"My Mighty Quinn" - From Tics, Turbulence, Distraction and Disconnection to Calm, Confident and Connected"
Welcome to "My Mighty Quinn”, the introductory podcast series that finally sheds light and clarity on the mysteries behind our beautiful children's learning, attention, behaviour and developmental challenges. I'm Lucia Silver, your host, and above all, the devoted and proud mother to the Mighty Quinn. Join me on this extraordinary journey as I share the fruits of five years of tireless searching and research to find scientific explanations, answers and meaningful help for my son. In a world where the educational, SEN, paediatric and other experts leave us feeling unsupported, with contradictory information, and countless unanswered questions, I discovered a groun...
S3 Episode 19: Something Is Happening To Our Children - A Conversation Between Lucia Silver & her "Wing-Woman" Connah
Welcome back to My Mighty Quinn
Today’s episode is a little different.
There’s no guest expert, no polished interview and no clinical conversation.
Instead, for the very first time, Lucia is stepping out from behind the interviewer’s chair and into the story herself — joined by BHM’s co-founder and Lucia’s “wing woman”, Connah Edgington, for an honest, raw and deeply personal conversation about how The Brain Health Movement was born.
This is the story behind the movement.
The story behind the Whole Child Healing Ro...
S3 Episode 18: The Brain in Motion: How Movement Can Transform Family Life with Aaron Delgrolice
Welcome to My Mighty Quinn
In this episode, I’m joined by Aaron Delgrolice — founder of Hybrid Fitness Training, brain-based movement specialist, and passionate advocate for the connection between movement, the brain, and the nervous system.
Aaron’s work sits at the intersection of neuroscience, movement, breathwork and nervous system regulation — helping both children and adults understand how simple, accessible activities can profoundly influence focus, coordination, mood, behaviour and resilience.
Together, we explore a concept that changes everything:
That movement is not just about fitness.
Movement is brain de...
S3 Episode 17: The Hidden Truth About Modern Brain Health - Lucia Silver's Guest Appearance on The UNspecial Podcast with Zack Ponder
What if anxiety isn’t “just anxiety”?
What if ADHD, burnout, rage, meltdowns, sensory overwhelm, sleep problems and school refusal are not random problems to manage… but signals from a nervous system under siege?
In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, Lucia joins Zack Ponder on the UNspecial podcast to explore the uncomfortable truth that so many families are living: our modern world is dysregulating children and adults at an alarming rate.
Lucia shares the raw story behind The Brain Health Movement and My Mighty Quinn — how her son Quinn went from a happy little boy...
S3 Episode 16: The Energy Crisis Inside Our Children: Mitochondria, Behaviour and Healing with Kelsey Spanbauer
Welcome to My Mighty Quinn
In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Kelsey Spanbauer — midwife, cellular healing expert, and founder of Engedi Wellness Centre.
Kelsey’s work sits at the intersection of biology, environment and parental intuition — helping families understand what is truly happening beneath the surface of chronic childhood conditions.
Together, we explore a concept that changes everything: That beneath many of today’s rising childhood challenges — anxiety, autism, ADHD and autoimmune illness — lies something far more fundamental.
An energy crisis inside the body’s cells.
This conversati...
S2 Episode 10: The Truth About Our Children’s Health: Total Load and Modern Life - Why Parents are Being Forced to Lead with Beth Lambert
Welcome to My Mighty Quinn
In this powerful and deeply important episode, I’m joined by Beth Lambert, founder and executive director of Documenting Hope, a non-profit dedicated to understanding, preventing and reversing chronic health and developmental conditions in children.
Her work is uncovering how environmental exposures, lifestyle factors and biological stress are shaping children’s health — and showing that healing is possible when those conditions change.
Together, we explore why the epidemic of childhood chronic illness cannot be explained by genetics alone, why children may be acting...
S3 Episode 15: The Brain’s Missing Input: Why This Teacher Turned Chiropractor Is Seeing Outstanding Outcomes for Children — and Their Parents with Dr Daniel Kimbley
Welcome to My Mighty Quinn
In this illuminating episode, I’m joined by Dr Daniel Kimbley, founder of Nexus Family Chiropractic and creator of the Nexus Method — a nervous system-first clinical approach designed to identify and restore the brain’s missing input.
Dr Daniel began his career not in a clinic, but in a classroom. He watched children labelled as defiant, distracted, and disruptive — yet instinctively knew something deeper was at play. What looked like “won’t” was often “can’t.” What was dismissed as behaviour was, in truth, nervous system capacity.
Together, we explor...
S3 Episode 14: From School Entry to Puberty: The New Wellbeing Reality for Children Today with Alicia Drummond
Welcome to My Mighty Quinn
In this powerful, wide-angle, and deeply grounding episode, I’m joined by Alicia Drummond, founder of The Wellbeing Hub and recent recipient of the BETT 2026 Award for Best Wellbeing Resources, dive inside the reality of what is really happening in schools right now and the pressure our children are carrying.
Alicia brings a rare panoramic view, drawn from supporting 170,000+ students across 300+ schools in 6 countries, and what she shares, confirms what so many parents are sensing but struggling to name: we ar...
S3 Episode 13: It’s Time to Talk About Parents with ADHD: Overwhelm, Dysregulation and Shame (and what actually helps) with Sean McNicholas
Welcome to My Mighty Quinn
In this deeply honest, compassionate, and empowering episode, I’m joined by Sean McNicholas, founder of New Me Therapy, also known as The ADHD Expert, to shine a long overdue light on a missing part of the ADHD conversation: The Parent.
This episode is for the adults — especially parents parenting with ADHD (diagnosed or undiagnosed) — who are holding families together while feeling overwhelmed, distracted, reactive, exhausted, and often quietly ashamed.
Together, we unpack why parenting with ADHD feels so relentlessly hard —...
S3 Episode 12: Wired from the Start, Why the Nervous System Should Always Be the First Place We Look with Fran Aitken
Welcome to My Mighty Quinn
In this deeply grounding and illuminating episode, I’m joined by Fran Aitken, founder of Awaken Chiropractic, to explore why the nervous system must always be the first place we look when a child is struggling.
This conversation is called “Wired from the Start” — because so many children’s challenges don’t begin with behaviour, school, or diagnosis. They begin much earlier, in pregnancy, birth, and the early environment, where a child’s nervous system is already adapting, compensating, and doing its best...
S3 Episode 11: Feed the Calm, Not the Chaos: The Whole Child Christmas Survival Guide with Lucinda Miller
In this warm, practical, and laugh-because-it’s-true Christmas special, I sit down once again with the incomparable Lucinda Miller — family nutrition expert, bestselling author, founder of NatureDoc, and one of our most beloved experts inside the Whole Child Healing Course.
Together, we unravel the real reason December hits families so hard — not because we’re doing Christmas “wrong,” but because exhausted children, depleted parents, overstimulating routines, and a month-long sugar parade collide in a way no nervous system was built to handle.
This episode is a lifeline for every mother (and every dad, grandparent...
S3 Episode 10: "Mama, Let It Go" - Navigating Modern Motherhood with More Calm and Less Chaos with Dr Hilary Claire
In this beautifully honest and deeply validating episode, I sit down with the remarkable Dr Hilary Claire — clinical psychologist, nutritionist, integrative practitioner, and the author of Mama, Let It Go, The Motherhood Reset, and The Nourished Mama.
Together, we unpack one of the most urgent and misunderstood crises of modern motherhood: maternal burnout — not as a moral failing, not as a personal weakness, but as a physiological, psychological, and cultural collision of pressures no mother was ever meant to endure alone.
Dr Hilary and I explore the real forces draining today’s moth...
S2 Episode 9: Toxic Overload in Kids, Why They Can't Sleep, Calm Down or Heal — and What You Can Do About It with Dr Lauren Lee Stone
Welcome to My Mighty Quinn
In this powerful and deeply personal episode, I’m joined by the extraordinary Dr Lauren Lee Stone — functional medicine practitioner, homotoxicologist, and mother of two boys once diagnosed with autism and PANS — neither of whom holds those diagnoses today.
Together, we expose the hidden toxic load affecting every modern child — from food, water, air and medications to birth trauma, stress, and emotional overwhelm — and how these silent stressors are inflaming young brains and bodies.
Dr Lauren shares her family’s remarkable recovery story and ex...
S3 Episode 9: Why the First 90 Days can Shape a Lifetime - Brain Boosting Truths for New Parents with Bright Minds Neurodevelopment
Welcome
If you’ve ever wondered why your baby hates tummy time, startles at every sound, or feels “floppy” in your arms — this episode is for you.
Because the truth is, those tiny movements in the first 90 days of life are doing far more than we think. They’re wiring your baby’s brain for a lifetime of learning, focus, and emotional connection.
I sit down with Brandon Kingston, functional neurologist and founder of Bright Minds Neurodevelopment, to uncover the extraordinary science — and simple daily practices — that shape your child’...
S3 Episode 8: Rewiring Possibilities for your Child - Brain first! with The Doman Method
Welcome back to My Mighty Quinn, today, I’m joined by Melissa and Spencer Doman of Doman International. Spencer is the grandson of Glen Doman, a pioneer in brain development whose revolutionary approach has helped over 30,000 families worldwide. Glen’s work focused on treating the brain rather than symptoms, leading to remarkable outcomes for children with autism, cerebral palsy, developmental delays, ADHD, and more.
Melissa and Spencer continue his legacy, championing the Doman Method, a family-centred, brain-first approach that gives parents the tools to foster real progress in their children.
We discuss:
The origins and...S2 Episode 8: The Misdiagnosed Epidemic: Is it Behaviour… or is your Child’s Brain under Attack? with Dr Nancy O’Hara
Welcome
If you’ve ever been told your child is “just anxious,” needs firmer discipline, or is simply wired differently — this episode could change everything.
Because sometimes, it’s not “just behaviour.” It’s not ADHD. It’s not autism. It’s your child’s immune system attacking their brain.
I sit down with Dr Nancy O’Hara — world-renowned paediatrician and functional medicine expert — to expose the truth about PANS, PANDAS, and Basal Ganglia Encephalitis: immune-driven brain conditions that are more common than most realise, often misunderstood, and frequently misdiagnosed.
This is personal. My son Qui...
S2 Episode 7: It Didn’t Start with a Diagnosis. It Started with a Delivery. with Dr Tony Ebel
Welcome to My Mighty Quinn
In this powerful, passionate and eye-opening episode, I’m joined by the incomparable Dr Tony Ebel — neurologically focused chiropractor, father of four, founder of PX Docs, and pioneer of The Perfect Storm™ framework.
Together, we’re blowing the lid off the nervous system epidemic hiding behind so many childhood labels — from autism, ADHD and anxiety to seizures, PANS/PANDAS, gut issues, tics and developmental delays.
We go all the way back to where it starts — the delivery room — and reveal the truth about how mode...
S3 Episode 7: Hijacked: Big Tech, Innocent Brains & the Fight for Our Children’s Childhood with Emily Cherkin
Welcome to My Mighty Quinn
I’m Lucia Silver, founder of The Brain Health Movement and mother to the mighty Quinn. This is the podcast where we engage in clear-eyed, courageous conversations about childhood brain health, development, and resilience. Today’s episode is one that every parent and educator must hear.
Wake Up to Screen Toxicity — with Emily Cherkin
In this vital episode, I’m joined by Emily Cherkin, a former educator and leading voice in the movement for tech-intentional parenting. She is the author of The Screentime Solution: A Judgme...
S3 Episode 6: Sound as a Superpower: Breaking Barriers to Learning and Healing with Charlotte Davies
Welcome
Welcome back to My Mighty Quinn, the podcast where we explore ground-breaking solutions to help parents address the root causes of their children's struggles. I’m your host, Lucia Silva, and I’m thrilled to have you join us for another insightful episode.
Today, we’re diving into the fascinating world of sound processing and its profound importance within child development. This episode is packed with actionable insights and expert advice to help you better understand how foundational skills like sensory integration and motor processing can unlock your child’s full potential.
Epi...
S2 Episode 6: Healing Thousands: The Man Responsible for Transforming Children's Lives with Dr Robert Melillo
Hi, I’m Lucia Silver, and welcome to 'My Mighty Quinn.' Today, we have the privilege of speaking with Dr. Robert Melillo, a pioneer in child brain health. We’ll dive deep into understanding neurological imbalances and the groundbreaking methods that have helped countless children, including my son, Quinn. This episode is packed with insights that can guide you toward meaningful solutions.
Episode Summary
Lucia Silver is joined by Dr. Robert Melillo, a world-renowned clinician, researcher, and author specializing in child neurological disorders. The discussion explores how the Melillo Method has transformed lives by a...
S3 Episode 5: Meltdowns to Mastery: Unlocking the Power of The Vagus Nerve with Dr. Carrie Rigoni
In this transformative episode, Lucia dives into one of the body's most critical systems: the Vagus nerve. She is joined by Dr. Carrie Rigoni, a leading chiropractor, applied kinesiologist, and Vagus nerve educator, specialising in children’s health.
Episode Summary
The Vagus nerve is essential for regulating stress, digestion, sleep, and mood, acting as the body's brake system to bring us back to calm. Lucia and Dr. Carrie discuss how understanding and strengthening Vagus nerve function can unlock self-healing, particularly for children facing developmental, behavioural, and learning challenges.
Dr. Carrie shares pr...
S3 Episode 4: Inside the World of a Neuro-Development Specialist with AnneMarie Smellie
Welcome to My Mighty Quinn!
I’m your host, Lucia Silver, founder of the Brain Health Movement and proud mother of the Mighty Quinn. In today’s episode, I’m joined by the incredible Anne Marie Smellie, a neurodevelopmental specialist with over 20 years of experience helping children and families uncover the root causes of developmental, learning, and behavioral challenges.
Episode Summary
We dive into the critical gaps in conventional healthcare when addressing symptoms like anxiety, ADHD, autism, sensory sensitivities, and more. Anne Marie shares her holistic approach, integrating retained primitive reflex...
S3 Episode 3: Sleep Matters: Expert Tips for Restful Nights and Better Days with Natasha Duffin
This episode is all about the life-changing power of sleep, particularly for children and families navigating neurodevelopmental challenges. I’m joined by Natasha Duffin, an incredible occupational therapist and founder of Whole Child Co., whose expertise in sleep, oral function, and airway health has helped countless families. Together, we’ll uncover how improving sleep quality can transform lives.
Episode Summary
Sleep is the golden thread tying health, growth, and emotional well-being together, but for many families, it’s the missing piece of the puzzle. In this episode, we explore why sleep quality matters far more t...
S3 Episode 2: ADHD Uncovered: Misconceptions, Medication and a 360° Approach with Sean McNicholas
In this episode, we’re tackling ADHD—a condition affecting millions of children and adults. Our guest, Sean McNicholas, brings unparalleled expertise and personal experience to the conversation.
ADHD diagnoses have soared in recent years, but too often, the focus remains on managing symptoms instead of understanding the root causes. This episode invites ADHD specialist, therapist, and coach Sean McNicholas, whose personal journey and professional insights shed light on holistic approaches that transform lives. Diagnosed with ADHD later in life, Sean has overcome immense challenges to become a leading advocate for brain health, working to uncover the root...
S2 Episode 05: Awakened Parenting for Toddlers to Teens: Insights into Conscious Connection, Anxiety and Trauma with Tammy Schamuhn
I’m Lucia Silver, thrilled to have you back for another episode of the Brain Health Movement’s podcast series. Today, we dive deep into parenting with Tammy Schamuhn, a registered psychologist, play therapist supervisor, and best-selling author. Tammy shares her wealth of knowledge from personal and professional experience in children's mental health. Trust me—this conversation will leave you inspired and equipped with practical insights to transform your parenting journey.
Episode Summary:
In this episode, we explore what it means to be an "awakened parent" and how essential it is for parents to und...
S2 Episode 4: A Mother's Conversations with World Leading Experts: "Your Child’s Unbearable Overnight Changes… The Mystery Behind Sudden Psychiatric Behaviour" - with Dr Lindsey Wells
In today’s episode, I’m thrilled to introduce Dr. Lindsey Wells, a naturopathic physician and a leader in integrative paediatric care. Dr. Wells specialises in complex neurodevelopmental challenges, including PANS, PANDAS, ASD, and autoimmune disorders. Her holistic family approach is transformative, and in this episode, we take a deep dive into these often misunderstood conditions.
Episode Summary: Dr. Wells and I explore the world of PANS (Paediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome) and PANDAS (Paediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Streptococcal Infections). We unpack the symptoms, potential triggers, and the vital importance of early diagnosis and trea...
S3 Episode 1: Beneath the Surface: The Hidden Hell of School Struggles and Refusal with Dr Joshua Madsen
Hello parents, carers, educators, and practitioners! It's Lucia Silver here, and I'm thrilled to bring you another enlightening episode of My Mighty Quinn. Today, we have the honour of welcoming back Dr. Joshua Madsen, a renowned chiropractic neurologist specialising in children with neurodevelopmental delays and functional medicine. It's been a while since we last spoke, and I'm excited to dive into our discussion today.
In this episode, we explore the profound insights from Dr. Joshua Madsen on neurodevelopmental delays and the critical role of functional medicine. We focus on the underlying reasons behind school struggles and refusal...
S2 Episode 3: A Mother's Conversations with World Leading Experts: Your Stress Matters... Creating Calm, Co-Regulation and Connection - with BG Mancini
Hello and welcome to another enlightening episode of My Mighty Quinn and our mini series a "A Mother's Conversations with World Leading Experts"!
I'm thrilled to have you join me today as we delve into a fascinating discussion with BG Mancini, a distinguished neuro-developmental specialist from the Brain and Gut Institute in New York.
In this episode, BG shares her expertise in functional medicine and neurodevelopmental practices, shedding light on the interconnectedness of the family nervous system. Here are some key takeaways from our conversation:
Holistic Approach: BG emphasises the importance of t...S2 Episode 2: A Mother's Conversations with World Leading Experts: "Ready or not for School?"... How Immaturity in Aspects of Physical Development impacts Learning, Emotional Wellbeing and Behaviour - with Sally Goddard Blythe
Sally Goddard Blythe, an expert in child development, discusses the importance of physical development, motor maturity, and primitive reflexes in children's learning and behaviour. She explains how social factors, changes in modern life and limited movement opportunities can contribute to learning struggles and behavioural issues in children.
Sally emphasises the need for a comprehensive approach that addresses the root causes of these challenges and provides individualised remediation. She shares success stories of children who have experienced improvements in confidence, academic performance, and social relationships through programs that focus on neuromotor development and reflex inhibition.
The...
S2 Episode 1: A Mother's Conversations with World-Leading Experts: "Brilliant Brain Food" - with Lucinda Miller
Hello lovely listeners!
Welcome to the first episode in a brand new series of our podcast "My Mighty Quinn", called "A Mother's Conversations with World Leading Experts"
The Brain Health Movement is thrilled to launch with the first of our world-class authorities, and where better to start than with our children's tummies, aka their guts, and of course their diet.
How does all this sit within how we can delivery optimum healthy brain development?
In this episode, Lucia is speaking with esteemed naturopath, nutritional therapist, functional medicine practitioner and b...
S1 Episode 5: The Critical Power and Impact of Primitive Reflexes on a Child's Development - Lucia speaks with Dr Josh Madsen
Welcome to "My Mighty Quinn", the show where we explore the fascinating world of child development with leading experts. I'm Lucia Silver, your host and today we have the pleasure of speaking again with Dr. Josh Madsen, a renowned expert in paediatric development.
In this insightful and final episode of this introductory series, Dr. Josh and I delve into the crucial topic of primitive reflexes and their impact on a child's development. We explore how these foundational neurological responses can influence behaviour, learning, and overall development well-being.
We discuss some valuable strategies for parents to sup...
S1 Episode 4: The Importance of Movement and Motor Development in Child Brain Health - Lucia speaks with Dr Josh Madsen
Join Lucia as she delves into the world of child brain health, bringing you expert insights and empowering stories. In each episode, Lucia invites specialists, like Dr. Josh Madsen, a neurodevelopmental disorder expert, to share his knowledge and experiences.
Together, they explore the critical role of motor development in a child's overall brain health.
Discover the three key aspects highlighted by Dr. Josh - addressing primitive reflexes, developing balance centres, and enhancing eye tracking abilities. Gain valuable insights into understanding motor milestones and early detection of developmental issues. Learn how parents can become the best t...
S1 Episode 3: Understanding What a Child's Brain Needs from Birth - Lucia speaks with Dr. Josh Madsen
In this enlightening episode, Lucia invites Dr. Josh Madsen, a leading expert in pediatric neurology, to delve deeper into what our children's brains require from birth and the crucial role of primitive reflexes on brain development.
Primitive reflexes, innate involuntary movements in infants, are fundamental for early survival. Dr. Madsen highlights their significance and how uninhibited reflexes can hinder cognitive growth.
Key Takeaways
S1 Episode 2: The Crucial Facts you NEED to Know about Your Beautiful Child's Learning, Attention, Social and Behavioural Challenges
In this multiple "Eureka Moment" episode of "My Mighty Quinn" podcast series, Lucia Silver reveals seven critically important facts about child brain development.
Lucia unveils a world of insights that challenge conventional thinking about neurological disorders and empower parents and caregivers to understand and address the real root causes behind their child's challenges.
"Information is the Mothership!" declares Lucia as she shares her deep understanding of these facts. Her dedication to providing accessible, digestible and, above all else, actionable solutions, make this episode an essential resource for anyone invested in supporting their children's h...
S1 Preview Trailer: Welcome to "My Mighty Quinn"
Brace yourself for an electrifying ride as we introduce "My Mighty Quinn," the podcast series that's shattering the norms and bringing a breath of fresh air to parents, caregivers, and families. Get ready to dive deep into the heart of neurological challenges, debunk myths, and ignite a spark of hope like never before.
Hosted by Lucia Silver, a mother on a mission, this trailblazing podcast is here to revolutionise the narrative around childhood neurological disorders, including ADHD, ASD / autism, dyslexia, tics, Tourette's, OCD, anxiety and more. With one in four children of school age facing these challenges...
S1 Episode 1: A Mother's Quest: My Five Year Journey to find the Real Truth behind my Son's Struggles
Welcome to a powerful new podcast series that's about to change the game for parents, families, and caregivers! Get ready to embark on an exhilarating journey as I reveal the untold story behind the birth of The Brain Heath Movement and the remarkable transformation it brought to my son's life.
Imagine a place where science meets compassion, where breakthroughs replace old-school methods, and where your child's boundless potential finally takes centre stage. This is it, my friend! In this debut episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on my personal odyssey — one of relentless determination, unconditional love, and gr...
