ADHD Superpowers: How to Help Kids Focus and Thrive Without Meds With Dana Kay

Something shifts when you realize your child’s behavior isn’t a problem to fix but a clue to follow.

Dana Kay knows this firsthand. Her son was diagnosed with ADHD at four, put on a string of powerful meds, and nearly lost his spark. By five, he was on three prescriptions with a fourth on the way. That’s when Dana decided enough was enough.

In this episode, she shares how her journey as a desperate mom turned her into a sought-after ADHD expert. She’s helped over 1,300 families reduce ADHD symptoms naturally—without medications—and today, she’s breaking down the exact holistic strategies that worked.

We talk about inflammation, food sensitivities, gut-brain connection, and what kids need to thrive. And we also reframe what ADHD actually is, because when properly supported, kids with ADHD are often the most persistent, creative, and focused individuals you’ll ever meet.

"If you adjust your perception of what is a challenge and what is a superpower, it can change the way that you actually are as well. Some kids with ADHD have amazing creativity, amazing hyperfocus, persistence." ~ Dana Kay

In This Episode:
00:00 - Introduction
04:12 - Dana's journey from accountant to ADHD expert
08:09 - What ADHD really is and the neurodivergent spectrum
10:33 - Why medication shouldn't be first-line treatment
15:12 - The long-term effects of ADHD medications
19:30 - Reframing ADHD as a superpower, not a disorder
23:33 - Why schools are failing neurodivergent kids
27:53 - The role of diet in reducing inflammation and symptoms
39:10 - Food sensitivities and leaky gut in ADHD kids
45:50 - How to repair your child’s gut
48:34 - Environmental toxins and the "trashcan" analogy
55:48 - Dana's book and program for families

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About Dana Kay:
Dana Kay is a board-certified holistic health and nutrition practitioner, ADHD parenting coach, two-time international bestselling author, and founder of the ADHD Thrive Institute. After transforming her own son’s health through natural methods, she’s helped over 1,300 families reduce ADHD symptoms without meds. Dana is also the host of The Soaring Child Podcast and has been featured on Fox, CBS, Forbes, and other media outlets. Learn more at:

- Website: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adhdthriveinstitute/
- Book: https://a.co/d/52oLBgl

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