Resources
A Deeper Dive
Looking for more information? Here is a current list of books, podcasts, and experts on the foundations of well-being.
Nervous System
How the body registers stress and safety, and what helps children and adults settle.
Books
- Raising Mentally Strong KidsDaniel Amen, MD
- A Kids Book About Nervous System RegulationJoy Malik Hasbrook, PhD
- Listening to My BodyGabi Garcia
- Find Your CalmGabi Garcia
- Panic ProofNicole Cain, ND
- The Body Keeps the ScoreBessel van der Kolk, MD
- When the Body Says NoGabor Maté, MD
- The Polyvagal TheoryStephen Porges, PhD
- AnchoredDeb Dana
- Why Zebras Don't Get UlcersRobert Sapolsky, PhD
- Polyvagal Theory WorkbookArielle Schwartz, PhD
Podcasts
- Being Well
- Huberman Lab
- Therapy in a Nutshell
- Therapist Uncensored
Experts
- Jessica Maguirejessicamaguire.com
- Peter Levine, PhDsomaticexperiencing.com
- Stephen Porges, PhDstephenporges.com
- Deb Danarhythmofregulation.com
- Arielle Schwartz, PhDdrarielleschwartz.com
Metabolic Health
How the body makes and uses energy, and why that matters for mood and attention.
Books
- Healthy Kids, Happy KidsElisa Song, MD
- Good EnergyCasey Means, MD
- Why We Get SickBen Bikman, PhD
- MetabolicalRobert Lustig, MD
- Young ForeverMark Hyman, MD
- Brain EnergyChris Palmer, MD
Podcasts
- The Art of Being Well
- Dr. Axe
- The Dr. Hyman Show
- Rupa Health
- Revolution Health
- Metabolic Matters
Experts
- Mark Hyman, MDdrhyman.com
- Chris Kresserchriskresser.com
- Will Cole, DCdrwillcole.com
- Casey Means, MDcaseymeans.com
- Chris Palmer, MDchrispalmermd.com
- James Greenblatt, MDjamesgreenblattmd.com
Nutrition & Gut Health
What we eat, the microbes that live in the gut, and their connection to the brain.
Books
- This Is Your Brain on FoodUma Naidoo, MD
- Food for LifeTim Spector, MD
- Super GutWilliam Davis, MD
- Food FixMark Hyman, MD
- Plant Powered PlusWill Bulsiewicz, MD
- The Vagus Nerve Gut Brain ConnectionWendy Hayden
- The Mind-Gut ConnectionEmeran Mayer, MD
- Gut FeelingsWill Cole, DC
- Eat DirtJosh Axe, DC
- Brain MakerDavid Perlmutter, MD
- Grain BrainDavid Perlmutter, MD
Podcasts
- Gut Health Podcast
- Love Your Gut
Experts
- Uma Naidoo, MDumanaidoomd.com
- Tim Spector, MDtim-spector.co.uk
- Elisa Song, MDhealthykidshappykids.com
- James Greenblatt, MDjamesgreenblattmd.com
- Will Bulsiewicz, MDtheguthealthmd.com
- David Perlmutter, MDdrperlmutter.com
- Austin Perlmutter, MDaustinperlmutter.com
NeuroImmune Health
PANS and PANDAS are immune-mediated conditions that affect mood, behavior, and movement in children. A starting point for families and for the clinicians who care for them.
Organizations
- PANDAS NetworkParent, clinician, and school resources, plus a provider search. pandasnetwork.org
- ASPIRESymptom tracking tools, appointment prep, and parent support meetings. aspire.care
- Neuroimmune FoundationClinician directory, family webinars, and a free symptom tracker. neuroimmune.org
- Stanford PANS ProgramPublished evaluation and treatment guidelines. med.stanford.edu/pans
- NIMH: PANS and PANDAS Questions and Answersnimh.nih.gov
Clinicians & Experts
- Lindsey Wells, NDPediatric integrative care. lindseywellsnd.com
- The PANDAS DocsScott Antoine and Ellen Antoine. Physician textbook and a family course. thepandasdocs.com
- Jill Crista, NDdrcrista.com
- Nancy O'Hara, MDdrnancyohara.com
- Kenneth Bock, MDbockintegrative.com
Books
- A Light in the Dark for PANDAS & PANSJill Crista, ND
- Super Sam and the Battle Against PANS/PANDASLindsey Wells, ND. A children's book.
- The Parent's Survival Guide to PANDAS/PANSDeborah Marcus
- A Parents' Guide to PANDAS, PANS and Related Neuroimmune DisordersPatricia Rice Doran and co-authors
- Brain Under AttackBeth Lambert and Maria Rickert Hong
- The Comprehensive Physicians' Guide to the Management of PANS/PANDASScott Antoine. For clinicians.
Podcasts
- Demystifying PANS/PANDAS
- Mom & Doc Talk: Healing PANS/PANDAS
- Flying Through FogFor PANS/PANDAS caregivers
Digital Health
Screens, attention, and raising children alongside technology.
Books
- The Anxious GenerationJonathan Haidt
- Dopamine NationAnna Lembke, MD
- 10 Rules for Raising Kids in a High-Tech WorldJean Twenge, PhD
- The ShallowsNicholas Carr
- Breaking Kids Free from Screen AddictionRichard Bass
Podcasts
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Experts
- Jonathan Haidtjonathanhaidt.com
- Jean Twenge, PhDjeantwenge.com
- Anna Lembke, MDannalembke.com
- Nicholas Carrnicholascarr.com