Making dietary changes for a child with ADHD can feel like an overwhelming uphill battle—but what if the biggest obstacle isn’t your child’s resistance, but your own fear of change? In this episode of The Soaring Child podcast, host Dana Kay is joined by Andrea Daigle, an expert ADHD coach at the ADHD Thrive Institute. Together, they unpack how shifting your mindset as a parent can make the difference between constant frustration and long-term success. From reframing the process as an opportunity for growth to managing social situations with confidence, this conversation is packed with powerful mindset tools for parents navigating dietary transitions.

Dana Kay, a leading ADHD health practitioner and founder of the ADHD Thrive Institute, shares her personal experience and expert insights on how to foster resilience and confidence through change. Whether you’re facing resistance from your child, family members, or even your own internal doubts, this episode offers practical advice and empowering strategies to help your entire family embrace a gluten-, dairy-, and soy-free lifestyle—without stress or shame.

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Key Takeaways:

[2:04] Why Mindset Matters

[3:30] Strategies for Building a Positive Mindset

[7:07] Small Wins and Sustainable Change

[8:06] Helping Kids Embrace the Diet

[14:02] Turning Diet Changes into Family Growth

[18:05] Managing Social Situations with Confidence

[22:23] Final Words and Actionable Tips

Memorable Moments:

"You think your child's resistance is the biggest obstacle to a new diet, but what if it's actually your own fear of change?"

"So we are not fixing your kids' plate. We are rewiring your brain first."

"This is not just a diet. This is a lifestyle change and this is a long-term roadmap for thriving."

"We get to do this together."

"Perfection is not the goal. It's about creating a sustainable lifestyle shift."

"As soon as I shifted my mindset and I started really empowering him with the knowledge behind why we are going down this journey, things started to change."

"We wanna keep things light and positive, especially in the beginning."

"Start focusing on what we can eat and not what we can’t eat."

"Modeling that confident, calm attitude in those situations shows your child that this is nothing to be ashamed of."

"One small change leads to great big ones."

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