Soaring Child: Thriving with ADHD

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80: Leaky Gut with Dana Kay Oct 26, 2023

Show notes

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/

79: Making a Gluten-Free Lifestyle Work for You with Debby Monaghan Oct 19, 2023

Show notes

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/

78: Healthy Candy Options for Halloween with Dana Kay Oct 12, 2023

Show notes

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/

77: The Modern Health Epidemic in Children with Beth Lambert Oct 05, 2023

Show notes

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/

76: Teaching Social Skills to Kids with ADHD with Kolby Kail Sep 28, 2023

Show notes

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/

75: Answers to Common Questions about Natural Remedies for ADHD with Andrea Daigle Sep 21, 2023

Show notes

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:

Does food really matter for kids with ADHD?
Where should families start with supplementation?
What can parents do about emotional dysregulation?
Do families really need to be 100% gluten-dairy-soy free?
What can parents do about picky eating?
What labs do you recommend to families of children with ADHD?
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/

74: HTMA (Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis) Testing with Lisa Pitel-Killah Sep 14, 2023

Show notes

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

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73: ADHD & Shame-Based Behavior with Ashley Gobeil Sep 07, 2023

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Does your child show behaviors like envy, anger, anxiety, sadness, depression, loneliness, isolation, or even avoidance? Does your child have lower self-esteem and negative self-talk?

If so, you definitely want to tune in to today's episode. My guest, Ashley Gobeil, is no stranger to frequent listeners of the Soaring Child podcast, and we are excited once again to welcome her back. Ashley is a highly experienced therapist. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, a Masters in Social Health & Counseling, and a Masters of Social Work Qualifying. She has also completed a range of certifications on family therapy, developmental trauma, attachment theory, and more.

Ashley works in a variety of contexts including childcare, schools, child and adolescent mental health, domestic and family violence, family divorce, and childhood trauma. She has specific experience with children who have been given the diagnoses of ADHD, ODD and learning difficulties. She also shares her knowledge with other professionals in the sector by running a variety of educational training programs.

Ashley joins the show today to talk about the connection between shame and ADHD and to help parents learn how to navigate the delicate balance between correcting behavior while also accepting a child for who they are and building up their self-esteem.

Here are the links mentioned in the episode:

Facebook Live Training with Ashley Gobeil - https://www.facebook.com/groups/AdhdAnxietyParentSupport/posts/1714596859061138/

Grab our ADHD-specific parenting online course for 50% off through Sep 15, 2023 - https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parenting-adhd

*Coupon Code: DANA50

Downloadable tips to build self esteem in children: https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/opt-in-free-resource-self-esteem-4-kids

Key Takeaways:

[2:41] The connection between shame & ADHD

[4:50] Signs that indicate children are experiencing deep shame

[5:07] The Shield of Shame

[10:08] How parents can help kids who are experiencing shame

[16:51] What to do when kids escalate or get angry when parents try to hold space for strong feelings

[24:34] What parents can do to improve self-esteem & help kids who are experiencing shame

[27:07] Why it's important to not use praise too much

[29:09] The Love Languages

[33:17] Key topics covered inside the ADHD Thrive Jumpstart 4 Parenting Program

[35:55] Final tips for parents to help kids experiencing shame

Memorable Moments:

"When we say 'shame,' it's their negative self-talk, and it seems to be very common with ADHD."

"By the age of 10, kids with ADHD have received 20,000 more negative messages than their peers."

"There seems to be quite a strong relationship between shame and ADHD that develops over time."

"The feeling of shame is different from guilt. Guilt is, 'I've done something wrong. My behavior was wrong.' Whereas, shame is, 'I'm bad.'"

"There's 4 categories of behavior that sit on that shield (of shame): minimizing…blame…denying…and rage."

"We want to just accept where they're at, in that moment, without wanting to move them too quickly into reassurance."

"When that child is experiencing shame, they really need to experience us as holding the space for them to experience that."

"Vulnerability and shame…they sit together."

"Some children, in particular where there has been a developed sense of shame or poor sense of self or lower self-esteem, receiving help can be pretty tricky as well."

"You absolutely can support your child to develop a more positive sense of self."

"We can shift their trajectory. It doesn't mean they're going to be struggling forever. We can support them to develop a more positive view…of who they are."

How to Connect with Ashley Gobeil

Follow Ashley on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/ashleychildtherapies/

Jumpstart for Parenting program: https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parenting-adhd (Use code DANA50 for 50% off now through Sep 15th)

Dana Kay Resources:

Website: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ADHDThriveInstitute/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adhdthriveinstitute/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ADHDThriveInstitute

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-thrive-institute/mycompany/

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/adhdthriveinstitute/

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International Best Selling Book, Thriving with ADHD – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/book/

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72: Emotional Intelligence for Kids with ADHD with Stephanie Pinto Aug 31, 2023

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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

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71: The Dangers of Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs) for Kids with ADHD with Lloyd Burrell Aug 24, 2023

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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:

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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/

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