214. Teens & Nature: Why Getting Outside is Essential for Health
Release Date: 12/26/2025
Breaking Free from Big Tech: Catherine Price on Reclaiming Your Life from Screens
The Holistic Kids Show
Timestamps : 0:00 — Intro & Welcome 1:04 — Introducing Catherine Price 2:43 — Catherine's Origin Story 4:43 — Why She Wrote The Amazing Generation 8:05 — How Screen Time Harms Kids' Mental Health 8:50 — The Shocking Screen Time Stats 10:31 — You're Making Money for Big Tech 12:05 — Do Kids Feel Better Off Screens? 13:54 — Big Tech vs. The Tobacco Industry 18:37 — The Power of Nature & Real-World Play 20:40 — How to Take Back Control Without Feeling Left Out 25:56 — Shocking Poll: Teens Regret Social Media 31:17 — Where to Find Catherine Price 31:43 — Protect...
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232. Eat to Thrive: Dr. Joel Fuhrman on Nutrition, G-BOMBS, and Growing Up Healthy
The Holistic Kids Show
Timestamps : 0:00 - Intro & Welcome to The Holistic Kid Show 2:03 - Dr. Fuhrman's origin story — from figure skating to nutrition medicine 4:55 - What does true health look like for kids & teens? 8:57 - Introducing G-BOMBS — the 6 most powerful disease-fighting foods 13:08 - Plant protein vs. animal protein — the secret to longevity & athletic performance 15:30 - Tips for picky eaters — how to introduce healthy foods gradually 17:30 - Making healthy food delicious — ice cream, cakes & creative recipes 24:52 - Warning signs your child's diet needs a change 25:45 - Food...
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231. Breaking Big Food: How Big Tobacco Hijacked America's Food System — With Patrick Sullivan Jr. & Ashley Leroux Sullivan
The Holistic Kids Show
Timestamps : 0:00 - Introduction – Welcome to The Holistic Kids Show 0:51 - Meet the Guests – Patrick Sullivan Jr. & Ashley Leroux Sullivan 3:12 - Their Journey – How They Got Into Food Advocacy 4:00 - Big Tobacco Bought Big Food – The 1980s Takeover 7:36 - The Making of Breaking Big Food Documentary 8:44 - Ashley's Mold Test & The Birth of Firefly Organic Coffee 12:00 - Shocking Stats – Chronic Disease & America's Health Crisis 15:02 - Patrick's Thyroid Cancer Story & the 4 Pillars of Health 19:07 - How Kids Can Get Closer to Their Food 23:37 - The Truth...
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230. Feed Your Mind: Dr. Drew Ramsey on Food, Mood, and Teen Mental Health
The Holistic Kids Show
Timestamps: 00:00 — Introduction & Welcome to The Holistic Kids Show 01:53 — Meet Dr. Drew Ramsey: His Story & What Drives Him 03:17 — How a Psychiatrist Started Incorporating Food Into Mental Health 06:10 — The Teen Mental Health Crisis: Depression, Anxiety & Social Media 08:30 — How Food Affects the Brain & Changes Your Mood 10:06 — Neuroplasticity: Brain Growth, Repair & the Role of Nutrition 11:47 — The Gut-Brain Connection & Your Microbiome 12:45 — Foods That Help When You're Feeling Anxious or Sad 16:21 — Prebiotics, Probiotics & Postbiotics...
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229. Skin Deep: A Teen's Guide to Acne, Sunscreen & Holistic Skin Health with Dr. Mamina Turegano
The Holistic Kids Show
Timestamps: 00:00 — Intro & Welcome 00:28 — Skin: Our Largest Organ 01:28 — Meet Dr. Mamina Turegano, MD 02:29 — What is Integrative Dermatology? 03:59 — Dr. Mamina's Holistic Journey 06:10 — UV Rays, Sun Damage & Skin Cancer 11:30 — Mineral vs. Chemical Sunscreens 13:00 — Is Sunscreen Safe? The Benzene Controversy 14:55 — Daily Skincare Basics for Teens 16:49 — Why Teens Get Acne 19:13 — Diet, Sugar & Dairy's Role in Breakouts 22:40 — Lifestyle Habits for Healthy Skin 24:02 — Stress, Gratitude & Deep Breathing 26:34 — Recap & Key Takeaways...
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228. Pre-Ramadan Revival with Dr. Madiha Saeed
The Holistic Kids Show
Timestamps: 00:14 - Welcome & Introduction 02:32 - What is Ramadan? 04:53 - Taqwa & Decision Making 07:30 - The Hidden Key to Taqwa 13:25 - Fasting & Gut Health 14:31 - Fasting & Brain Health 18:22 - Lifestyle Disease Crisis 19:18 - Back to the Quran 22:35 - The Quranic Food Prescription 27:30 - Optimizing Your Ramadan 30:19 - Digestive Health & Nutrition 33:00 - Hidden Toxins in Food 38:11 - Decreasing Food Quantity 46:21 - Q&A Session 48:35 - The Power of Gratitude 54:55 - Stock Up for Success 58:11 - Sample Suhoor Meals 01:02:05 - Healthy...
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227. Building Leaders: Momin Ahmed on Empowering 18,000 Students Through Model UN Academy
The Holistic Kids Show
Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:33 - Meet Momin Ahmed, Forbes 30 Under 30 02:19 - Getting started with Model UN in 6th grade 03:10 - University of Chicago conference turning point 05:16 - Writing educational guides 06:10 - Building Model UN Academy nonprofit 06:53 - Impact: 18,000 students, 101 countries, 104 languages 07:45 - Fox News, Forbes & UN partnerships 08:26 - Why age shouldn't limit leadership 10:07 - The power of saying no 11:36 - Overcoming imposter syndrome 11:54 - Being the youngest at UN events 13:32 - Advice for kids afraid to speak up 15:19 - Biggest mistake: hiring...
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226. Decoding Your Mind: Dr. Yasmine Saad on Emotions & Mental Health
The Holistic Kids Show
Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction & Youth Mental Health Crisis 01:00 - Meet Dr. Yasmine Saad: The Wise Psychologist 02:25 - Dr. Saad's Origin Story: From Paris to Psychology 03:56 - Learning to Understand Your Own Emotions 05:07 - What Does "Decoding Thoughts" Really Mean? 08:52 - How to Shift Your Mindset & Change Negative Patterns 09:25 - Understanding Sadness, Depression & Purpose 15:20 - Why Teen Emotions Feel So Intense 18:02 - Simple Tricks When Your Thoughts Start Spiraling 21:24 - Social Media's Impact on Teen Mental Health 25:38 - Managing Test Anxiety & Performance...
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225. Teen Health Revolution - Taking Control of Your Health
The Holistic Kids Show
Timestamps: 00:00 - Welcome & Introduction 01:40 - Understanding Chronic Conditions 02:40 - Digestive Health & Rainbow Foods 03:33 - Fermented Foods & Probiotics 04:32 - Balancing Hormones Through Nutrition 05:25 - Detoxification & Reducing Toxins 06:37 - Managing Stress & Exercise 07:46 - Exercise Benefits 09:22 - Building Supportive Community 11:42 - The Book: 20 Chronic Conditions 13:50 - Recipes & Meal Plans 14:15 - Personalizing Your Healing 17:03 - Message of Hope 19:26 - Q&A: Picky Eaters 24:14 - Closing & Call to Action Welcome to the final episode of...
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224. Hidden Dangers in Your Home: How Mold Affects Kids' Health
The Holistic Kids Show
Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 01:41 - Dr. K's Journey to Discovering Mold 03:00 - The Case That Changed Everything 06:35 - What Optimal Health Really Looks Like 09:13 - How Mold Affects Children's Health 12:27 - What Is Mold? 13:50 - The Toxic Gases Mold Releases 15:20 - Warning Signs of Mold Exposure 19:32 - The Mold and Autism Connection 22:13 - How to Test for Mold in Your Home 24:30 - What Kids Can Do to Protect Themselves 26:47 - Incredible Transformation Story 29:30 - The Metamorphosis: When Kids Heal 31:15 - How to Find Dr. K 32:09 - Episode Recap In this eye-opening episode of The...
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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 today’s teens missing out on the healing power of nature? In this episode of The Holistic Kids Show, we dive into the growing problem of “nature deficiency” among young people and explore why spending time outdoors is crucial for physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Join us as we share personal stories, practical tips for fitting nature into busy schedules, and fun ways to make the outdoors a regular part of teen life—even in winter! Plus, we answer listener questions and discuss how reconnecting with nature can spark a revolution in teen health. Tune in and get inspired to step outside, unplug, and thrive!
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Learn more about Dr. Madiha Saeed at https://holisticmommd.com, or follow her on social media @HolisticMomMD