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Jun 26
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ADHD Superpowers: How to Help Kids Focus...

Dr. Wendy Myers
About this episode

Something shifts when you realize your child’s behavior isn’t a problem to fix but a clue to follow.

Dana Kay knows this firsthand. Her son was diagnosed with ADHD at four, put on a string of powerful meds, and nearly lost his spark. By five, he was on three prescriptions with a fourth on the way. That’s when Dana decided enough was enough.

In this episode, she shares how her journey as a desperate mom turned her into a sought-after ADHD expert. She’s helped over 1,300 families reduce ADHD symptoms naturally—without medications—and today, she’s breaking down the exact holistic strategies that worked.

We talk about inflammation, food sensitivities, gut-brain connection, and what kids need to thrive. And we also reframe what ADHD actually is, because when properly supported, kids with ADHD are often the most persistent, creative, and focused individuals you’ll ever meet.

 

"If you adjust your perception of what is a challenge and what is a superpower, it can change the way that you actually are as well. Some kids with ADHD have amazing creativity, amazing hyperfocus, persistence." ~ Dana Kay

 

In This Episode:

- Dana's journey from accountant to ADHD expert

- What ADHD really is and the neurodivergent spectrum

- Why medication shouldn't be first-line treatment

- The long-term effects of ADHD medications

- Reframing ADHD as a superpower, not a disorder

- Why schools are failing neurodivergent kids

- The role of diet in reducing inflammation and symptoms

- Food sensitivities and leaky gut in ADHD kids

- How to repair your child’s gut

- Environmental toxins and the "trashcan" analogy

- Dana's book and program for families

For more, visit https://myersdetox.com 

 

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About Dana Kay:

Dana Kay is a board-certified holistic health and nutrition practitioner, ADHD parenting coach, two-time international bestselling author, and founder of the ADHD Thrive Institute. After transforming her own son’s health through natural methods, she’s helped over 1,300 families reduce ADHD symptoms without meds. Dana is also the host of The Soaring Child Podcast and has been featured on Fox, CBS, Forbes, and other media outlets. Learn more at:

- Website: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com 

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adhdthriveinstitute/ 

- Book: https://a.co/d/52oLBgl 

 

Disclaimer

The Myers Detox Podcast was created and hosted by Dr. Wendy Myers. This podcast is for information purposes only. Statements and views expressed on this podcast are not medical advice. This podcast, including Wendy Myers and the producers, disclaims responsibility for any possible adverse effects from using the information contained herein. The opinions of guests are their own, and this podcast does not endorse or accept responsibility for statements made by guests. This podcast does not make any representations or warranties about guests' qualifications or credibility. Individuals on this podcast may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to herein. If you think you have a medical problem, consult a licensed physician.

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