OM DENNE EPISODE
I love episodes like this one, because they remind you that the answers we're looking for are usually simpler than we think. We talk to a lot of experts on this show, but what stood out most about this conversation with Dr. Sheila Kilbane is how practical it all is — real, everyday solutions for something so many parents deal with and rarely talk about. If your child struggles with constipation, mood swings, sleep issues, or just seems "off" and you can't quite figure out why, this episode connects the dots in a way that actually makes sense. No complicated fixes here, just real answers, rooted in simple everyday practices.
Here are a few of my biggest takeaways from our conversation:
Constipation is way more common than we think. It's not some rare issue, it's affecting a huge number of kids and adults, often quietly.
The gut and the brain are constantly talking to each other. Backed-up digestion can show up as irritability, meltdowns, anxiety, or trouble focusing, long before there's an obvious tummy complaint.
Most of our serotonin is made in the gut, not the brain. Which means gut health has a direct line to how our kids actually feel, day to day.
Sleep, mood, and poop are more connected than you'd guess. Restless nights and rough moods often trace back to what's happening in the gut.
The warning signs aren't always digestive. Things like dark circles or skin bumps can be early gut clues most parents never learn to connect.
Tune in now and share this one with a friend who needs to hear it!
About Dr. Sheila Kilbane
Sheila Kilbane, MD, is a board-certified pediatrician, TEDx speaker, best-selling author, and founder of Infinite Health in Charlotte, NC. For more than two decades, she has been on the leading edge of transforming pediatric healthcare through an integrative medicine approach that addresses the root causes of eczema, asthma, allergies, and gut issues. Her book, Healthy Kids, Happy Moms, outlines her seven-step process, demonstrating that nutrition, combined with conventional medicine, offers a powerful tool to slow the epidemic of chronic illness in our children.
Connect with Sheila
Website: sheilakilbane.com
Instagram: @sheilakilbanemd
Free Resource: Constipation Webinar
Dr. Kilbane is hosting a free live webinar, Constipated to Consistent, exploring the connection between childhood constipation, sleep, and mood. You'll learn how to spot overlooked signs of constipation, common triggers, and how to help your child get a fresh start before the new school year.
📅 Thursday, August 13 at 12pm ET / 9am PT 🔗 Register here
She'll also be launching her brand-new constipation e-book live during the webinar at a special launch price.
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