169. Back to School Transitions: Is Your Child's Nervous System Ready?
Release Date: 09/18/2025
186. Interoception, Emotional Regulation, and Why Slowing Down Changes Everything
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👉 Download the Connect My Brain app on or ! (it’s free) We're diving into interoception — your body's internal compass. It's the system that tells you when you're hungry, tired, thirsty, or emotionally overwhelmed. And here's the thing: so many of us, and so many of our children, have stopped listening to it. We talk about the role of devices, the go-go-go culture we're modeling for our children, and why unplugging isn't a luxury — it's a neurological necessity. I also share how neurofeedback can help retrain the brain when self-regulation has gone offline, and how a genomic...
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185. Interoception: The Brain-Body Issue I See in My Practice Every Day | Truth Bombs
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👉 Download the Connect My Brain app on or ! (it’s free) Have you ever noticed a child who never seems to feel hungry, refuses to drink water, or struggles with bathroom accidents? Or maybe you're an adult who pushes through the day ignoring every signal your body sends you? What's happening beneath the surface is often more than a habit — it's a brain-body communication issue, and it comes down to something called interoception. (use code PODCAST5 for $5 off!) SHOW NOTES: Have a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask Dr. Laura here: Phone the office: 678-501-5172 ** Want...
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184. The Hidden Companions of ADHD: Anxiety, Learning Disabilities, and More
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👉 Download the Connect My Brain app on or ! (it’s free) I've spent years working with children who struggle with focus, and I can tell you that what we often dismiss as "just being a kid" might actually be something more. When parents come to me worried about their child's attention span, I always start by looking at the bigger picture, because ADHD rarely shows up alone. ADHD frequently comes with companions like anxiety, depression, learning disabilities, and sleep disorders. In fact, studies show that 60-80% of children with ADHD have at least one other condition. This overlap can...
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183. What Medicare Won't Cover: Prevention & Wellness | Truth Bombs
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👉 Download the Connect My Brain app on or ! (it’s free) Medicare's own platform states: "care that seeks to prevent disease, promote health and prolong and enhance the quality of life is not considered medically necessary and therefore not payable." Let that sink in for a moment. If you're living your life only doing what your insurance company is willing to pay for, you're not going to get healthy. You're not going to reach your wellness goals. (use code PODCAST5 for $5 off!) SHOW NOTES: Have a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask Dr. Laura here: Phone the office:...
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182. Genomics Testing Explained: Finding Real Answers for Autism, ADHD, and Chronic Health Issues
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Genomics gives us a comprehensive blueprint of sequence variants that reveal how your body actually functions. This distinction matters because we can't have a genetic epidemic, yet we're seeing alarming rises in conditions like autism (some areas report 1 in 13 children). What genomics shows us is that these conditions aren't caused by a single gene—they're influenced by generational patterns and epigenetics, which means factors both inside and outside your body that affect how genes express themselves. (use code PODCAST5 for $5 off!) SHOW NOTES: Have a question you want answered on...
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181. Genomic Testing: Building a Health Plan Based on YOUR Unique Blueprint | Truth Bombs
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👉 Download the Connect My Brain app on or ! (it’s free) As we step into 2026, there's no better time to reflect on our health and well-being. I want to talk about something that's been transforming how we approach personalized healthcare at Connect My Brain: genomic testing. Let me start by saying how encouraged I am by recent developments in healthcare freedom. The removal of mandatory Hep B vaccines for newborns is a step toward bodily autonomy—you should always have the right to decide what goes into your body and your child's body. Whether you choose to vaccinate or not, that...
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180. Why Your Child's "Bad Behavior" Isn't Actually About Behavior
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You know how we're always quick to label our kids' actions as "good behavior" or "bad behavior"? I want to challenge that thinking a bit. What our kids show us on the outside is really just a window into what's going on inside their developing brains and bodies. If you feel like your child is running your household or everyone's walking on eggshells around them, listen to that feeling. That's your sign to dig deeper now—not wait until they're older. At Connect My Brain, we help you figure out what's actually happening and give you real strategies to help your whole family. (use code...
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179. Geoengineering, Aluminum Exposure, and Rising Neurological Conditions | Truth Bombs
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👉 Download the Connect My Brain app on or ! (it’s free) This truth bomb is about looking up—literally—and paying attention to what's happening in our skies. You've probably noticed those long white lines that crisscross overhead, spreading out until they blanket the entire sky. Unlike normal contrails that quickly dissipate, these persistent trails behave differently. They're part of something called geoengineering, and I believe it's affecting our health in ways we need to understand. Here's what concerns me most: nearly every micronutrient test I run shows low vitamin D levels in...
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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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Sleep disruptions or excessive sleeping
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Difficulty focusing on homework
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"Deer in headlights" moments
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Changes in eating habits
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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.
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