Live Beyond the Norms Why Brain Imbalances Cause ADHD, Autism & Chronic Health Issues | Dr. Robert Melillo on Movement, Functional Disconnection & the True Root Cause
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Isn't it wild how many of our lifelong struggles can be traced back to the first few months of life? And most of us don’t even realize it.
In this episode, I sat down with Dr. Robert Melillo, one of the top experts in childhood neurological disorders and the founder of the Brain Balance Achievement Centers. He’s helped thousands of families—kids and adults—with ADHD, autism, learning disabilities, tics, anxiety, and more… and he’s done it all without medication.
Dr. Melillo’s theory of Functional Disconnection Syndrome is changing the way we think about the brain. He breaks down how imbalances between the brain’s hemispheres affect everything from coordination to behavior to gut health. And he shares how we can not only identify these imbalances early, but also correct them, at any age.
This one goes deep into brain development, movement, retained reflexes, immune health, and what we seem to be getting wrong about genetics and mental health. Whether you're a parent, practitioner, or just trying to understand your own brain better, this conversation will reframe how you see yourself and others.
"Movement was the initiation of brains on the planet, and movement is the initiation of brain development in children." ~ Dr. Robert Melillo
About Dr. Robert Melillo:
Dr. Robert Melillo is a clinician, researcher, author, and one of the world’s leading experts on neurodevelopmental disorders. With over 30 years of clinical experience, he's best known for founding Brain Balance Centers and creating the Melillo Method, a multidisciplinary approach to rebalancing the brain through movement, nutrition, cognitive stimulation, and more. His work has been published in peer-reviewed journals and translated into over 18 languages.
Connect with Dr. Robert Melillo:
- Website: https://www.drrobertmelillo.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drrobertmelillo
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drrobertmelillo
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrRobertMelillo/
- The Melillo Method Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/melillo-method-podcast-everything-brain/id1739403876
Mentioned Books:
- Disconnected Kids: https://a.co/d/7J1fQUv
- Neurobehavioral Disorders of Childhood: https://a.co/d/f0zflym
- Autism: The Scientific Truth About Preventing, Diagnosing, and Treating Autism Spectrum Disorders: https://a.co/d/8XlyPFt
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