Episode 460 - The Dangers of Energy Drinks with Dr. Jerrod Brown

"He gives strength to the weary, And increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, And young men stumble and fall; But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; They will run and not grow weary, They will walk and not be faint." -Isaiah 40:29-31

 

Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you as you care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.

 

On this episode, Dr. Jerrod Brown returns to discuss the dangers energy drinks pose for children, especially our kids with trauma histories and/or brain differences from prenatal exposure to alcohol or other drugs.

 

Dr. Brown is a professor, trainer, researcher, and consultant with multiple years of experience teaching collegiate courses. He has also provided consultation services to a number of caregivers, professionals, and organizations pertaining to autism spectrum disorder, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, confabulation, suggestibility, trauma and other life adversities, traumatic brain injuries and youth fire setting.

 

Jerrod has completed 4 separate master’s degree programs and holds graduate certificates in Neuropsychology, autism spectrum disorder, other health disabilities, and traumatic brain injuries. He completed a postdoctoral certificate in Leadership & Organizational Strategy and a professional certificate in Forensic Psychology. Jerrod has published several articles & book chapters and is regularly featured on several international podcasts—including this one

 

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Links mentioned in this episode:

justicefororphansny.org

justicefororphansny.org/hope-community    

Email:  sandraflach@justicefororphansny.org

sandraflach.com

Orphans No More—A Journey Back to the Father on Amazon.com