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186: Repairing Parent-Child Connections with Ashley Gobeil

Release Date: 11/27/2025

189: 3 ADHD Podcasts Every Parent Needs to Hear

Soaring Child: Thriving with ADHD

If you’re trying to support your child with ADHD naturally and feel overwhelmed by where to start, this episode is for you. ADHD health practitioner Dana Kay shares the three podcast episodes every parent should listen to first. She explains exactly where she would send you if you were sitting together over coffee asking one simple question: “Where do I even start?” Dana breaks down why understanding what’s really driving ADHD is the foundation, why traditional ADHD treatments don’t always lead to lasting change, and why hearing another parent’s real journey can shift everything....

188: Homeschooling ADHD Kids: How to Build Education That Fits with Leslee Dirnberger

Soaring Child: Thriving with ADHD

Let’s be honest, public school wasn’t designed for kids with ADHD. Too often, these kids are labeled, misunderstood, and pushed into systems that don’t fit how their brains learn best. But what if the problem isn’t your child, but the system itself? In this episode of The Soaring Child Podcast, host Dana Kay, ADHD health practitioner and founder of the ADHD Thrive Method for Kids speaks with Leslie Dernberger, founder of Aspire Education, mom of four, and one of the nation’s leading experts in K–12 education for neurodiverse learners. Drawing on her legal background and over...

187: Is It Normal or Is It ADHD? with Dana Kay

Soaring Child: Thriving with ADHD

Is it normal…or is it ADHD? That’s the question that keeps so many parents of neurodivergent kids up at night, especially when old behaviors resurface after months or years of progress. In this episode of The Soaring Child podcast, Dana Kay, board certified holistic health and nutrition practitioner, 2X international bestselling author, and mom of a child with ADHD, opens up about the emotional whiplash that can come with raising a neurodiverse child. She shares what it’s like to second-guess every behavior, even the ones that might just be typical childhood moments. Tune...

186: Repairing Parent-Child Connections with Ashley Gobeil

Soaring Child: Thriving with ADHD

What if the words you speak in frustration are slowly eroding the relationship you most want to protect? In this deeply honest episode, Dana Kay welcomes back Ashley Gobeil, our resident child and family therapist, to explore how parents can repair, reconnect, and rebuild trust after conflict. Ashley shares why ADHD behaviors are rooted in nervous-system dysregulation and why healing begins when parents learn to co-regulate and model emotional accountability. Together, they unpack why traditional reward and punishment systems backfire, how to set firm yet compassionate boundaries, and what...

185: Raising Holistic Kids Naturally

Soaring Child: Thriving with ADHD

Ultra-processed food isn’t just junk. It’s engineered to hijack kids’ brains, emotions, and habits. But what happens when kids themselves decide to fight back? In this powerful episode of The Soaring Child Podcast, host Dana Kay sits down with four inspiring brothers, Abdullah, Zain, Emaad, and Qasim Ansari, known as The Holistic Kids. They are leading a wellness revolution for their generation. These young changemakers, ages 10 to 17, have ditched junk food, launched their own health podcast, and co-authored The Teen Health Revolution, a guidebook helping kids reclaim their...

184: Cain Runyan’s Story: A 10-Year-Old’s ADHD Transformation

Soaring Child: Thriving with ADHD

What if your child could tell you, in their own words, what it feels like to thrive with ADHD? In this inspiring episode of The Soaring Child Podcast, host Dana Kay sits down with 10-year-old Cain Runyan, a graduate of the ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids, to hear his firsthand story of transformation — from daily meltdowns and dysregulation to calm, confidence, and joy. Cain shares what it was like before the program, at the age of 6, how changing his diet and learning about his body helped him feel more in control, and how he navigates social moments when others eat foods he can’t. His honesty...

183: The Toxic Truth About ADHD: How Hidden Heavy Metals Impact Kids with Dr. Wendy Myers

Soaring Child: Thriving with ADHD

You can have the perfect ADHD diet, remove every allergen, and stack the best supplements… yet your child may still struggle if heavy metals are silently clogging their system. In this episode of The Soaring Child Podcast, host Dana Kay, ADHD health practitioner and founder of the ADHD Thrive Method for Kids, welcomes Dr. Wendy Myers, naturopathic doctor, #1 bestselling author, and founder of MyersDetox.com. Known worldwide as the “detox expert,” Dr. Wendy has helped thousands of families understand the hidden dangers of heavy metals and toxins. Together, Dana and Dr. Wendy reveal how...

182: From Chaos to Calm: The Hogan Family’s ADHD Breakthrough

Soaring Child: Thriving with ADHD

What if your child’s ADHD challenges weren’t a life sentence — but a signal that something deeper is going on in the body? In this deeply inspiring episode of The Soaring Child Podcast, host Dana Kay sits down with Zac and Caitlin Hogan, two parents who went from constant chaos, meltdowns, and hopelessness to calm, connection, and confidence — all through natural strategies that got to the root of their child’s ADHD. The Hogans share the emotional highs and lows of their journey: the daily struggles that pushed them to the edge, the discovery of the ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids, and how...

181: The Truth About Artificial Dyes and ADHD with Dr. Ana-Maria Temple

Soaring Child: Thriving with ADHD

Artificial dyes are in so many of the foods marketed to children,—cereals, candies, sports drinks, and even some everyday snacks. While they may make foods look “fun,” for sensitive kids, these chemicals can trigger tantrums, mood swings, hyperactivity, brain fog, and full-on emotional chaos. In this episode of The Soaring Child Podcast, host Dana Kay, ADHD health practitioner and founder of the ADHD Thrive Method for Kids, welcomes back Dr. Ana-Maria Temple, board-certified pediatrician, functional medicine practitioner, and author of Healthy Kids in an Unhealthy World. With over 20...

180: ADHD-Friendly Halloween Hacks with Andrea Daigle

Soaring Child: Thriving with ADHD

Halloween can feel like chaos on steroids for families of children with ADHD. Sugar highs, late nights, artificial dyes, and the inevitable meltdowns can make the holiday overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be that way. In this episode of The Soaring Child Podcast, host Dana Kay, ADHD health practitioner and founder of the ADHD Thrive Method for Kids, is joined by regular guest, expert practitioner and mom, Andrea Daigle. Together, they unpack practical, creative ways to enjoy Halloween without sacrificing your child’s health, progress, or your sanity. From managing candy swaps to...

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What if the words you speak in frustration are slowly eroding the relationship you most want to protect?

In this deeply honest episode, Dana Kay welcomes back Ashley Gobeil, our resident child and family therapist, to explore how parents can repair, reconnect, and rebuild trust after conflict. Ashley shares why ADHD behaviors are rooted in nervous-system dysregulation and why healing begins when parents learn to co-regulate and model emotional accountability.

Together, they unpack why traditional reward and punishment systems backfire, how to set firm yet compassionate boundaries, and what “connection before correction” looks like in everyday moments. Listeners will hear moving examples of repair conversations, simple regulation tools, and encouraging reminders that it’s never too late to change the tone in your home.

This episode will leave parents feeling seen, hopeful, and empowered to begin healing their own family patterns—one calm, connected moment at a time.

Links Mentioned in the Show
▶ ADHD Thrive Jumpstart for Parenting → https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/parenting
▶ Ashley Gobeil → https://ashleychildtherapies.com.au
▶ Parenting ADHD Teens Calmly with Ashley Gobeil - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/177-parenting-adhd-teens-calmly-with-ashley-gobiel/id1619834565?i=1000728325539

Key Takeaways:
[02:35] Kids with ADHD require a different parenting lens rooted in nervous-system awareness.
[05:50] Parents co-regulate their children’s nervous systems every day.
[09:30] Teens turn to peers when trust and repair are missing.
[12:45] “Connection before correction” changes the tone of discipline.
[18:30] Controlling and fear-based models collapse as teens seek independence.
[19:20] How to apologize and repair without losing authority.
[25:10] Don’t take “I hate you!” personally — hear the emotion beneath the words.
[26:50] Why authenticity is more regulating than forced calm.
[32:10] Learn your own triggers to break generational cycles.
[39:20] Ashley’s final tip: “Drop everything and connect — say ‘I love you no matter what.’”