Mom & Doc Talk: Healing PANS/PANDAS

Today we are talking about medical procedures - both the things that are recommended to kids with PANS/PANDAS as well as how they react to medical procedures for things other than PANS/PANDAS. We talk about what we have seen with thousands of kids. We talk about where homeopathy can help avoid some procedures and help

PANS/PANDAS and environmental toxins - we get a bit geeky and talk about it today and how/where homeopathy plays a role. Jody shares some of the issues she had to tackle with a child who was super sensitive to everything in her environment. To find an environmental medicine expert you can check out National Association

PANS/PANDAS is hard on parents and their own mental health. You aren’t alone in the ways you are feeling and the desire to control as much as you can amidst the chaos. From shutting down to overreacting, to fear, shame, guilt, anger, anxiety, grief, disappointment - we talk about it all. If you want a

Marriage is hard. Marriage while navigating PANS/PANDAS is even harder. And there are ways that P/P can bring gifts to and strengthen marriages. Let’s talk about it. For members of our FB group, here are the links to the videos with dads/couples talking about their experiences. If you want to see them and aren’t a

Today we talk about the impacts of PANS/PANDAS and extended family and friend relationships. We touch on: How family and friends impact PANS/PANDAS How PANS/PANDAS impact relationships with family and friends People thinking that a flare is a “bad child” and your handling of it is “bad parenting” How to talk about homeopathy to important

PANS/PANDAS isn’t just hard on the kids with the condition, it is hard on their siblings as well. Having a sibling with PANS/PANDAS also increases the risk of getting a PANS/PANDAS diagnosis as well. Jody shares how she navigated talking about PANS/PANDAS with her children. Dr. Bahr shares her personal experience as a child who

COVID has affected PANS/PANDAS families, and even been the trigger for PANS onset for many kids (and adults). We talk about the ways COVID impacted families with PANS/PANDAS, and the way it has impacted kids who have healed or are on their way to healing through homeopathy. We also help explain more about the concept

Today we talk about PANS and all the little things that you might have noticed that affect your kids but that make you wonder if it could really be happening. We talk about: Full moons - hint - it isn’t necessarily parasites (but homeopathy can help if they are, in fact, part of what is

Holidays and other super stimulating situations are exceptionally hard for PANS/PANDAS families. Today we talk about: All of the emotions - the stress, the anxiety, the disappointment - and all the expectations and let downs Managing the overstimulation, and the exhaustion that comes with it To get access to the 12 Days of PANS-mas tips,

Today we talk about the challenges of navigating PANS and school. PANS brings cognitive and behavioral regressions for many kids. Couple that with the separation anxiety kids experience and it gets exponentially harder. We talk about: Kids fighting their symptoms at school, only to have them explode at home Considerations of alternative schooling options Trying

In this episode we talk about the dreaded issues that can arise with loose teeth and dental/orthodontic procedures, and how this is related to the overall susceptibility that needs to be addressed when using homeopathy. We discuss a few strategies that you can use to help reduce the impact of loose teeth and dental procedures.

Today we talk all about genetics and genomics. We are talking MTHFR, methylation, and other SNPs. We talk about: Life trying to manage SNPs and the ways it helps and the ways things can go wrong Where genetic testing is really helpful, and some information to help you decide about testing Book we mentioned: Dirty

Allergies can be a huge trigger for PANS/PANDAS flares. Today we talk about environmental allergies. We talked about the healing trajectory typical with allergies, how homeopathy is helpful for the allergy symptoms in addition to the flares caused by allergies. We also touch on mast cell disease and where homeopathy can play a role.

Today we are talking all about PANS/PANDAS and mold. We talk about the impacts of mold, and how susceptibility plays a role. Jody shares her personal experience trying to detox from mold and the recovery that was made possible with homeopathy. She shares the reality that mold is ever present in our life and how

In this episode we talk about PANS/PANDAS and diet/food and nutrition. Diet is important AND there are challenges with it when you are dealing with PANS/PANDAS. We talk about: Diets and ARFID/OCD and the stress that comes with it Commonly recommended diets to help with PANS Inflammatory foods Food allergies/sensitivities Leaky gut/leaky brain Stress around

Today we have our first guest, Isabella Pihas, a young woman who has personally recovered from PANS using homeopathy. Isabella has joined us for chats in our Facebook group, and she has joined us for our podcast! She shares her experience about PANS and healing with homeopathy. This is a great episode to share with

Today we celebrate the way life looks having healed from PANS, and what we mean by healed. We also talk about the role homeopathy still plays in both of our lives. If you want a place for support, join the group that we talked about: Homeopathy for PANS & PANDAS: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PANDAShomeopathy Facebook not your thing?

In this episode we talk about the challenges of getting to full recovery. From ups and downs, huge improvements and big regressions, to mixing of symptoms, the pendulum swing, the slower second half of healing, and more, we talk about how to navigate through it. If you want a place for support, join the group

In this episode we talk about the healing patterns we see with PANS/PANDAS and other complex illnesses when you are using homeopathy. We talk about the ups and downs, and learning through the process. And we talk about the times when it feels like maybe it isn’t working. We talk about all aspects of healing

In this episode we talk about the ups and downs of healing with homeopathy, working closely with your homeopath, learning more about the process and managing cases of sensitive kids, and Jody’s big WOW. If you want a place for support, join the group that we talked about: Homeopathy for PANS & PANDAS: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PANDAShomeopathy Facebook

In this episode we talk about Avery getting her first remedy, possible responses to remedies, and figuring out the nuances of getting a healing response with sensitive kids. Jody shared some of the things she wished she understood better about the healing process with homeopathy when she first got started. If you want a place

The homeopathic intake is like no other medical intake you have ever done. In this episode Jody shares her experience and tips from a mom’s perspective on how to be successful and get the most out of your first visit with a homeopath. From details about things you will want to take notes on and

In this episode, Dr. Bahr opens up about her personal recovery journey—from noticing the early signs and navigating misdiagnoses, to experiencing both treatment successes and setbacks. She shares how she discovered homeopathy and the real-life ups and downs of her healing process. With honesty and vulnerability, Dr. Bahr explains why she truly understands what families are going through and why sh...

In this episode, Jody opens up about reaching the end of the road with options in both the conventional and functional health systems. She shares how she found the courage to explore something both old and new—something she didn’t fully understand at the time, yet was willing to embrace. Jody also offers her insights on how to choose a provider who is truly the right fit for you and your journey.

In this episode, we talk about the utter overwhelm that Jody (and many other parents) feel trying to find a solution for their children suffering from PANS/PANDAS. How everything can feel scary and dangerous. How feeling like you need to control everything to minimize flares can just keep growing and growing, becoming part of your own suffering. Feeling like even with all the things, the cycle of...