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My Child Will Thrive PodcastParenting Challenging Kids with Calm the Chaos Framework : Dayna AbrahamParenting challenging kids can be stressful, exhausting, and frustrating. Whether your child is strong-willed, spirited, explosive, or highly sensitive, you may feel like you’re constantly battling them. Today, you're in luck if you’re looking for a simple, fail-proof roadmap for parenting challenging kids. In this episode, I talk to Dayna Abraham, the life-changing Calm the Chaos framework founder, and creator of the Lemon Lime Adventures blog. Dayna is a parenting expert who has helped thousands of families find peace and harmony with their challenging kids.Dayna...
2023-08-0842 minMy Child Will Thrive PodcastA Child's Journey to Autism Recovery: The Parent Perspective : Terri HirningTerri Hirning serves the autism and chronic illness communities as a mentor, educator, integrative wellness coach, co-author, summit host, and motivational speaker. It is the personal story of her son’s autism recovery journey that was the inspiration and motivation to move into the integrative wellness community to support others. Terri has a bachelor’s degree in psychology and then went on to complete a doctorate program in traditional naturopathy. She had an integrative wellness and detox coaching practice until 2020. She currently serves as Director of Marketing for New Beginnings Nutritionals and B...
2023-07-2546 minMy Child Will Thrive PodcastSpeech Therapy for Children: Early Detection and Support : Lenora EdwardsLenora Edwards is an ASHA Board Certified Speech Language Pathologist and Chief Knowledge Officer with Better Speech. Since obtaining her Certificate of Clinician Competence in 2010, she has worked with individuals of all ages from little ones who are learning to understand and express themselves to adults who want to improve their speaking skills and become a more fluent and effective communicator. Better Speech is an online speech therapy company that has been providing professional, affordable and convenient speech therapy services for more than a decade. All the Speech Language Pathologists with Better Speech are Board Certified and S...
2023-07-1137 minMy Child Will Thrive PodcastCalming The Brain with PEMF : Roseann Capanna HodgeA mental health trailblazer, founder of The Global Institute of Children’s Mental Health and Dr. Roseann,LLC, who is on a mission to change the way we view and treat mental health, showing people it's gonna be ok with science-backed tools that improve wellbeing. She is known for teaching how to calm the brain in order to have a happy family and giving the keys to unlock the brain’s potential. With her trademarked method, BrainBehaviorReset™, has helped thousands address the most challenging conditions such as ADHD, executive functioning, anxiety, OCD, mood, Lyme, and PANS/PANDAS using scienc...
2023-06-2744 minMy Child Will Thrive PodcastParenting Neurodiverse Children: The Parent Perspective - Andrea PollackAndrea Pollack is a mom of two young adult children, a former lawyer in New YorkCity, and an advocate for parents of autistic and other developmentally challengedchildren. When her autistic son was not thriving at school, Andrea left her 19-yearlaw career to homeschool him. She later went on to earn her Master’s in Education so that she could most effectively help parents get swift and lasting results without years of trial and error. Now, with years of experience and...
2023-06-1333 minMy Child Will Thrive PodcastBeyond the Diagnosis: How 5 Experts are Reshaping the Autism, ADHD, and SPD LandscapeWhat you can expect to learn from this special Summit sneak peek episode:Why is understanding the balance between the hemispheres of the brain so important?Big misconception that most experts don’t dare to reveal: It’s not genetics, it’s epigenetics!What a functional disconnection looks like from a symptom and parent’s perspective and how to spot it before it causes irreversible damage.Sneaky compounds in your child’s food that trigger meltdowns, tantrums, and aggression.A chemical in the brain triggering chemicals that leads to brain inflammation.Is your child simply acting out, or ar...
2023-05-3025 minMy Child Will Thrive PodcastParenting Healthy Brains And Bodies On A Budget! : Madiha SaeedMadiha M. Saeed, MD, also known as HolisticMom, MD, on social media, is a practicing board-certified family physician in the USA, health influencer, international speaker, and author of The Holistic Rx: Your Guide to Healing Chronic Inflammation and Disease and the children’s functional medicine book series, Adam’s Healing Adventures and to other international books, empowering the world towards healthier living. Her current online platforms reach millions of people.Dr. Saeed is the director of education for Documenting Hope and KnoWEwell. She sits on multiple medical advisory boards including Wellness Mama. Dr. Saeed and her children spea...
2023-05-1637 minMy Child Will Thrive PodcastFrom Surviving to Thriving Using the Adrenal Transformation Protocol : Izabella WentzDr. Izabella Wentz is a compassionate, innovative, solution-focused integrative pharmacist dedicated to finding the root causes of chronic health conditions. Her passion stems from her own diagnosis with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis in 2009, following a decade of debilitating symptoms.As an accomplished author, Dr. Wentz has written several best-selling books, including the New York Times best seller Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis: Lifestyle Interventions for Finding and Treating the Root Cause, the protocol-based #1 New York Times best seller Hashimoto’s Protocol: A 90-Day Plan for Reversing Thyroid Symptoms and Getting Your Life Back, and the Wall Street Journa...
2023-05-0238 minMy Child Will Thrive PodcastIs it really ADHD : Kelly MeehanKelly is a wife and busy mom of three children. She has a bachelors in Human Nutrition from Arizona State University, and a doctorate in optometry from the Illinois College of Optometry. She completed a residency in primary care with emphasis in Pediatrics at Nova Southeastern University. She most recently became an Integrative Health Practitioner in 2021 and is looking forward to helping transform your trajectory towards your best health.
2023-04-1831 minMy Child Will Thrive PodcastCustomizing Learning Strategies For Your Unique Child : Dr. Emily LevyDr. Emily Levy is the founder and director of EBL Coaching, a specialized tutoring program that offers individualised one-on-one home, virtual, and on-site instruction using research-based, multi-sensory techniques. Dr. Levy graduated from Brown University and received her Masters Degree in Special Education from Nova University in Florida. She also completed her Doctorate Degree in Education from Nova University.Dr. Levy is the author of Strategies for Study Success, a 17-part student workbook series that teaches students strategies for test taking, note taking, reading comprehension, writing, summarizing, and executive functioning and the author of Flags and Stars Orton...
2023-04-0424 minMy Child Will Thrive PodcastUnlocking the Mystery of Brain Lateralization Part 2 : Dr Peter ScirePeter Scire DC is the owner and clinical Director of Scire Integrative Health Center/Scire Functional Neurology Center and Co-Owner of Brain Balance Centers of Atlanta. As a child, Dr.Scire was diagnosed with a learning disability and Dyslexia. Frustrated with traditional treatment results, his parents brought him to a chiropractor specializing in neurological therapies and functional nutrition. The combination of traditional academic remediation and these neurological approaches has led to his recovery. Although the process was slow and costly, Dr. Scire went from a struggling student to graduating at the top of his high school class an...
2023-03-2152 minMy Child Will Thrive PodcastUnlocking the Mystery of Brain Lateralization : Dr. Peter ScireDr. Peter J. Scire, known as the “Brain Doctor”, has examined and treated thousands of children with neurodevelopmental disorders since establishing his first practice in 2005 combined with his 8 years of running his Balance Centers.Dr. Scire received his Dr Chiropractic from Life University in Atlanta and has completed graduate studies in clinical neurology, nutrition and vestibular rehabilitation at the Carrick Institute of Graduate Studies. He is a board-eligible Chiropractic Neurologist. He is the past President of the International Association for Functional Neurology and Rehabilitation (IAFNR).He is a frequent lecturer to health care provi...
2023-03-0747 minMy Child Will Thrive PodcastToolkit Tuesday: A Simple Tool to Help You Get the Most Out of Your Lab TestsTara Hunkin, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Certified GAPS Practitioner, mother and founder of My Child Will Thrive (website and podcast) author and host of the Autism, ADHD and SPD Summit. My Child Will Thrive was founded out of the frustration Tara felt when searching for explanations and solutions for her daughter. Doctor visits left her with more questions than answers and she was forced to do the research and find her own way to help her child. Tara’s daughter is now a thriving 18-year-old, succeeding in and out of school.Tara now supports parents of chi...
2023-02-2113 minMy Child Will Thrive PodcastEnergizing The Brain And Body Connections For Your ChildSharik Peck, PT, MRC and Founder/CEO of Rezzimax, has advanced degrees in physical therapy and rehabilitation counseling and over 28 years helping people eliminate pain from their lives. Sharik experienced several disabling accidents, including a broken neck and back, a stroke, a dislocated shoulder, and years of chronic pain. His wife suffered from chronic neck pain. Out of these experiences and an intense desire to help many others in chronic pain, it drove him to figure out a natural solution for pain. His research focused on resonance and its effect on the human nervous system. The Pain Tuner Pro...
2023-02-0745 min
My Child Will Thrive Podcast2022 Gift Guide - A Few of our Favourite ThingsBlog post with links and transcript: https://www.mychildwillthrive.com/2022-gift-guide
2022-11-2923 min
My Child Will Thrive PodcastThe Parent Perspective: Kelly MeehanKelly is a wife and busy mom of 3. She has a bachelors in Human Nutrition from Arizona State University, and a doctorate in optometry from the Illinois College of Optometry. She completed a residency in primary care with emphasis in Pediatrics at Nova Southeastern University. She most recently became an Integrative Health Practitioner in 2021 and is looking forward to helping transform your trajectory towards your best health.Transcript and Show notes: https://www.mychildwillthri/the-parent-perspective-kelly-meehan
2022-11-0838 min
My Child Will Thrive PodcastToolkit Tuesday: Digestion Cheat SheetTara Hunkin, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Certified GAPS Practitioner, mother and founder of My Child Will Thrive (website and podcast) author and host of the Autism, ADHD and SPD Summit. My Child Will Thrive was founded out of the frustration Tara felt when searching for explanations and solutions for her daughter. Doctor visits left her with more questions than answers and she was forced to do the research and find her own way to help her child. Tara’s daughter is now a thriving 18-year-old, succeeding in and out of school.Tara now supports parents of children with neurodevelopmental disorders st...
2022-10-2512 min
My Child Will Thrive PodcastUnderlying Stressors Of ADHD with Dana KayDana Kay is a Board-Certified Holistic Health and Nutrition Practitioner and the CEO and founder of the ADHD Thrive Institute and the creator of the ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids program. As a mother of a child with ADHD, she knows firsthand the struggles that come with parenting a neurodiverse child, but she also knows the freedom that is possible once parents learn to reduce ADHD symptoms. Dana has been featured in Forbes, Authority Magazine, Medium, Influencive, Thrive Global, and various others. She has also been a guest on multiple parenting and ADHD summits and podcasts. Her mission is to help...
2022-10-1134 min
My Child Will Thrive PodcastFrom Asthma To Autoimmunity To Eczema: Why Our Kids Need A Functional Integrative ApproachHolistic mama doc, Dr. Elisa Song, MD is a holistic pediatrician, pediatric functional medicine expert, and mama to 2 crazy fun kids. In her integrative pediatric practice, Whole Family Wellness, she’s helped 1000s of kids get to the root causes of their health concerns and helped their parents understand how to help their children thrive – body, mind, and spirit – by integrating conventional pediatrics with functional medicine, homeopathy, acupuncture, herbal medicine, and essential oils. These health concerns have ranged from frequent colds, ear infections, asthma, and eczema; to autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and autoimmune illnesses. Dr. Song is the host of the Th...
2022-09-2722 min
My Child Will Thrive PodcastToolkit Tuesday: Primitive Reflexes Cheat SheetTara Hunkin, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Certified GAPS Practitioner, mother and founder of My Child Will Thrive (website and podcast) author and host of the Autism, ADHD and SPD Summit. My Child Will Thrive was founded out of the frustration Tara felt when searching for explanations and solutions for her daughter. Doctor visits left her with more questions than answers and she was forced to do the research and find her own way to help her child. Tara’s daughter is now a thriving 18-year-old, succeeding in and out of school.Tara now supports parents of children with neurodevelopmental disorders st...
2022-09-1314 min
My Child Will Thrive PodcastWhat you need to know about the CDC changes to developmental milestones with Dr. Peter ScireDr. Peter J. Scire, known as the “Brain Doctor”, has examined and treated thousands of children with neurodevelopmental disorders since establishing his first practice in 2005 combined with his 8 years of running his Balance Centers.Dr. Scire received his Dr Chiropractic from Life University in Atlanta and has completed graduate studies in clinical neurology, nutrition and vestibular rehabilitation at the Carrick Institute of Graduate Studies. He is a board-eligible Chiropractic Neurologist. He is the past President of the International Association for Functional Neurology and Rehabilitation (IAFNR).He is a frequent lecturer to health care providers, educators and support groups on Functional Disc...
2022-08-3036 min
My Child Will Thrive PodcastToolkit Tuesday: Medical History And Therapy Tracking ToolTara Hunkin, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Certified GAPS Practitioner, mother and founder of My Child Will Thrive (website and podcast) author and host of the Autism, ADHD and SPD Summit. My Child Will Thrive was founded out of the frustration Tara felt when searching for explanations and solutions for her daughter. Doctor visits left her with more questions than answers and she was forced to do the research and find her own way to help her child. Tara’s daughter is now a thriving 18-year-old, succeeding in and out of school.Tara now supports parents of children with neurodevelopmental disorders st...
2022-08-1611 min
My Child Will Thrive PodcastThe Parent Perspective: Amy TaftAmy Taft is a homeschooling mom of three active kids, a former elementary school teacher, retired high school field hockey coach, and now committed holistic practitioner and dedicated advocate for children’s health. She enjoys asking, and being asked, hard questions, learning new skills, nourishing family and friends with nutritious and delicious home-cooked meals, and taking long reflective walks alone in the woods. A recent addition to her passions is homesteading and pursuing a more intentional and self-sufficient lifestyle.Amy began pursuing this path of holistic wellness when conventional medicine and all the “experts” couldn’t provide the answers she needed t...
2022-08-0237 min
My Child Will Thrive PodcastHow To Write A Book That Changes Lives with AJ HarperAJ Harper is an editor and publishing strategist who helps authors write transformational books that enable them to build readership, grow their brand, and make a significant impact on the world. As ghostwriter and developmental editor, she has worked with hundreds of authors, from newbies to New York Times bestselling authors with millions of books sold. AJ teaches her method in Top Three Book Workshop and the Must-Read Editing Workshop. She is the Head Writing Coach for Heroic Public Speaking, the premier speaker training program created by Michael and Amy Port. She is writing partner to business author, Mike Michalowicz...
2022-07-1931 min
My Child Will Thrive PodcastToolkit Tuesday: Protocol & Therapy Review WorksheetTara Hunkin, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Certified GAPS Practitioner, mother and founder of My Child Will Thrive (website and podcast) author and host of the Autism, ADHD and SPD Summit. My Child Will Thrive was founded out of the frustration Tara felt when searching for explanations and solutions for her daughter. Doctor visits left her with more questions than answers and she was forced to do the research and find her own way to help her child. Tara’s daughter is now a thriving 18-year-old, succeeding in and out of school.Tara now supports parents of children with neurodevelopmental disorders st...
2022-07-0511 min
My Child Will Thrive PodcastThe Parent Perspective: Dana LatterThis is a new series on the My Child Will Thrive Podcast where we interview parents about their experiences with their child.Dana knows the overwhelming feelings of frustration of families with special needs, autism, ADHD, and dyslexia. She started learning about the subject when she realized that her son was “different” and could not accept the diagnosis. She knew in her heart that he could overcome his challenges and thrive. She works with parents one-on-one in a holistic approach based on the Melillo Method.Show notes & Transcript can be found here: https://www.mychildwillthrive.com/the-parent-perspective-dana-latter
2022-06-2127 min
Essential AlchemyRelationship Resilience with Tara Hunkin, NTP, CGP, RWPWith Tara Hunkin, you'll learn more about resilience challenges in parenting a special needs child, why letting go of expectations is key to resilience, and how to build your village to create a community that supports you.
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2022-06-1626 min
My Child Will Thrive PodcastToolkit Tuesday: Biomedical And Therapy Protocol Tracker with Tara HunkinTara Hunkin, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Certified GAPS Practitioner, mother and founder of My Child Will Thrive (website and podcast) author and host of the Autism, ADHD and SPD Summit. My Child Will Thrive was founded out of the frustration Tara felt when searching for explanations and solutions for her daughter. Doctor visits left her with more questions than answers and she was forced to do the research and find her own way to help her child. Tara’s daughter is now a thriving 18-year-old, succeeding in and out of school.Tara now supports parents of children with neurodevelopmental disorders st...
2022-05-2410 min
Soaring Child: Thriving with ADHD03: Key Steps to Follow After ADHD Diagnosis with Tara HunkinOn 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 pa...
2022-04-2633 min
My Child Will Thrive PodcastThe Impact EMFs Have On The Gut Lining, Blood Brain Barrier And Sleep with Brian HoyerBrian is a Certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (via NTA) and a certified Geobiologist trained by Geovital Academy, a 35 year running naturopathic clinic in Austria that specializes in Radiation Protection and Environmental Medicine. Brian has completed courses in advanced clinical assessment techniques, Autonomic Response Testing with the Klinghardt Academy (levels 1,2,3, Applied Psychoneurobiology, Family Constellation Therapy), and hundreds of hours of continuing education in nutrition. He is on the board for Rhiza Farm Retreat Center for health practitioners on the Big Island of Hawaii that launched this year. Brian currently tours around the country educating on EMF and how best to solve...
2022-03-2921 min
My Child Will Thrive PodcastToolkit Tuesday: Food, Mood, Sleep & Poop Journal with Tara HunkinTara Hunkin, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Certified GAPS Practitioner, mother and founder of My Child Will Thrive (website and podcast) author and host of the Autism, ADHD and SPD Summit. My Child Will Thrive was founded out of the frustration Tara felt when searching for explanations and solutions for her daughter. Doctor visits left her with more questions than answers and she was forced to do the research and find her own way to help her child. Tara’s daughter is now a thriving 18-year-old, succeeding in and out of school.Tara now supports parents of children with neurodevelopmental disorders st...
2022-03-1514 min
My Child Will Thrive PodcastToolkit Tuesday: Yearly Protocol Planner with Tara HunkinTara Hunkin, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Certified GAPS Practitioner, Restorative Wellness Practitioner, mother and founder of My Child Will Thrive (website and podcast) author and host of the Autism, ADHD and Sensory Processing Disorder Summit. My Child Will Thrive was founded out of the frustration Tara felt when searching for explanations and solutions for her daughter. Doctor visits left her with more questions than answers and she was forced to do the research and find her own way to help her child. Tara’s daughter is now a thriving 16-year-old, succeeding in and out of school.Tara now supports parents of...
2022-02-1512 min
My Child Will Thrive PodcastA Key Underlying Factor Of Autism That Is Often Missed with Luminara SerdarLuminara Serdar is a scientist, nutritionist and holistic healer who helps recover kids from autism using many strategies, including NeuroModulation Technique. She spent nearly 20 years in the biotech industry as a molecular biologist, product manager and consultant, and was involved with the human genome sequencing project.Her allergies were eliminated in two sessions using NeuroModulation Technique. She was so impressed that she learned the technique and now uses it, along with nutrition, detoxification and her intimate knowledge of body biochemistry, to help heal children on the autism spectrum. She’s been eliminating allergies and correcting mind-body dysfunction since 2006. She works wi...
2022-02-0119 min
My Child Will Thrive PodcastNew Year, Fresh Start: How to Plan for Your Child’s Best Year Ever! with Jess Sherman, RHNJess helps kids thrive, and families connect. Along with being a certified teacher, Jess is an author, speaker, mother, and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, board certified in Practical Holistic Nutrition. Her book, Raising Resilience and her coaching programs have guided worried parents of children with learning differences, anxiety, ADHD, ASD and mood disorders towards safe, effective tools to help them reduce reliance on medication and set their kids up for a bright future.Read the blog and transcript: https://www.mychildwillthrive.com/new-year-fresh-start-how-to-plan-for-your-childs-best-year-ever
2022-01-1841 min
My Child Will Thrive PodcastOne doctor’s journey adopting a child with Cerebral Palsy that changed his approach to medicineDr. Hartman's journey with functional medicine started when he & his wife adopted their first daughter from foster care. She has cerebral palsy & countless dietary issues. They went from specialist to specialist and, even as a physician, he felt let down & confused. His daughter's health struggles forced him to confront an uncomfortable realization: Our current healthcare system doesn't have all the answers. His wife, however, refused to give up hope. She ultimately pointed him to functional medicine. His daughter & other two kids began to thrive. After years in family practice, he felt called to make a dramatic shift. He now helps...
2022-01-0431 min
My Child Will Thrive PodcastPhenol and Salicylate Sensitivities: How Foods Impact Your Child's BehaviourJulie Matthews is a Certified Nutrition Consultant specializing in autism and related disorders for fifteen years. Her dietary guidance is backed by scientific research and applied clinical experience. Her work and award-winning book, Nourishing Hope for Autism, have helped people around the world to make food and nutrition choices that aid the health, learning, and behavior of those with autism, ADHD, and other developmental delays. She presents at leading autism conferences in the US and abroad and is on the scientific advisory board for USAAA (U.S. Autism & Asperger Association) and the Autism Nutrition Research Center. She is the co-founder...
2021-12-2155 min
My Child Will Thrive PodcastHow To Support Your Child Academically At Home Without The Battles with Aimee BuckleyAimee Buckley is a veteran public school teacher and founder of Study Help Inc - a tutoring platform that connects top-quality teachers with students who are looking for a better understanding and stronger academic skills. For the first 5 years of her career as a teacher, Aimee taught students with emotional issues due to neglect or trauma and eventually moved to teaching students with mild to moderate disabilities in her current position that she has held for 20 years. Most teachers are experts on the content they deliver, Aimee is an expert at teaching.Show notes & Transcript: www.mychildwillthrive.com/how-to-support-your-child-academically-at-home-without-the-battles
2021-12-0733 min
My Child Will Thrive PodcastFinding The Confidence To Take Charge Of Your Family's with Carla AthertonCarla Atherton is the Director of the Healthy Family Formula and the HFF Practitioner Training Academy, Host and Producer of the Children's Health Summit, Author of Family Health Revolution, Host of the Family Health Revolution Podcast, Empowerment Coach, Holistic Family Health Consultant, and children's health advocate. Spurred on by the love for her three glorious children and husband, Carla's mission is to support families to achieve their best health through information, guidance, and empowerment.Shownotes and transcript: https://www.mychildwillthrive.com/finding-the-confidence-to-take-charge-of-your-familys-health
2021-11-2343 min
My Child Will Thrive PodcastHolistic Parenting: Parenting Healthy Brains and Bodies in a Changing World with Dr. Madiha SaeedMadiha M. Saeed, MD, also known as HolisticMom, MD, on social media, is a practicing board-certified family physician in the USA, health influencer, international speaker, and author of The Holistic Rx: Your Guide to Healing Chronic Inflammation and Disease and the children’s functional medicine book series, Adam’s Healing Adventures and to other international books, empowering the world towards healthier living. Her current online platforms reach millions of people. Dr. Saeed is the director of education for Documenting Hope and KnoWEwell. She sits on multiple medical advisory boards including Wellness Mama. Dr. Saeed and her children speak internationally at the...
2021-11-0936 min
My Child Will Thrive PodcastPermission To Get Unstuck with Kris RiceKris Rice provides soul-care for mamas raising kids with mental health challenges. Imagine creating freedom, clarity and ease in your life, even amidst chaos, that’s where Kris comes in!Show notes and transcript: https://www.mychildwillthrive.com/permission-to-get-unstuck/
2021-10-2627 min
My Child Will Thrive PodcastUsing Music To Optimize Your Child's Brain with Alex DomanAlex Doman is the founder and CEO of Advanced Brain Technologies, co-founder of Sleep Genius, founder & director of The Movement Program Ltd., and bestselling co-author of Healing at the Speed of Sound®.The third generation in a family of pioneers in the field of child and human brain development, Alex Doman has focused his career on sound, music, digital health and technology, and their capacity to improve brain health and performance.His production credits include; co-producer of Music for Healing at the Speed of Sound™, Music for Babies™, and inTime; executive producer, creator, and collaborator on numerous other projects, products, and t...
2021-10-1247 min
My Child Will Thrive PodcastEvidence - Based Pathways To The Good Things In Life with Genia StephenGenia Stephen helps kids with intellectual disabilities build inclusive lives at home, at school and in the community. She is the founder and host of the Good Things In Life For Kids With Disabilities Podcast and manages a community of parents of children with disabilities. Having a younger sister and son with disabilities and medical complexities led her to a lifetime of training in the disability field under premier thought leaders and mentors. With more than 20,000 downloads, her podcast now gives other parents access to her world-class disability parenting education, complete with courses and membership. She is a practicing midwife...
2021-09-2827 min
My Child Will Thrive PodcastWhy do I need a food journal? with Tara HunkinTara Hunkin, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Certified GAPS Practitioner, Restorative Wellness Practitioner, mother and founder of My Child Will Thrive (website and podcast) author and host of the Autism, ADHD and Sensory Processing Disorder Summit. My Child Will Thrive was founded out of the frustration Tara felt when searching for explanations and solutions for her daughter. Doctor visits left her with more questions than answers and she was forced to do the research and find her own way to help her child. Tara’s daughter is now a thriving 16-year-old, succeeding in and out of school.Tara now supports parents of...
2021-09-1415 min
My Child Will Thrive PodcastPhotobiomodulation the secret weapon to speed healing and recovery at a cellular levelDr. Brandon Crawford is currently licensed to practice Chiropractic in the USA in the state of Texas and in Dubai Healthcare City in the UAE. Dr. Crawford maintains an active practice in Austin,TX where he sees various types of patients seeking to restore their health. A large part of Dr. Crawford’s practice is focused on helping families who seek help for neurodevelopmental disorders like Autism, ADHD, Tourette’s, OCD and similar issues. His practice also sees a large amount of chronic pain and other neurological conditions like traumatic brain injury and anoxic brain injury.Dr. Crawford is considered an e...
2021-08-3149 min
My Child Will Thrive PodcastThe Power Of Fun Sensory Training with Trent McEntireFor more than two decades, Trent McEntire has been helping people gain back their mobility – a story he knows well. Born with a mild form of Cerebral Palsy, Trent experienced pain and stiffness every day from the time he was a child. The methods Trent discovered to repair his own body also became the foundation for what would be his life’s work.Trent attended Western Michigan University where he received a BFA in Dance, requiring in-depth Movement Science and Training including Feldenkrais, Laban Movement Analysis, Bartenieff Fundamentals, Kinesiology and Anatomy. Trent was awarded the Presidential Scholar while attending Western Mich...
2021-08-1740 min
My Child Will Thrive PodcastThe Real Truth About Hormones with Dr. Shawn TassoneShawn Tassone MD, Ph.D., known as America's Holistic Gynecologist, is the first physician in the United States to be double board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and by the American Board of Integrative Medicine. He holds a medical degree in addition to a Ph.D. in mind-body medicine. He’s a practicing OBGYN in Austin, Tx, hormone specialist, author, speaker, highly rated patient advocate, and creator of the world’s first integrative hormonal mapping system.In his 20+ years of practice, Dr. Tassone has seen over 40,000 women and he is determined to remove the myths surrounding women's health. As an inte...
2021-08-0333 min
My Child Will Thrive PodcastHow Retained Primitive Reflexes Impact Your Childs Brain Development with Tara HunkinTara Hunkin, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Certified GAPS Practitioner, Restorative Wellness Practitioner, mother and founder of My Child Will Thrive (website and podcast) author and host of the Autism, ADHD and Sensory Processing Disorder Summit. My Child Will Thrive was founded out of the frustration Tara felt when searching for explanations and solutions for her daughter. Doctor visits left her with more questions than answers and she was forced to do the research and find her own way to help her child. Tara’s daughter is now a thriving 16-year-old, succeeding in and out of school.Tara now supports parents of...
2021-07-2013 min
My Child Will Thrive PodcastSimple Neurological Exercises To Create A Balanced Brain with Ryan CedermarkDr. Ryan Cedermark graduated Magna Cum Laude from Life University in 2011. While in school, Dr. Cedermark enrolled in postgraduate neurology courses, earning his Diplomate in Neurology from the American Chiropractic Neurology Board in 2013. Passionate about a multidisciplinary approach to healthcare, Dr. Cedermark graduated Magna Cum Laude with his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Duke University and completed a Family Nurse Practitioner program at Georgia State University in 2018. Dr. Cedermark currently serves as adjunct faculty at National University teaching in the Master's Program. Dr. Cedermark is also a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner and serves on the board of the International...
2021-07-0639 min
My Child Will Thrive PodcastVitamin D: How Genetics Impact Deficiencies with Dr. Mansoor MohammedDr. Mansoor is the President and CSO of The DNA Company, a leading and innovative provider of comprehensive Functional Genomics testing, consulting, and personalized health solutions. Dr. Mansoor is widely regarded as a pioneer in medical genomics and has been the recipient of multiple academic and industry awards. He is the holder of several patents in the general fields of molecular diagnostics and genomics research and is one of the most sought-after national and international conference speakers in the genre of personalized medicine.Dr. Mansoor maintains an active clinical practice as a genomics consultant to some of the leading executive...
2021-06-2253 min
My Child Will Thrive PodcastAre Mast Cells the missing piece in your Autism, ADHD and SPD protocol with Beth O'HaraBeth O’Hara is a Functional Naturopath, specializing in complex chronic health conditions related to Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and Histamine Intolerance, including Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADD/ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorders, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue, Mold Toxicity, and Chemical Sensitivities. She is the founder and owner of Mast Cell 360, a Functional Naturopathy Practice designed to look at all factors surrounding health conditions – genetic, epigenetic biochemical, physiological, environmental, and emotional.She designed Mast Cell 360 to be the kind of practice she wished had existed when she was severely ill with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, Histamine Intolerance, Neural Inflammation, Lyme, Mold Toxicity, Fibromyalgia, and...
2021-06-0848 min
My Child Will Thrive PodcastHow To Use Traditional Chinese Medicine To Help Your Child With ADHD, Anxiety And AutismRobin Ray Green is the CEO and founder of the Center for Acupuncture Pediatrics and one of the world's leading experts in pediatric acupuncture. She provides the tools and training for acupuncturists and licensed health professionals to be successful in helping kids in the treatment room and in their businesses. She’s also one of the co-founders of the AcuPatching™ movement, which uses photobiomodulation on acupuncture points to balance the meridians and the autonomic nervous system. She is the author of Heal Your Child from the Inside Out: The 5-Element Way to Nurturing Healthy, Happy Kids. She loves hanging out with...
2021-05-2540 min
My Child Will Thrive PodcastThe long-term impact of the pandemic on children's mental health with Dr. Roseann Capanna-HodgeDr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge is a mental health trailblazer, founder of The Global Institute of Children’s Mental Health, and media expert who is, “Changing the way we view and treat children’s mental health.” Her work has helped thousands reverse the most challenging conditions: ADHD, anxiety, mood, Lyme, and PANS/PANDAS using PROVEN holistic therapies. She is often featured on dozens of media outlets including Fox, CBS, NBC, FORBES, PARENTS, and New York Times.Link to the blog post: https://www.mychildwillthrive.com/impact-of-the-pandemic/
2021-05-1134 min
My Child Will Thrive PodcastEssential Oils for Resilience with Jodi CohenJodi Sternoff Cohen is a bestselling author, award-winning journalist, functional practitioner and founder of Vibrant Blue Oils, where she has combined her training in nutritional therapy and aromatherapy to create unique proprietary blends of organic and wild-crafted essential oils. She has helped over 50,000 clients heal from brain-related challenges, including anxiety, insomnia, and autoimmunity. For the past ten years, she has lectured at wellness centers, conferences, and corporations on brain health, essential oils, stress, and detoxification. She has been seen in The New York Times, Wellness Mama, Elephant Journal and numerous publications. Her website, vibrantblueoils.com, is visited by over 300,000 natural...
2021-03-1633 min
My Child Will Thrive PodcastHow the Wahls Protocol treats all chronic autoimmune conditions - With Dr. Terry WahlsDr. Terry Wahls is an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner and a clinical professor of medicine at the University of Iowa where she conducts clinical trials. In 2018 she was awarded the Institute for Functional Medicine’s Linus Pauling Award for her contributions in research, clinical care and patient advocacy. She is also a patient with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis, which confined her to a tilt-recline wheelchair for four years. Dr. Wahls restored her health using a diet and lifestyle program she designed specifically for her brain and now pedals her bike to work each day. She is the author of...
2020-03-1941 min
My Child Will Thrive PodcastHow Learning To Cook Can Empower Your Child With Katie KimballKatie Kimball, the national voice of healthy kids cooking, is a blogger, former teacher, and mom of 4 kids who founded the Kids Cook Real Food eCourse. Her blog, Kitchen Stewardship helps families stay healthy without going crazy, and she’s on a mission to connect families around healthy food and teach every child in America to cook.SHOW NOTESWhy Katie created the blog Kitchen Stewardship (1:08)Strategies around helping kids eat healthier in general (3:36)Reasons why some parents are not teaching their kids to cook and the importance of taking the time to teach your kids to cook early (7:40)Strategies to he...
2020-02-2740 min
My Child Will Thrive PodcastWhat is neuroplasticity and how it gives us hope - Tara HunkinJoin Tara as she discusses neuroplasticity, and how it gives us hope!Learn about:- What neuroplasticity is- How the brain is "retrainable"- What neurons are and their function- The difference between negative and positive neuroplasticity- How to move past setbacks and leverage the power of neuroplasticityLink to the full post on website - https://www.mychildwillthrive.com/what-is-neuroplasticity-and-how-it-gives-us-hope
2020-02-1313 min
My Child Will Thrive PodcastEntrepreneurship as an act of radical self-careFaith Clarke is an intuitive strategist and new venture specialist, author, academic nerd, design thinker and outlander junkie. She helps disruptive, eclectic business infuse their core DNA into their team so that they can catalyze social change from the inside out. She especially loves to do this with special needs family-run businesses who create space for people with special needs.Faith is also the author of Parenting Like a Ninja, an autism mom’s guide to professional productivity which is an Amazon bestseller and reflects her own journey with the crazy chaos of special needs parenting, and the need to ha...
2020-01-2841 min
My Child Will Thrive PodcastWhat type of poop does your child have and how does this impact their neurological healthDr. Marisol Teijeiro, Naturopathic Doctor, ND, BA - Queen of the ThronesTM is a world leader renowned for her passion for cleansing and gut health. After receiving her degree as a Naturopathic Doctor, she completed her International Speaker Certification to help share her challenges and the solution. Crowned the Queen of the Thrones™ by her patients, for over 15 years she has trained and educated health care practitioners and has helped thousands of patients transition from Irritable Bowels to Owning Their Throne and Thriving. Learn about:- The importance of testing for food sensitivities- What is biofilm and the role of biof...
2020-01-2043 min
The Better Behavior Show with Dr. Nicole BeurkensHow To Successfully Use An Integrative Approach So Your Child Can ThriveMy guest this week is Tara Hunkin, Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Certified GAPS Practitioner, Restorative Wellness Practitioner, mother and founder of My Child Will Thrive and host of the ‘Autism, ADHD and SPD Summit’. Tara is passionate about helping parents because she has been in their shoes. After doctor visits left her with more questions than answers, Tara realized that it was up to her to figure out how to get her daughter the help she needed. She went on to pursue an education in nutrition with the Nutritional Therapy Association and trained with Natasha Campbell-McBride, MD as a Cer...
2019-08-0738 min
My Child Will Thrive PodcastHow Retained Primitive Reflexes Impact Brain Function at Any AgeDr. Peter Scire has dedicated his academic and clinical career over the past 15 years to working with complex neurological disorders in both adults and children.
2019-07-081h 10
My Child Will Thrive PodcastBeyond the Label: A Holistic Approach to Mental Health - Dr. Christina BjorndalDr. Christina Bjorndal, ND, is an authority in the treatment of mental illnesses such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and eating disorders.
2019-07-0134 min
My Child Will Thrive PodcastHow screen time is impacting your child's behaviour and what you can do - Dr. Nicole BeurkensHow screens and technology impact our children’s health and why it is critical for parents and children to regulate their screen time.
2019-05-1629 min
Love is MedicineSelf-Care For Special Needs Parents w/ Tara HunkinTara Hunkin is a nutritional therapy practitioner, certified GAPS practitioner, mother, and founder of My Child Will Thrive, a community of support for parents with children that have been diagnosed or suspected of a neurodevelopmental disorder. After struggling to find answers from doctors while trying to find her own daughter help, Tara realized that it was up to her to get the results that she needed. Passionate about helping parents who have been in her shoes, Tara created My Child Will Thrive to share her own journey of raising a special needs child, and bring awareness and support to...
2019-04-2800 min
Summit For Wellness Podcast72- How to Support Children with ADD/ADHD with Tara HunkinAs a parent with a child who has ADD or ADHD (or any other neurodevelopmental disorder), you may be stressed trying to find the best ways to support your child. From doctor visits, to meetings with the school counselors, to getting your kids to follow directions, this can really wear you down. So what are some ways to support your child and yourself? Learn more in this episode.
2019-04-091h 01
My Child Will Thrive PodcastA Few Lessons About the Power of NeuroplasticityA Few Lessons About the Power of Neuroplasticity by Tara Hunkin
2019-02-1553 min
My Child Will Thrive PodcastHow Mindset Can Be your Child's SuperpowerHow Mindset Can Be your Child's Superpower by Tara Hunkin
2019-02-0450 min
My Child Will Thrive PodcastSelf care: How to achieve peak health and lasting fat loss with Jason SeibSelf care: How to achieve peak health and lasting fat loss with Jason Seib by Tara Hunkin
2018-10-0350 min
My Child Will Thrive PodcastCalming the Chaos - How to Address Challenging BehavioursCalming the Chaos - How to Address Challenging Behaviours by Tara Hunkin
2018-09-1134 min
My Child Will Thrive PodcastGlyphosate _what_it_is_and_how_it_impacts_your_child's_healthGlyphosate _what_it_is_and_how_it_impacts_your_child's_health by Tara Hunkin
2018-05-1713 min
My Child Will Thrive PodcastWhat you need to know about the cerebellum’s role in cognition and emotionWhat you need to know about the cerebellum’s role in cognition and emotion by Tara Hunkin
2018-04-2617 min
2018-04-1219 min
My Child Will Thrive PodcastMyelination Support with Tara HunkinMyelination Support with Tara Hunkin by Tara Hunkin
2018-04-0420 min
My Child Will Thrive PodcastHow IonCleanse Foot Baths Aid Detox with Tyler DahmHow IonCleanse Foot Baths Aid Detox with Tyler Dahm by Tara Hunkin
2018-03-2947 min
2018-03-1531 min
My Child Will Thrive PodcastSeason 2 - Raising Resilience Through Nutrition with Jessica ShermanSeason 2 - Raising Resilience Through Nutrition with Jessica Sherman by Tara Hunkin
2018-03-0847 min
My Child Will Thrive PodcastWhy you need to address heavy metals with Wendy MyersWhy you need to address heavy metals with Wendy Myers by Tara Hunkin
2018-01-2419 min
My Child Will Thrive Podcast021: Sidney Baker The Importance of Medical History021: Sidney Baker The Importance of Medical History by Tara Hunkin
2017-06-2208 min
My Child Will Thrive Podcast019: John Tjenos - The importance of the vagus nerve and how to build vagal tone with essential oilswww.mychildwillthrive.com/summit
2017-06-2006 min
My Child Will Thrive Podcast018: Robert Melillo - Functional Disconnection:www.mychildwillthrive.com/summit
2017-06-2010 min
My Child Will Thrive Podcast020: Nicholas Dogris How to Stimulate Brain and Gut Healing using Low EMF Neurofeedback.020: Nicholas Dogris How to Stimulate Brain and Gut Healing using Low EMF Neurofeedback. by Tara Hunkin
2017-06-2009 min
My Child Will Thrive Podcast017: Trudy Scott - Anxiety’s Role in ASD, ADHD and SPD and how nutrient therapy can help.www.mychildwillthrive.com/summit
2017-06-1509 min
My Child Will Thrive Podcast016: Alex Doman - Using music to heal your child's brain.www.mychildwillthrive.com/summit
2017-06-1309 min
My Child Will Thrive Podcast015: Dr David Perlmutter The role of the microbiome in neurological health015: Dr David Perlmutter The role of the microbiome in neurological health by Tara Hunkin
2017-06-0808 min
My Child Will Thrive Podcast014: Why I created The Autism, ADHD, and Sensory Processing Disorder Summit014: Why I created The Autism, ADHD, and Sensory Processing Disorder Summit by Tara Hunkin
2017-06-0627 min
My Child Will Thrive PodcastMCWT Podcast Episode 13: Understanding Special Education Rights - What every Parent Should KnowMCWT Podcast Episode 13: Understanding Special Education Rights - What every Parent Should Know by Tara Hunkin
2017-05-251h 00
My Child Will Thrive PodcastMCWT Podcast Episode 11: Why Movement Therapies HelpI spoke recently to Adeena Pelburg, holistic educator, about her experience with movement therapies for children with Autism, ADHD, Sensory Processing disorder and other neurodevelopmental disorders. Give a listen to hear from her why movement therapies help our kids by addressing the underlying dysfunction in their brains.
2017-05-1141 min
My Child Will Thrive PodcastMCWT Podcast Episode 10: How to Maximize the Value of Attending a Conference to Help Your ChildI get excited at the prospect of attending a new conference either in person or online. I look at all the speakers and the things they are talking about and think of all the possibilities of some nugget I may learn or ah ha moment I may have that could help my children. It is hard not to get excited, but when I first started attending conferences (real or virtual) I would be wowed with all the information and then on the way home or the after the online event ended a wave of overwhelm would wash over me. What...
2017-05-0426 min
My Child Will Thrive PodcastMCWT Podcast Episode 9: Is Your Child Missing Key Nutrients?Research and clinical findings show that our children are burdened with multiple nutrient deficiencies. Unaddressed, these deficiencies continue to impair many important metabolic functions in our children and impact their health, neurologic function and in the end their ability to heal. In order to address key nutrient deficiencies appropriately, we must identify which ones are most likely in our children, what impact this has on them, why they occur in the first place and how we can fix them.On today’s podcast, I discuss the what, why and how to fix key nutrient deficiencies in our children. I also ad...
2017-04-2425 min
My Child Will Thrive PodcastMCWT Podcast Episode 8 Bottom Line: Good Digestion is Fundamental to Help Your ChildOn today’s podcast, I decided to revisit the topic of digestion. Good digestion is a fundamental piece of the puzzle impacting our children's’ health. Understanding how digestion is supposed to work and what happens when it doesn’t work properly will give you clarity on what is contributing to or is a roadblock to making meaningful progress in your child’s healing.The importance of good digestion is one of the first topics I wrote about when I started My Child Will Thrive. If you have listened to today’s podcast but want a written refresher, you can review what I tal...
2017-04-1926 min
My Child Will Thrive PodcastMCWT Podcast Episode 7: How Susan Levin Recovered Her Autistic Son With the Son-Rise ProgramI recently interviewed Susan Levin, mother of 14-year old Ben, who received an autism diagnosis at the age of five. Ben’s story is inspiring, and revolves around the Son-Rise Program, a parent-led program that is helping to recover children on the autism spectrum. In today’s article and podcast 007 learn how Susan recovered her son from autism through the Son-Rise program alongside biomedical, and social development therapies.Learn More here: http://www.mychildwillthrive.com/podcast007/
2017-04-1147 min
My Child Will Thrive PodcastMCWT Podcast Episode 6: How Neurofeedback Can Help Your ChildLast week we talked about functional neurology and how it’s important to address brain function directly in conjunction with our efforts to address the brain indirectly with biomedical treatments and nutrition. Neurofeedback is one functional neurologic therapy that can help your child with a neurodevelopmental disorder like autism, ADHD, or sensory processing disorders.I had the opportunity to interview a neurofeedback expert, John Mekrut, owner of The Balanced Brain Neurofeedback Training Center and a father of a daughter with multiple neurodevelopmental challenges, on the My Child Will Thrive Podcast Episode 006. Listen to the podcast for his full story and in...
2017-04-0647 min
My Child Will Thrive PodcastMCWT Podcast Episode 5: HOW FUNCTIONAL NEUROLOGY CAN HELP YOUR CHILDChildren with neurodevelopmental disorders like autism, ADHD, sensory processing disorder, learning disabilities, and other related conditions often face a number of challenges for which there are an even larger number of therapies. Functional neurology is one therapy that works directly with the nervous system, helping to retrain the brain and peripheral nervous system to function appropriately. Functional neurology is the perfect complement to biomedical treatment.Learn More at: http://www.mychildwillthrive.com/podcast005/
2017-03-2816 min
My Child Will Thrive PodcastMCWT Podcast Episode 4: 10 WAYS TO GET MORE SLEEP – AND HELP YOUR CHILD SLEEP TOO10 WAYS TO GET MORE SLEEP – AND HELP YOUR CHILD SLEEP TOOAs a parent of a child with a neurodevelopmental disorder like ADHD, autism, sensory processing disorder, or learning disability, you are likely under a lot of stress. Supporting your child; keeping up with her appointments, therapies, and diets; and somehow staying on top of your own life leave you with little energy or time—and not enough quality sleep. You are not alone, and it’s likely your lack of sleep is taking its toll. Sleep may not feel like a priority in your life, but by not giving it the im...
2017-03-0918 min
My Child Will Thrive PodcastMCWT Podcast Episode 3: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE GAPS AND SCD DIETS?I get asked a lot by parents of children with neurodevelopmental disorders what the difference is between the GAPS (Gut and Psychology Syndrome) diet and the SCD (specific carbohydrate diet), and how to choose which of these therapeutic diets is best for their child.Both diets are similar in nature, so some people get confused about which one to try and why. The two diets are based on some of the same principles. Essentially, the GAPS Diet is built on the SCD Diet, but is more comprehensive in nature.Learn More at: http://www.mychildwillthrive.com/podcast003/
2017-03-0218 min
My Child Will Thrive PodcastMCWT Podcast Episode 2: WHAT YOU MUST DO BEFORE A DETOXIFICATION PROTOCOLExposure to toxicants is a prominent contributor to the physiological dysfunction and resulting symptoms of many children with neurodevelopmental disorders. You have likely learned about it already, and you may already be taking steps to reduce your child’s exposure to toxicants, but what about those toxins that are already in her body? What to do before a detoxification protocol, preparing your child’s body, is just as important as the detox protocol itself.Detoxification protocols are often recommended for our children. But before you dive head first into a detox for your child, you want to make sure that her...
2017-02-2315 min
My Child Will Thrive PodcastMCWT Podcast Episode 1: MITOCHONDRIAL DYSFUNCTION — WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOWMany years passed before I realized that my daughter might have mitochondrial dysfunction. I attributed her main symptoms—fatigue and slow processing speed—to a number of different causes, none of them related to those tiny organelles inside her cells that I had learned about back in high school biology class.But as the years went by and I dove into the science surrounding my daughter’s health, I learned that she—and many children just like her—may have mitochondrial dysfunction. When I learned about the signs and symptoms of the condition, my radar went up. Today, I’ll share with y...
2017-02-1618 min
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