My Child Will Thrive Podcast

Tara Hunkin, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Certified GAPS Practitioner, Restorative Wellness Practitioner, mother and founder of My Child Will Thrive (website and podcast) author and host of the Autism, ADHD and Sensory Processing Disorder 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 16-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.Show notes & transcript: https://www.mychildwillthrive.com/why-do-i-need-a-food-journal/ ‎Get your Food Mood Sleep and Poop Journal here: http://www.mychildwillthrive.com/toolkitJoin us for the next workshop here: http://www.mychildwillthrive.com/workshopMy Child Will Thrive: https://www.mychildwillthrive.com/My Child Will Thrive Village Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MCWTvillage

Dr. Brandon Crawford is currently licensed to practice Chiropractic in the USA in the state of Texas and in Dubai Healthcare City in the UAE. Dr. Crawford maintains an active practice in Austin,TX where he sees various types of patients seeking to restore their health. A large part of Dr. Crawford’s practice is focused on helping families who seek help for neurodevelopmental disorders like Autism, ADHD, Tourette’s, OCD and similar issues. His practice also sees a large amount of chronic pain and other neurological conditions like traumatic brain injury and anoxic brain injury.Dr. Crawford is considered an expert in the field of photobiomodulation and lectures around the world discussing research and practical application of light and laser therapy on the brain and body to improve health. Dr. Crawford has Co-founded ShedLight LLC; a company that distributes therapy lasers to clinicians and teaches them on proper use and implementation of the laser. Dr. Crawford serves on the medical advisory board for SNA Technologies, maker of the Neurosage software. He lectures regularly in many different settings. Some more notable platforms are the Childhood Neurodevelopmental Disorders (CND) lecture series that Dr.Robert Melillo has created. Dr. Crawford’s role revolves around laser use in the CND lecture series. He is also co-founder and lectures for Brain Chat Lectures LLC. Dr. Crawford has been asked to speak at the International Association of Functional Neurology and Rehab, Life University, and Parker University. Recently, Brandon has launched his own seminar series for the general public called Balanced. This seriesfocuses on the use of functional neurology, laser therapy, and holistic healing strategies to maintain health and wellness.Brandon’s own life has been positively affected by the application of functional neurology and laser therapy. Both himself and his son have suffered from Tourette’s and it was the application of these strategies that brought relief. Brandon is married and has two sons. His interests include various sports, the outdoors, traveling, teaching and helping his patients optimize their health.Shownotes & transcript: https://www.mychildwillthrive.com/photobiomodulation-the-secret-weapon-to-speed-healing-and-recovery-at-a-cellular-level

For more than two decades, Trent McEntire has been helping people gain back their mobility – a story he knows well. Born with a mild form of Cerebral Palsy, Trent experienced pain and stiffness every day from the time he was a child. The methods Trent discovered to repair his own body also became the foundation for what would be his life’s work.Trent attended Western Michigan University where he received a BFA in Dance, requiring in-depth Movement Science and Training including Feldenkrais, Laban Movement Analysis, Bartenieff Fundamentals, Kinesiology and Anatomy. Trent was awarded the Presidential Scholar while attending Western Michigan University and in 2015-16 was named Distinguished Alumni for his innovations.Upon graduation, Trent pursued a career as a professional dancer where he performed on stages throughout the country and abroad. Throughout his professional dance career, Trent continued to leverage his methods to repair his own movement limitations and also helping other professionals to overcome their injuries. Helping others is what eventually led Trent to opening his own studio where he focused on teaching movement therapy and rehabilitation.For more than 20 years, Trent’s transformational methods and tools have changed thousands of lives for movement professionals and clients -- children who struggle with focus; seniors who have lost their balance and mobility, individuals experiencing neurological conditions; and athletes who have suffered concussions and injuries. Trent’s transformational methods and tools are now used across the globe.Today, Trent’s mission is to deliver his methods and tools out to everyone who needs help with moving past physical and brain-related limitations. The Fire Up Your Brain program was created by Trent as a fun, engaging, and affordable way to support this mission. In addition to his professional teaching, Trent spends his time problem solving and educating the world through his AskTrent Live programming, building a network of BrainSpeed Coaches, and facilitating speaking engagements to further educate the public on enhancing brain performance.Link to shownotes and transcript: https://www.mychildwillthrive.com/the-power-of-fun-sensory-training/

Shawn Tassone MD, Ph.D., known as America's Holistic Gynecologist, is the first physician in the United States to be double board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and by the American Board of Integrative Medicine. He holds a medical degree in addition to a Ph.D. in mind-body medicine. He’s a practicing OBGYN in Austin, Tx, hormone specialist, author, speaker, highly rated patient advocate, and creator of the world’s first integrative hormonal mapping system.In his 20+ years of practice, Dr. Tassone has seen over 40,000 women and he is determined to remove the myths surrounding women's health. As an integrative health practitioner, he believes that you should have an active role in your care. His work includes studies and publications on hormonal imbalances, spirituality in medical care, whole foods to heal the human body, and integrative medicine.Dr. Tassone is featured in many publications including The New York Times, NBCNews Online, Stanford MedX, and his book, The Hormone Balance Bible, published by HarperCollins, is available for pre-order now!Shownotes and transcript: https://www.mychildwillthrive.com/the-real-truth-about-hormones/

Tara Hunkin, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Certified GAPS Practitioner, Restorative Wellness Practitioner, mother and founder of My Child Will Thrive (website and podcast) author and host of the Autism, ADHD and Sensory Processing Disorder 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 16-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.Link to shownotes (includes a transcript!) https://www.mychildwillthrive.com/how-retained-primitive-reflexes-impact-your-childs-brain-development

Dr. Ryan Cedermark graduated Magna Cum Laude from Life University in 2011. While in school, Dr. Cedermark enrolled in postgraduate neurology courses, earning his Diplomate in Neurology from the American Chiropractic Neurology Board in 2013. Passionate about a multidisciplinary approach to healthcare, Dr. Cedermark graduated Magna Cum Laude with his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Duke University and completed a Family Nurse Practitioner program at Georgia State University in 2018. Dr. Cedermark currently serves as adjunct faculty at National University teaching in the Master's Program. Dr. Cedermark is also a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner and serves on the board of the International Association of Functional Neurology and Rehabilitation (IAFNR) as well as the Medical Advisory Board for SNA Biotech. Dr. Cedermark currently works full-time at Regional Medical Group in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Cedermark’s multidisciplinary educational background creates a unique approach in today’s healthcare environmentShownotes and transcript here: https://www.mychildwillthrive.com/simple-neurological-exercises-to-create-a-balanced-brain

Dr. Mansoor is the President and CSO of The DNA Company, a leading and innovative provider of comprehensive Functional Genomics testing, consulting, and personalized health solutions. Dr. Mansoor is widely regarded as a pioneer in medical genomics and has been the recipient of multiple academic and industry awards. He is the holder of several patents in the general fields of molecular diagnostics and genomics research and is one of the most sought-after national and international conference speakers in the genre of personalized medicine.Dr. Mansoor maintains an active clinical practice as a genomics consultant to some of the leading executive health clinics in Canada and abroad. Dr. Mohammed has served on the Canadian Board of Autistic Research and is a consultant to the world-renowned Toronto Center of Applied Genomics. He is also the Genomicist-in Residence for the Autism Hope Alliance.See the full blog post and transcription here: www.mychildwillthrive.com/vitamin-d-how-genetics-impact-deficiencie

Beth O’Hara is a Functional Naturopath, specializing in complex chronic health conditions related to Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and Histamine Intolerance, including Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADD/ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorders, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue, Mold Toxicity, and Chemical Sensitivities. She is the founder and owner of Mast Cell 360, a Functional Naturopathy Practice designed to look at all factors surrounding health conditions – genetic, epigenetic biochemical, physiological, environmental, and emotional.She designed Mast Cell 360 to be the kind of practice she wished had existed when she was severely ill with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, Histamine Intolerance, Neural Inflammation, Lyme, Mold Toxicity, Fibromyalgia, and Chronic Fatigue. After seeing over 50 practitioners and still not finding answers to the root causes of her own health conditions, she realized she would have to figure it out herself. She went on to become a Functional Naturopath, and then developed her Mast Cell 360 Root Cause Approach. Today, she has made a remarkable recovery, regaining her health and her life. Her mission today is to be a guiding light for others with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, Histamine Intolerance and these related conditions in their healing journeys.Through her Mast Cell 360 Root Cause process, she discovers the unique root factors affecting each of her clients’ health issues, building personalized, effective roadmaps for healing. She holds a doctorate in Functional Naturopathy, a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Bachelor's degree in Physiological Psychology, She is certified in Functional Genomic Analysis and is a Research Adviser for the Nutrigenetic Research Institute. She presents at Functional Medicine Conferences on Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and Histamine Intolerance as well as the use of genetics and biochemistry in addressing chronic health conditions.See the full blog post and transcription here: www.mychildwillthrive.com/are-mast-cells-the-missing-piece

Robin Ray Green is the CEO and founder of the Center for Acupuncture Pediatrics and one of the world's leading experts in pediatric acupuncture. She provides the tools and training for acupuncturists and licensed health professionals to be successful in helping kids in the treatment room and in their businesses. She’s also one of the co-founders of the AcuPatching™ movement, which uses photobiomodulation on acupuncture points to balance the meridians and the autonomic nervous system. She is the author of Heal Your Child from the Inside Out: The 5-Element Way to Nurturing Healthy, Happy Kids. She loves hanging out with her boys, her dogs, hiking, sauna time, and all things magic, especially Harry Potter!Link to the blog post: www.mychildwillthrive.com/how-to-use-traditional-chinese-medicine-to-help-your-child-with-adhd-anxiety-and-autism

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge is a mental health trailblazer, founder of The Global Institute of Children’s Mental Health, and media expert who is, “Changing the way we view and treat children’s mental health.” Her work has helped thousands reverse the most challenging conditions: ADHD, anxiety, mood, Lyme, and PANS/PANDAS using PROVEN holistic therapies. She is often featured on dozens of media outlets including Fox, CBS, NBC, FORBES, PARENTS, and New York Times.Link to the blog post: https://www.mychildwillthrive.com/impact-of-the-pandemic/