189: 3 ADHD Podcasts Every Parent Needs to Hear
Soaring Child: Thriving with ADHD
Release Date: 12/18/2025
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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
info_outlineIf 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. These three episodes help parents stop chasing every new solution, start seeing patterns instead of isolated problems, and finally feel grounded in what actually helps their child thrive.
If you’re new to The Soaring Child Podcast or feeling stuck, confused, or exhausted, this episode gives you clarity, direction, and a starting point that actually makes sense. Dana also shares a glimpse of what’s coming in the new year and why it may change how you see your child and their ADHD journey.
Links Mentioned in the Show
3 of the Best Soaring Child Podcast Episodes:
▶ https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/podcast/soaring-child-episode-166/
▶ https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/podcast/soaring-child-episode-111/
▶ https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/podcast/soaring-child-episode-178/
Key Takeaways
[00:49] Why more information doesn’t always bring clarity
[01:06] The power of focusing on the “right three” resources
[02:07] Why this episode avoids hacks and protocols
[02:26] What’s happening beneath ADHD behaviors
[02:58] Why this episode is the foundation for everything else
[03:02] How understanding root causes brings steadiness
[06:27] Seeing patterns instead of isolated problems
[06:48] Why this perspective changes where parents put their energy
Memorable Moments
“More information does not equal more clarity.”
“Sometimes you need just the right three.”
“No hacks, no protocols, no checklist.”
“That explains so much.”
“This is the foundation episode.”
“Things start lining up in a way that feels really steady.”
“You start seeing patterns instead of isolated problems.”
Dana Kay Resources:
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📕INTERNATIONAL BEST SELLING BOOK:
▶ Thriving with ADHD – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/book/
💻FREE MASTERCLASS
▶ Free Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally Masterclass - https://bit.ly/3GAbFQl
⭐COURSES & PROGRAMS
▶ ADHD Parenting Course – https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhd
▶ ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids Program – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/packages/