Soaring Child: Thriving with ADHD

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50: ADHD from a Psychiatric Perspective with Dr. Achina Stein Mar 30, 2023

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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/

49: Conception and Beyond - Preparing our Bodies for Optimum Health with Dr. Aumatma Simmons Mar 23, 2023

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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/

48: Foundations of Health with Dr. Joel Warsh Mar 16, 2023

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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/

47: Vision Challenges & ADHD with Dr. Bryce Appelbaum Mar 09, 2023

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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/

46: A Healthy Plate to Support ADHD with Andrea Daigle Mar 02, 2023

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A Healthy Plate to Support ADHD with Andrea Daigle

The foundation of health is diet and balanced nutrition. But sometimes, especially when first starting out, it is difficult to know how to balance the plate. In this episode of the Soaring Child, Andrea Daigle breaks it down for us. How do I create a healthy, balanced plate? How do I know how much protein, how many vegetables, how much fruit, etc?

Andrea Daigle is a regular on the show and part of the ADHD Thrive Institute team. She's a board certified holistic health practitioner and also an FDNP. She has worked with children who have behavioral disorders and learning disabilities for many years. She specializes in coaching families through implementing diet and nutrition changes, including helping with meal planning, creating buy-in, maximizing time in the kitchen, and so much more.

She's also proficient in interpreting labs, customizing diet and supplement protocols, and supporting our wonderful clients through their natural healing journey. Andrea is also a mom who has been through this journey herself, so she knows exactly what steps are necessary to find success.

In this episode, discover how to build a healthy plate to support your child's ADHD naturally.

Key Takeaways:

[4:48] The challenges Andrea faced when she first began her journey

[6:09] The importance of protein

[7:38] Protein-rich breakfast ideas

[9:30] Whole grains

[11:41] Veggies

[13:42] Fruit

[15:26] Healthy fats

[17:43] Favorite replacement products

[22:35] What to drink

[25:31] Treats

Memorable Moments:

"Healthy balanced meals are so incredibly important, no matter what your diet looks like."

"Going gluten and dairy free doesn't mean you have to give up on taste."

"When we're building a plate, we want to start with those foundations. Start with protein."

"The more vegetables, the better."

"As you are transitioning through a gluten free, dairy free diet, those dark, leafy greens are loaded with calcium."

"Healthy fats are critical for the growth and development of our compromised kids."

"You want to make sure you are drinking at least 6 cups of water a day and if you want to aim high, half their body weight up to their full body weight in ounces."

"If they're not drinking enough, play a game."

As discussed on this podcast, if you would like to talk to Andrea or one of our team on a free call, you can use this link - https://bit.ly/3X5ZVvT

Here is Dana's favorite water bottle that is mentioned in the podcast.

How to Connect with Andrea Daigle

Free call: https://bit.ly/3X5ZVvT

Dana Kay Resources:

Website: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/

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

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

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

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

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

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adhd_thriveinstitute

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

Free Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally Masterclass – https://bit.ly/3GAbFQl

ADHD Parenting Course – https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhd

ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids Program – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/packages/

45: CBD Oil and ADHD with Liz Carlile Feb 23, 2023

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On this week's episode of Soaring Child, we are exploring an interesting topic - CBD oil and ADHD. CBD is one of the most highly researched plants and has been shown to be beneficial for a variety of body systems. In this episode, we discuss how it can benefit children with ADHD, as well as their caregivers.

Liz Carlisle is the host of the Motherhood Unstressed podcast. Through the show Liz converses with brilliant minds to empower and uplift her audience of women all over the world to live with less stress and more purpose and joy.

Liz is interested in the importance of non-negotiable self-care for mothers informed by personal experience. All of these pieces of the puzzle culminate into the brand Motherhood Unstressed, which believes that life is meant to be rich with purpose, cherished with loved ones, and wholeheartedly enjoyed.

Key Takeaways:

[3:01] What is CBD oil?

[3:40] What is the difference between CBD and THC?

[5:37] How does CBD oil help balance that system?

[6:44] Is CBD legal?

[9:24] Does CBD help ADHD symptoms?

[13:33] How did Liz get into CBD?

[22:08] Why does quality matter in CBD?

Memorable Quotes:

"CBD is short for cannabidiol and is simply one molecule out of many in the cannabis plant. I think a lot of people hear cannabis plant, and they immediately think of the marijuana plant, but the cannabis plant is kind of like the overarching plant that you can split into the marijuana plant or if it contains less than a certain amount of THC in it, it becomes hemp."

"An interesting point is that we actually make our own cannabinoids. That's why it's called the endocannabinoid system because we produce cannabinoids, and we actually produce it during exercise, during sleep, all of these healthy practices, but most of us don't produce enough."

"It is legal in all 50 states because again, it's coming from the hemp plant. It's not a marijuana plant so you're not violating any federal laws."

"I tell my clients that when you start taking CBD, up the amount that you would normally do in the morning. You could take some in the afternoon and then at night so that you build up that reserve in your system."

"The only side effects I could imagine is if you took way too much, you would probably want to lay down and take a nap."

"When I first started Motherhood Unstressed, I was doing a little bit of mommy influencing and that kind of stuff. And so a CBD brand reached out to me to promote their product."

"Living intentionally to me means starting your day with the intention of like, I know, stuff is going to get crazy. That's the nature of life. But I'm not going to let these outside circumstances overwhelm me."

"I can't control anything else…but I can control how I react to it."

"When a stressful situation comes, centering yourself back into that intention, you know, can be so, so powerful."

"Think about what that does in someone's life, when you go out into your day, and you're not constantly reacting to things."

"CBD is an amazing plant for so many reasons. But it is a great plant for pulling heavy toxic metals out of the ground. They actually used the hemp plant to clean up Chernobyl…So, quality matters."

How to Connect with Liz Carlile:

Website: https://www.motherhoodunstressed.com/

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

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpY6K-FcNoqfX59OK1K3AOA

Podcast: https://lizcarlile.libsyn.com/

Dana Kay Resources:

Website: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/

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

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

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

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

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

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adhd_thriveinstitute

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

Free Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally Masterclass – https://bit.ly/3GAbFQl

ADHD Parenting Course – https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhd

ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids Program – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/packages/

44: Parenting Your ADHD Child – 2 Dads Chime In with Dave and Keith Feb 16, 2023

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What are some of the common hesitations many dads feel when walking this journey with a child with ADHD?

In this episode of the Soaring Child podcast, 2 dads chime in and share with us about some of the challenges, obstacles, and hesitations they felt when first learning how to reduce ADHD symptoms naturally with their children.

"Is this going to work? Can we trust this?"

"I don't want to spend the money on 'another thing' that may or may not work!"

"I don't want my child to feel different."

In this episode, Dave and Keith shared their personal experiences in helping their children on this journey and offered advice to both moms and dads tuning in who might be nervous about starting the natural journey to reduce ADHD symptoms.

Key Takeaways:

[4:02] About Dave and Keith

[8:21] ADHD symptoms their children were experiencing

[16:12] Hesitations about natural solutions for ADHD

[23:08] The common hesitation - "It won't work!"

[29:48] The common hesitation - "I don't want to waste the money!"

[31:16] The biggest obstacles Dave and Keith faced and how they overcame them

[45:35] Their advice for moms who are nervous to discuss natural solutions with their partners

Memorable Moments:

"Everything that seemed 'traditional' didn't work for us and didn't do anything for us, so it just became the time that we said, 'Let's try something more non-traditional.'"

"The cost of your program - which seemed like a lot upfront - was less than every other thing combined that didn't work."

"It doesn't really matter the cost. I'm trying to help my son be a better version of himself."

"If we medicate this child, we might gain something, but what are we going to lose?...It works sometimes, but other times it causes more problems than it solves."

"I looked at this girl every day and saw the struggle she was having. To me, there was no price on trying to figure that out. It was just that simple."

"I didn't want her to feel different because of something we were trying to do to help her."

"One of the things people are going to be worried about going in to this is that their kids are going to feel deprived. I can tell you 99% of the time, our daughter does not feel deprived."

"We had a lot of stuff to pull out of her diet, but it's worked. We've managed it. After a while, it didn't seem scary. It was just the everyday routine."

"Like any other thing you are doing as you're raising a child, if you're doing it as a team, it's probably going to turn out better."

"Don't say to your husband, 'Do this for me.' Do it for the child. And if there's anything you wouldn't do for the well-being of your child, then shame on you. You definitely got in the wrong business of being a parent."

Here is the link to podcast mentioned on this episode - https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/podcast/soaring-child-episode-22/

Dana Kay Resources:

Website: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/

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

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

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

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

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

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adhd_thriveinstitute

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

Free Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally Masterclass – https://bit.ly/3GAbFQl

ADHD Parenting Course – https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhd

ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids Program – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/packages/

43: Overcoming Burnout with David Greenwood Feb 09, 2023

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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

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42: Balancing the Brain with Dr. Titus Chiu Feb 02, 2023

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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

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41: ADHD & Anxiety with Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum Jan 26, 2023

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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/

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