The Experience Miracles™ Podcast

Episode Overview: In this powerful episode, Dr. Tony Ebel sits down with Nancy Monica, a fierce advocate in the epilepsy community who played a crucial role in helping Dr. Tony's son Oliver overcome his seizures. Nancy shares her emotional journey as a mother of a daughter with epilepsy and how it led her to become a driving force in connecting families with the right doctors and resources. Together, they discuss the importance of chiropractic care, finding the right medical team, and the potential for healing in even the most challenging cases.Key Topics Covered:00:06:37 - Nancy discusses her early experiences navigating the epilepsy world with limited information and resources.00:11:52 - Megan's severe allergic reaction to medications (Stevens Johnson Syndrome) and her road to recovery.00:14:39 - Nancy's initial skepticism about Dr. Tony's approach to treating epilepsy with chiropractic care.00:37:10 - The role of medications in epilepsy treatment and the importance of using them judiciously.00:40:57 - How neurologically-focused chiropractic care can help reduce the need for medications by addressing the root cause of seizures.00:44:42 - The safety and gentleness of pediatric chiropractic adjustments.00:49:44 - The impact of growing up with a sibling with special needs on Nancy's other daughters' career choices.00:56:26 - The importance of reaching parents of children with epilepsy and connecting them with the right resources.00:57:00 - The need for pediatric chiropractic care in every NICU and the steps required to make it a reality.Epilepsy Health Management:Rianne Rybinski, Executive Director 815 321-1287Nancy Monica Bio – In 1994 my 4th daughter was born, due to delivery complications, she began having seizures at 12 days of age.  This changed the life of our entire family.  I went from working at Motorola in Marketing, to a full on crusade to combat epilepsy.  I co-founded CURE, Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy, which has raised more than $1B to fund cutting edge research for epilepsy worldwide.  I served on several boards and committees including, Options & Advocacy, Families ETC., CDC Expert panel participant for the IDEA, NIH Benchmark Committee Member and Co-chair and founder of Advocates for Epilepsy.  Epilepsy has become a special interest of mine, due to being directly affected by this life robbing disorder with my daughter.In 1998 I began serving individuals in McHenry County with epilepsy.  In 2010, as the Director of Telehealth, I co-founded the first ever epilepsy telehealth program in the U.S. along with Marvin Rossi, MD., PhD., Epileptologist.  This unique model combined state-of-the art subspecialty medical care, mental health, pharmacist consultation and community based social services.   Data collected over this 10 period proved healthcare cost savings by reducing local emergency department visits.  This program was monitored by the CDC with hopes to replicate throughout the U.S.-- Follow us on Socials: Instagram: @pxdocs Facebook: Dr. Tony Ebel & The PX Docs Network Youtube: The PX Docs For more information, visit PXDocs.com to read informative articles about the power of Neurologically-Focused Chiropractic Care. Find a PX Doc Office near me: PX DOCS DirectoryTo watch Dr. Tony's 30 min Perfect Storm Webinar: Click HereSubscribe, share, and stay tuned for more incredible episodes unpacking the power of Nervous System focused care for children!

Episode Overview: This in-depth episode dives into seizures in children - the causes, traditional medical treatments, and an alternative neurological approach. Dr. Tony Ebel shares his very personal experience with his son Oliver's seizures and brain injury at birth. He provides a critical perspective on addressing the root neurological causes of seizures rather than just using medication to suppress symptoms.Key Topics Covered:0:00 - Introduction2:45 - Dr. Tony's personal story with his son Oliver's seizures and brain injury at birth6:44 - Defining seizures - generalized, focal, absence, etc.13:54 - Traditional medical exams/tests for seizures (EEG, MRI, etc)16:01 - Challenges and side effects of anti-seizure medications20:45 - Rejecting the "bad luck" genetic explanation for most seizure cases24:12 - The "Perfect Storm" - High-risk pregnancy, birth trauma, and resulting nervous system dysfunction32:20 - How birth trauma impacts the brainstem, vagus nerve, and autonomic nervous system39:34 - Seizures often start as disruptions in the motor system, not just the brain46:31 - Genetics can predispose but don't cause most seizure disorders51:42 - How vagus nerve dysfunction impacts the gut, immune system, and motor function58:41 - Common seizure triggers like illness, growth spurts connect to autonomic dysregulation1:01:22 - Importance of neurological scans to detect and locate areas of nervous system dysfunction1:08:15 - Unlike medication, chiropractic gets to the root neurological cause to allow healing-- Follow us on Socials: Instagram: @pxdocs Facebook: Dr. Tony Ebel & The PX Docs Network Youtube: The PX Docs For more information, visit PXDocs.com to read informative articles about the power of Neurologically-Focused Chiropractic Care. Find a PX Doc Office near me: PX DOCS DirectoryTo watch Dr. Tony's 30 min Perfect Storm Webinar: Click HereSubscribe, share, and stay tuned for more incredible episodes unpacking the power of Nervous System focused care for children!

Episode Overview: In this informative episode, Dr. Tony Ebel interviews Jessica Pawlicki, a board-certified nurse practitioner and founder of Well-Rooted Pediatrics. They dive deep into the dangers of antibiotic and medication overuse in children and provide parents with a functional, root cause approach to building their child's natural defenses. Jessica shares her expertise on empowering parents, restoring gut health after antibiotics, and treating complex conditions like PANDAS.Key Topics Covered:0:00 - 4:00 - Introduction and Jessica's background/passion for functional pediatrics4:00 - 14:00 - The neurophysiological impacts of antibiotics and medications on childrenHow they can disrupt the gut, immune system, and neurological functionThe cascading effects leading to issues like ear infections, sinus problems, asthma, etc.14:00 - 22:00 - Managing childhood illnesses with natural therapies firstBoosting with vitamins, herbs, saunas instead of suppressing symptomsWhen antibiotics may be appropriate (pneumonia, staph, UTIs, etc.)22:00 - 32:00 - The link between untreated strep, leaky gut, and PANDAS/PANSBiofilms allowing strep to cross blood-brain barrierJessica's specialized testing and treatment protocols32:00 - 42:00 - The importance of parent education and empowermentInsurance model vs. cash-pay functional modelTreating the child as their own, taking the time needed42:00 - 45:00 - Jessica's take-home message for parentsTrust your intuition, keep searching for answersThe power of sharing this information to change livesTo Follow Jessica on SocialsInstagram: @wellrootedpediatrics | @wellrootedfm (functional medicine)Facebook: @Well-Rooted PediatricsWebsite: https://wellrootedpediatrics.com/-- Follow us on Socials: Instagram: @pxdocs Facebook: Dr. Tony Ebel & The PX Docs Network Youtube: The PX Docs For more information, visit PXDocs.com to read informative articles about the power of Neurologically-Focused Chiropractic Care. Find a PX Doc Office near me: PX DOCS DirectoryTo watch Dr. Tony's 30 min Perfect Storm Webinar: Click HereSubscribe, share, and stay tuned for more incredible episodes unpacking the power of Nervous System focused care for children!

In this episode, Dr. Tony Ebel discusses the important connection between the brain and gut, and how supporting this connection is key for children's health and wellbeing. He explains how the Vagus Nerve is the main pathway between the brain and gut, and a dysfunctional Vagus Nerve caused by a stressed nervous system can lead to many chronic health issues. Dr. Ebel emphasizes the need to focus on restoring nervous system function through a neurologically-focused chiropractor to truly help heal the gut and microbiome.Key Topics Covered:00:02 - Intro to brain-gut connection and making complex science simple and actionable00:06 - Most only learn about gut/microbiome from a nutritional perspective, but nervous system is key00:10 - Recap of how toxins damage the gut, but what if you've already fixed the diet?00:16 - Overview of role of microbiome and why it's been damaged recently00:22 - Nervous system dysregulation is root of inflammation, not just the gut00:27 - Nervous system controls gut function and microbiome, vagus nerve is conductor00:32 - Neurologically focused chiropractic adjusts vagus nerve most directly00:37 - Birth trauma and antibiotics damage vagus nerve and gut-brain connection00:43 - Finding subluxation patterns through scans to identify gut and immune issues00:58 - Traditional medicine is siloed, functional medicine works on systems, but chiropractic gets nervous system online01:06 - Examples of patients Francesca and Cole with anxiety, seizures improved through vagus nerve focus01:13 - Takeaway: if you've tried everything nutritionally, missing piece is nervous system chiropractic focus-- Follow us on Socials: Instagram: @pxdocs Facebook: Dr. Tony Ebel & The PX Docs Network Youtube: The PX Docs For more information, visit PXDocs.com to read informative articles about the power of Neurologically-Focused Chiropractic Care. Find a PX Doc Office near me: PX DOCS DirectoryTo watch Dr. Tony's 30 min Perfect Storm Webinar: Click HereSubscribe, share, and stay tuned for more incredible episodes unpacking the power of Nervous System focused care for children!

This episode is in honor of Rare Disease Day on February 29th. Dr. Tony Ebel interviews Crystal, a mother of a child with a rare genetic disorder called Sandhoff disease. They discuss Crystal's journey advocating for proper care and support for her son Cayden, as well as empowering other parents going through similar challenges. The episode emphasizes the importance of advocacy and community in improving quality of life for children with rare diseases and their families.Key Topics Covered:0:02 - Introduction to Rare Disease Day2:25 - Crystal shares background on her pregnancy and Cayden's birth11:00 - Frustrations getting referrals for physical therapy14:00 - Learning about chiropractic care as an option20:00 - Regression and hitting a plateau with gross motor skills24:00 - Receiving a recommendation to see a specialist36:00 - Increasing chiropractic care for positive changes41:00 - Connecting families to chiropractic within the Sandhoff community47:00 - Overview of PX Docs online community and social media56:00 - Living in disbelief at the progress being made58:00 - Final thoughts on advocacy and empowermentTo Follow More of Cayden’s story on Instagram: @cheeringforcayden-- Follow us on Socials: Instagram: @pxdocs Facebook: Dr. Tony Ebel & The PX Docs Network Youtube: The PX Docs For more information, visit PXDocs.com to read informative articles about the power of Neurologically-Focused Chiropractic Care. Find a PX Doc Office near me: PX DOCS DirectoryTo watch Dr. Tony's 30 min Perfect Storm Webinar: Click HereSubscribe, share, and stay tuned for more incredible episodes unpacking the power of Nervous System focused care for children!

Discover the importance of the Vagus Nerve in child health, from birth trauma impact to its role in regulating major systems like cardiac and immune. Learn how chiropractic adjustments can stimulate the vagus nerve for development and addressing conditions like autism.

In this episode, Dr. Tony Ebel interviews Beth Lambert, founder of Epidemic Answers and the Documenting Hope Project. They discuss Beth's journey to discovering holistic healing options for her own child, the recovery stories she has documented, the importance of bio- individuality in treatment, where families often get stuck in the healing process, the need for community support, and the research studies Beth has created to further knowledge on improving children's health.Key Topics Covered:2:30 - Beth shares her origin story of moving from pharmaceuticals to holistic healing for her own child.6:30 - Tony and Beth discuss the duality of wanting both scientific and real-life answers.13:30 - Beth describes some of the inspiring recovery stories she has documented.18:15 - The importance of a bio-individual approach versus one-size-fits-all treatment.22:30 - Where families often plateau or get stuck in the healing journey.27:30 - The need for community in living a counterculture healing lifestyle.36:00 - Beth explains the research studies created by Documenting Hope.Author, educator and former healthcare consultant, Beth Lambert has monitored and documented the escalating rates of childhood chronic conditions for over a decade.  Her first book, A Compromised Generation, provides a thorough analysis of the origins of this modern health crisis and documents how modifications to environmental and lifestyle factors can profoundly influence health outcomes, including full disease reversal. Beth is also the co-author of Brain Under Attack: A Resource for Parents and Caregivers of Children with PANS, PANDAS, and Autoimmune Encephalitis.Beth is the founder and Executive Director of Epidemic Answers, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to reestablishing vibrant health in our children.  She is also the creator and Executive Producer of The Documenting Hope Project, a multi-year prospective research study and media project that examines the cumulative impact of environmental stressors on health and their mitigation through personalized and systems-based treatment approaches.  Beth is the mother of three children and is passionate about raising awareness about the connection between daily choices, human health, and planetary health.Learn more about:Epidemic Answers www.epidemicanswers.orgThe Documenting Hope Project www.documentinghope.comA Compromised Generation: http://sentientpublications.com/shop/books/all-titles/a-compromised-generation/Brain Under Attack http://www.brainunderattack.comFollow Beth on Socials: @documentinghope on-- Follow us on Socials: Instagram: @pxdocs Facebook: Dr. Tony Ebel & The PX Docs Network Youtube: The PX Docs For more information, visit PXDocs.com to read informative articles about the power of Neurologically-Focused Chiropractic Care. Find a PX Doc Office near me: PX DOCS DirectoryTo watch Dr. Tony's 30 min Perfect Storm Webinar: Click HereSubscribe, share, and stay tuned for more incredible episodes unpacking the power of Nervous System focused care for children!

In this episode, Dr. Tony Ebel dives deep into the topic of autism, drawing on his extensive expertise studying it for over 15 years. He explains how the prevalence of autism has increased dramatically, from 1 in 3,500 to now 1 in 36 children. Dr. Tony emphasizes that while genetics play a role, autism is not genetically predetermined. Rather, it results from a "perfect storm" of stressors experienced early in development.He outlines the "three Ts" contributing to autism: toxins, traumas, and thoughts. This includes physical toxins and traumas like birth interventions, as well as emotional stress and anxiety during pregnancy. The speaker stresses the importance of identifying and addressing these root causes developmentally, in the order they occurred.A major focus is on birth trauma causing injury to the vagus nerve, which regulates inflammation and links the brain to every organ system. Dr. Tony shares research on critical developmental windows where the vagus nerve and nervous system maturation can be impacted. When overwhelmed, the nervous system gets stuck in chronic stress mode (“sympathetic dominance”), leading to subluxation, developmental delays, and exhaustion.Dr. Tony concludes that Neurologically-Focused Chiropractic adjustments to restore a balanced nervous system are often the missing element in caring for a child with autism. He advocates a whole-body approach while addressing root causes in the proper developmental sequence. The takeaway is that a child reaching their full potential is possible when the underlying neurological dysfunction is corrected.LinksFor more information, visit PXDocs.com to read our “What is Autism?” article, as well as other informative articles about the power of Neurologically-Focused Chiropractic Care.Relevant ResearchA Review on the Vagus Nerve and Autonomic Nervous System During Fetal Development: Searching for Critical WindowsIncidence of Pre-, Peri-, and Post-Natal Birth and Developmental Problems of Children with Sensory Processing Disorder and Children with Autism Spectrum DisorderAssociation of Cesarean Delivery With Risk of Neurodevelopmental and Psychiatric Disorders in the Offspring: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysisIncreased Risk of Autism Development in Children Whose Mothers Experienced Birth Complications or Received Labor and Delivery DrugsIncidence of Somatic Dysfunction in Healthy NewbornsAssociation Between Obstetric Mode of Delivery and Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Population-Based Sibling Design StudyThe Cerebellum, Sensitive Periods, a-- Follow us on Socials: Instagram: @pxdocs Facebook: Dr. Tony Ebel & The PX Docs Network Youtube: The PX Docs For more information, visit PXDocs.com to read informative articles about the power of Neurologically-Focused Chiropractic Care. Find a PX Doc Office near me: PX DOCS DirectoryTo watch Dr. Tony's 30 min Perfect Storm Webinar: Click HereSubscribe, share, and stay tuned for more incredible episodes unpacking the power of Nervous System focused care for children!

In this powerful interview, Chief Heart Officer Jacqui shares her family's journey through the 'Perfect Storm' with her son Logan. She emphasizes the importance of finding a doctor who listens, addresses the root cause, and has a customized care plan. The discussion centers around community, hope, and the power of storytelling. Healing happens in a community, and parents should advocate for their children because their potential is incredible.

Explore the lasting effects of birth trauma and interventions like c-sections on children's health. Topics include the correlation between birth interventions and conditions like autism, ADHD, asthma, and obesity. Discover the role of sympathetic fight-or-flight response and vagus nerve dysfunction. Learn about clinical protocols to address subluxation and the benefits of chiropractic adjustments for neurological challenges.