- no-branding --> <p> <figure > <div class="flex justify-center "> <div class="w-full" > <img alt="Henry holding a magnifying glass up thoughtfully, examining a little speech-bubble shape floating near his tummy, a playful detective pose" srcset="https://brothers.krebs.co/slides/body-detective/cover_hu_9483a9f48c284956.webp 320w, https://brothers.krebs.co/slides/body-detective/cover_hu_a661e764eaba24a2.webp 480w, https://brothers.krebs.co/slides/body-detective/cover_hu_ff2e7719c556c600.webp 760w" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 100vw, (max-width: 768px) 90vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, 760px" src="https://brothers.krebs.co/slides/body-detective/cover_hu_9483a9f48c284956.webp" width="760" height="567" loading="lazy" data-zoomable /></div> </div></figure> </p> <h1 id="the-bodydetective">The Body<br/>Detective</h1> <h3 id="signals-your-body-sends">Signals your body sends</h3> <aside class="notes"> This deck is about interoception — noticing what the body is telling us. Build the idea that the body is a friend sending messages, not a machine to ignore. </aside> <hr> <section data-noprocess data-shortcode-slide data-background-color="#FFFFFF" > <h2 id="hi-henry-">Hi, Henry! 👋</h2> <h2 id="hi-jack-">Hi, Jack! 👋</h2> <h3 id="your-body-talksto-youall-day">Your body talks<br/>to you<br/><strong>all day</strong>.</h3> <aside class="notes"> Pause. Let them wonder — really? My body talks to me? Yes, it does. </aside> <hr> <section data-noprocess data-shortcode-slide data-background-color="#FEE440" > <h2 id="but-not-in-words">But not in <strong>words</strong>.</h2> <h3 id="in-signals">In signals.</h3> <h3 id="--">🥁 🔔 ✨</h3> <aside class="notes"> Signals are clues. The body uses body-language, not English. Our job is to learn what each signal means. </aside> <hr> <section data-noprocess data-shortcode-slide data-background-color="#FFB84C" > <h2 id="your-job">Your job…</h2> <h1 id="be-a-body-detective-">Be a <strong>Body Detective</strong>. 🕵️</h1> <aside class="notes"> Detectives notice. They don't ignore. They pause, look at clues, and figure out what's going on. </aside> <hr> <section data-noprocess data-shortcode-slide data-background-color="#FFFFFF" > <p> <figure > <div class="flex justify-center "> <div class="w-full" > <img alt="Jack with his small hand resting on his belly, a gentle thoughtful-listening expression, a soft orange glow around his tummy suggesting it&rsquo;s &rsquo;talking&rsquo; to him" srcset="https://brothers.krebs.co/slides/body-detective/scene-tummy_hu_563d70b3d3d447a3.webp 320w, https://brothers.krebs.co/slides/body-detective/scene-tummy_hu_84743f0dbb65b73e.webp 480w, https://brothers.krebs.co/slides/body-detective/scene-tummy_hu_8160352e6395a4fd.webp 760w" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 100vw, (max-width: 768px) 90vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, 760px" src="https://brothers.krebs.co/slides/body-detective/scene-tummy_hu_563d70b3d3d447a3.webp" width="760" height="567" loading="lazy" data-zoomable /></div> </div></figure> </p> <h2 id="signal-1--tummy-rumbles">Signal 1: 🥁 tummy rumbles</h2> <h3 id="translation">Translation:</h3> <h1 id="heading"><strong>&ldquo;I&rsquo;m hungry!&rdquo;</strong></h1> <aside class="notes"> Growling / empty feeling is the classic signal. Name it. Next time they hear it, ask "what's your tummy saying?" </aside> <hr> <section data-noprocess data-shortcode-slide data-background-color="#C8B6FF" > <p> <figure > <div class="flex justify-center "> <div class="w-full" > <img alt="Jack with gently droopy eyes and a small yawn, rubbing one eye with his small fist, cozy warm lamplight" srcset="https://brothers.krebs.co/slides/body-detective/scene-tired_hu_a04a1418a2c083a4.webp 320w, https://brothers.krebs.co/slides/body-detective/scene-tired_hu_5f6f92f8b6b8638a.webp 480w, https://brothers.krebs.co/slides/body-detective/scene-tired_hu_ba45871519baa112.webp 760w" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 100vw, (max-width: 768px) 90vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, 760px" src="https://brothers.krebs.co/slides/body-detective/scene-tired_hu_a04a1418a2c083a4.webp" width="760" height="567" loading="lazy" data-zoomable /></div> </div></figure> </p> <h2 id="signal-2--droopy-eyes">Signal 2: 😴 droopy eyes</h2> <h3 id="translation-1">Translation:</h3> <h1 id="heading-1"><strong>&ldquo;I&rsquo;m tired.&rdquo;</strong></h1> <aside class="notes"> Eye-rub, yawn, getting-silly, getting-mad — these are all tired signals. Way before meltdown. Catch early. </aside> <hr> <section data-noprocess data-shortcode-slide data-background-color="#00F5D4" > <h2 id="signal-3--jumpy-legs">Signal 3: 🦵 jumpy legs</h2> <h3 id="translation-2">Translation:</h3> <h1 id="heading-2"><strong>&ldquo;I need to MOVE!&rdquo;</strong></h1> <aside class="notes"> Lots of energy = body needs big movement. Not a naughty kid — a body doing its job. Send them outside or do 10 jumping jacks. </aside> <hr> <section data-noprocess data-shortcode-slide data-background-color="#F15BB5" > <p> <figure > <div class="flex justify-center "> <div class="w-full" > <img alt="Henry with a small hand on his chest, a gentle thoughtful expression, quietly noticing what&rsquo;s going on inside" srcset="https://brothers.krebs.co/slides/body-detective/scene-chest_hu_ae7bd132e6af4c3c.webp 320w, https://brothers.krebs.co/slides/body-detective/scene-chest_hu_f3cc8ef92dd55197.webp 480w, https://brothers.krebs.co/slides/body-detective/scene-chest_hu_a1dcaa6dd2076f48.webp 760w" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 100vw, (max-width: 768px) 90vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, 760px" src="https://brothers.krebs.co/slides/body-detective/scene-chest_hu_ae7bd132e6af4c3c.webp" width="760" height="567" loading="lazy" data-zoomable /></div> </div></figure> </p> <h2 id="signal-4--tight-chest">Signal 4: 💓 tight chest</h2> <h3 id="translation-3">Translation:</h3> <h1 id="heading-3"><strong>&ldquo;I&rsquo;ve got a<br/>big feeling.&rdquo;</strong></h1> <aside class="notes"> Worry, excitement, sadness — all can tighten the chest. Use belly breaths. Reconnects to the Brave Heart Toolkit from Big Feelings. </aside> <hr> <section data-noprocess data-shortcode-slide data-background-color="#FEE440" > <h2 id="signal-5--pee-pee-dance">Signal 5: 💧 pee-pee dance</h2> <h3 id="translation-4">Translation:</h3> <h1 id="heading-4"><strong>&ldquo;BATHROOM.<br/>NOW. 🚽&rdquo;</strong></h1> <aside class="notes"> A little chuckle on this one. The wobbly, can't-sit-still dance is the classic signal. Don't wait. </aside> <hr> <section data-noprocess data-shortcode-slide data-background-color="#FFFFFF" > <h2 id="what-does-a-detective-do">What does a detective do?</h2> <h1 id="they-listen-">They <strong>listen</strong>. 👂</h1> <h3 id="then-they-help">Then they <strong>help</strong>.</h3> <aside class="notes"> Notice → respond. That's the whole loop. Ignoring a signal doesn't make it go away — it makes it louder. </aside> <hr> <section data-noprocess data-shortcode-slide data-background-color="#FFB84C" > <h2 id="right-now">Right now…</h2> <h3 id="pauseput-a-hand-on-your-tummy-">Pause.<br/>Put a hand on your tummy. 🤚</h3> <h3 id="what-is-your-body-saying">What is your body saying?</h3> <aside class="notes"> Actually pause for this slide. Let them check in. Go around: "Henry, what's yours saying? Jack, what's yours saying?" </aside> <hr> <section data-noprocess data-shortcode-slide data-background-color="#FF9E00" > <h1 id="you-are-a-detective-henry">You are a detective, <strong>Henry</strong>.</h1> <h1 id="you-are-a-detective-jack">You are a detective, <strong>Jack</strong>.</h1> <h3 id="your-body-is-on-your-team-">Your body is on your team. 💪</h3> <aside class="notes"> End on team language. Their body is their ally, not their enemy. Tell them often. </aside>