{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"185: Raising Holistic Kids Naturally","description":"Ultra-processed food isn\u2019t just junk. It\u2019s engineered to hijack kids\u2019 brains, emotions, and habits. But what happens when kids themselves decide to fight back? In this powerful episode of The Soaring Child Podcast, host Dana Kay sits down with four inspiring brothers, &amp;nbsp;Abdullah, Zain, Emaad, and Qasim Ansari, known as The Holistic Kids. They are leading a wellness revolution for their generation. These young changemakers, ages 10 to 17, have ditched junk food, launched their own health podcast, and co-authored The Teen Health Revolution, a guidebook helping kids reclaim their health, energy, and focus naturally. From gut health and brain function to emotional balance and community leadership, this conversation reveals how small changes in food and mindset can spark massive transformation. Whether you\u2019re a parent looking for hope or a teen ready to make a difference, this episode will remind you that true change starts young and it\u2019s absolutely possible. LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW \u25b6  The Holistic Kids Show Podcast\u25b6The Teen Health Revolution Book\u25b6The Holistic Kids Show Website\u25b6ADHD Thrive Institute Connect with The Holistic Kids: \u25b6 Website: theholistickidsshow.com \u25b6 Instagram: @holistickidsshow  \u25b6 Facebook:&amp;nbsp;facebook.com\/theholistickidsshow  \u25b6 Book: theteenhealthrevolution.com  \u25b6 Apple Podcasts:  The Holistic Kids Show \u25b6 Spotify: The Holistic Kids Show Key Takeaways: [00:00] Ultra-processed food and how it hijacks children\u2019s brains [02:11] Meet The Holistic Kids \u2014 the brothers leading a food revolution [04:18] The science behind junk food addiction and marketing to kids [06:27] Navigating peer pressure and eating healthy at school [09:17] Why eating color and real food matters for brain and body [12:18] \u201cYou are what you eat\u201d \u2014 microbiome explained in simple terms [14:13] The gut-brain connection and ADHD [17:16] The smoothie trick: how their mom made healthy food fun [19:54] Inside The Teen Health Revolution book [22:25] Inspiring kids everywhere to take charge of their health Memorable Moments: \u201cUltra-processed food is like a science experiment \u2014 not real food.\u201d \u201cEating real food is weird now, and that\u2019s sad.\u201d \u201cFood is medicine, food is power.\u201d \u201cIf you eat junk, you\u2019re going to turn out as junk.\u201d \u201cWhat you put in your gut affects your brain \u2014 even ADHD.\u201d \u201cIt starts with breakfast \u2014 that\u2019s where change begins.\u201d \u201cWe just want teens to take back control of their bodies and lives.\u201d Dana Kay Resources: \ud83d\udd17WEBSITES: \u25b6&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/adhdthriveinstitute.com\/  \u25b6&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/dana-kay.com\/ \ud83d\udc4bSOCIALS: \u25b6 Facebook:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ADHDThriveInstitute\/  \u25b6 Instagram:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/adhdthriveinstitute\/  \u25b6 YouTube:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/ADHDThriveInstitute  \u25b6 LinkedIn:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/adhd-thrive-institute\/mycompany\/  \u25b6 Pinterest:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.pinterest.ph\/adhdthriveinstitute\/  \u25b6 Tiktok:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@adhd_thriveinstitute \ud83d\udcd5INTERNATIONAL &amp;nbsp;BEST SELLING BOOK: \u25b6 Thriving with ADHD \u2013&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/adhdthriveinstitute.com\/book\/ \ud83d\udcbbFREE MASTERCLASS \u25b6 Free Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally Masterclass -&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/bit.ly\/3GAbFQl \u2b50COURSES &amp;amp; PROGRAMS \u25b6 ADHD Parenting Course \u2013&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/info.adhdthriveinstitute.com\/parentingadhd  \u25b6 ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids Program \u2013&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/adhdthriveinstitute.com\/packages\/ &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Soaring Child: Thriving with ADHD","author_url":"http:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/402857\/site","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39089965\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/39089965"}