Soaring Child: Thriving with ADHD

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10: The Game-Changing Tool for Kids with ADHD with Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge Jun 16, 2022

Show notes

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:

https://drroseann.com/

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:

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/

09: The Importance of Teachers & School Counselors with Haley Luckie Jun 09, 2022

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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:

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/

08: From Overdoser to Overachiever: The Story of Brendan Vermeire Jun 02, 2022

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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:

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/

07: Dealing With Dietary and Social Changes with Andrea Daigle May 26, 2022

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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

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

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

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:

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/

06: The ADHD Diet, part 2: The 5 Worst Foods to Feed Kids with ADHD May 19, 2022

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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/

05: The ADHD Diet, part 1: Addressing the #1 Treatment for Kids with ADHD May 12, 2022

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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:

Functional Lab Testing - https://adhdthrivemethod.com/lab-testing-for-adhd
Leaky Gut and ADHD - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E52P8h3HHMk&t=368s

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/

04: How to Parent a Child Newly Diagnosed with ADHD with Ashley Gobeil May 03, 2022

Show notes

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/

03: Key Steps to Follow After ADHD Diagnosis with Tara Hunkin Apr 26, 2022

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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/

02: Embracing Your Child's Zone of Genius with Dr. Elisa Song Apr 21, 2022

Show notes

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/

01: Every Child Deserves the Opportunity to Soar Apr 21, 2022

Show notes

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