ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Today, I talk with Dana Kay about viewing ADHD symptoms as signals of underlying biological stress rather than only behavior problems. A Board- Certified Health and Nutrition Practitioner and two-time international best selling author Dana shares her journey, starting with her son’s early ADHD diagnosis, escalating medications, and her pivot into holistic science and functional lab testing. In our conversation, Dana highlights chronic inflammation as a major driver that can affect the brain. She introduces the “trash can” analogy to illustrate the effects of cumulative toxic and lifestyle load plus impaired detox pathways, and the gut-brain connection, including serotonin and dopamine production in the gut and the impact of antibiotics, dysbiosis, and leaky gut on emotions and focus. She encourages parents to stay curious, avoid blame, and consider testing and gradual changes alongside or before medication. Learn more about Dana Kay at https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/
CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro – ADHD Is More Than Behavior
02:39 Dana’s Story
06:44 Symptoms As Body Signals
10:35 Inflammation Explained
16:43 Gut Brain Connection
20:56 Leaky Gut Food Sensitivities
26:06 Functional Testing Root Causes
33:51 Hope For Overwhelmed Moms
35:36 Where To Find Dana
36:02 Key Takeaways
38:08 Closing
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