The Holistic Kids (Abdullah, Zain, Emaad, and Qasim Ansari)

The Holistic Kids Show

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Hosted by siblings Abdullah, Zain, Emaad, and Qasim Ansari — national speakers and co-authors of The Teen Health Revolution — this groundbreaking podcast is for kids, by kids! Each episode dives into how young people can take charge of their mind, body, and soul health through holistic, science-backed, and expert conversations. Join the hosts as they interview top doctors, scientists, thought leaders, and change-makers from around the world — exploring topics like mental wellness, nutrition, mindfulness, purpose, finance, and resilience. With fun, curiosity, and heart, The Holistic Kids' Show...

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The Holistic Kids (Abdullah, Zain, Emaad, and Qasim Ansari)

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Developing Inner Strength: A Teacher's Mission to Prevent Teen Suicide 10.07.2026 36:20

Timestamps : 00:00 — Introduction & teen mental health statistics 01:47 — John Perricone's background and why he became a teacher 03:00 — From classroom teacher to national keynote speaker 06:38 — The "Developing Inner Strength" assembly origin story 08:23 — A defining difficult experience: the "narc" rumor story 14:15 — Facades and social masks — why teens hide who they are 16:37 — Understanding...

Bedtime Stories as Medicine: How Kathryn Nicolai Helps Teens Sleep, Heal, and Calm Their Nervous System 03.07.2026 26:48

TimeStamps : 00:00 — Intro — Welcome to the Holistic Kids Show 00:54 — The Teen Sleep Crisis — 77% Fall Short 01:28 — Meet Kathryn Nicolai — Guest Introduction 02:25 — Kathryn's Origin Story — Bedtime Stories Since Age 4 04:40 — Why "Nothing Much Happens" — The Science of Predictability & Safety 08:17 — Why Can't We Sleep? Understanding Stress Cycles 09:49 — Why Stories Work — The Neurosc...

Teens Who Talk: Understanding Each Other with Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart 26.06.2026 30:42

Timestamps : 00:00 — Intro & Welcome to the Holistic Kids Show 00:55 — Meet Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart 01:46 — Dr. Lockhart's Origin Story: From Fashion to Psychology 03:38 — The Biggest Communication Struggle Between Teens & Parents 04:24 — #1 Thing Parents Can Do to Connect With Their Teen 05:58 — Is This Generation More Emotionally Overwhelmed? Tech & AI's Impact 08:26 — Does Technology Help or H...

Tired Kids: Uncover the Real Causes of Fatigue & Simple Habits to Get Your Energy Back 19.06.2026 25:34

Timestamps : 00:12 — Introduction — Meet the Holistic Kids hosts & welcome Dr. Evan Hirsch 00:23 — The Fatigue Epidemic in Kids — Why kids today are chronically tired 01:30 — Dr. Hirsch's Origin Story — From conventional medicine to holistic fatigue specialist 02:18 — His Personal Battle — Dr. Hirsch's own chronic fatigue syndrome diagnosis 02:50 — The Toxic Five — Heavy metals, mold, chemicals,...

Weight Health, Not Weight Loss: What Kids Need to Know About Hormones, Gut Health & Growing Strong 12.06.2026 33:15

Timestamps : 00:00 — Intro — Welcome to the Holistic Kids Show 00:20 — The Childhood Obesity Crisis: The Numbers 01:14 — Guest Introduction: Ashley Koff, RD 02:12 — Ashley's Personal Story & What Drove Her Mission 04:34 — Rethinking Weight: It's a Signal, Not a Sentence 05:15 — Introducing Your Best Shot & Weight Health 06:07 — Understanding Hormones: GLP-1, GIP, CCK & PYY Explained Simply 08:15...

Transform Your Health from the Inside Out: Mind, Body & Spirit with Dylan Gemelli 05.06.2026 34:46

Timestamps : 00:00 — Introduction & Meet the Holistic Kids 01:31 — Introducing Dylan Gemelli: Wellness Revolutionary 03:13 — Dylan's Backstory: From Athlete to Prison to Purpose 07:19 — What Are Peptides? A Beginner's Breakdown 09:44 — Types of Peptides: Healing, Growth & Weight Loss 15:19 — Mind & Body for Kids: Dealing with Pressure & Bullying 20:13 — What Does "Being Healthy" Really Mean? 24:08...

Cancer Is Not Just an Old Person's Disease: Dr. Jenn Simmons on Prevention, Root Causes & Kids' Health 29.05.2026 32:30

Timestamps : 00:21 — Cancer is no longer just an old person's disease 01:40 — Introducing Dr. Jenn Simmons 02:48 — Why she left conventional surgery 03:03 — Her own cancer diagnosis & questioning conventional treatment 04:25 — Refusing treatment & following her inner voice 07:22 — Discovering functional medicine & Dr. Mark Hyman 08:32 — The tumor is the symptom, not the problem 09:52 — From surgeo...

Strong Moms, Strong Kids: The Fitness & Hormone Reset with Debra Atkinson 21.05.2026 29:49

Timestamps 00:00 — Intro & Show Opening 01:00 — Why Strong Moms = Strong Kids 01:30 — Meet Debra Atkinson 03:31 — Debra's Journey & Mission 05:28 — Why Moms Must Put Themselves First 07:37 — Where to Start: Food & Movement 08:52 — Minimum Exercise for Busy Moms 09:14 — The Harvard Hotel Maid Study 11:19 — Best Exercises for Moms 15:36 — Hormones & Mood Swings 16:26 — Serotonin, Dopamine & Oxytoci...

Building Strong Bones Starts Now: Why Your Teen Years Are the Most Critical Time for Bone Health 15.05.2026 29:03

Timestamps : 00:00 — Intro – Welcome to The Holistic Kids Show 00:20 — Why Bone Health Matters for Teens 00:50 — Meet Dr. Doug Lucas – His Background & Mission 02:55 — From Ballet Dancer to Orthopedic Surgeon 05:55 — Why Teen Years Are Critical for Bone Health 06:45 — Sedentary Lifestyles & Screen Time Are Hurting Kids' Bones 08:12 — Can Kids Actually Build Stronger Bones? 09:22 — "Genetics Load t...

Breaking Free from Big Tech: Catherine Price on Reclaiming Your Life from Screens 08.05.2026 35:47

Timestamps : 0:00 — Intro & Welcome 1:04 — Introducing Catherine Price 2:43 — Catherine's Origin Story 4:43 — Why She Wrote The Amazing Generation 8:05 — How Screen Time Harms Kids' Mental Health 8:50 — The Shocking Screen Time Stats 10:31 — You're Making Money for Big Tech 12:05 — Do Kids Feel Better Off Screens? 13:54 — Big Tech vs. The Tobacco Industry 18:37 — The Power of Nature & Real-World P...

232. Eat to Thrive: Dr. Joel Fuhrman on Nutrition, G-BOMBS, and Growing Up Healthy 01.05.2026 36:08

Timestamps : 0:00 - Intro & Welcome to The Holistic Kid Show 2:03 - Dr. Fuhrman's origin story — from figure skating to nutrition medicine 4:55 - What does true health look like for kids & teens? 8:57 - Introducing G-BOMBS — the 6 most powerful disease-fighting foods 13:08 - Plant protein vs. animal protein — the secret to longevity & athletic performance 15:30 - Tips for picky eaters — how to int...

231. Breaking Big Food: How Big Tobacco Hijacked America's Food System — With Patrick Sullivan Jr. & Ashley Leroux Sullivan 24.04.2026 31:35

Timestamps : 0:00 - Introduction – Welcome to The Holistic Kids Show 0:51 - Meet the Guests – Patrick Sullivan Jr. & Ashley Leroux Sullivan 3:12 - Their Journey – How They Got Into Food Advocacy 4:00 - Big Tobacco Bought Big Food – The 1980s Takeover 7:36 - The Making of Breaking Big Food Documentary 8:44 - Ashley's Mold Test & The Birth of Firefly Organic Coffee 12:00 - Shocking Stats – Chronic...

230. Feed Your Mind: Dr. Drew Ramsey on Food, Mood, and Teen Mental Health 17.04.2026 30:00

Timestamps: 00:00 — Introduction & Welcome to The Holistic Kids Show 01:53 — Meet Dr. Drew Ramsey: His Story & What Drives Him 03:17 — How a Psychiatrist Started Incorporating Food Into Mental Health 06:10 — The Teen Mental Health Crisis: Depression, Anxiety & Social Media 08:30 — How Food Affects the Brain & Changes Your Mood 10:06 — Neuroplasticity: Brain Growth, Repair & the Role of Nutrition 1...

229. Skin Deep: A Teen's Guide to Acne, Sunscreen & Holistic Skin Health with Dr. Mamina Turegano 10.04.2026 28:14

Timestamps: 00:00 — Intro & Welcome 00:28 — Skin: Our Largest Organ 01:28 — Meet Dr. Mamina Turegano, MD 02:29 — What is Integrative Dermatology? 03:59 — Dr. Mamina's Holistic Journey 06:10 — UV Rays, Sun Damage & Skin Cancer 11:30 — Mineral vs. Chemical Sunscreens 13:00 — Is Sunscreen Safe? The Benzene Controversy 14:55 — Daily Skincare Basics for Teens 16:49 — Why Teens Get Acne 19:13 — Diet, Su...

228. Pre-Ramadan Revival with Dr. Madiha Saeed 02.04.2026 1:33:35

Timestamps: 00:14 - Welcome & Introduction 02:32 - What is Ramadan? 04:53 - Taqwa & Decision Making 07:30 - The Hidden Key to Taqwa 13:25 - Fasting & Gut Health 14:31 - Fasting & Brain Health 18:22 - Lifestyle Disease Crisis 19:18 - Back to the Quran 22:35 - The Quranic Food Prescription 27:30 - Optimizing Your Ramadan 30:19 - Digestive Health & Nutrition 33:00 - Hidden Toxins in Food 38:11 - Dec...

227. Building Leaders: Momin Ahmed on Empowering 18,000 Students Through Model UN Academy 27.03.2026 20:49

Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:33 - Meet Momin Ahmed, Forbes 30 Under 30 02:19 - Getting started with Model UN in 6th grade 03:10 - University of Chicago conference turning point 05:16 - Writing educational guides 06:10 - Building Model UN Academy nonprofit 06:53 - Impact: 18,000 students, 101 countries, 104 languages 07:45 - Fox News, Forbes & UN partnerships 08:26 - Why age shouldn't limit...

226. Decoding Your Mind: Dr. Yasmine Saad on Emotions & Mental Health 20.03.2026 30:34

Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction & Youth Mental Health Crisis 01:00 - Meet Dr. Yasmine Saad: The Wise Psychologist 02:25 - Dr. Saad's Origin Story: From Paris to Psychology 03:56 - Learning to Understand Your Own Emotions 05:07 - What Does "Decoding Thoughts" Really Mean? 08:52 - How to Shift Your Mindset & Change Negative Patterns 09:25 - Understanding Sadness, Depression & Purpose 15:20 - Why Te...

225. Teen Health Revolution - Taking Control of Your Health 13.03.2026 24:54

Timestamps: 00:00 - Welcome & Introduction 01:40 - Understanding Chronic Conditions 02:40 - Digestive Health & Rainbow Foods 03:33 - Fermented Foods & Probiotics 04:32 - Balancing Hormones Through Nutrition 05:25 - Detoxification & Reducing Toxins 06:37 - Managing Stress & Exercise 07:46 - Exercise Benefits 09:22 - Building Supportive Community 11:42 - The Book: 20 Chronic Conditions 13:50 - Recip...

224. Hidden Dangers in Your Home: How Mold Affects Kids' Health 06.03.2026 34:01

Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 01:41 - Dr. K's Journey to Discovering Mold 03:00 - The Case That Changed Everything 06:35 - What Optimal Health Really Looks Like 09:13 - How Mold Affects Children's Health 12:27 - What Is Mold? 13:50 - The Toxic Gases Mold Releases 15:20 - Warning Signs of Mold Exposure 19:32 - The Mold and Autism Connection 22:13 - How to Test for Mold in Your Home 24:30 - What...

223. Understanding EMFs and Detox: Dr. Wendy Myers on Protecting Kids from Environmental Toxins 27.02.2026 29:32

Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction & Toxic Soup Overview 01:49 - Dr. Wendy Myers' Origin Story 03:15 - Introduction to Detoxification 03:48 - What Are EMFs? 06:10 - Why EMFs Matter for Kids & Teens 09:07 - The Electronic Babysitter Problem 10:30 - Tips for Limiting Kids' Screen Time 12:16 - Engaging vs. Electronic Parenting 15:21 - Hardwiring & Alternative Solutions 16:40 - Sleeping with Phones Disc...

222. The Teen Health Revolution: Navigate Your Decisions with Mindfulness 20.02.2026 15:03

Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction & What is Mindfulness? 01:28 - Teen Brain Development & Risk-Taking 02:50 - Create Your Own Path 04:45 - Building Independence & Life Skills 06:34 - Q&A: Why Aren't Teens Mindful Today? 08:50 - Q&A: Morning Routines & Habits 12:19 - Q&A: Managing Frustration Mindfully 12:50 - About The Teen Health Revolution Book Welcome to The Holistic Kids Show's Monday LIVE se...

221. Empowering Teens in the Kitchen: Building Confidence Through Real Food 13.02.2026 24:35

Timestamps: 00:10 - Introduction 01:11 - Meet Katie Kimball 01:24 - Gradual Release of Responsibility 03:18 - Essential Skills Before Launch 06:46 - Letting Teens Fail Safely 09:58 - Kitchen Failures & Learning 11:53 - Mental Health Benefits 14:32 - Teens Cook Real Food Course 16:13 - Building Community 18:02 - Course Deep Dive 22:42 - Key Takeaways Join teen hosts Dane, Ziad, and Abdullah from...

220. Teen Health: The Power of Gratitude and Spiritual Wellness 06.02.2026 14:59

Timestamps: 00:00 - Welcome & Introduction 00:49 - The Problem: Negativity in Virtual World 01:40 - The Power of Gratitude 02:25 - Morning Gratitude Practices 03:38 - Focus on Happy Memories 04:00 - Finding Your Higher Purpose 04:30 - The Science of Purpose 05:08 - Q&A: Carbs & Healthy Alternatives 06:27 - Mind, Body & Soul Connection 06:55 - Advice for Parents 07:46 - Failure as Part o...

219. Teen Health Revolution Live - Invest in Sleep 30.01.2026 17:13

Timestamps: 00:00 - Welcome & Book Announcement 01:00 - Why Sleep Matters 02:13 - How Much Sleep Teens Need 03:05 - Building a Bedtime Routine 03:45 - Blue Light & EMF Dangers 04:52 - Foods That Help You Sleep 05:23 - Morning Light & Grounding 06:08 - Evening Wind-Down Strategies 07:49 - Q&A: Reading Before Bed 08:31 - Creating the Perfect Sleep Environment 09:35 - Plants & Air Quality 10:53 - Wha...

218. Finding Your Purpose: Dr. Fab Mancini on Teen Health, Self-Discovery & Breaking Limiting Beliefs 23.01.2026 31:12

Timestamps: 00:00 - Welcome & Introduction 02:05 - Dr. Fab's Journey from Colombia 04:10 - The Be-Do-Have Formula 06:20 - The Power of Youth 09:31 - Overcoming Limiting Beliefs 14:03 - The Teen Health Crisis 15:31 - Three Keys to Teen Health 16:22 - Organic Foods Over Processed 16:48 - High-Interval Training 17:49 - Finding a Holistic Doctor 19:04 - The Five People Rule 20:55 - Finding Your Purpos...