Soaring Child: Thriving with ADHD Dana Kay

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If you haven't already listened to Part 1 of this interview with Perry from The Success Blueprint Podcast, we recommend you give it a listen first, as Dana and Perry laid some important groundwork about ADHD and discussed pivotal strategies that set the stage for today's discussion. 
Then tune into this episode, which is part 2 of this 2-part series! in this episode, discover:
 
✅ How parents - and specifically dad - can really benefit from making some of these natural changes.
 
✅ Your three choices when it comes to managing ADHD.
✅ A sneak peek into our exclusive program designed to support families dealing with ADHD.
✅ The famous gumball test - a sure fire way to know if dietary changes are necessary for your child with ADHD.
✅ And more! 
Link Mentioned in the Show: 
Book a free call here - http://adhdthriveinstitute.com/meet 
Key Takeaways:
[2:20] How dietary changes affect adults - specifically men - in the home
[8:32] Dana’s rock bottom that led her to finally make some changes
[19:48] Your 3 choices
[21:55] A sneak peek into Dana’s program
[25:15] The cost of NOT reducing your child’s ADHD symptoms
[34:05] What people like the most about the program
[37:15] Dana’s guarantee
[39:08] The most common objections/obstacles families face (and how to overcome them)
[41:08] The famous gumball test
Memorable Moments:
”When families do this together as a family, the changes that the whole family see are just amazing.”
”A lot of people are skeptical…It goes against everything that we knew was right…But for partners, when they can start to feel it in their own body, and when they can start to see the changes around them, that’s when they get on board.”
”Tiny hinges swing really big doors.”
”Whether or not someone finds themself at rock bottom or not, you can start making changes today. You can start seeing changes so quickly in your child if you just take that first step.”
”Everything I do in my program is everything that I was missing when I was going through that same journey with my own son.”
”We’re not just trying to slap on that one-size-fits-all approach, like medication. Every child is different. Every child is unique.”
”It actually costs 5X more to raise a child with ADHD than to raise a child without the condition currently.”
”We have a really, really high success rate. When families follow through and when they do the work, they have success.”
”There hasn’t been a picky eater I have not been able to help.”
”If there’s an obstacle you can bring up to me, we’ve probably dealt with it before in our program. We’ve probably got a resource inside our program that can help that family overcome it.”
”There are shortcuts you can do so you don’t have to spend all that time in the kitchen.”
”It may seem like it’s a lot of work but because we’re doing it in slow, small steps to get you to where you need to go, it becomes a lot easier. And really, we are just changing your normal.”
”If you’ve got a child with ADHD, you do not need to suffer. They do not need to suffer. There are things out there that can help you.”


Dana Kay Resources:
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📕INTERNATIONAL  BEST SELLING BOOK:
Thriving with ADHD – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/book/
💻FREE MASTERCLASS
Free Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally Masterclass - https://bit.ly/3GAbFQl
⭐COURSES & PROGRAMS
ADHD Parenting Course – https://info.adhdthriveinsti

Description: Recently, Dana Kay was interviewed by Perry from The Success Blueprint Podcast, and it was one of her absolute favorite interviews ever. It was so impactful and different from any other discussion she’s had before that she knew she had to bring it here as well.
In this episode, Dana and Perry discussed topics like: 
 
✅ The #1 Magic Ingredient to Reduced ADHD Symptoms
✅ Why We Want & Need 'Boring'
✅ The Shrapnel Effect of ADHD 
✅ Why Americans Keep Getting Sicker
✅ And much more! 
Link Mentioned in the Show:  Book a free call here - http://adhdthriveinstitute.com/meet 
Key Takeaways: [4:35] Dana’s own story with her son’s ADHD diagnosis
[8:48] What is ADHD, and what causes it?
[15:36] What Dana would say to those who don’t buy into natural strategies
[20:23] Why “boring” is actually a really good thing in families of kids with ADHD
[22:45] The “shrapnel effect” of ADHD
[30:35] Why Americans keep getting sicker and other countries don’t experience this same thing
[40:17] What are the specific steps in Dana’s plan to reduce ADHD symptoms?
[42:58] The gut-brain connection
[48:45] The 3 worst foods & best foods for ADHD kids to eat
[55:41] Additional lifestyle changes that families need to make
Memorable Moments: ”ADHD is actually one of the most common mental disorders affecting children. Just in the USA alone, there’s over 6 million children that have been diagnosed, and 3/4 of them are receiving treatment of strong medication and/or behavior therapy.”
”ADHD symptoms can be reduced - not just from medications. There are other strategies out there that can help a child thrive without just pounding on different medications and dealing with the side effects.”
”Just the basic day-to-day life without constant ups and downs and tension was all I wanted.”
”Inflammation leads to difficult ADHD symptoms.”
”Our bodies have these pathways called detoxification pathways that clean out that trash - those toxins, those viruses, that bacteria, foreign substances that are really affecting our body, affecting our kid’s body.”
”The way that wheat is processed in the USA today is so different to how it was…hundreds of years ago.”
”There are artificial dyes that are banned in Canada, Europe, and Australia but they’re allowed here in the food supply of the USA without a second thought.”
”When families make this change - that follow my plan - it’s not just the child that starts to thrive. It’s the whole family.”
”The importance of diet in ADHD, it isn’t just anecdotal. There is a lot of scientific research out there…There is a clear link between certain foods and ADHD symptoms.”
Lab testing “is that really valuable tool to look beneath the surface and identify specific challenges with that gut or other areas that may be contributing to ADHD.”
”We as parents hold the key to our child’s nervous system until they are 18 years old. So they actually borrow our nervous system to regulate themselves.”
Dana Kay Resources:
🔗WEBSITES:
https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/
https://dana-kay.com/
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📕INTERNATIONAL  BEST SELLING BOOK:
Thriving with ADHD – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/book/
💻FREE MASTERCLASS
Free Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally Masterclass - https://bit.ly/3GAbFQl
⭐COURSES & PROGRAMS
ADHD Parenting Course – https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhd
ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids Program – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/packages/
Dye-Free for ADHD Course - https://bi

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Do you have questions about naturally reducing ADHD symptoms? 
Have you ever wondered if constipation was normal in kids? 
Or why gut health is so important?
Or how to know if something is just normal, typical, kid behavior or if it’s something else?
In this episode of the Soaring Child podcast, regular guest Andrea Daigle comes back on the show to answer some of the most common questions we get asked about naturally reducing ADHD symptoms in kids. 
You do NOT want to miss this episode that’s chock-full of questions to your frequently asked questions. 
Andreas is one of our amazing professional coaches at the ADHD Thrive Institute. She is also a board-certified holistic health practitioner (FDNP) who has has assisted numerous families with ADHD. 
Link Mentioned in the Show: 
Book a free call - ADHD Symptom Reduction
Key Takeaways:
[3:01] Is constipation normal? 
[4:52] Natural ways to address constipation in kids
[6:09] Why is gut health so important for kids with ADHD
[9:21] How to know if something is just normal, typical, kid behavior or if it’s something else? 
[17:53] Potential causes of bad breath in kids with ADHD
[20:04] What to do if you have a picky eater 
[26:53] What to do if you’ve tried lots of things and nothing is working
Memorable Moments:
”Constipation is NOT normal. It can definitely contribute to your child’s symptoms…Having a bowel movement, that’s the body’s way of removing toxins, so if we’re not pooping, those toxins are building up in the body.”
”The gut-brain connection is so incredibly huge.”
”If constipation is building up and you have a breakdown in the gut, that is driving inflammation in the body..which in turn can drive those ADHD symptoms.”
”When dysregulation is happening constantly and it’s becoming more frequent…that’s when we need to really start asking questions.”
”Remember, your child is not giving you a hard time. They’re having a hard time.”
”If you are feeling like, ‘How are we going to go another day like this? This is not sustainable,' then it’s time to put your investigative hat on and start doing something different.”
”If your child has bad breath, we need to figure out what’s going on in the body that  is driving that because that too is not normal.”
“The healing starts with us…with the parents.”
”Our kids deserve to feel better, and if they’re eating that way, they probably have symptoms that are coming from that…Their body is telling you that you need to do something, so let’s just start taking those baby steps.”
 
Dana Kay Resources:
🔗WEBSITES:
https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/
https://dana-kay.com/
👋SOCIALS:
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Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adhd_thriveinstitute
📕INTERNATIONAL  BEST SELLING BOOK:
Thriving with ADHD – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/book/
💻FREE MASTERCLASS
Free Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally Masterclass - https://bit.ly/3GAbFQl
⭐COURSES & PROGRAMS
ADHD Parenting Course – https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhd
ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids Program – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/packages/
Dye-Free for ADHD Course - https://bit.ly/4aFj6TY

Why don’t traditional ADHD treatments always work? 
Why does it sometimes feel like no matter what you try - be it medication, supplements, therapy, or various other strategies - that NOTHING actually works long term for your child with ADHD? 
If you’ve ever asked either of  these questions, then this episode of the Soaring Child podcast is for you.
Many times, traditional ADHD treatments don’t work long term because they are focusing on symptom management, NOT actually addressing the underlying stressors of ADHD. Tune in to this episode to learn more. 
Link Mentioned in the Show:  ADHD Fast Class - https://bit.ly/3GAbFQl 
Key Takeaways: [2:22] Why medication doesn’t always work
[5:13] Why supplementation doesn’t always work
[9:05] Why therapy doesn’t always work
[9:45] Why parent coaching doesn’t always work
[12:01] Why dietary changes alone don’t always work
[17:02] The REAL issue parents need to address in order to effectively reduce ADHD symptoms long term
Memorable Moments: ”If you've ever been puzzled by the effectiveness of traditional methods, this is your episode.”
”The biggest misconception about ADHD in kids is that medication is the only way to treat it. The problem with medications is that they merely mask the symptoms, without addressing the underlying stressors of ADHD.”
”Supplements can be effective and healing in the body. But first, parents need to be sure they are supplementing correctly.”
“We supplement based on a child’s unique needs, and not use a one size fits all approach. Because one size does not fit all.”
“Shockingly, many supplements have quality problems.”
”We sacrificed a LOT to try therapy for my son, and it did not help at all. Not even a little bit.”
”Therapy can be effective, but it’s not the most impactful way of handling ADHD symptoms for the vast majority of children.”
”While it is valuable to learn effective parenting strategies, and learn to communicate with your child better, those are almost never the reason children experience ADHD symptoms.”
”Diet can definitely make a difference. But, many children with ADHD are picky eaters, and they can act up if they aren’t given foods they like.”
”I have never seen a child grow out of ADHD without some kind of changes.”
”The truth is, most ADHD strategies…. often miss the mark in addressing the real issue. Instead, they only address the symptoms.”
”The reason traditional ADHD treatments don’t work long term is because they are focusing on symptom management, NOT actually addressing the underlying stressor of  the ADHD.”
”The World Health Organization ranks chronic inflammatory diseases as the greatest threat to human health.”
 
Dana Kay Resources:
🔗WEBSITES:
https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/
https://dana-kay.com/
👋SOCIALS:
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📕INTERNATIONAL  BEST SELLING BOOK:
Thriving with ADHD – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/book/
💻FREE MASTERCLASS
Free Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally Masterclass - https://bit.ly/3GAbFQl
⭐COURSES & PROGRAMS
ADHD Parenting Course – https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhd
ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids Program – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/packages/
Dye-Free for ADHD Course - https://bit.ly/4aFj6TY

Have you ever wondered if there was more you could do to understand and manage your child's ADHD symptoms? 
One family's journey with functional lab testing might just offer the answers you're looking for. In this episode of the Soaring Child podcast episode, you can hear from Marisa, the mother of a child with ADHD who used functional lab testing to support her child.
Hear their story and discover how you too might benefit from this approach. 
Link Mentioned in the Show: 
Thriving with ADHD Book - adhdthriveinstitute.com/book
Key Takeaways:
[4:27] About Marisa & her family’s journey with ADHD
[9:43] Why Marisa decided to explore functional lab testing for her child
[14:32] The lab tests Marisa did with her child
[19:24] Key findings from the lab tests
[23:32] How Marisa first felt when they got their lab results back
[26:43] How Marisa handled the dietary and lifestyle changes they needed to make
[32:43] How long it took before Marisa saw improvements in her child
[35:08] Marisa’s advice to parents considering functional lab testing for their children
Memorable Moments:
“She was a very picky eater…Then we started noticing the emotional dysregulation.”
”We were starting to get some judgment from some of our family,  because when you don’t understand ADHD, you don’t get it. You look at a child and think, ‘Why can’t you discipline them? Why can’t you calm them down? Why can’t they regulate themselves?' They’re looking at them as bad kids because they see that as bad behavior.”
”For the first time in our journey, I felt understood. I thought, ‘Oh my gosh, this makes sense.’”
”Honestly for us, it was a relief. It was validation that we weren’t crazy..that there was something going on that we couldn’t identify.” 
”We go to doctors now…and you’re just always given something. Here’s a pill. Here’s a pill. Here’s a pill. And you never get to the root of the issue.”
”We never want her ADHD to be a handicap to her.”
”We go in and we think we need to do it all at once, but that’s overwhelming for us…We just did one thing at a time.”
”It was noticeable in her appearance as soon as she went off the gluten.”
”It just takes time. It’s hard at first…but just give it the time.”
”The functional lab testing… is that foundation, and you can build on it.”
”There’s more to treating ADHD than just medication. That is the one thing I wish I’d known.”
 
Dana Kay Resources:
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https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/
https://dana-kay.com/
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📕INTERNATIONAL  BEST SELLING BOOK:
Thriving with ADHD – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/book/
💻FREE MASTERCLASS
Free Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally Masterclass - https://bit.ly/3GAbFQl
⭐COURSES & PROGRAMS
ADHD Parenting Course – https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhd
ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids Program – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/packages/
Dye-Free for ADHD Course - https://bit.ly/4aFj6TY

Did you know that ADHD is meant to be a diagnosis of exclusion? This means other potential causes should be considered before confirming ADHD. 
Surprisingly, conditions like concussions can show similar symptoms and are often misdiagnosed as ADHD. In this episode of the Soaring Child podcast, Dr. Spencer Zimmerman joins the show to discuss how concussions in kids are frequently mistaken for ADHD and what signs to look for.
Dr. Zimmerman is a Clinician and Founder at Idaho Brain and Body Institute, where he helps individuals struggling with neurological, psychological, and body-based symptoms and conditions. He's refined his unique method over the past 10 years and has worked with over 2,000 patients. He's the author of the best selling book Brain-Reset: 7 Steps to a Healthier Brain. He's been on ABC, CBS, and Daily Flash talking about brain health.
He's uniquely cross trained as both a Chiropractor and Nurse Practitioner. He's a Diplomate in Chiropractic Neurology, a Peptide Certified Provider through A4M, and has extensive training in Functional Medicine and Functional Immunology. 
Link Mentioned in the Episode: 
Free Breakfast Guide for Better Mornings - http://adhdthriveinstitute.com/breakfastguide 
 
Key Takeaways:
[4:29] How often are concussion symptoms mistaken for ADHD?
[5:47] Similarities between ADHD symptoms and concussion symptoms
[7:17] How can parents make sure their kids are prepared for contact sports
[9:57] The prevalence of concussions among youth & signs to watch for
[14:47] What parents should do if they suspect a concussion
[18:35] Steps for recovery from a concussion
[21:38] When should kids go back to playing sports after a concussion
[22:37] What can be done to minimize the risk of concussions
[24:57] Where to find Dr. Zimmerman online
 
Memorable Moments:
 ”It may look like ADHD symptoms if a concussion goes misdiagnosed.”
”ADHD rates are going up, and there’s a lot of different things that are happening…that are contributing to that. But let’s not forget also that there can be other things that can cause ADHD-like symptoms.”
”When you get a diagnosis, you’ve got to say, ‘Is there a better explanation for it?’ So don’t ever give a kid an ADHD diagnosis unless you’ve said, ‘We’ve looked at the other things that would better explain these symptoms, and concussions are things that are routinely missed.”
”It’s actually upwards of 20% of kids who play contact sports will suffer a concussion each and every year, and 50% are never going to be diagnosed or evaluated…
”The goal is not to prevent them from playing sports. The goal is to say, ‘How can we play sports safely and  then when is the right time to return because your functionality is back where it should be?’”
”You shouldn’t be making a concussion diagnosis based purely on symptoms.”
”If you’re suspecting a concussion, you won’t see it on imaging. You have to do these detailed tests.”
”If you have a concussion, your risk of a lower extremity injury or any injury in a sport actually goes up the next 2 years...But if you get the concussion truly recovered and not just symptom-free, you’re going to minimize that risk.”
”Females have a greater risk for concussions.”
”Strengthen your neck because that way,  if you do, you’ve got more resilience.”
 
How to Connect with Dr. Spencer Zimmerman
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drspencerzimmerman/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrSpencerZimmerman 
Website: https://www.drspencerzimmerman.com/ 
 
Dana Kay Resources:
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https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/
https://dana-kay.com/
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