What if raising healthier kids started with a few simple changes at breakfast, snack time, and the grocery store?

Macy Hamilton is a nutritional therapy practitioner and mom of two who is passionate about helping families simplify nutrition in a practical, sustainable way. In this conversation, she shares how her own upbringing and her family’s shift toward a more holistic lifestyle shaped her work and gave her a heart for guiding parents who feel overwhelmed by all the conflicting nutrition advice out there.

Together, Macy and Cathy talk about how to build healthier habits without fear, guilt, or perfectionism. From protein-focused breakfasts and school lunch ideas to picky eaters, sugar, dyes, and the value of whole foods, this episode offers parents a grounded and encouraging approach to nourishing their families one step at a time.

This conversation covers:

•  Why simple nutrition changes can have a lasting impact on family health 
•  How Macy’s family story shaped her passion for nutritional therapy 
•  Why protein and fiber matter so much for kids’ energy, mood, and hunger 
•  Easy breakfast, snack, and school lunch ideas for busy families 
•  How to approach picky eaters without making separate meals 
•  A practical way to think about sugar, blood sugar balance, and moderation 
•  What parents should know about dyes, additives, and reading food labels 
•  How to take “baby steps” toward healthier eating without feeling overwhelmed 

If you are a parent, caregiver, or health-conscious family looking for a more peaceful and practical way to approach nutrition, this episode will encourage you to start simple and stay consistent. Small choices made with intention can help build a healthier home over time.

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What happens when a mother’s personal experience leads her into one of the most controversial legal and public health battles of our time?

In this episode, Cathy Meehan sits down with Mary Holland, attorney, author, and longtime leader at Children’s Health Defense, to talk about the path that brought her into health freedom advocacy. Mary shares how her son’s health challenges changed the course of her life and eventually led her into legal work focused on informed consent, medical choice, and the rights of parents and patients.

Together, Cathy and Mary discuss the growing role of the courts in public health debates, concerns about pediatric vaccine policy, and why so many families are asking harder questions about chronic illness, transparency, and medical ethics. The conversation also explores Mary’s books, current legal efforts involving federal health agencies, and why she believes education, courage, and truth-telling matter more than ever for families today.

This conversation covers:

• Mary Holland’s personal story and what led her into this work
• Informed consent and why it remains central to medical ethics
• The legal fight over vaccine policy and federal health agencies
• Concerns surrounding the American Academy of Pediatrics
• How parents are navigating chronic illness, developmental issues, and trust in medicine
• The role of censorship, media, and independent platforms in health education
• Mary’s work with Children’s Health Defense and the resources they provide
• Why families are seeking more transparency, accountability, and choice

If you are a parent, caregiver, or faith-minded listener trying to navigate complicated health decisions, this conversation offers insight into one advocate’s perspective on truth, conscience, and the responsibility to protect children. Listen in and share it with someone who is asking deeper questions about children’s health and medical freedom.

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What does it look like to support your body naturally when sickness hits—without panic, and with wisdom?

In this episode, Cathy Meehan sits down with Meg Sutton, natural health consultant, to talk about building a strong, resilient immune system in a world full of toxins, stress, and nutrient-depleted foods. Meg shares how her passion for natural wellness, nutrition, and practical home support has shaped the way she helps families think about illness, prevention, and recovery.

Together, Cathy and Meg explore what it means to work with the body instead of against it. From whole foods and foundational supplements to hydration, rest, and at-home tools for tracking symptoms, this conversation also introduces the Adult Natural Health Guide and the Meehan MD Wellness Program—resources designed to help families know when to care for common illnesses at home and when it is time to call the doctor.

This conversation covers:

• How to think about sickness as a sign the body is working, not failing
• Why nutrition is the foundation of immune support
• Common toxins in food, products, and everyday life
• The role of vitamin D, magnesium, vitamin K, and sulforaphane
• What to do early when you start feeling sick
• Why cutting sugar, dairy, and processed foods can help during illness
• Gentle recovery foods like congee, homemade chicken soup, and bone broth
• How the Adult Natural Health Guide and wellness tools can help families at home

If you are a parent, caregiver, or health-conscious family looking for practical, faith-friendly guidance, this episode offers a grounded starting point. Listen in for simple ways to support wellness at home with greater confidence and clarity.

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Where should you work out if you want to get healthier and actually stay consistent?

In this episode, Cathy Meehan sits down with Eric Barber, founder of Barberic Training and Cathy’s personal trainer, to talk through one of the most practical questions in fitness: where should you work out? Drawing on decades of experience in personal training, commercial gyms, micro gyms, and home gym setups, Eric shares what he has learned from helping people at many different stages of their health journey.

Together, Cathy and Eric explore the real-life pros and cons of commercial gyms, boutique fitness studios, and home gyms, with a focus on safety, accountability, affordability, and long-term consistency. This conversation is especially helpful for anyone who feels overwhelmed by the options, unsure where to begin, or ready to build a healthier lifestyle with wisdom and intention.

This conversation covers:

• How to choose between a commercial gym, micro gym, or home gym
• The pros and cons of crowded gyms, amenities, and gym culture
• Why coaching quality matters in fitness studios and class-based training
• How accountability and community can help you stay consistent
• What makes a home gym practical or wasteful depending on your goals
• Basic home gym equipment to start with on a realistic budget
• How cardio variety, walking, pools, and trail running fit into a healthy routine
• Why the best workout plan is often the one you can keep doing

If you are trying to get healthier, build a sustainable routine, or make wise choices for yourself and your family, this episode offers clear and grounded guidance. It is a helpful listen for health-conscious families, beginners, and anyone ready to take the next faithful step toward better health.

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What if your child’s anxiety, anger, or withdrawal is really a signal that they need connection, not correction?

Ashley Pena, LPC-C is a counselor who works with children and families, and in this conversation she shares what drew her into the mental health field after seeing the powerful impact that empathy and support can have on a child and parent navigating autism. Her heart for helping kids communicate what they are feeling—and helping families build stronger, healthier connection—is at the center of this episode.

In this episode, Ashley and Cathy talk about what parents and caregivers should be watching for when it comes to children’s emotional health, why anxiety is often misunderstood, and how therapy can be a positive, practical support for both kids and families. They also explore attachment styles, play therapy, art therapy, social media’s effect on children, and why consistency, curiosity, and open communication matter so much at home.

This conversation covers:

• Why more children seem to be struggling with anxiety and emotional overwhelm
• How social media and modern family dynamics may be affecting kids
• Why anxiety is not always a negative thing
• How play therapy and art therapy help younger children express emotions
• What attachment styles can look like in children and later in adulthood
• How parents can recognize changes in behavior that may signal a deeper issue
• Why “connection over correction” can help children feel safe enough to open up
• How therapy can support not just the child, but the whole family

If you are a parent, caregiver, or someone walking closely with a child who may be struggling, this conversation offers practical encouragement and hopeful insight. Share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that seeking help is not a weakness—it can be a wise and healing next step.

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What if the “woo-woo” remedy some families dismiss is actually the starting point that helps them ask better questions about their child’s health?

In Episode 51, Cathy Meehan sits down with Erin Paige of Heartwing Healing to talk about homeopathy, why it continues to spark so much curiosity and pushback, and why more families are looking beyond the conventional “pill for every ill” model. Erin shares how her path into this work began through a deeply personal crisis involving her son’s severe neuroimmune symptoms, her own Lyme disease diagnosis, and a desperate search for answers when traditional routes were not enough.

Together, Cathy and Erin explore how Erin thinks about homeopathy as a symptom-based practice, why she often works with children dealing with complex chronic and neuroimmune challenges, and how parents can begin learning about remedies, home kits, and remote consultation options. The conversation also touches on PANS and PANDAS, anxiety and OCD presentations in children, and Erin’s encouragement for parents to grow in confidence, trust their intuition, and pursue education as they care for their families.

This conversation covers:

- Erin Paige’s personal journey into homeopathy through her son’s severe PANS symptoms and her family’s search for answers

- What homeopathy is, including the “like cures like” principle and how Erin describes it as a symptom-based approach

- Why more people are turning toward homeopathy and natural healing modalities

- Why Erin sees homeopathy as a first-line intervention families may consider before more invasive or complicated options

- The rise of neuroimmune and neuropsychiatric issues in children, including PANS, PANDAS, anxiety, OCD, and related symptom patterns

- How infections, mold, and environmental triggers are discussed in relation to children’s symptom pictures

- How Erin works with families remotely through Zoom consultations, courses, and education for parents

- Practical homeopathy basics for families, including remedy kits, Arnica for bumps and bruises, and chamomile for colic and teething

If you’re a parent, caregiver, or health-conscious family looking to better understand integrative approaches and ask deeper questions about your child’s symptoms, this episode offers a thoughtful place to start. Listen in for a warm, wide-ranging conversation about education, discernment, and caring for your family with greater confidence.

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What does it really look like to start training wisely, avoid injury, and build a fitness routine that lasts?

In this episode, Cathy Meehan sits down with Eric Barber of Barberic Training to talk about the real differences between beginner, intermediate, advanced, and even elite training. Eric shares how decades in the fitness world shaped his practical, no-nonsense approach to helping people train in a way that is sustainable, effective, and realistic for the season of life they are in.

Together, they discuss why so many adults fail when they jump back into exercise too aggressively, how consistency matters more than intensity in the beginning, and why strength, recovery, nutrition, and mindset all play a role in long-term health. The conversation also turns to kids and sports, with thoughtful insight on how parents can encourage athletic development without pushing children into burnout, pressure, or injury.

This conversation covers:

• The difference between beginner, intermediate, advanced, and elite training
• Why adults returning to the gym should often start at a beginner level again
• How consistency helps prevent soreness, burnout, and loss of motivation
• The importance of training all major muscle groups, including lower back and core
• How nutrition and recovery affect strength, energy, and progress
• Common mistakes people make when they train too hard too fast
• How kids should approach sports, fitness, and competition at different ages
• Why parents should prioritize fun, character, and long-term health over pressure and performance

Whether you are starting over, supporting your family’s health, or helping your kids build a strong foundation, this conversation offers grounded encouragement and practical wisdom. If you want a healthier, more sustainable approach to fitness, this episode is a great place to begin.

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Do you know what's actually in your supplements — or whether your body can even use them?

In this episode, Cathy Meehan sits down with Meg Sutton, natural health consultant at MeehanMD and author of the Mindset Kids Natural Health Guide, to break down one of the most overwhelming topics in health: the supplement industry. With decades of personal experience and formal certification in naturopathy, Meg helps patients cut through the marketing noise and find supplements that actually support the body the way God designed it to heal.

From synthetic vs. natural forms of common vitamins, to the surprising ingredients hiding in energy drinks, to the supplements she personally takes every day — Meg brings clarity, depth, and practical guidance to a topic that affects nearly every family.

This conversation covers:

• How to identify synthetic supplement forms and why they may do more harm than good
• The difference between folic acid vs. folate and cyanocobalamin vs. methylcobalamin
• Why organ complex (bovine organs) may be nature's best multivitamin
• The critical connection between Vitamin D, Vitamin K, and magnesium
• What sulforaphane is and why it appears on nearly every genomics report
• How to build a natural wellness cabinet at home
• The philosophy behind natural healing vs. conventional medicine

Meg also shares how she teaches natural health to high school students, what inspired the Mindset Kids Natural Health Guide, and what's coming in the brand-new MeehanMD Natural Health Guide for Adults.

If you are a parent, caregiver, or anyone trying to make smarter choices about supplements and natural health, this episode offers practical knowledge, trustworthy guidance, and a refreshing return to the basics.

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In Part 3 of this 3-part reflex series, Cathy Meehan and Dr. Laura Hanson explore postural reflexes—how the body learns to work with gravity, build balance and coordination, and support healthy brain development through movement.

Dr. Hanson explains how postural reflexes begin at birth and continue developing as babies lift their heads, crawl, cruise, bounce, and eventually walk. This episode also connects posture, flexibility, vestibular function, chronic stress patterns, and asymmetry to neurological health and overall development.

What you’ll learn:

• What postural reflexes are and why they’re often called part of the body’s anti-gravity system
• How babies develop posture, balance, and coordination through movement
• Why crawling, cruising, bouncing, and floor time matter for brain and body development
• How asymmetry, weak core and glute function, and shortened muscles can affect the nervous system
• What the vestibular system does and why it matters for motion, balance, and regulation
• How chronic stress patterns and muscles like the psoas can influence posture and brain function
• Why movement is essential for development, learning, and long-term health

This episode wraps up the full reflex series:

Part 1: Withdrawal reflexes
Part 2: Primitive reflexes
Part 3: Postural reflexes

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Disclaimer
This episode is for education and general information only and is not medical advice. If you have concerns about your child’s development or symptoms, consult a qualified healthcare professional.

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Primitive reflexes shape early brain development — and when they don’t integrate as expected, they can show up later as anxiety, sensory overwhelm, learning struggles, attention issues, coordination challenges, toe-walking, and balance problems. In Part 2 of this 3-part reflex series, Cathy Meehan sits down with Dr. Laura Hanson to unpack the “why” behind retained primitive reflexes and what parents can watch for as kids grow.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
What primitive reflexes are and how they support early development (birth, feeding, bonding, movement)
The “big three” primitive reflexes Dr. Hanson highlights: Moro reflex, ATNR (Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex), and TLR (Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex)
Common “red flags” parents may notice: atypical crawling patterns, midline issues, handwriting/vision strain, toe-walking, fear of balance/movement
How arousal/stress response and attention patterns are discussed through the lens of the Moro reflex
Why developmental milestones matter — and where Dr. Hanson points parents for tracking them

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