by Dana Kay
Here is a place where you will learn how to address your child's ADHD symptoms naturally so you can stop walking on eggshells & bring back peace & calm to your home. Hosted Dana Kay, board certified health & nutrition practitioner, author of the best selling book Thriving with ADHD, leading ADHD expert but most importantly a mom with a child with ADHD who gets it. As a mother of a child with ADHD, she knows firsthand the struggles that come with parenting a neurodiverse child & the freedom that is possible once parents learn to reduce ADHD symptoms. Dana has been featured in Forbes, on Fox & CBS, & various other online media. She has also been a guest at multiple parenting & ADHD summits & podcasts. Her goal with the Soaring child is to give hope & answers to parents of children with ADHD who are looking for alternative (natural) and effective means of helping them learn to thrive at home, at school, and in life. Because children with ADHD deserve to soar, just like every other child.
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April 17, 2025
ADHD health practitioner Dana Kay discusses the benefits of Zembrin, a natural supplement for managing ADHD symptoms, in this episode of Soaring Child.
April 3, 2025
<p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Have you ever wondered why your child struggles with meltdowns, impulsivity, anxiety, or digestion issues? The answer might not be behavioral—but neurological. In this episode of The Soaring Child Podcast, host Dana Kay welcomes Dr. Tony Ebel, a pediatric wellness chiropractor, to explore the vagus nerve—the "unsung hero" of the nervous system. They discuss how vagus nerve dysfunction affects kids with ADHD and why gut issues, sensory sensitivities, and emotional regulation challenges may all trace back to this critical nerve.</span></p> <p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Dr. Tony shares groundbreaking insights from his Perfect Storm Clinic, explaining how birth trauma, chronic stress, and inflammation impact the vagus nerve and what parents can do to help their child regulate their nervous system naturally. From chiropractic adjustments to simple at-home strategies, this episode is packed with practical, science-backed solutions to support your child's brain, body, and emotional well-being.</span></p> <h3 dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Links Mentioned in the Show: </span></h3> <p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Symptom Reduction Tool - <a href= "http://adhdthriveinstitute.com/tool">http://adhdthriveinstitute.com/tool</a> </span></p> <h2 dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Key Takeaways:</span></h2> <p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>[2:50]</strong> Understanding the Vagus Nerve: The "Unsung Hero" of the Nervous System</span></p> <p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>[8:12]</strong> How Vagus Nerve Dysfunction Affects Kids with ADHD</span></p> <p dir="ltr"><span style= "font-size: 10pt;"><strong>[13:20]</strong> The Link Between Gut Health, Sensory Processing & ADHD</span></p> <p dir="ltr"><span style= "font-size: 10pt;"><strong>[14:06]</strong> Signs Your Child May Have Vagus Nerve Imbalance</span></p> <p dir="ltr"><span style= "font-size: 10pt;"><strong>[14:11]</strong> How Birth Trauma & Stress Impact the Vagus Nerve</span></p> <p dir="ltr"><span style= "font-size: 10pt;"><strong>[19:48]</strong> At-Home Strategies to Support Vagus Nerve Function</span></p> <p dir="ltr"><span style= "font-size: 10pt;"><strong>[23:34]</strong> The Role of Chiropractic Adjustments in Healing the Nervous System</span></p> <p dir="ltr"><span style= "font-size: 10pt;"><strong>[26:17]</strong> How to Find the Right Chiropractor for Your Child</span></p> <p dir="ltr"><span style= "font-size: 10pt;"><strong>[34:14]</strong> Next Steps for Parents</span></p> <h2 dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Memorable Moments:</span></h2> <p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">"What if your child's meltdowns aren’t about behavior—but about how their brain and body are communicating behind the scenes?"</span></p> <p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">"The vagus nerve is the ‘unsung hero’ of the nervous system—it regulates emotions, digestion, focus, and even inflammation."</span></p> <p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">"When the vagus nerve is weak, kids with ADHD struggle with impulsivity, anxiety, sensory overload, and chronic gut issues."</span></p> <p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">"Constipation, reflux, and stomach pains? That’s vagus nerve dysfunction at work—not just a diet issue."</span></p> <p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">"The vagus nerve controls relaxation and recovery—if your child stays in fight-or-flight mode, they may struggle to calm down after a meltdown."</span></p> <p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">"Most parents have never been told that birth trauma, stress, and even antibiotics can impact their child’s vagus nerve."</span></p> <p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">"An overstressed nervous system shuts down digestion, disrupts sleep, and keeps kids stuck in hyperactivity."</span></p> <p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">"Chiropractic care isn't about popping bones—it’s about resetting the nervous system and helping kids regulate naturally."</span></p> <p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">"Parents—your nervous system impacts your child’s. When you regulate your own stress, you help them regulate theirs."</span></p> <p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">"ADHD healing doesn’t happen overnight—but when the nervous system is reset, the transformation is life-changing."</span></p> <h2 dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">How to Connect with Dr. Tony Ebel:</span></h2> <ul> <li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 10pt;" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Dr. Tony Ebel’s Website & Px Docs Network (Find a nervous system-focused chiropractor) – <a href= "http://www.pxdocs.com">www.pxdocs.com</a> </span></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 10pt;" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span style= "font-size: 10pt;">Experience Miracles Podcast (Dr. Tony’s podcast) - <a href= "https://pxdocs.com/experience-miracles-podcast/">https://pxdocs.com/experience-miracles-podcast/</a> </span></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 10pt;" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Dr. Tony’s Socials (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube @pxdocs)</span></p> </li> <ul> <li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 10pt;" aria-level="2"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span style= "font-size: 10pt;">Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/drt.pxkidchiro/">https://www.instagram.com/drt.pxkidchiro/</a></span></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 10pt;" aria-level="2"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span style= "font-size: 10pt;">Facebook: <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/drtonyebel/">https://www.facebook.com/drtonyebel/</a> </span></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 10pt;" aria-level="2"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span style= "font-size: 10pt;">YouTube: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@pxdocs">https://www.youtube.com/@pxdocs</a> </span></p> </li> </ul> <li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 10pt;" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span style= "font-size: 10pt;">Vagus Nerve & ADHD Guide (Educational article by Dr. Tony) - <a href= "https://pxdocs.com/adhd/vagus-nerve-and-adhd/">https://pxdocs.com/adhd/vagus-nerve-and-adhd/</a> </span></p> </li> </ul> <h2 dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Dana Kay Resources:</span></h2> <p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">🔗WEBSITES:</span></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 10pt;" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span style= "font-size: 10pt;">https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/</span></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 10pt;" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span style= "font-size: 10pt;">https://dana-kay.com/</span></p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">👋SOCIALS:</span></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 10pt;" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span style= "font-size: 10pt;">Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ADHDThriveInstitute/</span></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 10pt;" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span style= "font-size: 10pt;">Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adhdthriveinstitute/</span></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 10pt;" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span style= "font-size: 10pt;">YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ADHDThriveInstitute</span></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 10pt;" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span style= "font-size: 10pt;">LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-thrive-institute/mycompany/</span></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 10pt;" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span style= "font-size: 10pt;">Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/adhdthriveinstitute/</span></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 10pt;" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span style= "font-size: 10pt;">Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adhd_thriveinstitute</span></p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">📕INTERNATIONAL BEST SELLING BOOK:</span></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 10pt;" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span style= "font-size: 10pt;">Thriving with ADHD – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/book/</span></p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">💻FREE MASTERCLASS</span></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 10pt;" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span style= "font-size: 10pt;">Free Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally Masterclass - https://bit.ly/3GAbFQl</span></p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">⭐COURSES & PROGRAMS</span></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 10pt;" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span style= "font-size: 10pt;">ADHD Parenting Course – https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhd</span></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 10pt;" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span style= "font-size: 10pt;">ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids Program – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/packages/</span></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 10pt;" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span style= "font-size: 10pt;">Dye-Free for ADHD Course - https://bit.ly/4aFj6TY</span></p> </li> </ul> <p> </p>
March 27, 2025
<p>Did you know that 95% of children with ADHD may be missing one critical nutrient that affects mood, sleep, sensory processing, and picky eating? In this episode of The Soaring Child Podcast, host Dana Kay, ADHD health practitioner and founder of the ADHD Thrive Institute, takes a deep dive into zinc deficiency—a common but often overlooked factor in ADHD symptoms. She explains how low zinc disrupts dopamine, worsens hyperactivity, and even creates a vicious cycle of picky eating by altering taste perception.</p> <p>Dana also breaks down simple ways to check for zinc deficiency, including an easy at-home taste test, and shares the best food sources and supplements to restore zinc balance. Plus, she explains the zinc-copper connection, why high copper levels can lead to more meltdowns, and how to test your child’s zinc levels accurately. If you want to help your child thrive naturally, this episode is packed with actionable insights and science-backed strategies to get started!</p> <p><strong>Links Mentioned in the Show:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Episode on Picky Eating & Zinc - <a href= "https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/podcast/soaring-child-episode-151/"> https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/podcast/soaring-child-episode-151/</a></li> <li>Zinc Cheat Sheet - <a href= "https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/supplement-for-adhd-zinc">https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/supplement-for-adhd-zinc</a></li> <li>My Favorite Place to Buy Supplements - <a href= "http://adhdthriveinstitute.com/supplement">http://adhdthriveinstitute.com/supplement</a></li> <li>Favorite Zinc Supplement – <a href= "https://shop.adhdthriveinstitute.com/zinc-liquid-15-mg-120-ml.html">https://shop.adhdthriveinstitute.com/zinc-liquid-15-mg-120-ml.html</a> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Supplementation Series Episodes:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Magnesium - <a href= "https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/podcast/soaring-child-episode-93/"> https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/podcast/soaring-child-episode-93/</a></li> <li>Saffron - <a href= "https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/podcast/soaring-child-episode-136/"> https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/podcast/soaring-child-episode-136/</a></li> <li>GABA - <a href= "https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/podcast/soaring-child-episode-137/"> https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/podcast/soaring-child-episode-137/</a></li> <li>L-Theanine - <a href= "https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/podcast/soaring-child-episode-142/"> https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/podcast/soaring-child-episode-142/</a></li> <li>Bio Essentials - <a href= "https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/podcast/soaring-child-episode-144/"> https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/podcast/soaring-child-episode-144/</a></li> <li>Omegas - <a href= "https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/podcast/soaring-child-episode-146/"> https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/podcast/soaring-child-episode-146/</a></li> <li>Iron - <a href= "https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/podcast/soaring-child-episode-148/"> https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/podcast/soaring-child-episode-148/</a></li> <li>Vitamin D - <a href= "https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/podcast/soaring-child-episode-150/">https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/podcast/soaring-child-episode-150/</a></li> </ul> <p>Zinc Assay Test for Zinc Deficiency – A simple at-home test to check for zinc levels - <a href= "https://amzn.to/3QEyKoq">https://amzn.to/3QEyKoq</a></p> <p>Zinc Deficiency Chart:</p> <p><img src= "https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/show/402857/unnamed_12.png" alt= "" width="577" height="577" /> </p> <p><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong><br /> <strong>[0:52]</strong> How Zinc Deficiency Affects Mood, Sleep, & Sensory Processing<br /> <strong>[4:09]</strong> The Zinc-Copper Seesaw: Why It Matters<br /> <strong>[6:04]</strong> Signs Your Child May Be Zinc Deficient<br /> <strong>[9:16]</strong> The At-Home Zinc Assay Taste Test<br /> <strong>[9:59]</strong> Best Natural Sources of Zinc<br /> <strong>[10:49]</strong> Recommended Zinc Supplements & Dosage Guidelines<br /> <strong>[12:39]</strong> How to Test Zinc Levels Accurately<br /> <strong>[12:45]</strong> Next Steps for Parents</p> <p><strong>Memorable Moments:</strong></p> <p>"If your child has ADHD, there is a 95% chance they’re missing this critical nutrient—and it could be making symptoms worse."</p> <p>"Zinc affects mood swings, picky eating, sleep, and sensory processing, yet most parents have no idea their child is deficient."</p> <p>"When zinc is low, copper levels rise, burning through dopamine and leading to more hyperactivity, mood swings, and meltdowns."</p> <p>"Low zinc levels are linked to ADHD symptoms, impulsivity, and even sensory issues like difficulty processing sounds and textures."</p> <p>"If your child gets sick more often than others, has white spots on their nails, or struggles with taste sensitivity, zinc deficiency could be the cause."</p> <p>"The Zinc Assay Taste Test is a quick way to check for zinc deficiency—if it tastes like water, your child likely needs more zinc!"</p> <p>"Zinc plays a crucial role in dopamine production, brain function, and emotional regulation—yet most doctors won’t even test for it properly."</p> <p>"Testing zinc plasma, not zinc serum, is the most accurate way to check for a true zinc deficiency."</p> <p>"My favorite zinc supplement is Pure Encapsulations Zinc Liquid—gentle, well-absorbed, and easy to adjust."</p> <p>"I challenge parents to try the at-home zinc test and DM me their results—let’s see just how many kids are actually zinc deficient!"</p> <p><strong>Dana Kay Resources:</strong></p> <p><strong>🔗WEBSITES:</strong></p> <ul> <li>https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/</li> <li><a href="https://dana-kay.com/">https://dana-kay.com/</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>👋SOCIALS:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Facebook: <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/ADHDThriveInstitute/">https://www.facebook.com/ADHDThriveInstitute/</a></li> <li>Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/adhdthriveinstitute/">https://www.instagram.com/adhdthriveinstitute/</a></li> <li>YouTube: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/c/ADHDThriveInstitute">https://www.youtube.com/c/ADHDThriveInstitute</a></li> <li>LinkedIn: <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-thrive-institute/mycompany/"> https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-thrive-institute/mycompany/</a></li> <li>Pinterest: <a href= "https://www.pinterest.ph/adhdthriveinstitute/">https://www.pinterest.ph/adhdthriveinstitute/</a></li> <li>Tiktok: <a href= "https://www.tiktok.com/@adhd_thriveinstitute">https://www.tiktok.com/@adhd_thriveinstitute</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>📕INTERNATIONAL BEST SELLING BOOK:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Thriving with ADHD – <a href= "https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/book/">https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/book/</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>💻FREE MASTERCLASS</strong></p> <ul> <li>Free Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally Masterclass - <a href= "https://bit.ly/3GAbFQl">https://bit.ly/3GAbFQl</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>⭐COURSES & PROGRAMS</strong></p> <ul> <li>ADHD Parenting Course – <a href= "https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhd">https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhd</a></li> <li>ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids Program – <a href= "https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/packages/">https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/packages/</a></li> <li>Dye-Free for ADHD Course - <a href= "https://bit.ly/4aFj6TY">https://bit.ly/4aFj6TY</a></li> </ul>
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