93. ADHD Frustration to Focus: A Functional Medicine Approach to ADHD with Dr. Dusty

Is ADHD really a learning disability—or just a different brain type that’s been misunderstood? In this episode, Dr. Dusty shares his powerful personal journey from being labeled and medicated to discovering how ADHD kids can thrive when we shift the environment, not the child.Dr. Dusty Hess, DC, CFMP, CFMC, is the founder of UpstreamHealth.com and publisher of Upstream Magazine, where faith meets functional medicine. A seasoned chiropractor and root-cause health expert, he empowers Christian families to break free from chronic illness and restore health by realigning with God’s original design.We dive into why traditional systems—both educational and medical—often fail these kids, and how homeschooling gives parents the freedom to create a learning and healing environment tailored to their child's unique wiring. At the end of this episode, you’ll learn about gut health and nutrient deficiencies to movement, screen time, and sleep—this conversation is packed with eye-opening insights and practical strategies.If you want to help your kids improve their focus and decrease frustration, this episode is for you!*Take your family’s Love of Learning Assessment! Get your results and next steps in this free quiz!https://pages.thefreedomscholar.org/loloi0CONNECT WITH DR. DUSTY & UPSTREAM HEALTH:*Get a free copy of their incredible magazine for tips, strategies, nutrition plans and more! https://upstreamhealth.com/free-issue/Website: https://upstreamhealth.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/upstreamhealthhub/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/upstreamhealthhubCONNECT WITH KAMI:Schedule a free Homeschool Confidence Call with Kami:https://link.thefreedomscholar.org/widget/bookings/fn“Live with Kami” in Facebook & YouTube every Thursday at 12pm PST:  https://www.thefreedomscholar.com/live-with-kamiSee our main website for homeschool help and resources: https://www.thefreedomscholar.com/Join our Facebook homeschooling community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/216184786279733Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefreedomscholar