147 [Encore] Picky Eating and Down Syndrome - the fundamentals with Dr. Kay Toomey

07/10/24 • 46 min

Today’s episode is one of a kind - an expert leads us into incredible detail into the physical and physiological principles behind picky eating and other feeding disorders, specially in children and adults with Down syndrome.

If that sounds complex, I assure you that while it is complex, it is not complicated. Dr. Kay Toomey, in this episode talks to us about postural stability and breathing and how they relate to Feeding Delays.

I love it when an expert takes us back to the basics. We are often so busy looking for hacks to a particular issue that we lose track of the fundamentals. This episode is just that - a journey back to the very basics, so we can pick up what we missed and address the root cause of picky eating.

You can find Dr. Toomey at www.sosapproachtofeeding.com and you can find her freebie made just for you - a collection of Low Oral Motor Demand Foods at www.functionalnutritionforkids.com/feedingsos

Clicking on the above link will also give you an ACTION handout of this podcast.

Disclaimer: The information in this Podcast is for educational purposes only. Vaishnavi Sarathy, Ph.D. is an educator, not a doctor, specifically not your child’s doctor. Please consult your physician before implementing any supplement or diet recommendations.

You can find Dr. Toomey at www.sosapproachtofeeding.com and you can find her freebie made just for you - a collection of Low Oral Motor Demand Foods at www.functionalnutritionforkids.com/feedingsos

Clicking on the above link will also give you an ACTION handout of this podcast.

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146 Upgrade your Vagus Nerve with Dr. Navaz Habib

We explore the vagus nerve, your body’s communication superhighway some more this week, with Dr. Navaz Habib!

Upgrading the vagus nerve is key to anti-inflammatory activity, to supporting nervous system function and mood regulation.

If you are looking to reduce your child’s anxiety, to help them switch easily from fight-or-flight to rest-and-digest, here are a few ways Dr. Navaz suggests:

Supporting Nutrition and Gut Health [download your gut health kit here]
Finding your breath: Diaphragmatic breathing through your nose [Use this link to explore your breath with Dr. Vaish - she is a volunteer teacher in this breathing workshop]

You can connect with Dr. Navaz Habib at drnavazhabib.com or www.healthupgraded.com

He is the host of "The Health Upgrade Podcast" and the author of the book "Upgrade Your Vagus Nerve."

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148 Financial Planning for your child with disability

We explore essential planning for parents of children with disabilities with CPA and estate attorney James Lange!

Note and disclaimer - this episode deviates from our previous episodes in that it is about financial planning and how to provide for our kids after us. Please use your usual due diligence and research before implementing these strategies. Also please note that this episode is very US-centric.

James shares his personal experience and provides valuable insights, emphasizing three critical steps: getting the child approved for SSI or SSDI, creating a special needs trust for estate planning, and optimizing taxes through Roth IRA conversions.

James offers a free book, 'Retire Secure for Parents of a Child with a Disability,' and a virtual summit for further resources and support.

Connect with James Lange at www.paytaxeslater.com and explore his book, “Retire Secure for Parents of a Child with a Disability,” for more detailed guidance.