Key Takeaways:
[01:11] Tiffany’s early signs: “We just knew something was different”
[04:57] The heartbreak of self-isolation and parenting guilt
[06:04] Medication feels like the only option — until it goes too far
[10:23] The dangers of overmedication and a life-threatening ER visit
[15:04] The moment everything changed: discovering a new approach
[20:29] Bedtime breakthroughs and unexpected calm
[24:00] Parasites, food sensitivities, and the real root causes
[28:10] A pediatrician’s surprise: the progress was undeniable
[31:05] Back to school with confidence — and self-advocacy
[34:06] A successful family vacation (yes, even at Disney!)
[39:53] Tiffany’s advice to parents: “Don’t give up. Start somewhere.”
[42:59] The most powerful tip: be open, be vulnerable, and go all in
Memorable Moments:
“We weren’t parenting anymore , we were surviving.”
“We were walking on eggshells for years, just waiting for it to get better… and it never did.”
“Our happy little guy disappeared. The meds took that sparkle right out of his eyes.”
“He was on three medications , ADHD, anxiety, and antipsychotic. And then we ended up in the emergency room.”
“His hormone levels were so high, they couldn’t believe a child his age was on that dosage.”
“When I looked at him in that hospital bed, I said: This ends now. I will never let this happen again.”
“If you’re going to do this halfway, you’re going to get halfway results.”
“For the first time, we saw our son. Not the meltdowns, not the impulsivity just him.”
“He walked into class, told his teacher he wasn’t having a good morning, and asked to go to the calming room. That was everything.”
“We went to Disney World. That would’ve been impossible a year ago. He thrived.”
“His ADHD isn’t something to fix. It’s part of who he is and he’s thriving with it.”
“Don’t give up. If it’s not working now, it’s not going to magically start working later.”
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