Kelly Rompel on ADHD, Anxiety, and Don’t Tell Me to Relax

Episode Highlights With KellyWhy she transitioned from a pharmacist to a functional medicine specialist and why she now works with ADHD and anxiety patientsThe common root causes she sees for these chronic issuesDopamine connection and why ADHD is not just a dopamine deficiencyCommon gut issues and how they present in problems in the body and the brainOther factors that contribute to these issues that people don’t always realizeWhy ADHD and anxiety often go hand in handThe vitamin and mineral deficiencies that often play a role in why we see these issues togetherImportance of asking why, when there is a chemical imbalance or diagnosis instead of just treating the symptomWhy ice baths help with dopamine productionThe importance of protein consumption for producing neurotransmittersWhat to understand about caffeine consumption, especially with ADHD and anxietyAnother reason to get protein in the morning before caffeine and why its so important for womenHow underlying infections can be a huge source of stress on the bodyThe way certain exercises boost GABA and can help reduce some of these symptomsResources We MentionBook a time with Kelly hereDepression Is Not Caused by Chemical Imbalance in the Brain articleEverything Is Figureoutable by Marie ForleoBecoming Supernatural: How Common People Are Doing the Uncommon by Joe DispenzaB-ComplexMagnesium GlycinateThanks to Our Sponsors: HigherDOSE - Check out their sauna blanket, PEMF mat, red light face mask and so much more! I use their PEMF mat several times during the week. Use code mama15 for a discount. Wellnesse - My line of clean and non-toxic personal care products such as toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo and much more!