Episode Details

Somewhere between the lunchbox, the tablet screen, and the drive‑thru window, childhood took a detour. We’re witnessing a full‑blown pediatric health crisis—rising anxiety, attention issues, stalled growth, and inflammation hiding behind “normal” lab work. Dr. Adam Brockman dives into the hidden biology behind modern childhood, where the “Beige Diet” of ultra‑processed foods collides with young immune systems and developing brains. In this episode, you’ll hear the story of Evan—a boy whose stalled growth exposed a storm brewing in his gut—and discover why healing our kids means more than symptom‑chasing. Joined by integrative pediatric expert Dr. Matthew Hand, Dr. Brockman unpacks the Whole‑Child approach, showing parents how to rebuild resilience, restore balance, and rewrite the future of children’s health—one meal, one night of sleep, one mindful habit at a time
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Special Guest: Dr. Matthew Hand, Pediatric Nephrology Director and Professor at Dartmouth
Medical School and Children’s Hospital