Growing Healthy Families Podcast

Drs. Scott and Lena Haggerty

๐ŸŒŸ Welcome to the Growing Healthy Families Podcast with Drs. Scott and Lena Haggerty! ๐ŸŒŸ ๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€โš•๏ธ Your trusted guides on the path to optimal well-being and vibrant living. ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ ๐Ÿฅ Co-owners of Elite Family Chiropractic in North Royalton, Ohio, we're here to share our passion for health and holistic living. As Neurologically Focused Pediatric and Family Chiropractors, we're dedicated to transforming lives! ๐ŸŒˆ ๐Ÿ’ช Parents, we've got your back! If you're navigating neurodevelopmental challenges, our podcast provides expert insights and tangible resources. Let's empower your family's jo

  1. 12/14/2023

    Jingle All the Way - Bringing Fun & Fitness Indoors!

    Ho ho ho, grab your PJs and jingle bells! It's time to ditch the frosty outdoors and bring the fitness fiesta indoors with the Growing Healthy Families Podcast! Drs. Scott and Lena Haggerty are warming up your winter with "Jingle All the Way: Your Cozy Cabin Family Fitness Games!" Forget boring holiday workouts - we're talking reindeer relays, snowball showdowns (no snow required!), and building forts so epic they'd make Santa say "Whoa!" โ›„๏ธ Get ready for giggling, heart-pumping fun with scavenger hunts tucked inside empty stockings ๏ธ, playful penguin waddles , and maybe even a snowman tower or two โ„๏ธ. This episode is bursting with ideas to: Keep your family active and warm during the coldest days โ„๏ธ Turn your living room into a winter wonderland of fitness fun โ€โ™€๏ธ **Create joyful memories that'll last longer than Santa's beard ** Award silly titles like "Sleigh-Bell Shaker Champion" and "Hot Cocoa Hula Hoop Hero" โ˜•๏ธ **Sing your own "Cabin Capers Carol" around the fireplace ** So grab your hot cocoa, crank up the carols, and get ready to Jingle All the Way with Drs. Scott and Lena! This episode is packed with enough laughter and movement to melt the Grinch's heart and have you feeling fitter and merrier than ever before! Don't miss out on this festive family adventure - listen now and let the good times roll! โœจ Tag us on Facebook @elitefamilychiros to share your family fun!! #GrowingHealthyFamilies #HolidayFitness #CozyCabinGames #JingleAllTheWay #FestiveFun #FamilyLaughter #MemoriesInTheMaking #MerryChristmas โœจ

  2. 12/07/2023

    Easing Christmas Stress with Brain Laser & Chiropractic Care

    Lighting Up Your Holidays: Easing Christmas Stress with Brain Laser & Chiropractic Care" ๐ŸŒŸ - Growing Healthy Families Podcast with Drs. Scott and Lena Haggerty ๐ŸŽง Episode Description: As the holiday season twinkles with lights and festivities, it can also bring a flurry of stress and anxiety. In this special Christmas episode of the Growing Healthy Families Podcast, join Drs. Scott and Lena Haggerty as they unwrap the gift of stress relief through innovative therapies. ๐Ÿง  Dive into the Science of Serenity: Discover the fascinating world of photobiomodulation (brain laser therapy) and its magical effects on the brain. We delve into groundbreaking studies from the 'Journal of Affective Disorders' and 'Neuroscience Letters', revealing how this light therapy can illuminate pathways to emotional balance and tranquility. ๐ŸŒฟ Chiropractic Care: Your Holiday Stress-Buster: Learn how chiropractic care goes beyond physical adjustments to harmonize your nervous system, offering a haven of calm in the holiday hustle. ๐ŸŽ Real Stories, Real Impact: Hear heartwarming case studies of individuals who found solace from holiday stress through these therapies. Their journeys might just mirror your own! ๐Ÿ” Your Questions, Answered: We tackle your most pressing queries about managing Christmas stress, blending scientific insights with practical, everyday tips. ๐ŸŒŸ Takeaways for a Tranquil Holiday: Arm yourself with actionable advice and simple lifestyle tweaks to keep your holiday spirits high and stress levels low. ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ For Families, Athletes, and Everyone in Between: Whether you're a parent navigating the festive frenzy, an athlete maintaining peak performance, or simply seeking a peaceful end to the year, this episode is your guide to a healthier, happier holiday season. ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Tune in to "Lighting Up Your Holidays": Join us on this enlightening journey and discover how to turn this Christmas into a season of joy, relaxation, and rejuvenation. It's time to give yourself the gift of well-being!

  3. 11/22/2023

    ๐Ÿฆƒ๐Ÿง  Thanksgiving Brain Boost: The Gratitude Effect ๐ŸŒŸ

    Growing Healthy Families Podcast with Drs. Scott and Lena Haggerty Welcome to a special Thanksgiving episode where we dive into the transformative power of gratitude on brain health. As we gather to give thanks, letโ€™s explore how this simple yet profound practice can enhance our mental well-being. Gratitude isn't just a feel-good emotion; it's a brain booster. Studies reveal that expressing gratitude increases the levels of dopamine, oxytocin, and serotonin, key neurotransmitters linked to happiness. More intriguingly, gratitude practices are shown to increase gray matter volume in the right inferior temporal gyrus of the brain, enhancing emotional regulation. This neuroplastic change suggests that gratitude isn't just a temporary mood lifter but a brain reshaper. Read more Moving beyond the brain's structure to its function, gratitude plays a pivotal role in managing stress, anxiety, and depression. It fosters a positive shift in our emotional experiences, enhancing self-love and empathy. This emotional recalibration is rooted in the limbic system, the center of our emotions. Discover more We look at a study involving 300 adults undergoing mental health counseling. Those who wrote gratitude letters reported better mental health after four and twelve weeks, surpassing those who didnโ€™t engage in this practice. This highlights gratitude's role as a complementary tool to psychological counseling. Learn more Gratitude writing, interestingly, helps shift our focus from negative to positive emotions. This shift is crucial for mental health improvement, more so than the mere expression of positive emotions. Furthermore, the act of writing, irrespective of sharing the letters, offers mental health benefits, suggesting that the process itself is therapeutic. Explore further We share practical tips for incorporating gratitude into daily routines. These practices are especially valuable for families and individuals facing neurodevelopmental challenges, enhancing emotional resilience and family dynamics. We wrap up by emphasizing the lasting impact of gratitude on brain health and overall well-being. As we celebrate Thanksgiving, letโ€™s remember and harness the power of gratitude. News-Medical.net - The Science of Gratitude PositivePsychology.com - Neuroscience of Gratitude Greater Good Magazine - How Gratitude Changes You and Your Brain Connect with Us Visit our website: Elite Family Chiropractic Follow us on social media for more insights and updates: facebook.com/elitefamilychiros Stay tuned for more episodes where we discuss how to nurture healthy families, blending science, health, and heart.

    ๐Ÿฆƒ๐Ÿง  Thanksgiving Brain Boost: The Gratitude Effect ๐ŸŒŸ

  4. 11/15/2023

    Thanksgiving Tummy Toolkit: Practical Steps to Cultivate Digestive Well-being for a Joyful Holiday Season ๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ‰

    Is your tummy dreading the Thanksgiving feast? ๐Ÿฆƒ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Don't let digestive woes dampen your holiday cheer! ๐ŸŽ„โœจ Join us for an informative and entertaining conversation about keeping your gut happy during the festive season. ๐ŸŽ…๐ŸŽ We'll uncover simple yet effective strategies to transform your Thanksgiving tummy into a digestive delight! ๐Ÿคฉ๐Ÿ˜Š Learn how to: Nourish your gut microbiome with Thanksgiving favorites that love you back! ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿฅ— Navigate the holiday menu without triggering digestive distress (or that awkward post-meal silence) ๐Ÿคซ๐Ÿคซ Implement simple lifestyle changes that will make your gut sing with joy, year-round! ๐ŸŽต๐ŸŽต Say goodbye to post-Thanksgiving tummy troubles and embrace a season of digestive bliss! ๐Ÿช๐Ÿช We'll have you laughing, learning, and leaving with a toolbox full of tricks to keep your gut feeling its best, all season long. ๐Ÿ’ฏ๐Ÿ’ฏ So, grab your favorite cozy sweater, a warm mug of tea, and settle in for a fun-filled journey to digestive harmony! ๐Ÿตโ˜•๏ธ

  5. 11/09/2023

    The Immunity Boosting Feast: Foods and Chiropractic Care for a Healthy Thanksgiving

    ๐Ÿฆƒ Gobble, gobble! ๐Ÿฆƒ It's time to talk about Thanksgiving, and how to stay healthy during the holiday season. ๐Ÿฅ— Join Drs. Scott and Lena Haggerty as they discuss the importance of a strong immune system, and how to boost it with food and chiropractic care. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ In Segment 1, the doctors discuss the role of the immune system in fighting off infections, and why it's especially important during flu season and the pandemic. ๐Ÿคง๐Ÿ˜ท They also talk about some of the factors that can weaken the immune system during the holidays, such as stress, poor diet, and lack of exercise. ๐Ÿ’ค In Segment 2, the doctors focus on immunity-boosting foods that are commonly found in Thanksgiving meals. ๐Ÿ—๐Ÿ  Cranberry sauce, anyone? ๐Ÿคค They discuss the health benefits of turkey, sweet potatoes, cranberries, green beans, and pumpkin, and offer tips for cooking them in a healthy way. In Segment 3, the doctors discuss how chiropractic care can complement immunity. ๐Ÿฆด They explain how spinal adjustments improve nervous system function, which supports the immune system. ๐Ÿง  They also talk about how chiropractic care can reduce stress and improve sleep quality, both of which are important for a healthy immune system. ๐Ÿ˜ด In Segment 4, the doctors offer action steps for listeners to boost their immunity. ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ They recommend planning a balanced meal for Thanksgiving, scheduling a chiropractic check, staying active, and practicing mindfulness and stress management. ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ So, if you're looking to stay healthy this Thanksgiving, be sure to tune in to this informative podcast! ๐ŸŽง And don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast, and to visit EliteFamilyChiros.com to learn more about their services. ๐ŸŒ Happy Thanksgiving! ๐Ÿฆƒ๐Ÿ

  6. 11/02/2023

    Stress-Free Thanksgiving: Mindfulness Techniques for the Whole Family

    ๐ŸŒŸ Episode Summary for "Stress-Free Thanksgiving: Mindfulness Techniques for the Whole Family" ๐ŸŒŸ Join Drs. Scott and Lena Haggerty on the latest episode of the Growing Healthy Families Podcast, where they explore "Stress-Free Thanksgiving: Mindfulness Techniques for the Whole Family." ๐Ÿฆƒ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ This episode is brimming with engaging tips, research-backed strategies, and easy-to-follow steps to help your entire family enjoy a more relaxed and mindful holiday. ๐Ÿ‚๐ŸŒˆ Understanding Mindful Eating for Families ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ: Discover how mindful eating can transform your family's Thanksgiving experience, making it more enjoyable and less stressful. ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ The Joy of Savoring Together ๐Ÿ˜Š: Learn why the first few bites are the most delightful and how sharing this joy can bring the family closer. ๐Ÿฅง Family-Friendly Mindfulness Tips ๐Ÿ: Get practical, kid-friendly advice on how to incorporate mindfulness into your Thanksgiving, ensuring everyone from the littlest to the oldest can join in. ๐Ÿง’๐Ÿ‘ต Q&A with the Haggertys ๐ŸŽค: Drs. Scott and Lena answer real questions from families about incorporating mindfulness into their holiday traditions. ๐Ÿ’ฌ Verywell Fit on Mindful Eating ๐Ÿ“˜ Best Med Clinics on a Stress-Free Thanksgiving ๐Ÿฆƒ Mindsoother Therapy Center on Mindful Family Tips ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Psychology Today on Mindfulness for Families ๐Ÿฅ— Share, Like, and Follow ๐Ÿ‘: Loved this episode? Share the joy with other families, and don't forget to like and follow us for more heartwarming content! ๐ŸŒŸ Join Our Social Media Family ๐Ÿ“ฑ: Follow us for more tips, updates, and fun family content. We're excited to connect with you! ๐Ÿ’Œ We Love Hearing from You ๐Ÿ“ฌ: Got a question or a family mindfulness tip to share? Send us a message โ€“ we might feature your idea in our next episode! ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ This year, let's make Thanksgiving a stress-free, joy-filled occasion for everyone in the family. Tune in, get inspired, and start a new, mindful holiday tradition! ๐Ÿ๐Ÿฅณ What's Inside:Resources and Research:Call to Action:Embrace a Mindful Thanksgiving:

  7. 10/26/2023

    The Frightening Facts About Screen Time

    ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Growing Healthy Families Podcast: Episode #XX - "The Frightening Facts About Screen Time" ๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿ‘ป๐ŸŒŸ Episode Summary ๐ŸŒŸ Hey there, super parents! ๐ŸŒˆ Dr. Scott and Dr. Lena Haggerty are back with another eye-opening episode! This time, we're diving deep into the world of screen time and its impact on our kiddos' brainsโ€”especially during those tempting Halloween movie marathons. ๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿ“บ The Research Behind Screen Time and Neurological Development Vulnerable Populations Behavioral and Emotional Impact Practical Action Items for Parents The Halloween Dilemma Visit Our Website: For more resources and episodes, head over to Elite Family Chiropractic ๐ŸŒ Share and Review: Loved the episode? Share it with your friends and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform! ๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿ‘ DM Us With Questions: Got a burning question or topic you want us to cover? Slide into our DMs on Instagram or Twitter ๐Ÿ’Œ๐Ÿ“ฌ Website: www.elitefamilychiros.com Instagram: @elitefamilychiros Twitter: @elitefamilychiros So, what are you waiting for? ๐Ÿคฉ Tune in, get informed, and let's make screen time safe and fun for our little ones! ๐ŸŽง๐Ÿ‘ถ Remember, your family's health is our top priority! ๐Ÿ’–๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ See you in the next episode! ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ๐Ÿ‘‹ ๐Ÿ“š What You'll Learn ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ“ฃ Call to Action (CTA) ๐Ÿ“ฃ๐ŸŽ‰ Let's Connect! ๐ŸŽ‰

    The Frightening Facts About Screen Time

  8. 10/19/2023

    Making Halloween Healthier Without Losing the Fun

    Growing Healthy Families Podcast Episode Show NotesHosts: Drs. Scott and Lena HaggertyIntroduction ๐ŸŽ‰ Welcome to the Growing Healthy Families Podcast! ๐ŸŽฏ Topic: Making Halloween Healthy Without Losing the Fun ๐ŸŽƒ Discussing the challenges of sugar consumption during Halloween. ๐Ÿ“Œ Downside of traditional Halloween candies. ๐Ÿ“Œ Organic candy options: ๐Ÿ“Œ "Healthy Halloween Baskets" and DIY treats. ๐Ÿ“Œ Mindful eating tips and using smaller plates. ๐Ÿ“Œ "One Bowl" strategy and "Candy Budget" worksheet. ๐Ÿ“Œ "Treat Trading" game for families. ๐Ÿ“Œ Activity-Based Celebrations like Halloween scavenger hunts. ๐Ÿ“Œ Pumpkin Village at Mapleside Farms and Factory of Terror for outdoor activities. ๐Ÿ“Œ "Healthy Halloween Block Party" and coordinating with neighbors for healthier treats. ๐Ÿ“š Summary of key points ๐ŸŽ‰ Teaser for the next episode: "๐Ÿ‘ป Tricks, No Treats: Fun Halloween Activities That Don't Involve Sugar ๐ŸŽจ" ๐Ÿ™ Thank you for listening to the Growing Healthy Families Podcast! ๐Ÿ“ฃ Don't forget to download our free resources and subscribe and share the podcast! https://bit.ly/404RCTA Segment 1: Healthy Treat Alternatives ๐Ÿ๐ŸŒSegment 2: Portion Control ๐Ÿฝ๏ธSegment 3: Fun and Healthy Halloween Activities ๐ŸŽจ๐ŸŽฒSegment 4: Community Involvement ๐Ÿ˜๏ธConclusion ๐ŸŽฌOutro ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ

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๐ŸŒŸ Welcome to the Growing Healthy Families Podcast with Drs. Scott and Lena Haggerty! ๐ŸŒŸ ๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€โš•๏ธ Your trusted guides on the path to optimal well-being and vibrant living. ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ ๐Ÿฅ Co-owners of Elite Family Chiropractic in North Royalton, Ohio, we're here to share our passion for health and holistic living. As Neurologically Focused Pediatric and Family Chiropractors, we're dedicated to transforming lives! ๐ŸŒˆ ๐Ÿ’ช Parents, we've got your back! If you're navigating neurodevelopmental challenges, our podcast provides expert insights and tangible resources. Let's empower your family's jo

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  • Creator
    Drs. Scott and Lena Haggerty
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    59
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