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Ep. 35, 36, 39 | My Child’s Health Journey

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Graham Health Update

I started this 3-part series after walking through an incredibly hard season with one of our sons. But there are so many things I wanted to share in hopes of helping other mommas like me that struggle to figure out what was happening!

As I record these episodes, we’re not completely on the other side, but we have seen so many wins that I have been able to come out of the ‘what is going on fog.’ But I wanted to share our story in hopes of encouraging other moms and parents who feel hopeless and helpless with something their kid is facing.

When I sat down to record this, I ended up sharing the raw, honest journey we have been on the past 8-10 months with a health journey with one of our children and recently, my own health hurdles as well. Part 1 paints a clearer picture of our life this last year and sets the stage to share more as we continue on this journey.

The Struggles

The meltdowns that we were seeing from this child, were different than a normal tantrum.. it was something neurological that was causing him to spiral out of control. Some of the other symptoms we were noticing was extreme eczema, under-eye puffiness, prone to get viruses, needing breathing treatments, etc. I could go on about things that just seemed different from our other children, and I knew this was something that was a bigger problem.

So if you’re seeing struggles in your own kids and need some reassurance to keep fighting for what you are seeing, listen to the entire episode below!

Links:

Brain Balance : https://www.brainbalancecenters.com/
Dr. Aaron Hartman : https://richmondfunctionalmedicine.com/about/aaron-hartman-md/

Part 2:

After walking through the symptoms and struggles we were noticing, I really became aware of all of the things that could have affected him and our entire family.

From makeup to dishwasher detergent to saying goodbye to standard sippy cups and food dyes….  I try to hit on everything but there is honestly a lot to remember. I JUST realized I didn’t even mention in the episode that we only use Cast Iron and Stainless Steel cookware now!

Like I said, it’s a lot to keep straight and I probably forgot other changes I should have mentioned but this is a JOURNEY and I’m willing to keep sharing as we keep growing through it if you all are up for it! So listen below for some of the practical changes that we started to make in our home.

Links:

Clean Makeup : CRUNCHI (take 10% off your first order with my link!)
Blue Tansy Deodorant : Primally Pure ($10 off your first order of $50!)
Organic/ Dye Free Foods : Thrive Market (40% off your first order!)
Kids Lotion : Tubby Todd (10% off your first order!)
Kid Shampoo :  ROE
Dishwasher Tablets and Cleaner: Blueland
Bread Machine: Amazon
Kid Mason Jar Cups

 

Part 3:

I wanted to answer some of those questions and try to tie a bow on this long story that can hardly fit into 3 podcast episodes. I share what this season looks like for us and how we are continuing on this health journey, what it looks like day to day and changes that we are still implementing!

If you’re in the middle of a health journey, or advocating for your kids, I hope this episode encourages you!

Links:

RVA Baby- Dr. West: https://www.myrvababy.com/

 

Thanks for reading!

— Katelyn

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