EPISODE · Mar 27, 2026 · 36 MIN
Integrating Neurotherapy And Psychiatry- Success Stories In Kids And Young Adults
from Transformative Neurotherapy Podcast · host Dr. Heather Putney
A kid is “obsessive” and keeps getting stomach aches, so the default label becomes anxiety or OCD. But what happens when the real driver is a seizure pattern in the insula, and the medication plan is accidentally pushing the brain in the wrong direction? That’s where this conversation gets practical fast.We’re joined by Cory Williams, Director of Neurodiagnostics and Neurofeedback at Nashville Child & Family Wellness Center, to share real-world case stories from the intersection of child psychiatry, medication management, EEG brain mapping, neurofeedback, and neuromodulation. We talk through how reading an EEG can change the entire treatment strategy, including when it’s critical to rule out rare but serious causes like a brain tumor. We also dig into the salience network, attention switching, and why symptoms that look “behavioral” can be rooted in unstable brain regulation.From there, we tackle a pattern families often find confusing: as neurotherapy works, medication needs can drop. Cory explains how improved brain efficiency can make a once-helpful stimulant dose feel like too much, triggering side effects like anxiety or insomnia, and why smart tapering can be the right move. You’ll also hear a powerful college turnaround story, plus a second grader’s reading leap using phase-amplitude coupling to strengthen brain connectivity in networks tied to recognition and memory.If you care about brain health, ADHD, anxiety, sleep, learning differences like dyslexia, or safe options for kids, this one will give you both hope and a clearer framework for next steps. Subscribe, share this with someone who feels stuck, and leave a review to help more families find brain-based support.To learn more about Nashville Child & Family Wellness Center, visithttps://nashvillefamilywellness.com/To learn more about Transformative Neurotherapy visit:https://www.TransformativeNeurotherapy.orgTransformative Neurotherapy 570 Lincoln Ave. Bellevue, PA 15202 412-204-7397
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A kid is “obsessive” and keeps getting stomach aches, so the default label becomes anxiety or OCD. But what happens when the real driver is a seizure pattern in the insula, and the medication plan is accidentally pushing the brain in the wrong direction? That’s where this conversation gets practical fast. We’re joined by Cory Williams, Director of Neurodiagnostics and Neurofeedback at Nashville Child & Family Wellness Center, to share real-world case stories from the intersection of chil...
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