Growing Healthy Families Podcast

About Growing Healthy Families Podcast

🌟 Welcome to the Growing Healthy Families Podcast with Drs. Scott and Lena Haggerty! 🌟 👨⚕️👩⚕️ Your trusted guides on the path to optimal well-being and vibrant living. 👨👩👧👦 🏥 Co-owners of Elite Family Chiropractic in North Royalton, Ohio, we're here to share our passion for health and holistic living. As Neurologically Focused Pediatric and Family Chiropractors, we're dedicated to transforming lives! 🌈 💪 Parents, we've got your back! If you're navigating neurodevelopmental challenges, our podcast provides expert insights and tangible resources. Let's empower your family's jo

Publisher

Drs. Scott and Lena Haggerty

Category

kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 May 2021

Latest episode

14 Dec 2023

Latest episodes

58 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   14 Dec 2023

   Jingle All the Way - Bringing Fun & Fitness Indoors!

   Ho ho ho, grab your PJs and jingle bells! It's time to ditch the frosty outdoors and bring the fitness fiesta indoors with the Growing Healthy Families Podcast! Drs. Scott and Lena Haggerty are warming up your winter with "Jingle All the Way: Your Cozy Cabin Family Fitness Games!" Forget boring holiday workouts - we're talking reindeer relays, snowball showdowns (no snow required!), and building forts so epic they'd make Santa say "Whoa!" ⛄️ Get ready for giggling, heart-pumping fun with scavenger hunts tucked inside empty stockings ️, playful penguin waddles , and maybe even a snowman tower or two ❄️. This episode is bursting with ideas to: Keep your family active and warm during the coldest days ❄️ Turn your living room into a winter wonderland of fitness fun ♀️ **Create joyful memories that'll last longer than Santa's beard ** Award silly titles like "Sleigh-Bell Shaker Champion" and "Hot Cocoa Hula Hoop Hero" ☕️ **Sing your own "Cabin Capers Carol" around the fireplace ** So grab your hot cocoa, crank up the carols, and get ready to Jingle All the Way with Drs. Scott and Lena! This episode is packed with enough laughter and movement to melt the Grinch's heart and have you feeling fitter and merrier than ever before! Don't miss out on this festive family adventure - listen now and let the good times roll! ✨ Tag us on Facebook @elitefamilychiros to share your family fun!! #GrowingHealthyFamilies #HolidayFitness #CozyCabinGames #JingleAllTheWay #FestiveFun #FamilyLaughter #MemoriesInTheMaking #MerryChristmas ✨

2. 

   7 Dec 2023

   Easing Christmas Stress with Brain Laser & Chiropractic Care

   Lighting Up Your Holidays: Easing Christmas Stress with Brain Laser & Chiropractic Care" 🌟 - Growing Healthy Families Podcast with Drs. Scott and Lena Haggerty 🎧 Episode Description: As the holiday season twinkles with lights and festivities, it can also bring a flurry of stress and anxiety. In this special Christmas episode of the Growing Healthy Families Podcast, join Drs. Scott and Lena Haggerty as they unwrap the gift of stress relief through innovative therapies. 🧠 Dive into the Science of Serenity: Discover the fascinating world of photobiomodulation (brain laser therapy) and its magical effects on the brain. We delve into groundbreaking studies from the 'Journal of Affective Disorders' and 'Neuroscience Letters', revealing how this light therapy can illuminate pathways to emotional balance and tranquility. 🌿 Chiropractic Care: Your Holiday Stress-Buster: Learn how chiropractic care goes beyond physical adjustments to harmonize your nervous system, offering a haven of calm in the holiday hustle. 🎁 Real Stories, Real Impact: Hear heartwarming case studies of individuals who found solace from holiday stress through these therapies. Their journeys might just mirror your own! 🔍 Your Questions, Answered: We tackle your most pressing queries about managing Christmas stress, blending scientific insights with practical, everyday tips. 🌟 Takeaways for a Tranquil Holiday: Arm yourself with actionable advice and simple lifestyle tweaks to keep your holiday spirits high and stress levels low. 👨👩👧👦 For Families, Athletes, and Everyone in Between: Whether you're a parent navigating the festive frenzy, an athlete maintaining peak performance, or simply seeking a peaceful end to the year, this episode is your guide to a healthier, happier holiday season. 🎙️ Tune in to "Lighting Up Your Holidays": Join us on this enlightening journey and discover how to turn this Christmas into a season of joy, relaxation, and rejuvenation. It's time to give yourself the gift of well-being!

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   22 Nov 2023

   🦃🧠 Thanksgiving Brain Boost: The Gratitude Effect 🌟

   Growing Healthy Families Podcast with Drs. Scott and Lena Haggerty Welcome to a special Thanksgiving episode where we dive into the transformative power of gratitude on brain health. As we gather to give thanks, let’s explore how this simple yet profound practice can enhance our mental well-being. Gratitude isn't just a feel-good emotion; it's a brain booster. Studies reveal that expressing gratitude increases the levels of dopamine, oxytocin, and serotonin, key neurotransmitters linked to happiness. More intriguingly, gratitude practices are shown to increase gray matter volume in the right inferior temporal gyrus of the brain, enhancing emotional regulation. This neuroplastic change suggests that gratitude isn't just a temporary mood lifter but a brain reshaper. Read more (https://www.news-medical.net/health/The-Science-of-Gratitude.aspx) Moving beyond the brain's structure to its function, gratitude plays a pivotal role in managing stress, anxiety, and depression. It fosters a positive shift in our emotional experiences, enhancing self-love and empathy. This emotional recalibration is rooted in the limbic system, the center of our emotions. Discover more (https://positivepsychology.com/neuroscience-of-gratitude) We look at a study involving 300 adults undergoing mental health counseling. Those who wrote gratitude letters reported better mental health after four and twelve weeks, surpassing those who didn’t engage in this practice. This highlights gratitude's role as a complementary tool to psychological counseling. Learn more (https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how_gratitude_changes_you_and_your_brain) Gratitude writing, interestingly, helps shift our focus from negative to positive emotions. This shift is crucial for mental health improvement, more so than the mere expression of positive emotions. Furthermore, the act of writing, irrespective of sharing the letters, offers mental health benefits, suggesting that the process itself is therapeutic. Explore further (https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how_gratitude_changes_you_and_your_brain) We share practical tips for incorporating gratitude into daily routines. These practices are especially valuable for families and individuals facing neurodevelopmental challenges, enhancing emotional resilience and family dynamics. We wrap up by emphasizing the lasting impact of gratitude on brain health and overall well-being. As we celebrate Thanksgiving, let’s remember and harness the power of gratitude. News-Medical.net - The Science of Gratitude (https://www.news-medical.net/health/The-Science-of-Gratitude.aspx) PositivePsychology.com - Neuroscience of Gratitude (https://positivepsychology.com/neuroscience-of-gratitude) Greater Good Magazine - How Gratitude Changes You and Your Brain (https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how_gratitude_changes_you_and_your_brain) Connect with Us Visit our website: Elite Family Chiropractic (https://chat.openai.com/c/www.elitefamilychiros.com) Follow us on social media for more insights and updates: facebook.com/elitefamilychiros Stay tuned for more episodes where we discuss how to nurture healthy families, blending science, health, and heart.

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