{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"184: Cain Runyan\u2019s Story: A 10-Year-Old\u2019s ADHD Transformation","description":"What if your child could tell you, in their own words, what it feels like to thrive with ADHD? In this inspiring episode of The Soaring Child Podcast, host Dana Kay sits down with 10-year-old Cain Runyan, a graduate of the ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids, to hear his firsthand story of transformation \u2014 from daily meltdowns and dysregulation to calm, confidence, and joy. Cain shares what it was like before the program, at the age of 6, how changing his diet and learning about his body helped him feel more in control, and how he navigates social moments when others eat foods he can\u2019t. His honesty and wisdom are beyond his years, offering parents an inside look at what it\u2019s like for a child to not just follow a plan , but truly own their progress. Whether you\u2019re feeling uncertain about natural approaches for your child or just need hope from another child who\u2019s lived it, this episode will show you what\u2019s possible when kids are empowered to thrive. LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW \u25b6 ADHD Thrive Institute\u25b6 Free Breakfast Guide\u25b6 Dye-Free for ADHD Course\u25b6 Book a Free Consultation Key Takeaways: [01:07] Meet Cain Runyan and hear what life was like before the ADHD Thrive Method [03:13] The frustration of wanting to have a good day but feeling out of control [04:24] Finding peace with food differences and learning to see them as something positive [06:30] How Cain\u2019s mom helped him feel included with healthy alternatives at parties [09:37] How the program changed his mindset and helped him take ownership of his health [10:09] Understanding what was going wrong and how diet made everything click [12:56] Feeling calmer, more focused, and in control of emotions [14:54] Cain\u2019s powerful message to other kids: \u201cAll of this is worth it.\u201d [17:57] Cain\u2019s health tip for families \u2014 \u201cIf you can\u2019t pronounce it, you probably shouldn\u2019t get it.\u201d [20:31] Dana\u2019s emotional closing and encouragement for parents ready to start their own journey Memorable Moments: \u201cI just wanted to have a good day, but my body wouldn\u2019t let me.\u201d \u201cEverything really happens for a reason. Maybe this was meant to be.\u201d \u201cThere are a bunch of things that taste exactly the same or better.\u201d \u201cThis program really helped because it figured out what was going wrong.\u201d \u201cIt feels calmer. It feels easier to block out some things.\u201d \u201cAll this is worth it. Even if you have to do things you don\u2019t want to do, you\u2019ll feel better in the end.\u201d \u201cIf you can\u2019t pronounce it, you probably shouldn\u2019t get it.\u201d \u201cI was nervous at first, but then it felt like going down a spring \u2014 it just flowed.\u201d  \u201cIf you\u2019re ready to start helping your own child feel better in their body and brain\u2026\u201d Dana Kay Resources: \ud83d\udd17WEBSITES: \u25b6 https:\/\/adhdthriveinstitute.com\/ \u25b6 https:\/\/dana-kay.com\/ \ud83d\udc4bSOCIALS: \u25b6 Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ADHDThriveInstitute\/ \u25b6 Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/adhdthriveinstitute\/ \u25b6 YouTube: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/ADHDThriveInstitute \u25b6 LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/adhd-thrive-institute\/mycompany\/ \u25b6 Pinterest: https:\/\/www.pinterest.ph\/adhdthriveinstitute\/ \u25b6 Tiktok: https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@adhd_thriveinstitute \ud83d\udcd5INTERNATIONAL  BEST SELLING BOOK: \u25b6 Thriving with ADHD \u2013 https:\/\/adhdthriveinstitute.com\/book\/ \ud83d\udcbbFREE MASTERCLASS \u25b6 Free Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally Masterclass - https:\/\/bit.ly\/3GAbFQl \u2b50COURSES & PROGRAMS \u25b6 ADHD Parenting Course \u2013 https:\/\/info.adhdthriveinstitute.com\/parentingadhd \u25b6 ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids Program \u2013 https:\/\/adhdthriveinstitute.com\/packages\/   ","author_name":"Soaring Child: Thriving with ADHD","author_url":"http:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/402857\/site","html":"