Episodes
Tuesday Oct 05, 2021
Tuesday Oct 05, 2021
PANDAS/PANS Awareness Day is October 9, 2021 in many jurisdictions. To learn more about PANDAS/PANS, this week we speak with Gabriella True, President of US-based ASPIRE (Alliance to Solve PANS & Immune-Related Encephalopathies).
Gabriella has been a leader in the PANS and autism communities since 2008. She has also worked with the Connecticut PANS PANDAS Partnership, New England PANS/PANDAS Association and sat on the PANDAS/PANS Advisory Council to the Department of Health for Connecticut. In addition to her work in the PANS community, Gabriella is also The Autism Community in Action (TACA) Connecticut Chapter Coordinator and has volunteered for them for ten years. Gabriella is a parent to two children with PANS, one who also has autism.
We talk about everything PANDAS/PANS including what Aspire will be undertaking in the future, some of the current issues families are facing and where to find support.
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As always, this podcast is based on experiences and should not be construed as medical or professional advice. Please speak with your own medical professional.
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Ben struggles with his mental health following an infection. He visits countless doctors and endures endless treatments all while trying to manage middle grade trials like his family moving, his first crush and playing competitive sports. This heartwarming story will build empathy and give you a glimpse into how Ben keeps hope for the future.
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Tuesday May 25, 2021
Tuesday May 25, 2021
In this week's episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Selvi Vasudevan, MD. We learn about her struggle with Crohn's disease and the steps that she took to overcome this life-threatening condition. We learn valuable tips that can be applied to not only Crohn's Disease, but other chronic health conditions as well, and how we can take control of our health. Visit Dr. Selvi at her website to learn more about her coaching program.
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As always, this podcast is based on experiences and should not be construed as medical or professional advice. Please speak with a medical professional.
My new middle-grade fiction novel Pendulum by S.E. German is available on FriesenPress, Barnes and Noble, Amazon Worldwide (Amazon.com, Amazon.ca) and more!
The novel follows a young boy whose personality and behaviour changes overnight from happy, funny, energetic and silly to anxious, obsessive, emotional, angry and depressed. After visiting over 20 doctors, getting seven misdiagnoses and his mental health declining further, the boy is finally diagnosed with a little-known and understood disorder without a cure called Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS). The heartwarming story follows the boy as he enters middle grade with regular school and peer challenges, moving for a healthy lifestyle and continues to cope with mental health issues like anxiety, OCD and depression.
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Tuesday May 04, 2021
Episode 65: Homeopathic Treatment of PANDAS and PANS with Dr. Jennifer Bahr
Tuesday May 04, 2021
Tuesday May 04, 2021
On this week’s episode, I have the opportunity to interview Dr. Jennifer Bahr of Resilience Naturopathic on homeopathic treatments for PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated With Streptococcal Infections) and PANS (Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome). We talk about how homeopathy works, what the treatment entails, how it differs from conventional medicine in treating PANDAS/PANS and what the long-term effects of treatment are. You will not want to miss this conversation! Check out Dr. Bahr on Facebook and her Homeopathy for PANDAS and PANS Facebook Group as well.
As always, this podcast is based on experiences and should not be construed as medical or professional advice. Please speak with a medical professional.
My new middle-grade fiction novel Pendulum by S.E. German is available on FriesenPress, Barnes and Noble, Amazon Worldwide (Amazon.com, Amazon.ca) and more!
The novel follows a young boy whose personality and behaviour changes overnight from happy, funny, energetic and silly to anxious, obsessive, emotional, angry and depressed. After visiting over 20 doctors, getting seven misdiagnoses and his mental health declining further, the boy is finally diagnosed with a little-known and understood disorder without a cure called Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS). The heartwarming story follows the boy as he enters middle grade with regular school and peer challenges, moving for a healthy lifestyle and continues to cope with mental health issues like anxiety, OCD and depression.
Check out the Real Life Project Co. webpage to sign up for the email list and receive a free Self-Care Calendar !
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Follow me on IG: @saraladygluten and visit the Learning to Slay the Beasts
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Blog: www.theallergybeast.wordpress.com
Tuesday Apr 27, 2021
Episode 64: PANDAS/PANS Options & Pendulum by S.E. German Chapter 1
Tuesday Apr 27, 2021
Tuesday Apr 27, 2021
On this week’s episode, I provide an overview of some of my recent learnings on PANDAS/PANS from the Get Unstuck Parenting Summit hosted by Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, a conversation with Dr. Jennifer Bahr, a webinar, the Ultimate Health Podcast with Dr. Tom O'Bryan, and other treatment opportunities. I also talk about the dilemma that many families feel in terms of how to choose their next step to optimize their child's health.
I also provide the audio version of the first chapter of my new middle-grade novel Pendulum by S.E. German. If you are interested in sampling this heartwarming story, you can listen for free! Pendulum follows the story of a young boy that experiences mental health challenges (anxiety, OCD, depression), ADHD and tics following an infection, a disorder called PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated With Streptococcal Infections).
This book can act as a catalyst to start conversations about mental health with your child. Here are some prompts:
As always, this podcast is based on experiences and should not be construed as medical or professional advice. Please speak with a medical professional.
My new middle-grade fiction novel Pendulum by S.E. German is available on FriesenPress, Barnes and Noble, Amazon Worldwide (Amazon.com, Amazon.ca) and more!
The novel follows a young boy whose personality and behaviour changes overnight from happy, funny, energetic and silly to anxious, obsessive, emotional, angry and depressed. After visiting over 20 doctors, getting seven misdiagnoses and his mental health declining further, the boy is finally diagnosed with a little-known and understood disorder without a cure called Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS). The heartwarming story follows the boy as he enters middle grade with regular school and peer challenges, moving for a healthy lifestyle and continues to cope with mental health issues like anxiety, OCD and depression.
Check out the Real Life Project Co. webpage to sign up for the email list and receive a free Self-Care Calendar!
Please subscribe, review & share the Podcast!
Follow me on IG: @saraladygluten and visit the Learning to Slay the Beasts
Page: Real Life Project Co.
Blog: www.theallergybeast.wordpress.com
Tuesday Mar 30, 2021
Episode 60: Micro-Meditation
Tuesday Mar 30, 2021
Tuesday Mar 30, 2021
After my conversation with Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge in Episode 59 (Treating PANDAS, PANS and Lyme with Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge), I was really struck by the benefits on finding 10 minutes per day to calm our nervous system. Dr. Roseann suggested neurofeedback, biofeedback, gratitude journaling, 4-7-8 breathing and meditation as options for this daily practice.
To help get you started, this week I am bringing you a five minute micro-meditation. You can pair this meditation with another practice, or do it twice to get in your 10 minutes. Enjoy!
As always, this podcast is based on experiences and should not be construed as medical or professional advice. Please speak with a medical professional.
My new middle-grade fiction novel Pendulum by S.E. German is available on FriesenPress, Barnes and Noble, Amazon Worldwide (Amazon.com, Amazon.ca) and more! The novel follows a young boy as he changes overnight from happy and silly to angry and anxious. We learn that he has developed a neuroimmune disorder called PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Streptococcal Infection). We hear the boy's unique perspective through his diagnosis, treatment and middle-grade experiences while experiencing tics, OCD, anxiety and more.
Check out the Real Life Project Co. webpage to sign up for the email list and receive a free Self-Care Calendar!
Please subscribe, review & share the Podcast!
Follow me on IG: @saraladygluten and visit the Learning to Slay the Beasts
Page: Real Life Project Co.
Tuesday Feb 02, 2021
Tuesday Feb 02, 2021
In this episode, I speak with Marnie (IG: @marniedeschenes and FB: Marnie Deschenes) and Richard Deschenes on their family's experience with PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Streptococcal Infections). They also speak about their recent efforts to help the PANDAS/PANS community through establishing the "Inflamed Brain Alliance".
As always, this podcast is based on experiences and should not be construed as medical or professional advice. Please speak with a medical professional.
Please subscribe, review & share the Podcast!
Follow me on IG: @saraladygluten and visit the Learning to Slay the Beasts Blog: www.theallergybeast.wordpress.com