170: The ADHD Meltdowns Finally Stopped - Karla Shares Her Story

In this week's episode of The Soaring Child, host Dana Kay speaks with Karla, a courageous mother who transformed her family's life after years of chaos, tantrums, and emotional turmoil. In this episode, Karla shares her raw, emotional journey—from feeling hopeless and questioning her ability as a mother, to finally discovering the underlying stressors that were exacerbating her daughter's outbursts and meltdowns. Spoiler alert: the answer wasn't another parenting strategy!

Dana Kay, a Board-Certified Holistic Health and Nutrition Practitioner and mom to a child with ADHD, guides families in naturally reducing ADHD symptoms. Together, she and Karla explore how something as simple as removing gluten and adding in other natural strategies made a massive difference in emotional regulation, family connection, and daily happiness. This episode is a must-listen for any parent searching for real, sustainable solutions.

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Key Takeaways:
[3:09] Introduction to Karla's Story
[5:02] Early Signs and Misdiagnoses
[8:22] The Cycle of Desperation and Doubt
[7:31] The Turning Point: Discovering the Podcast
[12:42] First Steps: Removing Gluten
[14:28] Immediate Results and Emotional Shifts
[17:03] New Family Dynamic and School Progress
[21:24] Practical Advice for Parents Starting Out

Memorable Moments:
"No matter what discipline approach we took, it didn't work."

"I was feeling awful about the feelings I had about my daughter."

"I pulled over, I prayed a desperate prayer."

"I found this new podcast and this is it."

"The next day she woke up happy."

"She has not woken up in a bad mood since that day."

"I just said, we're never going back."

"We're so adaptable… we'll figure it out."

"Just try it. It sounds hard, but you can do it."

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