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In this episode, I sit down with Laurie Hammer to explore how amino acids support brain health by nourishing the body’s neurotransmitters. We discuss how foundational nutrition, protein, healthy fats, minerals, and a healthy microbiome may influence behavior, sleep, emotional regulation, and overall brain function. We also share practical ideas parents can begin using at home to help build healthier habits that support their child’s development.
About My Guest:
As a Functional Nutritional Therapist, Laurie Hammer focuses on helping clients navigate depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and other neurological conditions. Her work is driven by her own healing journey—overcoming cancer, celiac disease, bulimia, and depression through holistic approaches. Today, she supports clients around the world, both virtually and in person, offering hope and practical strategies for moms facing anxiety, depression, and the overwhelming demands of daily life.
Key Takeaways:
- Discover why brain development follows an early sequence and how sensory input, neural pruning, and childhood experiences may influence attention, emotional regulation, and behavior.
- Understand how chronic stress affects measurable functions such as breathing, heart rate variability, digestion, temperature, muscle tone, and brain activity in both children and adults.
- Learn why combining brain mapping, physiological assessment, nutrition, movement, and consistent regulation activities can help families develop a more individualized path forward.
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More about Connect My Brain:
Why is this happening to my kid and what can I do about it? If you are the parent of a developmentally delayed child then you’ve probably asked this question more than once. That’s where I come in! I’m Dr. Laura Hanson and I specialize in identifying the “why” and telling you the “what.” Join me every Thursday for a deeper look at how our brains are wired and how to get the most out of your mind. Are you looking to break negative patterns, overcome mood disorders, or optimize your potential? Maybe your child struggles with ADHD, OCD or other learning difficulties. Tune in to Connect My Brain, where I explain concepts like biofeedback and neurofeedback, brainwave frequencies, and much more. Let me help you change your life by changing your mind! Contact me HERE.
