In this warm, practical, and laugh-because-it’s-true Christmas special, I sit down once again with the incomparable Lucinda Miller — family nutrition expert, bestselling author, founder of NatureDoc, and one of our most beloved experts inside the Whole Child Healing Course.

Together, we unravel the real reason December hits families so hard — not because we’re doing Christmas “wrong,” but because exhausted children, depleted parents, overstimulating routines, and a month-long sugar parade collide in a way no nervous system was built to handle.

This episode is a lifeline for every mother (and every dad, grandparent, and caregiver) trying to hold it all together through the longest school term of the year, the onslaught of colds, the late nights, the overstimulation, the food battles, the emotional wobbles… and still somehow “make the magic.”

Lucinda and I break down practical, doable, genuinely sanity-saving ways to support your child’s behaviour, mood, sleep, immunity — and crucially, your own wellbeing — through the most dysregulating month of the year.
Without perfection. Without pressure. Without martyrdom.

Because calm isn’t accidental — it’s created.
And when we feed the calm, the whole family shifts.

Key Takeaways Include:

• Why December is a “perfect storm” for kids
• What’s actually driving behaviour right now
• How to “feed the calm” before the chaos begins
• Simple swaps that make a big difference
• What to do when they’re already overwhelmed
• The immunology mums aren’t told about
• Sleep support that actually works
• Top tips for parents and caregivers at Christmas

Happy Christmas — and remember: even one quiet breath is a gift to your nervous system.

Resources

NatureDoc Recipes

Brain Brilliance Book

Christmas Survival Guide

Christmas Giveaway

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In this beautifully honest and deeply validating episode, I sit down with the remarkable Dr Hilary Claire — clinical psychologist, nutritionist, integrative practitioner, and the author of Mama, Let It Go, The Motherhood Reset, and The Nourished Mama.

Together, we unpack one of the most urgent and misunderstood crises of modern motherhood: maternal burnout — not as a moral failing, not as a personal weakness, but as a physiological, psychological, and cultural collision of pressures no mother was ever meant to endure alone.

Dr Hilary and I explore the real forces draining today’s mothers: from nutrient depletion, sleep loss and dysregulated nervous systems to toxic expectations, unsupported homes, perfectionism, and the invisible emotional labour women carry every hour of every day.

Most importantly, she shows mothers the path back — not through grand gestures or unrealistic routines, but through micro-shifts, nervous-system repair, nourishment, boundaries, and remembering our own humanity.

Because a calm nervous system is not a luxury, it is the most powerful healing force in your home.

Key Takeaways Include:

• Burnout isn’t “just how motherhood is” — it’s a sign of nutrient depletion, chronic stress, dysregulation, and isolation.
• A dysregulated mother cannot co-regulate a dysregulated child — and this is biology, not blame.
• Simple but powerful nervous-system tools to help mothers shift from survival mode to calm responsiveness.
• Micro-shifts — not overhauls — create sustainable change.
• Setting boundaries begins with mothers valuing their own wellbeing first — not waiting for permission.
• Maternal wellbeing is not separate from child wellbeing — it is the foundation.
• Mothers need support, clarity, and the courage to stop doing it all.
• You do not begin to heal by doing more. You begin by feeling, pausing, and reconnecting with yourself.

Listen now to reclaim your energy, your clarity, and the calm power every child depends on.

Resources

Download the Free Guide

Dr Hilary's Website

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Welcome to My Mighty Quinn

In this powerful and deeply personal episode, I’m joined by the extraordinary Dr Lauren Lee Stone — functional medicine practitioner, homotoxicologist, and mother of two boys once diagnosed with autism and PANS — neither of whom holds those diagnoses today.

Together, we expose the hidden toxic load affecting every modern child — from food, water, air and medications to birth trauma, stress, and emotional overwhelm — and how these silent stressors are inflaming young brains and bodies.

Dr Lauren shares her family’s remarkable recovery story and explains why so many children today struggle with sleep, anxiety, aggression, gut issues, tics and learning challenges — and what parents can do to start clearing the path to healing.

She breaks down complex science into compassionate, practical steps any family can take right now — showing that true detox is not deprivation or “kill protocols,” but a gentle, bio-individual process of strengthening and re-educating the body to heal itself.

Key Takeaways include:

• Children today are born with their mothers’ accumulated toxic load — from heavy metals and chemicals to emotional stress and infections.
• Chronic symptoms like anxiety, sleep problems, tics, gut issues, and meltdowns often point to an inflamed brain, not a behavioural disorder.
• The “whole toxic load” includes environmental, dietary and emotional stressors.
• Birth trauma and early medical interventions can disrupt development and nervous-system regulation.
• Gentle detoxification begins only after opening drainage pathways and fortifying the organs of elimination.
• Aggressive “kill” detoxes can backfire, causing regression and inflammation.
• Parents can start today by reducing household toxins, nourishing with real food, and prioritising restorative sleep.
• Above all, parents are the magic — when you heal, your child heals.

Listen now to understand why your child’s body may be too burdened to heal — and how you can begin lifting that load, one gentle step at a time.

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Welcome

If you’ve ever wondered why your baby hates tummy time, startles at every sound, or feels “floppy” in your arms — this episode is for you.

Because the truth is, those tiny movements in the first 90 days of life are doing far more than we think. They’re wiring your baby’s brain for a lifetime of learning, focus, and emotional connection.

I sit down with Brandon Kingston, functional neurologist and founder of Bright Minds Neurodevelopment, to uncover the extraordinary science — and simple daily practices — that shape your child’s brain and nervous system from birth.

If you’re an expectant parent, new parent, or simply want to understand how to build your baby’s brain the natural way — this conversation is pure gold.

Episode Summary

Brandon and I dive deep into the miraculous first 90 days and how sensory input, movement, and connection lay the foundation for lifelong learning and behaviour.

Brandon explains why those first three months are the fastest period of brain growth we’ll ever experience, how primitive reflexes build the foundations for attention, emotional regulation, and even eating habits, and why modern parenting habits may be quietly rewiring development in the wrong direction.

And perhaps most importantly, we remind parents that they are enough.
Because the greatest “neurotherapy” any child can receive is a calm, connected caregiver.

Key Takeaways

• The first 90 days of life are the most critical for brain development.
• Primitive reflexes (like rooting, Moro, and ATNR) are essential milestones that build circuits for attention, regulation, and learning.
• Tummy time, skin-to-skin contact, and eye-to-eye play are the most effective “brain-building exercises” you can do.
• Avoid prolonged bouncer use, constant swaddling, and early screen exposure — these restrict natural movement and sensory development.
• A calm, regulated parent is a child’s greatest teacher — your nervous system sets the tone for theirs.

Resources

Bright Minds Website

Free Guide

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Welcome back to My Mighty Quinn, today, I’m joined by Melissa and Spencer Doman of Doman International. Spencer is the grandson of Glen Doman, a pioneer in brain development whose revolutionary approach has helped over 30,000 families worldwide. Glen’s work focused on treating the brain rather than symptoms, leading to remarkable outcomes for children with autism, cerebral palsy, developmental delays, ADHD, and more.

Melissa and Spencer continue his legacy, championing the Doman Method, a family-centred, brain-first approach that gives parents the tools to foster real progress in their children.

We discuss:

• The origins and philosophy behind the Doman Method
• Why treating the brain, rather than just the symptoms, is key to progress
• The six pillars of child development and how they interconnect
• The crucial role of movement in brain function
• Practical steps parents can take at home

Key Takeaways

• The Brain is the Root Cause – Many diagnoses focus on symptoms rather than underlying brain function. The Doman Method prioritises neurological development for lasting change.
• Parents Are the Best Therapists – The most effective interventions happen at home. Parents, not clinicians, have the greatest influence on daily progress.
• Movement Fuels Development – Crawling, creeping, and cross-pattern movements are essential for cognitive, speech, and sensory development. If your child skipped crawling, it’s never too late to go back.
• Reading is a Visual Skill, Not a Speech Skill – Many children struggle with phonics, but teaching reading visually, using large-print sight words, can lead to breakthroughs.
• Gut and Brain Connection – Nutrition plays a key role in brain function. Healing the gut can lead to cognitive and behavioural improvements.
• Never Underestimate Your Child – Speak to your child as if they understand everything. Respect their intelligence, even if they can’t express it yet.

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• Download the Parent's Guide to Brain-First Healing
• Doman Website

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Welcome
If you’ve ever been told your child is “just anxious,” needs firmer discipline, or is simply wired differently — this episode could change everything.

Because sometimes, it’s not “just behaviour.” It’s not ADHD. It’s not autism. It’s your child’s immune system attacking their brain.

I sit down with Dr Nancy O’Hara — world-renowned pediatrician and functional medicine expert — to expose the truth about PANS, PANDAS, and Basal Ganglia Encephalitis: immune-driven brain conditions that are more common than most realise, often misunderstood, and frequently misdiagnosed.

This is personal. My son Quinn has PANS. I’ve lived the overnight personality shifts, the fear, the school calls, the tics, sleep terrors, and seizures. If you’ve ever looked at your child and thought, “This isn’t my child anymore,” this conversation will meet you there — and offer grounded hope.

Episode Summary
Dr O’Hara and I unpack what PANS and PANDAS truly are, how they differ from typical mental health conditions, and why so many children are missed. We explore symptoms like sudden OCD, anxiety, tics, regression, sleep and eating changes, and even seizures. Dr O’Hara explains how infections, mould, and toxins can trigger these conditions — and why this isn’t “bad behaviour,” it’s brain inflammation.

We also cover diagnosis, treatment, and the vital role of parental self-care and advocacy. I share my journey with Quinn — the heartbreak, the healing, and the fierce love it takes to fight for answers.

Key Takeaways

• PANS, PANDAS are underdiagnosed, not rare. They’re immune brain conditions that can cause extreme changes in mood, behaviour, and function.
• If your child suddenly develops OCD, anxiety, tics, food refusal, bedwetting, rage, or sleep issues — don’t brush it off.
• Common triggers include infections, mould, toxins, stress, and family history of autoimmunity.
• Testing can help, but clinical history matters most.
• True healing needs a three-pronged approach

Parental stress is inflammatory too. Your nervous system affects theirs — which is why self-care and co-regulation are essential, not optional.

Resources

• Demystifying PANS / PANDAS by Dr Nancy O'Hara
• Free Quick Start

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Welcome to My Mighty Quinn

In this powerful, passionate and eye-opening episode, I’m joined by the incomparable Dr Tony Ebel — neurologically focused chiropractor, father of four, founder of PX Docs, and pioneer of The Perfect Storm™ framework.

Together, we’re blowing the lid off the nervous system epidemic hiding behind so many childhood labels — from autism, ADHD and anxiety to seizures, PANS/PANDAS, gut issues, tics and developmental delays.

We go all the way back to where it starts — the delivery room — and reveal the truth about how modern birth interventions can disrupt the brainstem, damage the Vagus nerve, and send the nervous system into shutdown.

Dr Tony explains what’s really happening to the brain and body in utero, at birth, and in the early years — and why true healing must begin at the beginning.

This is the conversation I wish I’d had the day Quinn was born. Frankly, I needed to know this before conceiving and delivery planning!

Key Takeaways:

• Birth trauma is common, not rare — and often goes unrecognised, even in “routine” deliveries.
• The upper cervical spine and brainstem are the most neurologically dense and vulnerable areas in a newborn — and the first to be injured during traumatic birth.
• Prenatal stress alters brain development via maternal cortisol exposure.
• The Vagus nerve is the master regulator of digestion, immunity, speech, sleep, socialisation and emotional regulation.
• Dr Tony outlines the 3 Stages of Nervous System Dysfunction:
  1. Sympathetic Dominance (e.g. colic, ADHD, anxiety)
  2. Neurological Disorganisation (e.g. immune, gut, motor delays)
  3. Neurological Exhaustion (e.g. regression, shutdown, autism)
• Neurologically focused chiropractic uses targeted scans and gentle adjustments to restore Vagus nerve function.
• Parents are not powerless. Even if you can’t access a chiropractor, you can start to support your child’s nervous system at home.

Resources

• Dr Tony's Story
• Download the Free Guide
• Learn more about PX Docs: www.pxdocs.com

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Welcome to My Mighty Quinn

I’m Lucia Silver, founder of The Brain Health Movement and mother to the mighty Quinn. This is the podcast where we engage in clear-eyed, courageous conversations about childhood brain health, development, and resilience. Today’s episode is one that every parent and educator must hear.

Wake Up to Screen Toxicity — with Emily Cherkin

In this vital episode, I’m joined by Emily Cherkin, a former educator and leading voice in the movement for tech-intentional parenting. She is the author of The Screentime Solution: A Judgment-Free Guide to Becoming a Tech-Intentional Family. Together, we pull back the curtain on the pernicious impact of screen exposure on children’s brains, from toddlers to teens.

Emily brings the data, the insight, and the humanity to a topic that touches every modern household. We explore why screens are not calming children, but instead rewiring their brains in concerning ways; how screen time displaces critical developmental experiences; and why parents must reclaim their power from the tech industry. Emily’s philosophy of “tech intentionality” offers a practical, compassionate framework for every family.

Key Takeaways

• Children aged 8 to 18 now average 7.5 hours of recreational screen time per day - excluding school hours.
• Excessive screen use is displacing vital developmental needs such as movement, sleep, social interaction, and executive function.
• The tech industry is not neutral; products are designed for addiction and profit, not child wellbeing.
• “Calming” effects of screens are neurological myths - screens stimulate, not soothe.
• Parents are not powerless. Delaying, reducing, and modelling healthy tech habits makes a real difference.
• “Tech intentionality” means aligning screen use with family values and developmental needs.
• Reframing the removal of screens as a gift, not a punishment, can radically change the home dynamic.

Resources

• Book: The Screentime Solution by Emily Cherkin
• Free Guide

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