Originally published April 13, 2026

Intense interoception refers to experiences where body signals feel strong, noticeable, and hard to ignore. Sometimes described as hyperawareness or hypervigilance of body sensations, these signals may show up as one or two intense sensations or many signals all at once, and can be overwhelming, distracting, or difficult to interpret, especially when trust in the body has been disrupted.

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Originally published March 10, 2026

Explore the ABCs of interoception with 26 short, practical ideas for understanding body signals, regulation, safety, communication, and daily life.
Interoception is often described as our sense of how the body feels on the inside. Sometimes called the body awareness sense or the eighth sense, it helps us notice signals coming from inside the body. Interoception shapes so much of our daily lives, including communication, safety, regulation, trauma support, participation in everyday activities, and how we respond when someone is struggling. Understanding body signals is one of the most important parts of this process. Let’s explore this sense from A to Z.

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Originally published January 26, 2026

Potty training* is often treated as a skill or a behavior, but for many children, toilet resistance or “regression” is rooted in the body not feeling safe enough to let go. This article explores potty learning through a body-based, interoception-informed lens focusing on safety, sensory experiences, pain, and understanding what’s happening inside the body.

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January 19, 2026

Many well-intended regulation strategies unintentionally train endurance, asking neurodivergent people to tolerate environments that overwhelm their body. This post explores why regulation often fails without environmental modifications and how interoception can guide ethical, body-led environmental change.

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Originally published February 23, 2021

How Interoception Affects Potty Training

Interoception plays a key role in toileting (often referred to as “potty training”) because it helps us notice, understand, and respond to body signals related to pee, poop, wetness, discomfort, and safety. For many children, toileting challenges are not about motivation or behavior, they’re about how clearly (or quietly) the body communicates its needs. Supporting interoception through curiosity, modeling, and felt safety helps potty training unfold from the inside out, without pressure or compliance.

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