In this episode, Dr. Tony Ebel takes a deep dive into childhood behavior, challenging the outdated chemical imbalance theory and revealing the neurological root causes behind tantrums, meltdowns, and ADHD-like behaviors. He introduces the “Perfect Storm”—key factors that can trap a child’s nervous system in fight-or-flight—and explains how dysautonomia, proprioception, and brainstem dysfunction drive what looks like misbehavior. Most importantly, Dr. Tony reassures parents that these struggles aren’t bad parenting or genetic bad luck, but nervous system imbalances that can be identified and addressed through drug-free, neurologically focused care.

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Links & Resources:

Listen to our episode on the lasting effects of birth trauma
Explore our free ADHD resources and articles
Learn more about the INSiGHT scans (and how to get them) here.

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Key Moments:

01:00 The Reality of Behavior Issues: Why They're So Exhausting

06:00 The Perfect Storm Element #1: High-Stress Pregnancy

07:00 The Perfect Storm Element #2: Birth Trauma & Intervention

10:00 The Perfect Storm Element #3: Early Medication Exposure

13:00 Understanding Proprioception: The Movement-Based Solution

17:00 They Don't Grow Out of It—They Grow Into Tantrums

19:00 Parents Know Best: Trusting Your Instincts Over Testing

21:00 Neurological Insight Scans: We Don't Guess, We Test

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In this episode, Dr. Tony Ebel reframes common behavioral challenges seen in children with ADHD, sensory processing issues, and autism as signs of nervous system dysregulation, not misbehavior. He explains how proprioception, subluxation, and the body-to-brain connection drive constant movement, fidgeting, and stimming, and why traditional behavior strategies and medications often miss the root cause. Dr. Tony shares practical, drug-free solutions including Neurologically-Focused Chiropractic Care, purposeful movement, and family-centered healing to help kids regulate, focus, and thrive.

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Links & Resources:

Recommended podcast episode: You Can’t Work on the Brain Until You Work on the Body  [Apple/Spotify]

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Key Moments:

(04:00) The Misdiagnosis Problem: It’s Not Behavior, It’s Neurology
(09:00) Reframing the Issue: It’s Not a Brain Issue, It’s a Body Issue
(13:00) Understanding Proprioception: The Missing Piece
(21:00) Subluxation Explained: When Body–Brain Communication Gets Distorted
(27:00) Why Your Child Feels Unsafe in Their Own Body
(33:00) The Truth About Stimming: Calming an Overwhelmed Nervous System
(37:00) Why Behavioral Strategies and Medications Fall Short
(42:00) The Solution: It’s About Sequencing, Not Either/Or
(45:00) Practical Strategies: Chiropractic Care and Purposeful Movement
(50:00) The Hidden Cheat Code: Healing Together as a Family

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In this episode, Dr. Tony Ebel addresses a question that deeply concerns seizure parents: why seizures often increase during developmental leaps. Drawing from both clinical experience and his personal journey as a father, he explains how these temporary upticks can be part of neurological growth and healing, not necessarily regression. Dr. Tony breaks down the neuroscience behind neuroplasticity, increased metabolic demand, and why the nervous system can look more unstable before reorganizing more effectively. He also shares clear guidance on how to support your child during these phases, how to tell the difference between healing progress and true setbacks, and when additional medical support is needed.

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Links & Resources

Listen to the deep dive seizures episode here.

Get access to our free guide to improve your child's sleep here.

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Key Topics Covered:

3:00 Dr. Tony’s personal story and his son’s seizure journey
6:00 Reframing the challenge and when an uptick may signal healing
11:00 The neuroscience of neuroplasticity and temporary instability
14:00 Why vulnerable nervous systems struggle more during developmental leaps
17:00 Three key signs to distinguish healing progression from true regression
22:00 How parents can support their child through regulation, sleep, and metabolic needs
26:00 Metabolic demand and the immune system connection
30:00 The vagus nerve’s role in neurological stability
32:00 Understanding regression as part of progression in healing
36:00 Practical recap and warning signs that require medical review
40:00 Closing encouragement and how to submit future questions

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In this episode, Dr. Tony Ebel takes a deep dive into ADHD, discussing the root causes, neuroscience, and drug-free solutions for kids struggling with ADHD. He shares his personal experience with ADHD and how he has helped thousands of patients overcome their challenges without medication. Dr. Ebel emphasizes the importance of addressing the foundational root cause of ADHD, which he believes is a neurological imbalance rather than a chemical imbalance or purely genetic disorder.

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Links & Resources

More Free Resources on ADHD:

ADHD Test

Understanding The Difference Between ADD & ADHD

Understanding ADHD Mood Swings

Overcoming ADHD Burnout

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Key Topics Covered:

00:03:07 - Changing perspective on ADHD as a deficit or disorder

00:05:55 - ADHD can be a superpower when properly harnessed

00:09:26 - The "drugs first to drugs last" shift in treating ADHD

00:14:52 - ADHD is not purely genetic; environmental factors play a significant role

00:18:15 - The perfect storm: stress, toxicity, and altered milestones leading to ADHD

00:26:28 - Chemical imbalance theory is accurate but incomplete

00:37:35 - Side effects of ADHD medications and the rebound effect

00:41:23 - Subluxation, sympathetic dominance, and vagus nerve dysfunction as root causes

00:56:29 - ADHD and its correlation with sleep, digestive, and immune disorders

01:03:26 - The Inside Scans: technology to measure nervous system dysfunction

01:13:39 - Action steps for parents: learn more and find a PX doc for drug-free care

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In this episode, Dr. Tony Ebel tackles the #1 reason parents visit the pediatrician: ear infections. Drawing from 18 years of clinical experience (and four kids who've never had a single ear infection), he reveals why the conventional approach misses the mark and what really causes recurrent infections.

The answer isn't horizontal eustachian tubes or proximity to sick kids—it's neurological dysfunction from birth trauma and subluxation that affects drainage, movement, and immune function. Dr. Tony shifts the conversation from "how do I treat this?" to "why does this keep happening?" and provides a clear roadmap combining Neurologically-Focused Chiropractic Care, movement, and nutrition to break the cycle of recurrent infections and build lasting resilience.

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Links & Resources

Explore our free article on the root causes of ear infections and how to support lasting healing.

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Key Topics & Timestamps

(00:03:00)  Proactive Prevention vs. Reactive Approach

(00:04:00)  The Truth About "Flu Season" Marketing

(00:08:00)  Why Pediatricians Won't Tell You This

(00:12:00)  Debunking the Horizontal Eustachian Tube Myth

(00:13:00)  Movement is Life: The Real Reason for Winter Infections

(00:18:00)  When Clean Living Still Isn't Enough

(00:19:00) The ENT Cycle: Why Tubes & Tonsillectomy Don't Fix the Problem

(00:22:00)  The Missing Link: Muscles Follow Nerves

(00:23:00)  Birth Trauma & The Perfect Storm

(00:25:00)  Sympathetic Dominance: The Double Trouble Problem

(00:30:00)  The Neurological Solution: What Adjustments Actually Do

(00:33:00)  The Complete Action Plan: Adjustments, Movement & Nutrition

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Dr. Tony Ebel sits down with Shandy Watters, integrative speech-language pathologist and functional nutrition practitioner, to unpack the root causes of complex picky eating in kids with neurodevelopmental challenges. Moving beyond typical feeding advice, Shandy shares her five-domain framework and explains how nervous system regulation plays a central role in feeding struggles.

Parents will learn practical, real-life strategies to reduce mealtime stress, including environmental setup, co-regulation, movement before meals, and supportive positioning. Shandy also highlights hidden food triggers and shares powerful success stories that offer both clarity and hope for families navigating complex picky eating.

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Links & Resources:

Learn more about Shandy's work and access free resources to support your child at speakingofhealthandwellness.com

Grab Shandy’s free guide The Dos and Don’ts for Parents of Complex Picky Eaters: https://www.speakingofhealthandwellness.com/freebies

Follow Shandy on Instagram: @speakingofhealthandwellness

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Key Timestamps:

(00:00) What Is Complex Picky Eating? Typical vs. complex feeding challenges
(09:00) The Nervous System Connection Why regulation matters for feeding
(16:00) The Five-Domain Paradigm Shandy’s framework for complex picky eating
(28:00) Beyond Gluten and Dairy Hidden inflammatory food triggers
(37:00) Mealtime Setup What actually supports success
(43:00) The 90-90-90 Rule Proper positioning for feeding and digestion
(47:00) Beyond Obedience Redefining the goal of feeding support
(52:00) ARFID and Missed Diagnoses Overlooked PANS and PANDAS connections
(55:00) Autism and Feeding Challenges Rethinking the root cause
(58:00) Success Story From Goldfish to Salmon
(01:05) Resources How to work with Shandy

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In this episode, Dr. Tony Ebel exposes a commonly missed barrier to neurological healing in children: mold toxicity. He explains how mold acts as a neurotoxin that can stall progress, even when families are doing everything “right” with chiropractic care, nutrition, and lifestyle support. Dr. Tony shows how mold-related stress appears on INSiGHT scans and shares a real-life case where uncovering hidden mold led to major healing breakthroughs. This is a must-listen for parents whose child isn’t improving as expected and want to uncover hidden interference in the nervous system.

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Links & Resources

Free Resource: The 3 Hidden Roadblocks Slowing Your Child's Neurological Healing

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Key Topics & Timestamps

(00:03:00) - When Scans Won't Improve: Red Flags for Mold Toxicity

(00:05:00) - Reframing Mold as a Neurological Stressor

(00:09:00) - Breaking Down the INSiGHT Scans: What They Reveal

(00:14:00) - How Mold Shows Up on Thermal, EMG & HRV Scans

(00:21:00) - Real Case Study: The Hidden Washer Leak Discovery

(00:26:00) - Checklist: Signs Your Child May Have Mold Toxicity

(00:28:00) - The Good News: Healing After Mold Remediation

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In this powerful episode, Dr. Tony Ebel reveals why millions of children are stuck in a chronic cycle of ear infections, sickness, and antibiotics—and how it all traces back to one hidden system that conventional medicine completely ignores: the nervous system.

Dr. Tony breaks down the Neuro-Endocrine-Immune (NEI) Super System and explains how birth trauma and early interventions create nervous system dysfunction that keeps kids constantly sick. Through compelling research and patient success stories, he demonstrates why antibiotics and medications fail to address the root cause—and how Neurologically-Focused Chiropractic Care can finally help children heal naturally and permanently.

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Links & Resources

Read more about the NEI Supersystem HERE

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Key Topics & Timestamps

[00:02:00]  Shocking Statistics: 90% of kids get ear infections by age three—but thousands in Dr. Tony's practice never have

[00:08:00] Graham's Story: From 50+ rounds of antibiotics and three ear tube surgeries to complete healing

[00:15:00] Sympathetic Dominance: Why stressed nervous systems create suppressed immune function

[00:19:00]  The Vagus Nerve: The immune system's "off switch" and why it's the key to everything

[00:27:00] Birth Trauma's Hidden Impact: How interventions damage the nervous system and create chronic illness

[00:36:00] Dr. Tony's Four Kids: Real-life proof—zero ear infections, zero antibiotics, ever

[00:38:00] Finding Real Help: How neurological insight scans pinpoint the root cause

[00:43:00] Take Action: How to find a neurologically-focused chiropractor and help your child heal

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In this powerful episode, Dr. Tony Ebel shares the heartbreaking story of his son Oliver's traumatic birth and first seizures, and how it led him to discover the root cause of childhood seizures. Dr. Tony explains the different types of seizures and how subluxation in the brainstem and neck disrupts the nervous system. He shares breakthrough research showing 87% of kids with seizures have severe upper cervical subluxation, and 78% see significant improvement with Neurologically Focused Chiropractic Care. This episode offers hope and a drug-free path forward for families dealing with seizures.

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Links & Resources

Explore our free articles on seizures and the nervous system here.

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Key Topics & Timestamps

(00:03:00) - Absence seizures: the commonly missed diagnosis

(00:06:00) - The most common trigger of seizures the world doesn't know about

(00:08:00) - The brainstem is the boss: the circuit breaker of the nervous system

(00:11:00) - Oliver's story: traumatic birth and first seizure

(00:17:00) - Discovery: birth trauma is the #1 cause of childhood seizures

(00:19:00) - Six weeks to seizure-free: Oliver's healing journey

(00:22:00) - Network research: 87% of kids with seizures have subluxation

(00:28:00) - Sympathetic dominance: stuck in fight-or-flight mode

(00:31:00) - The three scans that measure nervous system dysfunction

(00:36:00) - "I'm not anti-medication, I'm pro-nervous system"

(00:39:00) - Your child can heal: the message of hope

(00:42:00) - Oliver today: 14 years old, seizure-free, thriving

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After 1,000 podcast episodes and over a decade of research, Katie Wells shares her most important discovery: true healing isn't about doing more—it's about simplifying. In this conversation with Dr. Tony Ebel, Katie reveals how she healed from Hashimoto's not through pages of supplements and restrictive protocols, but by prioritizing nervous system health, light exposure, and trusting her body's innate ability to heal. Together, they discuss why the body's electromagnetic nature matters, how stress and complexity prevent healing, and practical (mostly free) strategies for building resilience and adaptability in your family's health journey.

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Links & Resources 

Access of all Katie's incredible resources here: wellnessmama.com

Listen to the Wellness Mama Podcast on Apple or your favorite platform!

Follow Katie on instagram: @wellnessmama

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Key Topics & Timestamps

(00:03:00) - Katie's 1,000th episode milestone and what truly matters after years of research

(00:08:00) - Three core principles: body's ability to heal, supplement minimalism, aligning with nature

(00:16:00) - The three T's: traumas, toxins, and thoughts—especially the power of inner voice

(00:22:00) - Subluxation explained: "a condition less than light" and chiropractic philosophy

(00:28:00) - Katie's healing protocol: dropping supplements, no exercise, prioritizing nervous system

(00:33:00) - Clinical insight: giving parents permission to stop everything and let healing begin

(00:38:00) - Light first: why Katie talks about light before food, supplements, or sleep

(00:39:00) - The power of sunrise, sunset, and midday sun exposure

(00:42:00) - Electrolytes and minerals: supporting the body's electrical communication

(00:49:00) - Movement vs. exercise: gentle movement during healing, not high-intensity workouts

(00:53:00) - If you burn easily, you're neuro-inflamed—sun isn't the problem, internal state is

(00:59:00) - The banana story: nervous system associations and sensory spillover effect

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