149. The Device Dilemma with Tom Kersting | The Holistic Kids Show
Release Date: 06/12/2024
214. Teens & Nature: Why Getting Outside is Essential for Health
The Holistic Kids Show
Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction & Setting the Scene 01:07 – Nature Deficiency in Teens 01:30 – Why Teens Need Nature 02:57 – Practical Ways to Connect with Nature 05:02 – Balancing Busy Schedules & “Green Time” 07:01 – Morning Routines & Vitamin D 08:50 – Digital Detox & Mindfulness in Nature 09:59 – Fun Ways to Enjoy Nature 13:04 – Listener Q&A: Time Management & Social Media 14:44 – Listener Q&A: Getting Friends Outdoors 18:06 – Book & Podcast Promotion 20:58 – Closing Remarks & Community Building Are...
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213. The Teen Health Revolution: Stress Management Tips for Teens – Mindfulness, Gratitude & Healthy Habits
The Holistic Kids Show
Timestamps: 00:00 – Welcome & Introduction 00:11 – Why Teens Are Stressed: Finals, Holidays, and More 00:38 – How We Cope: Unhealthy vs. Healthy Stress Management 00:58 – Deep Breathing: The Easiest Stress Reset 01:54 – Understanding Good vs. Bad Stress 02:27 – How Stress Impacts Chronic Illness 03:05 – Building Healthy Stress Management Habits 03:20 – Finding Your Own Stress Relief Techniques 04:02 – Mindfulness: Staying Present 05:00 – The Power of Laughter 05:45 – Gratitude and Heart Health 06:50 – Nature and Stress Relief 07:06 – Time Management...
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212. Teen Health Revolution: Why Teens Need to Worry About Toxins & How to Detox Daily Life
The Holistic Kids Show
Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction & Welcome 01:25 – What is the Teen Health Revolution? 01:56 – Why Teens Need to Worry About Toxins 02:26 – The Scale of the Problem 04:11 – How Toxins Affect the Body 05:17 – Practical Steps to Reduce Toxins 06:37 – Heavy Metals & Endocrine Disruptors 07:43 – Personal Care Products & Plastics 16:41 – EMFs & Digital Detox 19:20 – Detoxing Relationships & Lifestyle 20:16 – Cooking, Eating, and Detoxifying at Home 24:23 – Listener Q&A: Sourdough Bread for Kids 26:29 – Listener Q&A: Sugar Cravings & Athletes...
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211. Real Food, Real Power: How Teens Can Heal Themselves and the Planet
The Holistic Kids Show
Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction & Welcome 00:11 – Why Real Food Matters 00:24 – Dangers of Ultra-Processed Foods 01:04 – Effects on Immunity & Gut Health 01:49 – Food Diversity & Nutrient Deficiency 03:00 – Why Teens Should Care 03:27 – Food as Medicine 04:42 – Real Food & Planet Health 06:40 – Power of Phytochemicals 07:23 – Simple Nutrition Tips 08:55 – The Real Food Rainbow 13:35 – Healthy Snack Swaps 14:12 – Importance of Hydration 17:21 – Healthy Choices at Parties 20:36 – Soda, Sugar & Skin Health 22:37 – Final Tips &...
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210. The Teen Health Revolution: What to Do After Eating All That Sugar – Gut Health, Immunity, and Real Food for Kids & Teens
The Holistic Kids Show
Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction & Purpose 00:51 – Why Gut Health Matters 02:15 – Meet Your Microbiome 05:03 – Gut-Brain Connection 08:36 – The Impact of Sugar & Processed Foods 09:37 – Environmental Toxins & Lifestyle Factors 11:17 – Leaky Gut & Chronic Issues 13:34 – Healthy Food Swaps & Real Food Choices 18:14 – The Power of Fiber, Fermented Foods, and Water 21:30 – Nature, Exercise, and Holistic Habits 23:01 – Book Announcement & The “Revolution” Acronym 24:36 – Final Tips & Resource 26:05 – Closing & Thank You After a...
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209. Building a Real Food Empire: Morgan Zanotti on Primal Kitchen, Healthy Habits, and Empowering the Next Generation
The Holistic Kids Show
Timestamps 00:00 — Intro 00:19 — Mission: helping kids build healthy habits 00:26 — Real food vs. processed food 00:46 — Why sauces/condiments impact food choices 01:14 — Guest intro: Morgan Zanotti (Primal Kitchen) 02:07 — How Primal Kitchen was created + motivation 04:00 — First product success (mayo selling out) 04:36 — Startup challenges + hiring the right team 06:05 — Why consumers are shifting toward real food 09:20 — Tips for improving kids' nutrition (schools + home) 11:20 — Parents modeling healthy behavior 12:06 — Food transparency + voting with your purchases...
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208. Teen Health Revolution: How to Handle the Holidays
The Holistic Kids Show
TimeStamps : 00:00 – Introduction: Empowering Teens from the Inside Out 00:11 – Why Talk About Holidays? 00:35 – Real Food, Real Life 00:50 – Is Healthy Eating Too Much? 01:08 – Personal Health Journeys 01:53 – The Teen Health Crisis 02:46 – The Impact of Processed Foods 10:01 – The Science of Food Addiction 11:15 – The Power of Food Choices 13:07 – Sugar, Holidays, and Moderation 14:34 – Healthy Substitutes & Reading Labels 18:42 – Overcoming Obstacles to Healthy Eating 28:39 – The Book: Teen Health Revolution 30:50 – Halloween & Special Occasions 31:49 –...
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207. Train Your Brain: Ashok Gupta on Neuroplasticity for Kids & Teens
The Holistic Kids Show
TimeStamps : 00:00 – Introduction 01:20 – Ashok Gupta’s Personal Story 02:29 – Why Teens Need Brain Training 03:50 – What is Neuroplasticity? 05:05 – How Negative Thoughts Get Stuck 08:50 – The Four S Technique for Rewiring Your Brain 18:21 – Building Healthy Brain Habits 21:54 – The #1 Tip: Turn Off Notifications 23:24 – Real-World Connections vs. Screen Time 25:17 – About the Gupta Program 26:54 – Final Thoughts & Takeaways In this inspiring episode of The Holistic Kids Show, join the Holistic Kids as they sit down with internationally...
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206. The Teen Health Revolution: Unlocking Lifestyle Secrets for the Mind, Body, and Soul
The Holistic Kids Show
Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction & Mission 01:33 – The Teen Health Crisis 02:02 – How the Body Works 03:21 – Food, Brain & Emotions 04:54 – Stress & Modern Lifestyles 06:56 – Balanced vs. Unbalanced Living 08:36 – Healthy Eating Q&A 10:38 – Holidays & Healthy Choices 14:35 – Final Thoughts & Community Join us for a transformative episode of "We're Kids Here," where we dive deep into the urgent need for a Teen Health Revolution. Discover why modern teens face unprecedented health challenges, from chronic disease to mental health struggles, and...
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205. The Holistic Kids’ Show - The Holistic Kids- The Teen Health Revolution
The Holistic Kids Show
Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction to The Holistic Kids’ Show and hosts 00:22 – Dr. Joel Gator interviews the kids about their new book 01:13 – How the podcast started during COVID and its impact 02:25 – The process of writing the book and each person’s role 03:54 – Favorite tip: “Food is power” and its importance 04:40 – Observations on teen health and unhealthy eating habits 05:29 – The problem of processed foods and lack of education 06:28 – Feeling different for making healthy choices and advice for peers 08:09 – Advice for schools and parents: focus on real food...
info_outlineTom Kersting is a nationally renowned psychotherapist, author and television contributor. He is the author of Disconnected: How to Protect Your Kids From the Harmful Effects of Device Dependency. His latest book, Raising Healthy Teenagers: Equipping Your Child to Navigate the Pitfalls and Dangers of Teen Life comes out in February of 2023.
Tom is a regular, guest expert on many national television news and talk shows where he offers insight and advice about parenting, relationships and wellness. He has hosted shows for A&E Network, Food Network and Oprah’s Wellness Network. Tom is the founder and owner of Valley Family Counseling Center in Park Ridge, NJ