Picky Eating, PANDAS Syndrome, & Anxiety: Is Your Child’s Brain Under Attack? | Dr. Elisa Song

Is your child a picky eater, struggling with anxiety, ADHD, or frequent illnesses? Their gut health could be playing a bigger role than you think! In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Elisa Song, a Stanford-trained holistic pediatrician, breaks down how the gut microbiome influences everything from immunity and hormones to brain development and mood. We also dive deep into PANS/PANDAS, a terrifying yet underdiagnosed autoimmune brain condition affecting 1 in 200 children, and what parents need to know to get proper treatment. If you’re a parent, grandparent, or caregiver, this episode is a must-watch. Learn how to support your child’s gut health, identify hidden nutrient deficiencies, and advocate for the right medical care. This Episode Is Brought to You By: Chorus: http://chorusforlife.com/drbrighten and receive 10 percent off your order or subscription Dr. Brighten Essentials: https://drbrightenessentials.com use code POD15 for 15% off 🔗 LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED: 🔹 Dr. Elisa Song’s Website: https://healthykidshappykids.com/ 🔹 Dr. Song’s Book: https://amzn.to/3EsfeuI 🔹 PANS/PANDAS Testing: https://www.moleculera.com/about-autoimmune-brain-panel/ 🔹 Dr. Brighten’s Prenatal (Choline-Rich for Brain Health!): https://drbrightenessentials.com/products/prenatal-plus?selling_plan=995786786 🔹 Executive Function Workbook for Kids: https://amzn.to/3Es2Z14 🔹 ADHD Superpowers Class on OutSchool: https://outschool.com/parents/14cfe14d-4324-4309-8cd6-6327c182b1f1/30ced844-9ccf-4f83-b99b-2deb6622f6fe?signup=false&usid=HqoqZwXS&utm_campaign=share_invite_link 🔹 NoPo Dentist in Portland Oregon (dentist who offers ozonated water) https://nopokids.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Dr. Jolene Brighten, a best-selling author, naturopathic endocrinologist, and women’s health expert, hosts The Dr. Brighten Show—a podcast dedicated to igniting transformative conversations in women’s health. Through candid interviews with leading experts, innovators, and thought-leaders, this show brings you groundbreaking research, personal stories, and practical tools to help you confidently navigate your body and hormones. It’s a fun, engaging, and insightful journey designed to empower you with tangible, science-backed insights—so you can live your best, most vibrant life.