Soaring Child: Thriving with ADHD

Halloween is right around the corner, and this holiday is often laden with foods that are chock full of gluten, dairy, soy, artificial flavors, colors, and an excessive amount of sugar - ingredients that can exacerbate ADHD symptoms.

This episode will help you reclaim the magic of Halloween while staying true to your commitment to healthier living. You don't have to sacrifice fun for well-being. Indeed, the two can co-exist.

Links mentioned in the episode:

Episode #6 - The ADHD Diet, Part 2 - https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/podcast/soaring-child-episode-6/

Switch Witch Book - https://amzn.to/3drg1Po

Natural Candy Store - https://www.naturalcandystore.com/?a=UfEIMe

Yum Earth - https://amzn.to/2YjHlXF

Enjoy Life - https://amzn.to/3uFEGDN

Unreal - https://amzn.to/3LxiPHd

Free2B - https://amzn.to/3RXthKt

Key Takeaways:

[3:43] How sugar affects children with ADHD

[10:11] How much sugar is okay for kids with ADHD?

[11:58] How artificial flavors and colors affect children with ADHD

[16:51] Label reading 101

[19:03] 5 strategies to make Halloween healthier and allergen-free

Memorable Moments:

”Blood sugar management is important for all of us, whether we have diabetes or not….Unstable blood sugar contributes to a whole host of problems.”

”Food, especially candy, should not be the go-to reward for students.”

“The ADHD symptoms many children battle can be tied directly to fluctuating blood sugar.”

”Children with ADHD do NOT need another thing to make them more impulsive, hyperactive, or restless; they battle it enough as it is without sugar heaping on additional challenges.”

”The less you and your family eat sugar, the healthier you will be.”

”The United States allows certain chemicals into the food supply that other countries ban, restrict, or require a warning label with.”

”Consumers in America should be offered the same ingredients as those outside of the USA, rather than their chemical counterparts.”

“Companies might not listen to our voices, but they will listen to our money.”

”One of the most important things parents can do - regardless of which plan they choose to follow - is to communicate the plan BEFOREHAND and explain why it’s so important.”

”Safe candies are those that avoid some of the worst ingredients out there...ingredients like artificial colors (like red 40 and blue 1), artificial flavors, and of course, like I always say, those top inflammatory foods (gluten, dairy, and soy).”

Dana Kay Resources:

Website: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/ 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ADHD Parenting Course – https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhd
ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids Program – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/packages/

Our current environment and lifestyle choices are influencing the health of our children. In this episode of the Soaring Child podcast, we are joined by guest Beth Lambert, the founder and executive director of Epidemic Answers, which is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to reestablishing vibrant health in our children and is at the forefront of understanding and tackling the modern health crisis affecting our children.

Beth is an author, mom,  educator, and former healthcare consultant, and she has monitored and documented the escalating rates of children's chronic conditions for over a decade. She is also the creator and executive producer of the Documenting Hope project, which is a multi-year perspective research study and media project that examines the cumulative impact of environmental stressors on health and their mitigation through personalized and system based treatment approaches.

In this episode, learn more about the modern health epidemic that is affecting our children and discover what you can do to combat  it today. 

Key Takeaways:

[4:34] Overview of the modern health crisis in children
[7:02] Answering the question - “Is it that we are better at diagnosing today, or are there actually more cases?”
[8:43] What is total load, and why is it so important?
[12:09] The latest research about total load
[16:20] What led Beth to this field of work and study
[19:21] The most important thing a parent needs to be successful on the healing journey
[22:14] How parents can be more proactive
[26:10] The Documenting Hope Adventures In Healing Conference
[35:00] Final thoughts from Beth

Memorable Moments:

”All of our kids with very few exceptions  - it’s the vast majority of kids living in the modern industrial world - are exhibiting symptoms that didn’t used to be there.”

”We are looking at the sickest generation of children on record.”

“Once you understand why, you can unwind it.”

“We are really seeing this unprecedented change in children’s health because of the way we’re living.”

“There’s plenty of epidemiological data and research done to show that it's not JUST about better diagnosing.”

”There’s all these different suspected villains as to who’s responsible for this epidemic of chronic illness, but the reality is, it’s never one thing. The total load concept is about the cumulative and synergetic effect of all of these stressors on our kids' lives.”

“The more stressors the child has, the worse the health outcomes.”

“We can’t let this be our children's future. Our children are not here to be sick and on medications their whole lives.”

“It’s all about the parent’s mindset. If the parent feels defeated…you will not see any progress.”

“The reason our kids are sick is because our culture is making them sick, so for you to thrive in today's world, you actually have to do things that are the opposite of what everyone else is doing.”

How to Connect with Beth Lambert:

Documenting Hope Adventures In Healing Conference - https://conference.documentinghope.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/documentinghope/

Dana Kay Resources:

Website: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ADHDThriveInstitute/ 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adhdthriveinstitute/ 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ADHDThriveInstitute 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-thrive-institute
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/adhdthriveinstitute/ 
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adhd_thriveinstitute 

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

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

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

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

Many children with ADHD also experience social deficits. They may not fully understand how to read social cues of other children and might - as a result - struggle to make friends. If you have a child with ADHD who struggles socially, this week’s episode of the Soaring Child podcast is a must-listen to episode! 

Kolby Kail joins the show and shares key strategies parents can use to teach social skills to their kids of various ages! Kolby is the owner and head speech language pathologist at Family First Speech Therapy in San Diego, California. For over 20 years, she has been helping families thrive through improving communication skills. She's a licensed California speech language pathologist, certified orofacial myologist, and parenting coach.

She offers support for speech, language deficits, behaviors, ADHD, and so much more. Kolby believes in a whole family approach and works with the entire family to help a child achieve their goals while having fun and setting up each family member to thrive.

Tune in to this episode to learn more about how to teach your child social skills and how to overcome social anxiety and social deficits. 

Link mentioned in the podcast: 

To sign up for the ADHD Thrive Institute’s free ADHD Masterclass, go here - https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/live 

Key Takeaways:

[4:30] What are social skills, and when do they begin?

[6:50] Kolby’s personal experience with ADHD

[9:48] The difference between social anxiety and social deficits

[11:50] Strategies to help kids overcome social deficits

[15:07] Teaching social skills by age

[21:42] When parents should seek outside help with social deficits

[26:12] How executive function challenges affect social skills

[27:54] At what ages is coaching beneficial?

[31:04] A start-today tip

[34:10] Where to find Kolby online

Memorable Moments:

“You start connecting with your kid pretty much the moment they come out.”

“90% of children with ADHD have some sort of language deficit.”

“Just because you hear the words doesn’t mean it’s computing.”

”You are causing thoughts and feelings in the person in front of you, no matter what you do - the way you dress, the way you look, everything you do is causing thoughts and feelings in other people and if you don’t understand that, you’re not getting social skills.”

“80% of what we do in conversation is nonverbal.”

”We have to understand, number one, that you are causing thoughts and feelings in other people, if you like it or not.”

“Joy is a choice. Happiness is a choice.”

“The way in which we carry ourselves will carry over to our children. If we are doom and gloom, expect your child to be doom and gloom.”

“You are the thermostat. You are not the thermometer. Your children are going to go up and down, but you have to stay at a cool 75.”

“You’ve got to be able to regulate your own emotions because our kids with ADHD, they’re 0-60 in no time flat.”

“When you and I are together, my job is to make you feel good so you call me and want to hang out with me again. So if they don’t feel good, they’re not making other people feel good.”

How to Connect with Kolby Kail

Website: https://familyfirstspeechtherapy.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kolbykail/?hl=en  

Dana Kay Resources:

Website: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/ 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ADHD Parenting Course – https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhd ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids Program – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/packages/

What are the most common questions our team gets asked about  natural strategies to reduce ADHD symptoms in children? Find out today as Andrea Daigle joins the show once again.  

Andrea Daigle is part of the amazing team at the ADHD Thrive Institute. She's a board certified holistic health practitioner and also an FDNP, and she has also worked with children who have behavioral disorders and learning disabilities for many years. She specializes in coaching families through implementing diet and nutrition changes, including helping with meal planning, creating buy in, maximizing time in the kitchen, and so much more. She's also proficient in interpreting labs, customizing diet, lifestyle, and supplement protocols, and supporting all of our wonderful clients through their healing journey. 

Have you ever wondered about any of these common questions: 

• 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/

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

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

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

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

Here are the links mentioned in the episode: 

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

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

*Coupon Code: DANA50

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

Key Takeaways:

[2:41] The connection between shame & ADHD

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

[5:07] The Shield of Shame

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

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

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

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

[29:09] The Love Languages

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

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

Memorable Moments:

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

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

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

“The feeling of shame is different from guilt. Guilt is, ‘I’ve done something wrong. My behavior was wrong.’ Whereas, shame is, ‘I’m bad.’”

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

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

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

”Vulnerability and shame…they sit together.”

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

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

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

How to Connect with Ashley Gobeil

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

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

Dana Kay Resources:

Website: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/ 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ADHD Parenting Course – https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parenting-adhd - Coupon code for 50% off through Sep 15, 2023 DANA50

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

What is emotional intelligence, and how does it relate to ADHD? If you've ever wondered about emotional intelligence for our children, then you definitely want to tune in to this episode. 

Stephanie Pinto is an emotional intelligence author, speaker, and coach. She specializes in helping parents to create an emotionally intelligent family. She is a certified emotional intelligence specialist. She's also a pediatric anxiety therapist, and she has practiced as a speech pathologist for 10 years. 

She supports parents in learning how to manage their emotions, frustrations, and stress so that they are happier, calmer, and able to connect more deeply with their children. She also helps parents to raise emotionally intelligent kids who are self-aware and able to positively manage their emotions and behaviors.

Stephanie was appointed as the Emotional Intelligence Mentor for Australia's Nurture Parenting Magazine in 2021. She's also been featured on international parenting summits, conferences, and publications, and her groundbreaking book, From Chaos To Connection, was published in March 2023. 

Tune in to this episode to learn more about emotional intelligence and how to teach emotional intelligence skills to your children. 

Key Takeaways

[4:43] What is emotional intelligence?

[8:40] Why we - as parents - need to become emotionally intelligent first in order to raise kids who are emotionally intelligent

[13:25] What parents can do to teach kids about emotional intelligence

[21:13] The Emotion Wheel - a tool to help learn emotional intelligence

[24:16] How the nervous system affects emotional intelligence

[32:35] Additional tips for parents to teach emotional intelligence

[39:03] Where to find Stephanie online

Memorable Quotes

”Emotional intelligence actually has…26 individual competency or skill areas underneath it.”

”Emotional intelligence is our ability to be aware of our own emotions and those of others in the moment and to use that information to guide our actions…and to adjust our behavior as we need.”

”It’s not that we manage other peoples' emotions, because we can’t. But we can manage our relationship and how we show up in a relationship.”

“It’s kind of impossible for me to raise kids who are kind and patient and empathetic…if I myself am not kind and patient…”

“Having emotions is as much a part of being human as having a nose or an elbow or a brain that you can’t see.”

“Unfortunately, for so long, they [emotions] have been demonized. We think of them as silly, awkward, fluffy, signs of weakness, something to be shoved down or put away or dealt with behind closed doors.”

”How can I shift my lens on these emotions?”

“I often tell parents not to take emotions personally from your kids, especially our beautiful ADHD kids, because it has nothing to do with you.”

“My child’s nervous system is constantly and unconsciously detecting cues -  like a radar - as to whether I’m safe and things are okay or is there a threat.”

”Modeling is showing your kids how to deal with their emotions. So, how to be mad - not “not to be mad” but how to be mad.”

How to Connect with Stephanie Pinto

Website: https://www.stephaniepinto.com/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/letsraiseemotionallyintelligentkids 

Dana Kay Resources:

Website: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/ 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What are EMFs, and how do they affect the body? More specifically, how do EMFs affect children with ADHD? 

In this episode of the Soaring Child podcast, we are joined by Lloyd Burrell. Lloyd is creator of the EMF Health Summit, The Science of Healing and Consciousness Masterclass Event, best-selling author of the book, Healing with Vibration, author of The EMF Practical Guide, and founder of electricsense.com, which has over 4 million visits since its inception in 2009. 

Lloyd is passionate about educating people about the dangers of man-made electromagnetic fields and sharing solutions and helping people reconnect with the healing forces of nature. Tune in to this episode to learn more about EMFs and what you can do to reduce your (and your family’s) exposure. 

Resources mentioned in the episode: 

Studies about EMFs - 

Exposure & Use of Mobile Devices for Young Children

Health Experts Say Parents Need to Drastically Cut Kids’ Screen Time

Prenatal & Postnatal Cell Phone Exposures & Headaches in Kids

5 Simple Ways to Protect Yourself from Cell Phone Radiation - https://adhdthrive--electricsense.thrivecart.com/emf-7-day-challenge/

Key Takeaways:

[4:20] What led Lloyd to his work with EMFs

[7:08] What are EMFs?

[13:55]  Why are EMFs such a big deal for children?

[20:14]  Various studies about the dangers of EMFs, in particular in regard to kids with ADHD

[28:26]  What parents can do to reduce exposure to EMFs (the acronym UMM)

[36:30]  Lloyd’s thoughts about Wi-Fi

[41:03]  Where listeners can find Lloyd online

Memorable Moments:

“I was just getting sicker and sicker, and it took me the better part of 10 years to get my health back on track.”

“EMFs are everywhere, all the time. We live in an EMF-world.”

“When I say EMF, I mean Electromagnetic Field.”

“Our governments don’t want us to know the dangers of this. They want us to know how great our cell phones are, but they don’t want people to know about the dangers.”

“We’ve got thousands of peer-reviewed studies going back decades linking these exposures to adverse biological effects.”

“Most people think EMFs are safe, and then those that are a bit aware know about cell phone radiation but hardly anyone knows about dirty electricity, which is a huge problem.”

“Children are, quite simply, more vulnerable than adults.”

“The problem isn’t just EMFs. It’s the EMFs with the toxins with your energetic electromagnetic system.”

“We first need to know about it to be able to deal with it.”

“Even if you don’t take action for yourself, take action for your kids.”

“There are 3 ways to mitigate. First we can just turn it off…If you can’t turn it off, increase the distance…And the third way is to shield."

“With these EMFs, when you increase the distance, your exposure decreases exponentially…”

“If we’re going to deal with this properly, we need to UMM - understand, measure, and mitigate.”

“Wires are the key. Wires are safer. Wires are faster….Everything you can do wirelessly, you can with wires better.”

“Turn off your Wi-Fi at night.”

How to Connect with Lloyd Burrell

Website: www.electricsense.com

Dana Kay Resources:

Website: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/ 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

One of the most common underlying stressors exacerbating ADHD symptoms and affecting mood regulation is something called Kryptopyrrole. Tune in to this episode of  the Soaring Child podcast to discover exactly what kryptopyrroles are, as well as what to do if you suspect your child might have elevated levels of pyrroles. 

Dana Kay is a board-certified holistic health and nutrition practitioner, two times International best selling author,  and the CEO and founder of the ADHD Thrive Institute. As a mother of a child with ADHD, she knows firsthand the struggles that come with parenting a neurodiverse child and the freedom that is possible once parents learn to reduce ADHD symptoms. 

Dana has been featured in Forbes and on Fox and CBS, and various other online media. She has also been a guest at multiple parenting and ADHD summits and podcasts. She has already helped over 1000 families find freedom from ADHD symptoms so that children with ADHD can thrive at home, at school, and in life.

Link for free ADHD breakthrough call - https://bit.ly/3X5ZVvT 

Key Takeaways:

[2:04] Common symptoms of Kryptopyrrole 

[2:59] What is Kryptopyrrole and how does it affect minerals in the body? 

[5:23] What causes Kryptopyrrole - 2 schools of thought

[6:01] Other conditions related to Kryptopyrroles 

[7:49] What to do if you suspect Kryptopyrroles 

[9:45] A few things to note about Kryptopyrroles

[11:10] Additional pieces of the puzzle that can affect children with ADHD 

[15:14] Summary of entire episode 

[17:02] How Dana’s son is doing today

Memorable Moments:

"In this week’s episode, we are going to talk about one of the most common underlying stressors affecting children with ADHD, and that is kryptopyrrole.”

"My son used to have explosive anger, anxiety, poor tolerance to emotional stress, irritability. And I could go on and on. All of these symptoms are related to something called Pyrroles.”

"People with pyroluria have been found to have exceptionally low levels of both vitamin B6 and zinc.”

"Pyroluria is commonly linked to ADHD, autism, dyslexia, anxiety, depression, Down’s Syndrome, schizophrenia, learning disabilities, bipolar disorder,  and even alcoholism."

"In extreme cases of pyroluria, there are severe mood swings and even violent behavior.”

"Some people with mild to moderate pyroluria can have a quick improvement within a few weeks of increasing zinc and vitamin B6. But others with more severe pyroluria it can take upwards of 3 - 12 months to balance those levels.”

"The number one thing contributing to our children’s ADHD symptoms is inflammation.”

"The World Health Organization (WHO) ranks chronic inflammatory diseases as the greatest threat to human health, and these diseases are being driven by inflammation in the body.”

"Pyroluria may contribute to some of our children’s ADHD symptoms. If it is at play, it results in a dramatic deficiency of zinc and vitamin B6. It can cause a wide range of emotional and other symptoms.”

Dana Kay Resources:

Website: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/ 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

We live in a toxin-filled world, and detoxification is a much more complicated process than just taking a supplement or following a program. That’s why I’m very excited to welcome Dr. Janice Carlin to this episode of the Soaring Child podcast. 

Dr. Janice Carlin, PhD, is a board-certified holistic health practitioner, certified holistic nutrition practitioner, and certified bio individual nutrition practitioner, and she started her career as a professional educator working with children of all ages and abilities. Her passion for empowering people with knowledge carried forward after she changed her career to the natural health field.

She has worked with individuals and families around the world, helping them to recover their health and transform lives.

Dr. Janice Carlin joins the show to discuss common environmental toxins our kids are exposed to, things parents can do to lower exposure to toxins, how to safely detox, and so much more!

Links to binders mentioned in the episode: 

• Biotoxin Binder - https://shop.adhdthriveinstitute.com/biotoxin-binder.html 
• GI Detox - https://shop.adhdthriveinstitute.com/g-i-detox.html 
• HM-ET Binder - https://shop.adhdthriveinstitute.com/hm-et-binder.html 
  

DOWNLOAD: Empowered Thriving Detoxifying Chemicals Document  

Key Takeaways:

[3:05] Dr. Carlin’s previous work as a teacher working with kids with ADHD 

[4:50] Why Dr. Carlin changed career paths 

[6:43] What is detox? 

[9:31] Do kids with ADHD have more trouble with detoxification?

[13:03] Common toxins and tips for parents to lower toxic exposure

[21:33]  How to safely detox 

[26:47] Top 3 things parents can do to help children detox

[30:13] Where to find Dr. Carlin online

Memorable Moments:

“We live in a toxin-filled world.”

“Different children’s bodies react to those toxins in different ways. If we pay attention to their symptoms and don’t judge them or punish them or medicate them, but pay attention and think, ‘What could be causing this? What is the source of this?’…Everything can change.”

“Our bodies have a natural system/way of detoxifying themselves.”

“When they have these toxin exposures, it’s causing inflammation in the body, and inflammation is going to cause more symptoms and that’s going to impair the detoxification system even more.”

“As long as the source of the toxins you are still sitting in it, you can’t get it out….Lower inflammation in general by lessening the exposure.”

“You can help support their body’s ability to naturally detox….And you don’t need a doctor to do this part for you.”

“You want to calm the system down, lower the inflammation, get a little detox going, and now we can go deeper if needed.”

"Number 1 - clean the diet and the lifestyle. Keep those chemicals away as much as you possibly can and expose them to nature.”

“You control what they eat...They need nutrition for the pathways to work correctly…Everything that they eat should be nutrient dense.”

How to Connect with Dr. Janice Carlin

Website: https://www.empoweredthriving.com/ 

Dana Kay Resources:

Website: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/ 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

It can be very challenging to parent children with ADHD. In this week’s episode of the Soaring Child podcast, Child and Family Therapist Ashley Gobeil joins the show to answer some of the most common questions she gets asked by parents of children with ADHD. 

Questions such as…

1. How can I get my child to do X or stop doing Y?

2. How can I explain dietary changes to my child? 

3. What are some ways to improve routines in the home?

4. How can parents deal with meltdowns/tantrums? 

Tune in to hear her answers to these frequently asked questions! 

Key Takeaways:

[2:53] Question 1 - How do I get my child to do X or stop doing Y?

[9:08] The short-term versus long term goals of parenting

[10:47] Question 2 - How do you explain dietary changes to a child?

[19:31] Question 3 - What are some ways to improve routines in the home?

[28:30] Question 4 - How can parents deal with meltdowns/tantrums?

Memorable Moments:

“If these kids could do well, they would. If they can, they will.”

”Look at the behavior differently.”

“For kids specifically with ADHD, we know their nervous system is really hyper-sensitive.”

“Our child often can’t control what they’re doing.”

”The aim of that is to simply leave your child with the experience of feeling seen, heard, soothed, validated, and just acknowledged for all parts of themselves.”

”We are actually the container for our child’s nervous system.”

”When our mindset shifts, that’s going to guide our actions, and it’s going to guide how we approach it.”

”Children learn about their experience of the world through our experience of what we think their experience of the world is.”

”Play is one way that children actually soothe their nervous system.”

“If we can ground ourselves in compassion and empathy, that’s going to drive how we respond or react in those meltdowns.”

”If you feel like you’re running out of resource, it’s okay to take a break.”

”Be your child’s external regulator. When they can’t regulate themselves, we know from neuroscience, they need to borrow your nervous system in that moment. So if you can stay present, they’re going to use your breath, your heart rate, your tone of voice to calm themselves. And that’s going to help them feel safe and that’s going to decrease the fight or flight.”

How to Connect with Ashley Gobeil

Website: https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhd 

Dana Kay Resources:

Website: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/ 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

School lunches are often a challenge for many parents, especially those who want their children to eat healthy, balanced meals. On today’s episode of the Soaring Child Podcast, Andrea Daigle, one of our regular guests, joins the show to share tips and tricks to make it easier for parents to provide healthy school lunches to their children. 

Andrea Daigle is a functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner with a wealth of knowledge and experience in helping families support their children with ADHD using natural strategies. 

If you’d like some healthy school lunch ideas, make sure and tune in to this episode! 

Key Takeaways:

[3:55] The first step to getting the school on board with dietary changes 

[7:07] Why it’s so much better to send a school lunch than to eat in the school cafeteria 

[7:36] Ideas of what to put in the lunch box

[9:46] Quesadilla recipe with Mango-Cabbage Slaw

[12:13] Elements for a balanced lunch box 

[13:26] Strategies to get kids to eat the food in their lunch boxes

[16:06] Additional ideas for lunch boxes 

[18:44] How to avoid buying school lunches 

[21:03] Important mindset shifts for parents

Memorable Moments:

"One of my least favorite mom duties is packing a school lunch.”

“You really want to build a relationship with the teacher and with the school when it comes to managing the whole cafeteria.”

“The best place to start is by talking to the teacher. Let her know about the changes your family is going through and let her know that you really need her help to stay on track.”

“A simple conversation with the right people can make a world of difference.”

“You’re going to get so much more nutrition from that lunch that you’re sending than anything that comes off of a cafeteria tray in most places.”

“When you start to pay attention to what you’re eating, you start to notice all of these places where you can make some really good changes.”

“Lunch doesn’t always have to be a sandwich. It can actually be tacos or pasta, overnight oats, or things like that.”

“The best thing I think that anybody can do is to make a list or a chart of all the different food groups..so your proteins, your vegetables, your fruits, and grains, and add all of your favorite things to that chart so that you have a list to always go back and refer to. And you can build your lunch off of that list.”

”My number one tip for this is to get the kids involved.”

“Not only does the planning make this process easier, but my child is happy.”

“I could not let ME be the reason my son was not getting better.”

How to Connect with Andrea Daigle

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

Dana Kay Resources:

Website: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/ 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mindfulness and meditation can be beneficial for children with ADHD, as well as for anyone in the family. But what’s the best way to get started, and how can we make mindfulness practices enjoyable for children so they actually want to participate? 

In this week’s episode of the Soaring Child, Dr. Christopher Willard joins the show. He is a clinical psychologist, an author, and a consultant based in Massachusetts. He's spoken in 30 countries, and he has presented at two TEDx events. He is an author of 20 books, including Alphabreaths, Growing Up Mindful, and How We Grow Through What We Go Through. His thoughts on mental health have been featured in New York Times, The Washington Post, mindful.org, cnn.com, and many other places. He also teaches at Harvard Medical School.

Tune in to this episode to discover how mindfulness can benefit you and your child with ADHD. 

Key Takeaways:

[4:11] Why Dr. Willard first became interested in mindfulness and meditation 

[7:40] How breath is a superpower 

[11:37] Benefits of mindfulness that are not always talked about

[15:40] How to make mindfulness more fun for kids

[21:13] How often Dr. Willard exposed his own children to mindfulness 

[26:13] What to do when visualization is more difficult for someone 

[29:51] How adults can bring mindfulness into their daily lives  

[32:31] A challenge to the listeners

Memorable Moments:

“If we can regulate our breath, we can regulate our body…If we’re regulating our body, we’re regulating our nervous system. Our brain is the biggest part of our nervous system. And then we’re regulating our impulses, our attention, our emotions, all of these things that everybody struggles with, but kids with attention issues and executive function challenges really tend to struggle with.”

“Just by shifting the way that we breathe, we actually can shift our attention and shift gears and meet the moment for what’s required of us."

“If your computer’s not working, what do they say? Hit the reset button. It works 90% of the time. We humans have a reset button for our brain, and it’s in the bottom of our lungs.”

“I know how to create stressed out, miserable students who are unfocused. You just surround them with stressed out, miserable distracted parents and teachers and adults… If we want our kids to be well regulated and present and focused and mindful we need to surround them with adults who are  doing this."

“Mindfulness is contagious. Focus is contagious. Calm is contagious. Self-regulation is contagious.”

“Finding these ways to keep ourselves well-regulated…that’s actually more important than saying to your kid, ‘Go do some breathes’…because then they’re learning it through modeling, and they’re learning it experientially.”

“This is at least as important -  if not more important -  for parents and caregivers as it is for the kids themselves.”

“What matters with mindfulness is not that you know 20 different ways of meditating but that you know 1 or 2 that are going to work for you…and a few of those that you can share with your kids.”

How to Connect with Christopher Willard

Website: https://www.drchristopherwillard.com/ 

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

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drchriswillard/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/drchriswillard 

Dana Kay Resources:

Website: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/ 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Having a neurodiverse child can be challenging, especially in regards to school and learning. After thousands of hours working one-on-one with students, Ian Siegel realized that many students have lost sight of what makes them so special with a unique capacity to learn. 

Ian employs an unconventional but extremely effective approach to excavating the incredible learner that exists in each student he works with. He is the CEO of Streamline Learning and the creator of the iSavant assessment.

In this episode of the Soaring Child podcast, Ian and Dana Kay discussed some of the challenges of the traditional classroom for neurodiverse students. Ian answered the question, “How does ADHD affect a students’ ability to take a standardized test, and what can parents do to help their students be successful with tests, homework, and learning as a whole?” 

Key Takeaways:

[3:20] Common challenges Ian has noticed when tutoring neurodiverse students

[7:47] Ian’s research into brilliance and neurological distress

[10:15] Eye-opening research about neurodiverse students' brilliance

[15:19] Strategies to unlock a students' brilliance

[23:45] Common problems neurodiverse students face with schools

[27:46] How ADHD affects a students' ability to take a standardized test (and what parents can do to help their students)

[30:48] How parents can help students with homework

[34:36] 1:1 tutoring versus classroom learning

[45:15] Where to find Ian online 

Memorable Moments:

“What I’m seeing is not even kids who are struggling to get A’s. That’s not the problem. It’s more struggling to accept themselves.”

“I’m not convinced that we really know how brilliant kids are at this point because we’re only seeing the effects of their environment…of institutions like school that I simply think do not do the job, especially for neurodiverse students.”

“Once we start to really pay attention to environmental factors, especially with students who are neurodiverse, there’s this incredible bend in how students can transform to really get in touch with their brilliance.”

“The kids who are the most brilliant are often the most distracted, the most anxious…”

“A lot of these students who have so much capacity are fundamentally inhibited by the fact that their brains are under fire.”

“All negative things in your brain can be explained by a reaction to your environment. It’s not you. It’s not you at all.”

“You’ve been judging your child and yourself within the framework of an institution that doesn’t get the job done.”

“Let’s change our neurological environment so that they can work.”

“If they’re behaving in negative ways, that’s communication. They’re letting you know something is not right with the environment potentially.”

“If you don’t really give that strong message of self-acceptance, then the percentage of time their brain will be devoted to, ‘Am I okay?”…and then either falling into distracted, anxious, or depressed patterns as a reaction to it….it’s crazy.”

“We are leaving people - kids - really vulnerable in this world by not actually having them integrate what they learn.”

“Invite your children to learn by learning about them.”

“One thing I noticed about having your brain on fire is that it limits your ability to really stay connected to other people.”

“Brilliance comes in many forms: emotional intelligence, straight up IQ, insane memories, perceptual abilities…People are not thinking broadly enough.”

How to Connect with Ian Seigel

Website: https://www.streamlinelearning.com/ 

Email: me@iansiegel.com 

Book: https://www.amazon.ca/School-Sucks-Your-Child-Doesnt-ebook/dp/B0BV8JBDVJ  

Dana Kay Resources:

Website: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/ 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What do energy fields have to do with the brain, and in particular, ADHD? 

In this week’s episode of the Soaring Child podcast, Dr. Louise Swartswalter, transformational coach, speaker, teacher, naturopath and healer, joins me to discuss the brain and energy fields. Louise is the creator of the Brain Soul Success Academy and the B.R.A.I.N. system, which is a unique, multi-dimensional system that works on the mind, the body, the soul, and energetic fields all at the same time for quicker results. 

Dr. Louise has 30 years of experience helping people achieve optimal brain power and success in life and business using a combination of tools. 

In this episode, discover mind gems that can help balance the brain and walk through a sample BRAIN soul success balancing session. 

Access the mind gems mentioned in the show at the following link - https://www.louiseswartswalter.com/mindgemsgift/ 

Key Takeaways:

[3:17] What led Louise to her work with the energetic system

[5:39] The B.R.A.I.N. system - Body detox, Release baggage, Align with spirit, and Integrate a New program

[12:02] Tips for parents to holistically support their kids with ADHD

[13:23] Sample mind gems to help balance the brain

[20:14] BRAIN Soul Success balancing session

[53:40] Where to find Louise online

Memorable Quotes:

“We are 99% space, and only 1% physical. And we hold the trauma in the spaces of the brain.” 

”Trauma can cause an illness.”

”What I found when I started doing the energy work with these kids is, it did allow their gift to shine in a different way.”

“For people to heal, we have to clear the shock.”

”ADHD is a gift. It’s the beautiful-ness in your child…and it totally can be changed.”

“It’s like sending a text message. Only you don’t need a phone. It’s energy.” 

”When our brain and soul are aligned is when we are our authentic self.”

”What BRAIN Soul Success is, I found out how we could actually realign the body, mind, spirit, and the energy field and dig out those traumas that are stuck in the spaces of the brain.”

”This is the missing piece. We have to clear the trauma in the brain.”

“You set the tone for your family.”

“As you change, the people around you will change.” 

How to Connect with Louise Swartswalter:

Website: https://www.louiseswartswalter.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlouiseswartswalter/?hl=en 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LouiseSwartswalter1/ 

Dana Kay Resources:

Website: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/ 

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

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

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

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/

For today’s episode of The Soaring Child, we discuss the first FDA-authorized video game for ADHD - Endeavor RX. 

My guest serves as the chief medical officer of Achilles, where he's responsible for driving Achilles’ clinical research and will continue to validate the efficacy and safety of Achilles Endeavor RX video game treatment for ADHD. 

Dr. Kollins spent more than 20 years on the faculty in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Duke University School of Medicine, where he maintains an adjunct faculty appointment. He has published over 200 scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals.

Dr. Kollins has been ranked among the top 100 psychiatry faculty members in the US and also served as principal investigator on more than 50 industry funded clinical trials, so he knows his stuff. 

Tune in to learn more about Endeavor RX, the FDA-authorized video game treatment for ADHD. 

Key Takeaways:

[5:00] Why providers are still using the same methods to treat ADHD as they used years ago

[8:05] The science behind Endeavor RX and how it helps kids with ADHD

[12:40] Which ADHD symptoms are helped through this treatment

[20:26] Side effects of Endeavor RX

[27:30] Plans to expand authorization to older children and adults

[30:03] How Endeavor RX is different than other forms of screentime

[33:54] How Endeavor RX is often prescribed

[35:33] How well insurance is currently covering Endeavor RX

[38:53] How parents can learn more about Endeavor RX

Memorable Quotes:

“The prototype for Endeavor RX…when given to aging adults…their cognitive performance turned back the clock.”

“This is a treatment. This is not a video game. It’s a treatment that’s sort of disguised as a video game.”

“We’re very excited…We have high confidence that this treatment is impacting and improving attention.”

“One of the big challenges that we face as a company is trying to change awareness and educate. You’re not going to see the same kinds of changes that you’ll see if you start a child on medicine. It’s not going to be as abrupt…but there are changes. This is a relatively slow process.”

“I saw one antidote where a parent said that they didn't tell the teacher that they had started on Endeavor and after about 2-3 weeks, the teacher said, 'I’m not sure what’s happened here, but this child is now doing XYZ much better…'“

“It’s really important to remember that Endeavor RX is a treatment.”

“The overall numbers of side effects and adverse events that are reported are tiny.”

“This is another option, and it’s a very safe option that we know works, and so it should be in the conversation.”

“Not all screentime is created equal.”

“This is a brand new form of treatment that’s never been out there before.”

How to Connect with Scott Kollins:

Website: www.endeavorrx.com 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-kollins-52b8083/ 

Dana Kay Resources:

Website: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/ 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Executive Function, Time Management, and Homework Strategies for ADHD with Leslie Josel

One of the most common frustrations for parents of children with ADHD is homework and time management issues. That is why I am so excited for today's guest, because she is going to dive into the depths of this topic. 

Leslie Josel is an award-winning ADHD academic and parenting coach and the founder of Order Out of Chaos, a virtual company whose mission is to help parents guide their students in learning and in life. 

Leslie’s own son was diagnosed with ADHD, so she understands the challenges that can come with this particular diagnosis. Leslie is the creator of the award-winning academic planner, a tool that helps students develop time management skills, and she is the award-winning author of the book, How to Do It Now Because It’s Not Going Away: An Expert Guide to Getting Stuff Done. She also writes regularly  for ADDitude Magazine. 

If you have a child with ADHD who struggles with executive functioning, homework, or time management, this episode of the Soaring Child podcast is full of great, actionable tips! 

Key Takeaways:

[3:34] Executive age and why is it so important for parents to understand

[11:13] Time blindness

[15:29] Leslie’s number 1 tip for time blindness

[16:22] Pause, Picture, and Pace

[19:26] Future awareness and mapping time

[25:01] Homework strategies

[30:09] “Math in the bath” and “Hide the homework”

[35:07] Creating an environment for homework

Memorable Quotes:

”When your child is diagnosed with ADHD, they automatically have executive dysfunction. It goes hand in hand.”

”Our executive functions…are not fully developed until we are in our mid-twenties, so every student…shows up with some deficit.”

”Time blindness means you do not know where you sit in time…You might know what time it is, but knowing what time it is does not mean you understand or feel it.”

“For a child or student or even an adult to truly be able to manage time, you have to be able to see it.”

”You need to make time as visible as possible. You need to externalize it everywhere your child is, so that they can internalize it.”

“Your child needs to see time move.”

“Put a clock - an analog - in every room that your child spends time in.”

“Your kids live in two worlds. They live in the now…and then there’s the not now.”

“Every single thing has to line up in your child’s day to make homework happen.”

“If you have a child who has any kind of challenge, the amount of energy they have to put out compared to a kid who is maybe more neurotypical is like 20 times more…They are starting from a deficit.”

“I get them moving. That is my secret sauce.”

“Movement helps to lay down learning. Movement helps the brain not to strain. Movement helps us be less distracted.”

“Every kid shows up to the table with their own homework preferences and personality.”

“Most do not get the wiggle room to do things the way that works for them…Give them as much choice and control as we can.”

“The start is what is the hardest, so if we can separate the task from the setup, we’ve actually built the bridge to get started.”

How to Connect with Leslie Josel

Website: https://www.orderoochaos.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/order.out.of.chaos/ 

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

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/orderoochaos 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-josel-adhd-student-parent-coach/ 

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/orderoochaos/_saved/ 

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/orderoochaos

Dana Kay Resources:

Website: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/ 

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) or “tapping” and how can it help to calm the body? In today’s episode, Laura Dixon answers these questions and more. 

Laura is a Certified EFT Practitioner, Personal Trainer, and Yoga instructor. She helps busy women use EFT or tapping to feel more confident, less guilty, and more joyful. 

In this episode, learn more about EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) or tapping and how it can help both you and your child reduce stress and calm the body. 

Free Tapping Resource that is mentioned in the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IF_0Y-mexbY

Key Takeaways:

2:42 - What is EFT?

4:21 - How EFT works

8:56 - The main tapping points

9:39 - How different points affect different parts of the body

10:55 - Who can do tapping and how it affects various conditions

12:34 - How long a tapping session lasts

13:51 - A sample tapping round

21:55 - How to use tapping with children

25:16 - Free tapping resource

Memorable Moments:

“EFT actually stands for Emotional Freedom Technique. Most of us have known it as tapping. What it’s doing is, we are tapping on end meridian points.”

“We tap on these end meridian points…and what that does is, it sends a calming signal to the brain.”

“It’s actually been shown, just doing one round of EFT, your levels of cortisol can go down 24% versus traditional talk therapy is 14%.”

“The tapping basically neutralizes that negative emotion.”

“The beauty of tapping is really accepting yourself where you are.”

“Just by tapping, you are decreasing stress in your body.”

“What’s really key with the tapping is we get really specific to an event. What did you hear? What did you see?...We want to clear all of the 5 senses of that event.”

“Allow them to use their words and feel the emotions…Feel it, tap while you’re doing it, and allow it to release. Release the negative charge.”

How to Connect with Laura Dixon:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dixonvitality/?hl=en 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laura.dixon.1481169 

Dana Kay Resources:

Website: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/ 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

When trying to find a supplement to help with challenging ADHD symptoms, the sheer number of options out there can be so overwhelming. 

In today's episode, Dana Kay takes some of that overwhelm away by sharing her top four supplements for kids with ADHD. These are supplements that have not only worked for Dana’s son with ADHD, but have also worked for many of the families she works with. 

Tune in to this episode to learn 3 pitfalls to supplementing for ADHD, as well as the top 4 supplements for ADHD. 

As a special bonus, for the next two weeks, from June 8-22, 2023, you can grab Dana’s top 4 supplements for 20% off! 

Click the links below to grab Omega Thrive, Shine Thrive, ProThrive, and/or MindThrive for 20% off using the code 20OFFTOP4 at checkout! 

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Key Takeaways:

[2:36] Pitfall 1 - Blind Supplementation

[5:18] Pitfall 2 - The Miracle Pill

[7:01] Pitfall 3 - One Size Fits All

[8:49] Top Supplement 1 - Omega 3 Fish Oil

[10:24] Top Supplement 2 - Probiotic

[18:25] Top Supplement 3 - Magnesium

[21:53] Top Supplement 4 - Vitamin D

Memorable Moments:

”Blind supplementation doesn’t work for most families.”

”Supplements can be very effective and healing, but supplements can never be the be-all-and-end-all for ADHD symptoms.”

”You can’t supplement your way out of a poor diet or a body riddled with inflammation.”

”One supplement that works well for one child might not have much of an effect on another child, or it might even have a negative effect.”

”For supplementation to be most effective, it needs to be tailored to each individual child.”

”We’ve got a deficiency of Omega 3 and we’ve got an overload of Omega 6, and with that comes inflammation, and that can cause ADHD symptoms in children.”

”Research shows that taking probiotics can help reduce inflammation, help detoxification, reduce anxiety, improve mood, and also protect the body against the damaging mental and physical effects of stress.”

”Not all probiotics are considered equal. I like using probiotics that reseed the gut rather than putting in strains that go away as soon as the supplement is stopped.”

”I had no idea that there was a supplement that could be as effective as a prescription medication!! This is HUGE!”

”Research shows that children with ADHD and anxiety often have low magnesium levels, and using supplements can have that great calming effect.”

”My absolute favorite for children with ADHD is Magnesium L-Threonate because it can cross the blood-brain barrier and deliver magnesium directly to the brain, which, as you can imagine, is really helpful for kids with ADHD.”

”One of the best natural ways to get more Vitamin D is to get outside in the sunlight! But as this is not always possible, a Vitamin D supplement can be very beneficial as well.”

”Unfortunately, not all supplement brands are created equal.”

Dana Kay Resources:

Website: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/ 

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

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

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

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

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

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

ADHD Parenting Course – https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhd
ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids Program – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/packages/

I am sure there are a lot of listeners out there that have very involved parents, grandparents, and other family members in their child's life. Some of these family members might have a hard time adjusting to the changes being made. 

On this week’s episode of the Soaring Child, we are speaking with a very special guest, Carolyn Hudson. Carolyn is the grandmother of a child with ADHD, and she has walked the natural journey with her daughter and grandson for the past several years. 

She is here to offer tips, tricks, and advice to family members who are trying to adapt to the dietary changes being made. Tune in today as she helps us navigate this topic. 

Key Takeaways:

[3:04]  About Carolyn 

[4:15] Carolyn’s initial thoughts about her daughter’s plan to use natural strategies to help her grandson’s ADHD

[7:10] Carolyn’s tips for grandparents

[11:02] Positive changes Carolyn has seen in her grandchild

[12:50] Additional advice for grandparents

[15:46] Carolyn’s advice for parents who are nervous about talking to grandparents about the changes they want to make

Memorable Quotes:

“With healthcare, medication is the quick bandaid…That medication isn’t going to fix it. It’s just going to be a temporary bandaid and then when something else comes along, you’ll get something else.”

“Our pantry is stocked with things that they eat, so when they come, it’s there…It’s become part of our routine to have it available for them here.”

“He used to have these outbursts that would literally bring me to tears, because I knew that wasn’t him. It was heartbreaking to see that.”

“He now knows what’s good for him and what isn’t.”

“He’s definitely a totally different child.”

“We as grandparents don’t have those children every day. Some of us might. But be as supportive and encouraging as you can of your family. It does work. It is going to make a difference.”

“It’s not a bandaid. This is a fix.”

“Don’t give up. Stick with it. Support your family. Do your part when they’re visiting with you.”

“Sit and explain to your grandparents what you’re dealing with and what you’re going through and then how you’re going to help them help you support the process.”

Dana Kay Resources:

Website: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/ 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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