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What you can expect to learn from this special Summit sneak peek episode: Why is understanding the balance between the hemispheres of the brain so important? Big misconception that most experts don’t dare to reveal: It’s not genetics, it’s epigenetics! What a functional disconnection looks like from a symptom and parent’s perspective and how to spot it before it causes irreversible damage. Sneaky compounds in your child’s food that trigger meltdowns, tantrums, and aggression. A chemical in the brain triggering chemicals that leads to brain inflammation. Is your child simply acting out, or are they silently grappling with anxiety? Find out the signs you need to look out for and how to help them cope and thrive with natural solutions. How poor posture can contribute to symptoms of autism, ADHD, or even sensory processing challenges? And much more… More info about the guests:They are not your typical experts. They are well respected pioneers in their fields who have helped thousands of children with neurodevelopmental disorders. They are:Dr. Robert Melillo created Brain Balance Achievement Centers which has approximately 150 centers and has helped tens of thousands of families and has also written 5 best-selling books including his best known Disconnected Kids which has been translated into 8 languages.Julie Matthews is a Certified Nutrition Consultant specializing in autism and related disorders for 15 years. Her work and award winning book, Nourishing Hope for Autism, have helped people around the world to make food and nutrition choices that aid the health, learning, and behavior of those with autism, ADHD, and other developmental delays.Dr. Darin Ingels, a naturopathic doctor with 30 years of experience who has overcome Lyme disease and helped many children with allergies and brain inflammation. He has been published extensively and is the author of The Lyme Solution: A 5-Part Plan to Fight the Inflammatory Auto-Immune Response and Beat Lyme Disease (Avery, 2018)Trudy Scott, a food mood expert and author who has helped thousands of people with anxiety and depression using natural solutions. She was the recipient of the 2012 Impact Award and the author of The Antianxiety Food Solution: How the Foods You Eat Can Help You Calm Your Anxious Mind, Improve Your Mood and End Cravings (New Harbinger 2011) and host of The Anxiety Summit.Dr. Krista Burns is the founder of the American Posture Institute, author of the textbook The Posture Principles, and TEDx Speaker. Dr. Krista has two doctorate degrees and is leading the charge against postural decline.  She has been featured on Fox News Radio and Global Woman Magazine.I hope you enjoy this special episode!

Madiha M. Saeed, MD, also known as HolisticMom, MD, on social media, is a practicing board-certified family physician in the USA, health influencer, international speaker, and author of The Holistic Rx: Your Guide to Healing Chronic Inflammation and Disease and the children’s functional medicine book series, Adam’s Healing Adventures and to other international books, empowering the world towards healthier living. Her current online platforms reach millions of people. Dr. Saeed is the director of education for Documenting Hope and KnoWEwell. She sits on multiple medical advisory boards including Wellness Mama. Dr. Saeed and her children speak internationally at the most prestigious holistic conferences, summits, radio, podcasts (including Mind Body Green), newspapers and the United Nations recently published her paper on religion and the food system. She is a regular on the international Emmy-winning medical talk show the Dr. Nandi Show. Dr Saeed's children host "The Holistic Kids' Show" podcast, interviewing the biggest names in the functional, holistic, and integrative medicine world, and helping kids empower and educate other kids.

Dr. Izabella Wentz is a compassionate, innovative, solution-focused integrative pharmacist dedicated to finding the root causes of chronic health conditions. Her passion stems from her own diagnosis with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis in 2009, following a decade of debilitating symptoms. As an accomplished author, Dr. Wentz has written several best-selling books, including the New York Times best seller Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis: Lifestyle Interventions for Finding and Treating the Root Cause, the protocol-based #1 New York Times best seller Hashimoto’s Protocol: A 90-Day Plan for Reversing Thyroid Symptoms and Getting Your Life Back, and the Wall Street Journal best seller Hashimoto’s Food Pharmacology: Nutrition Protocols and Healing Recipes to Take Charge of Your Thyroid Health. Her latest book, Adrenal Transformation Protocol, is set to be released on April 18th, 2023. The book focuses on resetting the body’s stress response through targeted safety signals and features a 4-week program that has already helped over 3,500 individuals. The program has an impressive success rate, with over 80% of participants improving their brain fog, fatigue, anxiety, irritability, sleep issues, and libido.

Kelly is a wife and busy mom of three children. She has a bachelors in Human Nutrition from Arizona State University, and a doctorate in optometry from the Illinois College of Optometry. She completed a residency in primary care with emphasis in Pediatrics at Nova Southeastern University. She most recently became an Integrative Health Practitioner in 2021 and is looking forward to helping transform your trajectory towards your best health.

Dr. Emily Levy is the founder and director of EBL Coaching, a specialized tutoring program that offers individualised one-on-one home, virtual, and on-site instruction using research-based, multi-sensory techniques. Dr. Levy graduated from Brown University and received her Masters Degree in Special Education from Nova University in Florida. She also completed her Doctorate Degree in Education from Nova University.Dr. Levy is the author of Strategies for Study Success, a 17-part student workbook series that teaches students strategies for test taking, note taking, reading comprehension, writing, summarizing, and executive functioning and the author of Flags and Stars Orton Gillingham student workbook series, which helps students develop their fundamental decoding and spelling skills. Additionally, she is the author of Flags and Stars Multi-Sensory Math, a multi-sensory math program that helps students develop a stronger understanding of core math concepts, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and fractions. These workbooks are currently used at schools nationwide.

Peter Scire DC is the owner and clinical Director of Scire Integrative Health Center/Scire Functional Neurology Center and Co-Owner of Brain Balance Centers of Atlanta.   As a child, Dr.Scire was diagnosed with a learning disability and Dyslexia. Frustrated with traditional treatment results, his parents brought him to a chiropractor specializing in neurological therapies and functional nutrition.  The combination of traditional academic remediation and these neurological approaches has led to his recovery. Although the process was slow and costly, Dr. Scire went from a struggling student to graduating at the top of his high school class and becoming an award-winning collegiate scholar. Through his personal struggles and recovery, he discovered that helping people was his calling and so made this his vocation.  While in graduate school he took a special interest in functional neurology which led him to study under Dr. Robert Melillo who developed recovery protocols for children suffering from ADHD, Dyslexia, Learning Disorders, Tourette’s, and autism spectrum disorders. This collaboration has led to Dr. Scire establishing the first three Brain Balance Centers ever built in 2007-2008. Since 2010, Dr. Scire has been a co-instructor with Dr. Melillo in his Childhood & Adult Neurodevelopmental Disorder program. Dr. Scire has over 18 plus years of clinical experience working with children and adults utilizing the developmental neurology applications created by Dr. Melillo. Ever the learner, Dr. Scire has completed post-graduate studies in the areas of Traumatic Brain Injury/Concussion Rehabilitation, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Neuroimmunology, Low-Level Laser Therapy and Functional Endocrinology. Currently, he is enrolled in the three-year Clinical Mastership Program at the Kharrazian Institute while simultaneously completing the Functional Immunology program through Cogence. Dr.Scire has a private practice in Newnan, Georgia where he attends to patients of all ages with complex medical histories. His goal is to provide a personalized integrative clinical approach that incorporates the latest evidence-based transitional science.

Dr. Peter J. Scire, known as the “Brain Doctor”, has examined and treated thousands of children with neurodevelopmental disorders since establishing his first practice in 2005 combined with his 8 years of running his Balance Centers. Dr. Scire received his Dr Chiropractic from Life University in Atlanta and has completed graduate studies in clinical neurology, nutrition and vestibular rehabilitation at the Carrick Institute of Graduate Studies. He is a board-eligible Chiropractic Neurologist.  He is the past President of the International Association for Functional Neurology and Rehabilitation (IAFNR). He is a frequent lecturer to health care providers, educators and support groups on Functional Disconnection Syndrome and its applications for adults and children with childhood developmental disorders. Dr. Scire has been co-teaching with his mentor Dr. Robert Melillo (author of Disconnected Kids) since 2008. Dr. Scire currently practices at his private practice Scire Integrative Health in Newnan, Georgia where he uses a multimodal approach to neuro-rehab combined with functional medicine to treat patients around the world.

Tara Hunkin, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Certified GAPS Practitioner, mother and founder of My Child Will Thrive (website and podcast)  author and host of the Autism, ADHD and SPD Summit. My Child Will Thrive was founded out of the frustration Tara felt when searching for explanations and solutions for her daughter.  Doctor visits left her with more questions than answers and she was forced to do the research and find her own way to help her child.  Tara’s daughter is now a thriving 18-year-old, succeeding in and out of school.Tara now supports parents of children with neurodevelopmental disorders struggling to find the right combination of treatments and therapies through educating and coaching them so that they can get the best results for their children while saving time, money and effort.  Tara continues to expand her knowledge by attending and speaking at conferences and is a member of the Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs, International Association of Functional Neurology and Rehabilitation, and Nutritional Therapy Association.Full episode show notes & transcript: https://www.mychildwillthrive.com/toolkit-tuesday-a-simple-tool-to-help-you-get-the-most-out-of-your-lab-tests/

Sharik Peck, PT, MRC and Founder/CEO of Rezzimax, has advanced degrees in physical therapy and rehabilitation counseling and over 28 years helping people eliminate pain from their lives. Sharik experienced several disabling accidents, including a broken neck and back, a stroke, a dislocated shoulder, and years of chronic pain. His wife suffered from chronic neck pain. Out of these experiences and an intense desire to help many others in chronic pain, it drove him to figure out a natural solution for pain. His research focused on resonance and its effect on the human nervous system. The Pain Tuner Pro is the result of over 10 years of research and development. He's also been awarded 3 US patents and 1 China patent.Show notes & Transcript: https://www.mychildwillthrive.com/energizing-the-brain-and-body-connections-for-your-child

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Kelly is a wife and busy mom of 3. She has a bachelors in Human Nutrition from Arizona State University, and a doctorate in optometry from the Illinois College of Optometry. She completed a residency in primary care with emphasis in Pediatrics at Nova Southeastern University. She most recently became an Integrative Health Practitioner in 2021 and is looking forward to helping transform your trajectory towards your best health.Transcript and Show notes: https://www.mychildwillthri/the-parent-perspective-kelly-meehan

Tara Hunkin, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Certified GAPS Practitioner, mother and founder of My Child Will Thrive (website and podcast) author and host of the Autism, ADHD and SPD Summit. My Child Will Thrive was founded out of the frustration Tara felt when searching for explanations and solutions for her daughter. Doctor visits left her with more questions than answers and she was forced to do the research and find her own way to help her child. Tara’s daughter is now a thriving 18-year-old, succeeding in and out of school.Tara now supports parents of children with neurodevelopmental disorders struggling to find the right combination of treatments and therapies through educating and coaching them so that they can get the best results for their children while saving time, money and effort. Tara continues to expand her knowledge by attending and speaking at conferences and is a member of the Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs, International Association of Functional Neurology and Rehabilitation, and Nutritional Therapy Association.Full episode show notes & transcript: https://www.mychildwillthrive.com/toolkit-tuesday-digestion-cheat-sheet

Dana Kay is a Board-Certified Holistic Health and Nutrition Practitioner and the CEO and founder of the ADHD Thrive Institute and the creator of the ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids program. As a mother of a child with ADHD, she knows firsthand the struggles that come with parenting a neurodiverse child, but she also knows the freedom that is possible once parents learn to reduce ADHD symptoms. Dana has been featured in Forbes, Authority Magazine, Medium, Influencive, Thrive Global, and various others. She has also been a guest on multiple parenting and ADHD summits and podcasts. Her mission is to help families reduce ADHD symptoms naturally so that children with ADHD can thrive at home, at school, and in life.Shownotes and transcript: https://www.mychildwillthrive.com/underlying-stressors-of-adhd

Holistic mama doc, Dr. Elisa Song, MD is a holistic pediatrician, pediatric functional medicine expert, and mama to 2 crazy fun kids. In her integrative pediatric practice, Whole Family Wellness, she’s helped 1000s of kids get to the root causes of their health concerns and helped their parents understand how to help their children thrive – body, mind, and spirit – by integrating conventional pediatrics with functional medicine, homeopathy, acupuncture, herbal medicine, and essential oils. These health concerns have ranged from frequent colds, ear infections, asthma, and eczema; to autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and autoimmune illnesses. Dr. Song is the host of the Thriving Child Summit – a life-changing event for parents to learn how to help their children thrive. Dr. Song created Healthy Kids Happy Kids to share her advice and adventures as a holistic pediatrician and mama. Now everyone can have their very own virtual holistic pediatrician! You can follow her blog at Healthy Kids Happy Kids and get daily tips and inspiration from her on Facebook.Show notes & transcript: https://www.mychildwillthrive.com/from-asthma-to-autoimmunity-and-ear-infections-to-eczema-why-our-kids-need-a-functional-integrative-approach

Tara Hunkin, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Certified GAPS Practitioner, mother and founder of My Child Will Thrive (website and podcast) author and host of the Autism, ADHD and SPD Summit. My Child Will Thrive was founded out of the frustration Tara felt when searching for explanations and solutions for her daughter. Doctor visits left her with more questions than answers and she was forced to do the research and find her own way to help her child. Tara’s daughter is now a thriving 18-year-old, succeeding in and out of school.Tara now supports parents of children with neurodevelopmental disorders struggling to find the right combination of treatments and therapies through educating and coaching them so that they can get the best results for their children while saving time, money and effort. Tara continues to expand her knowledge by attending and speaking at conferences and is a member of the Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs, International Association of Functional Neurology and Rehabilitation, and Nutritional Therapy Association.Full episode show notes & transcript: https://www.mychildwillthrive.com/toolkit-tuesday-primitive-reflexes-cheat-sheetJoin the My Child Will Thrive Village: https://www.facebook.com/groups/939230176113599

Dr. Peter J. Scire, known as the “Brain Doctor”, has examined and treated thousands of children with neurodevelopmental disorders since establishing his first practice in 2005 combined with his 8 years of running his Balance Centers.Dr. Scire received his Dr Chiropractic from Life University in Atlanta and has completed graduate studies in clinical neurology, nutrition and vestibular rehabilitation at the Carrick Institute of Graduate Studies. He is a board-eligible Chiropractic Neurologist. He is the past President of the International Association for Functional Neurology and Rehabilitation (IAFNR).He is a frequent lecturer to health care providers, educators and support groups on Functional Disconnection Syndrome and its applications for adults and children with childhood developmental disorders. Dr. Scire has been co-teaching with his mentor Dr. Robert Melillo (author of Disconnected Kids) since 2008.Dr. Scire currently practices at his private practice Scire Integrative Health in Newnan, Georgia where he uses a multimodal approach to neuro-rehab combined with functional medicine to treat patients around the world.Find the show notes and transcript here: https://www.mychildwillthrive.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-cdc-changes-to-developmental-milestones

Tara Hunkin, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Certified GAPS Practitioner, mother and founder of My Child Will Thrive (website and podcast) author and host of the Autism, ADHD and SPD Summit. My Child Will Thrive was founded out of the frustration Tara felt when searching for explanations and solutions for her daughter. Doctor visits left her with more questions than answers and she was forced to do the research and find her own way to help her child. Tara’s daughter is now a thriving 18-year-old, succeeding in and out of school.Tara now supports parents of children with neurodevelopmental disorders struggling to find the right combination of treatments and therapies through educating and coaching them so that they can get the best results for their children while saving time, money and effort. Tara continues to expand her knowledge by attending and speaking at conferences and is a member of the Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs, International Association of Functional Neurology and Rehabilitation, and Nutritional Therapy Association.Full episode show notes & transcript: https://www.mychildwillthrive.com/toolkit-tuesday-medical-history-and-therapy-tracking-toolJoin the My Child Will Thrive Village: https://www.facebook.com/groups/939230176113599

Amy Taft is a homeschooling mom of three active kids, a former elementary school teacher, retired high school field hockey coach, and now committed holistic practitioner and dedicated advocate for children’s health. She enjoys asking, and being asked, hard questions, learning new skills, nourishing family and friends with nutritious and delicious home-cooked meals, and taking long reflective walks alone in the woods. A recent addition to her passions is homesteading and pursuing a more intentional and self-sufficient lifestyle.Amy began pursuing this path of holistic wellness when conventional medicine and all the “experts” couldn’t provide the answers she needed to help heal her second child, who was born with a number of puzzling health challenges. Making many important discoveries along this journey, she feels compelled to implement what she learns to help others heal their bodies and minds, including her own. For almost a decade, she has been educating herself in the area of ancestral health, functional medicine, and whole food nutrition – reading books, attending seminars, seeking additional training and certifications from reputable cutting-edge programs, and learning from the personal experiences and professional expertise of others. She is passionate about the healing power of real food and the benefits of living in alignment with our God-given human biology. Her heart is helping families, and especially moms, discover their untapped potential for health and vitality, so they can then nurture and help heal their children, who are our future.Amy has a Master’s Degree in Teaching and a Bachelors in Psychology from the University of Virginia and is certified as a Primal Health Coach, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Functional Hormone Specialist, and Functional Blood Chemistry Specialist. Always on the lookout for the next opportunity to acquire and apply new understanding, she is a life-long learner who is continuously amazed at the divine complexity and innate wisdom of the human body.Heal the mom, heal the family, heal the world.Shownotes: https://www.mychildwillthrive.com/the-parent-perspective-amy-taft/

AJ Harper is an editor and publishing strategist who helps authors write transformational books that enable them to build readership, grow their brand, and make a significant impact on the world. As ghostwriter and developmental editor, she has worked with hundreds of authors, from newbies to New York Times bestselling authors with millions of books sold. AJ teaches her method in Top Three Book Workshop and the Must-Read Editing Workshop. She is the Head Writing Coach for Heroic Public Speaking, the premier speaker training program created by Michael and Amy Port. She is writing partner to business author, Mike Michalowicz. Together they’ve written nine books, including Profit First. AJ is the author of Write a Must-Read: Craft a Book That Changes Lives--Including Your Own. Shownotes: https://www.mychildwillthrive.com/how-to-write-a-book-that-changes-lives

Tara Hunkin, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Certified GAPS Practitioner, mother and founder of My Child Will Thrive (website and podcast) author and host of the Autism, ADHD and SPD Summit. My Child Will Thrive was founded out of the frustration Tara felt when searching for explanations and solutions for her daughter. Doctor visits left her with more questions than answers and she was forced to do the research and find her own way to help her child. Tara’s daughter is now a thriving 18-year-old, succeeding in and out of school.Tara now supports parents of children with neurodevelopmental disorders struggling to find the right combination of treatments and therapies through educating and coaching them so that they can get the best results for their children while saving time, money and effort. Tara continues to expand her knowledge by attending and speaking at conferences and is a member of the Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs, International Association of Functional Neurology and Rehabilitation, and Nutritional Therapy Association.Shownotes & Transcript can be found here: https://www.mychildwillthrive.com/toolkit-tuesday-protocol-therapy-review-worksheet