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👉 Download the Connect My Brain app on Apple or Google Play! (it's free) Medicare's own platform states: "care that seeks to prevent disease, promote health and prolong and enhance the quality of life is not considered medically necessary and therefore not payable." Let that sink in for a moment. If you're living your life only doing what your insurance company is willing to pay for, you're not going to get healthy. You're not going to reach your wellness goals. Book a FREE call with Dr. Laura Enroll in the CMB Membership (use code PODCAST5 for $5 off!) Learn more about Monthly Coaching Subscribe to the Connect My Brain YouTube Channel! SHOW NOTES: https://connectmybrain.com/episode183 Have a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask Dr. Laura here: https://www.connectmybrain.com/survey/ Phone the office: 678-501-5172 ** Want help starting or managing your own podcast? Talk to my producer, Marcie Paige. You focus on delivering great content—she'll take care of everything else! Visit https://marciepaige.com

Genomics gives us a comprehensive blueprint of sequence variants that reveal how your body actually functions. This distinction matters because we can't have a genetic epidemic, yet we're seeing alarming rises in conditions like autism (some areas report 1 in 13 children). What genomics shows us is that these conditions aren't caused by a single gene—they're influenced by generational patterns and epigenetics, which means factors both inside and outside your body that affect how genes express themselves. Book a FREE call with Dr. Laura Enroll in the CMB Membership (use code PODCAST5 for $5 off!) Learn more about Monthly Coaching Subscribe to the Connect My Brain YouTube Channel! SHOW NOTES: https://connectmybrain.com/episode182 Have a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask Dr. Laura here: https://www.connectmybrain.com/survey/ Phone the office: 678-501-5172 ** Want help starting or managing your own podcast? Talk to my producer, Marcie Paige. You focus on delivering great content—she'll take care of everything else! Visit https://marciepaige.com

👉 Download the Connect My Brain app on Apple or Google Play! (it's free) As we step into 2026, there's no better time to reflect on our health and well-being. I want to talk about something that's been transforming how we approach personalized healthcare at Connect My Brain: genomic testing. Let me start by saying how encouraged I am by recent developments in healthcare freedom. The removal of mandatory Hep B vaccines for newborns is a step toward bodily autonomy—you should always have the right to decide what goes into your body and your child's body. Whether you choose to vaccinate or not, that decision should be yours. But today, I want to focus on something that empowers you with data-driven insights: genomics. Many people confuse this with genetics, but they're quite different. Genetics refers to the chromosomes passed down from your parents—things like eye color and hair color that can't be changed. Genomics, however, is your personal blueprint—the sequence variations within you that influence how your body functions. And here's the exciting part: these can be changed. Book a FREE call with Dr. Laura Enroll in the CMB Membership (use code PODCAST5 for $5 off!) Learn more about Monthly Coaching Subscribe to the Connect My Brain YouTube Channel! SHOW NOTES: https://connectmybrain.com/episode181 Have a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask Dr. Laura here: https://www.connectmybrain.com/survey/ Phone the office: 678-501-5172 ** Want help starting or managing your own podcast? Talk to my producer, Marcie Paige. You focus on delivering great content—she'll take care of everything else! Visit https://marciepaige.com  

You know how we're always quick to label our kids' actions as "good behavior" or "bad behavior"? I want to challenge that thinking a bit. What our kids show us on the outside is really just a window into what's going on inside their developing brains and bodies. If you feel like your child is running your household or everyone's walking on eggshells around them, listen to that feeling. That's your sign to dig deeper now—not wait until they're older. At Connect My Brain, we help you figure out what's actually happening and give you real strategies to help your whole family. Book a FREE call with Dr. Laura Enroll in the CMB Membership (use code PODCAST5 for $5 off!) Learn more about Monthly Coaching Subscribe to the Connect My Brain YouTube Channel! SHOW NOTES: https://connectmybrain.com/episode180 Have a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask Dr. Laura here: Survey - Connect My Brain with Dr. Laura Hanson Phone the office: 678-501-5172 ** Want help starting or managing your own podcast? Talk to my producer, Marcie Paige. You focus on delivering great content—she'll take care of everything else! Visit https://marciepaige.com

👉 Download the Connect My Brain app on Apple or Google Play! (it's free) This truth bomb is about looking up—literally—and paying attention to what's happening in our skies. You've probably noticed those long white lines that crisscross overhead, spreading out until they blanket the entire sky. Unlike normal contrails that quickly dissipate, these persistent trails behave differently. They're part of something called geoengineering, and I believe it's affecting our health in ways we need to understand. Here's what concerns me most: nearly every micronutrient test I run shows low vitamin D levels in my patients. This isn't coincidental. When something is dimming the sun, our bodies can't produce the vitamin D we desperately need. I've also noticed a pattern. Days with heavy aerosol activity often correspond with cycles of illness in my patient population. My mission isn't to tell you what to do, it's to empower you to research and decide for yourself. I've included links to documentaries and resources like Children's Health Defense in the show notes because I believe information is being censored, and we need direct access to alternative perspectives. Book a FREE call with Dr. Laura Enroll in the CMB Membership (use code PODCAST5 for $5 off!) Learn more about Monthly Coaching Subscribe to the Connect My Brain YouTube Channel! SHOW NOTES: https://connectmybrain.com/episode179 Have a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask Dr. Laura here: https://www.connectmybrain.com/survey/ Phone the office: 678-501-5172 ** Want help starting or managing your own podcast? Talk to my producer, Marcie Paige. You focus on delivering great content—she'll take care of everything else! Visit https://marciepaige.com

👉 Download the Connect My Brain app on Apple or Google Play! (it's free) I've worked with many families struggling with mysterious symptoms that seem impossible to pin down. Digestive issues, skin problems, behavioral challenges, sleep disruptions. What many people don't realize is that food sensitivities could be at the root of these everyday struggles. Testing for food sensitivities has come a long way. We now have reliable methods that can identify immune reactions to dozens of common foods. The key is working with a practitioner who understands how to interpret these results and create a sustainable elimination plan. If your child has chronic symptoms that haven't responded to conventional treatment, food sensitivities deserve a closer look. The connection between what we eat and how we feel is powerful. And for many families, identifying and eliminating trigger foods, this is the missing piece. Book a FREE call with Dr. Laura Enroll in the CMB Membership (use code PODCAST5 for $5 off!) Learn more about Monthly Coaching Subscribe to the Connect My Brain YouTube Channel! SHOW NOTES: https://connectmybrain.com/episode178 Have a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask Dr. Laura here: https://www.connectmybrain.com/survey/ Phone the office: 678-501-5172 ** Want help starting or managing your own podcast? Talk to my producer, Marcie Paige. You focus on delivering great content—she'll take care of everything else! Visit https://marciepaige.com

👉 Download the Connect My Brain app on Apple or Google Play! (it's free) Here's what really matters: childhood milestones happen on a timeline that's based on how humans actually develop. Recently, some organizations have pushed these timelines later, but that doesn't change how children are wired to grow. Your baby's body knows what it needs to do and when it needs to do it. I've created two free tools to help you track your child's development the right way. First, there's my developmental milestones guide, that shows you the big picture of what to expect and when. Second, our Connect My Brain app has pictures and details about each stage of development. When we understand where development got off track, we can create a plan to get your child (or even you as an adult) back on course. Book a FREE call with Dr. Laura Enroll in the CMB Membership (use code PODCAST5 for $5 off!) Learn more about Monthly Coaching Subscribe to the Connect My Brain YouTube Channel! SHOW NOTES: https://connectmybrain.com/episode177 Have a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask Dr. Laura here: https://www.connectmybrain.com/survey/ Phone the office: 678-501-5172 ** Want help starting or managing your own podcast? Talk to my producer, Marcie Paige. You focus on delivering great content—she'll take care of everything else! Visit https://marciepaige.com

👉 Download the Connect My Brain app on Apple or Google Play! (it's free) I see childhood development as increasingly complex, and today I want to share why. This including the pre-pregnancy prep that could prevent many childhood struggles and developmental delays from the start. I believe young couples should spend at least a year working on their health before conceiving and understanding your chemistry and health baseline makes an enormous difference. If you already have children showing delays, please don't wait. The longer patterns persist, the more chronic they become. But there's always something we can do (it just might take a little longer). The human body has an incredible capacity to heal and restore healthy function, and that's the beauty of what we do at Connect My Brain. Book a FREE call with Dr. Laura Enroll in the CMB Membership (use code PODCAST5 for $5 off!) Learn more about Monthly Coaching Subscribe to the Connect My Brain YouTube Channel! SHOW NOTES: https://connectmybrain.com/episode176 Have a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask Dr. Laura here: https://www.connectmybrain.com/survey/ Phone the office: 678-501-5172 ** Want help starting or managing your own podcast? Talk to my producer, Marcie Paige. You focus on delivering great content—she'll take care of everything else! Visit https://marciepaige.com  

👉 Download the Connect My Brain app on Apple or Google Play! (it's free) Have you ever walked down the diaper aisle at your grocery store and noticed how much shelf space is for adults? I see clear patterns in the kids I work with. Children with weak muscle tone often wet the bed. When they get on their hands and knees, their elbows might bend inward. They might avoid playing sports or running around with other kids. These early warning signs can lead to bigger problems as they grow up. Whether you've had a C-section, an injury, or just notice your body isn't working like it used to, your pelvic floor needs to stay strong to work properly. The challenges I see in children often look a lot like the problems adults face later on. If you or your child are dealing with any of these issues—bathroom urgency, bedwetting, weak muscles, or avoiding physical activities—please reach out. Visit http://connectmybrain.com and fill out the contact form. I'll personally call you back to talk about how we can help. Book a FREE call with Dr. Laura Enroll in the CMB Membership (use code PODCAST5 for $5 off!) Learn more about Monthly Coaching Subscribe to the Connect My Brain YouTube Channel! SHOW NOTES: https://connectmybrain.com/episode175 Have a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask Dr. Laura here: https://www.connectmybrain.com/survey/ Phone the office: 678-501-5172

👉 Download the Connect My Brain app on Apple or Google Play! (it's free) Today, I want to share an example of how chemistry influences brain function. I was working with a young adult doing neurofeedback brain training. He was making incredible progress learning self-awareness and proper breathing techniques. But suddenly, his reassessment showed concerning results. I realized two critical factors: he wasn't eating breakfast before our morning sessions, and he was using nicotine pouches. When the brain goes 12+ hours without fuel and is flooded with stimulants, it can't function properly. Once we addressed these issues, his real progress became clear. Book a FREE call with Dr. Laura Enroll in the CMB Membership (Use code PODCAST5 for $5 off!) Learn more about Monthly Coaching Subscribe to the Connect My Brain YouTube Channel! SHOW NOTES: https://connectmybrain.com/episode174 Have a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask Dr. Laura here: https://www.connectmybrain.com/survey/ Phone the office: 678-501-5172 ** Want help starting or managing your own podcast? Talk to my producer, Marcie Paige. You focus on delivering great content—she'll take care of everything else! Visit https://marciepaige.com

👉 Download the Connect My Brain app on Apple or Google Play! (it's free) Acetaminophen disrupts glutathione, our body's master antioxidant. Despite this, it's routinely recommended for pregnant women and children. Recent discussions have highlighted links between acetaminophen and autism—information that's actually been available for decades, yet it's only now entering mainstream conversation. This pattern isn't new. Remember red dye 40? Information about its potential to cause cancer existed for over 30 years before action was taken. We're seeing the same delay with acetaminophen and a number of other substances our families are exposed to daily. This isn't about telling anyone what to do. At Connect My Brain, we believe in personal choice and bodily autonomy. What I'm advocating for is your right to have complete information. Whether it's acetaminophen, vaccines, food additives, or any health intervention—you deserve to know what's inside, what the research shows, and what the potential risks are. Book a FREE call with Dr. Laura Enroll in the CMB Membership Learn more about Monthly Coaching Subscribe to the Connect My Brain YouTube Channel! SHOW NOTES: https://connectmybrain.com/episode173 Have a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask Dr. Laura here: https://www.connectmybrain.com/survey/ Phone the office: 678-501-5172 ** Want help starting or managing your own podcast? Talk to my producer, Marcie Paige. You focus on delivering great content—she'll take care of everything else! Visit https://marciepaige.com

👉 Download the Connect My Brain app on Apple or Google Play! (it's free) I've been wanting to talk about this topic for a long time, and I'm grateful we've reached a point where we can have honest conversations about vaccines and childhood health without fear of being silenced. As a chiropractor with seven additional credentials in functional medicine, neurology, and nutrition, I've dedicated my career to understanding how our bodies work and what we expose them to. This isn't about being anti-vaccine—it's about being pro-information and pro-choice for families. Book a FREE call with Dr. Laura Enroll in the CMB Membership Learn more about Monthly Coaching Subscribe to the Connect My Brain YouTube Channel! SHOW NOTES: https://connectmybrain.com/episode172 Have a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask Dr. Laura here: https://www.connectmybrain.com/survey/ Phone the office: 678-501-5172 ** Want help starting or managing your own podcast? Talk to my producer, Marcie Paige. You focus on delivering great content—she'll take care of everything else! Visit https://marciepaige.com

👉 Download the Connect My Brain app on Apple or Google Play! (it's free) As a chiropractor specializing in child development, I've discovered fascinating connections between bedwetting and our body's primitive reflexes. Early in my practice, I learned about adjustment techniques that sometimes worked like a "light switch" for bedwetting. However, I noticed inconsistent results—some dry nights, some wet nights. This inspired me to dive deeper into childhood development and understand all the pieces of this complex puzzle. Book a FREE call with Dr. Laura Enroll in the CMB Membership Learn more about Monthly Coaching Subscribe to the Connect My Brain YouTube Channel! SHOW NOTES: https://connectmybrain.com/episode171 Have a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask Dr. Laura here: https://www.connectmybrain.com/survey/ Phone the office: 678-501-5172 ** Want help starting or managing your own podcast? Talk to my producer, Marcie Paige. You focus on delivering great content—she'll take care of everything else! Visit https://marciepaige.com

👉 Join Dr. Laura's CMB membership There's a neurological reason why your child is struggling with time management, handwriting and reading! Today, I break down three critical skills that support healthy brain development: time perception, fine motor control, and reading foundations. I'll show you why analog clocks beat digital ones, how shoe-tying builds writing skills, and what the "homunculus" brain map reveals about hands-on learning. I also share why labels like dyslexia don't tell the whole story and how missed developmental milestones create the learning struggles we see today. The good news is, with proper assessment and targeted practice, we can build these foundational circuits at any age. Book a FREE call with Dr. Laura Enroll in the CMB Membership Learn more about Monthly Coaching Subscribe to the Connect My Brain YouTube Channel! SHOW NOTES: https://connectmybrain.com/episode170 Have a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask Dr. Laura here: https://www.connectmybrain.com/survey/ Phone the office: 678-501-5172 ** Want help starting or managing your own podcast? Talk to my producer, Marcie Paige. You focus on delivering great content—she'll take care of everything else! Visit https://marciepaige.com

As kids head back to the classroom after shorter-than-ideal summer breaks, their bodies may be showing signs of stress through an unintegrated Moro reflex - the primitive startle response that should disappear by 4 months old. Watch for these red flags: Sleep disruptions or excessive sleeping Difficulty focusing on homework "Deer in headlights" moments Changes in eating habits Fight-or-flight responses to everyday situations I'll teach you how to support your child by creating device-free evenings, family dinners, and proper rest routines. Book a FREE call with Dr. Laura Enroll in the CMB Membership Learn more about Monthly Coaching Subscribe to the Connect My Brain YouTube Channel! SHOW NOTES: https://connectmybrain.com/episode169 Have a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask Dr. Laura here: https://www.connectmybrain.com/survey/ Phone the office: 678-501-5172 ** Want help starting or managing your own podcast? Talk to my producer, Marcie Paige. You focus on delivering great content—she'll take care of everything else! Visit https://marciepaige.com