Ep. 35 - Navigating Anxiety in Children and Teens

So many concerned parents reach out to me, not because they have anxiety, but because their children or teenagers do. Although I definitely have an understanding of what might be happening, as I work with a lot of adults who have had anxiety since they were young or for as long as they can remember, I do not have the capacity at this time to expand my practice to working with children and teenagers. So, I really wanted to have a resource I could direct all these concerned parents to! 

Today’s guest, Dr. Cayley, is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor with a special passion for Pediatrics and supporting the whole family in achieving optimal health through addressing the root cause of symptoms. Her therapeutic approach is integrative and utilizes evidence-based methods, as she has training in both conventional and natural medicine modalities. As a mama herself to two little ones, she brings experience both as a professionally trained medical provider and a loving parent who’s raising young ones right alongside you!

In this episode, Dr. Cayley and I discuss how environmental stressors, genetics, nutritional deficiencies, and gut health all play a role in childhood anxiety. We explore the challenges of raising children in a modern world that is not supportive of healthy habits, push back against the idea that anxiety can only be managed and not eliminated, providing recommendations for supporting optimal development during pregnancy, strategies for overcoming picky eating, and of course, I had to ask about ideal protein intake for kids.

You can message Dr. Cayley on Instagram @dr.cayleychirumbolo or check out her website at https://www.c3well.com/

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