How do you stay gluten-free when you're away from the comfort of your own kitchen? That's the question we'll dive into today.
Laura Falzon, the creator of the popular YouTube channel Five Hungry Travelers, joins the show to share practical tips and strategies to make travel less stressful and more enjoyable for families who are prioritizing health conscious choices. Laura shares ways to travel without compromising on dietary restrictions. She has worked for years in the travel industry before starting her own business as a birth doula.
When her 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. As a result, Laura developed an approach to take their diet on the road and continue their family adventures around the world. Now, she shares this expertise on her YouTube channel, Five Hungry Travelers, to help families confidently travel with kids with dietary restrictions.
Link mentioned in the episode:
The ADHD Symptom Reduction Tool: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/tool
Key Takeaways:
[5:07] Why Laura created 5 Hungry Travelers
[7:01] How Laura’s son is doing today
[8:06] Common challenges families face when traveling with dietary restrictions
[11:55] How these challenges change when traveling internationally
[15:35] Tips for parents to effectively communicate dietary needs on the go
[18:59] Where to go to find information about eating on the go with dietary needs
[21:38] What Laura travels with, in case her meal options don’t go as planned
[23:30] Tips for managing airport travel with dietary restrictions
[23:47] Laura’s favorite destinations that cater to dietary restrictions
[30:44] Laura’s advice to a family who feeling scared to take her family on a trip because of dietary restrictions
[32:05] Where to find Laura online
Memorable Moments:
”This diet has made a difference in us even being able to travel. So of course we’re going to stick with it because I, myself, having been gluten free for a couple of years, know when I get some gluten and how badly I feel. And the last thing I want is to feel that way on vacation…and the same is true for my child.”
”We’re not going to fudge it. People are always like, ‘You have to live a little bit. You’re on vacation.' Absolutely not. That’s the worst piece of advice.”
”I strongly recommend that you practice before you go…what you need to say to keep your family safe.”
”I really want to encourage folks not to be apologetic and afraid to speak up. We’re so afraid of being a hassle, being a bother. But many people who work in the food industry…they love to make their guests happy…So give them the opportunity.”
”You go from overwhelmed, ‘I can’t possibly do it. It’s too hard,' to ‘I can do it, and I feel better.’ It’s so worth it!”
”ADHD kids thrive on routine…That is still true on vacation.”
”It’s not the vacation you used to have….There’s still a lot of mental load involved in planning.”
How to Connect with Laura Falzon:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FiveHungryTravelers
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
ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids Program – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/packages/
Gardening can be very beneficial for families of children with ADHD. In this episode of the Soaring Child podcast, learn more about the nurturing aspects of gardening and the principles of food as medicine and how a garden to table lifestyle not only fosters a connection with nature, but also empowers our families to become informed advocates for their own well-being.
Katie Oglesby is an edible garden designer and a holistic health coach on a mission to help her clients to stop being passive participants in their health journeys and become courageous, informed advocates for their wellbeing. As a garden coach and a real food advocate, she fuses the healing power of gardening with the healing power of food as medicine in her garden designs and holistic approach to garden to table lifestyle.
Get $70 off your copy of Katie’s Garden to Table Guidebook using code THRIVE at checkout - https://katie-oglesby.mykajabi.com/mini-course-guidebook
Link mentioned in the episode:
Thriving with ADHD book - www.adhdthriveinstitute.com/book
Key Takeaways:
[3:55] How homegrown food differs in quality from store-bought food
[6:03] The benefits of gardening
[6:23] Why it’s important for kids to be outside in the soil
[9:33] The benefits of the hands-on learning with gardening
[11:55] Why kids are more likely to eat food they have grown themselves
[13:45] How to get started gardening
[18:22] Do you have to replant every season?
[19:57] Katie’s favorite herbs and plants to grow
[21:02] Plants that thrive in the winter
[22:20] Success stories Katie has seen from families implementing the garden-to-table lifestyle
[24:25] Where to find Katie online
Memorable Moments:
”Our food is traveling a minimum of 1200-1500 miles before it even gets to us.”
”Benefit #1 - we are eating quality food… #2 - the health benefits of nature and being in the soil…”
”They’re more likely to eat it if they grow it.”
”It’s called horticulture therapy. When we go out and nurture something…it really does impact us on many different levels.”
”One of the easiest ways to start is a raised bed or containers.”
”Most gardens fail to thrive because of poor quality soil.”
”The soil is the plant’s external microbiome, so we really want to make sure that it’s healthy and that it’s alive.”
”Herbs are the easiest things to grow, then salad greens, then the fruiting vegetables.”
”In the winter, I switch to microgreens.”
”I’ve seen many go from eating more processed foods to eating more homegrown foods, and it’s rewarding to watch.”
How to Connect to Katie Oglesby
Website: www.katieoglesby.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiemoglesby/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/katiemoglesby
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/
Parental burnout is a common struggle among many parents of children with ADHD. In this episode of the Soaring Child podcast, Ashley Gobeil, our resident ADHD-specific Child and Family therapist, shares more about the telltale signs of parental burnout.
She shares critical tips on how to take care of yourself and avoid burning out in the first place.
If you’re struggling with feeling overwhelmed as a parent of a child with ADHD, tune in this episode with returning guest Ashley Gobeil.
We also have MORE exciting news - Ashley and I are offering a FREE ADHD-parenting 3-part mini-series called The ADHD Circuit Breaker this month!
You can register to join for free or find more info TODAY! 🥳🥳🥳 https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/adhd-circuit-breaker
Link mentioned in the episode:
Your free copy of 3 Key Parenting Insights Downloadable- https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/free-3-key-insights-optin
ADHD Thrive Jumpstart 4 Parenting program - https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parenting-adhd
Key Takeaways:
[5:38] Why parents of kids with ADHD develop “blocked care” and overwhelmed nervous systems
[10:20] Signs that a parent’s nervous system is overwhelmed
[20:41] The importance of self-care for parents of kids with ADHD
[25:05] Things to avoid that could exacerbate parents’ overwhelm
[27:20] Techniques to help parents soothe their stressed nervous systems and avoid burnout
Memorable Moments:
”Parenting a child who is having daily meltdowns, emotional outbursts, aggression, impulsivity, resistance to tasks and listening…As a parent, when you are constantly experiencing that, it can take a huge toll on the nervous system.”
”Blocked care can happen…It’s like we want to avoid that interaction, and it shuts down that part of our brain that wants to care for our kids.”
”When we’re in a chronic stress environment, our window of tolerance gets smaller and smaller.”
”The more we’re noticing what’s happening in our minds, in our bodies, physiologically, sensationally, we start to get to know ourselves better, then we can put in steps or get ourselves out of the dynamic.”
”Just being aware means we can slow it down before it starts to impact our mental health.”
”We can’t soothe our kids' nervous system if our nervous system is shot.”
”One thing that can really help is to remember, ‘I’m doing the best I can with the resources I have..’”
”If you could be doing better, you would be. But when you can, you will.”
”When we are heightened, we want to extend our exhale. When we’re really low and lethargic, we want to extend our inhale.”
How to Connect to Ashley Gobeil
Follow Ashley on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/ashleychildtherapies/
Jumpstart for Parenting program: https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parenting-adhd
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/
What are the benefits of magnesium for children with ADHD? Which types of magnesium are the most effective and beneficial?
In this episode of the Soaring Child podcast, Dana Kay, board certified holistic health and nutrition practitioner, explores the benefits of magnesium for children with ADHD.
Here are the links mentioned in the episode:
Functional Lab Testing Episode - https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/podcast/soaring-child-episode-83/
Mind Thrive Magnesium - https://shop.adhdthriveinstitute.com/mind-thrive.html
ADHD Supplement Starter Bundle – www.adhdthriveinstitute.com/supplement
Key Takeaways:
[2:45] Benefits of magnesium
[4:04] Why magnesium will never be the be-all-end-all solution for ADHD
[8:05] The importance of functional lab testing
[10:34] 8 types of magnesium and when to use which
[13:14] Dana’s favorite form of magnesium for kids with ADHD
[15:50] Foods that are naturally high in magnesium
Memorable Moments:
”Magnesium is a great supplement to start with for many people. It is used in over 300 biochemical processes in the body.”
”Magnesium is a really great supplement with a lot of great benefits! The problem comes in when magnesium is NOT what your child’s body needs.”
”No one supplement is going to be the game changer.”
“There is no ‘one size fits all’ approach to ADHD symptoms.“
”It is true that supplements can play a very important role in nutrition and healing, but sadly no single supplement is going to solve all of your problems.”
”I always trongly recommend before considering supplementation that you address diet first or specific functional lab testing to identify underlying malfunctions and stressors.”
”Using magnesium is not as simple as just running to your local pharmacy and picking up any bottle. Formulation matters.”
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/
In this episode of the Soaring Child podcast, learn about the forgotten superfood of our ancestors, organ meat.
James Barry is a culinary expert with over 16 years of experience and has cooked for some of the biggest names in Hollywood like Tom Cruise, George Clooney, Jared Butler, Sean Puffy Combs, Barbara Streisand, and John Cusack. James has ventured into the world of functional foods with his groundbreaking product, Pluck. It's an organ-based seasoning designed to make it easier for people to incorporate organ meats into their diet.
Why are organ meats so beneficial for us? These nutrient dense foods have been vastly overlooked, but they hold amazing potential, especially for improving brain health and managing ADHD symptoms.
Discover the science behind the nutrients in organ meats, and learn practical ways to include them in your child’s diet.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Pluck All Purpose Seasoning - https://shop.adhdthriveinstitute.com/100-grass-fed-organ-based-seasoning-all-purpose.html
- Pluck Zesty Garlic Seasoning - https://shop.adhdthriveinstitute.com/100-grass-fed-organ-based-seasoning-zesty-garlic-aip-friendly.html
- Pluck Spicy Seasoning - https://shop.adhdthriveinstitute.com/100-grass-fed-organ-based-seasoning-spicy.html
- Get quality supplements at www.adhdthriveinstitute.com/supplements
Key Takeaways:
[3:39] Nutritional Benefits of Organ Meats
[5:58] The Difference Between Eating and Swallowing Nutrients (and why this distinction matters)
[13:27] Benefits of B Vitamins
[15:33] How to Incorporate Organ Meats into the Diet
[20:39] Step 1 of Easing Organ Meats into the Diet - Pluck
[23:14] Step 2 of Easing Organ Meats into the Diet
[29:30] Step 3 of Easing Organ Meats into the Diet
[31:35] How Organ Meats Change the Palate
[36:40] Where to find James online
Memorable Moments:
“Many of us in the field call them [organ meats] Mother Nature’s multivitamin.”
”Everything that science tells us we need in a prenatal…that’s in organ meats.”
”When people start to re-introduce organ meats…we find that we don’t need to take as many supplements.”
”We are a nutrient-deficient society…But we are not calorie deficient…People associate nutrient deficiency with, ‘I’m not eating enough food.' Well, it’s not that at all. It’s that we’re eating the wrong foods.”
”What is the source of where we are getting these nutrients? And in some cases, when you are swallowing these nutrients, you are getting them in synthetic forms.”
”What I love about getting your nutrients from food is that it’s already…in the form that is most bioavailable.”
”Eating your nutrition versus swallowing..and this is really, really key…one is working with your body. The other is complete guesswork.”
”The B vitamins support every biological function in the body.”
”More times than not, it’s [anxiety] actually a nutrient deficiency, and a lot of times it’s tied to B vitamins.”
”When we talk about organ meat, we’re not saying just pick one. We’re talking, really focus on that whole animal.”
”Start with Pluck…Pluck is an ancestral superfood powder. It’s got freeze dried powdered liver, heart, kidney, spleen, and pancreas.”
”You can add it to anything, and it will make the food taste better.”
How to Connect with James Barry:
Website: https://eatpluck.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/
This week, we are going to delve into some of the most burning questions surrounding reducing ADHD symptoms naturally.
Joining this episode is Andrea Daigle, board certified holistic health and nutrition practitioner and one of our remarkable expert coaches at the ADHD Thrive Institute and a regular on this podcast.
In this episode, we explore some of the most commonly asked burning questions surrounding detox strategies, dietary changes, sleep patterns, technology's impact, and so much more.
Links mentioned in the episode:
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Symptom Reduction Tool - www.adhdthriveinstitute.com/tool
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Lab Testing Video - https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/lab-testing-for-adhd1
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Portable Sauna - https://shop.adhdthriveinstitute.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=sauna
Key Takeaways:
[2:49] The best detoxing modalities for kids: detox baths, jumping on a trampoline, rebounding, sweating, sauna, lemon water, and milk thistle
[14:37] What to do if you’ve changed the diet and are not seeing progress
[19:48] Are the dietary changes we recommend (cutting out gluten, dairy, soy) permanent?
[29:06] How much technology is too much? Why does my child's behavior become worse after watching technology?
[35:20] Potential reasons your ADHD child might struggle with sleep
Memorable Moments:
”A detox bath - #1 - that is something super easy and gentle to do that you can do 2-3 times a week.”
”You want to start low and slow, build your way up…I usually find starting with 1 cup of baking soda, 1 cup of magnesium flakes, and you can work your way up depending on how much they weigh.”
”Ideally the recommendation is 1 minute per age, and so if they are 5 years old, then 5 minutes in the sauna with that temperature nice and low.”
”If you’re somebody who is really solid on diet and you’ve been gluten, dairy, and soy free for 6 months - 8 months - and you’ve given it the good amount of time that healing takes, and you’re still not where you need to go, then that tells us we need to look deeper. We need to look deeper at what else is causing that inflammation.”
”We want to get a really good snapshot of what’s happening in the body…because in order for you to see what’s really going on and for you to move the needle, we need to have some answers as to what’s happening in the body, so the testing will allow us to do that for you.”
”If you think about this bigger picture, when you go through a healing process and your children and your family are doing so much better and you’re feeling good, we just don’t ever want to see you go backward. Let’s just keep moving forward, and keep that inflammation down as much as possible.”
”Technology… is created to be addicting, and it is created to be over-stimulating, and that’s a lot for a little brain to handle.“
”Sleep is so important. That’s when we’re growing, that’s when we’re detoxing, that’s when we’re shifting and our minds and our brains are getting bigger, so it’s super important that sleep is well-balanced.”
How to Connect to 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/
How do we differentiate between ADHD symptoms and trauma responses?
What strategies can parents employ to navigate these conditions?
How can we provide a safe and supportive environment to be fostered at home?
In this episode of the Soaring Child podcast, explore more about ADHD and trauma in children. Both ADHD and trauma manifest in ways that can impact a child's behavior, their emotional wellbeing, and their academic performance. It can also put a strain on families and the peace in their house.
Corban David Jenai is an entrepreneur, a speaker, an artist, and the Chief Hope Officer for Hope Guide, an organization committed to the cause of reducing the barrier of entry to trauma healing. Corban has built and sold four companies and traveled to over 80 countries with his wife and six children.
Link mentioned in the episode:
Book a free call with the ADHD Thrive Institute here: https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/meet
Key Takeaways:
[3:24] Corban’s personal experience with ADHD
[5:31] Why Corban sees ADHD as his superpower
[6:53] Why Corban became interested in trauma
[8:50] How trauma and ADHD symptoms can overlap
[11:03] How does trauma exacerbate symptoms of ADHD?
[12:13] What constitutes a traumatic event?
[17:04] Advice for parents who are helping kids work through trauma
[21:40] Ways parents can give kids back their agency
[23:41] Ways parents can help angry kids express their anger safely
[25:14] How parents can create a safe, supportive environment for their kids
[27:48] HopeGuide
[30:54] Where to find Corban online
Memorable Moments:
“I view ADHD as a type of superpower. The things I experienced in my life, I didn’t see them as negative. I saw them as positive.”
”When you call something a disorder, you’re saying something is broken. I didn’t feel disordered.”
”There actually is a way to transform the negative things that have happened into something positive.”
”A lot of the symptoms [of trauma and ADHD] overlap.”
”People who have PTSD are far more likely to also be diagnosed with ADHD.”
”Trauma is never the thing that happened. It’s the way that our bodies responded to the things that happened.=
”One of the central things for something to turn into trauma is the ability or the inability to take action.”
”It’s not the event. It’s the response of the body.”
”Trauma is a solvable problem.”
”We tend to believe that some emotions are good and others are bad…The moment you say, ‘No, anger is bad,’ you are teaching them that they don’t actually have agency….that their reaction to an unjust event is itself unjust. And that is incorrect.”
”Giving room for those emotions to be expressed in a healthy way can go a long way.”
How to Connect to Corban David Jenai
Website: https://www.hopeguide.com/
Podcast: https://www.hopeguide.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://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhd
ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids Program – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/packages/
In this episode of the Soaring Child podcast, discover natural strategies to empower you and your child as you start a new year.
Learn 10 proven strategies that you can implement right now to begin reducing ADHD symptoms naturally.
Links mentioned in the episode:
✔️ Join our LIVE ADHD masterclass & discover how to reduce ADHD symptoms naturally, sometimes in as little as 60-90 days - https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/live
✔️ Best Supplements for ADHD Episode (Episode 60) - https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/podcast/soaring-child-episode-60/
✔️ ADHD Parent Support Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/AdhdAnxietyParentSupport
✔️ ADHD Thrive Jumpstart 4 Parenting Program - https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhd
✔️ Detoxification Episode (Episode 88) - https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/podcast/soaring-child-episode-88/
Key Takeaways:
[3:53] Strategy 1 - Nutrition Changes
[8:37] Strategy 2 - Exercise
[10:57] Strategy 3 - Improving Sleep
[16:24] Strategy 4 - Targeted Supplementation
[17:51] Strategy 5 - Mindfulness
[18:55] Strategy 6 - Social Support
[20:30] Strategy 7 - ADHD-Specific Parenting Methods
[22:45] Strategy 8 - Reducing the Toxic Load
[23:57] Strategy 9 - Functional Lab Testing
[25:29] Strategy 10 - Breathing for the Brain
Memorable Moments:
”While medication is often the go-to solution and sadly sometimes the only option provided to many families, myself and many other parents out there are learning that natural strategies can be just as effective…and sometimes even more effective for some kids.”
”Nutrition plays a significant role in managing ADHD symptoms, and targeted dietary changes can be a game-changer for children with ADHD.”
”It's no secret that exercise has multiple health benefits, but its significance in managing ADHD symptoms is not always as well known.”
”Sleep is not merely a luxury; it's a necessity, particularly for children with ADHD.”
”Vitamins, minerals, and other natural supplements aim to fill the nutritional gaps that are often present in children with ADHD.”
”When you're raising a child with ADHD, establishing a strong network of social support is crucial for both the child and the family as a whole.”
”Parenting a child who experiences ADHD-based behaviors can be really hard, but there is an effective parenting approach for children experiencing ADHD symptoms.”
”Environmental toxins like heavy metals and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) found in household products can contribute to neuroinflammatory responses and exacerbate ADHD symptoms.”
”Functional lab testing offers a roadmap for a more targeted and effective ADHD treatment strategy, tailored specifically to the unique needs of your child.”
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/
This episode is the third and final installment of a 3-part series on ADHD and genetics. In previous episodes, explore the role of genetics in ADHD and the significance of MTHFR in the ADHD and Autism conversation.
Tune in to this episode to learn more about detoxification and oxidative stress and how these things affect ADHD symptoms.
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Sign up for my free ADHD masterclass and discover how to reduce ADHD symptoms naturally, sometimes in as little as 60-90 days here - https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/live
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Learn more about one of our favorite DNA tests here - https://shop.adhdthriveinstitute.com/the-dna-company-360-report.html
Key Takeaways:
[2:30] What is detoxification, and why is it important for managing ADHD?
[4:26] What is oxidative stress?
[6:08] Genes that affect detoxification
[6:29] The gene GSTT1
[8:35] The gene GSTM1
[9:42] The gene GSTP1
[11:23] Genes that relate to antioxidation — SOD2 and GPX
[17:01] Strategies you can do to optimize detoxification in the body
[19:21] A word of caution about detoxification
[19:53] The importance of regular bowel movements in detoxification
[21:00] The benefits of detox baths, infrared saunas, milk thistle, essential oils, and skin brushing
Memorable Moments:
”Toxins are pretty much everywhere, and while our bodies are built to handle some level of detoxification, the sheer volume of exposure can be overwhelming, especially for individuals with ADHD who may already have sensitive systems.”
”Detoxification and antioxidation are a really important part of naturally reducing ADHD symptoms.”
”It’s not just about one gene’s results. It’s how they come together for that overall picture in that child’s body.”
”Oxidative stress can exacerbate symptoms by affecting neurotransmitter regulation and neural development.”
”An efficient detox system can help manage ADHD symptoms more effectively.”
”The more you know about your genetic makeup, the better equipped you'll be to navigate the complexities of ADHD.”
”Water is essential for every cellular process in your body, including detoxification.”
”One of the most straightforward ways to help your child detox is to ensure they're having regular bowel movements.”
”[Infrared] Saunas are the finest single additional modality for toxic metal elimination and detoxification.”
”Milk thistle is another natural detoxifier that supports liver, kidney, and gallbladder function.”
”Essential oils can also be a powerful tool for detoxification.”
”The skin is our largest organ and plays a vital role in detoxification.”
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/
This is part two of our three part series where we explore the intricate ways genetics intersect with ADHD. In our previous episode, we discussed how genetics influence ADHD, laying the foundation for today's discussion. If you missed last week, make sure and go back and listen to that episode, because it lays the foundation for today’s.
If you have ever wondered about MTHFR or other genes that affect ADHD and ASD, tune in to today’s episode to learn more. MTHFR is often regarded as the poster child of ADHD and autism, but there are many other genes that also play a role.
Here is the chart mentioned in the episode:
677CC
2 normal
677CT
One variant
677TT
Two variants
1298AA
2 normal
100%
66%
25%
1298AC
One variant
83%
48%
1298CC
Two variants
61%
Learn more about my favorite DNA test here - https://shop.adhdthriveinstitute.com/the-dna-company-360-report.html
Key Takeaways:
[2:45] What is Methylation?
[4:15] Examples of What Methylation Does In the Body
[6:23] Genes that Affect Methylation
[6:55] MTHFR
[13:20] SHMT1
[16:46] MTRR
[18:29] MTR
[20:48] FUT2
Memorable Moments:
“It’s not just about one gene mutation. It’s about looking at the overall picture.”
”If you have a MTHFR genetic mutation, it impairs the body’s ability to break down that folic acid, which may lead to a buildup of folic acid in the body. Excess folic acid can contribute to a range of health issues, including cognitive decline, mood and behavioral disorders, and potentially even increase the growth rate of cancer cells.”
“So the take away that you need to write down right now is - If you have a mutation in the MTHFR, you should not eat packaged goods that are fortified with synthetic folic acid.”
”Most people look at MTHFR in isolation and you really need to look at the methylation as a whole if you want to get a better picture of how the body is functioning. There are also other genes that play a massive role in methylation.”
”So the takeaway here is - If you have have a SHMT1 mutation, using Folinic acid instead of Methyl-folate is the better way to go.”
“Understanding these genes can really help you tailor your approach to managing ADHD. It's like having a personalized roadmap to help you navigate through the ups and downs of ADHD.”
“The more you know about your or your child's genes, the better choices you can make.”
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/
This episode is Part One of a three part series about genetics and ADHD.
Understanding the genetic underpinnings of ADHD can provide answers to many common questions and empower parents with actionable insights and strategies. Remember, knowledge isn't just power; it's also empowerment.
In this episode, discover how genes can predispose someone to ADHD, the role of hereditary, and what this means for families like yours. ADHD might be influenced by our genetics, but it doesn't define who our children are or who we are as parents.
If you've ever wondered about the genetic puzzle and how it affects ADHD, tune in to this solo episode with Dana Kay, board certified holistic health and nutrition practitioner, who specializes in helping families of children with ADHD learn how to reduce ADHD symptoms naturally.
Learn more about my favorite DNA test here - https://shop.adhdthriveinstitute.com/the-dna-company-360-report.html
Key Takeaways:
[4:00] Overview of How Genes Work
[5:25] Why Most Genetic Tests Fall Short
[7:43] One Misconception about Genetic Testing
[12:30] How Genes Affect Common Symptoms of ADHD
[16:00] How Genetic Testing Can Help Us Understand Key Functions of the Body (like sleep, mood and behavior, diet, etc.)
Memorable Moments:
”ADHD might be influenced by genetics, but it doesn't define who our children are.”
”Most genetic reports are more confusing than enlightening.”
”Your personal genetic data often gets shared and sold to pharmaceutical companies for drug development.”
”One of the biggest misconceptions about genetic reports is that they put too much emphasis on individual genes. It's like trying to understand a movie by watching just one scene. You miss the bigger picture, the overarching narrative.”
”A single gene or even a gene mutation isn't necessarily a problem in itself. It's how that gene interacts within a complex system of other genes that truly matters.”
”When we're talking about ADHD tendencies, we don't just look at one or two genes. We focus on a quartet of them—COMT, DRD2, MAO, and 5 HTTLPR—and how they interact with each other. It's this interaction that can provide us with actionable insights.”
”Even if you or your child do carry the genetic profile commonly associated with ADHD, it's often just one piece of the puzzle. There are likely other underlying factors—be it diet, environment, or stress—that contribute to the symptoms. And those are the areas we can target to help your child thrive naturally.”
”The beauty of genetic testing isn't confined to just understanding ADHD. It's like having a treasure map to your body's inner workings.”
”Your DNA is not your destiny. It's a blueprint, yes, but how that blueprint comes to life depends on how you live—your lifestyle choices, your diet, and your environment.”
”Your genetics load the gun, but your lifestyle pulls the trigger.”
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/
What is Ayurveda? How can it help kids with ADHD? Is there any science to back it up? Amish Shah explains more in this episode of the Soaring Child podcast.
Amish Shah is a savvy entrepreneur, a yoga guru, a filmmaker, and someone on a personal quest for healing. When traditional medicine had no answers for him, he took matters into his own hands and dug into the world of ancient wisdom.
He captured all of this in a must-watch documentary called The Natural Law, which is available to view at https://thenaturallaw.com/. In this film, Amish opens up about his own healing journey and takes a hard look at the shortcomings of Western medicine. He also shows us the incredible healing power that comes from balancing our mind, our body, and our spirit, especially through Ayurveda.
In this episode, learn more about Ayurveda, its application for ADHD, and much more as we explore the healing power of balance in our lives.
Key Takeaways:
[4:47] Amish’s personal story with the healing powers of Ayurveda
[17:36] 5 core principles of Ayurveda
[22:06] The 3 doshas of Ayurveda
[25:43] What to do if you think your doshas are out of balance
[30:09] The role herbs play in Ayurveda
[34:07] Amish’s response to critics of Ayurveda
[36:35] Additional natural strategies involved in Ayurveda
[40:21] Amish’s favorite brands of Ayurveda oils
[41:10] Where to find Amish online
Memorable Moments:
”Ayurveda saved my life…I’ve dedicated my life to this.”
”My doctors refused to give me a gluten test actually…They said there was no way I was allergic to gluten. I had two different doctors tell me that.”
”It’s not what the doctors are taught. As much as we want to blame the doctors, we have to blame the system that gives the doctors the information in the first place.”
”Ayurveda is a 5000-year-old science. It comes from ancient India. It’s been time-tested over thousands of years literally…It’s survived because there’s something about the truth, and the truth is timeless. If it’s survived this long, that means it’s working. It has worked, and it will continue to work.”
”We must live in accordance to nature, and there are certain laws in nature that if we go out of bounds, we will become out of balance.”
”Everything in the universe consists of the 5 elements: ether…air…fire…water…earth.”
”The 3 doshas are anything that moves, anything that transforms, and anything that has structure.”
”We want to take certain herbs and foods - they all have a certain amount of these 5 elements and we all have a certain amount of these 5 elements - so if something is off, we use a plant that will reduce it. We take out the foods that are inflaming it.”
“We have this guide that was produced thousands of years ago that catalogued 9000 plants that have 25000 recipes for everything from chronic conditions to cancers to everyday stomach aches.”
”Ayurveda says that disease starts in the mind, number one, yes, but it crystallizes in the body. And where disease starts - once your mind has come up with it - it starts in the gut. It manifests in the gut.”
“Your gut is responsible for everything. Clean gut means good mind.”
”Ayurveda practitioners will spend a minimum of 45 minutes with you.”
”Only treat unhappiness…because a lot of what’s happening comes from there. So the mind, body, spirit or self-awareness connection are so critical in Ayurveda.”
”The herbs that came from Ayurveda are now being proven to have efficacy.”
”Science is now catching up to this ancient wisdom.”
How to Connect with Amish Shah:
Website: https://thenaturallaw.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bethenaturallaw/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beTheNaturalLaw/
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/
Contrary to what is often told to parents of kids with ADHD, there are many natural things you can do to support your child. In this episode of the Soaring Child podcast, Dr. James Greenblatt joined the show to discuss various alternative approaches to ADHD treatment.
Dr. James Greenblatt is a groundbreaking medical expert and the best-selling author of Finally Focused. He joins the podcast to share his invaluable wisdom on natural approaches to psychiatry and ADHD. His work has been a beacon guiding not only professionals like myself but also countless families towards a more sustainable and empowered way of life.
He was inducted into the orthomolecular hall of fame in 2017 by the International Society of Orthomolecular Medicine. He is also the founder of Psychiatry Redefined, an educational platform dedicated to the transformation of psychiatry, which offers online courses, webinars, and fellowships for professionals.
Key Takeaways:
[3:09] Is ADHD overdiagnosed?
[4:21] What are some of the limitations of medication for ADHD?
[5:17] Dr. Greenblatt’s personal story
[7:06] How diet affects ADHD
[9:05] How did our society get so far away from healthy foods?
[10:59] How sugar affects B vitamins
[11:35] How artificial flavors/colors affect ADHD
[13:37] Common nutritional deficiencies in kids with ADHD
[17:22] Dr. Greenblatt’s favorite tests for kids with ADHD
[20:01] How genetics affect ADHD
[22:16] Dr. Greenblatt’s approach to detoxification
[25:28] How to respond to critics of natural strategies
[29:08] 1 piece of advice for parents to implement today
[30:15] Where to find Dr. Greenblatt online
Memorable Moments:
“In some communities and for some individuals, I do think it’s over-diagnosed and other problems are being missed, but it’s also being under-diagnosed, particularly in women.”
“It’s [medication] a symptomatic bandaid. It doesn’t do anything to the underlying symptoms. And when someone takes medication, there might be an improvement, but as soon as the medicine wears off…the symptoms come back….And there are a wide list of potential side effects.”
”We have 25 years of research talking about diet, sugar-sweetened beverages, ultra processed foods affecting brain function and the effects are attention problems, depression, anxiety, even memory and dementia. So we know clearly diet affects behavior.”
“Sugar sells.”
”Probably the most common deficiency – both in children and adults – is the trace mineral of magnesium.”
”The root of my practice…is a personalized approach, but I think there are a few nutrients we could give our kids without testing, and that would probably be the B complex I mentioned, magnesium, and essential fatty acids.”
“What we’re trying to help parents do is look for the underlying cause.”
“In the old days, I didn’t have a lot other than I just knew in my heart that kids got better. But at this point, we have research to support everything that you and I and others have been trying to say to parents and families. And oftentimes we have more research than some of the pharmaceuticals.”
”You go to a psychiatry conference, and it’s supported and funded by the pharmaceutical company and, as you said, the research is as well.”
“Listen to your child. Our kids with ADHD know what’s helpful and will tell you.”
How to Connect with Jamed Greenblatt
Website: www.jamesgreenblattmd.com and www.psychiatryredefined.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
ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids Program – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/packages/
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/
At-home Mold Test - https://immunolytics.com/?wpam_id=24
Kryptopyrrole Episode - https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/podcast/soaring-child-episode-70/
Link to book a free call - https://bit.ly/3X5ZVvT
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
ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids Program – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/packages/
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
ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids Program – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/packages/
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
ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids Program – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/packages/
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:
- Lab Testing Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NU1H0cckFx0&t=0s
- Leaky Gut Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E52P8h3HHMk
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
ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids Program – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/packages/
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
ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids Program – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/packages/
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:
Episode #6 - The ADHD Diet, Part 2 - https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/podcast/soaring-child-episode-6/
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
ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids Program – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/packages/
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
[7:02] Answering the question - “Is it that we are better at diagnosing today, or are there actually more cases?”
[8:43] What is total load, and why is it so important?
[12:09] The latest research about total load
[16:20] What led Beth to this field of work and study
[19:21] The most important thing a parent needs to be successful on the healing journey
[22:14] How parents can be more proactive
[26:10] The Documenting Hope Adventures In Healing Conference
[35:00] Final thoughts from Beth
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/
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
ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids Program – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/packages/
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/
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:
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Does food really matter for kids with ADHD?
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Where should families start with supplementation?
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What can parents do about emotional dysregulation?
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Do families really need to be 100% gluten-dairy-soy free?
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What can parents do about picky eating?
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What labs do you recommend to families of children with ADHD?
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Where can families go to get these labs done?
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
ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids Program – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/packages/
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
ArtworkDoes 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:
*Coupon Code: DANA50
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
ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids Program – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/packages/
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/
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/
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/
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:
- Biotoxin Binder - https://shop.adhdthriveinstitute.com/biotoxin-binder.html
- GI Detox - https://shop.adhdthriveinstitute.com/g-i-detox.html
- HM-ET Binder - https://shop.adhdthriveinstitute.com/hm-et-binder.html
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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
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International Best Selling Book, Thriving with ADHD – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/book/
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ADHD Parenting Course – https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhd
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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/
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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/
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/
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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/
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/
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!
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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/
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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/
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/
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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/
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/
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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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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.
If you are interested in learning more about DNA testing and you want to reduce your child’s ADHD symptoms naturally, schedule a free call with our team using this link - https://bit.ly/3X5ZVvT
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/
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/
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/
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/
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.”
Here’s a link to his program https://screenfit.peachs.co/a/dana-kay and use DANAKAY10 for 10% off.
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/
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/
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/
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/
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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/
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/
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
ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids Program – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/packages/
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
ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids Program – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/packages/
Children with ADHD receive significantly more negative messages in their lifetime than their neurotypical peers. Today's episode of the Soaring Child Podcast is going to explore how teachers, educators, and parents can help overcome that.
Lisa Navarra is a special education teacher and behavioral specialist with over 20 years’ experience. She's also an author and a parent herself. Lisa has taught and consulted with students and parents from preschool all the way up to high school. She's the founder of the Student Success Beyond Expectations Podcast and Child Behavior Consulting. She empowers professionals and parents to help children find success inside and outside of the classroom.
Lisa's children's book series, Henry's Tools, serve as a platform for adults to understand self-regulation and executive functioning and for students and children to learn to focus, reach their potential, and be the very best they can be as they learn to self-regulate and believe in themselves.
In this episode, discover strategies that parents and educators alike can implement to help students build their working memory, close achievement gaps at school, develop a growth mindset, and more.
Key Takeaways:
[3:30] How we can help children be successful at school
[5:42] Why children with ADHD often develop negative mindsets and how parents & educators can help
[7:32] Behavior Specific Praise - what is it and some examples
[9:11] How to close the achievement gap at school
[12:35] How a parent can approach a teacher to discuss challenges in the classroom
[16:50] What a parent can do when a teacher is willing to adjust their teaching styles for a student
[19:01] Additional strategies to help children develop that growth mindset
[21:41] Tips to help build working memory
[23:29] Tools for older children’ working memory
[27:18] Lisa’s book series
[31:42] Lisa’s top tip to help children soar
Memorable Quotes:
“We need to really pay attention to the way in which we 1) speak to these children - and all children - as well as how we teach them.”
“We really need to understand executive functioning and self-regulation.”
“To prevent them from failing, we really need to focus on 1) their growth mindset and 2) reading.”
“Before we even know it, we are pigeonholing these children into thinking they are not good and to having a fixed mindset.”
“I’m a big advocate for what’s called Behavior Specific Praise. Behavior Specific Praise helps to shape self talk.”
“A lot of our kids compare themselves to others so they end up thinking, ‘Okay, well, I can’t do it,' OR they start thinking, 'Okay, I’m not only going to get it right, but I’m going to perfect with it.’”
“Really identifying how the student or the child is feeling, modeling ourselves that growth mindset and saying, ‘Okay, I made a mistake. What’s the lesson in this?”
“Asking a lot of questions to your child is super important. We have to make sure our children are hearing what we’re saying with the message we intend.”
“Working memory has 3 parts: the ability to acquire to learn, access to remember, and then to apply.”
“Just having a cute visual or having a checklist on the binder is not enough. You have to tie in the action with the outcome."
“Believe in your child. Let them know you believe in them. Have them say it so they can hear it."
How to Connect with Lisa Navarra
Website: https://childbehaviorconsulting.com/lisa-navarra/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisanavarraedu/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lisanavarraedu?lang=en
Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/60vi5zx5hzHyknlTmF7WAV
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/
On this week’s edition of Soaring Child, we’re joined by Kiran Krishnan, a research microbiologist who’s a renowned expert on the human microbiome.
Your microbiome, or gut, is a dense set of neurons that cover the entire digestive tract and can control the brain through circulation, the neurological system, immune system and lymphatic system. All these highways allow the gut and brain to constantly be influencing each other because they’re two parts of the same system.
In kids with ADHD, the gut-brain connection can be disrupted as early as in the womb through the mom’s gut bacteria. Many spectrum disorders are related to gestational stress. However, it’s never too late to make significant improvements.
If your child has neurodevelopmental concerns or symptoms, start by getting your child a quality stool test recommended by your practitioner.
Alpha diversity is very important for the gut as well. Without big groups of different microbes, we lose functionality which can cause developmental disorders, allergies and asthma.
So how do you grow alpha diversity in your gut? First, diversify your diet. Visit an ethnic market or buy different foods once a week. Eat lots of fiber-rich foods, use less cleaning products in the home, and get outside in nature with your family. Also getting a dog helps the microbiome.
There isn’t a magic bullet when it comes to your microbiome – it’s a complex ecosystem where small changes add up to big changes over time. It’s equally important to take care of yourself, not just your kids. Make it a family affair.
Key Takeaways:
[4:18] The gut-brain connection in general
[7:32] The gut-brain connection in relation to ADHD
[10:51] Stress test done on mice
[12:18] How a parent knows if there’s a gut-brain issue where the brain is compromised
[16:09] Starting with a stool test
[22:55] Black box technology
[27:33] Chronic conditions that occur when we lose microbes
[29:13] How to diversify your diet
[31:23] Why you should reduce cleaners in your household
[33:26] Why eating outside in nature is important
[36:00] The quality of probiotic products on the market
How To Connect With Kiran:
https://www.facebook.com/microbiomelabs
https://www.instagram.com/kiranbiome/?hl=en
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Mq2w90UmLQ
Memorable Quotes:
“You absolutely have to go after the gut no matter what the central nervous system or brain-related issue is, because it is going to be a component of the problem.”
“You should never ignore the gut as you're looking at improving your child's development and as you're looking at improving a child's cognitive performance. It's absolutely critical.”
“Microbes influence each other's behaviors by their presence. So you could find a pathogen in the gut and go, holy cow, I have a pathogen. That's bad. Well, that's not necessarily bad. It depends on who else is there to control the pathogen and facilitate other functions out of it.”
“Most of your genetic elements come from the microbiome. We have 150 times more genes in our microbes than we do in our own cells. So we are essentially a very complex microbial structure.”
“It's equally important for you to take care of yourself as much as your kids, because there is something called a microbiome cloud around your home. We share a biome within our household.”
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/74302454/
Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/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/
In this episode of the Soaring Child podcast, we go back to the basics. I remember years ago when my son was really struggling with ADHD, feeling so overwhelmed, not knowing what to do or whom to trust. There was so much information out there about how to best support a child with ADHD that I didn't know where to start and what was going to be the most effective.
In this episode, I will give you a clear direction of how to start the year right with a tried and tested method that not only worked for my son, but also worked for nearly 1000 other families I have personally worked with. I don't want you to waste your time or your money on things that might not work.
Listen in to discover three specific strategies to put into practice today to start seeing improvements in the ADHD behavior and symptoms of your child.
Here are the 2 links mentioned in the episode:
Free webinar - https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/25min-webinar-registration
Book a free call - https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/meet
Key Takeaways:
[4:45] Strategy #1 - remove the top 3 inflammatory foods
[5:01] Primary reasons gluten should be removed from the diet
[8:19] Primary reasons dairy should be removed from the diet
[8:36] 2 reasons soy should be removed from the diet
[10:05] Free webinar where parents can learn more
[10:20] Opportunity to book a free call
[10:38] Strategy #2 - cut out excess sugar and artificial flavors and colors
[12:48] Code words for sugar
[13:41] Artificial flavors and colors
[19:20] Strategy #3 - what to eat instead
Memorable Quotes:
“Get rid of the top inflammatory foods, namely gluten, dairy, and soy.”
“Gluten is so inflammatory that I suggest everyone, even those without ADHD or a known gluten intolerance, stop eating it. Plain and simple, gluten is harmful for everyone.”
"When we removed gluten from my son’s diet, he became a completely different child. Calm. Focused. Able to sit still.”
"Many parents overlook the importance of blood sugar management because they think of it in connection with diabetes, not ADHD. But blood sugar management is important for all of us, whether we have diabetes or not.”
"Did you know there are chemicals allowed into food in the United States that are banned either partially or entirely in other countries?"
"EVERYONE is negatively affected by artificial colors. They are bad for all of us, a general public health concern!”
"Companies actually use different formulas for American consumers than for those outside the USA. In Britain, food is made with real ingredients. Actual food! But in America, chemicals are added to food, with no warning label at all! This needs to change! Consumers in America should be offered the same ingredients as those outside of the USA, rather than their chemical counterparts.”
"It’s not just about what you TAKE OUT of the diet but also about what you put in.”
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/
On this week’s edition of Soaring Child, host Dana Kay reflects on 2022 and the most common question asked – Where do I start in trying to naturally reduce ADHD symptoms in my child?
She says:
My son, Oliver, is a living example of treating ADHD without medication. He was four when diagnosed with ADHD and ended up on multiple prescriptions. Through a long process of trial and error, I did my own research. That started me on a journey as a board-certified holistic health and nutrition practitioner with multiple certifications in this area. I’m a best-selling author and leading advocate for natural ADHD symptom reduction.
My son is now a teenager and thriving and has been off meds for years. I want you to know this is possible for you too. Medication is NOT the only way.
Earlier this year, I heard from a family who was finally able to enroll their daughter in dance class, something they had wanted to do for years but couldn’t because she was unable to manage her emotions. Now, they have reduced inflammation in her body so that she can manage her emotions and have fun doing things she has always wanted to do. Another mom said her son has friends at school for the first time. When families learn how to reduce inflammation in the body, they start to see major improvements in their child’s symptoms. You can do it too.
This year, we’ve talked about amazing topics like essential oils, healthy communication, acupuncture, parenting tips, ADHD superpowers, managing amino acids, picky eating, eczema, chiropractic care, and so much more. We’ll be back on January 5, 2023 with another amazing line-up of speakers and topics.
In the meantime, check out the following resources:
The ADHD Diet, part 1: Addressing the #1 Treatment for Kids with ADHD https://sites.libsyn.com/402857/the-adhd-diet-part-1
The ADHD Diet, part 2: The 5 Worst Foods to Feed Kids with ADHD https://sites.libsyn.com/402857/the-adhd-diet-part-2-the-5-worst-foods-to-feed-kids-with-adhd The Beginner’s Guide to Thriving with ADHD Naturally https://programs.adhdthriveinstitute.com/offers/KhUALpNu/checkout
Key Takeaways:
[1:34] The story of Dana’s son, Oliver
[3:38] How it’s possible to reduced ADHD symptoms using natural strategies
[5:07] Success stories of clients
[8:20] Some of the guests and topics covered this year
Memorable Quotes:
“When families learn how to reduce inflammation in the body, they start to see major improvements in their child's symptoms.”
“I thought with that prescription medication, this was going to be the pill that would fix my family, but I was very, very wrong.”
“Having meltdowns or tantrums multiple times a day or once a day or every day, that's not normal. That's a sign that something else is going on in the body, and it has to get checked out.”
“If you've been told that medication is the only way, if you are going on a vicious cycle of trial and error adjusting the dose and adding new medication, there is another way.”
Dana Kay Resources:
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/
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/74302454/
Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/adhdthriveinstitute/
Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@adhd_thriveinstitute
International Best Selling Book, Thriving with ADHD - https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/book/
On this week’s edition of Soaring Child, we’re joined by child psychologist Lori Long and certified speech language pathologist Katie Severson. They were instrumental in creating the Childhood Collective, designed to empower parents by teaching science-backed strategies to raise confident children with ADHD.
One approach is to look at the ABCs of behavior -- A being antecedent, B being behavior and C being consequences. The antecedent is looking at what occurs before the behavior that might trigger it. The consequence is what happens after the child engages in the behavior and how it serves them. For example, lying could be an avoidance behavior. It’s important to ask kids what’s bothering them and unpack the problem so you can solve it by changing up the antecedents.
Communication is essential in changing behavior, including asking questions like, “What’s so hard about this?” or “What emotions were you feeling when I asked you to do this?” Instead of punishing your child for a behavior, ask yourself what your child’s need is and what they are communicating to you. The goal is to teach a more desirable behavior to get those needs met.
It's also important to set up routines and really connect with your child by leaning into their interests and helping to build skills, especially their unique executive functioning skills.
Punishment will give you the quickest fix, but it doesn’t teach any new skills, so it won’t help kids in the long run. Teaching new behaviors takes time, but it can be done by using positive language, giving positive feedback, and building them up in a positive way. That’s how to make long-term changes in the brain.
Key Takeaways:
[3:35] What the Childhood Collective is and how it formed
[5:52] The ABCs of behavior
[8:45] The example of lying as an ADHD behavior
[12:08] Example of cleaning up their room
[16:22] Focusing on connection
[17:14] The role of executive functioning
[21:52] Why punishment doesn’t work in the long run
[24:20] The right dose of medication
[25:27] Dealing with homework
[27:33] Using consequences in a positive way
[33:38] Supporting kids with ADHD in school
How To Connect With Lori & Katie:
www.thechildhoodcollective.com
Instagram: @thechildhoodcollective
Facebook: @childhoodcollective
TikTok: @thechildhoodcollective
Memorable Quotes:
“They get to escape something that’s undesirable, and we try and figure that out to understand what they are trying to get and how we can give that to them in a way that's acceptable.”
“Instead of punishing your child for this thing that's maybe not going to be an effective punishment, you're looking at it and saying, what is my child's need here?”
“ADHD results in difficulty regulating attention, and when kids are focused on one thing, they're not hearing the other.”
“A punishment will actually give you the quickest fix, but it's also the shortest fix because it doesn't teach any new skills.”
“We really want parents to think about what could be going on here and how we can change the situation in the beginning and how we can set kids up for success.”
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/74302454/
Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/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/
On this week’s edition of Soaring Child, we’re joined by Kim West, the best-selling author of The Sleep Lady’s Goodnight Sleep Tight. She’s been training gentle sleep coaches internationally since 2010 and has been featured on Dr. Phil and Good Morning America as a leading child’s sleep expert.
So many kids with ADHD struggle with sleep, which in turn affects the parents’ sleep as well. In fact, more than 50% of non-neurotypical kids have behavioral sleep problems.
When our bodies go to sleep, they work on our immune system and with kids, the body often produces growth hormones during sleep. The body is also working on memory, retention, storage and organization during sleep, as well as short-term learning.
So when a child is sleep-deprived, it makes it harder for them to learn, to remember, and to pay attention, basically exacerbating ADHD symptoms. Many other conditions also affect sleep like asthma (and asthma meds), obstructive sleep apnea, gut issues, reflux, restless leg syndrome, and eczema.
Kim’s gentle sleep method has the parent stay in the room with the child while they learn, but then does less and less as the child learns to put themselves to sleep. It’s important to follow through with consistency.
She also recommends getting at least 8 hours of sleep, while going to bed and waking up at the same time. She also suggests having a routine before sleep to trigger melatonin in the body. These tips work for kids as well as adults.
Key Takeaways:
[4:45] The mechanics of falling asleep
[8:45] Why kids with ADHD are affected more from sleep deprivation
[14:16] Kim’s Gentle Sleep Method
[16:48] Most common underlying conditions that may be contributing to sleep issues
[19:02] Most common signs of sleep apnea
[26:30] Guide of how many hours of sleep a child needs at different ages
[28:20] Good sleep hygiene tips
[37:28] Kim West’s upcoming books
[39:56] How naps affect sleep
How To Connect With Kim:
http://www.facebook.com/TheSleepLady
https://instagram.com/thesleeplady/
https://www.youtube.com/c/TheSleepLady1/
http://www.pinterest.com/thesleeplady/
Memorable Quotes:
“We are dealing with children that have problems with attention. They have an attention deficit. So when you have a kid that's not sleeping well, it affects it even more.”
“That growth, that repair of the brain and the body is so important and is happening while we're sleeping.”
“I developed a method where you stay with them while they learn. You do less and less and move away as they incorporate the skill of putting themselves to sleep.”
“Probably what’s most important is that we follow through with consistency.”
“Having a routine actually helps tell the brain to start secreting melatonin, the drowsy making hormone that helps you start getting ready for sleep.”
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/74302454/
Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/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/
On this week’s edition of Soaring Child, we’re joined by Elaine Taylor-Klaus, who’s an author, parent educator, and certified coach, as well as the CEO of ImpactParents.com. She co-created the Sanity School Behavior Therapy Training Program to support parents of ADHD kids.
A lot of kids with ADHD have poor executive functioning skills, which help us organize, think, plan, and prioritize. It’s basically how our mind works to get everything done. Executive functioning includes memory issues, emotional management, hyperactivity, sequencing, action, and engagement. These all interact with one another, so the challenge isn’t in just one area. With ADHD, executive functioning can be impacted significantly, with kids not knowing how to complete tasks even if their mental abilities are quite high.
Parents of children with ADHD need to be trained to understand how to create an environment that’s supportive for their kids who have difficulty with executive functioning. The parents’ behavior is a critical factor in helping kids change. So is nutrition and mindset. Shifting our perspective allows for behaviors to change, which in turn changes the outcome.
Make sure you’ve pinpointed the right problem by breaking it down and looking at what’s really happening. Take it in small parts to solve the bigger behavioral issues. As a parent, you can do it. You just can’t do it all at once.
You should also enroll your child collaboratively in the process of understanding how you can solve this problem together. This gives them a sense of ownership.
Our kids need positive parenting in the context of understanding executive function and setting appropriate expectations. To feel seen, respected, and regarded in the relationship is the core of all of it.
Key Takeaways:
[3:13] Why Elaine started Impact Parents
[5:11] Why parents have to be trained first for their kids with ADHD
[6:46] The role of nutrition in treating ADHD
[8:22] Why mindset matters
[13:21] Definition of executive functioning
[15:06] The different areas that are impacted in executive functioning
[17:46] The Coach Approach to Parenting
[24:13] Working toward long-term goals
[36:23] Parenting teens with ADHD
How To Connect With Elaine:
https://impactparents.com/podcast/
https://impactparents.com/blog
Memorable Quotes:
“A lot of the behavior management comes from really connecting to our kids in a relationship and building trust so that we can guide them to make healthier, better choices for themselves.”
“Our job as parents is to understand what's going on with our kids well enough to accept it without judgment and blame or shame.”
“Understanding the extent to which they're struggling with executive function is really important in helping them learn to navigate it.”
“If you're problem-solving on homework and you're trying to make sure they get it turned in and the real problem is getting started, then you're not tackling the right problem.”
“We have to let go of that fierce attachment to the outcome in the short term and really invest in our relationship with them in the long term and in their relationship with themself.”
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/74302454/
Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/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/
On this week’s edition of Soaring Child, we’re joined by Luminara Serdar, an autism recovery expert who helps parents discover and address the root causes of behavior so that their children can be calm and happy.
She discovered the neuromodulation technique at the recommendation of another parent to treat her own allergies. Soon she realized that it could help kids with autism in many ways. Neuromodulation works by giving the body a therapeutic intention to shift by finding errors that the nervous or the immune system is making and correcting them. It’s a new way to make the brain work.
Luminara explains that we have to train the brain to think there’s a different way to do things by identifying the errors and correcting them. It is literally an intention. The body is asked questions through muscle testing and it responds through strong or weak reactions, using the subconscious mind. It’s also important to use drainage and detoxification to get rid of toxins and waste that’s clogged in the body and disrupts our biochemistry. Many of these toxins come from diet and environment – everything from plastics to body products to air fresheners.
When these steps are taken, inflammation in the body goes down, better sleep increases, and a child with ADHD or autism can learn how to become calmer and happier. Remember to keep a calm energy as a parent and maintain a safe environment for your child.
Key Takeaways:
[4:40] How Luminara started working with kids with autism
[7:33] What neuromodulation technique actually is
[10:00] How to retrain your body to feel something different
[14:33] Other techniques used to help kids with autism
[25:04] Toxins that are in our everyday environment
[32:10] The importance of taking binders on a regular basis
How To Connect With Luminara:
https://www.instagram.com/autismtransformed/
Luminara’s Toxic Products Scavenger Hunt List - https://autismtransformed.com/dana-kay-podcast-landing/
https://www.facebook.com/autismtransformed
To rate cleaning products and water - https://www.ewg.org
Memorable Quotes:
“I think we need to get our kids off this chronic illness cycle by helping them to stay cleaner and have a lifestyle that sustains them, not overwhelms them.”
“Allergies are very tied to emotion, and emotions can really affect allergy behavior. So it's all tied in. It's very holistic.”
“What I realized is these kids, at least the ones I get that I work with, are super toxic. They have a full bucket, and it's hard to get more in there. That’s when I started focusing on drainage and detoxification.”
“The more you take the stuff out of their bodies, the less they want to sit on the iPads, the less they want to look at technology, and the more ability they have to take in the world around them.”
“Symptoms like hyperactivity, tantrums, and meltdowns are warning signs from the body that something else is wrong, and that's their way of saying, ‘Mom, Dad, there's something wrong with me.’”
“This was my biggest lesson being a parent. My biggest lesson in life is how to shift my mindset, how to really approach things in a different way.”
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/74302454/
Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/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/
On this week’s edition of Soaring Child, we’re joined by Dr. Sarah Salzman, a leading couple psychologist and founder and CEO of the Couples Communication Institute, dedicated to helping couples achieve lasting closeness and intimacy through effective communication.
Having a child with ADHD can put a lot of pressure on any marriage, so it’s important to communicate in a way that stays safe and calm for both partners. Often ADHD kids are in a fight or flight mode, but that doesn’t mean that parents have to go there too.
So what tools are effective in healthy communication? Before you begin to communicate with your partner, make sure they’re in a space where they can’t be interrupted and are ready to listen. Think through what you want to talk about beforehand, and limit it to one thing. Then determine how you feel about it inside, what your goal is for the conversation, and the best place and time to have the conversation. Check in with your partner if that time and place is good for them too.
Think of something you appreciate about your partner that’s connected to your goal. Be sure to engage in active listening and repeat what the other person is saying to confirm you’re hearing each other and to validate what they’re saying.
The bottom line is to feel seen, heard, and understood by your partner and for them to feel the same way. Even in disagreement, you need to honor each other’s values in reaching a decision or compromise.
Key Takeaways:
[6:22] Asking to talk to your partner
[8:20] Five things to consider before a conversation
[13:34] Choosing the right time for a conversation
[17:58] Approaching our children for a conversation
[19:00] Asking for time from your partner
[33:19] Discussing areas of disagreement
How To Connect With Sarah:
https://CouplesCommunicationInstitute.com/Quiz/
https://CouplesCommunicationInstitute.com/
https://www.facebook.com/CouplesCommunicationInstitute
https://www.instagram.com/CouplesCommunicationInstitute/
Memorable Quotes:
“I see pretty much any conversation with your partner as an opportunity for a connection and an opportunity to strengthen the bond between the two of you.”
“We prioritize the quality of our conversations, even when our kids are tough and things are tough. It's showing each other how important each other is, how important our relationship is.”
“To carve out these 10 minutes or these 20 minutes for a quality conversation, the result is we're going to feel closer and more connected. And that is gold.”
“The speaker really wants to hear the listener validate what they heard.”
“When I can validate that where you're coming from makes sense, and when you can validate where I'm coming from is making sense, then we can become a team.”
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/74302454/
Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/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/
On this week’s edition of Soaring Child, we’re joined by Aaron Hartman, a functional medicine doctor and founder of the Virginia Research Center, currently serving as an assistant clinical professor of family medicine at the VC School of Medicine.
If your child has been diagnosed with ADHD and is taking one or more medications for it, you might want to take a second look at what’s going on. ADHD is a syndrome, not a disease, which means that many different factors could be the cause of the condition, and if you take away the causes, the symptoms may go away.
What’s called ADHD may actually be caused by nutrient deficiencies, mold, hypermobility, brain inflammation, and poor gut health. Kids are eating a lot more processed foods and sugar these days, and they may be exposed to mold at school. They’re also given laptops to take home from their schools, exposing them to a lot of blue light. All these things are neuro-inflammatory and can contribute to the symptoms associated with ADHD.
For starters, changing the diet, not sitting in front of a computer for hours, and getting physical exercise can help to alleviate the symptoms. Taking a closer look at these key areas of your children’s lifestyle and health is the first step, so you can harness their bodies’ remarkable power to heal and help them to begin living the vibrant life they deserve.
Key Takeaways:
[6:56] What can cause brain inflammation
[7:52] Mold issues in schools
[10:21] What you can do to counteract mold nutritionally
[11:15] Best detoxifiers for mold
[11:26] The danger of low cholesterol in kids
[12:18] What hypermobility is
[15:44] How to get the nutrients found in organ meat
[16:41] Role of gut health and brain health in ADHD
[19:30] Potential harmful effect of laptops in schools
[23:21] Difference between a syndrome and a diagnosis
How To Connect With Aaron:
https://www.richmondfunctionalmedicine.com
https://www.facebook.com/RVAintegrative/
https://www.instagram.com/rvaintegrative/?hl=en
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-hartman
https://www.youtube.com/c/AaronHartmanMD
Memorable Quotes:
“There are a whole host of things that can cause brain inflammation. One of the biggest ones is gut issues.”
“Even just being at school, forget technology, forget all the crazy stuff, just the environment of having increased particles in the air like dirty air, mold, all these things can make these kids more brain inflamed that can lead to some of these symptoms.”
“Gut health, getting the right mix of bacteria in your GI tract, enough fiber, having regular bowel movements, having a really healthy diet can actually affect the neurotransmitter function in your brain.”
“If you have leaky gut, by definition you have leaky brain. 80% of the communication between the gut and the brain comes from the gut.”
“Parents have to realize they have options. They might find alternative educational opportunities for the kids. It might mean they put them in different schools. It might mean they homeschool. There are a whole host of opportunities now.”
“When you see a kid with ADHD, screen them for depression. Sometimes depressed kids can look like they have ADHD.”
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ADHD Parenting Course – https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhd
ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids Program - https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/packages/
On this week’s edition of Soaring Child, Robin Green shows us how an ancient Chinese healing technique can help kids with ADHD. Robin is an author, speaker, educator and founder of Pediatric Healing Arts, as well as a pediatric specialist in acupuncture and Chinese medicine.
The unfortunate reality is that kids are getting sicker today instead of healthier. Much of it has to do with unprecedented levels of toxic exposure in our environment including EMFs, poor food quality, and pollution. This affects our kids’ ability to get the sleep and nutrients they need, which in turn affects their overall health.
Toxic exposure shows itself behaviorally and emotionally through hyperactivity, aggression, defiant behaviors, and ADHD. So how do you get the nervous system to come back into balance? Acupuncture and acupressure are great ways to restore the flow of energy and re-align the body so those negative behaviors and emotions neutralize.
The healing techniques of acupressure and acupuncture have been around for more than 3,000 years. Applying pressure, or inserting tiny needles at meridian points in the body, helps to restore balance and relieve pain.
For kids with ADHD, acupuncture and acupressure trigger that relaxation response that helps a child get balanced again. These treatments can relieve headaches, regulate the nervous system, and help a child focus. You can also tap or press on the area between the eyebrows to relieve tension and stress in your child. When kids get a little older, pediatric needles are very effective, and kids don’t even feel them because they are so tiny. Phototherapy patches can also be helpful.
Finding a doctor who uses an array of these modalities is ideal so treatment can be tailored to your child specifically.
Key Takeaways:
[9:14] How acupuncture works
[10:47] Using acupressure on the ear with ear seeds that are like jewelry
[17:34] Wave phototherapy patches for kids and how they work
[19:03] How families determine what modality is right for their child
[20:03] What to look for in an acupuncturist
[21:14] Licensing for acupuncturists
[21:59] Finding your child’s power foods
[23:22] When to start treatment
[25:07] Avoiding gluten and eating healthy foods
How To Connect With Robin Green:
https://www.robinraygreen.com/
https://www.robingreenacupuncture.com/
https://www.acupuncturepediatrics.com/
https://www.healthyseminars.com/bio/robin-ray-green
https://www.instagram.com/pediatrichealingarts/?hl=en
Memorable Quotes:
“We're seeing unprecedented levels of toxic exposure, of EMF exposure, which can in even tiny amounts affect the developing brain and affect our children's ability to get a good, deep restful sleep.”
“We're also experiencing dramatic changes in the quality of our food. The food that's supposed to be nourishing our bodies, even when we're eating organic, is just not giving the nutrients we were getting even 20, 30 years ago.”
“Using acupuncture and pressure stimulation is a very gentle, easy way that children can accept that will be very balancing to their nervous system.”
“Ear seeds are a perfect way to stimulate the meridian points, balance the nervous system, and address conditions in a ‘set it and forget it’ way.”
“Children’s bodies have so much energy because they're growing and developing, so just a tiny amount of stimulation is required to get the desired results. So with those tiny little pediatric needles, we just tap it in and take it out immediately.”
“Before puberty is a really important window where we can have a dramatic transformation in their health and behavior and really change the trajectory of their entire life for the better.”
Dana Kay Resources:
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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/
On this week’s episode of Soaring Child, Autumn Smith shares the importance of quality ingredients and how buying the right foods can help with ADHD.
Autumn, a certified eating psychology coach and expert in holistic nutrition, explains that the quality ingredients critical to a child’s health are whole foods. Always try to buy organic and non-GMO foods, and stay away from sugar, additives, and ingredients you can’t pronounce.
Be sure to buy 100% grass-fed and grass finished beef (preferably regeneratively raised), pasture-raised chicken and pork with no antibiotics, and pasteurized eggs. Greens and superfoods are also important to get those critical micronutrients.
Through a few simple dietary practices like prioritizing protein, stabilizing blood sugar, and minding micronutrients, kids with ADHD can maintain their physical and mental wellness well into adulthood.
Key Takeaways:
[4:18] Autumn’s digestive problems as a kid
[10:09] The importance of eating whole foods
[12:46] The importance of high-quality ingredients
[15:56] Why you should buy American products
[26:03] Why the health benefits of eating confined animals is less
[28:55] The benefits of collagen and how to get it in your kid’s diet
How To Connect With Autumn Smith:
Email her at autumn@paleovalley.com
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Memorable Quotes:
“There's this push away from meat, but it is one of the most bioavailable sources of protein.”
“I always say if you give the body what it needs and take away what it doesn't, you know it can do amazing things.”
“Since I became a mom, I’ve noticed there’s just this profound relationship between your physical and mental health and what you’re putting in your body.”
“Vegetables, fruits, eating from the rainbow. All of those different colors and those pigments, they're actually acting in different ways in our body, giving us different benefits, feeding different bugs in our guts.”
“Gut health is the most important aspect of our health, right? It drives our brain health, our physical health, and everything.”
Dana Kay Resources:
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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/
On this week’s episode of Soaring Child, Ashley Gobeil shares specific tools to help kids with ADHD.
When an ADHD child is reacting to a situation emotionally, their brain has a “flipped lid” and the upstairs and downstairs parts of the brain aren’t working together. One way to deal with it is to name the emotion (name it to tame it) to validate the child’s feelings until they can calm down so the two parts of the brain come together again. Try to ride the wave of emotion with your child and maintain relational safety without judgment. Then your child will be able to access their problem-solving, logical side.
Another strategy is “connection before correction.” Use relational connection first to change behavior before trying to correct the behavior and deliver consequences. Do it with a level of kindness and empathy while holding firm to your parenting boundaries.
These strategies require practice and consistency to rewire both the parent’s and child’s brain over time, but they are effective tools to keep in your ADHD toolkit to support your child’s nervous system.
Key Takeaways:
[4:04] How ADHD kids get a flipped lid
[6:28] Validating your child’s emotions
[14:20] Using connection before correction to change behavior
[17:58] How to avoid the reactive parenting brain
[21:36] How to reconnect and repair after a rupture
[24:40] What to do if there are no natural consequences around a behavior
[29:35] Why consistency is important
How To Connect With Ashley Gobeil:
Jumpstart for Parenting: https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhd
Memorable Quotes:
“It doesn't really matter if you don't get to the root of what is driving bad behavior. It's just showing them that you see it.”
“I try to step away from punishment and consequences because we know that it won't land. When the upstairs brain is gone, the logic's gone.”
“It’s important as parents to become really self-aware of what our triggers are.”
“What does repair look like? It’s not just saying sorry; it’s much more about connecting and having a calm conversation.”
“Consequences and punishments have very short-lived shelf lives. They often don't work sustainably in terms of regulation and behavioral change.”
Dana Kay Resources:
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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/
There are hidden advantages of ADHD, and it’s a subject most people don’t talk about. On this week’s episode of Soaring Child, we connect with April Tierney, a lifelong educator who specializes in teaching students with ADHD. April shares how kids with ADHD can embrace their superpowers and do better at school.
April cites eight superpowers of ADHD, which include high physical, mental, and verbal energy, as well as huge amounts of creativity. Many ADHD kids are wonderful artists, musicians, gamers, and comedians. People with ADHD are three times more likely to start their own business, and many have a heightened sense of adventure.
Other ADHD superpowers are multitasking and being empathetic, which makes some ADHD children pursue helping professions. But perhaps the biggest superpower is hyper focus, the ability to focus on something really hard for a long time.
So how do parents help their kids to use their superpowers for good? Pay attention to your child’s interests and try new things, offering your child different choices to see what they really like to do. Integrate things they enjoy into everyday tasks like schoolwork. Be sure to incorporate movement into learning or habit reinforcement.
If you can get your child involved in the task or subject you’re teaching with something they already love, that’s going to go a long way.
Key Takeaways:
[6:12] What www.outschool.com is
[7:27] Eight superpowers of ADHD children
[10:14] Why variety of choices is important for kids with ADHD
[24:54] Why physical exercise is so important for kids with ADHD
[26:20] How to bring in the student voice
[26:57] Problem-solving versus punishment
[28:55] How to stack new habits next to old habits
How To Connect With April Tierney:
https://outschool.com/teachers/April-Tierney#abl8ewgdy0
Memorable Quotes:
“These students need more confidence being thrown their way because I think sometimes our world doesn't appreciate all the gifts that they have.”
“My favorite ADHD superpower is hyper focus, that ability to focus for a really long time on something you love. It tends to go against what people think ADHD is. So many people think, well, if you have ADHD, you just spend the whole day like squirrels, right?”
“I think choice boards are becoming more popular where there's many ways to show what a student knows about a subject – it could be their writing, making a brochure, gaming, or shooting a video.”
“Somehow working movement into everyday classroom life with something as mundane as answering questions, maybe they stand up when they answer a question, maybe they do a certain movement for a different answer but bringing movement into the classroom in any way that you can benefits all students.”
“Without motivation, it's really difficult for a student who has ADHD to concentrate. So connecting whatever it is they're learning to something they already love or something new they might love is really important.”
“Physical exercise is one of the most effective, natural ways to reduce the not-so-great parts of ADHD. So when we take away recess, that creates more behavior issues.”
Dana Kay Resources:
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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/
If you suspect that your child has anxiety because they exhibit a lot of fear and worry, this episode of Soaring Child will help you identify ways to alleviate that anxiety in their body and mind.
Jess Sherman is a family health educator who helps parents ease their children’s anxiety and improve their learning and stress tolerance. She is a certified teacher, a functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner, and the author of Raising Resilience.
The latest statistics show us that we are in a national crisis when it comes to mental health. Research has shown that anxiety is directly related to the body and its nutrition. The more resilient a child’s body is when stressors come, the less affected they are by anxiety.
It starts with biology and nutrition -- kids need the nutritional building blocks (whole foods) to create neurotransmitters and allow their hormones to heal. They also need to learn skills and tactics to bring their nervous system back into a calm state so that they can think rationally. It’s also important to retrain neural pathways in a child’s brain to help shift a nervous system back to a different state of being than anxiety.
Parents should also look at the way they attend to their own health and stress load to break those cycles of stress and anxiety that get passed down to children. When parents can center themselves and make themselves healthy, their children will benefit.
Key Takeaways:
[3:50] Why American children are suffering a mental health crisis
[6:16] Why different kids react differently to stress and anxiety
[8:34] Why having a resilient body is important
[9:25] The vicious cycle of stress and anxiety and how to break it
[11:34] Why kids need biological resources and nutrition to fight anxiety
[12:49] Why kids need skills, tools, and tactics to fight anxiety
[13:14] Retraining neural pathways to fight anxiety
[17:06] Identifying the triggers of stress
[20:00] Behavioral signals as a symptom of stress
[21:32] How to deal with picky eaters
[25:34] Importance of amino acids
[32:23] How parents’ reactions to stress can affect kids’ reactions
How To Connect With Jess Sherman:
https://www.jesssherman.com/RaisingResilience
https://www.jesssherman.com/blog
Memorable Quotes:
“When I got into nutrition, that's when my mind exploded. Anxiety is about how the body is receiving stress and it makes all the difference. And so what are the factors inside the body that make or break that stressful experience?”
“There's so much we can do to improve the resilience of the body so that when the stressors come, they land differently on that more resilient body. A child can actually grow from that stress rather than getting crippled by it.”
“Kids get stuck in a vicious cycle -- their biological stress leads to their psychological stress, which is affecting the environment around them, which is affecting their biology, which is affecting their social skills. They're just stuck in this cyclone.”
“When a nervous system is really primed to be in an anxious state, then a child will get stuck in that stress response. Retraining neural pathways can really help shift a nervous system back to a different state of being. So the three elements are the biological piece, the skills and tools and tactics, and retraining pathways.”
“When the body is in a state of inflammation, these other tactics can't work as well as they should.”
“If you want to ease anxiety, ADHD, mood disorders and depression, your child needs to be eating, sleeping, and pooping.”
“Pandemic research has shown that a child's response to anxiety is tied to their caregivers' response. So the more calm, cool and collected their caregivers have been, the better the kids are faring.“
Dana Kay Resources:
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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/
On this week’s episode of Soaring Child, we take a look at the role stress can play on a child’s developing brain and behavior. Our guest is Emily Fletcher, the founder of Ziva, the first meditation course for kids aged 4 to 14, and author of the bestseller, Stressless.
When the body reacts to stress, it’s flooded with the stress hormones adrenaline and cortisol, which are acidic in nature and can lead to inflammation in the body.
One of the best ways to reduce stress in your child’s brain is through meditation, which can reduce inflammation. Since the prefrontal cortex is not totally developed in a child’s brain, parents need to act as that prefrontal cortex for their kids. This means that parents themselves need to bring down their own stress levels because kids are so permeable and can pick up the stress of their parents. If a child is watching his or her parents meditate every day, they see the behavioral changes in their parents and want to protect that time for their parents.
Breathwork is also extremely important in lowering stress levels, and when we teach kids to do “belly balloon breathing,” we’re strengthening the connection between the gut and the brain and lowering stress at the same time.
Fifteen minutes of meditation can give you the equivalent of an hour and a half worth of sleep. Meditation can be a lifelong tool to destress your mind and body. If you can give your child this skill early on, they will have it their whole life.
Key Takeaways:
[3:54] How stress causes inflammation in our bodies
[07:37] The gut brain connection that meditation can improve
[12:37] How the Ziva program was created
[17:36] How physical and emotional detox occurs during meditation
[19:18] Why kids are happy when their parents meditate
[23:28] How sleep, anxiety and depression improve through meditation
[25:32] Why starting meditation as a child is so important
[31:43] How to convince your kids to try the Ziva program
How To Connect With Emily Fletcher:
https://www.zivameditation.com
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCxjaQh4v8HqoQ7BvlmsDFw
Instagram: @zivameditation
Facebook: Ziva Community - All Welcome
Memorable Quotes:
“What most parents don't realize is that stress is a big driver for inflammation in our kid's body and brain and their behavior is affected and they really need to learn different practices to be able to help.”
“I work with kids with ADHD. I know that stress is a huge component of it, and I know that meditation works.”
“We're swimming in a stressy world. So we're going to help kids unlock those superpowers that are already inside of them.”
“One of the magical things about Ziva is that we're not just healing the stress from today. We're actually healing all of the accumulated stress from our past. And when we do that, there is a catharsis that can happen.”
“Kids are in an alpha theta state of consciousness until they're eight years old. And there's a big shift that happens around seven to eight years old. And so if you can teach your child to meditate before then, they get to keep that connection.”
“The sooner you can start the better. It's like learning a language in a way. When you learn as a child, it's a lot easier than when you're an adult.”
Dana Kay Resources:
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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/
On this week’s episode of Soaring Child, we take a look at the challenges to keeping your kids eating the right foods. Andrea Daigle is a regular on the show and is a board-certified holistic health practitioner and a member of the team at the ADHD Thrive Institute. She specializes in coaching families through making diet changes through food choices, meal planning, and getting buy-in from not just the kids, but also the extended family.
The most important step is clear communication on a daily basis. Have family discussions about what specific steps need to be taken and what the long-term goals are.
Have the kids get involved with meal planning, and take them grocery shopping. Get your whole family in the habit of reading labels to see which foods are healthy and which foods aren’t.
Be sure to comment on the positive changes as they occur. When grandparents try to give your children sweets and sabotage all your efforts, offer them a healthy bag of treats for their house instead of the ice cream and candy. Encourage them to offer other “bonuses” like trips to the park or a shopping spree at the dollar store.
Eating healthy from a young age is a great way to raise awareness about nutrition. Your kids will develop a lifelong understanding of ingredients and nutritional value even as they become adults.
Key Takeaways:
[5:04] Common obstacles to changing diet in kids
[6:13] When your partner isn’t on board with dietary changes
[9:40] Getting the rest of the family to buy in to the changes
[12:29] Stressing the positive changes through communication
[13:56] How to get the grandparents on board with dietary changes
[18:19] How to handle birthday parties
[21:26] How to handle trips to the neighbor’s house
[23:18] How to handle eating during the holidays
How To Connect With Andrea Daigle:
For a free call with Andrea and the team at ADHD Thrive Institute: https://adhdthrivemethod.com/meet
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ADHDThriveInstitute
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Memorable Quotes:
“It is so important to set aside a time where you and your partner can just be together and start a discussion, really talk through what's going on and what needs to change. Really be mindful and talk through it together.”
“When we started this journey with my son, my goal was to be able to wake up in the morning without dreading what mood my son would be in for that day.”
“For my son, what I found really helpful was getting him to understand why we are doing what we’re doing.”
“I started very, very slow. I would swap the old bread with the new bread and take these baby steps. And when my son’s behavior started improving, that was when I could really have a conversation with him.”
“The best part about it is my kids actually prefer the cupcakes that we bring over to the ones that are at the party now.”
“Talk to your neighbors and let them know your child has dietary restrictions. Most of them are very supportive of this. Give them a whole bag of safe treats they can keep in their pantry.”
Dana Kay Resources:
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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/
On this week’s episode of Soaring Child, we take a look at the challenges parents face when it comes to getting their kids to eat right. How do you make nutritious foods appealing to those picky eaters? Katie Kimble is a picky-eating expert and the national voice of Healthy Kids Cooking. She is also a blogger, former teacher, and mother of four kids.
Katie points out that the biggest obstacle is that parents are not teaching kids to cook. It’s important to spend time in the kitchen with your kids and even take them to the farmer’s market to show them the variety of foods out there.
One of the first steps is to wean them away from traditionally favorite foods, like macaroni and cheese, pizza, and pancakes. Put a wide variety of foods on the table, especially those that are low in gluten, dairy, and sugar. Don’t provide snacks too close to dinner time, which will lower your kid’s willingness to try new things.
Put out a vegetable tray when kids get home from school and are hungry, or start dinners with a healthy, veggie-filled soup first.
Some children may have never learned how to chew meat properly or eat crunchy vegetables, and there could be issues going on with their gut health. An occupational therapy evaluation might be helpful.
And remember, sometimes it’s not about the food but rather the relationship to the parent and their reactions. Parents should keep a “poker face” when serving healthy foods to their picky eaters and not engage in a power struggle to eat. Using positive language is also important when exposing your child to new foods, while putting lots of healthy options on the table.
Key Takeaways:
[7:13] Common complaints from parents with picky eaters
[7:54] Getting away from too much gluten and dairy
[10:23] How to serve healthy snacks
[12:09] Incorporating vegetables into your kid’s diet
[12:57] The dangers of pre-chewed food and difficulty to chew meat and crunchy vegetables
[16:38] How to avoid power struggles at the dinner table
[18:45] How to keep a poker face when introducing healthy foods
[23:25] Getting kids in the kitchen to prepare foods
[26:05] Why it’s important not to hide the vegetables
[28:46] Keeping your child sitting at the table
How To Connect With Katie Kimball:
https://kitchenstewardship.com
https://www.instagram.com/kidscookrealfood
http://facebook.com/kidscookrealfood/
http://facebook.com/kitchenstewardship
https://youtube.com/kitchenstew
https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-kimball/
Memorable Quotes:
“Our generation is generally uncomfortable in the kitchen. No one is teaching their kids to cook.”
“If kids have not had a lot of experience and practice chewing crunchy things and real meat, they literally might not know how to chew and swallow correctly, which is mind-blowing.”
“We’ve got to make sure we’re not entering into those power struggles because when we dig in our heels, they do the same thing.”
“One of the most powerful ways to help kids build the relationship with food is to completely take away any expectation to eat.”
“We’ve got to get them involved in the kitchen, at the farmer’s market, choosing those foods, washing the vegetables, learning how to tear lettuce. All of those exposure points are getting them closer to potentially interacting with the food in their mouth.”
Dana Kay Resources:
Website - https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/
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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/
Please note: This podcast includes words or language that might be considered coarse or offensive to some listeners.
On this week’s episode of Soaring Child, we take a look at ADHD from the perspective of someone who’s had it. Chris Haddad is considered one of the best direct response copywriters in the world, as well as a best-selling author of the book, The Language of Desire. He’s also overcome several mental health challenges, including ADHD and bipolar disorder.
Chris shares his story of feeling tortured in his head all the time and not being able to emotionally regulate. He teaches students they’ve got everything they need inside of them to understand everyone around them, because we are all just human beings in pain and share so many of the same emotions.
He teaches those with ADHD that it’s not their fault and that there’s nothing wrong with them. It’s just how their brain operates chemically. He helps them understand they can be very successful financially and professionally by overcoming guilt and focusing on the positives. Many children with ADHD are quick thinkers, witty conversationalists, and have lots of energy.
Many kids think they’re being ostracized by others when in reality, they’re ostracizing themselves. It’s not that their brains are inferior; they’re just different. Chris points out that a lot of the most brilliant people in the world have had ADHD. Acceptance and a feeling of respect for those with ADHD is also important.
Chris’s advice to parents with children struggling with ADHD is this: Love them for what they are and not what you want them to be. There’s nothing wrong with them, and make sure they know that. They just have a different kind of brain. His advice to kids with ADHD is to be kind to yourself.
Key Takeaways:
[10:20] How Chris’s teachers discovered he was really smart
[10:44] Challenges of high school, college, and youth
[13:19] Chris’s experience at Burning Man Festival
[18:20] Chris’s full mental breakdown
[19:50] How society judges people with ADHD
[21:39] Chris’s relationship with his brother
[26:58] How Chris handles his ADHD and mental challenges today
[30:43] How Chris stumbled upon his superpower of copywriting
[41:57] Advice for children with ADHD
How To Connect With Chris Haddad:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chris.haddad
Podcast: https://thechrishaddadshow.com/
Website: https://go.thepigmethod.com/
Memorable Quotes:
“People ask me why I'm good at what I do and why I'm good at the empathy side of things particularly. And I think it's just because with ADHD and bipolar, it heightens everything.”
“It was always a joke that I was ADHD for most of my life, but I would never go to a psychiatrist or get diagnosed or get meds or anything like that. And I spent most of my youth thinking I was lazy, thinking there was something wrong with me.”
“The biggest thing I learned was mental health issues are not a moral failing. A lot of kids who have ADHD go through life thinking it’s their fault, that there is something wrong with them or they’re not trying hard enough. All of that stuff is just crap.”
“Just because you're dealing with ADHD, bipolar schizophrenia, or whatever it is, yeah it's hard. It is really, really hard, but you can still reach a level of what people consider success, financial or otherwise. You can have an impact on people.”
Dana Kay Resources:
Website - https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/
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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/
Dr. Ana-Maria Temple is a holistic pediatrician, best-selling author, mother of 3, and award-winning speaker. In this episode, she shares what eczema is and how to prevent and cure it. She also speaks about the dangers of mold toxicity and how to start the process of food elimination. Just when we think we know about the boundaries of ADHD, we get reminded that it can expand to other different types of illnesses in the body.
Skin health is just as important as brain and gut health because our skin is an external reflection of our inner body. Healing the skin starts with healing the gut and the brain. Tune in to find out more about eczema and find ways to fight and prevent it!
Key Takeaways:
[3:38] What eczema is and how it is correlated with ADHD
[6:33] Prescribed medicine for eczema
[12:35] Quebec Ice Storm study
[14:40] The condition of the skin is a reflection of the condition of the gut
[22:24] Detrimental effects of mold on the skin and lungs
[28:28] There is no simple solution to curing eczema
How To Connect With Dr. Temple:
- Website: https://www.dranamaria.com/
- All socials: Dr. Ana Maria Temple
Memorable Quotes:
- “Eczema is usually red, patchy… it looks like flame, it looks like red hot lava (I’m a pediatrician, so I talk in kid terminology). A lot of times in babies, we’ll see their cheeks be red hot lava… eczema is when those red cheeks don’t go away and they get worse and worse.”
- “Now we’re eating strawberries and now the red cheeks are flaring even more, now we’re eating bananas and avocado (and I’m not beating up on food, I’m just giving examples). And then all of a sudden, the redness from the cheeks is now red hot lava neck.”
- “We have kids that have dry skin but it’s not just dry skin. It’s dry skin and then they sit and they scratch and they dig and they have trouble sleeping at night and they’re crying throughout the day. It seems whatever they eat, they flare up. They go outside, they flare up.”
- “I get very weary because a lot of the prescribed medications are topical steroids, oral antibiotics, and of course, the latest and greatest, Dupixent - and I say that with a lot of sarcasm.”
- “Modern medicine does work for some people but we’re talking ‘some people,’ and turning it into all people… we do not have this much data on this medication; we do not know the long-term effects of Dupixent.”
- “What a lot of people don’t know is that the medications that are linked to the increased appearance of eczema is actually Tylenol. We give babies Tylenol and it’s no big deal… Teething is overly diagnosed by the parents because they want to put a name to the fussiness. And then they’re like, ‘Let me give them Tylenol.’ Tylenol is sugar and food dyes.”
- “They took the pregnant ladies that were displaced in the ice storm and these mamas had to live with cousins and uncles… and they compared these moms to other pregnant moms in Canada. They followed them around for 15 years and they looked to see what was the endpoint? Did anything happen to their children? And they saw an increase in ADHD, neurological developmental issues, delay in neurocognitive function, speech delays, verbal delays, autism, eczema, asthma, diabetes, and cancer.”
- “Without healing the gut, paying attention to what’s in your child’s diet, in your own diet if you’re nursing, it is very difficult to cure the skin with just a cream.”
- “I’m not saying no to processed foods. It’s how much are you really having and then we’re going to turn those around and read the ingredients. If you can’t read it, don’t eat it.”
Dana Kay Resources:
Website - https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/adhdthriveinstitute
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/adhdthriveinstitute/
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Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/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/
Dr. Scott Antoine is a board-certified physician, author, speaker, and legislative advocate. In this episode, he discusses PANS and PANDAS and how one can support their child with this neuropsychiatric disorder as well as prevent it.
Dr. Scott explains what PANS and PANDAS is, as well as how he got introduced to the disorder through his daughter's diagnosis, the methods used to diagnose this disorder, and more. We also discuss the Cunningham Panel and its effectiveness toward PANDAS. Tune in to learn how to support your child using functional medicine and approaches.
When a child is acting out, caregivers may think it is typical child-like behavior. However, that’s not always the case. There may be an infection that changes the child’s neurological pathways and they start behaving differently. It’s very important to identify the signs of peculiar behavior. It may be that the child may have PANS or PANDAS or another neuropsychiatric disorder.
Key Takeaways:
[4:26] What is PANS or PANDAS and how Scott became involved
[8:24] Difference in symptoms between PANS and PANDAS
[13:27] The tests used to diagnose PANS or PANDAS
[17:53] The Cunningham Panel
[25:55] How to treat these kids with PANS or PANDAS
How To Connect With Dr. Scott:
Website: https://fullyfunctional.com/
IG: @thepandasdocs
Facebook: Healing PANS and PANDAS
Memorable Quotes:
- “PANDAS is Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Strep infection. These kids will get an infection with strep and then, afterward, sometimes months afterward, will have severe sudden onset OCD.”
- “PANS can be from other infections. It can be from toxins in the environment, so man made toxins or mycotoxins from mold exposure; there’s a big tie-in. Or it can be from infections. So PANDAS is from stress, and it is actually a subtype from PANS.”
- “Very interestingly, the original papers written in 2014 have a little tiny sentence in there that said, ‘Stress may be an initiator of a flare of PANS in some children.’”
- “The simple answer is 0, none… it’s a clinical diagnosis meaning there are signs and symptoms… There’s just a list. It’s a list of things and in the case of PANS or PANDAS, it’s the sudden onset of severe OCD or restrictive eating or both, plus seven other categories.”
- “The Cunningham Panel, we’ve known for years that you can actually measure the antibodies to the brain tissue, they’re called anti-neuralgic antibodies. The Cunningham Panel actually tests for about 4 of those anti-neuralgic antibodies.”
- “The first thing we do is identify exactly what’s going on clinically and talk to the parents… it really is an amazing feeling for them to feel like someone is actually listening to them and not just telling them your child has diagnosis X and here is the medication for it.”
- “The 2nd step is reducing things that negatively impact their health, so that’s where we start with diet, we start with stress reduction, reducing sympathetic overdrive, things like that.”
Dana Kay Resources:
Website - https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/
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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/
Kayla Helenske is a registered Art Therapist and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Join us as she shares what exactly art therapy is and how it can help your child with ADHD or other mental disabilities.
We discuss what art therapy consists of and how it can be more beneficial than traditional talk therapy, how art therapy differs from play therapy, ways it can calm the nervous system, and much more. We also dive into what ages are appropriate to start art therapy as well as how you can find an art therapist near you.
Art therapy allows kids the medium to express pent up emotion without having to say anything. Like the old saying goes, “A picture is worth a thousand words”, and Kayla reassures us that this definitely applies to our children who sometimes have trouble truly expressing what they feel. For those parents who have been curious to find another approach, this is one episode you won’t want to miss!
Key Takeaways:
[3:50] What art therapy is and how it’s more beneficial than traditional talk therapy
[5:43] Differences between play therapy and art therapy
[10:13] What is the appropriate age to start art therapy and how it benefits kids with ADHD or other mental disabilities
[15:56] Ways art therapy can calm the nervous system
[23:56] How to find an art therapist near you
[26:32] Why Kayla decided to pursue art therapy
How To Connect With Kayla:
IG: @Kaylahelenske
Facebook: Kayla Helenske
website: https://kaylahelenske.com/
Memorable Quotes:
- “What I love about art therapy is that it actually breaks down any verbal barriers and becomes its own sort of language. So we use lines, shapes, and colors to really describe how we’re feeling. And I find it to be one of the most effective ways to help kids express their emotions.”
- “Art therapy is actually an integrative mental health profession; it combines the knowledge and understanding of human development, psychological theories and techniques, and we combine that all in metaphors and the creative process.”
- “One thing about art, you can actually move it out of you and visually look at it. I can draw or paint a picture of all the things I’m holding inside.”
- “Instead of just talking about it and asking a kid, ‘Why did you do that?’, we have the ability to break it down into pieces visually and actually start to see patterns that are coming up for them.”
- “In the way that I work I do intertwine meditation, mindfulness, breathing techniques, all those calming skill sets that intertwine so beautifully together to give it a whole holistic approach.”
- “An art therapist is specifically trained to use art materials as part of the therapeutic process. And so they know the risks, the benefits of using each material, and have spent thousands of hours working under supervision to learn this process.”
- “You can go to the American Art Therapy Association, it’s a website, and you can look up different registered therapists near you.”
Dana Kay Resources:
Website - https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/adhdthriveinstitute
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/adhdthriveinstitute/
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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/
On this week’s episode of Soaring Child, we spoke with returning guest, Andrea Daigle. Andrea is part of my amazing team at ADHD Thrive Institute, a board-certified holistic health practitioner, and also a FDN-P. She is truly an expert when it comes to working with kids with ADHD and other similar disorders.
On this episode, we dive into the topic of meal prepping and how one can save an abundant amount of time in the kitchen by preparing bags of stew and freezing them, making a large amount of dinner to have leftovers for the next day, preparing a list of meals along with the list of ingredients at hand, and much more. We also talk about sneaking healthy fats and nutrient-dense foods into fruit smoothie bags to have a hearty and quick breakfast, lunch, or afternoon snack.
Key Takeaways:
[4:29] Ways to save time in the kitchen
[5:42] How to effectively meal plan
[10:49] Fast, easy, and delicious meal prep options
[19:09] How to prepare for school lunches
[22:34] How to deal with days when you don’t feel like cooking
Connect with Andrea:
https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/our-approach/
Memorable Quotes:
- “My number one tip for saving time in the kitchen is definitely meal planning… you’re getting a really good all-around healthy variety… you’re going to be saving money on the grocery bill and you’re just going to have more free time.”
- “There are lots of different ways you can meal plan, but I really think fine-tuning it based on what works best for your family is going to be helpful.”
- “The next step that I always suggest is to check your calendar. Look ahead. What does your calendar look like for the next week? If you know you have a busy day coming, you really want to plan for that day to be something quick, easy, or even leftover.”
- “After you have all that ready, you have your plan, get a grocery list going. You create that list with everything you need. And block out some time to head to the store so that you can get all of those ingredients that you need for the week.”
- “I find the best and fastest things to meal plan would be things for breakfast, overnight oats. Overnight oats are so nutritious. You can make a big batch on the weekends, and they don’t have to be the same everyday.”
- “We have this wonderful plan and we think it’s great and then we get home and say, ‘I don’t feel like it’. I don’t feel like it, my husband doesn’t feel like it, so what do we do? I think it’s very important to have some go-to options in your freezer.”
- “Every Friday, my family goes to our local pizza parlor and they have gluten/dairy-free pizza which is phenomenal. And I’m sure in your area, you can find a place that offers those options, and if they don’t, you can omit the cheese… or bring your own cheese.”
Dana Kay Resources:
Website - https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/adhdthriveinstitute
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/adhdthriveinstitute/
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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/
Ashley Gobeil specializes in Counseling Psychology and works in the fields of family therapy, school counseling, domestic violence, and all things pertaining to childhood trauma. She is truly an expert in healing children and adults.
In this episode, Ashley shares how to create behavioral changes for children and families as a whole, different parenting skills we need to develop such as compassionate empathy for our children, and how long it actually takes for our frontal lobes to fully develop. We discuss how to turn our frustration and anger into empathy, as well as how easily children mirror our behavior, which can be a very good way to change bad habits in both parents and children.
It’s imperative as a parent to learn how to effectively observe your child. Many parents want a shut-off button when their child starts to act out, but Ashley makes it evident that there’s no one-solves-all solution for that. We must learn and adapt from our child’s behavior in order to understand how they feel and also build trust with them.
Key Takeaways:
[3:44] Creating behavioral changes for families and children
[6:53] Parenting skills needed to shift behavior in our kids with ADHD
[10:02] How long it takes for a child’s frontal lobe to develop
[11:55] How to turn anger into compassion
[20:01] How to apply our knowledge into practice
[24:30] Children can mirror the healthy habits of parents
How To Connect With Ashley:
Jumpstart for Parenting: https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhd
Memorable Quotes:
- “The way we approach our parenting, it actually must change if we really want to create behavioral change for children with ADHD.”
- “Compliance doesn’t actually support healthy emotional regulation. We really want to be thinking about how we can build and support our kids with ADHD, to continue with that emotional regulation so they can eventually self-soothe and self-regulate.”
- “Compassionate empathy… that real skill in our parenting that is genuine empathy flows from us to our children when they’re struggling… If they could do well, they would.”
- “If they’ve been in the habit of responding a certain way to a certain situation, it’s going to be a habit.”
- “That’s the beauty of the brain and that’s the beauty of children and the parent-to-child relationship because we can co-soothe them. We can co-regulate. We can change our approach to be more responsive and therapeutic.”
Dana Kay Resources:
Website - https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/adhdthriveinstitute
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/adhdthriveinstitute/
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LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/74302454/
Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/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/
As parents, we want the absolute best for our children, but it’s hard when our child is not confiding in us for important events that may have a significant effect on their behavior. What seems like a minor issue for one may seem like the sky is falling for another, so we should definitely be paying more attention to how our children react to certain situations.
In this episode, Dr. Aimie Apigian shares why we’re in an epidemic of overly anxious kids and adults, how we need to redefine what trauma actually is, how trauma therapy differs from traditional therapy, and more. We also talk about how traumatic events can be passed down from the mother’s nervous system to the child’s and how neurodevelopment plays a huge factor in ADHD and other mental disabilities amongst children.
Dr. Aimie is a Board-Certified Preventive Medicine physician, speaker, and founder of Trauma Healing Accelerated, LLC, Family Challenge Camps, and host of Bio-Optimize Summit. Today, she is here to talk about all things trauma and how to properly deal with it instead of finding ways to suppress it.
Key Takeaways:
[3:45] Understanding the different labels and diagnoses for our children’s disabilities
[6:45] We’re in an epidemic of overly traumatized and anxious kids
[13:37] Redefining trauma to help process it
[19:56] Working with kids with different trauma patterns
[27:03] How trauma healing differs from traditional therapy
[34:07] Neurodevelopment phase for kids with ADHD
How To Connect With Aimie:
Memorable Quotes:
- “One’s attachment style actually just refers to their relationship with the world and themselves, coming out of childhood.”
- “So you can have an avoidant attachment style, an anxious attachment style, you can have this disorganized attachment style, where it’s a combination of both avoidant and anxious. And then you can have a healthy style, which is what we all want our kids to have, which is, you know, we’re secure.”
- “As parents, we do our best. And what happens is that, as parents, we are passing on our nervous system to our children. Even when we think, oh, I won’t show them that side of myself, I won’t show them my insecurities, I won’t show them my fears… And yet, whatever our nervous system is, we pass that on to our children, and that happens non-verbally.”
- “It’s so important for us to be able to recognize these patterns in ourselves and know that most children are coming out of their childhood with a degree of insecurity. And it’s setting them up with a life that feels hard and lonely.”
- “One of the things actually that gives me a sense of how much trauma is in the child is the eye-contact. When I’m watching them engage with mom, how much eye-contact do they give mom? For some of the more severely traumatized kids I’ve worked with… they will only be able to look at their mom when they are lying to her.”
- “Parents need to be the answer for their children. That’s what they’re looking for. Children are looking for their parents to be the answer… It’s not possible to actually heal trauma when we send our children away to somebody else. We’ve got to do that work.”
Dana Kay Resources:
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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/
On this episode of Soaring Child, we had a conversation with Dr. Brian Stenzler. Brian is a Chiropractic Doctor and author. He is also co-founder of Dream Wellness and has operated numerous wellness centers in New York and California where he has helped thousands of families achieve their health and wellness goals.
There are many gems in this episode regarding chiropractic care and ADHD, but the main ideas are how negative stressors deeply impact the nervous system, how chiropractic care helps regulate those stressors in the spine which is where the nervous system flows, SEMG scans to see where the misalignment in your child’s spine may be, and more. We also discuss what is the appropriate age to start chiropractic care and the 5 essential keys to living a long and healthy life.
Brian is truly a masterful chiropractor who has taken his craft to the next level. Spine misalignments can have detrimental effects on our health, so it’s very important to get care for your child as soon as possible if they have been diagnosed with ADHD or other mental disorders. If you want to learn more about the keys to healing the spine and nervous system, be sure to pick up his book Dream Wellness: The 5 Keys of Raising Kids with a Lifetime of Physical and Mental Health, available anywhere books are sold!
Here is the link to find a Chiropractor that uses the technology discussed in the episode https://insightchiros.com/
Takeaways:
[3:41] What types of stressors negatively impact the nervous system
[7:14] What age is good to start chiropractic care
[9:26] How chiropractic care impacts the function of the nervous system
[15:54] SEMG scan to see misalignment areas
[21:30] What goes into the healing plan with chiropractic care
[29:00] DREAM – Diet, Relaxation, Exercise, Adjustment, and Mental Wellness
Where to find Dr. Brian Stenzler:
- Website: https://drbrianstenzler.com/
- IG: @drbrianstenzler
- Facebook: Brian Stenzler
Memorable quotes:
“A child would need to be realigned when they’re not in alignment. So if it’s at birth during the birthing process, that’s when it should happen. Or if it’s three months after birth, that’s when it should happen.”
“And that’s why it’s good to have a chiropractor in your health team. A kid is not going to tell you ‘hey my neck hurts’, or ‘I have a headache’. A baby is not going to be able to communicate that.”
“We live our lives in the nervous system, everyone of us. It doesn’t matter if you’re a day old or a hundred years old. Every organ, every muscle, every gland, every tissue, every single cell in the body knows exactly what to do, when to do it, and how to do it because the brain tells it so.”
“We always let the parent know we’re not here to treat any disease or condition. We’re looking to see how the nervous system is functioning.”
“As a chiropractor, the way that I practice is I never base where I was going to adjust based on the symptom, I did it based on what I found to be out of adjustment.”
“More times than not with ADHD, it’s almost always the atlas bone, the top bone of the neck and the axis below it. those are almost always the ones involved… and sometimes just by adjusting the atlas, the rest of the spine will follow.”
“So the course of care is going to be determined by the severity of the subluxation pattern, how long have they been out of adjustment for, what is their lifestyle like, what is their commitment… we have some kids that may need 2 or 3 times a week, some kids that need once a week… all depends on what it takes to reset that nervous system.”
“One of my mentors used to talk about rehabituation rather than rehabilitation… we want to create new habits for not only lifestyle but for the muscles to settle into their current place.”
Dana Kay Resources:
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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/
On this week’s episode of Soaring Child, I have a short but sweet episode. I’m proud to announce that my book, Thriving with ADHD: A Guide to Naturally Reducing ADHD Symptoms in Your Child, is launching into the world! Finally, parents will have a guide to effectively help their child with ADHD, something I wish I had when my child was first diagnosed.
The book will offer different crucial strategies to help support our children with ADHD naturally, such as the backbone of natural ADHD symptom reduction, which foods they should and should not eat, as well as a step-by-step guide to meal planning, supplements, superfoods, and more. I also talk about the most common obstacles caregivers run into when they begin changing their child’s diet and how to maneuver around them.
After my son’s diagnosis, I did not know what to do, where to start, or even how to start. With the help of this book, that will no longer be an issue for parents and caregivers. Order now and learn how to effectively reduce ADHD symptoms the natural way.
Key Takeaways
[4:31] What’s in the book
Memorable Quotes
“Can you relate to that desperate search for answers, that constant googling for something, for anything, that might actually help you get some relief from those challenging ADHD behaviors? If so, then this episode is definitely for you.”
“When I was looking for that book, I struck out, over and over again. There was no book for me that gave me the information I needed in a way that I could understand and really implement effectively.”
“Novelist, Toni Morrison, once said that, ‘If you find a book that you really want to read but it hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it’. So, that’s what I did!”
“I am so excited to announce that my book, Thriving with ADHD: A Guide to Naturally Reducing ADHD Symptoms in Your Child, is launching into the world! This is my first book, and I think it’s really going to be helpful for caregivers of children with ADHD.”
“In Chapter 1, we explore the backbone of natural ADHD symptom reduction, why it works, and what the science and the real life experience has taught me.”
“In Chapter 2 and 3, you’ll learn what foods to eat for ADHD as well as what foods to avoid and why. In Chapter 4 and 5, I’ll clear up any confusion you might have about superfoods, GMOs, and organic produce.”
“In Chapter 6, I’ll provide a step-by-step guide to meal planning, to remove all the stress and confusion of this often dreaded task. In chapter 7, I’ll help you avoid the traps that many caregivers I work with fall into.”
“Then in chapter 8, we’ll talk about supplements. In chapters 9 and 10, we’ll explore some of the more common obstacles caregivers of children with ADHD run into when they begin changing their diet.”
“In chapters 11 and 12, we’ll look at what to do when a caregiver makes all of these changes and their child is still struggling.”
Dana Kay Resources:
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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/
On this week’s episode of Soaring Child, we had a conversation with Jodi Cohen. Jodi is a Functional Practitioner, best-selling author, award-winning journalist, and founder of Vibrant Blue Oils. In this talk, we dive deep into the topic of essential oils and how they can help treat kids with ADHD.
Jodi discusses the many different types of oils and their intentions, the different ways to smell or consume oils, and how to choose the right oil for your child. Many times, we don’t get the right amount of oxygen or stimuli in the brain when our nervous system is under attack. So simply applying some oil around the nose will calm our nervous system down because we know that smell is deeply correlated with memory.
Jodi mentions that kids love scents. However, for those who don’t, there are other methods that can help ease their stress, like applying some oil on their hands or feet. She says that kids love it so much that they’ll have their oils in their backpack ready just in case their emotions get the best of them. Tune in to find out more on the correlation between essential oils and ADHD!
Takeaways:
[4:58] Jodi’s personal experience with ADHD
[9:41] What essential oils can help with ADHD
[11:38] Your child’s nervous system can be in the wrong gear
[15:35] Different ways to apply and consume oils
[19:55] How to instruct kids on how to use oils during school
[22:53] Jodi’s oil blends and their intentions for kids with ADHD
[25:32] Essential oils that are good for moms and adults
[26:47] Understanding cortisol and its effect on stress
Where to find Jodi Cohen:
https://boostthebrainbook.com/
Memorable quotes:
“One of the challenges with ADHD and anything related to different areas of the brain, is that it is super hard to get anything into the brain because it has a great security system.”
“The more you can kind of center yourself and ground yourself using oils like vetiver, cedar wood, frankincense, lavender, things that are kind of rooted in the earth.”
“Especially if you have a squirmy little guy who doesn’t necessarily like the smell of oils but will let you rub their feet. That’s a really great place to start. If you had to pick one, I would say vetiver or frankincense.”
“Out of all the ways that you can use oils, putting them on your skin, especially if they’re deluded, is the least harmful.”
“Smell is correlated with memory, so we just teach them… when your heart starts beating really fast, you can either teach them to apply the parasympathetic behind their earlobe, or you can just say, this is your happy smell.”
“It starts in your brain. Your hypothalamus tells your pituitary to tell your adrenal glands to release this stress hormone, cortisol, which gives you kind of the energy to deal with stressful situations.”
“Some of the moms that were skeptical are like, my kid always has it in their backpack. You know, it must be working. If something helps you, you don't forget to use it.”
“I don’t recommend using oils with kids that are under 2 years old just because they’re so little and oils are so powerful.”
Dana Kay Resources:
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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/
On this episode of the Soaring Child podcast, we had a conversation with Piper Gibson. Piper is a Board Certified Doctor of Natural Medicine, Holistic Nutrition, and Micronutrient Specialist. She is also a mother of a diagnosed child and walks us through her tumultuous yet amazing journey.
We dive into the symptoms of tics, main drivers of inflammation, nutrigenomics testing, and how we can change the influence of our genes. Piper puts a strong emphasis on getting the proper testing done for your child in order to really decipher what is causing their neurological disorder. Testing can be expensive, but she also discusses what people can do to make it as cost-efficient as possible. The food our child eats and the environment in which they live has a lot to do with how they act. It can also be genetic, which is not something that is talked about often.
Takeaways:
[3:29] Connection between tics and ADHD
[4:35] Symptoms and dangers of tics
[7:28] Main drivers of inflammation
[8:52] What influences our genes and how we can change them
[12:32] What is nutrigenomics
[14:44] Tests for people with a limited budget
[17:12] There’s no one-size-fits-all diet
[18:40] Importance of maintaining dietary changes
Where to find Piper Gibson:
https://www.regenerating.health/
Memorable quotes:
“When we talk about inflammation, it’s not just, oh I got inflammation in my pinky finger. It’s really systemic, perhaps our whole body.”
“It’s really a movement disorder and most symptoms happen facially. People are scrunching their faces and a lot of kids are jerking their necks or clapping their hands or rapid eye blinking.”
“Your environment plays a big role in how your body is going to function.”
“Really using the right test from the start and getting the right answers from somebody who knows how to analyze them is going to be worth any extra investment that you are going to make.”
“My first test would be a food sensitivity test just to really refine the diet.”
“I think that a huge part of the process for my clients is that it teaches their children how to listen to their body.”
Dana Kay Resources:
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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/
On this episode of the Soaring Child podcast, we had a conversation with Cindy Goldrich. Cindy is a mental health counselor, certified ADHD Clinical Service Provider, and teacher trainer. As a teacher trainer, she holds a big responsibility in training teachers how to properly work with kids with ADHD and other disabilities.
We dive into topics such as what the first steps are in teaching how to help with emotional kids, understanding key elements of working memory, and the importance of using simple steps when teaching. Above all, patience is the most important component of working with emotional kids. Dealing with ADHD can be tough, so it’s very important that parents maintain a close relationship with their child’s teacher to make sure they are following the proper steps.
Takeaways:
[4:21] Understanding working memory
[5:38] What teachers do to break down steps in teaching
[9:37] The emotional side of ADHD
[13:06] Explaining the social side of ADHD
[19:51] How to get a child to stay in their seat
[22:22] Why movement can be helpful to any kid or adult
[25:16] Steps parents should take if their child’s teacher is not teaching effectively
Where to find Cindy Goldrich:
email: cindy@ptscoaching.com
Memorable quotes:
“The first thing I want teachers to understand is what it’s like to be this child. What it’s like to be this child in the classroom.”
“Whether the teacher is a kindergarten teacher or a middle school teacher or a high school teacher, I think it’s really important for them to have that understanding so that they can work more fairly with the student.”
“One of the first things I do is help them understand executive functioning for all people, because we all have executive functioning.”
“When people ask me what I do for a living, I say I manage parental anxiety. I help teachers calm their class down.”
“I really help teachers and parents understand how to empower their students so they feel like they have a role and a responsibility for what's going on in their lives.”
“What I think teachers need to do is teach everybody how the brain works, and that some people’s brains get more activated when they move.”
“They actually found that chewing gum for some kids will help them do better on a test.”
Dana Kay Resources:
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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/
On this week’s episode of the Soaring Child Podcast, we had a conversation with Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge. Dr. Roseann is a Connecticut Certified School Psychologist, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and Board Certified Neurofeedback Provider (BCN). We discussed the importance of the very complex tool for treating kids with disabilities called neurofeedback. Research has actually shown that neurofeedback is far more effective and safer to use than psychostimulants, which are more than likely to have a side effect.
Neurofeedback is a process that changes the brainwaves in a child’s brain using measurement and reinforcement. People are wary of changing the electrical movement in their child’s brain, but research has shown that neurofeedback provides an abundance of benefits. Dr. Roseann explains how the procedure works and how it has been under major scrutiny by medical scientists and professionals.
Takeaways:
[1:14] What is neurofeedback
[8:52] Targeting working memory for neurofeedback
[20:55] How neurofeedback is effective for kids with ADHD
[23:41] Why care providers are not sharing this information
[29:10] At-home neurofeedback
Where to find Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge:
Tiktok, Youtube, & IG: Dr. Roseann
Facebook: Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge
Memorable quotes:
“It’s based on operative conditioning. That when you give somebody a reward, they are more likely to repeat that behavior. And the brain is the same; it learns it.”
“So that’s neurofeedback. You just reinforce the brain for changing from an unhealthy to healthy brainwave, and it’s very possible and it’s lasting. You can directly target very specific regions.”
“The brain then creates a new set point, a new homeostasis, and it’s able to function at a higher rate outside of the neurofeedback session on its own.”
“I was like, this is amazing. I haven’t slept, you know, because my baby was up, and I could just do this neurofeedback in my frontal lobes, and I can feel alert and I can feel good.”
“If anything in this podcast is opening your mind, to other possibilities, that nutrition and nutrients are the foundation to build the brain. And sometimes those things alone can rectify things.”
“There’s so much amazing research of kids with ADHD getting neurofeedback, and we know that it improves inattention, we know that it improves impulsivity, and we even know for kids that are moody or anxious, that it can improve those kinds of components.”
“Why aren’t primary care providers sharing that diet has to be the foundation? The diet feeds the brain. And then when you can reduce the inflammation in the body, bringing in therapies like neurofeedback to really optimize that brain, why isn’t that, you know?
“Since 2012, the American Academy of Pediatrics says neurofeedback is a level 1 intervention, the same as psych meds… but pediatricians are not telling parents that.”
Dana Kay Resources:
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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/
On this week’s episode of the Soaring Child podcast, we had a wonderful conversation with Haley Luckie. Haley is a school counselor and knows the importance of the connection between parents with kids that have a disability and their teachers and counselors. Parents need to be extremely attentive with the people that are around their child the most.
Haley dives into topics like the duties and benefits of a school counselor, how often they meet with kids on an individual basis, 504 plans, and how to help kids struggling with homework. She also explains what a pyramid of interventions is and how it is tiered to cater to a child’s specific needs.
We as parents need to be aware of not only our child’s actions but ours as well. We can either be healing our child’s issues or making them worse. Haley speaks about not overusing the word “no”, how not to approach our child’s issues in a judgmental tone, and the ability to redirect our kid’s attention. Learn how to help your child thrive at home and in school!
Takeaways:
[2:51] Partnering with your child’s teachers and counselors
[7:25] The benefits that a school counselor can provide
[9:10] How often a counselor meets with kids on an individual basis
[12:48] Pyramid of interventions
[15:20] How a family can obtain a 504 plan
[16:57] How to help ADHD kids with homework
[21:21] How to help kids succeed at home and school
[26:03] Nonverbal over verbal
Memorable quotes:
“A teacher is not trained for extremes, whereas a school counselor is much more trained for challenging behaviors.”
“The primary thing that a counselor usually supports is individual counseling to build your child’s toolbox of skills such as calming down, waiting their turn, developing and maintaining friendships.”
“Academically, tier 2 is re-teaching on grade-level standards, which a lot of our kids with ADHD need.”
“A 504 plan can support a child with any type of disability; it’s meant to kind of level the playing field for a child with a disability.”
“You can actually write a 504 plan based on the disability as long as the symptoms are present and they impede academic progress.”
“Because our kids do struggle with inattention a lot of times, they miss some really valuable instruction.”
“Kids have a major power bucket, and we need to fill that as often as possible… the more often you give them choices, the more often you fill that power bucket.”
“Validate your kids when you can. We overuse the word “no” as parents and educators, and that should really be reserved more for situations that are dangerous or really bad for our kids.”
“Kids become dependent on hearing the words if we talk them through everything.”
“When our kids get older, we kind of forget the power of redirection… sometimes we just have to get their mind to something else.”
Dana Kay Resources:
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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/
On this episode of the Soaring Child Podcast, we had a very informative conversation with metabolic health scientist/functional medicine educator, Brendan Vermeire. Breandaon discusses his tumultuous journey dealing with ADHD. Two weeks after he was diagnosed with a major depressive disorder and ADHD at the age of 21, Brendan overdosed. The diagnosis for these mental disabilities was supposed to help him, but instead, almost made him take his own life.
It’s no wonder that suicide is the 10th leading cause of death for Americans. Brendan withstood a lot at a young age and to add to his problems, he was in a toxic relationship. But it was in this relationship where he began to try to figure out his partner’s mental instabilities that he was introduced to the world of functional medicine. He became obsessed with health, specifically the dangers of oxidative stress and inflammation in the body.
Brendan knows exactly how over-diagnosed mental disorders have become. We have become so fixated on what’s wrong with our child instead of becoming fixated on what’s wrong with the environment. By simply cutting out fake foods from your child’s diet, living in a cleaner, mold-free space, and other fundamental changes, you can save money, as well as improve your child’s peace of mind. Tune in, listen, and learn about the importance of metabolic and mental health!
Takeaways:
[3:00] Reasons why Brendan became a health scientist
[7:07] Brendan’s steps after mental institution
[11:03] What really causes ADHD
[13:09] The importance of knowing your biochemistry
[16:59] Contributing factors to oxidative stress and inflammation
[19:20] Optimizing the gut-brain connection
[28:21] Breaking the ADHD diagnosis and medication stigma
Memorable quotes:
“What we’re doing with mental health and psychology is so butchered.”
“Then I was actually officially diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder and ADHD at the age of 21, and it was actually like two weeks later that I woke up in the intensive care unit after overdosing, intentionally overdosing on my wellbutrins.”
“I think these diagnostic labels: the ADHD, the autism, major depressive disorder, or bipolar; I think they’re really really asinine labels that really just don’t make sense… they’re focused more on the label rather than other physiological issues.”
“With oxidative stress and inflammation, like those are the two mechanisms that drive any illness.”
“Focus on what we have control on as opposed to focusing on what we do not have control of.”
“88% of Americans are considered metabolically ill and 70% are overweight or obese, and 43% are diabetic and 30% have a fatty liver.”
“Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death for Americans, and Alzheimer’s is #6.”
“You can’t get better in the environment that made you sick.”
“If you’re kid is eating fake food, they’re sedentary, you have to get them active., y You have to feed them high quality real food.”
“50% of the kids I work with, we change the diet, we don’t need to spend the money on lab testing… the fundamentals are the way to go for sure.”
Dana Kay Resources:
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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/
In this week’s episode of the Soaring Child Podcast, we had a delightful and insightful conversation with Andrea Daigle. Andrea has been on her journey with treating her ADHD-diagnosed son for about four years, and she shares the key tools and approaches she took in order to implement healthier eating and social habits for her son.
The main topic we discussed in this episode is how much diet can affect behavior. We all know that establishing a dietary system that consists of whole and organic foods is the best approach, but it can be costly. So, Andrea shares her secret to keeping the price of “eating healthy” at a low rate. The key is to try to find a system that works for your child and your family.
Andrea puts a strong emphasis on implementing the right system for one’s child. Every child is different and one specific system is not going to get results for every single child. Parents have to try things out and fixate on what works for their child and what does not. But the important thing is to try. Get started making the right changes for your child and your family.
Takeaways:
[2:59] The start of Andrea’s journey in treating their son with ADHD
[4:37] Andrea’s son’s adverse reaction to the medication
[7:19] The reason why Andrea connected with The Soaring Child
[10:48] How families should start to make dietary changes
[17:15] Getting kids to transition from dairy milk to non-dairy milk
[19:50] Keeping the cost of “eating healthy” low
[22:31] How to deal with a picky eater
[26:17] How to deal with friends’ birthday parties when they’re implementing changes in diet
[29:35] Key final takeaways
Where to Find Andrea Daigle:
For a free call with Andrea and the team at ADHD Thrive Institute https://adhdthrivemethod.com/meet
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Memorable quotes:
“But in the process of me exploring these different avenues… you know… working with doctors… medication and that sort of thing, he started having outbursts, tantrums, and just… a lot of emotional dysregulation.”
“It got to the point where the school was calling me every day so I did it… I put him on medication, and it was awful. He had the most violent rages on that medication, and it just exacerbated the problem.”
“The number one thing that was the most eye-opening was that my son, at 7 years old, said, ‘Mommy, I feel happy, I feel good.’ And that was when we knew we were making a difference.”
“ A very good place to begin is taking a look at those snacks. It’s a very good place to start for everybody. Look at those snacks and what’s coming in and out of those packages.”
“The thing you want to do with birthday parties is be prepared. We always want to be prepared and plan ahead. The very first thing to do is call and find out what’s being served at the birthday party.”
“We started this journey when my son was 7. He is almost 11 years old now, and he chooses to eat this way. If we go to a party, he’s the one that takes charge of what we bring, what that sweet treat is, because he doesn’t want to go backwards. He doesn’t want to feel what he used to feel.”
“The last thing I want to say is if you’re feeling overwhelmed, or you’re feeling like you have nothing left to try, or your children are really struggling, you haven’t tried implementing diet and nutrition changes, now is the time. Don’t sit on it. Don’t wait. Don’t even take a second guess about it. Now is this time, because it is going to be the best decision you will ever make for you and your family.”
Dana Kay Resources:
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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/
On this episode of the Soaring Child Podcast, we continue our journey in omitting the top 5 worst foods for kids with ADHD: gluten, dairy, soy, sugar, and artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives. I dive deep into studies as well as personal cases that prove my point that these foods are not the types of foods we should be feeding our children, our guests, and ourselves.
It’s hard to give up the foods we’ve grown up eating like milk, bread, cake, cookies, all that good comfort food we know and love. But studies have concluded that these foods are heavily processed, contain gluten that may cause opioid-like effects on the body, cause extreme amounts of inflammation, disturb our digestive system, and much much more.
Tune in to one of the most important talks people should listen to if they have a child with ADHD, or even have ADHD themselves and want to do something about it. The fact that the US allows ingredients in certain foods that are banned in countries throughout Europe and other parts of the world should certainly be an alarm to people who regularly consume gluten, dairy, soy, sugar, and anything artificial.
Takeaways:
[7:10] Gluten can cause opioid-like effects on the body
[10:20] The glutamate effect
[12:03] List of foods with high gluten level
[13:33] Reasons to cut out dairy from child’s diet
[16:28] Reasons to cut out soy from child’s diet
[18:52] Heavy dangers of sugar
[26:06] Reasons to cut artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives from child’s diet
Memorable Quotes:
“It’s baffling to me that the United States continues to allow ingredients into their food supply that are not even food. It’s no wonder that we have so many staggering health issues.”
“Inflammation isn’t the only issue with gluten, though. Gluten also has the potential to create opioid-like effects in some individuals.”
“When we removed gluten from my son’s diet, he became a completely different person. Calm, focused, able to sit still. One of the moms I work with said the same thing about her son.”
“One thing to keep in mind when removing gluten is that some people go through a gluteomorphin response; think of this like a detox period. During this period, their ADHD symptoms might actually get worse for a short period of time before they get better.”
“Dairy, like gluten, also creates inflammatory responses in the body… about 50% of those who have a gluten sensitivity also have a dairy sensitivity.”
“Some researchers suggest that 3 out of every 4 people have an unknown sensitivity to dairy.”
“Dairy intolerance creates digestive problems, allergies, acne, asthma, and a whole host of other issues.”
“Simple carbs should be avoided or seriously limited. Now, complex carbs on the other hand, come from vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts, and seeds. Complex carbs help sustain healthy blood sugar levels.”
“Companies may not listen to our voices, but they will listen to our money. If enough of us refuse to buy products that contain artificial food coloring, they would be forced to make a change.”
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/74302454/
Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/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/
On this episode of The Soaring Child Podcast, the topic of discussion is the number 1 treatment for kids with ADHD, and that’s a functional and nutritious diet. Many doctors know about the inadequacies of ineffectiveness of medicine like Adderall, but still continue to prescribe it to kids, instead of focusing on the root of the problem, which starts in the gut. 80% of the body’s entire immune system exists in the gut, therefore diet is the main factor when it comes to illness and disease.
We dive deep into the dangers of not only traditional western medicine, but also the dangers of the types of food we are feeding to our children. There are several studies now that show how an improved diet is much more effective in treating ADHD than traditional medication. There are also many studies that show how the consumption of gluten, dairy, artificial preservatives, and other food groups are exacerbating the immunological progression of our children.
It’s time to change the traditional way of treating ADHD. The studies are available, and now more than ever with the advancement of technology. There are no more excuses one can give. I’ve attached the studies mentioned on the podcast if one wants to pursue more insight. Enjoy!
Videos discussed in this episode:
KEY TAKEAWAYS (with timestamps):
[1:31] Gut and brain connection
[8:15] Dangers of leaky gut
[12:18 ] Important case studies on ADHD
[15:48] The dangers of Adderall
[17:34] Benefits of dairy-free and gluten-free diet
[23:05] 5 terrible foods to give kids with ADHD
MEMORABLE QUOTES:
“This is the main thing you have to do, or else everything else that we discuss on this podcast are not going to be as effective. This is like the foundation for everything.”
“80% of the body’s entire immune system exists in the walls of the gut.”
“90-95% of the body’s serotonin, and 50% of the body’s dopamine, is also produced from the gut.”
“leaky gut is when food particles slip out of the intestinal walls and head into the bloodstream. When this occurs, the body recognizes the food particles as foreign matter and then creates an immunological response”
“leaky gut might show up in the following ways: things like inflammation, malabsorption of essential nutrients, transfer of toxins to the brain, which results in poor concentration, poor memory, anxiety, depression, and behavioral issues”
“In 2002, a study was done to show the connection between food intolerances and depression. The study concluded that, the patient’s symptoms of depression considerably improved on an elimination diet.”
“The adderral ratio on parent responses on who got better compared to who got worse, was 0.7–1. What that means is that for every 0.7 children who got better, 1 child got worse using Adderall… more children got worse when using Adderall.”
“parents who implemented a gluten-free and dairy-free diet for their children, showed a 24–1 ratio. That means that for ever 24 kids that got better, only 1 child got worse”
“It’s time for something to change. It’s time for the first line of treatment to be food, rather than a prescription that has a 50% of making it worse”
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/74302454/
Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/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/
In this week's episode, Dana Kay is accompanied by seasoned child and adolescent therapist Ashley Gobeil in a tranquil discussion around the reduction of ADHD symptoms in children; especially for parents who are new to the diagnosis.
Dana and Ashley cover a wide range of topics that affect the severity of symptoms in our children and how we as parents can help rein in some of these symptoms. Much of this episode highlights ways that we can ultimately create and maintain our own calm so that we can show up lovingly and consistently, giving our children the “over-the-top empathy” that their highly-sensitive bodies need for harmony and healing.
By learning how to hold space for them (while also, holding space for ourselves), slowly but surely, our children will feel safe to unfold fully into their humanness with more ease and comfort than the stigmas may suggest.
Key Takeaways:
(3:15) Caring for a child who's recently been diagnosed with ADHD is to first, consider how to care for yourself and better understand the situation
(4:14) Slow down the process, consider: How does the diagnosis, the reality, etc. feel for you individually and as a family?
(5:57) Looking beyond behaviors, what adds to the symptoms, emotional and family stressors, food, support available or lacking, school environment, behavior, sensitivities
(9:39) Neurobiology – how the brain operates, child development bottom up in-utero-adulthood, how the entire system works and how is it different for kids with ADHD.
(12:08) Fight, flight or freeze response activated when children are overwhelmed can show up as the screaming, yelling, fighting, and “defiant” behaviors that generally receive backlash
(12:58) Food is very integral to the ultimate management of ADHD symptoms
(22:08) It can be exhausting as a parent, breaks are okay; just aim to communicate that need in a way the child can understand so that they still feel safe/secure.
(24:41) -- Every difficult moment can also be spun into a teaching moment; it really helps them develop neural pathways so the next time it happens, we can remind them of the tools we’ve built together
Where to find Ashley Gobeil
For more information about Ashley's parenting program, please go here - https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhd
Memorable Quotes
“We can be the external regulators for our child when they don’t have the internal regulation they need.”
“Looking beyond behaviors, what actually aggravates ADHD symptoms.”
“Children will learn about the world through our experience of their experience.”
“We need to continue to ride that wave of emotion and every time show up the same way as a parent, with consistency.”
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/74302454/
Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/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/
On this week’s episode of The Soaring Child Podcast, we had Tara Hunkin, a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Certified GAPS Practitioner, Mother, and Founder of My Child Will Thrive. Our conversation revolved around the topics of the key steps parents should take after their child has been diagnosed with ADHD.
Tara dives deep into subjects such as how she got started in her career in neurodevelopmental disabilities, the holistic approaches for treatment, proper ways of processing a child’s diagnosis, primitive reflexes, gut healing, and much more.
We are what we consume, and Tara makes sure that parents are well aware of this, especially those with children with struggling ADHD or other neurological disabilities. Tune in, listen, learn, and grow your knowledge of ADHD to better the lives of your children, your friends, and yourselves!
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
[2:55] Tara’s start to her career in neurodevelopmental disabilities.
[6:36] A holistic approach to treating your child with ADHD.
[11:28] How to properly deal with a child’s diagnosis:
[16:18] How much consuming the right foods is essential for children with ADHD.
[19:27] The importance of knowing about a child’s primitive reflexes and how to properly treat them.
[24:33] Core tools parents should use and practice.
[30:08] Key final takeaways.
WHERE TO FIND THE GUEST: Tara Hunkin
Website: mychildwillthrive.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tara-hunkin/?originalSubdomain=ca
MEMORABLE QUOTES:
“Getting a diagnosis was great for googling, but for us, it wasn’t until I realized it was really a holistic approach that we had to do until we really started to make progress…”
“I found what I was good at was coming up with systems and processes to help parents manage the overall understanding and care they have to do and how to make decisions on taking the right steps…”
“Removing those toxins from their environment helps support their detox pathways so they don’t have to work as hard as well…”
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/74302454/
Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/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/
Dr. Elisa Song is an integrative pediatrician, pediatric functional medicine expert, and “mama” to Kenzi and Bodi.
Through her integrative pediatric practice, Whole Family Wellness, she has helped thousands of kids get to the root causes of their health concerns and helped their parents how to help their children thrive in body, mind, and spirit. She does this by integrating conventional pediatrics with functional medicine: homeopathy, acupuncture, herbal medicine, and essential oils.
Dr. Song joins Dana Kay to share the telltale signs of ADHD in young children, why it’s vital to highlight and embrace your child’s “zone of genius”, how to optimize your child’s diet and lifestyle, and the role of medication in treating ADHD.
Takeaways:
[3:47] Dr. Song shares what to look for if you suspect that your child has ADHD.
[9:38] Identify your child’s “zone of genius” rather than scolding them for what you perceive as shortcomings (ex. being hyperfocused).
[12:21] Dr. Song speaks on how she assesses whether or not a child has ADHD, and explains the types of sensory challenges that may mistakenly be attributed to ADHD.
[17:15] How important is it to have a diagnosis, really?
[22:27] Dr. Song does a deep dive into her personalized approach to working with ADHD children.
[27:06] If food is medicine, you should always focus first and foremost on how to nourish your child’s brain.
[33:18] Lifestyle is also a major factor in health and wellness. At the top of the list, ensure that your child is getting adequate sleep.
[40:40] Dr. Song explains the role of medication in treating ADHD.
[43:49] The most important thing you can do as a family is to sit down periodically and take an inventory of all your child’s strengths.
Where to Find Dr. Elisa Song:
Website: https://www.healthykidshappykids.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrElisaSongMD
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthykids_happykids/
Memorable Quotes:
“We don’t want kids to be self-identifying: labeling themselves as ‘troublemaker’ or the kid that nobody wants to have a playdate with.”
"Unfortunately, conventional pediatrics still tends to be a one-size-fits-all approach. With functional and integrative medicine, it’s really about unfolding your child’s unique story.”
"If your gut isn’t healthy, you’re not going to have enough neurotransmitters to keep your brain healthy.”
“You can’t out-supplement an unhealthy diet and lifestyle.”
“Lifestyle is medicine; but, especially for brains that are not as healthy and happy as they could be.”
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/74302454/
Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/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/
Welcome to the very first episode of The Soaring Child Podcast! This show offers hope to families of children with ADHD and helps them learn to thrive at home, at school, and in life using food and natural strategies.
Our host, Dana Kay, is a Board Certified Holistic Health and Nutrition Practitioner. Her promise to parents is that you can reduce your child’s symptoms. You can have a calm and peaceful household that you know you deserve.
To kick off the podcast, Dana shares her personal journey, from the fateful revelation that her own son Oliver had ADHD, to the moment she began to question the “experts” and their overreliance on medication, to dedicating her life to helping thousands of families just like hers turn their lives around for the better!
Takeaways:
[1:19] As a parent, you can get control over your child’s ADHD symptoms without too much pain, years of education, or trial-and-error.
[2:28] Dana shares her experience in raising her own ADHD son in a variety of environments.
[6:25] Dana explains how her pediatrician’s treatment plan for her son did more harm than good.
[8:57] Medication, as it turned out, did more harm than good. Dana began questioning the “experts” and eventually decided to turn to natural methods.
[11:12] Dana lays out the steps she took to reduce her son’s symptoms to the point where he seemed a completely different kid in just three months.
Memorable Quotes:
“You can reduce your child’s symptoms. You can have a calm and peaceful household that you know you deserve.”
"I believe that every child, ADHD or not, deserves the opportunity to soar.”
"I find focus to be one of the last things that improve as you heal the gut.”
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/74302454/
Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/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/
Here is a place where you will learn how to address your child's ADHD symptoms naturally so you can stop walking on eggshells & bring back peace & calm to your home.
Host Dana Kay, is a Board Certified Holistic Health and Nutrition Practitioner, on a mission to assist families who have children with ADHD.
Within each episode, you will receive insight on how to support your child with ADHD through nutrition and functional lab testing, discover HIDDEN stresses and dysfunctions that may be holding your child back, as well as implement a holistic and all-natural family approach to health and wellness.
Together, we can find balance, peace & happiness the natural way. After all, every child deserves to soar!
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/74302454/
Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/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://adhdthrivemethod.com/masterclass-rego-page
ADHD Parenting Course - https://adhdthrivemethod.com/adhd-thrive-jump-start-parenting-4-adhd
ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids Program - https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/packages/
