The Little Brain Campaign

Danielle Mitchell is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach, and co-developer of the Neurowell Plus genetic testing panel through Cognizant Group in Houston, Texas. We sat down with Danielle to explore how nutrigenomics is changing the way we understand mental health by examining the relationship between genetics, nutrition,...

Dr. Jill Crista is a licensed naturopathic doctor specializing in mold illness and environmental health. We sat down with Dr. Crista to explore why mold exposure affects some people more than others, how hidden mold can contribute to a wide range of physical and mental health symptoms, and why these cases are so often overlooked or misdiagnosed. We also discuss the science behind mold, mycotoxins,...

Kamy Moussavi is the founder of Step Together, a program that helps families understand the deeper causes behind children's eating habits, behavioral challenges, and emotional struggles. In this conversation with Dr. Lauren LaRose, we explore why issues that appear to be about food are often connected to something much bigger. Kamy shares his personal journey as a parent and discusses how fact...

Laura Hunter is a pediatric nurse, parenting expert, and co-author of Moms on Call. We sat down with Laura to explore how a simple effort to support new parents grew into one of the most trusted parenting resources in the country. Drawing from decades of experience as both a pediatric nurse and mother of twins, Laura shares the story behind Moms on Call, the lessons she learned from working direct...

Rita Sverdlova is a Pediatric Occupational Therapist and the founder of Playwell Brooklyn. We sat down with Rita to talk about how a simple idea grew into a community-centered space where children can play, build skills, and connect with others outside of traditional therapy settings. Drawing from nearly two decades of experience working with children and families, Rita shares what she learned abo...

Kelly Komisaruk is a feeding specialist and speech language pathologist with Food 4 Thought Therapy. We sat down with Kelly to talk about the difference between typical picky eating and Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), a condition that can have a major impact on a child’s nutrition, development, and quality of life. We explored how feeding challenges develop, the role anxiety and...

Dr. Alice Hoyt is an allergist and the leader of the Hoyt Institute of Food Allergy. We sat down with Dr. Hoyt to unpack the growing rise of food allergies, what may actually be driving the increase, and how modern medicine is evolving when it comes to prevention and treatment. From peanut allergies and anaphylaxis to lesser-known conditions like FPIES and eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), we explor...

Rebecca Louth is a neurofeedback specialist and founder of Waves Matter LLC in Virginia. We sat down with Rebecca to break down what neurofeedback actually is, how it works, and why it has become such a powerful tool for helping children and adults struggling with ADHD, anxiety, trauma, sleep issues, emotional regulation, and more. Drawing from her background in education, Rebecca explains how her...

Towny Robinson is the CEO of JayMac Pharmaceuticals and an expert in methylation, genetics, and psychiatric disorders. We talk with Towny about a newly published ADHD study involving Enlyte, a nutritional supplement designed to support methylation pathways in children with ADHD. Together, we break down what methylation is, how genetic mutations can impact brain chemistry, and why these pathways ma...

Dr. Erik Hanson joins us to break down the science, myths, and realities behind brain health supplements. We dive into why he created his own supplement after seeing a gap between flashy marketing and actual evidence, and how he approached building a formula rooted in research, not hype. We explore the key ingredients he chose, including B vitamins, magnesium, lion’s mane, and lithium orotate, and...

Dr. Susan Fox is a Board Certified Expert in Reproductive Health and Fertility with over two decades of experience helping women navigate fertility, pregnancy, postpartum health, and perimenopause. We talk with Dr. Fox about her integrative approach using Chinese medicine, acupuncture, and functional medicine to uncover the root causes of infertility. From PCOS and endometriosis to diminished ovar...

Dr. Courtney Lewis is a clinical psychologist who provides evidence-based treatment for children, adolescents, and young adults struggling with depression, anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), selective mutism, specific phobias, and difficult-to-manage behaviors. We sit down with Dr. Lewis to break down what OCD actually is, how it shows up in kids, and why it’s so often misunde...

Dr. Lauren LaRose is a board-certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist who takes a closer look at oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) and why she believes the diagnosis is often misunderstood. We break down the DSM-5 criteria for ODD while challenging the idea that it should stand alone, exploring how these behaviors are often symptoms of deeper underlying conditions like ADHD, anxiety,...

This episode includes discussion of suicidal ideation and self-harm thoughts. Listener discretion is advised. Gabriella True is the president of ASPIRE, Alliance to Solve PANS & Immune-Related Encephalopathies. We talk with Gabriella about the work ASPIRE is doing to bridge the gap between families, schools, and medical providers, while raising awareness around PANS and PANDAS. She shares how...

Dr. Lacey Ellis is a licensed psychologist and founder of Acorn Pediatric Consulting. We talk through her journey from building a multidisciplinary children’s center to creating a more flexible, consultation-based model that supports both families and schools. She shares how burnout and overwhelming demand led her to rethink traditional care, and how her current approach expands access through ass...

Rebecca Connick and Nicole Bryson are the co-owners of Ripple Child Development. We talk with them about their approach to supporting children’s growth through developmental therapy, what sets their model apart, and how they work with families to better understand each child’s unique needs. We explore how early intervention, play-based strategies, and individualized care can make a meaningful impa...

Kimberly Bradley is an occupational therapist who specializes in sensory processing, fine motor coordination, and functional writing difficulties, and the founder of Connection Across the Spectrum. In this conversation with host Lauren LaRose, we explore the growing challenges around picky eating and feeding disorders in children. Kimberly shares insights from her decades of pediatric experience,...

Dr. Lauren LaRose is a board-certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist, and she takes a personal and clinical deep dive into PANS and PANDAS. We break down what Pediatric Acute Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) and its strep-triggered subset, PANDAS, actually are—forms of autoimmune encephalitis where the immune system mistakenly attacks the basal ganglia, leading to sudden-onset OC...

Collin McConnell is a Speech-Language Pathologist who focuses on social-emotional learning, sensory integration, and brain integration. In this conversation, we break down how retained primitive reflexes, nervous system dysregulation, and early life stressors—like birth trauma, C-sections, and gut issues—can contribute to behaviors often labeled as ADHD, autism, dyslexia, anxiety, and defiance. Co...

This episode includes brief references to childhood abuse and family trauma shared in the context of the guest’s personal story. Listener discretion is advised. Kirk Martin is the host of the Calm Parenting Podcast, and he joins us to talk about what it really takes to parent strong-willed kids. We dig into how his own upbringing shaped his early parenting style, the turning points that forced him...

Victoria Lenormand is a mother, activist, and the author of The Magic Of Not Fitting In: A Story of Family Empowerment in Changing Times , and she joins us to share her family’s powerful journey raising a neurodivergent child. We talk openly about the isolation, guilt, and self-doubt so many parents experience when their child doesn’t fit neatly into traditional systems, especially school, and how...

Dr. Elisa Song is an integrative pediatrician and the author of Healthy Kids, Happy Kids , and she joins us to break down how the gut microbiome shapes children’s physical, immune, and mental health. We dig into what the gut microbiome actually is, why it plays such a powerful role in brain development and emotional regulation, and how common childhood exposures—like antibiotics, antacids, ultra-p...

Towny Robinson, CEO of JayMac Pharmaceuticals and inventor of EnLyte, joins us to break down the science of methylation and why it plays such a critical role in mental health, brain development, and overall wellness. We dig into how the brain uses nutrients, especially B vitamins, to produce neurotransmitters like serotonin, dopamine, and GABA, and why disruptions in this process can show up as de...

Dr. Rosalie Greenberg is an adult, child, and adolescent psychiatrist with decades of clinical experience, and she joins us to unpack how her understanding of pediatric mental illness radically shifted over the course of her career. Trained at Columbia during the early days of pediatric mood disorder research, Dr. Greenberg became a specialist in childhood bipolar disorder before encountering moun...

Dana Carretta-Stein is a certified EMDR therapist, mom, and the owner of Peaceful Living Mental Health Counseling, and she joins us to break down what EMDR actually is, how it works, and who it’s for. We dig straight into how trauma reshapes the brain and nervous system, why EMDR focuses on what happened to you rather than symptom management, and what the therapy looks like in real life. We also s...