EP 51: Erin Paige on Homeopathy, PANS/PANDAS, and Why Parents Are Reconsidering First-Line Care

What if the “woo-woo” remedy some families dismiss is actually the starting point that helps them ask better questions about their child’s health?In Episode 51, Cathy Meehan sits down with Erin Paige of Heartwing Healing to talk about homeopathy, why it continues to spark so much curiosity and pushback, and why more families are looking beyond the conventional “pill for every ill” model. Erin shares how her path into this work began through a deeply personal crisis involving her son’s severe neuroimmune symptoms, her own Lyme disease diagnosis, and a desperate search for answers when traditional routes were not enough.Together, Cathy and Erin explore how Erin thinks about homeopathy as a symptom-based practice, why she often works with children dealing with complex chronic and neuroimmune challenges, and how parents can begin learning about remedies, home kits, and remote consultation options. The conversation also touches on PANS and PANDAS, anxiety and OCD presentations in children, and Erin’s encouragement for parents to grow in confidence, trust their intuition, and pursue education as they care for their families.This conversation covers:- Erin Paige’s personal journey into homeopathy through her son’s severe PANS symptoms and her family’s search for answers- What homeopathy is, including the “like cures like” principle and how Erin describes it as a symptom-based approach- Why more people are turning toward homeopathy and natural healing modalities- Why Erin sees homeopathy as a first-line intervention families may consider before more invasive or complicated options- The rise of neuroimmune and neuropsychiatric issues in children, including PANS, PANDAS, anxiety, OCD, and related symptom patterns- How infections, mold, and environmental triggers are discussed in relation to children’s symptom pictures- How Erin works with families remotely through Zoom consultations, courses, and education for parents- Practical homeopathy basics for families, including remedy kits, Arnica for bumps and bruises, and chamomile for colic and teethingIf you’re a parent, caregiver, or health-conscious family looking to better understand integrative approaches and ask deeper questions about your child’s symptoms, this episode offers a thoughtful place to start. Listen in for a warm, wide-ranging conversation about education, discernment, and caring for your family with greater confidence.GENERAL LINKS:MeehanMD - Schedule your FREE Consultation Todayhttps://meehanmd.comMINDSETkids - Your Pediatric Alternativehttps://meehanmd.com/mindsetkidsEmergency Med Kitshttps://meehanmd.com/emergency-med-kitsSOCIAL MEDIA:Facebook:MeehanMD https://www.facebook.com/JimMeehanMDMINDSETkids https://www.facebook.com/MINDSETkidshealthInstagram:MeehanMD https://www.instagram.com/docmeehan/MINDSETkids https://www.instagram.com/mindsetkidshealth/Websites:MeehanMD https://www.meehanmd.com/MINDSETkids https://www.mindset-kids.com/