Explore every episode of the podcast Soaring Child: Thriving with ADHD
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| 184: Cain Runyan's Story: A 10-Year-Old's ADHD Transformation | 13 Nov 2025 | 00:21:23 | |
What if your child could tell you, in their own words, what it feels like to thrive with ADHD? In this inspiring episode of The Soaring Child Podcast, host Dana Kay sits down with 10-year-old Cain Runyan, a graduate of the ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids, to hear his firsthand story of transformation — from daily meltdowns and dysregulation to calm, confidence, and joy. Cain shares what it was like before the program, at the age of 6, how changing his diet and learning about his body helped him feel more in control, and how he navigates social moments when others eat foods he can't. His honesty and wisdom are beyond his years, offering parents an inside look at what it's like for a child to not just follow a plan , but truly own their progress. Whether you're feeling uncertain about natural approaches for your child or just need hope from another child who's lived it, this episode will show you what's possible when kids are empowered to thrive. LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW▶ ADHD Thrive Institute Key Takeaways: [01:07] Meet Cain Runyan and hear what life was like before the ADHD Thrive Method [03:13] The frustration of wanting to have a good day but feeling out of control [04:24] Finding peace with food differences and learning to see them as something positive [06:30] How Cain's mom helped him feel included with healthy alternatives at parties [09:37] How the program changed his mindset and helped him take ownership of his health [10:09] Understanding what was going wrong and how diet made everything click [12:56] Feeling calmer, more focused, and in control of emotions [14:54] Cain's powerful message to other kids: "All of this is worth it." [17:57] Cain's health tip for families — "If you can't pronounce it, you probably shouldn't get it." [20:31] Dana's emotional closing and encouragement for parents ready to start their own journey Memorable Moments: "I just wanted to have a good day, but my body wouldn't let me." "Everything really happens for a reason. Maybe this was meant to be." "There are a bunch of things that taste exactly the same or better." "This program really helped because it figured out what was going wrong." "It feels calmer. It feels easier to block out some things." "All this is worth it. Even if you have to do things you don't want to do, you'll feel better in the end." "If you can't pronounce it, you probably shouldn't get it." "I was nervous at first, but then it felt like going down a spring — it just flowed." "If you're ready to start helping your own child feel better in their body and brain…" Dana Kay Resources: 🔗WEBSITES: ▶ https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/ 👋SOCIALS: ▶ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ADHDThriveInstitute/ 📕INTERNATIONAL BEST SELLING BOOK: ▶ Thriving with ADHD – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/book/ 💻FREE MASTERCLASS ▶ Free Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally Masterclass - https://bit.ly/3GAbFQl ⭐COURSES & PROGRAMS ▶ ADHD Parenting Course – https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhd
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| 183: The Toxic Truth About ADHD: How Hidden Heavy Metals Impact Kids with Dr. Wendy Myers | 06 Nov 2025 | 00:37:05 | |
You can have the perfect ADHD diet, remove every allergen, and stack the best supplements… yet your child may still struggle if heavy metals are silently clogging their system. In this episode of The Soaring Child Podcast, host Dana Kay, ADHD health practitioner and founder of the ADHD Thrive Method for Kids, welcomes Dr. Wendy Myers, naturopathic doctor, #1 bestselling author, and founder of MyersDetox.com. Known worldwide as the "detox expert," Dr. Wendy has helped thousands of families understand the hidden dangers of heavy metals and toxins. Together, Dana and Dr. Wendy reveal how toxins affect brain function, mood, and ADHD symptoms, and they unpack the everyday ways kids are exposed to lead, aluminum, and other metals. More importantly, they share safe, practical strategies to begin reducing toxic load — from simple dietary tweaks to powerful detox supports. Parents will walk away with hope, knowledge, and steps they can take immediately to support their child's health.
Key Takeaways: [01:00] Why diet and supplements alone may not be enough if toxins are present Memorable Moments: "You can have the perfect ADHD diet, but if heavy metals are clogging the system, your child will still struggle." "This child was carrying a toxic burden that was literally short-circuiting his brain and body." "Lead is the number one heavy metal linked to ADHD, and it's still all around us." "Aluminum causes brain swelling and behavioral issues — and it's shockingly common." "Binders soak up toxins like a sponge. They're like little catchers' mitts for heavy metals." "Children's bodies are resilient. Once you support the basics, they often detox naturally." "Don't ever feel hopeless. Your options for supporting your child are limitless." Dana Kay Resources: 🔗WEBSITES: ▶ https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/ 👋SOCIALS: ▶ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ADHDThriveInstitute/ 📕INTERNATIONAL BEST SELLING BOOK: ▶ Thriving with ADHD – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/book/ 💻FREE MASTERCLASS ▶ Free Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally Masterclass - https://bit.ly/3GAbFQl ⭐COURSES & PROGRAMS ▶ ADHD Parenting Course – https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhd | |||
| 174: ADHD, Homework, and Executive Function with Ann Dolin | 03 Sep 2025 | 00:26:52 | |
In this episode of The Soaring Child Podcast, host Dana Kay sits down with Ann Dolin, an award-winning educator, author, and expert in ADHD, executive function, and academic coaching. Together, they unpack one of the most common and stressful challenges for families raising kids with ADHD—homework. With over three decades of experience helping children who think and learn differently, Ann shares practical, tested strategies to reduce homework battles, build executive function skills, and bring more calm to busy evenings. Dana Kay, a Board-Certified Health and Nutrition Practitioner and founder of the ADHD Thrive Institute, approaches this topic as both a professional and a parent who's been in the trenches. Whether your child procrastinates, feels overwhelmed by multi-step directions, or struggles to get started, you'll walk away with actionable advice you can use tonight to make homework time more peaceful and productive. Link Mentioned in the Show:
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Dana Kay Resources: 🔗WEBSITES: 👋SOCIALS:
📕INTERNATIONAL BEST SELLING BOOK:
💻FREE MASTERCLASS
⭐COURSES & PROGRAMS
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| 83: Functional Lab Tests for ADHD with Dana Kay | 16 Nov 2023 | 00:27:36 | |
If you have ever wondered about functional lab testing for ADHD, then this episode is for you. Dana Kay dives deep into her favorite functional lab tests. Tune in to discover: ✔️ Which lab tests Dana Kay recommends ✔️ Why she recommends these particular tests ✔️ What these tests can show us about your child and what's going on inside their body Dana Kay, the host of the Soaring Child podcast, is passionate about helping families reduce their kids' ADHD symptoms using natural strategies. Medication is not the only way to help these children. She's also a board certified holistic health and nutrition practitioner, but most importantly, she's a mom of a 13 year old boy with ADHD who is thriving without medication, and she has years of experience helping other families do exactly the same. Here are the links mentioned in this episode: Leaky Gut Episode - https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/podcast/soaring-child-episode-80/
Key Takeaways: [5:47] 4 Functional Lab Tests for Children with ADHD [6:19] Test 1 - Stool Test & The Gut-Brain Connection [9:03] Test 2 - Food Sensitivity Test & Leaky Gut [14:50] Test 3 - Organic Acid Test & Mold [22:37] Test 4 - Kryptopyrrole Test [24:29] Summary of Top 4 Tests
Memorable Moments: "Your child's body will continue to act a certain way regardless of how many medicines or supplements you use if you don't have a solid foundation of nutrition first." "Just as there are causes of the symptoms of a cough…like the flu or bronchitis or tuberculosis, there are causes of chronic disorders and illnesses….Symptoms are a warning sign from the body that something else is wrong, and the only way to address it is to get the body examined further, specifically with functional lab testing." "There is a very close connection between the gut and the brain, and one of the first signs of a disconnect in the brain is a gut that is not functioning well." "Food sensitivities are the direct result of something else that's going on in the gut. Something is CAUSING the food sensitivities." "Food sensitivities are not true allergies but they do cause inflammation in the body and so you can actually heal from sensitivities." "Getting people better is better than prescribing a pill."
Dana Kay Resources: Website: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ADHDThriveInstitute/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adhdthriveinstitute/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ADHDThriveInstitute LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-thrive-institute/mycompany/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/adhdthriveinstitute/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adhd_thriveinstitute International Best Selling Book, Thriving with ADHD – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/book/ Free Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally Masterclass - https://bit.ly/3GAbFQl ADHD Parenting Course – https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhd
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| 82: Navigating the Holidays While Gluten & Dairy Free with Laura Falzon | 09 Nov 2023 | 00:22:02 | |
It can be difficult to navigate the holiday season while adhering to a gluten and dairy-free diet. In this episode of the Soaring Child podcast, guest Laura Falzon shares tips and tricks to overcome this challenge. Laura is the creator of the popular YouTube channel Five Hungry Travelers. She's an expert at making dietary restrictions work while on the go, and she is here to share her insights and tips on how to make the holiday season enjoyable, nourishing, and stress-free for everyone. Laura worked for years in the travel industry before starting her own business as a birth doula. When Laura's oldest child needed to adapt his diet to manage his ADHD symptoms, their whole family learned to trust their bodies and heal themselves through a gluten-free and dairy-free diet, but the love of travel didn't stop, so they developed an approach to take their diet on the road and continue their family adventures around the world. Now she shares her expertise on her YouTube channel, Five Hungry Travelers, to help families confidently travel with kids with dietary restrictions. This episode is packed with actionable advice that will empower you to turn these holiday challenges into opportunities for growth and connection.
Key Takeaways: [3:19] Laura's personal story going gluten and dairy free [7:25] How to talk with family members who don't understand dietary restrictions [10:04] How to make holidays fun without the "normal" treats [14:25] Tips for parents who are navigating dietary restrictions for the first time while traveling for the holidays [16:58] Laura's top tip for traveling with dietary restrictions [19:01] Encouragement for families feeling overwhelmed [20:52] Where to find Laura online
Memorable Moments: "You owe nobody anything. If you don't want to explain it, you don't have to. I recommend taking it in small chunks in ways that feel safe to you with people who feel safe to you." "I don't need to give the full run down to the full extended family. I highly recommend picking out your one or two point people who can help you out and start there." "I specialize in helping people travel with kids with dietary restrictions, but I don't think you should do that until you've got that base layer laid." "Try to shift your mentality to one that is not making food an event and go back to finding activities that are the event." "Everywhere we go, food is held up as an activity, and it shouldn't be. Go have fun and move your bodies, and then go eat something." "We don't need to knock ourselves out with every last thing being food-centric." "Try to stick with things you already know in the new place…Do a little research on the new place." "Make sure you show up not starving." "Our pressure on ourselves during the holidays to make it perfect and to make it perfect for our kids is so much, so as a parent, I encourage you to…remember that it's also about the memories you're making with your child, and know that…everyone's going to make good memories because of the choices you've made."
How to Connect with Laura Falzon:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRNSkS8sIng1oR4wDdmJOgA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5hungrytravelers/
Dana Kay Resources: Website: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ADHDThriveInstitute/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adhdthriveinstitute/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ADHDThriveInstitute LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-thrive-institute/mycompany/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/adhdthriveinstitute/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adhd_thriveinstitute International Best Selling Book, Thriving with ADHD – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/book/ Free Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally Masterclass - https://bit.ly/3GAbFQl ADHD Parenting Course – https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhd
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| 81: Parenting ADHD Kids Using the Collaborative and Proactive Solutions Model with Kim Hopkins-Betts | 02 Nov 2023 | 00:28:49 | |
Traditional parenting methods don't often work for children with ADHD. Have you ever asked either of these questions: Why don't consequences work with some children? What can parents do instead of these traditional methods that don't work? Kim Hopkins is an independently licensed clinical social worker who has specialized in working with behavioral challenged kids for more than 25 years. She has managed the clinical departments of two organizations serving youth and families in residential facilities, foster homes, therapeutic day schools, and homeless shelters. She has been a Collaborative and Proactive Solutions, which is CPS for short, trainer since 2007, helping schools, residentials, hospitals, and parents to successfully implement the CPS model from Dr. Ross Greene. Kim is also the director of outreach and communication for Dr. Ross Greene's nonprofit, Lives in the Balance. In this episode, Kim shares tips about how to parent children with ADHD using the Collaborative and Proactive Solutions Model developed by Dr. Ross Greene.
Key Takeaways: [4:09] Why do some kids struggle more than others? [6:10] Why do consequences often NOT work, and what can parents use instead? [9:24] The first step in teaching kids lacking skills [12:55] What parents can do in the heat of the moment (An Explanation of Plan A, B, & C of the Collaborative and Proactive Solutions Model) [16:43] Summary of Plans A, B, & C [17:48] The 3 steps in Plan B [19:13] How long this system takes for families to incorporate [22:56] Resources to help families begin using the CPS Model [24:46] How Kim got started using the CPS Model [26:39] Kim's top tip for parents
Memorable Moments: "Kids who exhibit behavior in the face of problems and frustrations do so because they lack the skills not to. This is a skills deficit situation. A lot of traditional parenting techniques talk about it as being a motivation deficit situation. We don't believe that at all." "They [consequences] don't get the job done because they're not doing anything to address skills." "You can observe their feelings. You can observe their behavior. But it's their thought process that if you had a little glance into would really position you to better help them." "Pouring on empathy…can really help bring a kid back to baseline." "The durable, problem-solving, skills-teaching piece happens only proactively." "Nothing good happens in the heat of the moment. So…let's avoid you even getting there." "Step 1 is where you have the empathy step…Step 2 is the define the adult concern step…Step 3 is the invitation step where we're going to invite the kid to consider possible solutions with us that address what they told us in the first step and what we said in the second step." "A good solution meets two criteria: it's got to be realistic…and it's got to be mutually satisfactory." "Tune out the noise of all the pressure that people are putting on you….You know your child."
How to Connect with Kim Hopkins-Betts: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livesinthebalance Website: https://livesinthebalance.org/
Dana Kay Resources: Website: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ADHDThriveInstitute/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adhdthriveinstitute/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ADHDThriveInstitute LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-thrive-institute/mycompany/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/adhdthriveinstitute/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adhd_thriveinstitute International Best Selling Book, Thriving with ADHD – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/book/ Free Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally Masterclass - https://bit.ly/3GAbFQl ADHD Parenting Course – https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhd | |||
| 80: Leaky Gut with Dana Kay | 26 Oct 2023 | 00:30:22 | |
In this episode, Dana Kay discusses one of the most common underlying stressors she sees in the lab work of children with ADHD and something that parents often ask about: leaky gut. Dana Kay is a board certified holistic health and nutrition practitioner, working with families all across the USA, helping them to naturally reduce those challenging ADHD symptoms. Learn about leaky gut, a common underlying stressor of children with ADHD that can exacerbate ADHD symptoms, by tuning in to this episode.
Link Mentioned in the Episode:
Key Takeaways: [2:54] How Gut Health Affects ADHD [4:59] The Role Antibiotics Play in Gut Health [8:24] The Frontal Lobe's Role in the Body [14:28] What is Leaky Gut? [19:25] How Leaky Gut Affects Food Intolerances [22:09] Summary [22:53] What Causes Leaky Gut? [23:50] How Leaky Gut Shows Up In the Body [25:42] How to Correct Leaky Gut
Memorable Moments: "All of our children's health is quite literally connected to everything that occurs in the gut." "80% of the entire body's immune system is located within the gut, so gut health is super critical." "What the gut-brain connection means is that, in essence, our brains are deeply connected to our guts. If our guts aren't functioning well, our brains won't be able to function well either." "95% of the body's serotonin and 50% of the body's dopamine is produced in the gut." "The gut and brain are constantly sending messages back and forth." "Let's stop shooting water at smoke and start getting to the underlying issues!" "Compromised gut = compromised brain." "When leaky gut is present when we eat food (even the healthiest food), before the gut has had a chance to break it down, it can go through the holes in the gut in that leaky gut into our bloodstream." "Something started the leaky gut, then the leaky gut causes food intolerances and the food intolerances continue to cause leaky gut. So in order to heal the gut, you must remove these foods or they will continue to break down the lining of the gut and you won't be successful." "If you ever do a food intolerance test, you need to make sure that you test the gut as well. You want to see if there's leaky gut." "One of the main reasons I recommend everyone stop consuming gluten is because it triggers increased intestinal permeability in EVERYONE, even those who don't show an allergic response to it. And when a person has increased intestinal permeability, that can lead to leaky gut." "Leaky gut shows its ugly head in about 80-90% of the tests that I run on children with ADHD." "Leaky gut affects the whole body." "The gut is connected to everything." "Leaky gut isn't a death sentence. It's not permanent. It can be corrected, and it can be done without medication, through dietary and lifestyle modifications and supplementation." "Diet is the foundation of any plan." "Rome wasn't built in a day."
Dana Kay Resources:
Website: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ADHDThriveInstitute/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adhdthriveinstitute/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ADHDThriveInstitute LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-thrive-institute/mycompany/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/adhdthriveinstitute/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adhd_thriveinstitute
International Best Selling Book, Thriving with ADHD – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/book/
Free Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally Masterclass - https://bit.ly/3GAbFQl
ADHD Parenting Course – https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhd
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| 79: Making a Gluten-Free Lifestyle Work for You with Debby Monaghan | 19 Oct 2023 | 00:31:18 | |
Debby Monaghan loves cooking, especially gluten-free cooking. She has a professional background in exercise science and holistic health and has always had a passion for helping others improve their wellness naturally. When her daughter was diagnosed with celiac disease, the journey with this autoimmune condition led her to recognize the importance of finding the underlying stressor of symptoms and the need for support along the way, as well as a gift for recipe creation and inspiring people through social media. Debby is now part of our team at ADHD Thrive Institute, working with our social media department and is the brains and the beauty behind a lot of our recipe reels and videos on our social media platforms. In this episode, Debby shares tips and tricks to make the gluten-free lifestyle work for you.
Link mentioned in the episode: Top Tips for Healthy Eating on a Budget - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ByTvjJHfFTo
Key Takeaways: [4:24] Why Debbie Began Gluten-Free Cooking [7:30] The First Steps Debbie Took When Going Gluten-Free [10:11] The Biggest Hurdle Debbie Faced when Going Gluten-Free [14:33] Symptoms of Celiac [20:03] How Debbie Got Her Family On Board with the Change to Gluten-Free [24:00] Is Gluten-Free More Expensive? [27:35] Top Lesson Debbie Has Learned about Being Gluten-Free
Memorable Moments: "That's the first thing you have to learn…what gluten is." "My biggest tip would be not to overthink it…There are so many naturally gluten-free foods." "There are so many replacements these days." "As a mom, you don't want your child to feel left out." "You find tips and tricks. It becomes more familiar." "The more familiar you get with reading labels and the food brands that are safe, the sooner it will become second nature." "Gluten was damaging her intestines where she couldn't absorb nutrients enough to grow." "You just have to do what's best for your family and your kids, and hopefully you have support along the way." "There are great ways to save on gluten-free foods." "Your mindset is everything with the change." "With anything, it can get hard and it can be challenging, but…I'm doing this for my son or daughter's health - our family's health - and really keeping that perspective, it really makes such a difference."
How to Connect with Debby Monaghan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivingglutenfree/
Dana Kay Resources: Website: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ADHDThriveInstitute/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adhdthriveinstitute/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ADHDThriveInstitute LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-thrive-institute Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/adhdthriveinstitute/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adhd_thriveinstitute
International Best Selling Book, Thriving with ADHD – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/book/
Free Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally Masterclass - https://bit.ly/3GAbFQl
ADHD Parenting Course – https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhd
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| 78: Healthy Candy Options for Halloween with Dana Kay | 12 Oct 2023 | 00:24:52 | |
Halloween is right around the corner, and this holiday is often laden with foods that are chock full of gluten, dairy, soy, artificial flavors, colors, and an excessive amount of sugar - ingredients that can exacerbate ADHD symptoms. This episode will help you reclaim the magic of Halloween while staying true to your commitment to healthier living. You don't have to sacrifice fun for well-being. Indeed, the two can co-exist.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Switch Witch Book - https://amzn.to/3drg1Po Natural Candy Store - https://www.naturalcandystore.com/?a=UfEIMe Yum Earth - https://amzn.to/2YjHlXF Enjoy Life - https://amzn.to/3uFEGDN Unreal - https://amzn.to/3LxiPHd Free2B - https://amzn.to/3RXthKt
Key Takeaways: [3:43] How sugar affects children with ADHD [10:11] How much sugar is okay for kids with ADHD? [11:58] How artificial flavors and colors affect children with ADHD [16:51] Label reading 101 [19:03] 5 strategies to make Halloween healthier and allergen-free
Memorable Moments: "Blood sugar management is important for all of us, whether we have diabetes or not….Unstable blood sugar contributes to a whole host of problems." "Food, especially candy, should not be the go-to reward for students." "The ADHD symptoms many children battle can be tied directly to fluctuating blood sugar." "Children with ADHD do NOT need another thing to make them more impulsive, hyperactive, or restless; they battle it enough as it is without sugar heaping on additional challenges." "The less you and your family eat sugar, the healthier you will be." "The United States allows certain chemicals into the food supply that other countries ban, restrict, or require a warning label with." "Consumers in America should be offered the same ingredients as those outside of the USA, rather than their chemical counterparts." "Companies might not listen to our voices, but they will listen to our money." "One of the most important things parents can do - regardless of which plan they choose to follow - is to communicate the plan BEFOREHAND and explain why it's so important." "Safe candies are those that avoid some of the worst ingredients out there...ingredients like artificial colors (like red 40 and blue 1), artificial flavors, and of course, like I always say, those top inflammatory foods (gluten, dairy, and soy)."
Dana Kay Resources: Website: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ADHDThriveInstitute/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adhdthriveinstitute/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ADHDThriveInstitute LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-thrive-institute/mycompany/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/adhdthriveinstitute/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adhd_thriveinstitute
International Best Selling Book, Thriving with ADHD – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/book/ Free Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally Masterclass - https://bit.ly/3GAbFQl ADHD Parenting Course – https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhd
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| 77: The Modern Health Epidemic in Children with Beth Lambert | 05 Oct 2023 | 00:38:19 | |
Our current environment and lifestyle choices are influencing the health of our children. In this episode of the Soaring Child podcast, we are joined by guest Beth Lambert, the founder and executive director of Epidemic Answers, which is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to reestablishing vibrant health in our children and is at the forefront of understanding and tackling the modern health crisis affecting our children. Beth is an author, mom, educator, and former healthcare consultant, and she has monitored and documented the escalating rates of children's chronic conditions for over a decade. She is also the creator and executive producer of the Documenting Hope project, which is a multi-year perspective research study and media project that examines the cumulative impact of environmental stressors on health and their mitigation through personalized and system based treatment approaches. In this episode, learn more about the modern health epidemic that is affecting our children and discover what you can do to combat it today.
Key Takeaways: [4:34] Overview of the modern health crisis in children
Memorable Moments: "All of our kids with very few exceptions - it's the vast majority of kids living in the modern industrial world - are exhibiting symptoms that didn't used to be there." "We are looking at the sickest generation of children on record." "Once you understand why, you can unwind it." "We are really seeing this unprecedented change in children's health because of the way we're living." "There's plenty of epidemiological data and research done to show that it's not JUST about better diagnosing." "There's all these different suspected villains as to who's responsible for this epidemic of chronic illness, but the reality is, it's never one thing. The total load concept is about the cumulative and synergetic effect of all of these stressors on our kids' lives." "The more stressors the child has, the worse the health outcomes." "We can't let this be our children's future. Our children are not here to be sick and on medications their whole lives." "It's all about the parent's mindset. If the parent feels defeated…you will not see any progress." "The reason our kids are sick is because our culture is making them sick, so for you to thrive in today's world, you actually have to do things that are the opposite of what everyone else is doing."
How to Connect with Beth Lambert: Documenting Hope Adventures In Healing Conference - https://conference.documentinghope.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/documentinghope/
Dana Kay Resources: Website: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/ International Best Selling Book, Thriving with ADHD – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/book/ Free Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally Masterclass - https://bit.ly/3GAbFQl ADHD Parenting Course – https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhd ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids Program – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/packages/
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| 76: Teaching Social Skills to Kids with ADHD with Kolby Kail | 28 Sep 2023 | 00:35:16 | |
Many children with ADHD also experience social deficits. They may not fully understand how to read social cues of other children and might - as a result - struggle to make friends. If you have a child with ADHD who struggles socially, this week's episode of the Soaring Child podcast is a must-listen to episode! Kolby Kail joins the show and shares key strategies parents can use to teach social skills to their kids of various ages! Kolby is the owner and head speech language pathologist at Family First Speech Therapy in San Diego, California. For over 20 years, she has been helping families thrive through improving communication skills. She's a licensed California speech language pathologist, certified orofacial myologist, and parenting coach. She offers support for speech, language deficits, behaviors, ADHD, and so much more. Kolby believes in a whole family approach and works with the entire family to help a child achieve their goals while having fun and setting up each family member to thrive. Tune in to this episode to learn more about how to teach your child social skills and how to overcome social anxiety and social deficits. Link mentioned in the podcast: To sign up for the ADHD Thrive Institute's free ADHD Masterclass, go here - https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/live
Key Takeaways: [4:30] What are social skills, and when do they begin? [6:50] Kolby's personal experience with ADHD [9:48] The difference between social anxiety and social deficits [11:50] Strategies to help kids overcome social deficits [15:07] Teaching social skills by age [21:42] When parents should seek outside help with social deficits [26:12] How executive function challenges affect social skills [27:54] At what ages is coaching beneficial? [31:04] A start-today tip [34:10] Where to find Kolby online
Memorable Moments: "You start connecting with your kid pretty much the moment they come out." "90% of children with ADHD have some sort of language deficit." "Just because you hear the words doesn't mean it's computing." "You are causing thoughts and feelings in the person in front of you, no matter what you do - the way you dress, the way you look, everything you do is causing thoughts and feelings in other people and if you don't understand that, you're not getting social skills." "80% of what we do in conversation is nonverbal." "We have to understand, number one, that you are causing thoughts and feelings in other people, if you like it or not." "Joy is a choice. Happiness is a choice." "The way in which we carry ourselves will carry over to our children. If we are doom and gloom, expect your child to be doom and gloom." "You are the thermostat. You are not the thermometer. Your children are going to go up and down, but you have to stay at a cool 75." "You've got to be able to regulate your own emotions because our kids with ADHD, they're 0-60 in no time flat." "When you and I are together, my job is to make you feel good so you call me and want to hang out with me again. So if they don't feel good, they're not making other people feel good."
How to Connect with Kolby Kail Website: https://familyfirstspeechtherapy.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kolbykail/?hl=en
Dana Kay Resources: Website: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ADHDThriveInstitute/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adhdthriveinstitute/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ADHDThriveInstitute LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-thrive-institute/mycompany/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/adhdthriveinstitute/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adhd_thriveinstitute
International Best Selling Book, Thriving with ADHD – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/book/ Free Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally Masterclass - https://bit.ly/3GAbFQl ADHD Parenting Course – https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhd ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids Program – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/packages/
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| 75: Answers to Common Questions about Natural Remedies for ADHD with Andrea Daigle | 21 Sep 2023 | 00:42:11 | |
What are the most common questions our team gets asked about natural strategies to reduce ADHD symptoms in children? Find out today as Andrea Daigle joins the show once again. Andrea Daigle is part of the amazing team at the ADHD Thrive Institute. She's a board certified holistic health practitioner and also an FDNP, and she has also worked with children who have behavioral disorders and learning disabilities for many years. She specializes in coaching families through implementing diet and nutrition changes, including helping with meal planning, creating buy in, maximizing time in the kitchen, and so much more. She's also proficient in interpreting labs, customizing diet, lifestyle, and supplement protocols, and supporting all of our wonderful clients through their healing journey. Have you ever wondered about any of these common questions:
In this episode of the Soaring Child podcast, we answer these questions, and more! Tune in today. Here are the links mentioned in today's episode: To sign up for the ADHD Thrive Institute's free ADHD Masterclass, go here - https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/live Best Supplements for ADHD Episode - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/60-best-supplements-for-adhd-with-dana-kay/id1619834565?i=1000616091704 Kryptopyrrole Episode - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/70-kryptopyrrole-one-common-underlying-stressor-of/id1619834565?i=1000624716889
Key Takeaways: [5:06] Does food really matter for kids with ADHD? [9:45] Where should families start with supplementation? [14:51] What can parents do about emotional dysregulation? [18:30] Do families really need to be 100% gluten-dairy-soy free? [23:07] What can parents do about picky eating? [28:32] What labs do you recommend to families of children with ADHD? [34:05] Where can families go to get these labs done?
Memorable Moments: "Food just isn't made the way that it was years ago. Most of the food available out there….is overly processed or full of preservatives, loaded with chemicals. And who wants to be eating that?" "When we eat better, we feel better." "We can't supplement our way out of a bad diet." "There are thousands and thousands of supplements out there, and they're just not created equal." "You will go so much further and you'll take your child so much further when you're really working with a qualified professional." "Kids are becoming more and more dysregulated….If your child is doing this, it's their body's way of telling you they're overwhelmed and they need help with something. And the first place that I would start looking at is the diet." "Food matters." "It needs to be a gradual process for it to be effective…Take your time. Give yourself permission to take your time." "Our kids can react to gluten in the body for weeks - even months - after eating it." "If you can explore things further with functional lab testing, you're really getting a clearer picture of what's going on in the body, and it allows you to directly target those healing opportunities." "Things can change. This doesn't have to be your life."
How to Connect with Andrea Daigle Free call: https://bit.ly/3X5ZVvT
Dana Kay Resources: Website: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ADHDThriveInstitute/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adhdthriveinstitute/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ADHDThriveInstitute LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-thrive-institute Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/adhdthriveinstitute/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adhd_thriveinstitute
International Best Selling Book, Thriving with ADHD – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/book/
Free Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally Masterclass - https://bit.ly/3GAbFQl
ADHD Parenting Course – https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhd
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| 74: HTMA (Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis) Testing with Lisa Pitel-Killah | 14 Sep 2023 | 00:34:18 | |
Did you know that your hair is a window into your body and into the inner workings of your biochemistry? It provides insight into key minerals that are missing in your body and also toxic elements like mercury, arsenic, lead, and cadmium. It can help you find unique imbalances that can be the underlying stressors of many major health issues, including ADHD. In this episode of the Soaring Child podcast, we are talking all about HTMA testing, which stands for hair tissue mineral analysis. My guest is a functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner, a board certified holistic health practitioner, an HTMA practitioner and educator, a multi-time kettlebell sport world champion, and a health, wellness, and fitness advocate. Lisa Pitel-Killah discovered HTMA testing and chose to specialize in mineral balance after this specific diagnostic test identified the true underlying stressor of her chronic fatigue and estrogen dominance. Lisa works exclusively with HTMA and has helped thousands dig to the underlying stressor of health issues by focusing on mineral balance and a holistic approach. Lisa is the founder of Vykon Health, which produces custom natural supplements used by health professionals, including myself, around the globe. If you're curious about HTMA testing and how it might benefit your child with ADHD, tune in to this episode.
Key Takeaways: [4:17] What is HTMA? [7:08] Minerals the HTMA test looks at [9:37] Patterns the HTMA test looks for [13:12] How does copper affect ADHD? [16:18] Potential sources of copper overload [19:22] The Mineral Wheel [22:10] Copper dumping [24:42] How heavy metals show up on HTMA tests [32:18] Where to find Lisa online
Memorable Moments: "Hair tissue mineral analysis has been around for decades, and it really came to light in the 70's." "It gives us a little bit of a deeper picture, and it brings to light things sometimes months or even years before they will show up in blood." "It's a tissue biopsy of hair." "When I talk about mineral balance, it's about building and supporting the foundation." "The big 4 minerals we call them are calcium, magnesium, sodium, and potassium." "It's all about balance." "One of the first things to upset that balance is - guess what - stress." "HTMA patterns are dynamic. They can change. As we start to balance things, those patterns can change." "The first response to heavy metals is to give the body the minerals it's missing or that are out of balance because that's going to allow the body to have what it needs to do its job."
How to Connect with Lisa Pitel-Killah Website: https://www.lisapitelkillah.com/
Dana Kay Resources: Website: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ADHDThriveInstitute/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adhdthriveinstitute/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ADHDThriveInstitute LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-thrive-institute/mycompany/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/adhdthriveinstitute/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adhd_thriveinstitute
International Best Selling Book, Thriving with ADHD – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/book/ Free Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally Masterclass – https://bit.ly/3GAbFQl ADHD Parenting Course – https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhd ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids Program – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/packages Artwork | |||
| 173: ADHD & Sensory Processing Explained with Michael Soria | 28 Aug 2025 | 00:40:41 | |
In this episode of The Soaring Child Podcast, host Dana Kay dives into some often overlooked aspects of ADHD—sensory processing challenges. She's joined by Michael Soria, a global special education consultant and dad of a neurodivergent child, who brings over 35 years of insight and heart to the conversation. If your child melts down in the cereal aisle or fights over wearing socks, it may not be "just ADHD"—it could be their sensory system crying out for help. Dana and Michael explore how sensory overload can mimic or magnify ADHD symptoms, and what parents and educators can do to support these children more effectively. Listeners will walk away with a deeper understanding of the three hidden senses (vestibular, proprioception, and interoception), how to distinguish behavior from sensory triggers, and four powerful Cs—Consistency, Calm Transitions, Communication, and Compassion—for building a more supportive home and school environment. Link Mentioned in the Show:
Key Takeaways: Memorable Moments: "Transitions are where most antecedents become behavior problems." "The best activities you can do with your kids are the ones they tell you they like the most." "Even if they don't have sensory challenges, every child benefits from calming tools." "Teachers are experts in loving our students, and that's invaluable." "How cool would it be if I'm having a meltdown and I open a little book and see a photo of me and my dog?" "Knowledge is power—and so is community." "If we do this activity at school, parents please also do it at home." "We're not looking at the behavior; we should be looking at what caused the behavior." "When your kid screams over socks... it might not be bad behavior." How to Connect to Caz: Dana Kay Resources: 🔗WEBSITES: 👋SOCIALS:
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| 73: ADHD & Shame-Based Behavior with Ashley Gobeil | 07 Sep 2023 | 00:38:23 | |
Does your child show behaviors like envy, anger, anxiety, sadness, depression, loneliness, isolation, or even avoidance? Does your child have lower self-esteem and negative self-talk? If so, you definitely want to tune in to today's episode. My guest, Ashley Gobeil, is no stranger to frequent listeners of the Soaring Child podcast, and we are excited once again to welcome her back. Ashley is a highly experienced therapist. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, a Masters in Social Health & Counseling, and a Masters of Social Work Qualifying. She has also completed a range of certifications on family therapy, developmental trauma, attachment theory, and more. Ashley works in a variety of contexts including childcare, schools, child and adolescent mental health, domestic and family violence, family divorce, and childhood trauma. She has specific experience with children who have been given the diagnoses of ADHD, ODD and learning difficulties. She also shares her knowledge with other professionals in the sector by running a variety of educational training programs. Ashley joins the show today to talk about the connection between shame and ADHD and to help parents learn how to navigate the delicate balance between correcting behavior while also accepting a child for who they are and building up their self-esteem.
Here are the links mentioned in the episode: Facebook Live Training with Ashley Gobeil - https://www.facebook.com/groups/AdhdAnxietyParentSupport/posts/1714596859061138/ Grab our ADHD-specific parenting online course for 50% off through Sep 15, 2023 - https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parenting-adhd *Coupon Code: DANA50 Downloadable tips to build self esteem in children: https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/opt-in-free-resource-self-esteem-4-kids
Key Takeaways: [2:41] The connection between shame & ADHD [4:50] Signs that indicate children are experiencing deep shame [5:07] The Shield of Shame [10:08] How parents can help kids who are experiencing shame [16:51] What to do when kids escalate or get angry when parents try to hold space for strong feelings [24:34] What parents can do to improve self-esteem & help kids who are experiencing shame [27:07] Why it's important to not use praise too much [29:09] The Love Languages [33:17] Key topics covered inside the ADHD Thrive Jumpstart 4 Parenting Program [35:55] Final tips for parents to help kids experiencing shame
Memorable Moments: "When we say 'shame,' it's their negative self-talk, and it seems to be very common with ADHD." "By the age of 10, kids with ADHD have received 20,000 more negative messages than their peers." "There seems to be quite a strong relationship between shame and ADHD that develops over time." "The feeling of shame is different from guilt. Guilt is, 'I've done something wrong. My behavior was wrong.' Whereas, shame is, 'I'm bad.'" "There's 4 categories of behavior that sit on that shield (of shame): minimizing…blame…denying…and rage." "We want to just accept where they're at, in that moment, without wanting to move them too quickly into reassurance." "When that child is experiencing shame, they really need to experience us as holding the space for them to experience that." "Vulnerability and shame…they sit together." "Some children, in particular where there has been a developed sense of shame or poor sense of self or lower self-esteem, receiving help can be pretty tricky as well." "You absolutely can support your child to develop a more positive sense of self." "We can shift their trajectory. It doesn't mean they're going to be struggling forever. We can support them to develop a more positive view…of who they are."
How to Connect with Ashley Gobeil Follow Ashley on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/ashleychildtherapies/ Jumpstart for Parenting program: https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parenting-adhd (Use code DANA50 for 50% off now through Sep 15th)
Dana Kay Resources:
Website: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ADHDThriveInstitute/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adhdthriveinstitute/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ADHDThriveInstitute LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-thrive-institute/mycompany/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/adhdthriveinstitute/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adhd_thriveinstitute
International Best Selling Book, Thriving with ADHD – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/book/
Free Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally Masterclass - https://bit.ly/3GAbFQl
ADHD Parenting Course – https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parenting-adhd - Coupon code for 50% off through Sep 15, 2023 DANA50
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| 72: Emotional Intelligence for Kids with ADHD with Stephanie Pinto | 31 Aug 2023 | 00:40:10 | |
What is emotional intelligence, and how does it relate to ADHD? If you've ever wondered about emotional intelligence for our children, then you definitely want to tune in to this episode. Stephanie Pinto is an emotional intelligence author, speaker, and coach. She specializes in helping parents to create an emotionally intelligent family. She is a certified emotional intelligence specialist. She's also a pediatric anxiety therapist, and she has practiced as a speech pathologist for 10 years. She supports parents in learning how to manage their emotions, frustrations, and stress so that they are happier, calmer, and able to connect more deeply with their children. She also helps parents to raise emotionally intelligent kids who are self-aware and able to positively manage their emotions and behaviors. Stephanie was appointed as the Emotional Intelligence Mentor for Australia's Nurture Parenting Magazine in 2021. She's also been featured on international parenting summits, conferences, and publications, and her groundbreaking book, From Chaos To Connection, was published in March 2023. Tune in to this episode to learn more about emotional intelligence and how to teach emotional intelligence skills to your children.
Key Takeaways [4:43] What is emotional intelligence? [8:40] Why we - as parents - need to become emotionally intelligent first in order to raise kids who are emotionally intelligent [13:25] What parents can do to teach kids about emotional intelligence [21:13] The Emotion Wheel - a tool to help learn emotional intelligence [24:16] How the nervous system affects emotional intelligence [32:35] Additional tips for parents to teach emotional intelligence [39:03] Where to find Stephanie online
Memorable Quotes "Emotional intelligence actually has…26 individual competency or skill areas underneath it." "Emotional intelligence is our ability to be aware of our own emotions and those of others in the moment and to use that information to guide our actions…and to adjust our behavior as we need." "It's not that we manage other peoples' emotions, because we can't. But we can manage our relationship and how we show up in a relationship." "It's kind of impossible for me to raise kids who are kind and patient and empathetic…if I myself am not kind and patient…" "Having emotions is as much a part of being human as having a nose or an elbow or a brain that you can't see." "Unfortunately, for so long, they [emotions] have been demonized. We think of them as silly, awkward, fluffy, signs of weakness, something to be shoved down or put away or dealt with behind closed doors." "How can I shift my lens on these emotions?" "I often tell parents not to take emotions personally from your kids, especially our beautiful ADHD kids, because it has nothing to do with you." "My child's nervous system is constantly and unconsciously detecting cues - like a radar - as to whether I'm safe and things are okay or is there a threat." "Modeling is showing your kids how to deal with their emotions. So, how to be mad - not "not to be mad" but how to be mad."
How to Connect with Stephanie Pinto Website: https://www.stephaniepinto.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/letsraiseemotionallyintelligentkids
Dana Kay Resources: Website: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ADHDThriveInstitute/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adhdthriveinstitute/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ADHDThriveInstitute LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-thrive-institute/mycompany/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/adhdthriveinstitute/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adhd_thriveinstitute
International Best Selling Book, Thriving with ADHD – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/book/ Free Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally Masterclass – https://bit.ly/3GAbFQl ADHD Parenting Course – https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhd ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids Program – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/packages/
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| 71: The Dangers of Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs) for Kids with ADHD with Lloyd Burrell | 24 Aug 2023 | 00:42:18 | |
What are EMFs, and how do they affect the body? More specifically, how do EMFs affect children with ADHD? In this episode of the Soaring Child podcast, we are joined by Lloyd Burrell. Lloyd is creator of the EMF Health Summit, The Science of Healing and Consciousness Masterclass Event, best-selling author of the book, Healing with Vibration, author of The EMF Practical Guide, and founder of electricsense.com, which has over 4 million visits since its inception in 2009. Lloyd is passionate about educating people about the dangers of man-made electromagnetic fields and sharing solutions and helping people reconnect with the healing forces of nature. Tune in to this episode to learn more about EMFs and what you can do to reduce your (and your family's) exposure.
Resources mentioned in the episode: Studies about EMFs - Exposure & Use of Mobile Devices for Young Children Health Experts Say Parents Need to Drastically Cut Kids' Screen Time Prenatal & Postnatal Cell Phone Exposures & Headaches in Kids 5 Simple Ways to Protect Yourself from Cell Phone Radiation - https://adhdthrive--electricsense.thrivecart.com/emf-7-day-challenge/
Key Takeaways: [4:20] What led Lloyd to his work with EMFs [7:08] What are EMFs? [13:55] Why are EMFs such a big deal for children? [20:14] Various studies about the dangers of EMFs, in particular in regard to kids with ADHD [28:26] What parents can do to reduce exposure to EMFs (the acronym UMM) [36:30] Lloyd's thoughts about Wi-Fi [41:03] Where listeners can find Lloyd online
Memorable Moments: "I was just getting sicker and sicker, and it took me the better part of 10 years to get my health back on track." "EMFs are everywhere, all the time. We live in an EMF-world." "When I say EMF, I mean Electromagnetic Field." "Our governments don't want us to know the dangers of this. They want us to know how great our cell phones are, but they don't want people to know about the dangers." "We've got thousands of peer-reviewed studies going back decades linking these exposures to adverse biological effects." "Most people think EMFs are safe, and then those that are a bit aware know about cell phone radiation but hardly anyone knows about dirty electricity, which is a huge problem." "Children are, quite simply, more vulnerable than adults." "The problem isn't just EMFs. It's the EMFs with the toxins with your energetic electromagnetic system." "We first need to know about it to be able to deal with it." "Even if you don't take action for yourself, take action for your kids." "There are 3 ways to mitigate. First we can just turn it off…If you can't turn it off, increase the distance…And the third way is to shield." "With these EMFs, when you increase the distance, your exposure decreases exponentially…" "If we're going to deal with this properly, we need to UMM - understand, measure, and mitigate." "Wires are the key. Wires are safer. Wires are faster….Everything you can do wirelessly, you can with wires better." "Turn off your Wi-Fi at night."
How to Connect with Lloyd Burrell Website: www.electricsense.com
Dana Kay Resources: Website: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ADHDThriveInstitute/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adhdthriveinstitute/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ADHDThriveInstitute LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-thrive-institute/mycompany/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/adhdthriveinstitute/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adhd_thriveinstitute
International Best Selling Book, Thriving with ADHD – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/book/ Free Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally Masterclass – https://bit.ly/3GAbFQl ADHD Parenting Course – https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhd ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids Program – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/packages/
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| 70: Kryptopyrrole: One Common Underlying Stressor of ADHD in Children with Dana Kay | 17 Aug 2023 | 00:18:50 | |
One of the most common underlying stressors exacerbating ADHD symptoms and affecting mood regulation is something called Kryptopyrrole. Tune in to this episode of the Soaring Child podcast to discover exactly what kryptopyrroles are, as well as what to do if you suspect your child might have elevated levels of pyrroles. Dana Kay is a board-certified holistic health and nutrition practitioner, two times International best selling author, and the CEO and founder of the ADHD Thrive Institute. As a mother of a child with ADHD, she knows firsthand the struggles that come with parenting a neurodiverse child and the freedom that is possible once parents learn to reduce ADHD symptoms. Dana has been featured in Forbes and on Fox and CBS, and various other online media. She has also been a guest at multiple parenting and ADHD summits and podcasts. She has already helped over 1000 families find freedom from ADHD symptoms so that children with ADHD can thrive at home, at school, and in life. Link for free ADHD breakthrough call - https://bit.ly/3X5ZVvT
Key Takeaways: [2:04] Common symptoms of Kryptopyrrole [2:59] What is Kryptopyrrole and how does it affect minerals in the body? [5:23] What causes Kryptopyrrole - 2 schools of thought [6:01] Other conditions related to Kryptopyrroles [7:49] What to do if you suspect Kryptopyrroles [9:45] A few things to note about Kryptopyrroles [11:10] Additional pieces of the puzzle that can affect children with ADHD [15:14] Summary of entire episode [17:02] How Dana's son is doing today
Memorable Moments:
"In this week's episode, we are going to talk about one of the most common underlying stressors affecting children with ADHD, and that is kryptopyrrole." "My son used to have explosive anger, anxiety, poor tolerance to emotional stress, irritability. And I could go on and on. All of these symptoms are related to something called Pyrroles." "People with pyroluria have been found to have exceptionally low levels of both vitamin B6 and zinc." "Pyroluria is commonly linked to ADHD, autism, dyslexia, anxiety, depression, Down's Syndrome, schizophrenia, learning disabilities, bipolar disorder, and even alcoholism." "In extreme cases of pyroluria, there are severe mood swings and even violent behavior." "Some people with mild to moderate pyroluria can have a quick improvement within a few weeks of increasing zinc and vitamin B6. But others with more severe pyroluria it can take upwards of 3 - 12 months to balance those levels." "The number one thing contributing to our children's ADHD symptoms is inflammation." "The World Health Organization (WHO) ranks chronic inflammatory diseases as the greatest threat to human health, and these diseases are being driven by inflammation in the body." "Pyroluria may contribute to some of our children's ADHD symptoms. If it is at play, it results in a dramatic deficiency of zinc and vitamin B6. It can cause a wide range of emotional and other symptoms."
Dana Kay Resources: Website: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ADHDThriveInstitute/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adhdthriveinstitute/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ADHDThriveInstitute LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-thrive-institute/mycompany/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/adhdthriveinstitute/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adhd_thriveinstitute
International Best Selling Book, Thriving with ADHD – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/book/ Free Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally Masterclass – https://bit.ly/3GAbFQl ADHD Parenting Course – https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhd ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids Program – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/packages/ | |||
| 69: Detoxification for Kids with ADHD with Dr. Janice Carlin | 10 Aug 2023 | 00:31:14 | |
We live in a toxin-filled world, and detoxification is a much more complicated process than just taking a supplement or following a program. That's why I'm very excited to welcome Dr. Janice Carlin to this episode of the Soaring Child podcast. Dr. Janice Carlin, PhD, is a board-certified holistic health practitioner, certified holistic nutrition practitioner, and certified bio individual nutrition practitioner, and she started her career as a professional educator working with children of all ages and abilities. Her passion for empowering people with knowledge carried forward after she changed her career to the natural health field. She has worked with individuals and families around the world, helping them to recover their health and transform lives. Dr. Janice Carlin joins the show to discuss common environmental toxins our kids are exposed to, things parents can do to lower exposure to toxins, how to safely detox, and so much more!
Links to binders mentioned in the episode:
DOWNLOAD: Empowered Thriving Detoxifying Chemicals Document
Key Takeaways: [3:05] Dr. Carlin's previous work as a teacher working with kids with ADHD [4:50] Why Dr. Carlin changed career paths [6:43] What is detox? [9:31] Do kids with ADHD have more trouble with detoxification? [13:03] Common toxins and tips for parents to lower toxic exposure [21:33] How to safely detox [26:47] Top 3 things parents can do to help children detox [30:13] Where to find Dr. Carlin online
Memorable Moments: "We live in a toxin-filled world." "Different children's bodies react to those toxins in different ways. If we pay attention to their symptoms and don't judge them or punish them or medicate them, but pay attention and think, 'What could be causing this? What is the source of this?'…Everything can change." "Our bodies have a natural system/way of detoxifying themselves." "When they have these toxin exposures, it's causing inflammation in the body, and inflammation is going to cause more symptoms and that's going to impair the detoxification system even more." "As long as the source of the toxins you are still sitting in it, you can't get it out….Lower inflammation in general by lessening the exposure." "You can help support their body's ability to naturally detox….And you don't need a doctor to do this part for you." "You want to calm the system down, lower the inflammation, get a little detox going, and now we can go deeper if needed." "Number 1 - clean the diet and the lifestyle. Keep those chemicals away as much as you possibly can and expose them to nature." "You control what they eat...They need nutrition for the pathways to work correctly…Everything that they eat should be nutrient dense."
How to Connect with Dr. Janice Carlin Website: https://www.empoweredthriving.com/
Dana Kay Resources: Website: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ADHDThriveInstitute/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adhdthriveinstitute/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ADHDThriveInstitute LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-thrive-institute/mycompany/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/adhdthriveinstitute/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adhd_thriveinstitute
International Best Selling Book, Thriving with ADHD – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/book/ Free Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally Masterclass – https://bit.ly/3GAbFQl ADHD Parenting Course – https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhd ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids Program – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/packages/
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| 68: Frequently Asked Parenting Questions & Answers with Ashley Gobeil | 03 Aug 2023 | 00:37:20 | |
It can be very challenging to parent children with ADHD. In this week's episode of the Soaring Child podcast, Child and Family Therapist Ashley Gobeil joins the show to answer some of the most common questions she gets asked by parents of children with ADHD.
Questions such as… 1. How can I get my child to do X or stop doing Y? 2. How can I explain dietary changes to my child? 3. What are some ways to improve routines in the home? 4. How can parents deal with meltdowns/tantrums?
Tune in to hear her answers to these frequently asked questions!
Key Takeaways: [2:53] Question 1 - How do I get my child to do X or stop doing Y? [9:08] The short-term versus long term goals of parenting [10:47] Question 2 - How do you explain dietary changes to a child? [19:31] Question 3 - What are some ways to improve routines in the home? [28:30] Question 4 - How can parents deal with meltdowns/tantrums?
Memorable Moments: "If these kids could do well, they would. If they can, they will." "Look at the behavior differently." "For kids specifically with ADHD, we know their nervous system is really hyper-sensitive." "Our child often can't control what they're doing." "The aim of that is to simply leave your child with the experience of feeling seen, heard, soothed, validated, and just acknowledged for all parts of themselves." "We are actually the container for our child's nervous system." "When our mindset shifts, that's going to guide our actions, and it's going to guide how we approach it." "Children learn about their experience of the world through our experience of what we think their experience of the world is." "Play is one way that children actually soothe their nervous system." "If we can ground ourselves in compassion and empathy, that's going to drive how we respond or react in those meltdowns." "If you feel like you're running out of resource, it's okay to take a break." "Be your child's external regulator. When they can't regulate themselves, we know from neuroscience, they need to borrow your nervous system in that moment. So if you can stay present, they're going to use your breath, your heart rate, your tone of voice to calm themselves. And that's going to help them feel safe and that's going to decrease the fight or flight."
How to Connect with Ashley Gobeil Website: https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhd
Dana Kay Resources: Website: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ADHDThriveInstitute/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adhdthriveinstitute/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ADHDThriveInstitute LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-thrive-institute/mycompany/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/adhdthriveinstitute/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adhd_thriveinstitute
International Best Selling Book, Thriving with ADHD – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/book/ Free Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally Masterclass – https://bit.ly/3GAbFQl ADHD Parenting Course – https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhd ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids Program – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/packages/
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| 67: Healthy School Lunch Ideas with Andrea Daigle | 27 Jul 2023 | 00:32:45 | |
School lunches are often a challenge for many parents, especially those who want their children to eat healthy, balanced meals. On today's episode of the Soaring Child Podcast, Andrea Daigle, one of our regular guests, joins the show to share tips and tricks to make it easier for parents to provide healthy school lunches to their children. Andrea Daigle is a functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner with a wealth of knowledge and experience in helping families support their children with ADHD using natural strategies. If you'd like some healthy school lunch ideas, make sure and tune in to this episode!
Key Takeaways: [3:55] The first step to getting the school on board with dietary changes [7:07] Why it's so much better to send a school lunch than to eat in the school cafeteria [7:36] Ideas of what to put in the lunch box [9:46] Quesadilla recipe with Mango-Cabbage Slaw [12:13] Elements for a balanced lunch box [13:26] Strategies to get kids to eat the food in their lunch boxes [16:06] Additional ideas for lunch boxes [18:44] How to avoid buying school lunches [21:03] Important mindset shifts for parents
Memorable Moments: "One of my least favorite mom duties is packing a school lunch." "You really want to build a relationship with the teacher and with the school when it comes to managing the whole cafeteria." "The best place to start is by talking to the teacher. Let her know about the changes your family is going through and let her know that you really need her help to stay on track." "A simple conversation with the right people can make a world of difference." "You're going to get so much more nutrition from that lunch that you're sending than anything that comes off of a cafeteria tray in most places." "When you start to pay attention to what you're eating, you start to notice all of these places where you can make some really good changes." "Lunch doesn't always have to be a sandwich. It can actually be tacos or pasta, overnight oats, or things like that." "The best thing I think that anybody can do is to make a list or a chart of all the different food groups..so your proteins, your vegetables, your fruits, and grains, and add all of your favorite things to that chart so that you have a list to always go back and refer to. And you can build your lunch off of that list." "My number one tip for this is to get the kids involved." "Not only does the planning make this process easier, but my child is happy." "I could not let ME be the reason my son was not getting better."
How to Connect with Andrea Daigle Free call: https://bit.ly/3X5ZVvT
Dana Kay Resources: Website: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ADHDThriveInstitute/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adhdthriveinstitute/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ADHDThriveInstitute LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-thrive-institute/mycompany/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/adhdthriveinstitute/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adhd_thriveinstitute
International Best Selling Book, Thriving with ADHD – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/book/ Free Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally Masterclass – https://bit.ly/3GAbFQl ADHD Parenting Course – https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhd ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids Program – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/packages/ | |||
| 66: Mindfulness Practices for ADHD with Dr. Christopher Willard | 20 Jul 2023 | 00:34:19 | |
Mindfulness and meditation can be beneficial for children with ADHD, as well as for anyone in the family. But what's the best way to get started, and how can we make mindfulness practices enjoyable for children so they actually want to participate? In this week's episode of the Soaring Child, Dr. Christopher Willard joins the show. He is a clinical psychologist, an author, and a consultant based in Massachusetts. He's spoken in 30 countries, and he has presented at two TEDx events. He is an author of 20 books, including Alphabreaths, Growing Up Mindful, and How We Grow Through What We Go Through. His thoughts on mental health have been featured in New York Times, The Washington Post, mindful.org, cnn.com, and many other places. He also teaches at Harvard Medical School. Tune in to this episode to discover how mindfulness can benefit you and your child with ADHD.
Key Takeaways: [4:11] Why Dr. Willard first became interested in mindfulness and meditation [7:40] How breath is a superpower [11:37] Benefits of mindfulness that are not always talked about [15:40] How to make mindfulness more fun for kids [21:13] How often Dr. Willard exposed his own children to mindfulness [26:13] What to do when visualization is more difficult for someone [29:51] How adults can bring mindfulness into their daily lives [32:31] A challenge to the listeners
Memorable Moments: "If we can regulate our breath, we can regulate our body…If we're regulating our body, we're regulating our nervous system. Our brain is the biggest part of our nervous system. And then we're regulating our impulses, our attention, our emotions, all of these things that everybody struggles with, but kids with attention issues and executive function challenges really tend to struggle with." "Just by shifting the way that we breathe, we actually can shift our attention and shift gears and meet the moment for what's required of us." "If your computer's not working, what do they say? Hit the reset button. It works 90% of the time. We humans have a reset button for our brain, and it's in the bottom of our lungs." "I know how to create stressed out, miserable students who are unfocused. You just surround them with stressed out, miserable distracted parents and teachers and adults… If we want our kids to be well regulated and present and focused and mindful we need to surround them with adults who are doing this." "Mindfulness is contagious. Focus is contagious. Calm is contagious. Self-regulation is contagious." "Finding these ways to keep ourselves well-regulated…that's actually more important than saying to your kid, 'Go do some breathes'…because then they're learning it through modeling, and they're learning it experientially." "This is at least as important - if not more important - for parents and caregivers as it is for the kids themselves." "What matters with mindfulness is not that you know 20 different ways of meditating but that you know 1 or 2 that are going to work for you…and a few of those that you can share with your kids."
How to Connect with Christopher Willard Website: https://www.drchristopherwillard.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drchriswillard/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drchriswillard LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drchriswillard/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/drchriswillard
Dana Kay Resources: Website: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ADHDThriveInstitute/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adhdthriveinstitute/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ADHDThriveInstitute LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-thrive-institute/mycompany/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/adhdthriveinstitute/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adhd_thriveinstitute
International Best Selling Book, Thriving with ADHD – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/book/ Free Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally Masterclass – https://bit.ly/3GAbFQl ADHD Parenting Course – https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhd ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids Program – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/packages/ | |||
| 65: Tutoring Students to Find Their ADHD Superpowers with Ian Siegel | 13 Jul 2023 | 00:46:20 | |
Having a neurodiverse child can be challenging, especially in regards to school and learning. After thousands of hours working one-on-one with students, Ian Siegel realized that many students have lost sight of what makes them so special with a unique capacity to learn. Ian employs an unconventional but extremely effective approach to excavating the incredible learner that exists in each student he works with. He is the CEO of Streamline Learning and the creator of the iSavant assessment. In this episode of the Soaring Child podcast, Ian and Dana Kay discussed some of the challenges of the traditional classroom for neurodiverse students. Ian answered the question, "How does ADHD affect a students' ability to take a standardized test, and what can parents do to help their students be successful with tests, homework, and learning as a whole?"
Key Takeaways: [3:20] Common challenges Ian has noticed when tutoring neurodiverse students [7:47] Ian's research into brilliance and neurological distress [10:15] Eye-opening research about neurodiverse students' brilliance [15:19] Strategies to unlock a students' brilliance [23:45] Common problems neurodiverse students face with schools [27:46] How ADHD affects a students' ability to take a standardized test (and what parents can do to help their students) [30:48] How parents can help students with homework [34:36] 1:1 tutoring versus classroom learning [45:15] Where to find Ian online
Memorable Moments: "What I'm seeing is not even kids who are struggling to get A's. That's not the problem. It's more struggling to accept themselves." "I'm not convinced that we really know how brilliant kids are at this point because we're only seeing the effects of their environment…of institutions like school that I simply think do not do the job, especially for neurodiverse students." "Once we start to really pay attention to environmental factors, especially with students who are neurodiverse, there's this incredible bend in how students can transform to really get in touch with their brilliance." "The kids who are the most brilliant are often the most distracted, the most anxious…" "A lot of these students who have so much capacity are fundamentally inhibited by the fact that their brains are under fire." "All negative things in your brain can be explained by a reaction to your environment. It's not you. It's not you at all." "You've been judging your child and yourself within the framework of an institution that doesn't get the job done." "Let's change our neurological environment so that they can work." "If they're behaving in negative ways, that's communication. They're letting you know something is not right with the environment potentially." "If you don't really give that strong message of self-acceptance, then the percentage of time their brain will be devoted to, 'Am I okay?"…and then either falling into distracted, anxious, or depressed patterns as a reaction to it….it's crazy." "We are leaving people - kids - really vulnerable in this world by not actually having them integrate what they learn." "Invite your children to learn by learning about them." "One thing I noticed about having your brain on fire is that it limits your ability to really stay connected to other people." "Brilliance comes in many forms: emotional intelligence, straight up IQ, insane memories, perceptual abilities…People are not thinking broadly enough."
How to Connect with Ian Seigel Website: https://www.streamlinelearning.com/ Email: me@iansiegel.com Book: https://www.amazon.ca/School-Sucks-Your-Child-Doesnt-ebook/dp/B0BV8JBDVJ
Dana Kay Resources: Website: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ADHDThriveInstitute/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adhdthriveinstitute/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ADHDThriveInstitute LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-thrive-institute/mycompany/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/adhdthriveinstitute/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adhd_thriveinstitute
International Best Selling Book, Thriving with ADHD – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/book/ Free Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally Masterclass – https://bit.ly/3GAbFQl ADHD Parenting Course – https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhd ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids Program – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/packages/
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| 64: BRAIN Soul Success for ADHD with Louise Swartswalter | 06 Jul 2023 | 00:54:58 | |
What do energy fields have to do with the brain, and in particular, ADHD? In this week's episode of the Soaring Child podcast, Dr. Louise Swartswalter, transformational coach, speaker, teacher, naturopath and healer, joins me to discuss the brain and energy fields. Louise is the creator of the Brain Soul Success Academy and the B.R.A.I.N. system, which is a unique, multi-dimensional system that works on the mind, the body, the soul, and energetic fields all at the same time for quicker results. Dr. Louise has 30 years of experience helping people achieve optimal brain power and success in life and business using a combination of tools. In this episode, discover mind gems that can help balance the brain and walk through a sample BRAIN soul success balancing session. Access the mind gems mentioned in the show at the following link - https://www.louiseswartswalter.com/mindgemsgift/
Key Takeaways: [3:17] What led Louise to her work with the energetic system [5:39] The B.R.A.I.N. system - Body detox, Release baggage, Align with spirit, and Integrate a New program [12:02] Tips for parents to holistically support their kids with ADHD [13:23] Sample mind gems to help balance the brain [20:14] BRAIN Soul Success balancing session [53:40] Where to find Louise online
Memorable Quotes: "We are 99% space, and only 1% physical. And we hold the trauma in the spaces of the brain." "Trauma can cause an illness." "What I found when I started doing the energy work with these kids is, it did allow their gift to shine in a different way." "For people to heal, we have to clear the shock." "ADHD is a gift. It's the beautiful-ness in your child…and it totally can be changed." "It's like sending a text message. Only you don't need a phone. It's energy." "When our brain and soul are aligned is when we are our authentic self." "What BRAIN Soul Success is, I found out how we could actually realign the body, mind, spirit, and the energy field and dig out those traumas that are stuck in the spaces of the brain." "This is the missing piece. We have to clear the trauma in the brain." "You set the tone for your family." "As you change, the people around you will change."
How to Connect with Louise Swartswalter: Website: https://www.louiseswartswalter.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlouiseswartswalter/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LouiseSwartswalter1/
Dana Kay Resources: Website: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ADHDThriveInstitute/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adhdthriveinstitute/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ADHDThriveInstitute LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-thrive-institute/mycompany/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/adhdthriveinstitute/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adhd_thriveinstitute
International Best Selling Book, Thriving with ADHD – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/book/ Free Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally Masterclass – https://bit.ly/3GAbFQl ADHD Parenting Course – https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhd ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids Program – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/packages/ | |||
| 172: Is It ADHD or Sleep Apnea? with Kirk Huntsman | 21 Aug 2025 | 00:47:34 | |
Could your child's ADHD symptoms actually be caused by something else entirely—like undiagnosed pediatric sleep apnea? In this compelling episode of The Soaring Child Podcast, host Dana Kay is joined by Kirk Huntsman, CEO and co-founder of Vivos Therapeutics. Together, they unpack the often-overlooked connection between sleep and behavior, revealing how disrupted sleep patterns—especially obstructive sleep apnea—can mimic or even contribute to ADHD symptoms in children. Dana and Kirk explore the biological and developmental reasons behind sleep-related misdiagnoses, warning signs parents should look out for, and new, non-invasive treatment options that go far beyond medication or surgery. If your child still struggles with focus, energy, or meltdowns—this episode is essential listening. You'll walk away with a new lens on your child's behavior and practical tools to uncover and address hidden sleep issues that could be holding them back. Links Mentioned in the Show: Key Takeaways:
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| 63: FDA – Authorized Video Game Treatment for ADHD with Scott Kollins | 29 Jun 2023 | 00:40:41 | |
For today's episode of The Soaring Child, we discuss the first FDA-authorized video game for ADHD - Endeavor RX. My guest serves as the chief medical officer of Achilles, where he's responsible for driving Achilles' clinical research and will continue to validate the efficacy and safety of Achilles Endeavor RX video game treatment for ADHD. Dr. Kollins spent more than 20 years on the faculty in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Duke University School of Medicine, where he maintains an adjunct faculty appointment. He has published over 200 scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Kollins has been ranked among the top 100 psychiatry faculty members in the US and also served as principal investigator on more than 50 industry funded clinical trials, so he knows his stuff. Tune in to learn more about Endeavor RX, the FDA-authorized video game treatment for ADHD.
Key Takeaways: [5:00] Why providers are still using the same methods to treat ADHD as they used years ago [8:05] The science behind Endeavor RX and how it helps kids with ADHD [12:40] Which ADHD symptoms are helped through this treatment [20:26] Side effects of Endeavor RX [27:30] Plans to expand authorization to older children and adults [30:03] How Endeavor RX is different than other forms of screentime [33:54] How Endeavor RX is often prescribed [35:33] How well insurance is currently covering Endeavor RX [38:53] How parents can learn more about Endeavor RX
Memorable Quotes: "The prototype for Endeavor RX…when given to aging adults…their cognitive performance turned back the clock." "This is a treatment. This is not a video game. It's a treatment that's sort of disguised as a video game." "We're very excited…We have high confidence that this treatment is impacting and improving attention." "One of the big challenges that we face as a company is trying to change awareness and educate. You're not going to see the same kinds of changes that you'll see if you start a child on medicine. It's not going to be as abrupt…but there are changes. This is a relatively slow process." "I saw one antidote where a parent said that they didn't tell the teacher that they had started on Endeavor and after about 2-3 weeks, the teacher said, 'I'm not sure what's happened here, but this child is now doing XYZ much better…'" "It's really important to remember that Endeavor RX is a treatment." "The overall numbers of side effects and adverse events that are reported are tiny." "This is another option, and it's a very safe option that we know works, and so it should be in the conversation." "Not all screentime is created equal." "This is a brand new form of treatment that's never been out there before."
How to Connect with Scott Kollins: Website: www.endeavorrx.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-kollins-52b8083/
Dana Kay Resources: Website: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ADHDThriveInstitute/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adhdthriveinstitute/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ADHDThriveInstitute LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-thrive-institute/mycompany/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/adhdthriveinstitute/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adhd_thriveinstitute
International Best Selling Book, Thriving with ADHD – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/book/ Free Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally Masterclass – https://bit.ly/3GAbFQl ADHD Parenting Course – https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhd ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids Program – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/packages/ | |||
| 62: Executive Function, Time Management, and Homework Strategies for ADHD with Leslie Josel | 22 Jun 2023 | 00:42:36 | |
Executive Function, Time Management, and Homework Strategies for ADHD with Leslie Josel One of the most common frustrations for parents of children with ADHD is homework and time management issues. That is why I am so excited for today's guest, because she is going to dive into the depths of this topic. Leslie Josel is an award-winning ADHD academic and parenting coach and the founder of Order Out of Chaos, a virtual company whose mission is to help parents guide their students in learning and in life. Leslie's own son was diagnosed with ADHD, so she understands the challenges that can come with this particular diagnosis. Leslie is the creator of the award-winning academic planner, a tool that helps students develop time management skills, and she is the award-winning author of the book, How to Do It Now Because It's Not Going Away: An Expert Guide to Getting Stuff Done. She also writes regularly for ADDitude Magazine. If you have a child with ADHD who struggles with executive functioning, homework, or time management, this episode of the Soaring Child podcast is full of great, actionable tips!
Key Takeaways: [3:34] Executive age and why is it so important for parents to understand [11:13] Time blindness [15:29] Leslie's number 1 tip for time blindness [16:22] Pause, Picture, and Pace [19:26] Future awareness and mapping time [25:01] Homework strategies [30:09] "Math in the bath" and "Hide the homework" [35:07] Creating an environment for homework
Memorable Quotes: "When your child is diagnosed with ADHD, they automatically have executive dysfunction. It goes hand in hand." "Our executive functions…are not fully developed until we are in our mid-twenties, so every student…shows up with some deficit." "Time blindness means you do not know where you sit in time…You might know what time it is, but knowing what time it is does not mean you understand or feel it." "For a child or student or even an adult to truly be able to manage time, you have to be able to see it." "You need to make time as visible as possible. You need to externalize it everywhere your child is, so that they can internalize it." "Your child needs to see time move." "Put a clock - an analog - in every room that your child spends time in." "Your kids live in two worlds. They live in the now…and then there's the not now." "Every single thing has to line up in your child's day to make homework happen." "If you have a child who has any kind of challenge, the amount of energy they have to put out compared to a kid who is maybe more neurotypical is like 20 times more…They are starting from a deficit." "I get them moving. That is my secret sauce." "Movement helps to lay down learning. Movement helps the brain not to strain. Movement helps us be less distracted." "Every kid shows up to the table with their own homework preferences and personality." "Most do not get the wiggle room to do things the way that works for them…Give them as much choice and control as we can." "The start is what is the hardest, so if we can separate the task from the setup, we've actually built the bridge to get started."
How to Connect with Leslie Josel Website: https://www.orderoochaos.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/order.out.of.chaos/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/orderoutofchaos YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/orderoochaos LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-josel-adhd-student-parent-coach/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/orderoochaos/_saved/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/orderoochaos
Dana Kay Resources: Website: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ADHDThriveInstitute/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adhdthriveinstitute/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ADHDThriveInstitute LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-thrive-institute/mycompany/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/adhdthriveinstitute/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adhd_thriveinstitute
International Best Selling Book, Thriving with ADHD – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/book/ Free Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally Masterclass – https://bit.ly/3GAbFQl ADHD Parenting Course – https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhd ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids Program – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/packages/ | |||
| 61: EFT Tapping to Reduce Stress & Calm the Body with Laura Dixon | 15 Jun 2023 | 00:28:06 | |
What is EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) or "tapping" and how can it help to calm the body? In today's episode, Laura Dixon answers these questions and more. Laura is a Certified EFT Practitioner, Personal Trainer, and Yoga instructor. She helps busy women use EFT or tapping to feel more confident, less guilty, and more joyful. In this episode, learn more about EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) or tapping and how it can help both you and your child reduce stress and calm the body. Free Tapping Resource that is mentioned in the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IF_0Y-mexbY
Key Takeaways: 2:42 - What is EFT? 4:21 - How EFT works 8:56 - The main tapping points 9:39 - How different points affect different parts of the body 10:55 - Who can do tapping and how it affects various conditions 12:34 - How long a tapping session lasts 13:51 - A sample tapping round 21:55 - How to use tapping with children 25:16 - Free tapping resource
Memorable Moments: "EFT actually stands for Emotional Freedom Technique. Most of us have known it as tapping. What it's doing is, we are tapping on end meridian points." "We tap on these end meridian points…and what that does is, it sends a calming signal to the brain." "It's actually been shown, just doing one round of EFT, your levels of cortisol can go down 24% versus traditional talk therapy is 14%." "The tapping basically neutralizes that negative emotion." "The beauty of tapping is really accepting yourself where you are." "Just by tapping, you are decreasing stress in your body." "What's really key with the tapping is we get really specific to an event. What did you hear? What did you see?...We want to clear all of the 5 senses of that event." "Allow them to use their words and feel the emotions…Feel it, tap while you're doing it, and allow it to release. Release the negative charge."
How to Connect with Laura Dixon: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dixonvitality/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laura.dixon.1481169
Dana Kay Resources: Website: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ADHDThriveInstitute/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adhdthriveinstitute/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ADHDThriveInstitute LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-thrive-institute/mycompany/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/adhdthriveinstitute/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adhd_thriveinstitute
International Best Selling Book, Thriving with ADHD – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/book/ Free Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally Masterclass – https://bit.ly/3GAbFQl ADHD Parenting Course – https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhd ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids Program – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/packages/
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| 60: Best Supplements for ADHD with Dana Kay | 08 Jun 2023 | 00:25:55 | |
When trying to find a supplement to help with challenging ADHD symptoms, the sheer number of options out there can be so overwhelming. In today's episode, Dana Kay takes some of that overwhelm away by sharing her top four supplements for kids with ADHD. These are supplements that have not only worked for Dana's son with ADHD, but have also worked for many of the families she works with. Tune in to this episode to learn 3 pitfalls to supplementing for ADHD, as well as the top 4 supplements for ADHD. As a special bonus, for the next two weeks, from June 8-22, 2023, you can grab Dana's top 4 supplements for 20% off!
Click the links below to grab Omega Thrive, Shine Thrive, ProThrive, and/or MindThrive for 20% off using the code 20OFFTOP4 at checkout!
Key Takeaways: [2:36] Pitfall 1 - Blind Supplementation [5:18] Pitfall 2 - The Miracle Pill [7:01] Pitfall 3 - One Size Fits All [8:49] Top Supplement 1 - Omega 3 Fish Oil [10:24] Top Supplement 2 - Probiotic [18:25] Top Supplement 3 - Magnesium [21:53] Top Supplement 4 - Vitamin D
Memorable Moments: "Blind supplementation doesn't work for most families." "Supplements can be very effective and healing, but supplements can never be the be-all-and-end-all for ADHD symptoms." "You can't supplement your way out of a poor diet or a body riddled with inflammation." "One supplement that works well for one child might not have much of an effect on another child, or it might even have a negative effect." "For supplementation to be most effective, it needs to be tailored to each individual child." "We've got a deficiency of Omega 3 and we've got an overload of Omega 6, and with that comes inflammation, and that can cause ADHD symptoms in children." "Research shows that taking probiotics can help reduce inflammation, help detoxification, reduce anxiety, improve mood, and also protect the body against the damaging mental and physical effects of stress." "Not all probiotics are considered equal. I like using probiotics that reseed the gut rather than putting in strains that go away as soon as the supplement is stopped." "I had no idea that there was a supplement that could be as effective as a prescription medication!! This is HUGE!" "Research shows that children with ADHD and anxiety often have low magnesium levels, and using supplements can have that great calming effect." "My absolute favorite for children with ADHD is Magnesium L-Threonate because it can cross the blood-brain barrier and deliver magnesium directly to the brain, which, as you can imagine, is really helpful for kids with ADHD." "One of the best natural ways to get more Vitamin D is to get outside in the sunlight! But as this is not always possible, a Vitamin D supplement can be very beneficial as well." "Unfortunately, not all supplement brands are created equal."
Dana Kay Resources:
Website: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ADHDThriveInstitute/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adhdthriveinstitute/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ADHDThriveInstitute LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-thrive-institute/mycompany/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/adhdthriveinstitute/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adhd_thriveinstitute
International Best Selling Book, Thriving with ADHD – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/book/ Free Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally Masterclass – https://bit.ly/3GAbFQl ADHD Parenting Course – https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhd
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| 59: A Grandparent's Opinion About Using Natural Strategies to Reduce ADHD Symptoms with Carolyn Hudson | 01 Jun 2023 | 00:19:14 | |
I am sure there are a lot of listeners out there that have very involved parents, grandparents, and other family members in their child's life. Some of these family members might have a hard time adjusting to the changes being made. On this week's episode of the Soaring Child, we are speaking with a very special guest, Carolyn Hudson. Carolyn is the grandmother of a child with ADHD, and she has walked the natural journey with her daughter and grandson for the past several years. She is here to offer tips, tricks, and advice to family members who are trying to adapt to the dietary changes being made. Tune in today as she helps us navigate this topic.
Key Takeaways: [3:04] About Carolyn [4:15] Carolyn's initial thoughts about her daughter's plan to use natural strategies to help her grandson's ADHD [7:10] Carolyn's tips for grandparents [11:02] Positive changes Carolyn has seen in her grandchild [12:50] Additional advice for grandparents [15:46] Carolyn's advice for parents who are nervous about talking to grandparents about the changes they want to make
Memorable Quotes: "With healthcare, medication is the quick bandaid…That medication isn't going to fix it. It's just going to be a temporary bandaid and then when something else comes along, you'll get something else." "Our pantry is stocked with things that they eat, so when they come, it's there…It's become part of our routine to have it available for them here." "He used to have these outbursts that would literally bring me to tears, because I knew that wasn't him. It was heartbreaking to see that." "He now knows what's good for him and what isn't." "He's definitely a totally different child." "We as grandparents don't have those children every day. Some of us might. But be as supportive and encouraging as you can of your family. It does work. It is going to make a difference." "It's not a bandaid. This is a fix." "Don't give up. Stick with it. Support your family. Do your part when they're visiting with you." "Sit and explain to your grandparents what you're dealing with and what you're going through and then how you're going to help them help you support the process."
Dana Kay Resources: Website: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ADHDThriveInstitute/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adhdthriveinstitute/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ADHDThriveInstitute LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-thrive-institute/mycompany/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/adhdthriveinstitute/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adhd_thriveinstitute
International Best Selling Book, Thriving with ADHD – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/book/ Free Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally Masterclass – https://bit.ly/3GAbFQl ADHD Parenting Course – https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhd ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids Program – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/packages/
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| 58: Positive Discipline Strategies with Casey O'Roarty | 25 May 2023 | 00:33:31 | |
This week on the Soaring Child, my guest Casey O'Roarty and I are exploring Positive Discipline Strategies. Casey is a facilitator of personal growth and development and for the last 15 years, her work has encouraged parents to discover the purpose of their journey and provide them with tools and a shift in mindset that has allowed them to deepen their relationships with not only themselves but also their families. Casey is a Positive Discipline lead trainer and coach. She hosts a podcast, parenting summits, and live and online classes. Her book, Joyful Courage: Calming the Drama and Taking Control of Your Parenting Journey, is a must read for parents! In this episode, Casey shares tips for connecting with teens, strategies for parents to help them maintain their sense of peace, and so many more golden nuggets for parents! I absolutely LOVE the mantra she shared - "fiercely committed, loving detached."
Key Takeaways: [4:54] Positive Discipline - what it is and how it benefits the relationship between the child and the parent [10:45] Personal growth for parents as they begin implementing Positive Discipline [14:45] Tips for parents of teens for keeping peace in the home [19:21] The Mantra - Fiercely Committed, Lovingly Detached [24:56] What surprised Casey the most about the teen years [31:38] Where to find Casey online
Memorable Moments: "Positive discipline is based in Adlerian theory, with the core concept being that human behavior is motivated by our perception of belonging and significance." "Most of us were raised with the idea that we can reward and consequence our kids into doing the right thing. This is totally different." With "relationship centered parenting…you will foster a space and an environment and a relationship that is going to allow your kids to move through the hard things…to move through the rebellion…to move through the risky behavior and still have a place to land." "It has created the dynamic where my kids will come to me and say, 'I need to tell you something.'" "We are the sum of the experiences and the relationships that we have had over our lifetime." "Did I show up the way I wanted to show up? What was the mistake that I made? I'm going to own that with my kid." "Finding peace… is a moment by moment experience." "Everything is temporary. The highs last for a while. The lows last for a while. But there's always a swing back." "Those hard places are where our kids get to develop so many tools."
How to Connect with Casey O'Roarty Website: https://www.besproutable.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyful_courage/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeSproutable/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/joyful-courage-a-conscious-parenting-podcast/id996079418
Dana Kay Resources: Website: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ADHDThriveInstitute/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adhdthriveinstitute/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ADHDThriveInstitute LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-thrive-institute/mycompany/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/adhdthriveinstitute/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adhd_thriveinstitute
International Best Selling Book, Thriving with ADHD – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/book/ Free Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally Masterclass – https://bit.ly/3GAbFQl ADHD Parenting Course – https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhd ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids Program – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/packages/
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| 57: Rewiring Stressed Out Brains with Svetlana Dubinsky | 18 May 2023 | 00:42:22 | |
Many parents of children with ADHD live in a state of chronic stress. Their nervous systems are on high alert all the time, just waiting for that next meltdown or phone call from the school or problem to occur. In this episode of the Soaring Child podcast, Svetlana Dubinsky shares her expertise about how to rewire stressed out brains. Svetlana is the founder and president of Mindset Shifts Happen Here. With over 30 years in the healthcare industry, she is known for inspiring change and transformation through her organizations and the clients she has worked with. Svetlana has worked for and with the most recognizable organizations at the highest senior levels. Her partnerships have spanned many strategic focus areas. Her passion and purpose is to help individuals, organizations, leaders, and teams unlock their human potential. She holds an MBA in healthcare, is a certified Neurochange Solutions Consultant, and is a HeartMath Resilience Advantage Trainer. If you're a caregiver of a child with ADHD who feels stressed out, you definitely want to tune in to this powerful episode to discover how to break emotional addictions to stress and overwhelm.
Key Takeaways: [3:25] Svetlana's ADHD story [9:05] The first step to breaking an addiction to stress [14:50] What parents can do when they feel like they can't change [18:50] When someone is not able to see in imagery and only sees in black [23:43] How Svetlana's son is doing now [25:37] Changes other families are seeing [29:01] Why it's so hard to change mindsets [31:35] The benefits of moving to these elevated emotions [32:49] 3 types of stress [40:00] One thing listeners can do to take that first step
Memorable Moments: "Our personality - the way we think, the way we act, and the way we feel - creates our personal reality or our life." "If you want to create a new life…if you want to create a new personal reality for yourself, you have to change your personality. You have to change how you think, how you act, and how you feel." "We become addicted to this life that we don't even like." "It's first of all becoming aware. That's the very first step. Without awareness, we become automatic." "If I'm aware of it, then I can change it." "When the thought can match the action, you're going to have a new experience." "If you can teach people why you're doing something and what you're doing, the how becomes easier." "We use meditation to change the belief system." "It's literally how we think, how we act, and how we feel that dictates everything." "No organism can live in emergency mode forever." "Chronic stress creates a PTSD brain."
How to Connect with Svetlana Dubinsky: Website: https://www.mshh.org/who/
Dana Kay Resources: Website: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ADHDThriveInstitute/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adhdthriveinstitute/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ADHDThriveInstitute LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-thrive-institute/mycompany/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/adhdthriveinstitute/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adhd_thriveinstitute
International Best Selling Book, Thriving with ADHD – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/book/ Free Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally Masterclass – https://bit.ly/3GAbFQl ADHD Parenting Course – https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhd ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids Program – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/packages/
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| 56: ADHD Life Coaching with Laurie Dupar | 11 May 2023 | 00:36:47 | |
Have you ever considered ADHD life coaching for kids and how it may be the difference between surviving and thriving with ADHD? Laurie Dupar is a 20 year experienced ADHD life coach and the head of the International ADHD Coach Training Center. She is a qualified psychiatric nurse practitioner. She helps people of all ages succeed by utilizing her unrivaled knowledge in the neurology and behavior management of ADHD.
Key Takeaways: [1:18] What made Laurie passionate about ADHD? [1:35] How did she help her son when he was diagnosed with ADHD? [5:49] Why did Laurie go back to school to do life coaching for ADHD? [6:00] Why coaching makes Laurie compassionate [6:20] What is helpful for parents to know about their child's brain style? [10:00] What age is best to try coaching a child? [23:33] Why conversation with your kids is important [25:00] How ADHD becomes their superpower
Memorable Quotes: "When I'm working with families with children under the age of 12, we have a conversation about that. And it makes a huge difference for them to understand that if their child is not doing what they want them to, it's not because they don't want to. It's because they can't do it." "I've now been an ADHD life coach for 20 years and have opened my own training program for coaches, usually parents who have children with ADHD, and it still amazes me 20 years later, how much is misunderstood and the lack of awareness." "When parents go through the struggles and then they come out at the back end with all this information, they've just got this passion to be able to share it with others." "I'm a natural learner. I always look for, as you said, the why underneath the behavior." "Kids are pre-programmed to try and please adults. It's to their benefit to be able to do that." "I want them to be happy and to be able to take care of themselves and to have good relationships, even though the issues that a parent might call with are very different." "One thing to know about kids with ADHD…when they're either angry or they can anger somebody else or frustrate somebody else, it actually is like getting a natural dopamine hit for them."
How to Connect with Laurie Dupar: Website: https://www.iactcenter.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iACTcenter/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/iactcenter/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iactcenter/
Dana Kay Resources: Website: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ADHDThriveInstitute/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adhdthriveinstitute/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ADHDThriveInstitute LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-thrive-institute/mycompany/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/adhdthriveinstitute/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adhd_thriveinstitute
International Best Selling Book, Thriving with ADHD – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/book/ Free Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally Masterclass – https://bit.ly/3GAbFQl ADHD Parenting Course – https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhd ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids Program – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/packages/
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| 55: Supporting Teens with ADHD with Carrie Jackson | 04 May 2023 | 00:30:31 | |
Do you have a teen or preteen with ADHD? If so, you do not want to miss this episode of the Soaring Child. We are joined by Carrie Jackson, a PhD and a licensed child psychologist. Carrie is a speaker and an author, working in San Diego, California. She has published over 20 articles and book chapters related to parenting, ADHD, and defiance. In this episode, discover common signs of ADHD in girls, tips for managing screen time with teens, tools and strategies to help teens be successful at home and at school, some of Carrie's favorite apps to support teens with ADHD, and so much more!
Key Takeaways: [2:47] Why Carrie began working with teens with ADHD [5:15] Common signs of ADHD in girls [7:37] Tools for working with teens with ADHD [8:23] Screens & helpful apps [11:51] Setting appropriate boundaries with screens [13:08] Other activities outside of screens that teens can do [15:07] Other tools for parents [16:04] Self-esteem for teens with ADHD [18:49] The impact of COVID-19 on mental health for teens [20:07] Connection between ADHD and eating issues [22:13] How parents can support their teens with school [24:14] What Carrie wishes parents knew about ADHD [25:58] Carrie's program for parents of teens [27:06] Final tips
Memorable Quotes: "Screen time use is a huge challenge for teens with ADHD...It's more about learning to work with it rather than against it." "Teenagers with ADHD may do things more impulsively, including on social media and screens." "Teenagers with ADHD can engage in more risky driving behaviors, and so, as a parent, to be able to monitor their safety, that's very important." "What I recommend for parents is that you actually take a look at how your child and teenager are using their screens and to come up with other activities that they can do that are beneficial as well, outside of screens." "Screens are not inherently bad, based on the amount of time you are using them, but it's just how are you using them?" "Don't throw the kitchen sink at your teenager. Just look at, what are my child and teenager's biggest challenges right now, and then, how can I address that?" "When kids and teenagers have more positive self-esteems, it's going to protect them from things like anxiety and depression, so they're going to have a higher quality of life." "For teenagers with ADHD, they are often receiving more negative messages than those without ADHD." "One of the things I love to include for teenagers is either mastery or leadership activities into their life." "A big piece of teenager challenges around school is there is so much to organize and plan for...Parents can really support their kids in planning and organizing by helping them in the early stages of seeing what they have coming up over the upcoming month." "It will get better, even though it is difficult right now." "Finding your own support network is huge." "It's not about you. You're not the problem, but you can be part of the solution."
How to Connect with Carrie Jackson Website: https://iparentadhd.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.carriejackson/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.carriejackson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the.parent.therapist
Dana Kay Resources: Website: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ADHDThriveInstitute/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adhdthriveinstitute/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ADHDThriveInstitute LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-thrive-institute/mycompany/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/adhdthriveinstitute/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adhd_thriveinstitute
International Best Selling Book, Thriving with ADHD – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/book/ Free Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally Masterclass – https://bit.ly/3GAbFQl ADHD Parenting Course – https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhd ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids Program – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/packages/
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| 54: How to Be a Better Husband & Father with Doug Holt | 27 Apr 2023 | 00:30:11 | |
What if there was a place where men could come to learn how to become better husbands, fathers, and leaders in their community, a place where men could openly talk about their successes and their struggles in their marriages and their lives? In this episode of the Soaring Child, Doug Holt provides that place. Doug is a father of a beautiful son and daughter and a successful serial entrepreneur who is on a mission to help other businessmen lead their families well. Doug now runs The Powerful Man, with a mission of helping these men save their marriages and become the best men, fathers, and husbands they can be. In this episode, discover Doug's advice for both men and women about how to better handle conflict, restore love to a stagnant marriage, and bring that spark back.
Key Takeaways: [2:52] Doug's story & what brought him to this work [5:54] Common frustrations of dads & the suicide epidemic [9:43] 2 common responses to conflict [14:25] Why many couples go from lovers to roommates [15:41] An explanation of DEER mode & why men sometimes fall into this [18:32] How couples can restore love to a stagnant marriage [21:26] How women can bring up this topic with their husbands [23:32] Quick things men or women can do to bring that spark back [26:50] The hidden motives technique
Memorable Moments: "Marriage actually takes a lot of work. It's not just a checkbox thing." "I felt like I had a roommate with a ring, rather than a wife. And my wife felt the same way. But of course, we didn't know how to communicate that. We lay six inches apart but were six miles away emotionally." "Men, just as much as women, want that connection." "Suicide is the #2 cause of death for men." "There's a lot of men that are in this lifestyle of quiet desperation, and what they want more than anything is to be an amazing father." "Often I hear, 'I feel like a stranger in my own home.'" "The only people I've talked to that have perfect marriages are liars...If you've never had a problem in your marriage, that's a problem." "You deserve more than average. This is your life...so don't wait for things to happen. Take action." "Your energy matters when you bring it into the home." "A wife wants to be seen, heard, and desired." "Get to know your partner–who they are today. What are their dreams today? What are their fears?...You married this person for a reason."
How to Connect with Doug Holt Website: https://www.thepowerfulman.com/
Dana Kay Resources: Website: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ADHDThriveInstitute/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adhdthriveinstitute/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ADHDThriveInstitute LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-thrive-institute/mycompany/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/adhdthriveinstitute/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adhd_thriveinstitute
International Best Selling Book, Thriving with ADHD – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/book/ Free Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally Masterclass – https://bit.ly/3GAbFQl ADHD Parenting Course – https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhd ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids Program – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/packages/
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| 171: ADHD Starts in the Gut with Dana Kay | 14 Aug 2025 | 00:30:58 | |
In this episode of The Soaring Child Podcast, host Dana Kay—Board-Certified Health and Nutrition Practitioner and founder of the ADHD Thrive Institute—dives deep into one of the most misunderstood underlying stressors of ADHD symptoms: gut health. While ADHD is often labeled as a brain-based disorder, this episode reveals how gut imbalances, inflammation, and neurotransmitter disruptions could be fueling your child's symptoms—like mood swings, focus struggles, and emotional dysregulation. Dana shares the latest science on the gut-brain connection and breaks down practical, evidence-based strategies that families can start using right away—from healing leaky gut to choosing the right supplements. Whether your child is currently on medication, recently diagnosed, or you're just searching for real solutions, this episode offers a powerful new lens on how to support your child naturally, from the inside out. Links Mentioned in the Show:
Links to Previous Episodes in this Supplements for ADHD Series:
Key Takeaways: [0:00] Why ADHD Is More Than a Brain Issue Memorable Moments: "If your gut isn't thriving, your brain won't thrive either." "Approximately 80% of the body's entire immune system is within the gut wall." "The gut is ground zero for so many chronic conditions, including ADHD." "Gut dysbiosis has been linked to a wide range of chronic illnesses from autoimmune disorders to neurodevelopmental conditions like ADHD." "90 to 95% of the body's serotonin is actually produced in the gut." "Our guts talk to our brains as well." "To focus on the brain and not the gut, in my opinion, is counterproductive." "Let's stop shooting water at smoke and start getting to the underlying issues." "This bundle includes Pro Essentials, Pre Essentials, and Mucosa Essentials." "Healing the gut isn't about perfection, it's about progress." Dana Kay Resources: 🔗WEBSITES: 👋SOCIALS:
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| 53: Building Better Brains for ADHD with Lorraine Driscoll | 20 Apr 2023 | 00:36:07 | |
Think back to when your little one was an infant. Do you remember when he or she first wrapped their little hand around your finger or when that startle reflex was so strong that they would even wake themselves up if they weren't wrapped tight? Both of these things are primitive reflexes. In this episode of the Soaring Child, Lorraine Driscoll explains how retained primitive reflexes and brain imbalances can affect children with ADHD. Discover the three most common retained reflexes that children with ADHD often have, as well as how parents can integrate brain training technologies and techniques to help build better brains. Lorraine Driscoll is a brain integration therapist, nutritionist, and the founder of Building Better Brains. As a former teacher, she's passionate about optimally developing the brain so kids can thrive.
Key Takeaways: [2:48] How Lorraine got into this work [5:27] Retained primitive reflexes [7:54] Brain imbalances [8:14] Potential causes of retained reflexes or brain imbalances [12:03] 3 common retained reflexes that children with ADHD have [16:15] The role that brain imbalance plays with ADHD [20:46] Where to start [24:03] Brain training technologies that can be helpful for kids with ADHD [28:48] How this is different than neurofeedback [29:56] How brain imbalances & retained reflexes affect picky eating [31:59] What parents can do TODAY to start building better brain connections
Memorable Quotes "There are a ton of reflexes that infants have, and their purpose is #1 to keep them alive...and then further on in infancy, to assist with gross and fine motor development." "These reflexes definitely serve a purpose but they should disappear by 3 years of age or sooner, depending on the reflex. And if they don't, basically they create a block." "With primitive reflexes, they can either be mildly retained or severely retained. And generally, the more reflexes that are retained and the more severely retained, the more severe the condition." "Most kids who have true ADHD or even autism spectrum typically have an overdeveloped left brain and an underdeveloped right brain." "The left brain is the gas, and the right brain is the brakes." Start "with very specific exercises that very much mimic...the movements they would have done when they were an infant in order for that reflex to be integrated." "The research shows it's best when it's done morning and afternoon or evening." "If you do nothing else, the best thing you can do is get your child moving." "Kids who have ADHD where they have poor vestibular function can either sit still or they can pay attention."
How to Connect with Lorraine Driscoll Website: https://lorrainedriscoll.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/building.better.brains/
Dana Kay Resources: Website: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ADHDThriveInstitute/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adhdthriveinstitute/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ADHDThriveInstitute LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-thrive-institute/mycompany/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/adhdthriveinstitute/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adhd_thriveinstitute
International Best Selling Book, Thriving with ADHD – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/book/ Free Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally Masterclass – https://bit.ly/3GAbFQl ADHD Parenting Course – https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhd ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids Program – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/packages/ | |||
| 52: How ADHD Impacts Siblings with Ashley Gobeil | 13 Apr 2023 | 00:31:30 | |
ADHD impacts the entire family. In this episode of the Soaring Child, licensed child and family therapist Ashley Gobeil joins the show to discuss how ADHD impacts siblings in the family. Ashley is no stranger to being a guest on this podcast and doesn't require a long introduction, but she has so much gold in every episode. She is a highly experienced therapist with over 15 years' experience and extensive expertise with children who have been given the diagnosis of ADHD, ODD, and learning difficulties. In this episode, discover strategies parents can use to diffuse sibling rivalry and to support both the child with ADHD and the other children in the home.
Here are the links mentioned in the show: Episode 4 - https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/podcast/soaring-child-episode-4/ Episode 17 - https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/podcast/soaring-child-episode-17/ Episode 28 - https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/podcast/soaring-child-episode-28/ Love languages quiz - https://5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/love-language
Key Takeaways: [3:12] How ADHD impacts siblings [5:23] What parents can do to support the child in the family who doesn't have ADHD [8:09] Love languages [9:31] Other ways parents can support siblings [13:28] How parents can speak to siblings about the other child's ADHD [16:30] How to manage ADHD behaviors in the moment [19:18] How the conversation changes as children get older [22:17] The importance of consistency in this approach [24:24] How parents can promote a more positive relationship between siblings
Memorable Moments: "Behaviors really do communicate their emotional experiences." "We've really got to trust our parenting instincts. If it feels like I'm not giving my child enough attention, they might be feeling that way too." "If we can get a bit of a picture or an understanding of, 'What's the siblings' experience of what's happening in the home? What's their feeling?' Then we can go, 'What's their underlying need?' And then we can respond and support them in that need." "I often like to start with that verbal observation of what I am seeing between the siblings. And then you do the Name it to Tame It." "We do want that sibling to feel heard, seen, soothed...But we also want them to be able to hold compassion and empathy for their sibling as well." "Rather than...'How do we hit with the discipline or consequential action," going, 'what do I want to teach in this moment?'" "There's the content of what they're saying, but what's actually underneath?" "You are building a new picture of how your children experience you." "A really important focus on how we create that sibling relationship is...that parent-child relationship...When that child who is struggling feels connected to, feels heard and understood by the parent, we're in a much better place to build the foundations of that positive sibling relationship."
How to Connect with Ashley Gobeil: Website: https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhd
Dana Kay Resources: Website: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ADHDThriveInstitute/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adhdthriveinstitute/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ADHDThriveInstitute LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-thrive-institute/mycompany/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/adhdthriveinstitute/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adhd_thriveinstitute
International Best Selling Book, Thriving with ADHD – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/book/ Free Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally Masterclass – https://bit.ly/3GAbFQl ADHD Parenting Course – https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhd ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids Program – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/packages/
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| 51: ADHD & Genetics with Kashif Khan | 06 Apr 2023 | 00:49:52 | |
How do genes affect ADHD and other similar disorders? Is there an ADHD gene? What can we do to optimize our genes so that we are living our best lives possible? Why does data privacy matter with genetic testing? Tune in to this episode of the Soaring Child Podcast to learn the answers to each of these questions. Our guest today is Kashif Kahn, a Chief Executive Officer and founder of The DNA Company where personalized medicine is being pioneered through unique insights into the human genome. He also is the host of the UNPILLED podcast. His measure of success is not in dollars earned, but in lives improved. Listen to this episode to learn how ADHD and genetics interact with one another.
Key Takeaways: 5:42 - An explanation of genetic predispositions 8:58 - How the science of genetics has changed over the years 14:28 - Is there an ADHD gene? 18:40 - The 3% of people who actually have ADHD 25:49 - An explanation of the 3 buckets within epigenetics 29:18 - What people need to know about data privacy with genetic testing 34:46 - How to manage genetic expression 44:09 - How genes can cause toxins to affect one person in a home and not others in the home
Memorable Moments: "A gene is an instruction that tells your cells what to do." "Even in ADHD, we don't see one profile that points to it genetically. There are multiple, and none of them actually cause a clinical ADHD. They all cause behavior that gets diagnosed as ADHD but isn't in fact that at all." "The majority of what we see in mood and behavior issues, including ADHD, people don't innately have. They're actually wired for some form of superpower and they've been put in the wrong context where they're not using that superpower." "In the science of genetics, there are genes that they point to that are ADHD genes. The challenge is, that's the 2 or 3% who innately have something…97% of our kids who are struggling were not born with the condition." "Our DNA is not ready for the way that we live…It's no wonder everyone has ADHD and anxiety. We don't have it. We have neural inflammation, we have the wrong context, we have overstimulation, we have overdepolyment of neurochemicals, which leads to all of these outward behaviors." "There are 3 buckets epigenetically: environment…nutrition…and lifestyle." "Pick the right lifestyle choice based on what your genes are saying." "The body is designed to handle toxins…It's not designed to handle the current reality and the amount we have to handle."
How to Connect with Kashif Khan Website: https://www.thednacompany.com/pages/kashif-khan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thednaco/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thednacompany
Dana Kay Resources: Website: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ADHDThriveInstitute/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adhdthriveinstitute/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ADHDThriveInstitute LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-thrive-institute/mycompany/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/adhdthriveinstitute/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adhd_thriveinstitute
International Best Selling Book, Thriving with ADHD – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/book/ Free Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally Masterclass – https://bit.ly/3GAbFQl ADHD Parenting Course – https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhd ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids Program – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/packages/ | |||
| 50: ADHD from a Psychiatric Perspective with Dr. Achina Stein | 30 Mar 2023 | 00:40:14 | |
In this episode of the Soaring Child, we are looking at ADHD from a psychiatric perspective, covering topics such as how a child is diagnosed with ADHD, common underlying stressors, dietary changes compared to medication, risks of stimulants, and so much more! Dr. Achina Stein is a physician, board certified psychiatrist, and has been in practice since 1994. She's also a certified practitioner of the Institute of Functional Medicine, a distinguished fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, and an energy healer. She's the co-owner of her own private practice called Functional Mind. She is the bestselling author of the book, What If It's Not Depression: Your Guide to Finding Answers and Solutions and has been interviewed about her pioneering work as a functional medicine psychiatrist on many podcasts and summits. Tune in to this episode to learn about ADHD from a psychiatrist's perspective.
Key Takeaways [3:29] - What led Dr. Achina Stein to her current work [10:40] - What is the DSM, and how is it created? [14:23] - How are children typically diagnosed with ADHD? [19:55] - Common underlying stressors/root causes [21:35] - The importance of healthy digestion, protein, and healthy fats for children with ADHD [23:03] - Dietary changes compared to medication [24:49] - The Burp Test [28:49] - Risks and side effects of stimulant medications [32:52] - Key aspects of treatment plans that are sometimes missed
Memorable Quotes "My goal for my patients is never to have someone suffer on a long term basis." "A diagnosis is only needed if you need accommodations, especially for ADHD…or if you want to go on medicine." "What the DSM is…it's the Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Disorders where a group of people have come together...They are all deemed experts on some level…And then they decide how a diagnosis is made. And none of these diagnoses are made through any objective data." "There are certain disorders that are considered normal in some cultures that are considered abnormal in other cultures." "The problem with these tests and with the DSM is that it actually says zero - nothing - about cause." "Look at habits. I think many functional doctors miss that." "I see a bigger change in people with a dietary change than I do with medications." "I would say 60% of people don't tolerate medications as well, or respond to medications when medications are tried. I see a much more robust response to change in diet." "All mental health disorders basically have the same root causes." "Everyone is going to have a genetic predisposition to something but you can flip those genes, because it's not the genes that matter so much…it's more the expression of those genes. And you can turn off those bad genes and turn on those good genes through foods and through stress management."
How to Connect with Dr. Achina Stein Website: https://achinasteindo.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AchinaSteinDO/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.achinastein/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpdl19d4mbcDV3Roho5mTEQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/45Z8ogmIXSTATQQGt2oimK?si=5056808841c74933&nd=1
Dana Kay Resources: Website: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ADHDThriveInstitute/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adhdthriveinstitute/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ADHDThriveInstitute LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-thrive-institute/mycompany/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/adhdthriveinstitute/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adhd_thriveinstitute
International Best Selling Book, Thriving with ADHD – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/book/ Free Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally Masterclass – https://bit.ly/3GAbFQl ADHD Parenting Course – https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhd ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids Program – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/packages/
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| 49: Conception and Beyond - Preparing our Bodies for Optimum Health with Dr. Aumatma Simmons | 23 Mar 2023 | 00:42:21 | |
On this episode of the Soaring Child, my guest is a double board certified naturopathic doctor and endocrinologist in practice for 15 years, Dr. Aumatma. Dr. Aumatma supports couples to create the family of their dreams and also trains doctors who want to specialize in fertility. She is the best-selling author of Fertility Secrets: What Your Doctor Didn't Tell You About Baby-Making, and she's on a mission to help bring healthier, happier babies into the world by creating healthier parents. Dr. Aumatma has been featured on ABC, Fox, CBS, KTLA, Mind, Body Green, and The Bump. Fertility might seem like an odd topic for the Soaring Child podcast, but there were a lot of amazing tips dropped in this episode that will not only benefit those that are trying to get pregnant, but also those who have had babies in the past. Did you know the postnatal period lasts for several years? If you've had a baby in the last four years, this is an episode not to miss. If you are planning to have a baby in the next four years, this is an episode not to miss. And even if you are not planning to have any more children, this is an episode not to be missed. Dr. Aumatma shares critical tips in this episode that can help us reset the nervous system and maintain optimum health.
Key Takeaways [7:31] The postpartum period and why it lasts longer than most people assume [9:45] How to reset our nervous systems [11:01] Meditation [12:25] Tips to optimize sleep [14:25] Melatonin disruptors [15:28] Favorite supplements to support the nervous system and sleep [16:46] Appropriate doses of melatonin [19:02] How to boost oxytocin [22:20] The importance of asking for support [24:03] What to do if having trouble conceiving [28:45] The importance of diet and lifestyle [34:00] Supplements for optimum health
Memorable Quotes: "That postpartum period, which generally is thought to be three months, is actually more like three years." "Restoring the nervous system is such a big component of this, and there are some really easy things that we can do to help the nervous system." "Sunlight in the first 30 minutes of waking up actually supports the production of cortisol. It's called the cortisol awakening response." "Melatonin is thrown off or will not kick into production anytime it sees light." "Having that awareness of what is it that we need and how do we get that support, is going to help relax your nervous system." "Oxytocin really takes us into parasympathetic mode… It supports the production of serotonin, dopamine, literally all of our inhibitory neurotransmitters, and it's going to help us feel supported." "If you are not getting your menstrual cycle yet, then to me that's a sign that your body's not ready to get back into the game of conception." "The nervous system is the foundation of everything. So if you take nothing from this interview, then work on the nervous system." "We are potentially pinning on age what has to do with diet, lifestyle, lack of nutrients, and lack of honest good support. "
How to Connect with Dr. Aumatma Simmons Website: https://www.holisticfertilityinstitute.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holisticfertilitydoctor/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@holisticfertilitydoctor
Dana Kay Resources: Website: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ADHDThriveInstitute/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adhdthriveinstitute/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ADHDThriveInstitute LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-thrive-institute/mycompany/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/adhdthriveinstitute/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adhd_thriveinstitute
International Best Selling Book, Thriving with ADHD – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/book/ Free Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally Masterclass – https://bit.ly/3GAbFQl ADHD Parenting Course – https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhd ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids Program – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/packages/
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| 48: Foundations of Health with Dr. Joel Warsh | 16 Mar 2023 | 00:40:49 | |
On this week's episode of the Soaring Child, Dr. Joel Warsh shares about the foundations of health. In this episode, discover common environmental toxins, the key components to a healthy lifestyle, potential reasons for the current mental health crisis, and specific things parents can do to help their children thrive. Dr. Joel Warsh is a board certified pediatrician in Los Angeles, California, who specializes in parenting, wellness, and integrative medicine. He grew up in Toronto, Canada, and completed degrees in kinesiology, psychology, epidemiology, and community health before earning his medical degree from Thomas Jefferson Medical College. He completed his pediatric medicine training at Children's Hospital of Los Angeles and worked in private practice in Beverly Hills before founding his current practice, Integrative Pediatrics and Medicine Studio City in 2018. He has been featured in numerous documentaries, films, summits, podcasts, and articles including CBS, Fox, LA Parent, and many others. He's also the founder of the Parenting Masterclass series, which can be found at www.raisingamazingplus.com. He is the author of the book, Love Dad, featuring multiple celebrities, which is set to be released in 2024.
Key Takeaways: [4:32] Foundations of Health and the SEEDS Analogy [7:41] Reducing the Exposure to Environmental Toxins [12:28] Advice to Parents about Where to Start [15:39] Shifting the Focus from Treatment to Prevention [20:07] What is the meaning of SEEDS? [20:30] Possible Causes of the Current Mental Health Crisis [24:26] What Parents Can Do to Help Their Children with Mental Health Challenges [28:15] What Led Dr. Warsh to Natural Medicine [31:55] What Parents Can Do to Help Reduce the Amount of Medication [34:04] Dr. Warsh's Parenting Masterclass
Memorable Quotes: "These are things that anybody can do today to help with their overall health and wellbeing." "Focus on those foundations of health." "I like to call it the SEEDS of health. S for stress, E for environment and toxins. Other E for Exercise, D for diet, and final S would be sleep." "Sometimes it can be overwhelming, and that's where I think it's important to start by remembering that there are some things we have some control over, and there are some things that we don't have a ton of control over." "There are toxins in the water. There are toxins in our food." "When speaking about this to families, it's really important to focus on those things where you do actually have some control." "Every decision I make, I put some thought into it…what am I exposing my children to? Every little bit makes a difference." "50% of kids or so have a chronic disease. At this point, 70% of adults do. Most are on medication." "There's no logical reason not to think about prevention, and there's no logical reason to not think about the root cause of illness. But it's difficult in modern medicine because of the way the system is set up." "The system is not going to fix the problem."
How to Connect with Dr. Joel Warsh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjoelgator/ Website: https://raisingamazingplus.com/
Dana Kay Resources: Website: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ADHDThriveInstitute/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adhdthriveinstitute/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ADHDThriveInstitute LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-thrive-institute/mycompany/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/adhdthriveinstitute/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adhd_thriveinstitute
International Best Selling Book, Thriving with ADHD – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/book/ Free Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally Masterclass – https://bit.ly/3GAbFQl ADHD Parenting Course – https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhd ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids Program – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/packages/
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| 47: Vision Challenges & ADHD with Dr. Bryce Appelbaum | 09 Mar 2023 | 00:36:05 | |
On this week's episode of the Soaring Child, we are exploring an interesting topic - neuro-optometry and the correlation between vision problems and ADHD. Dr. Bryce Appelbaum is a pioneer in neuro-optometry, passionate about unlocking life's potential through vision. His expertise includes reorganizing the visual brain post-concussion, remediating visual developmental delays interfering with reading and learning, and enhancing visual skills to elevate sports performance. Dr. Appelbaum is on a mission to change the way the world views vision. He believes there is more to vision than just 20/20 eyesight and has developed programs to retrain the brain and eyes. Dr. Appelbaum has been featured on the front page of USA Today, in The New York Times, and in many others. In this episode, discover how vision therapy can help children with ADHD.
Key Takeaways: [3:26] What is vision therapy? [6:23] How hidden vision problems can mimic ADHD behaviors and dyslexia [13:35] What is the focusing system? [16:00] What to do about convergence insufficiency [21:48] Some exercises to help the eyes [22:04] The 20-20-20 rule [25:57] What are the bands for the different ages? [29:57] Specific supplements that help with eyesight
Memorable Quotes: "I like to think of eyesight and vision as separate entities." "All visual skills are learned skills, and they're skills that are either learned well or not learned as well as they could be." "We learn skills through our life experiences, especially early on. We learn how to integrate both sides of our body, and we learn how to develop the motor foundation from which we then learn how to use our visual system." "Dyslexia, by definition, means difficulty reading words." "Convergence insufficiency is essentially the brain's ability to use the outside muscles of the eyes to point in the same place to see something single." "Treatment options should always start with, 'Can something be done with glasses to make life easier and to make things more comfortable to close the gap in terms of where they're operating compared to where they want to be?'" "It's basically brain training for the eyes, which should be individualized and should be based off of all the different metrics that are identified, and should have a nice mix of home therapy with office therapy, where there's reinforcement of what has been learned." "95% of people I've seen in the last two and a half years have had an increase in symptoms or problems that they're no longer able to compensate for, based on this huge introduction of visual stress."
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How to Connect with Dr. Bryce Appelbaum Website: https://www.appelbaumvision.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AppelbaumVision Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbryceappelbaum/
Dana Kay Resources: Website: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ADHDThriveInstitute/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adhdthriveinstitute/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ADHDThriveInstitute LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-thrive-institute/mycompany/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/adhdthriveinstitute/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adhd_thriveinstitute
International Best Selling Book, Thriving with ADHD – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/book/ Free Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally Masterclass – https://bit.ly/3GAbFQl ADHD Parenting Course – https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhd ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids Program – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/packages/
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| 46: A Healthy Plate to Support ADHD with Andrea Daigle | 02 Mar 2023 | 00:29:25 | |
A Healthy Plate to Support ADHD with Andrea Daigle The foundation of health is diet and balanced nutrition. But sometimes, especially when first starting out, it is difficult to know how to balance the plate. In this episode of the Soaring Child, Andrea Daigle breaks it down for us. How do I create a healthy, balanced plate? How do I know how much protein, how many vegetables, how much fruit, etc? Andrea Daigle is a regular on the show and part of the ADHD Thrive Institute team. She's a board certified holistic health practitioner and also an FDNP. She has worked with children who have behavioral disorders and learning disabilities for many years. She specializes in coaching families through implementing diet and nutrition changes, including helping with meal planning, creating buy-in, maximizing time in the kitchen, and so much more. She's also proficient in interpreting labs, customizing diet and supplement protocols, and supporting our wonderful clients through their natural healing journey. Andrea is also a mom who has been through this journey herself, so she knows exactly what steps are necessary to find success. In this episode, discover how to build a healthy plate to support your child's ADHD naturally.
Key Takeaways: [4:48] The challenges Andrea faced when she first began her journey [6:09] The importance of protein [7:38] Protein-rich breakfast ideas [9:30] Whole grains [11:41] Veggies [13:42] Fruit [15:26] Healthy fats [17:43] Favorite replacement products [22:35] What to drink [25:31] Treats
Memorable Moments: "Healthy balanced meals are so incredibly important, no matter what your diet looks like." "Going gluten and dairy free doesn't mean you have to give up on taste." "When we're building a plate, we want to start with those foundations. Start with protein." "The more vegetables, the better." "As you are transitioning through a gluten free, dairy free diet, those dark, leafy greens are loaded with calcium." "Healthy fats are critical for the growth and development of our compromised kids." "You want to make sure you are drinking at least 6 cups of water a day and if you want to aim high, half their body weight up to their full body weight in ounces." "If they're not drinking enough, play a game."
As discussed on this podcast, if you would like to talk to Andrea or one of our team on a free call, you can use this link - https://bit.ly/3X5ZVvT Here is Dana's favorite water bottle that is mentioned in the podcast.
How to Connect with Andrea Daigle Free call: https://bit.ly/3X5ZVvT
Dana Kay Resources: Website: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ADHDThriveInstitute/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adhdthriveinstitute/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ADHDThriveInstitute LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-thrive-institute/mycompany/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/adhdthriveinstitute/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adhd_thriveinstitute
International Best Selling Book, Thriving with ADHD – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/book/ Free Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally Masterclass – https://bit.ly/3GAbFQl ADHD Parenting Course – https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhd ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids Program – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/packages/ | |||
| 45: CBD Oil and ADHD with Liz Carlile | 23 Feb 2023 | 00:25:21 | |
On this week's episode of Soaring Child, we are exploring an interesting topic - CBD oil and ADHD. CBD is one of the most highly researched plants and has been shown to be beneficial for a variety of body systems. In this episode, we discuss how it can benefit children with ADHD, as well as their caregivers. Liz Carlisle is the host of the Motherhood Unstressed podcast. Through the show Liz converses with brilliant minds to empower and uplift her audience of women all over the world to live with less stress and more purpose and joy. Liz is interested in the importance of non-negotiable self-care for mothers informed by personal experience. All of these pieces of the puzzle culminate into the brand Motherhood Unstressed, which believes that life is meant to be rich with purpose, cherished with loved ones, and wholeheartedly enjoyed.
Key Takeaways: [3:01] What is CBD oil? [3:40] What is the difference between CBD and THC? [5:37] How does CBD oil help balance that system? [6:44] Is CBD legal? [9:24] Does CBD help ADHD symptoms? [13:33] How did Liz get into CBD? [22:08] Why does quality matter in CBD?
Memorable Quotes: "CBD is short for cannabidiol and is simply one molecule out of many in the cannabis plant. I think a lot of people hear cannabis plant, and they immediately think of the marijuana plant, but the cannabis plant is kind of like the overarching plant that you can split into the marijuana plant or if it contains less than a certain amount of THC in it, it becomes hemp." "An interesting point is that we actually make our own cannabinoids. That's why it's called the endocannabinoid system because we produce cannabinoids, and we actually produce it during exercise, during sleep, all of these healthy practices, but most of us don't produce enough." "It is legal in all 50 states because again, it's coming from the hemp plant. It's not a marijuana plant so you're not violating any federal laws." "I tell my clients that when you start taking CBD, up the amount that you would normally do in the morning. You could take some in the afternoon and then at night so that you build up that reserve in your system." "The only side effects I could imagine is if you took way too much, you would probably want to lay down and take a nap." "When I first started Motherhood Unstressed, I was doing a little bit of mommy influencing and that kind of stuff. And so a CBD brand reached out to me to promote their product." "Living intentionally to me means starting your day with the intention of like, I know, stuff is going to get crazy. That's the nature of life. But I'm not going to let these outside circumstances overwhelm me." "I can't control anything else…but I can control how I react to it." "When a stressful situation comes, centering yourself back into that intention, you know, can be so, so powerful." "Think about what that does in someone's life, when you go out into your day, and you're not constantly reacting to things." "CBD is an amazing plant for so many reasons. But it is a great plant for pulling heavy toxic metals out of the ground. They actually used the hemp plant to clean up Chernobyl…So, quality matters."
How to Connect with Liz Carlile: Website: https://www.motherhoodunstressed.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/motherhoodunstressed/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpY6K-FcNoqfX59OK1K3AOA Podcast: https://lizcarlile.libsyn.com/
Dana Kay Resources: Website: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ADHDThriveInstitute/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adhdthriveinstitute/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ADHDThriveInstitute LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-thrive-institute/mycompany/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/adhdthriveinstitute/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adhd_thriveinstitute
International Best Selling Book, Thriving with ADHD – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/book/ Free Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally Masterclass – https://bit.ly/3GAbFQl ADHD Parenting Course – https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhd ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids Program – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/packages/ | |||
| 44: Parenting Your ADHD Child – 2 Dads Chime In with Dave and Keith | 16 Feb 2023 | 00:50:04 | |
What are some of the common hesitations many dads feel when walking this journey with a child with ADHD? In this episode of the Soaring Child podcast, 2 dads chime in and share with us about some of the challenges, obstacles, and hesitations they felt when first learning how to reduce ADHD symptoms naturally with their children. "Is this going to work? Can we trust this?" "I don't want to spend the money on 'another thing' that may or may not work!" "I don't want my child to feel different." In this episode, Dave and Keith shared their personal experiences in helping their children on this journey and offered advice to both moms and dads tuning in who might be nervous about starting the natural journey to reduce ADHD symptoms.
Key Takeaways:
[4:02] About Dave and Keith [8:21] ADHD symptoms their children were experiencing [16:12] Hesitations about natural solutions for ADHD [23:08] The common hesitation - "It won't work!" [29:48] The common hesitation - "I don't want to waste the money!" [31:16] The biggest obstacles Dave and Keith faced and how they overcame them [45:35] Their advice for moms who are nervous to discuss natural solutions with their partners
Memorable Moments:
"Everything that seemed 'traditional' didn't work for us and didn't do anything for us, so it just became the time that we said, 'Let's try something more non-traditional.'" "The cost of your program - which seemed like a lot upfront - was less than every other thing combined that didn't work." "It doesn't really matter the cost. I'm trying to help my son be a better version of himself." "If we medicate this child, we might gain something, but what are we going to lose?...It works sometimes, but other times it causes more problems than it solves." "I looked at this girl every day and saw the struggle she was having. To me, there was no price on trying to figure that out. It was just that simple." "I didn't want her to feel different because of something we were trying to do to help her." "One of the things people are going to be worried about going in to this is that their kids are going to feel deprived. I can tell you 99% of the time, our daughter does not feel deprived." "We had a lot of stuff to pull out of her diet, but it's worked. We've managed it. After a while, it didn't seem scary. It was just the everyday routine." "Like any other thing you are doing as you're raising a child, if you're doing it as a team, it's probably going to turn out better." "Don't say to your husband, 'Do this for me.' Do it for the child. And if there's anything you wouldn't do for the well-being of your child, then shame on you. You definitely got in the wrong business of being a parent."
Here is the link to podcast mentioned on this episode - https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/podcast/soaring-child-episode-22/
Dana Kay Resources: Website: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ADHDThriveInstitute/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adhdthriveinstitute/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ADHDThriveInstitute LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-thrive-institute/mycompany/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/adhdthriveinstitute/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adhd_thriveinstitute
International Best Selling Book, Thriving with ADHD – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/book/ Free Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally Masterclass – https://bit.ly/3GAbFQl
ADHD Parenting Course – https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhd ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids Program – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/packages/
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| 170: The ADHD Meltdowns Finally Stopped - Karla Shares Her Story | 07 Aug 2025 | 00:22:12 | |
In this week's episode of The Soaring Child, host Dana Kay speaks with Karla, a courageous mother who transformed her family's life after years of chaos, tantrums, and emotional turmoil. In this episode, Karla shares her raw, emotional journey—from feeling hopeless and questioning her ability as a mother, to finally discovering the underlying stressors that were exacerbating her daughter's outbursts and meltdowns. Spoiler alert: the answer wasn't another parenting strategy! Dana Kay, a Board-Certified Holistic Health and Nutrition Practitioner and mom to a child with ADHD, guides families in naturally reducing ADHD symptoms. Together, she and Karla explore how something as simple as removing gluten and adding in other natural strategies made a massive difference in emotional regulation, family connection, and daily happiness. This episode is a must-listen for any parent searching for real, sustainable solutions. Link Mentioned in the Show: Memorable Moments: "I was feeling awful about the feelings I had about my daughter." "I pulled over, I prayed a desperate prayer." "I found this new podcast and this is it." "The next day she woke up happy." "She has not woken up in a bad mood since that day." "I just said, we're never going back." "We're so adaptable… we'll figure it out." "Just try it. It sounds hard, but you can do it." Dana Kay Resources: 🔗WEBSITES: 👋SOCIALS:
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| 43: Overcoming Burnout with David Greenwood | 09 Feb 2023 | 00:33:10 | |
Caregiver or parental burnout is a very common struggle for parents of neurodiverse children. When my son's ADHD symptoms were at their worst, burnout felt like it was constantly just a few meltdowns away. In this edition of the Soaring Child, we speak with a burnout expert, David Greenwood. David is the author of Overcoming Burnout and the perfect person to speak on this topic. In Overcoming Burnout, he interviewed many people who experienced significant bouts of burnout. He also interviewed many experts in the field and incorporated that advice into the book. In this episode, he shares real life strategies for burnout, recovery, and prevention. His previous book, Overcoming Distractions, profiled many entrepreneurs with adult ADHD, and they shared their stories of success. If you are the parent of a child with ADHD, you definitely want to tune in to this episode to learn strategies that can help keep you from that place of parental burnout.
Key Takeaways: [5:00] Why David wrote the book Overcoming Burnout [6:55] David's burnout story [10:04] Symptoms of burnout [12:58] What David did to get out of burnout [15:50] Burnout in parenting [24:26] The mind, body, sleep approach [28:32] Where parents can start if they are feeling burnt out
Memorable Moments: "I needed to focus more on me." "People don't take the time to have a professional life that supports their personal goals...Decide what you want your personal life to look like and ask, how can your professional life support that?" "It's important for us to be in charge...you need to be in charge of yourself, you need to be in charge of your emotions, you need to be in charge of how you react." "You need to prepare the mind by preparing the body. You need to take care of the body so that the mind can do the work and crawl out of burnout." "Taking a good walk with some good fresh air in your face - no headphones, no podcasts, no music, no nothing, just you and nature - just opens the pathways up and opens up the thinking." "The healing aspect of taking a walk and being out in nature cannot be understated." "A lot of burnout, whether it's career burnout or caregiver burnout, comes back to time management." "The ADHD world has heard the sleep speech, but it is very important. If you're running on fumes, then you're going to be short-tempered." "Build a habit of walking away, hitting the pause button."
How to Connect with David Greenwood Website: https://overcomingdistractions.com/ Podcast: https://overcomingdistractions.com/podcast/
Dana Kay Resources: Website: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ADHDThriveInstitute/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adhdthriveinstitute/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ADHDThriveInstitute LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-thrive-institute/mycompany/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/adhdthriveinstitute/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adhd_thriveinstitute
International Best Selling Book, Thriving with ADHD – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/book/ Free Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally Masterclass – https://bit.ly/3GAbFQl ADHD Parenting Course – https://adhdthrivemethod.com/adhd-thrive-jump-start-parenting-4-adhd ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids Program – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/packages/
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| 42: Balancing the Brain with Dr. Titus Chiu | 02 Feb 2023 | 00:48:31 | |
Did you know brain symptoms are messengers of underlying imbalances in the neural networks that make up the brain? Balancing the brain is possible using simple at-home brain training exercises, and the most important first step is getting to the underlying root cause of brain symptoms. Functional Neurologist, Dr. Titus Chiu, joins us on this episode of the Soaring Child podcast and shares some simple at-home exercises families can begin using today that can make a big difference. Dr. Titus Chiu is a number one best-selling author, award-winning international speaker, and functional neurologist that specializes in natural brain health solutions. Dr. Chiu empowers people with the holistic tools, tips, and cutting edge resources needed to heal their brains and unlock their fullest potential.
Key Takeaways [3:18] What is a functional neurologist, and how does it differ from a conventional medical neurologist? [12:52] The 3 pillars of brain health [14:59] 2 ways to support the physical pillar of brain health [18:00] The top-down approach versus the bottom-up approach to supporting brain health [19:08] Importance of recess for children [24:04] Simple sensory and movement-based exercises that can support brain health [30:00] The difference between normal and optimal [39:21] Electroceuticals [40:55] Possible reasons some of the exercises mentioned might not have worked in the past
Memorable Quotes "I'm always trying to answer the question, 'Why? Why do they have these symptoms?'" "There are these really subtle findings...As a functional neurologist, I really explore those nuances. And those almost always are the keys to why that kid is having those symptoms in the first place." "We might do very similar tests, between what a functional neurologist does and what a medical neurologist does, but the way I interpret it makes all the difference…The second biggest difference is the treatments." "With functional neurology, honestly, the sky's the limit with the tools." "To really get to the root cause and heal the brain naturally, you have to look at the brain holistically in what I call the 3 pillars of brain health: the physical, chemical, and emotional." "One of the number one missing pieces I see when it comes to ADD or ADHD or even just brain health in general is the physical pillar of brain health." "Each of the different pillars respond to different intervention or therapy." "How can we expect a child to think and reflect on their behavior…when they don't have the actual bandwidth to do so? They don't have the building blocks." "The number one intervention was recess. The more kids have time to go outside and play…that's what actually grew their brain cells so they then had the capacity and bandwidth to sit down and focus in math class. " "The number one reason why we have nervous system is to navigate the physical world." "We can use the senses to intentionally identify the weak areas of the nervous system and then strengthen them with these different types of simple exercise." "We're not looking for normal or average. We're looking for optimal."
How to Connect with Dr. Titus Chiu Website: https://www.brainsave.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtituschiu/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrTitusChiu/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwv7hKzOcNjmaN7Xxk8f3FA
Dana Kay Resources: Website: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ADHDThriveInstitute/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adhdthriveinstitute/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ADHDThriveInstitute LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-thrive-institute/mycompany/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/adhdthriveinstitute/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adhd_thriveinstitute
International Best Selling Book, Thriving with ADHD – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/book/
Free Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally Masterclass – https://bit.ly/3GAbFQl
ADHD Parenting Course – https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhd
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| 41: ADHD & Anxiety with Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum | 26 Jan 2023 | 00:40:08 | |
On this episode of the Soaring Child, discover the connection between ADHD and anxiety. Anxiety and ADHD often go hand-in-hand, and today's episode explores why. It also provides practical tips and tricks to put into place that help with anxiety and panic attacks. Today's guest, Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum, is an educator and licensed clinical psychologist for over 35 years. She was a pioneer in blending functional medicine principles with positive psychology, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mind-body medicine. She's the author of Stop Panic Attacks in 10 Easy Steps. She also trains people to become functional medicine health coaches because she believes that growing the health coaching profession will be the solution to combating chronic disease and reducing healthcare costs. As the founder and CEO of the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy, a collaboration with the Institute of Functional Medicine, Sandra is a leader in the field of health coaching education. Panic attacks are truly terrifying and can happen without warning or reason, causing sudden fear and extreme anxiety. In this episode, learn more about anxiety and how to improve these sometimes debilitating symptoms.
Key Takeaways: [3:20] - Sandra's personal experience with ADHD [4:53] - How children are often diagnosed with ADHD [9:20] - The correlation between ADHD and anxiety [13:37] - Strategies to let go of the "what ifs" [17:03] - Tips to stop panic attacks [22:45] - Recap of tips to calm anxiety [24:00] - What families can do functionally to help a child with anxiety [29:07] - Information about health coaching [33:26] - The importance of support [36:43] - Sandra's top tip to help children soar
Memorable Quotes: "It could be one symptom…like distracted or hyperactive…but it could be a multitude of causes." "Anxiety is a what if condition. It is about the future. You're fearing something that is going to happen." "The key to when you experience anxiety… is to focus and bring yourself back to the present tense." "There are only 2 buckets - safety or danger. Everything we think…everything we interpret is either going into the safety or danger pile." "Distraction is really powerful." "What you can do from a functional standpoint, first and foremost, is focusing on how your child flourishes and how you do." "How can you turn what maybe others...have labeled as a deficit into a strength?" "How can you have the most nourishment in that environment, for you and for that child, and for everyone else in the family." "This is an epidemic. I've never seen so many people being diagnosed, and it's really important to normalize this." "There are ways they can improve their functioning without going that route of the label and disordered approach." "Self care on a very basic level is so, so important. That is probably the primary thing as a parent to take care of yourself." "At the end of the day, have a strengths conversation. What strengths did you use today?"
How to Connect with Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum: Website: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandra-scheinbaum-ph-d-17ba678/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/functionalmedcoach/
Dana Kay Resources: Website: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ADHDThriveInstitute/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adhdthriveinstitute/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ADHDThriveInstitute LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-thrive-institute/mycompany/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/adhdthriveinstitute/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adhd_thriveinstitute
International Best Selling Book, Thriving with ADHD – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/book/
Free Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally Masterclass – https://bit.ly/3GAbFQl
ADHD Parenting Course – https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhd
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