266- What to Eat, What to Avoid: The ADH...

Gregory W. Mattingly, M.D., provides an overview of the key neurotransmitter systems — particularly dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin — that contribute to the core features of ADHD, and the medications used to treat the condition. Resources: ADHD & Brain Health Free Downloa ... Show More

Doug Mennin, Ph.D., introduces ideas aligned with emotion regulation therapy, a research-based approach designed to help people understand and respond to feelings of anxiety, low mood, rumination, self-criticism, and other aspects of emotional distress. Resources: Emotional Dysre ... Show More

Natalia Aíza, LPC, explains why some adult children become highly dependent, and the core traits and diagnoses they often share; how parents may contribute to a child's inability to launch; and how to break a cycle of emotional and financial reliance. Resources: Dependent Adult C ... Show More

<p>Listen in to learn how you can care for and feed your brain for optimal functioning, especially if you or your child has attention or behavioral issues. If you are looking for a more natural approach to manage ADHD symptoms, we’ll be talking about how diet can help.</p> 

Most people who have ADHD don’t know that they do, with only 3-4% of the adult population having had a diagnosis. Over the years, many potential anecdotes and management strategies, such as dietary interventions, have been suggested to help alleviate symptoms or even prevent the ... Show More

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;" align="left">This week the focus is all about brain foods for kids. Cassie Weness, R.D and Tamara Brown, R.D. are joined by Mary Hauge to discuss which foods promote focus and well-being and which foods create poor attention and beha ... Show More

Kids living with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, often demonstrate symptoms of inattention and distractibility, which can pose challenges in school and in social situations. Pediatric psychologist Michael Manos, Ph.D. discusses what ADHD can look like in a chil ... Show More

<p>Highly processed food is hard to avoid. It’s especially harder when you’re a parent. For Austin McGuffie and Ben Grynol, they both have 4 kids, and they talk about the challenges of parenting, feeding kids nutritious food, and educating them along the way.</p><p><br></p><p>Sig ... Show More

What we eat not only impacts us mentally and physically but can also affect our creativity. Sophie Medlin, Head of Nutrition Research at Heights, shares how nutrition affects all aspects of our mental health.The relationships between food, mood, and mental performance are bi-dire ... Show More

Did you know that the food we eat has a direct impact on our mood? This is because certain nutrients have direct effects on brain function and neurotransmitter production.  In this fascinating episode, we’re exploring the intriguing connection between what we eat and our mood.  J ... Show More

Kids with ADHD and their families often face many struggles, including tantrums and stress. Often a multifaceted approach is needed to provide children and their families with the tools needed to not only survive, but to thrive with ADHD. It is becoming more and more evident that ... Show More