In this episode of the A DHD Goals podcast, host Laurence interviews Yana Kleyman, a functional medicine health consultant. Yana shares her journey from pharmaceutical roles to discovering functional medicine through a personal health crisis. The conversation dives into the connection between gut health and ADHD, the importance of addressing root causes rather than just managing symptoms, and the significance of dietary changes. Yana also offers practical tips for parents aiming to improve their children's diet and overall well-being. The episode concludes with details on where to find more information and resources related to functional medicine and ADHD management.

Yana Kleyman's Website – Atypically Awesome: ⁠https://atypicallyawesome.com/nextstep⁠

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest

00:15 Yana's Personal Health Journey

01:33 Discovering Functional Medicine

04:27 Transition to Helping Children with ADHD

05:34 The Role of Medication and Functional Medicine

06:20 Understanding Functional Medicine

18:17 The Gut-Brain Connection

25:47 Functional Medicine Testing and Treatment

29:50 Hormones and ADHD: Puberty's Impact

31:59 The Role of Diet in Managing ADHD

34:31 Identifying Harmful Ingredients in Foods