Episode 2: Self-Awareness

In this episode of Mostly Regulated, host Dylan Sulzer, founder of Not Just A Teacher Education, unpacks what self-awareness actually is, how it develops and why it shapes every part of our emotional world far more than we realise.

You’ll hear how self-awareness shows up in childhood, how it shifts through adolescence, and how the brain rewires itself over time to help us understand who we are. We explore the neuroscience behind it, from the prefrontal cortex and default mode network to the emotional systems that shape our thoughts, reactions and identity.

We’ll unpack:
• Why self-awareness is more than a trend or “era” and how it really works in the brain
• How your early strengths and experiences influence the way you see yourself
• The identity shifts that happen in adolescence and early adulthood
• The Three Pillars that anchor who you are when life gets messy
• The difference between self-awareness in young people and adults, and why strengths come first
• Simple practices you can use today to build clarity, regulation and emotional stability

With honest storytelling, reflections from Dylan’s own journey and neuroscience you can actually understand, this episode breaks self-awareness down in a way that feels practical and deeply human.

If you’ve ever wondered why you feel the way you do, or you want to understand yourself with more clarity and kindness, this episode is for you.