Podcasts about anat baniel

Cheryl Esposito welcomes Anat Baniel, best-selling author of Move Into Life: The Nine Essentials for Lifelong Vitality, & Kids Beyond Limits. Movement is the language of the brain...any part of the body that does not have movement, the brain does not recognize. Anat Baniel, founder of the “Neuromovement© Revolution,” has uncovered the nine essentials the brain requires to transform pain & limitation into vitality, well being & skill. Her work is known and practiced worldwide with countless success stories. The transformation, the “Neuromovement© Revolution” is, well, revolutionary. Anat studied dance & movement growing up, then as an adult became a student of Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais, creator of an ingenious method for effective neuromuscular reeducation. As a psychologist, she worked for an Israeli Army program for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Integrating her knowledge of movement into the work yielded positive results. The deeper into the work she got, the more lives she

Denise has been on the Autism journey with her son, Nathan for 20 years, diagnosed with autism at 2, he is now 22. She has gone down alot of "rabbit holes" in the 20 years without a lot of significant change looking to help her son. Since finding the Anat Baniel Method NeuroMovement method as well as her own personal embodiment and healing journey, they are both thriving. The missing piece that she believes is the Brain-Body disconnect and lack of embodiment that her son was struggling with. Also since starting to really ALLOW and let him be who he is, healing herself and beliefs around who he was and the diagnosis, he then started integrating more into this world, feeling his body, regulation of his nervous system, awareness of his emotions, environments etc.  Denise helps families deeply connect with themselves and their children on the spectrum. She does in person NeuroMovement lessons as well as coaching for parents online using the Anat Baniel principles. You can find out more on her website at www.awakenedbodymind.com. Contact her for a free 20 min discovery call. Denise Skinner, RN,IBCLC, ABMNMP Anat Baniel Method® NeuroMovement® Practitioner Certified Nia "Moving to Heal" Instructor Pregnant Pauses Teacher www.awakenedbodymind.com   _____________________ We would love a review on Apple Podcast, Spotify or Audible If you have any question, would like to be a guest: Contact us -  email:  inclusion@autismmastermind.co https://www.autismmastermind.co/ IG, FB, YouTube @autismmastermind

Anat Baniel, the founder of the Anat Baniel Method, a powerful practice that takes advantage of the brain's remarkable ability to change itself, for the better to heal body and mind. LinkedIn Youtube Facebook Highlights: 01:47 Introduction 06:26 The Two Main Pillars 09:46 Resistance To Change 15:38 Conditions To Activate Brain Functions 24:22 Proper Intervention […] The post Neuromovement – Anat Baniel appeared first on Recovery After Stroke.

 It's easy to go into overwhelm when you watch the news --- the pandemic, school shootings, wars, inflation, division, and so much more. With everything happening in our world today, how do we not feel stress?   Lisa continues the conversation today with guests Dr Sue Morter and Anat Baniel, who are experts in energy methods which help us to live abundantly healthy lives. International speaker, Master of Bio-Energetic Theory, and Quantum Field visionary, Dr. Sue Morter utilizes the embodiment of high-frequency energy patterns to activate full human potential. Today she discusses the relationship of quantum science and energy medicine and how it is possible to elevate human consciousness into life mastery. She is the best-selling author of “The Energy Codes: The 7-Step System to Awaken Your Spirit, Heal Your Body, and Live Your Best Life.” Dr. Sue talks about techniques to activate untapped energy and neurocircuitry in the body, empower hidden potential, and become one's true, essential self. Anat Baniel, founder of Anat Baniel Method®NeuroMovement®, has developed a method, supported by brain science, that intentionally and powerfully taps into our brain's enormous potential for change and learning throughout life. She has trained nearly 1000 practitioners and they have helped thousands of women and men overcome pain and limitations, increase physical freedom, develop an ever-growing creative and independent mind, and live authentically in their power. She is also internationally known for her groundbreaking and transformational work with children with special needs and their parents. Anat is the author of best-selling “Move Into Life: The Nine Essentials for Lifelong Vitality” and “Kids Beyond Limits.” Together Dr Sue and Anat share ways to remove the stress from our bodies and remind ourselves that we are not in immediate danger. By allowing ourselves to be in this present moment, right now, and slowing down our breath, we can overcome the tiredness and depletion of stress. We can operate more easily in our executive centers of our brains thereby leading to better decision-making, more creativity, higher energy, and balance overall as we move toward more vibrant vitality and optimal health.  Info: DrSueMorter.com AND AnatBanielMethod.com.

We are living in very stressful times. With news of war, the pandemic, rights being taken away, the economy, inflation, and so much more, it is so easy to go into anxiety and overwhelm. So how do we manage? How do we handle the pressure and negativity so we do not experience the negative effects of holding stress in our bodies? Today's guests are Dr Sue Morter and Anat Baniel who are experts in energy methods which help us to live abundantly healthy lives. International speaker, Master of Bio-Energetic Theory, and Quantum Field visionary, Dr. Sue Morter utilizes the embodiment of high-frequency energy patterns to activate full human potential. Today she discusses the relationship of quantum science and energy medicine and how it is possible to elevate human consciousness into life mastery. She is the best-selling author of “The Energy Codes: The 7-Step System to Awaken Your Spirit, Heal Your Body, and Live Your Best Life.” Dr. Sue talks about techniques to activate untapped energy and neurocircuitry in the body, empower hidden potential, and become one's true, essential self. Anat Baniel, founder of Anat Baniel Method®NeuroMovement®, has developed a method, supported by brain science, that intentionally and powerfully taps into our brain's enormous potential for change and learning throughout life. She has trained nearly 1000 practitioners and they have helped thousands of women and men overcome pain and limitations, increase physical freedom, develop an ever-growing creative and independent mind, and live authentically in their power. She is also internationally known for her groundbreaking and transformational work with children with special needs and their parents. Anat is the author of the best-selling “Move Into Life: The Nine Essentials for Lifelong Vitality” and “Kids Beyond Limits.” This is Part 1 of the interview.  Info: DrSueMorter.com AND AnatBanielMethod.com.

Anat Baniel, founder of the Anat Baniel Method®, is the author of two highly acclaimed books, Move Into Life: NeuroMovement® for Lifelong Vitality and Kids Beyond Limits. Born in Israel to a scientist father and a poet and mother, Anat was trained as a clinical psychologist and a dancer, and was a close professional associate of Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais. Baniel has worked with children with special needs for over 30 years. She teaches workshops around the world and trains practitioners to collaborate with her to harness the brain for positive change. Michael Merzenich, the neuro-scientist known as the father of Neuro-plasticity, says that Anat Baniel has identified "the rules of harnessing our capacity for brain remodeling for the benefit of children and adults who need neurological help. Anat interprets them in practical, understandable human terms." Listen to PART 2 of this inspiring Parenting With Impact episode with Anat Baniel about the last 6 of 9 essentials for waking up your ADHD brain, and help them “sort the order and the disorder, to make sense out of the nonsense.” Here is what was covered on this special archival episode: Subtlety of force to help take the pressure off, and being enthusiastic about wins Help engage the “learning switch,” and having flexible goals Encouraging imagination & dreams, and fostering awareness of moments   Related Articles: Three Steps to Learn From Mistakes Without Shame Surprising Strategy for ADHD Management: Celebration   Connect with Anat: Anat's Nine Essentials of ABM & NeuroMovement https://www.anatbanielmethod.com/ Twitter https://twitter.com/neuromovement YouTube https://www.youtube.com/neuromovement Facebook https://www.facebook.com/anatbanielmethod LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/anat-baniel-method/ Top 10 Ways to Stop Meltdowns in Their Tracks In this FREE insider's guide from the experts at ImpactParents, learn 10 tips that will actually help you reduce the frequency and intensity of meltdowns for good! Used by parents all over the world, successfully help children manage their intense emotions and triggers so they learn to respond with respect and calm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From The Archive Episode 004 9 Essentials of Neuro Movement for Positive Brain Change Part 1 with Anat Baniel Anat Baniel, founder of the Anat Baniel Method®, is the author of two highly acclaimed books, Move Into Life: NeuroMovement® for Lifelong Vitality and Kids Beyond Limits. Born in Israel to a scientist father and a poet and mother, Anat was trained as a clinical psychologist and a dancer, and was a close professional associate of Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais. Baniel has worked with children with special needs for over 30 years. She teaches workshops around the world and trains practitioners to collaborate with her to harness the brain for positive change. Michael Merzenich, the neuro-scientist known as the father of Neuro-plasticity, says that Anat Baniel has identified "the rules of harnessing our capacity for brain remodeling for the benefit of children and adults who need neurological help. Anat interprets them in practical, understandable human terms."   Listen to this inspiring Parenting With Impact episode with Anat Baniel about the first 3 of 9 essentials for waking up your ADHD brain. Here is what was covered on this special archival episode: Movement is essential for building new neural pathways Learning to slow down in order to pay attention, and feel what they are experiencing Minimizing intensity of learning something new helps your brain to process it   Related Articles: A Parent's Best Question: Is It Naughty or Neurological? Understand Your Kid's ADHD Brain to Be a Better Parent Connect with Anat: https://www.anatbanielmethod.com/ Twitter https://twitter.com/neuromovement YouTube https://www.youtube.com/neuromovement Facebook https://www.facebook.com/anatbanielmethod LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/anat-baniel-method/ Top 10 Ways to Stop Meltdowns in Their Tracks In this FREE insider's guide from the experts at ImpactParents, learn 10 tips that will actually help you reduce the frequency and intensity of meltdowns for good! Used by parents all over the world, successfully help children manage their intense emotions and triggers so they learn to respond with respect and calm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you transform the life of your child with special needs? As many of you know, this topic is near and dear to my heart. I had several traumatic brain injuries when I was a child and struggled with learning as a result. Being able to help provide information and resources to help everyone, no matter what age or stage of life you're in, is extremely important to me. That's why I'm so excited to have Anat Baniel back on our show. Anat is a clinical psychologist, dancer, and best-selling author of Move Into Life: Neuromovement for Lifelong Vitality and Kids Beyond Limits: The Anat Baniel Method for Awakening the Brain and Transforming the Life of Your Child With Special Needs. Today, she's going to walk you through practical, useable strategies that you can start using today. Physical movement gives the brain key information that allows it to understand the world and by utilizing specific motions, you can help create important neural networks. Listen in, as Anat guides you through how to use movement to help take you and your child past what you believe is possible and towards your limitless potential. *** Do you want to stay up to date with every new episode and get my brand new Kwik Brain Accelerator Program? Go to www.KwikBrain.com/podcast to get instant access. *** Or text me 310-299-9362 to get your burning questions answered and an insider sneak peek of exciting updates. I do my best to answer as many as I can each day, so shoot me a message today.

Cheryl Esposito welcomes Anat Baniel, best-selling author of Move Into Life: The Nine Essentials for Lifelong Vitality, & Kids Beyond Limits. Movement is the language of the brain...any part of the body that does not have movement, the brain does not recognize. Anat Baniel, founder of the “Neuromovement© Revolution,” has uncovered the nine essentials the brain requires to transform pain & limitation into vitality, well being & skill. Her work is known and practiced worldwide with countless success stories. The transformation, the “Neuromovement© Revolution” is, well, revolutionary. Anat studied dance & movement growing up, then as an adult became a student of Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais, creator of an ingenious method for effective neuromuscular reeducation. As a psychologist, she worked for an Israeli Army program for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Integrating her knowledge of movement into the work yielded positive results. The deeper into the work she got, the more lives she

It's amazing how the brain works. It's like a sponge; it can learn everything when healthy and not traumatized. But how about children with special needs or those people who are suffering from trauma, pain, and injury? How can they have the breakthrough to do the "impossible"? Anat Baniel is back! She was my guest (episode 198) on this show three years ago, and she's back to share her miraculous stories of people under her care. Anat is a trained clinical psychologist, dancer, and close professional associate of Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais for over a decade. She is also the founder of Anat Baniel Method® NeuroMovement®, a scientifically based methodology with practical tools for waking up the brain, and the author of the bestselling books, Move Into Life and Kids Beyond Limits. In this episode, Anat shares how she was introduced to the study of brains that allowed her to develop Anat Baniel Method® NeuroMovement®. She talks about some amazing case studies of her clients that showed how miracles can happen everyday. She also shares her insights on why humans develop much slower than any animals on this planet and why slowing down helps babies have optimal development. Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/354

Episode #98 This week Daisy shares an episode from Jim Kwik's podcast, Kwik Brain, in which he interviews Anat Baniel about her NeuroMovement approach to upgrade your brain's potential. Tune in to find out more about how being more mindful about simple movements and changing them up could have far reaching cognitive benefits. Activate Your Brain Through Movement | Anat Baniel & Jim Kwik https://youtu.be/LlSOhvfJXbk TEDxBerkeley - Anat Baniel https://youtu.be/DojqumDYZZk Thinking outside of the box: The Anat Baniel Method https://youtu.be/XROPD7f9MO4 Anat Baniel's website: https://www.anatbanielmethod.com The Nine Essentials for Positive Brain Change https://www.brightmindmovement.com/the-nine-essentials Please consider helping us make more episodes by supporting Daisy on Patreon. https://bit.ly/MondayMindsetPatreon If you have enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave us a review on iTunes or whichever platform you listen on. It really helps new people hear about the podcast. Connect with and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube: https://bit.ly/MondayMindsetFB https://bit.ly/MondayMindsetIG https://bit.ly/MondayMindsetYT

How can you use movement to activate your brain for greater mental strength, energy, flexibility, and clarity? One of the best ways to enhance learning is by disrupting the monotonous drag of long study sessions and rote memorization. Moving your body is one way to help enhance focus and give your brain an extra energy burst. But what if there were specific movements you could utilize to unlock your full learning potential and give you even better results? I'm thrilled to have Anat Baniel on our show today to discuss this topic. Anat is a clinical psychologist, dancer, and best-selling author of Kids Beyond Limits: The Anat Baniel Method for Awakening the Brain and Transforming the Life of Your Child With Special Needs and Move Into Life: Neuromovement for Lifelong Vitality. She's here to talk about why movement is the brain's language and how to utilize movement as a mechanism to empower learning and create possibilities in your life. You've heard me say it before: as the body moves, the brain grooves. But it isn't about movement alone. Listen in as Anat explains the essentials of movement that will help align your body and brain to improve your learning and your life. *** Do you want to stay up to date with every new episode and get my brand new Kwik Brain Accelerator Program? Go to www.KwikBrain.com/podcast to get instant access. *** Or text me 310-299-9362 to get your burning questions answered and an insider sneak peek of exciting updates. I do my best to answer as many as I can each day, so shoot me a message today.

Cheryl Esposito welcomes Anat Baniel, best-selling author of Move Into Life: The Nine Essentials for Lifelong Vitality, & Kids Beyond Limits. Movement is the language of the brain...any part of the body that does not have movement, the brain does not recognize. Anat Baniel, founder of the “Neuromovement© Revolution,” has uncovered the nine essentials the brain requires to transform pain & limitation into vitality, well being & skill. Her work is known and practiced worldwide with countless success stories. The transformation, the “Neuromovement© Revolution” is, well, revolutionary. Anat studied dance & movement growing up, then as an adult became a student of Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais, creator of an ingenious method for effective neuromuscular reeducation. As a psychologist, she worked for an Israeli Army program for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Integrating her knowledge of movement into the work yielded positive results. The deeper into the work she got, the more lives she

How Simple Movements Can Rewire the Brain and Improve Wellness Are we limited by the abilities of our brain or can we actually change the brain? Can we naturally improve performance & flexibility, reduce pain and heal? Anat Baniel has proved that this is possible via the NeuroMovement system she has developed. Join health seekers Adiel Gorel and Chad Lefevre as they discuss her groundbreaking work in neuroplasticity. Listen now!   Key Insights: We tend to think of our brains as unchangeable and our skill sets as finite and limited. However, Anat Baniel's work shows that it is possible to learn new things, and to rewire and actually change the brain. By making simple changes in the way that we move, we can give the brain new information to work with. This can help ease pain, increase range of motion, and help people with physical injuries, ADHD, stroke, brain injury, etc. The brain tends to fall into the habit of doing certain things in a certain repetitive, not-always-positive way. We can create a new system of movement to help the brain overcome these habitual behaviors. Learning a new instrument or a language is Neuromovement in a sense. It is a way of training the brain to do things it has never done before; helping to create billions of new neural connections. We now understand how we can make quantum changes in the brain by making small shifts in our movements. Recent research into mindfulness and meditation has helped us to understand the power of the mind. Author, Investment Expert and Wellness Advocate Adiel Gorel isn't just an expert in his chosen fields but also a storyteller who makes complex issues easily accessible. Tune in to his show where he addresses diverse issues with a single aim to improve quality of life.    Have questions? Seeking the right information is the first step toward improving quality of life and health. Post your questions in the comment box below or get in touch with me directly.   https://adielgorel.com/ info@icgre.com   #AdielGorel #AdielGorelShow #healthylifestylehabits #anatbaniel #neuromovement #neuroplasticity #rewireyourbrain #moshefeldenkrais #feldenkraismethod #brainhealth #neurology #habitforming #healinginjuries #shanghongliu #healthpodcast

This is part 2 of Anat Baniel's 2 part interview. In part one we dived into understanding the 9 essentials and contrasting them with some of our more contemporary approaches in physical and occupational therapy. In part two we get into some hot topics and Anat answers questions sent in by curious wired on listeners. Anat is in equal measure passionate, emphatic and open-minded. I loved her thoughtful responses to challenging questions, but most of all I loved just being exposed to the way she thinks about the world, and the work that we do - the science, the art, and the possibilities. enjoy!

This is part 2 of Anat Baniel's 2 part interview. In part one we dived into understanding the 9 essentials and contrasting them with some of our more contemporary approaches in physical and occupational therapy. In part two we get into some hot topics and Anat answers questions sent in by curious wired on listeners. Anat is in equal measure passionate, emphatic and open-minded. I loved her thoughtful responses to challenging questions, but most of all I loved just being exposed to the way she thinks about the world, and the work that we do - the science, the art, and the possibilities. enjoy!

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How the Anat Baniel Method Harnesses Neuromovement for Lifelong Vitality Do you believe that you're hardwired to behave and think in certain ways and that it's impossible to change? Research into neuroplasticity tells us this isn't so; that we can change the brain, improve performance, health and vitality in simple ways. Anat Baniel's work and her NeuroMovement Treatments corroborate this. Join us for this chat about her work, how she helps special kids and top athletes, and the nine essentials that can change your life. Listen now!   Takeaways: We tend to think of the brain being hardwired and unchangeable in some ways, and feel that we do things the way we do them because of this. Anat Baniel's NeuroMovement Treatments suggest otherwise. According to Anat, movement is the key to positive brain change. She carries forward and builds upon the work of her mentor Moshé Feldenkrais who is famous for the Feldenkrais Method. Doing things differently from the way that we always have done them gives the brain new information and makes it change. This helps us learn new skills and refine and enhance the abilities that we have. Anat has helped children with special needs, as well as top athletes and professional dancers by simple movement training. By making the brain think and function in new ways, it is possible to physically change the brain. In her book Move Into Life: The Nine Essentials for Lifelong Vitality, Anat Baniel speaks about nine ways to improve health and enhance life. She speaks about the importance of mindfulness, slowing down, movement variation and more in the book. Author, Investment Expert and Wellness Advocate Adiel Gorel isn't just an expert in his chosen fields but also a storyteller who makes complex issues easily accessible. Tune in to his show where he addresses diverse issues with a single aim to improve quality of life.    Have questions? Seeking the right information is the first step toward improving quality of life and health. Post your questions in the comment box below or get in touch with me directly.   https://adielgorel.com/ info@icgre.com   what is neuroplasticity, can we change our brain, how to change the hardwiring of the brain, the Feldenkrais method, youthful versus aging brain, how to improve brain function, how to feel young   #AdielGorel #AdielGorelShow #healthandwellness #neuroplasticity #feldenkraismethod  #brainchange #flexibility #vitality #neuromovement #anatbanielmethod #israeliarmy #braindamage #slowingdown #taichi #brainpower

You are welcome to share the wisdom from this episode. Please be sure to credit: “_Ep. 10, Ariana Speyer, Courtesy of Wisdom Shared Podcast with Carole Blueweiss._”In my conversation with Ariana, we covered a lot of ground. Here are some of the highlights.Parenting a child with special needs in some ways prepared Ariana and her husband for the COVID-19 pandemic, “Because risk benefit analysis is something we've been very used to doing since my daughter was very little, and that's something people are grappling with a lot of: Is this worth it? Does this make sense? Is the benefit worth the risk? You know, all of those questions we have to ask ourselves now all the time we were already pretty used to asking ourselves, like, is it worth it to have an MRI?”2. We discuss labels, and how the bureaucratic drive to quantify every special needs child is an ongoing challenge for parents. “If I were to talk about her as a human, as somebody that I love, I would say she's silly. She loves to dance. She's nine years old. She enjoys all kinds of music and hanging out with her grandparents and watching movies. If I was going to talk about her labels, I would say that she's non-ambulatory, non-verbal, and she has multiple disabilities.”3. Bedside manner isn't something every doctor is trained in, but it can make all the difference. “Ideally, a doctor will come with a certain amount of positivity and kind of connectedness. That makes you feel safe and like you're working together collaboratively to figure out the next best thing.”4. The Anat Baniel Method, or ABM Method, provided a transformational, movement-based way of working with Calliope and a new career and community for Ariana. “From the very beginning, I just felt a visceral response to the ABM approach, which is so gentle. And so hard to describe—giving Calliope movement experiences that she wouldn't have on her own in a way that would develop her own potential.”5. In ABM, resting is part of learning. “Rest is so essential to how ABM operates in every movement lesson. There's so much resting and that's a time when you can kind of notice differences and noticing differences in our work is the fundamental unit of learning. So having intensive practice time, and then resting in between to see what happens with how the system takes that information in is an interesting model. And it's been shown to work pretty powerfully.”6. It's hard not to compare your neurodiverse child's development to “typical” children. “Every birthday was incredibly painful and the uncertainty felt more overwhelming than it does now. There's something to be said just for the passage of time and it not being so fresh, but…there's always going to be grief.”7. Having a community of other special needs parents can be really good medicine. “The support of that community is essential for mitigating or at least bonding over all of these challenges so that they feel less isolating and also less scary.”8. I always ask parents who I interview how they take care of themselves. For Ariana, it's a combination: “ABM movement lessons saved my sanity and my body during the pandemic. I've become very dependent on them in a way that I hadn't anticipated would be possible. Going for walks has been another thing that I've found incredibly therapeutic. And then other than that, you know, trashy TV, ice cream, and beer.” TERMS, TREATMENT MODALITIES, and RESOURCES in this EPISODEARIANA SPEYERhttps://www.arianaspeyer.comANAT BANIEL AND NEUROMOVEMENT®https://www.anatbanielmethod.comAnat Baniel, a student of Moshe Feldenkrais, developed and evolved NeuroMovement® from 30+ years of experience with thousands of clients using practical applications of brain plasticity principles. The Anat Baniel Method® approach is founded in neuroscience and the biodynamics of the human body, and utilizes movement and the 9 Essentials to create conditions for the brain to wake up and upgrade its own functioning.Read more about the Nine Essentials:https://www.anatbanielmethod.com/about/neuromovement/neuromovement-and-9-essentialsEMDRhttps://www.emdr.comEMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a psychotherapy that enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life experiences.  Repeated studies show that by using EMDR therapy people can experience the benefits of psychotherapy that once took years to make a difference. It is widely assumed that severe emotional pain requires a long time to heal.  EMDR therapy shows that the mind can in fact heal from psychological trauma much as the body recovers from physical trauma. EQUINE THERAPYhttps://www.goodtherapy.org/learn-about-therapy/types/equine-assisted-therapyEquine-assisted psychotherapy, also called equestrian therapy or horse therapy, is a type of experiential mental health treatment that involves a person in therapy interacting with horses. 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In this episode my dear friend, Anat Baniel, founder of the Anat Baniel Method®NeuroMovement® and author of the bestselling books, Move Into Life and Kids Beyond Limits and I discuss a variety of fascinating and mind-expanding topics, including: - The presumption of success in every case - Ignoring the diagnosis - The subtle art of encouragement   . . . and much, much more!

Jill Bolte Taylor, PhD, is a Harvard trained and published neuroanatomist. In 1996, she suffered a stroke and as a result, she could not walk, talk, read, write, or recall any of her life. It took eight years for her to completely recover all function. In 2008, Dr. Taylor gave the first TED talk that ever went viral. Her memoir My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist’s Personal Journey spent 63 weeks on the NY Times bestseller list and is translated in over 30 languages. Dr. Taylor has written a new book that is coming out on May 11, 2021.In this episode, Anat Baniel and Jill Bolte Taylor discuss:Jill’s new book Whole Brain Living: The Anatomy of Choice and the Four Characters That Drive Our Life;  why Jill wrote this book, which she calls her “gift to the world”;if you want to improve your vitality, well-being, and freedom, it is ALL about differentiation;  the four characters of the brain, their purpose, and how to access them to make better choices in your life; the importance of sleep for a healthy brain;  related questions from the audience.

Today, we hear from Dr. Paola Lake, a registered psychologist who has dedicated her adult life to studying resilience and healing, with a focus on healing from trauma. Serving her communities for over 20 years working with first responders and the military, she is also well known for her empowering work with people in all walks of life as she helps individuals rise past adversity, uncovering their potential, and dissolving barriers that stand in their way to personal success. As part of that lifelong mission to help people realize their potential, Dr. Lake hosted a local community radio show, “The Dr. Lake Show,” interviewing interesting experts like Dr. Bruce Lipton, cell biologist, Dr. Anat Baniel, brain scientist, and Dr. Lee Pulos, clinical psychologist /international speaker. A fascinating host, she pivoted to the podcast world and now hosts “The Dr. Lake Show,” focussed on engaging in conversations for change about any area of life that affects our well-being, including emotional, physical, relationship, financial, and community aspects of life. We talk about the two roots of disordered eating: culture and trauma. Listen in as we discuss how disordered eating can arise from these two streams and some coping mechanisms for finally dealing with those deep-seated issues. Links for more information on Dr. Lake (although she is not taking on any new clients at the time of this podcast taping) https://www.drlake.ca/ www.thedrlakeshow.ca --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freedomwithfoodandfitness/support

We have all heard about Bullying and/or even have experienced as well in a shape or other, let's get Doctor Lake's take on this phenomena that typically affect many of lives typically an early age. Dr. Paola Lake, a registered psychologist who has dedicated her adult life to studying resilience and healing, with a focus on healing from trauma. Serving her communities for over 20 years working with first responders and the military, she is also well known for her empowering work with people in all walks of life as she helps individuals rise past adversity, uncovering their potential, and dissolving barriers that stand in their way to personal success. As part of that lifelong mission to help people realize their potential, Dr. Lake hosted a local community radio show, “The Dr. Lake Show,” interviewing interesting experts like Dr. Bruce Lipton, cell biologist, Dr. Anat Baniel, brain scientist, and Dr. Lee Pulos, clinical psychologist /international speaker. A fascinating host, she pivoted to the podcast world and now hosts the popular “The Dr. Lake Show,” focussed on engaging in conversations for change about any area of life that affects our well-being, including emotional, physical, relationship, financial, and community aspects of life. https://www.drlake.ca/

We have all heard about Bullying and/or even have experienced as well in a shape or other, let's get Doctor Lake's take on this phenomena that typically affect many of lives typically an early age. Dr. Paola Lake, a registered psychologist who has dedicated her adult life to studying resilience and healing, with a focus on healing from trauma. Serving her communities for over 20 years working with first responders and the military, she is also well known for her empowering work with people in all walks of life as she helps individuals rise past adversity, uncovering their potential, and dissolving barriers that stand in their way to personal success. As part of that lifelong mission to help people realize their potential, Dr. Lake hosted a local community radio show, “The Dr. Lake Show,” interviewing interesting experts like Dr. Bruce Lipton, cell biologist, Dr. Anat Baniel, brain scientist, and Dr. Lee Pulos, clinical psychologist /international speaker. A fascinating host, she pivoted to the podcast world and now hosts the popular “The Dr. Lake Show,” focussed on engaging in conversations for change about any area of life that affects our well-being, including emotional, physical, relationship, financial, and community aspects of life. https://www.drlake.ca/

A Conversation with Special Guest Donna Jackson NakazawaDonna Jackson Nakazawa is an award-winning science journalist, an author of six books, and an internationally recognized speaker. Her work explores the intersection of neuroscience, immunology, human emotion, and new opportunities and ways for healing. She is the bestselling author of The Angel and the Assassin: The Tiny Brain Cell That Changed the Course of Medicine.In this episode, Anat Baniel and Donna Jackson Nakazawa discuss:the smallest cell in the brain—microglia—how it works and its function as an immune system; groundbreaking discoveries about the brain and how microglia link mental and physical health;how chronic stressors and trauma affect the brain and this microglia cell; why safety is the number one factor for health and learning; well-regulated adults can have an enormous positive impact on children with special needs;how writing can be used as a tool to reset the nervous system (“neural re-narrating”).

Join me in a very engaging and informative discussion about Trauma with Dr. Paola Lake, a registered psychologist who has dedicated her adult life to studying resilience and healing, with a focus on healing from trauma. Serving her communities for over 20 years working with first responders and the military, she is also well known for her empowering work with people in all walks of life as she helps individuals rise past adversity, uncovering their potential, and dissolving barriers that stand in their way to personal success. As part of that lifelong mission to help people realize their potential, Dr. Lake hosted a local community radio show, “The Dr. Lake Show,” interviewing interesting experts like Dr. Bruce Lipton, cell biologist, Dr. Anat Baniel, brain scientist, and Dr. Lee Pulos, clinical psychologist /international speaker. A fascinating host, she pivoted to the podcast world and now hosts the popular “The Dr. Lake Show,” focussed on engaging in conversations for change about any area of life that affects our well-being, including emotional, physical, relationship, financial, and community aspects of life. https://www.drlake.ca/

Join me in a very engaging and informative discussion about Trauma with Dr. Paola Lake, a registered psychologist who has dedicated her adult life to studying resilience and healing, with a focus on healing from trauma. Serving her communities for over 20 years working with first responders and the military, she is also well known for her empowering work with people in all walks of life as she helps individuals rise past adversity, uncovering their potential, and dissolving barriers that stand in their way to personal success. As part of that lifelong mission to help people realize their potential, Dr. Lake hosted a local community radio show, “The Dr. Lake Show,” interviewing interesting experts like Dr. Bruce Lipton, cell biologist, Dr. Anat Baniel, brain scientist, and Dr. Lee Pulos, clinical psychologist /international speaker. A fascinating host, she pivoted to the podcast world and now hosts the popular “The Dr. Lake Show,” focussed on engaging in conversations for change about any area of life that affects our well-being, including emotional, physical, relationship, financial, and community aspects of life. https://www.drlake.ca/

Cheryl Esposito welcomes Anat Baniel, best-selling author of Move Into Life: The Nine Essentials for Lifelong Vitality, & Kids Beyond Limits. Movement is the language of the brain...any part of the body that does not have movement, the brain does not recognize. Anat Baniel, founder of the “Neuromovement© Revolution,” has uncovered the nine essentials the brain requires to transform pain & limitation into vitality, well being & skill. Her work is known and practiced worldwide with countless success stories. The transformation, the “Neuromovement© Revolution” is, well, revolutionary. Anat studied dance & movement growing up, then as an adult became a student of Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais, creator of an ingenious method for effective neuromuscular reeducation. As a psychologist, she worked for an Israeli Army program for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Integrating her knowledge of movement into the work yielded positive results. The deeper into the work she got, the more lives she

A Conversation with Special Guest Linda GrahamLinda Graham, MFT, is an experienced psychotherapist and Mindful Self-Compassion teacher in the San Francisco Bay Area. Linda integrates modern neuroscience, mindfulness, and relational psychology in her international trainings. She is the author of Resilience: Powerful Practices for Bouncing Back from Disappointment, Difficulty, and Even Disaster and the award-winning Bouncing Back: Rewiring Your Brain for Maximum Resilience and Well-Being.In this episode, Anat Baniel and Linda Graham discuss:resilience and how it can be used to deal with trauma and stress;five factors in using trauma as an opportunity for growth (post-traumatic growth); mindfulness and compassion are the foundation for resilience;possibilities open up when upgrading the quality of the functioning of the brain;how Linda’s tools and NeuroMovement® can be used to develop resilience and create new possibilities.

Our guest this week is Anat Baniel. Anat is a trained clinical psychologist, dancer, and was a close professional associate of Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais for over a decade. She is perhaps best known today as the founder of Anat Baniel Method®NeuroMovement®. Listen in as Anat shares a fascinating story of how she came to work closely with Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais, as well as how she feels about the Hoffman Process. Anat's work is at the forefront of movement sciences and brain change. Her work provides breakthrough outcomes to athletes, musicians, those suffering from pain and injury, and children with special needs. She worked closely with Dr. Moshé Feldenkrais, learning from him while planting the seeds of her own emerging work. Anat's work has evolved from over 30 years of her experience with thousands of clients using practical applications of brain plasticity principles. Anat is the author of the bestselling books, Move Into Life: The Nine Essentials for Lifelong Vitality and Kids Beyond Limits: The Anat Baniel Method for Awakening the Brain and Transforming the Life of Your Child With Special Needs. She is a longtime member of The Hoffman Institute's Advisory Council. Find out more about Anat here. Subscribe on Apple/iTunes

A Conversation with Special Guest Linda GrahamLinda Graham, MFT, is an experienced psychotherapist and Mindful Self-Compassion teacher in the San Francisco Bay Area. Linda integrates modern neuroscience, mindfulness, and relational psychology in her international trainings. She is the author of Resilience: Powerful Practices for Bouncing Back from Disappointment, Difficulty, and Even Disaster and the award-winning Bouncing Back: Rewiring Your Brain for Maximum Resilience and Well-Being. In this episode, Anat Baniel and Linda Graham discuss:trauma and how trauma therapy has changed;mind and body are not separate, and the body needs to be involved to heal; how positive experiences can increase brain functioning; the importance of mindful self-compassion and compassion for your child; how parents can use the Enthusiasm Essential to positively impact the brain of a child with special needs.

The American Lung Association once used the catchphrase, "If you can't breathe, nothing else matters." This is very true, but besides the obvious reason as to why breathing matters, have you ever considered its relationship to movement and postural control. In this episode, Vincent Leddy, PT and Carole Blueweiss, PT speak with me about yoga, breathing and how it is all related to our function. Along the way, we will dip our toe into concepts from Mary Massery, Anat Baniel and Svetlana Masgutova. Thank you for joining us! Wired On Development https://www.wiredondevelopment.com/home Wisdom Shared Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wisdom-shared-with-carole-blueweiss/id1530813443 Anat Baniel Method https://www.anatbanielmethod.com/ Mary Massery PT https://masserypt.com MNRI https://masgutovamethod.com/the-method/the-mnri-method-approach-programs --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Conversation with Special Guest Margaret PaulMargaret Paul, PhD, is a co-creator of “Inner Bonding ®, a 6-step spiritually based therapeutic modality that heals shame, and the resulting self-abandonment, that is often the root cause of anxiety, stress, depression, low self-worth, addictions and relationship problems.” Dr. Paul is a relationship expert, noted public speaker, workshop leader, educator, chaplain, consultant, author, and artist. In this episode, Anat Baniel and Margaret Paul discuss:the Inner Bonding process and how it can positively change you and your relationships with your children, your spouse, and others;what it means to be present in heart and soul, and to love yourself; how to uncover false beliefs and overcome parenting challenges of children with special needs; the importance of learning to take responsibility for yourself;how to be open to feeling and learning in order to access higher levels of knowledge. At the end of the podcast, Margaret demonstrates the Inner Bonding process with a volunteer.

A Conversation with Special Guest Shelly LefkoeShelly Lefkoe is a co-founder and Vice President of Lefkoe Institute, a San Francisco Bay Area firm whose mission is “to significantly improve the quality of life on the planet by having people recreate their lives and live as the unlimited possibilities they are.” Shelly has had the privilege of helping thousands of people examine and eliminate limiting beliefs, and one of her passions is working with parents.In this episode, Anat Baniel and Shelly Lefkoe discuss:the importance of acknowledging what is happening right now with your child;observing and asking yourself: what did your child conclude from your interaction?; it is okay to not know; not knowing can open up new possibilities; moving from fixing to connecting with your child;events don’t have meaning; the “meaning” you give something is in your mind; related questions from the audience.

A Conversation with Special Guest Shelly LefkoeShelly Lefkoe is a co-founder and Vice President of Lefkoe Institute, a San Francisco Bay Area firm whose mission is “to significantly improve the quality of life on the planet by having people recreate their lives and live as the unlimited possibilities they are.” Shelly has had the privilege of helping thousands of people examine and eliminate limiting beliefs, and one of her passions is working with parents.In this episode, Anat Baniel and Shelly Lefkoe discuss:the definition of a “belief” and how your behaviors reflect your beliefs;the importance of looking at behaviors you are not happy with and uncovering your beliefs;how to observe and become aware of what your child's beliefs are; a tool for examining your beliefs by looking at the “meaning” you are giving something; related questions from the audience.

Whether home schooling or sending your teen to school under the Covid-19 requirements and restrictions, there are ways to calm yourself and your teen, reduce stress and anxiety, and create inspiring and effective learning processes for the teenager.In this episode, Anat Baniel discusses:her passion for and approach in working with teenagers;the importance of being open and using the 9 Essentials to engage with teens;examples of how to create opportunities for your child’s brain to learn and evolve; how the brain is built to learn and needs to learn in order to be healthy; related questions from the audience.

Whether home schooling or sending your preteen to school under the Covid-19 requirements and restrictions, there are ways to calm yourself and your preteen, reduce stress and anxiety, and create inspiring and effective learning processes for the preteen.In this episode, Anat Baniel discusses:the challenges of learning and studying at home, for both children and adults;how to connect with your child by observing (using awareness) and asking questions;the importance of using flexibility, creativity, and the Variation Essential; how to incorporate short movement breaks during your child's online learning; related questions from the audience.

Whether home schooling or sending your child to school under the Covid-19 requirements and restrictions, there are ways to calm yourself and your child, reduce stress and anxiety, and create inspiring and effective learning processes for your young child.In this episode, Anat Baniel discusses:the heightened awareness in typically developing babies and young children;how to use the Awareness Essential with your child to potentiate the learning process;the importance of observing your child and asking questions to activate her or his awareness; how short movement lessons, like the ones in NeuroMovement® for Your Busy Life, can be a benefit to your child during online learning; related questions from the audience.

Whether home schooling or sending your child to school under the Covid-19 requirements and restrictions, there are ways to calm yourself and your child, reduce stress and anxiety, and create inspiring and effective learning processes for your preschool child.In this episode, Anat Baniel discusses:how we are born with a brain that is built to learn;that no matter what is going on, your child is learning;the importance of following the interests of your child, and not “forcing” learning by drilling; how to look for opportunities in daily life to use the 9 Essentials, like the Variation Essential; related questions from the audience.

We Are the Medicine: Prioritizing Possibilities to Mitigate Childhood Trauma and Promote Healing and FlourishingChristina Bethell, PhD, MBA, MPH, is a professor in the Bloomberg School of Public Health University. She also serves as the founding director of the Child and Adolescent Health Measurement Initiative (CAHMI). Dr. Bethell established and leads the National Data Resource Center for Child and Adolescent Health.In this episode, Anat Baniel and Christina Bethell discuss: the science of thriving and the human potential for flourishing;the qualitative data Christina has developed to revolutionize systems for measurement;how childhood trauma affects parents, as well as children’s development; the whole person (whole child, whole family) approach to help children and parents heal and flourish;moving from fixing to connecting with families in order to give them what they want and need;related questions from the audience.

Jill Bolte Taylor, PhD, is a Harvard trained and published neuroanatomist. In 1996, she suffered a stroke and as a result, she could not walk, talk, read, write, or recall any of her life. It took eight years for her to completely recover all function. In 2008, Dr. Taylor gave the first TED talk that ever went viral: My Stroke of Insight. Her memoir My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist’s Personal Journey spent 63 weeks on the NY Times bestseller list and is translated in over 30 languages.In this episode, Anat Baniel and Jill Bolte Taylor discuss: how to live in a place of possibilities, where Jill and Anat both live;the importance of creating a safe foundation for yourself (and your family);how NeuroMovement® and the 9 Essentials wake up the brain and drive continued growth to higher levels of functioning; how Jill’s recovery process was the same as Anat Baniel’s groundbreaking work with adults and children with special needs with a variety of conditions;the brain is a learning machine, and it wants to learn and learn and learn;related questions from the audience.

Martha Herbert, PhD, MD, is a pediatric neurologist, neuroscientist, systems thinker, and writer who trained in medicine at Columbia University, Pediatrics at Cornell-New York Hospital and Neurology at the Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School. Dr. Herbert is author of The Autism Revolution and a certified Anat Baniel Method® NeuroMovement® Practitioner.In this episode, Anat Baniel and Martha Herbert discuss: why movement is so important to a human’s learning process;how NeuroMovement® and the 9 Essentials focus on, and positively impact, the process of learning;learning begins with differentiation—being able to notice differences;Documenting Hope, Martha’s research project to scientifically demonstrate that children can get better from autism, ADHD, and other chronic conditions; the amazing brain and its built-in potential to develop extraordinary intelligence;related questions from the audience.

My guest this week is Anat Baniel, a trained clinical psychologist and founder of the Anat Baniel Method®NeuroMovement®. Anat's work is at the forefront of the emerging brain plasticity field and the understanding of the role of movement in child development, health, and vitality. Anat has worked with athletes, musicians, and 1000s of children with special needs diagnosed with cerebral palsy, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, genetic disorders, and more. She is the author of the highly acclaimed book Kids Beyond Limits and the bestselling Move Into Life: NeuroMovement for Lifelong Vitality. Anat was trained as a clinical psychologist, dancer, and was a student and professional associate of Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais. She has trained over 700 practitioners and with her team of trainers she leads workshops and runs a private practice at the Anat Baniel Method Center in San Rafael, California. In this episode, Anat and I discuss the importance of shifting parent's perspectives in understanding children's behavioral problems as possible neuromovement disorders. By introducing her NeuroMovement® Method essentials, Anat shows parents how children with special needs such as Autism, ADHD, cerebral palsy and more can thrive both physically, emotionally, and in their cognitive performance.    Where to learn more about Anat Baniel ... AnatBanielMethod.com Books by Anat Baniel  Facebook Twitter Youtube   Connect with Dr. Nicole Beurkens on... Instagram Facebook Drbeurkens.com   Need help with improving your child's behavior naturally?  My book Life Will Get Better is available for purchase, click here to learn more.  Looking for more? Check out my Blog and the Better Behavior Naturally Parent Membership- a resource guide for parents who want to be more effective with improving their child's behavior.  Interested in becoming a patient? Contact us here.

Michael Merzenich, PhD, a world-renowned neuroscientist, is the “father” of brain plasticity science. Dr. Merzenich was awarded the 2016 Kavli Prize in Neuroscience, for his work in discovering adult brain plasticity and applying its principles to improve the human condition.In this episode, Anat Baniel and Michael Merzenich discuss: how brain plasticity can be used to improve your life at any age;the key is to wake up the brain and provide the conditions for it to learn and evolve;“miraculous” changes can happen in a relatively short period of time;how trauma can impact the brain, and the role of brain training and the 9 Essentials in healing; brain and body health are not separate—movement is cognition;related questions from the audience.

Growing the Inner Trifecta of Calm, Contentment, and Love In these unprecedented times of the corona virus pandemic, developing inner calm, resilience, and well-being is especially important. For parents homeschooling their children, and for those with a child with special needs, these practices taught by Dr. Rick Hanson, a Master teacher, therapist, and scientist, are invaluable. In this episode, Anat Baniel and Rick Hanson discuss: why Rick participated in the documentary A Life Unbound;how we can all develop the heart of resilience (calm, contentment, love);how we can use positive neuroplasticity to create lasting change;how to create positive experiences for children with special needs, and for all children; quick tips for creating inner calm and a demonstration of a simple 3-breath practice;related questions from the audience.

Geordie Trifa is a Canadian film producer, director, and director of photography who has an extraordinary gift for storytelling. He has produced and directed countless commercials and short films shooting on nearly every continent on the globe. In this episode, Anat Baniel and Geordie Trifa discuss:how he reconnected with his childhood friend Allie to tell the story of her son Nash in the documentary film A Life Unbound; his new film Pandemic Elementary, coming out in the fall, which features the story of homeschooling and “unschooling” his children during the pandemic;how his interview with Anat led Geordie to learn much more about parenting and raising children during these unprecedented times;how parents can use the world around them to provide opportunities for learning, wherever they live;the importance of creating a sense of wonderment and enthusiasm for learning, and turning on the learning switch; bringing movement and feeling into the learning process with the 9 Essentials.

The Art & Science of Seeing Possibilities - An Interview with Filmmaker Geordie TrifaGeordie Trifa is a Canadian producer, director, and director of photography who has worked in the film and television industry for nearly a decade. Geordie’s feature documentary, A Life Unbound, was released in 2018. Geordie is currently in post-production for a feature documenting his personal experience as a parent seeking tools for optimizing the homeschooling of his daughters during the pandemic.In this episode, Anat Baniel and Geordie Trifa discuss:how the idea came about for the documentary film A Life Unbound; the unique way in which Geordie’s daughter learned to read;how the 9 Essentials provide a solid foundation for learning and for homeschooling;Geordie’s observations while homeschooling and "unschooling" his children during this pandemic;related questions from the audience.

Anat Baniel has created an extraordinary and effective process that leads to the improvement of brain functioning and that, in turn, translates to an improvement in motor and cognitive skills of the special needs child or adult. She has found the key to engaging the miraculous capacities of the brain to change and heal. Anat Baniel was born in Israel and worked with the great master of movement Moshe Feldenkrais, who frequently taught classes in her parents' home. She has established an international reputation for her work with children with special needs. A clinical psychologist who, since the early 1980s, has refined her method for working with children, she now runs the Anat Baniel Method facility in Marin county in Northern California. She's the author of: Kids Beyond Limits: Breakthrough Results for Children with Autism, Asperger's, Brain Damage, ADHD, and Undiagnosed Developmental Delays (Perigee Books 2012)Interview Date: 4/24/2012 Tags: Anat Baniel, Anat Baniel Method, attention to movement, awakening the brain, brain, healing special needs children, mp3, special needs children, tummy time, Health & Healing

In this episode, my friend, Daniel Stillman, interviews me for his podcast, The Conversation Factory. We discuss how to ask better questions, the value of loving, non-judgemental questions, and my story. I hope you enjoy today's podcast as Daniel flips the script and interviews me on the art of asking questions.   Line Notes 1:15 How Robin describes himself 5:15 Responsive Org Mentions: Responsive.org DonorsChoose.org 10:00 How do you define learning? 14:30 Asking loving questions 17:45 Practice versus performance intervals 22:30 Physical and emotional pain Mentions: Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert Cialdini Pre-suasion: A Revolutionary Way to Influence and Persuade by Robert Cialdini 24:30 Asking loving questions 29:00 Robin's interest in asking questions 32:30 Anat Baniel 37:00 The Option Institute 40:45 Categories of questions Mentions: Larissa Conte at Responsive Conference 45:15 Robin's Cafe 47:00 Find Robin: Robin's website Robin's blog Responsive Conference Zander Media Robin's Youtube

Anat Baniel, clinical psychologist and founder of Anat Baniel Method® NeuroMovement®, talks about the work she does with children who have developmental delays, from autism and Asperger's to brain damage and attention deficit. Anat's book, Kids Beyond Limits: The Anat Baniel Method for Awakening the Brain and Transforming the Life of Your Child With Special Needs, aims to help parents as well as their kids with developmental delays to thrive in their lives. Talking about how movements affect the actual cognitive function, she shows how it is an opportunity for the brain to get information. She also shares how she gets kids to pay attention as well as develop their skills from reading to writing. Anat outlines some steps and methods that helps both the parents and their child to live their best lives without limits. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here's How » Join the Dr. Carolyn Coker Ross Show Community today: carolynrossmd.com Dr. Carolyn Ross Facebook Dr. Carolyn Ross Twitter Dr. Carolyn Ross YouTube