167. What Shortened Summer Breaks and Bulletproof Backpacks Are Doing to Our Children's Mental Health
Release Date: 09/04/2025
178. Is Your Child's Diet Causing Behavior Problems or Mysterious Symptoms?
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👉 Download the Connect My Brain app on or ! (it’s free) I've worked with many families struggling with mysterious symptoms that seem impossible to pin down. Digestive issues, skin problems, behavioral challenges, sleep disruptions. What many people don't realize is that food sensitivities could be at the root of these everyday struggles. Testing for food sensitivities has come a long way. We now have reliable methods that can identify immune reactions to dozens of common foods. The key is working with a practitioner who understands how to interpret these results and create a sustainable...
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177. They Changed The Milestone Guidelines (Here's Why That's Wrong)
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👉 Download the Connect My Brain app on or ! (it’s free) Here's what really matters: childhood milestones happen on a timeline that's based on how humans actually develop. Recently, some organizations have pushed these timelines later, but that doesn't change how children are wired to grow. Your baby's body knows what it needs to do and when it needs to do it. I've created two free tools to help you track your child's development the right way. First, there's my developmental milestones guide, that shows you the big picture of what to expect and when. Second, our Connect My Brain app has...
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176. The Pre-Pregnancy Prep That Could Prevent Childhood Struggles
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👉 Download the Connect My Brain app on or ! (it’s free) I see childhood development as increasingly complex, and today I want to share why. This including the pre-pregnancy prep that could prevent many childhood struggles and developmental delays from the start. I believe young couples should spend at least a year working on their health before conceiving and understanding your chemistry and health baseline makes an enormous difference. If you already have children showing delays, please don't wait. The longer patterns persist, the more chronic they become. But there's always something...
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175. Bladder Issues Are Starting Younger Than Ever | Truth Bombs
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👉 Download the Connect My Brain app on or ! (it’s free) Have you ever walked down the diaper aisle at your grocery store and noticed how much shelf space is for adults? I see clear patterns in the kids I work with. Children with weak muscle tone often wet the bed. When they get on their hands and knees, their elbows might bend inward. They might avoid playing sports or running around with other kids. These early warning signs can lead to bigger problems as they grow up. Whether you've had a C-section, an injury, or just notice your body isn't working like it used to, your pelvic floor...
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174. He Was Making Progress, But His Brain Map Showed Something Different (A Case Study)
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👉 Download the Connect My Brain app on or ! (it’s free) Today, I want to share an example of how chemistry influences brain function. I was working with a young adult doing neurofeedback brain training. He was making incredible progress learning self-awareness and proper breathing techniques. But suddenly, his reassessment showed concerning results. I realized two critical factors: he wasn't eating breakfast before our morning sessions, and he was using nicotine pouches. When the brain goes 12+ hours without fuel and is flooded with stimulants, it can't function properly. Once we...
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173. The Acetaminophen-Glutathione-Autism Connection Explained | Truth Bombs
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👉 Download the Connect My Brain app on or ! (it’s free) Acetaminophen disrupts glutathione, our body's master antioxidant. Despite this, it's routinely recommended for pregnant women and children. Recent discussions have highlighted links between acetaminophen and autism—information that's actually been available for decades, yet it's only now entering mainstream conversation. This pattern isn't new. Remember red dye 40? Information about its potential to cause cancer existed for over 30 years before action was taken. We're seeing the same delay with acetaminophen and a number of other...
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172. Examining Long-Term Effects of Childhood Vaccine Schedules
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👉 Download the Connect My Brain app on or ! (it’s free) I've been wanting to talk about this topic for a long time, and I'm grateful we've reached a point where we can have honest conversations about vaccines and childhood health without fear of being silenced. As a chiropractor with seven additional credentials in functional medicine, neurology, and nutrition, I've dedicated my career to understanding how our bodies work and what we expose them to. This isn't about being anti-vaccine—it's about being pro-information and pro-choice for families. SHOW NOTES: Have a question you...
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171. Bedwetting Solutions: The Reflex Connection No One Talks About | Truth Bombs
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👉 Download the Connect My Brain app on or ! (it’s free) As a chiropractor specializing in child development, I've discovered fascinating connections between bedwetting and our body's primitive reflexes. Early in my practice, I learned about adjustment techniques that sometimes worked like a "light switch" for bedwetting. However, I noticed inconsistent results—some dry nights, some wet nights. This inspired me to dive deeper into childhood development and understand all the pieces of this complex puzzle. SHOW NOTES: https://connectmybrain.com/episode171 Have a question you want...
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170. The Fundamental Skills Every Child Needs For Healthy Brain Development
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👉 Join There's a neurological reason why your child is struggling with time management, handwriting and reading! Today, I break down three critical skills that support healthy brain development: time perception, fine motor control, and reading foundations. I'll show you why analog clocks beat digital ones, how shoe-tying builds writing skills, and what the "homunculus" brain map reveals about hands-on learning. I also share why labels like dyslexia don't tell the whole story and how missed developmental milestones create the learning struggles we see today. The good news is, with proper...
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169. Back to School Transitions: Is Your Child's Nervous System Ready?
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As kids head back to the classroom after shorter-than-ideal summer breaks, their bodies may be showing signs of stress through an unintegrated Moro reflex - the primitive startle response that should disappear by 4 months old. Watch for these red flags: Sleep disruptions or excessive sleeping Difficulty focusing on homework "Deer in headlights" moments Changes in eating habits Fight-or-flight responses to everyday situations I'll teach you how to support your child by creating device-free evenings, family dinners, and proper rest routines. SHOW NOTES: Have a question you want...
info_outlineIn this power-packed 5-minute episode, I'm diving into some eye-opening reasons why our children are experiencing higher levels of anxiety today.
I'll share three major factors that might surprise you: how shortened summer breaks (now less than 2 months vs. the 3+ months we had as kids) are robbing children of crucial development time, how our phone-obsessed culture is rewiring their peripheral vision and social connections, and the reality that bulletproof backpack sales are projected to hit $30 billion by 2032.
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