Connect My Child's Brain

Dr. Laura Hanson
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Why is this happening to my kid and what can I do about it? If you're the parent of a developmentally delayed child, you've probably asked this question more than once. That's where I come in! I'm Dr. Laura Hanson and I specialize in identifying the "why" and telling you the "what." Join me every Thursday for a deeper look at how our brains are wired and how to get the most out of your mind. Are you looking to break negative patterns, overcome mood disorders, or optimize your potential? Maybe your child struggles with ADHD, OCD or other learning difficulties. Tune in to Connect My Brain, where I explain concepts like biofeedback and neurofeedback, brainwave frequencies, and much more. Let me help you change your life by changing your mind!

  1. 3d ago

    Healthcare is changing; Are you?

    Healthcare is changing, and I believe supporting the brain requires us to look at the whole person. In this solo episode, I connect early brain development, neural pruning, emotional regulation, nutrition, and the body's physiological response to stress. I also explain how brain mapping and stress-response assessments can help us understand what may be affecting a child or adult and create a more individualized plan for change. - - - - - About the Host: Dr. Laura Hanson is the founder of Connect My Child's Brain and a nationally recognized expert in neurodevelopment, with nearly 30 years of experience helping children and adults who struggle with focus, learning, behavior, and overall brain function. Rather than focusing on labels or symptom management, Dr. Hanson specializes in identifying the underlying patterns in brain development that impact how a person thinks, learns, and functions. She is known for helping families understand why their child is struggling—and more importantly, what can be done about it. - - - - - Social Handles: Website: https://www.connectmybrain.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connect.my.brain/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/connectmybrain Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.laurahanson4765 - - - - - PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please subscribe and share. This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/

  2. Aug 6

    Neurology and Nurture: The Power of Pediatric Chiropractic Care

    In this episode, I sit down with pediatric chiropractor Dr. Tracey Norman to explore how chiropractic care supports children's brain and nervous system development beyond back pain. We discuss the connection between movement, the vagus nerve, stress regulation, and early childhood development, along with simple strategies parents can use to help their children build healthier, more resilient nervous systems. - - - - - About the Guest: Dr. Tracey Norman is a prenatal, pediatric, and family chiropractor dedicated to helping children and families thrive through nervous system-focused chiropractic care. Drawing from her own childhood experience with chiropractic and years of clinical practice, she helps parents understand how movement, nervous system regulation, and early intervention can support healthier development and improved well-being for children. - - - - - Social Handles: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtraceynorman/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.traceynorman Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tracey.wright.7165/ - - - - - Connect with Dr. Laura Hanson Website: https://www.connectmybrain.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connect.my.brain/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/connectmybrain YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.laurahanson4765 - - - - - PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please subscribe and share. This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/

  3. Jul 30

    Fecal Transplants and Autism: What Parents Need to Know

    In this episode, I sit down with naturopathic doctor Jason Klop to explore one of the most important connections in childhood health: the gut-brain axis. We discuss how the microbiome influences digestion, immunity, behavior, and neurological development, why modern lifestyles may disrupt this delicate ecosystem, and what current research is revealing about fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) as a potential tool for supporting children with autism and other complex health challenges. - - - - - About the Guest: Jason Klop is the founder and CEO of Novel Biome. With over 6 years of experience treating patients with FMT and a dedication to advancing microbiome research, Jason provides a wealth of hands-on experience and knowledge. Jason has embarked on a unique journey where he has traded in the traditional stethoscope for a microscope and is now leading Novel Biome as a Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO). In this role, he's on a mission to provide Fecal Microbiota Transplant (FMT) solutions to clinics, hospitals, physicians, and clinical trials all around the globe. - - - - - Social Handles: Website: https://www.novelbiome.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxnfkTz-IZ9RaDIxKo-ojNA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NovelBiome - - - - - Connect with Dr. Laura Hanson Website: https://www.connectmybrain.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connect.my.brain/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/connectmybrain YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.laurahanson4765 - - - - - PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please subscribe and share. This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/

  4. Jul 23

    Beyond Allergies: Could Mold Be Affecting Your Child's Brain & Behavior?

    In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Diana Stafford to explore how hidden mold exposure may affect children's health, development, behavior, gut function, and immune regulation. We discuss why symptoms can look very different from person to person, why children are especially vulnerable during developmental windows, and how functional medicine approaches can help families identify underlying environmental stressors and support healing. - - - - - About the Guest: Dr. Diana Stafford, MD, also known as The Detox Doc, is a functional medicine doctor, author, speaker, and host of The Detox Doc's Report podcast. She helps patients understand the often-overlooked connection between mold exposure, gut dysfunction, immune activation, and acute and chronic symptoms. As the author of Conquering Mold: How Mold Is Making You Sick and How to Heal, Dr. Diana is passionate about bridging conventional medicine and root-cause healing through practical, physiology-based education. - - - - - Social Handles: Website: https://www.doctorstafford.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedetoxdoc_ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thedetoxdoc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedetoxdocmd - - - - - Connect with Dr. Laura Hanson Website: https://www.connectmybrain.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connect.my.brain/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/connectmybrain YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.laurahanson4765 - - - - - PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please subscribe and share. This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/

  5. Jul 16

    Your Child's Tics Are Clues—Not the Root Problem

    In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Piper Gibson to explore why tic disorders may be symptoms of deeper biological stress rather than standalone diagnoses. We discuss how gut health, nutrition, mold exposure, environmental toxins, genetics, and lifestyle all influence a child's nervous system. Dr. Gibson shares practical strategies that help families uncover the root causes behind neurological challenges and support long-term healing. - - - - - About the Guest: Dr. Piper Gibson, PhD, is a functional medicine practitioner, board-certified doctor of natural medicine, doctor of holistic medicine, and holistic nutritionist who specializes in pediatric tic disorders and complex neurological conditions. She helps parents who feel scared, frustrated, and overwhelmed finally understand why their child is struggling — and gives them clear, practical tools to begin reducing tic symptoms naturally using food, functional lab testing, and personalized holistic strategies. Dr. Gibson is an international best-selling author and the founder of the Tic Disorder Institute and Regenerating Health, where she leads families through a root-cause, data-driven approach to restoring health after a confusing or concerning diagnosis. Her journey into children's holistic health began as a stay-at-home mom searching for real answers for her own family. That experience now fuels her mission to ensure other parents don't have to navigate this path alone. Today, Dr. Gibson has supported families around the world in reclaiming their child's health by addressing inflammation, toxic burden, gut imbalances, nutrient needs, and genetic predispositions — rather than relying solely on symptom management. She also serves as Corporate Educator for Fagron Genomics and has been featured in Authority Magazine. Dr. Gibson has appeared on The Autism Wellbeing Podcast and 15-Minute Matrix. - - - - - Social Handles: Website: https://regenerating.health/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/regeneratinghealth Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RegeneratingHealth - - - - - Connect with Dr. Laura Hanson Website: https://www.connectmybrain.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connect.my.brain/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/connectmybrain YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.laurahanson4765 - - - - - PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please subscribe and share. This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/

  6. Jul 9

    The Brain Develops in a Sequence: Discover Your Child's Roadmap to Success

    In this episode, I explain why the brain develops one step at a time and why those early developmental stages matter throughout life. We explore how primitive reflexes, posture, movement, and sensory development create the foundation for learning, behavior, and emotional regulation. I also discuss how neuroplasticity gives the brain the remarkable ability to revisit those early building blocks, making meaningful progress possible at any age. - - - - - About the Host: Dr. Laura Hanson is the founder of Connect My Child's Brain and a nationally recognized expert in neurodevelopment, with nearly 30 years of experience helping children and adults who struggle with focus, learning, behavior, and overall brain function. Rather than focusing on labels or symptom management, Dr. Hanson specializes in identifying the underlying patterns in brain development that impact how a person thinks, learns, and functions. She is known for helping families understand why their child is struggling—and more importantly, what can be done about it. - - - - - Connect with Dr. Laura Hanson Website: https://www.connectmybrain.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connect.my.brain/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/connectmybrain YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.laurahanson4765 - - - - - PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please subscribe and share. This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/

  7. Jul 2

    The Hidden Link Between Crawling, Reading, and a Child's Confidence

    In this episode, I sit down with developmental specialist and educator Rhea Brashear to discuss why movement is the foundation of brain development. We explore the importance of crawling, primitive reflexes, muscle tone, and developmental milestones, and how these early experiences influence learning, attention, confidence, and independence. Rhea shares insights from decades of experience helping children and adults build stronger developmental foundations and explains why early intervention can make a lasting difference. - - - - - About the Guest: Rhea Brashear is a veteran Montessori educator, developmental specialist, and Georgia Teacher of the Year recipient. With more than 40 years of experience in education and over a decade of work focused on developmental foundations and cognitive processing, she has dedicated her career to helping individuals build stronger neurological and learning pathways. As both an educator and parent of a child with developmental challenges, Rhea brings a unique perspective to understanding how movement, environment, and development work together to support lifelong learning and success. - - - - - Connect with Dr. Laura Hanson Website: https://www.connectmybrain.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connect.my.brain/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/connectmybrain YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.laurahanson4765 - - - - - PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please subscribe and share. This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/

  8. Jun 25

    What Every Parent Should Know About Eczema

    In this episode, I sit down with Andra McHugh to discuss childhood eczema, why it may be rooted in gut health rather than the skin itself, and how environmental exposures, nutrition, and microbiome health can influence symptoms. We explore practical strategies for supporting healing, reducing inflammation, managing flare-ups naturally, and creating healthier foundations for children both before and after birth. - - - - - About the Guest: Andra McHugh is the host of the Eczema Kids Podcast and has spent the past five years helping families address childhood eczema through natural, root-cause-focused approaches. Inspired by her own experience raising multiple children with severe eczema, she now educates parents on gut health, nutrition, environmental influences, symptom management, and lifestyle strategies that may help children achieve healthier skin and improved overall wellness. - - - - - Connect with Andra McHugh Website: https://eczemakids.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eczema.kids/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andramchugh/  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1hya9jpNSRCfbLHc84Oi1h?si=326233b7e69f4bf4  Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/eczema-kids-natural-eczema-solutions-eczema-diet-eczema/id1607911865 - - - - - Connect with Dr. Laura Hanson Website: https://www.connectmybrain.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connect.my.brain/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/connectmybrain YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.laurahanson4765 - - - - - PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please subscribe and share. This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/

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Why is this happening to my kid and what can I do about it? If you're the parent of a developmentally delayed child, you've probably asked this question more than once. That's where I come in! I'm Dr. Laura Hanson and I specialize in identifying the "why" and telling you the "what." Join me every Thursday for a deeper look at how our brains are wired and how to get the most out of your mind. Are you looking to break negative patterns, overcome mood disorders, or optimize your potential? Maybe your child struggles with ADHD, OCD or other learning difficulties. Tune in to Connect My Brain, where I explain concepts like biofeedback and neurofeedback, brainwave frequencies, and much more. Let me help you change your life by changing your mind!

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  • Creator
    Dr. Laura Hanson
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    201
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Dr. Laura Hanson 285156
  • Show Website
    Connect My Child's Brain

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