It’s Not Just for the Kids: How Worley Helped Me Rewire My Brain

When people hear about Worley’s World, they often think it’s “just” for kids. Colourful monsters, fun stories, and playful brain breaks. But here’s the truth: Worley’s World is for the whole family. Because if we want our children to thrive emotionally, we need to start by looking in the mirror.

Over the last few years, I’ve had to do a lot of unlearning. I’ve faced fears, rewritten limiting beliefs, and learned how to tune into my nervous system, all while juggling the beautiful chaos of motherhood, healing from trauma, and running a CIC. And through it all, Worley has been by my side. Not just as a character I created for children, but as a companion that’s helped me become more emotionally aware, more playful, and more… me.

🧠 Emotions and the Nervous System (Made Simple)

Every emotion is your brain’s way of telling you something. It’s like your body saying, “Hey, I need help here!” Whether that’s needing to move, cry, hug someone, or take a break. Your nervous system is involved in all of it.

Inside your body, there’s something called the vagus nerve – it links your brain, heart, and tummy. When something upsetting happens (like your child knocking over a Lego tower), your nervous system goes on high alert. This can wake up the “monsters” inside… like George when we feel angry, or Polly when were feeling anxious. That’s totally normal. What matters is what we do next.

🌀 Relearning Through Play

Worley’s World helped me relearn how to regulate. I’ve started planning my days around what actually helps me feel good, like adding creativity, nature, and even Pom Pom-making (yes, that’s my current ADHD hyperfixation and I’m loving it 😆).

Last week, I faced a HUGE fear - I did an arrow break and walked on fire. If you know me, you’ll know how terrified I am of anything that could burn me, so this was massive. That night reminded me: I’m stronger than I think, especially when I’ve got the right tools in place.

🌱 Inspire. Nurture. Educate. (Not just for kids!)

In Worley’s World, we talk about three key phases:

• Inspire: Tune into your body. Notice the changes before you explode or shut down.

• Nurture: Understand your emotions - what’s triggered them? What do you need?

• Educate: Use tools that help you regulate. Nature walks, creative play, breathing breaks, turning off your phone.

These aren’t just for children. They’re for all of us. Imagine if we’d learned this emotional language when we were five, instead of fumbling through it at 35?

I want that for OUR kids and I want it for YOU too.

Worley’s World is a place where families come together to understand emotions, speak a shared language, and build lifelong emotional strength. Because emotional regulation isn’t something we’re born knowing. It’s something we learn … together.