Connect My Brain

179. Geoengineering, Aluminum Exposure, and Rising Neurological Conditions | Truth Bombs

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

👉 Download the Connect My Brain app on Apple or Google Play! (it's free) This truth bomb is about looking up—literally—and paying attention to ...

178. Is Your Child's Diet Causing Behavior Problems or Mysterious Symptoms?

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

👉 Download the Connect My Brain app on Apple or Google Play! (it's free) I've worked with many families struggling with mysterious symptoms that se...

177. They Changed The Milestone Guidelines (Here's Why That's Wrong)

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

👉 Download the Connect My Brain app on Apple or Google Play! (it's free) Here's what really matters: childhood milestones happen on a timeline that...

176. The Pre-Pregnancy Prep That Could Prevent Childhood Struggles

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

👉 Download the Connect My Brain app on Apple or Google Play! (it's free) I see childhood development as increasingly complex, and today I want to s...

175. Bladder Issues Are Starting Younger Than Ever | Truth Bombs

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

👉 Download the Connect My Brain app on Apple or Google Play! (it's free) Have you ever walked down the diaper aisle at your grocery store and notic...

174. He Was Making Progress, But His Brain Map Showed Something Different (A Case Study)

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

👉 Download the Connect My Brain app on Apple or Google Play! (it's free) Today, I want to share an example of how chemistry influences brain functi...

173. The Acetaminophen-Glutathione-Autism Connection Explained | Truth Bombs

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

👉 Download the Connect My Brain app on Apple or Google Play! (it's free) Acetaminophen disrupts glutathione, our body's master antioxidant. Despite...

172. Examining Long-Term Effects of Childhood Vaccine Schedules

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

👉 Download the Connect My Brain app on Apple or Google Play! (it's free) I've been wanting to talk about this topic for a long time, and I'm gratef...

171. Bedwetting Solutions: The Reflex Connection No One Talks About | Truth Bombs

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

👉 Download the Connect My Brain app on Apple or Google Play! (it's free) As a chiropractor specializing in child development, I've discovered fasci...

170. The Fundamental Skills Every Child Needs For Healthy Brain Development

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

👉 Join Dr. Laura's CMB membership There's a neurological reason why your child is struggling with time management, handwriting and reading! Today, ...

169. Back to School Transitions: Is Your Child's Nervous System Ready?

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As kids head back to the classroom after shorter-than-ideal summer breaks, their bodies may be showing signs of stress through an unintegrated Moro re...

168. Helping Your Child Navigate the Back to School Transition: A Brain-Based Approach

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

👉 Download the Connect My Brain app on Apple or Google Play! (it's free) As kids head back to school, I'm seeing more transition struggles than eve...

167. What Shortened Summer Breaks and Bulletproof Backpacks Are Doing to Our Children's Mental Health

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this power-packed 5-minute episode, I'm diving into some eye-opening reasons why our children are experiencing higher levels of anxiety today. I'll...

166. When Traditional Therapy Fails: How Primitive Reflexes Changed Everything for This Mom's Son [Success Story]

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

👉 Download the Connect My Brain app on Apple or Google Play! (it's free) Grace's story began during COVID with a traumatic birth experience. After ...

165. The Summer Break Problem: How Shorter Summers Are Hurting Our Kids | Truth Bombs

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

👉 Download the Connect My Brain app on Apple or Google Play! (it's free) As kids start school this week, I wanted to share something that worries m...

164. How Hidden Infections Impact Kids' Brain Development

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

👉 Download the Connect My Brain app on Apple or Google Play! (it's free) Today we are talking about the connection between strep infections, autoim...

163. The Recent FDA Approval of Moderna's Spikevax COVID Vaccine for Kids Under 11 | Truth Bombs

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

👉 Download the Connect My Brain app on Apple or Google Play! (it's free) In this quick session, we talked about the recent FDA approval for the Mod...

162. How a Single Strep Infection Could Affect Your Child's Focus

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

👉 Download the Connect My Brain app on Apple or Google Play! (it's free) As a mom concerned about your child's development, I want you to understan...

161. Is Your Stress Response Stuck "On"? Signs Your Nervous System Needs Help | Truth Bombs

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

👉 Download the Connect My Brain app on Apple or Google Play! (it's free) I'm talking about stress today and why you actually need some in your life...

160. Neuroplasticity Explained: The Brain's Power to Heal, Grow, and Break Negative Patterns with Meaghan & Michael Longyear

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

👉 Download the Connect My Brain app on Apple or Google Play! (it's free) In this episode, Dr. Laura sits down with two special guests—Dr. Michael...

159. Your Brain on AI: The Hidden Cognitive Cost of Using ChatGPT | Truth Bombs

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

👉 Download the Connect My Brain app on Apple or Google Play! (it's free) Today, I share how AI is reshaping our minds. And not necessarily for the ...

158. Integration: The Missing Link In Your Child's Development

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

👉 Download the Connect My Brain app on Apple or Google Play! (it's free) Hey parents! 👋 I'm Dr. Laura Hansen, and today I want to share with you...

157. The REAL Education Behind Chiropractic (It's Not Just About Pain) | Truth Bombs

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey everyone! I'm Dr. Laura, and in this Truth Bombs episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on what chiropractors ACTUALLY study. Did you know our educ...

156. My Three-Tier Approach To Addressing The Root Causes Of Learning And Behavioral Challenges

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

👉 Download the Connect My Brain app on Apple or Google Play! (it's free) I'm Dr. Laura Hansen, and after 30 years in this field, I realized I might...

155. Why So Many Kids Think They're Not Good Enough | Truth Bombs

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

👉 Download the Connect My Brain app on Apple or Google Play! (it's free) Hi everyone! In this Truth Bomb episode, I'm sharing something that breaks...

154. Root Cause Medicine: One Doctor's Wake-Up Call with Dr Ben Edwards

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

👉 Download the Connect My Brain app on Apple or Google Play! (it's free) I had the most incredible conversation with Dr. Ben Edwards on this week's...

153. Child Struggling? Tasks, Homework & Planning Issues | Truth Bombs

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'm breaking down one of the most important concepts in brain development – executive function. Ever wondered what executive function actually...

152. Spotting the Signs of Executive Function Delays in Your Child's Daily Life

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

👉 Download the Connect My Brain app on Apple or Google Play! (it's free) In this episode of Connect My Brain, I answer a listener's question: "What...

151. Why Telling Kids to Focus Never Works (And What Does) | Truth Bombs

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

👉 Join Dr. Laura's parenting membership here! Did you know attention is a skill that must be developed? Today, I share why children struggle to foc...

150. Why Some Kids Can't Think, Plan, and Focus

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

👉 Download the Connect My Brain app on Apple or Google Play! (it's free) As a neurodevelopmental doctor with three decades of experience, I've seen...

149. C-Section or Natural? How Your Baby's Birth Affects Development | Truth Bombs

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Connect the Dots: Truth Bombs! Today I'm talking about how your baby's birth experience can affect their development. I explain why babies ...

148. The Unseen Risks of Food Dyes and Generic Medications

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that 90% of generic medications in America primarily come from China? In 2019, government advisor Rosemary Gibson revealed shocking infor...

147. Why Treating Mama Like a Queen During Pregnancy is Essential | Truth Bombs

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Episode 2 of Connect the Dots: Truth Bombs! Today, I'm talking about why pregnancy health matters so much for your baby's growth. I'll show...

146. What Your Child's Food Preferences Reveal About Their Health

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

👉 Download the Connect My Brain app on Apple or Google Play! (it's free) In this episode of Connect My Brain, I dive into one of my greatest passio...

145. Beyond 'Normal' Labs: What Your Doctor Isn't Telling You About Fertility | Truth Bombs

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is the first episode of Connecting the Dots: Truth Bombs! Today I break down why your health before pregnancy matters more than you might think. ...

144. What I Learned at MAPS: Medical Doctors Who Look for the 'Why' Behind Children's Health Issues

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

👉 Enroll in the Parent Membership! Last week, I attended the Medical Academy of Pediatrics and Special Needs (MAPS) conference, and I'm excited to ...

143. The Chemistry Connection: How Your Body's Fuel Impacts Brain Development

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today I wanted to focus on something absolutely fundamental to our health and development: chemistry. By chemistry, I mean the fuel that runs the huma...

142. Your Child's Belly Blueprint: Understanding the gut-brain axis in childhood development

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

👉 Download the Connect My Brain app on Apple or Google Play! (it's free) In today's episode, I dive deep into the fascinating connection between gu...

141. The 21-Day Myth: The real timeline for rewiring your child's Brain

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

👉 Download the Connect My Brain app on Apple or Google Play! (it's free) As a healthcare provider and educator, I've seen firsthand how parental c...

140. The Five-Two Rule: Why parents are the key to success

30 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

👉 Download the Connect My Brain app on Apple or Google Play! (it's free) Today, I wanted to speak directly to YOU - the parents who are working so ...

139. Why can't my kid wait? Understanding the brain science behind impulse control

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

👉 Download the Connect My Brain app on Apple or Google Play! (it's free) Ever wonder why some kids can resist that tempting cookie while others di...

138. Why stress, phones, and skipping milestones are changing our children's brains

02 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

👉 Download the Connect My Brain app on Apple or Google Play! (it's free) Today, I talked about something that's really close to my heart - how our...

137. How your health during pregnancy shapes your baby's brain development

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

👉 Download the Connect My Brain app on Apple or Google Play! (it's free) Let me share some fascinating insights about how a mother's health during ...

136. Brain Development in the Womb: Critical windows that shape your child's future

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

👉 Download the Connect My Brain app on Apple or Google Play! (it's free) Today's discussion delves into the fascinating world of neuroimmune devel...

135. How vision problems can look like ADHD with Dr. Zelinsky

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

👉 Download the Connect My Brain app on Apple or Google Play! (it's free) Today, Dr. Laura Hanson sits down with Dr. Zelinsky from the Mind-Eye Ins...

134. Your Child's Brain & Big Emotions: A Parent's Guide to Understanding Meltdowns

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

👉 Download the Connect My Brain app on Apple or Google Play! (it's free) Ever wondered why your child seems to have bigger reactions than other ki...

133. Why more kids are struggling: A guide for concerned parents

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

👉 Download the Connect My Brain app on Apple or Google Play! (it's free) As a mom, have you ever worried about your child's development? In this h...

132. How Neurofeedback and EMDR are changing mental health treatment with Sean Brock

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

👉 Download the Connect My Brain app on Apple or Google Play! (it's free) Today, Dr. Laura Hanson sits down with Sean Brock from Neuro Colorado to ...

131. Move to Learn: Unlocking your child's brain power through physical activity

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

👉 Download the Connect My Brain app on Apple or Google Play! (it's free) Dr. Laura Hanson offers a fascinating exploration into the crucial role o...

130. Lifestyle changes and brain development: A dad's perspective on helping his daughter thrive

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

👉 Download the Connect My Brain app on Apple or Google Play! (it's free) Bradley Hilton, a father and financial planner, shares his family's journe...

129. The Brain-Body Connection: Rethinking childhood learning challenges

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

👉 Download the Connect My Brain app on Apple or Google Play! (it's free) Are you feeling overwhelmed by all the different approaches to helping yo...

128. Beyond the Bump: Nurturing your child's brain before birth and beyond

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

👉 Download the Connect My Brain app on Apple or Google Play! (it's free) Are you thinking about having a baby, or maybe you're already pregnant? As...

127. Neurofeedback and parenting: Enhancing child development and well-being

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

👉 Download the Connect My Brain app on Apple or Google Play! (it's free) As a developmental pediatric chiropractor and neurofeedback expert with 3...

126. Think, Move, Feel: The trifecta for peak brain performance

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

👉 Download the Connect My Brain app on Apple or Google Play! (it's free) Want a super-charged brain? Mix up your day with some thinking, moving, an...

125. Neurological Stacking: Retraining the brain when conventional therapies don't work with Dr. Geoff Abrams

04 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

👉 Download the Connect My Brain app on Apple or Google Play! (it's free) We've got a jam-packed episode for you today that's all about the amazing...

124. How inflammation messes with your kid's brain

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

👉 Download the Connect My Brain app on Apple or Google Play! (it's free) Today, we're going to chat about some super important stuff like why thos...

123. Pelvic floor therapy and energy flow work with Lynn Schulte

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

👉 Download the Connect My Brain app on Apple or Google Play! (it's free) Today I'm super excited because we have Lynn Schulte, an amazing pelvic fl...

122. Empowering Parents: Moms for Liberty's role in education and child development with Tiffany Justice

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

👉 Download the Connect My Brain app on Apple or Google Play! (it's free) Today, we have a really interesting and important conversation lined up ...

121. The Hidden Battle: Spike proteins and their role in emerging health issues

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

➡️ Download Dr. Laura's guide to Developmental Milestones (it's free!) We're we are going to tackle how fear might be messing with people's head...

120. The TriAngle of Development: Understanding chronic pain and the brain

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

➡️ Download Dr. Laura's guide to Developmental Milestones (it's free!) Today we're diving deep into the interconnectedness of the brain, mind, a...

119. A parent's guide to a safer childbirth with Gina Mundy

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

➡️ Download Dr. Laura's guide to Developmental Milestones (it's free!) In this episode, we are joined by Gina Mundy, an attorney and author of '...

118. Little ones, big health: Unlocking the secrets of learning problems and stress

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

➡️ Download Dr. Laura's guide to Developmental Milestones (it's free!) In kids, a major red flag is gross developmental delay. If milestones are...

117. Rewiring for recovery: How your kid's brain can bounce back

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

➡️ Download Dr. Laura's guide to Developmental Milestones (it's free!) Imagine our brains like a complex circuit board, and today we're going to...

116. The TriAngle of Development: Exploring the vestibular system's impact from womb to world

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

➡️ Download Dr. Laura's guide to Developmental Milestones (it's free!) We know parenthood is an incredible journey, and understanding your littl...

115. The long-term effects of ear infections on development

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

➡️ Download Dr. Laura's guide to Developmental Milestones (it's free!) Parents, educators, and health professionals—tune in to our latest epis...

114. Navigating the TriAngle of Development: Eyes, ears, and vestibular systems

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

➡️ Download Dr. Laura's guide to Developmental Milestones (it's free!) Today we will be exploring the intricate dance between eye movement patte...

113. Conceiving health: Planning for optimal parental health before pregnancy

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

➡️ Download Dr. Laura's guide to Developmental Milestones (it's free!) Today we are addressing the critical relationship between gut health and ...

112. A deeper look at vaccination strategy and child development insights with Dr. Paul and DeeDee

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have the honor of welcoming two extraordinary guests: Dr. Paul Thomas and DeeDee Hoover, who will share their transformative journey in pedia...

111. From womb to world: Inside scoop on how early experiences shape tiny brains

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered how those little brains wire themselves up? Well, buckle up because neurogenesis and pruning are the rockstars behind the scenes. These ...

110. A path to change: A journey for better decisions and health habits

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Laura passionately discussed the intersection between faith, personal action, and professional commitment. Through her own experiences, she shared...

109. The Primal Wound: Understanding the Impact of adoption on child development

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As parents, understanding the intricacies of early childhood brain development is crucial for nurturing a child's neurological well-being. This episod...

108. The vaccination debate: Empowering parents with informed choices

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Laura Hanson, a passionate advocate for child development and brain health, invites listeners to explore a range of perspectives and consideration...

107. Sensory regulation and speech development: A mother's journey with Connect My Brain

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another insightful episode! Today Dr. Laura Hanson is joined by a special guest, Amber, who opens up about her son Ryan's developmental cha...

106. Empowering parents: Knowledge and choices in child healthcare

04 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Dr. Laura Hanson, dives into the importance of understanding a child's health before intervention. The impact of immune compromise, a...

105. From apps to bikes: Unlocking the secrets to boosting children's attention and health

28 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are continuing to explore the complex and fascinating world of child development. In this episode, we dive into the crucial topic of attentio...

104. The profound connection between movement, reflexes, and optimal brain health

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today I want to share a case with you of a child who was toe-walking. At first glance, toe-walking might seem harmless. You might think the child just...

103. Why we need to consider multiple perspectives when it comes to healthcare

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our culture is obsessed with following trends. When it comes to trends, people often follow them regardless of whether or not they make sense. This is...

102. Get out of the ditch: Addressing underlying causes before finding solutions with Dr. Richard Aplin

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today I have a special guest on the show! Dr. Richard Aplin is a chiropractor based in Huntsville, Alabama with almost 40 years of experience. He is a...

101. Understanding traumatic brain injuries: From neuroplasticity to cognitive impact and ongoing support

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're going to talk about brain injuries. I think this is an important conversation for us to have because often when people hear the term "trau...

100. Understanding the gut-brain axis and its influence on overall wellness with Emily Harris

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have a very special guest joining us. Emily Harris, a biology enthusiast and member of the Connect My Brain team, will be sharing her persona...

99. Beyond medication: Homeschooling and other paths to support children with learning difficulties

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is a little bit different than what I've been doing in the past few podcasts. This episode is a bit more casual and instead of trying ...

98. Reasons you might be struggling with attention issues as an adult

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the last several episodes, I've been talking about common diagnoses that kids experience, but for the next few episodes, I want to shift our focus ...

97. Elaine Jordan shares her daughter's journey with autism

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to healthcare, we can approach things in a traditional way or a non-traditional way. While there are lots of good things about tradition...

96. The connection between lockdowns, learning struggles, cognitive flexibility, and motivation

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you've been following along with the past several episodes, you'll know I've been doing a series where I take a look at some of the most common chi...

95. Introduction to PANDAS and PANS (for parents): Link between strep infection and sudden onset of odd behaviors

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're going to take a close look at PANS (Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome) and PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Dis...

94. How autism is diagnosed and why cases are on the rise

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're continuing our deep dive into paediatric diagnoses and labels that so many children seem to have. My goal with these episodes is to help y...

93. Characteristics of children with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're going to talk about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). This can be a delicate topic but, unfortunately, children are not exempt from i...

92. Why so many children now struggle with stress and anxiety

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're going to continue the conversation we started in the previous episode, taking a closer look at anxiety and stress. Last week we talked abo...

91. How our development influences our ability to handle stress and anxiety

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For the past several episodes we've been talking about how children's brains get wired and what kinds of things can impact their ability to thrive. So...

90. Widening our perspective on emotional regulation and preventing meltdowns

14 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For the next few weeks, we're going to talk about different types of emotional struggles such as stress, meltdowns, anxiety, and PTSD. Before we jump ...

89. Organizing the human brain through lateralization. The history of dyslexia [Part 3]

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is part 3 of our miniseries on the history of Dyslexia. When a child does not respond to a typical medical approach to cognitive and e...

88. Is dyslexia actually a mental illness? The history of dyslexia [Part 2]

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In our last episode we started the conversation about dyslexia and I jumped right in with sharing the history of the dyslexia diagnosis. If you listen...

87. The history of dyslexia [Part 1]

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the past four episodes, we took a close look at attention issues such as ADD and ADHD and really examined the history behind these labels, the trea...

86. ADHD and how to teach your kids motivation

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you've been listening to the last few episodes, then you'll know I've been doing a mini series on ADD and ADHD. There is so much to cover on this t...

85. ADHD or just the wrong diet? How food affects your focus

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the past two episodes we've talked about ADD and ADHD and the history surrounding these diagnoses as well as the medications used to treat them. To...

84. The truth about ADHD [Part 2]

03 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are jumping into part two of "The Truth about ADHD". If you haven't already, make sure you go back and listen to part one. In part one I cove...

83. The truth about ADHD [Part 1]

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is the first part of a two part series on ADHD. ADHD is a condition has become more and more common and unfortunately there is a lot of misinform...

82. NeuroImmune and NeuroPsychiatric disorders, autoimmune issues, vaccines, and informed consent

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're going to be talking about autoimmune issues, vaccines, and informed consent. This can be a sensitive topic for some and any content around...

81. Are kids really resilient?

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever heard someone say, "kids are so resilient"? This is a phrase I hear all the time, but as someone who has worked closely with children fo...

80. Why your child's behaviour may occur in cycles of calm and elevated

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever noticed that your child has certain behaviours that escalate and then seem to calm down again only to reappear a time later? Why does th...