The Experience Miracles™ Podcast

In this deeply moving episode, Dr. Tony Ebel interviews Megan Stafiej, a mother whose daughter Harper's life was transformed through pediatric chiropractic care. Harper was born at 26 weeks and spent 97 days in the NICU, struggling with respiratory issues, failure to thrive, and multiple health challenges that left doctors without answers. After six weeks in the hospital with no improvement, Megan's desperate Facebook plea led her to discover pediatric chiropractic care. What followed was a miraculous transformation - Harper went from being labeled completely deaf and having seizure-like activity to responding to her name just hours after her first adjustment. This episode celebrates Harper's joyful spirit, her love for Chuggington trains and Florida beaches, and how her story continues to inspire families worldwide. Megan shares her journey from feeling unheard in the medical system to becoming a powerful advocate for other families, while honoring Harper's legacy of hope and healing.Key Topics & Timestamps([00:06:00]) - Harper's Difficult Beginning: Born at 26 Weeks and 97 Days in the NICU([00:11:00]) - The Facebook Plea That Changed Everything: Discovering Pediatric Chiropractic([00:16:00]) - The First Adjustment: Two Minutes of Peace and the Miracle of Harper Responding to Her Name([00:20:00]) - Harper's Transformation: From Diagnosis to Personality - Living Life to the Fullest([00:26:00]) - From Victim to Advocate: How Harper's Story Empowers Megan to Fight for Other Families([00:30:00]) - Harper's Lasting Legacy: How Her Story Continues to Save Lives and Build Community-- 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!

Dr. Tony Ebel shares a comprehensive 5-step framework for advocating for your child in hospital and medical intervention settings. Drawing from his personal experiences with his son Oliver's 6-week NICU stay and recent emergency room visits, Dr. Tony provides practical strategies for parents to navigate medical decisions with confidence. He emphasizes the importance of slowing down, asking the right questions, trusting parental instincts, and thorough documentation when facing medication decisions, surgeries, or medical interventions.The episode covers the paradox of modern medicine - its life-saving emergency capabilities versus its role in chronic illness - and empowers parents to take control of healthcare decisions for their children. Dr. Tony provides real-world examples and teaches parents how to avoid being "upsold" unnecessary medical interventions while still receiving appropriate care.Key Topics & Timestamps[00:01:00] - Introduction to the 5-Step Advocacy Framework [00:04:00] - Oliver's NICU Story and Medical "Upselling" [00:06:00] - Step 1: Slow Down the Decision [00:11:00] - Step 2: Ask for Full Explanation (Risks, Benefits, Alternatives) [00:13:00] - Step 3: Get Clarity on Urgency [00:18:00] - Step 4: Trust Your Gut and Seek Second Opinion [00:20:00] - Step 5: Document Everything [00:27:00] - Bonus Step 6: Bring an Advocate-- 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!

Dr. Tony Ebel breaks down the real root causes of developmental delays that go far beyond what traditional pediatricians and even most early intervention specialists address. He reveals that one in six children face developmental delays, often triggered by what he calls "the perfect storm" - a combination of early life stressors including pregnancy stress and birth interventions. Dr. Ebel explains how children get stuck in "fight or flight" mode instead of growth and development mode, affecting everything from motor skills to speech, behavior, and social development. He emphasizes that developmental delays aren't due to genetics, bad luck, or bad parenting, but rather neurological stress that can be identified and addressed at its root cause.Key Topics & Timestamps([00:00:00]) - The Hidden Crisis - One in six children face developmental delays, and there's a crucial missing piece most doctors overlook([00:04:00]) - The Therapy Plateau Problem - Why families often get stuck despite doing all the right therapies and interventions([00:06:00]) - Sequence Over Timeline - Why the order of development matters more than hitting milestones at specific ages([00:09:00]) - Growth vs. Protection Mode - The key concept that children can't be in growth and protection mode simultaneously([00:10:00]) - The Perfect Storm - How maternal stress and birth interventions create neurological stress in developing children([00:11:00]) - The Vagus Nerve Connection - How birth trauma impacts the brainstem and controls development, behavior, and communication-- 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!

Dr. Tony Ebel tackles one of the most common questions from parents: "Why is continued wellness care important?" In this passionate and comprehensive episode, Dr. Tony delivers his signature three-part answer approach - addressing the healthcare system, sharing a compelling personal story, and explaining the science. He critiques the traditional healthcare system's "sick care" model, shares a compelling gym encounter with a skeptical physical therapist, and explains the neuroscience behind why wellness care is essential for long-term health. Dr. Tony emphasizes that wellness care isn't about "maintenance" but about thriving, being resilient, and getting the most out of life. He uses powerful analogies comparing wellness care to fitness routines and faith practices, explaining why consistency is key to staying healthy and adapting to life's inevitable stresses.Key Topics & Timestamps[00:02:00] - Healthcare System Critique: Why It's "Sick Care" Not Health Care[00:05:00] - The Gym Story: Meeting the Anti-Chiropractic Physical Therapist[00:09:00] - The Iron Man Question: "What Are You Doing Here?"[00:12:00] - From Storm to Boring: The Unspoken Miracle of Wellness Care[00:13:00] - Dr. Tony's Personal Wellness Care Routine and "Neuro Math[00:16:00] - Proactive Care and Practice Statistics: 70-80% Wellness Patients-- 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!

Dr. Tony Ebel interviews Joe Wanda, founder of Wanda Farms in Harvard, Illinois, about his transformation from conventional dairy farming to regenerative agriculture. Joe shares his journey from managing a 1,400-cow industrial operation to discovering Joel Salatin's principles and starting his own grass-fed operation.This conversation reveals the striking parallels between Big Agriculture and Big Pharma - both industries that shifted from natural approaches to chemical-dependent systems. Joe and Dr. Tony explore why grass-fed meat matters most for family health, the hidden costs of conventional farming, and how regenerative practices restore soil, animal welfare, and human health.Listeners will discover practical steps for accessing quality food and learn why this movement is essential for future generations. The episode perfectly combines Dr. Tony's "50% Iowa Farm Boy and 50% neuroscience health nerd" perspective with Joe's real-world farming expertise.Key Topics & Timestamps([00:05:00]) - Joe's Origin Story: From Chicago parents to Harvard, Illinois farm life([00:08:00]) - The 7-Year-Old Entrepreneur: Shining shoes at car dealerships with dad([00:14:00]) - College Agriculture Awakening: Conventional training meets early skepticism([00:20:00]) - Getting Shut Down: Questioning hormones and chemicals in agricultural school([00:26:00]) - Industrial Dairy Reality: Managing 1,400 cows and the daily grind([00:27:00]) - Discovering Joel Salatin: First hearing "regenerative" changes everything([00:31:00]) - Regenerative Agriculture 101: Nutrient density over mass production([00:36:00]) - Why Grass-Fed Meat Matters: The science behind cleaning up your meat first([00:40:00]) - The True Cost Analysis: Hidden costs of conventional farming([00:44:00]) - Action Steps for Families: How to access Wanda Farms and support regenerative agriculture([00:48:00]) - Farmer Values for Kids: Why future generations need farm character and work ethicGet Connected with Wanda Farms/Place an Order:www.wandafarms.comUse code PWC15 for $15 off youy order of $160 or more (one per customer)Follow on instagram: @wandafarmsfamily-- 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 of the Experience Miracles podcast, Dr. Tony Ebel addresses a critical and misunderstood topic: chiropractic care for children with hypermobility conditions like EDS, Down syndrome, and Chiari malformations. He explains why these children not only can receive chiropractic care safely, but actually need it more than typical children. Dr. Ebel breaks down how hypermobile joints create compensatory fixated segments that become subluxated, requiring specialized mixed-technique approaches. This episode is essential for parents who have been incorrectly advised by other healthcare providers to avoid chiropractic care for their hypermobile children.Key Topics & Timestamps([00:01:00]) - Why Hypermobile Children NEED Chiropractic Care More Than Others([00:03:00]) - Common Conditions: EDS, Down Syndrome, and Chiari Malformations([00:05:00]) - How the Brain Creates Compensatory Fixation in Response to Instability([00:07:00]) - Specialized Techniques Required: Tonal vs. Manual Approaches([00:11:00]) - Why This Care is Essential, Not Optional, for Genetic Hypermobility([00:12:00]) - Medical Doctors' Misunderstanding and the Harm of Avoiding Care-- 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!

Dr. Tony Ebel reveals the deeper truth about neuroinflammation in children with autism, ADHD, epilepsy, and other chronic health challenges. While diet changes, detoxes, and supplements target inflammation at the surface level, the real on-off switch to neuroinflammation lies much deeper—in the vagus nerve. Dr. Ebel explains how vagus nerve dysfunction creates a traffic jam in the body's anti-inflammatory pathways, keeping children trapped in chronic sympathetic fight-or-flight mode. He shares the powerful story of Ethan, a child with severe autism who experienced dramatic healing once his vagus nerve was properly activated through Neurologically Focused Chiropractic Care. This episode provides parents with a clear understanding of why their child may still be experiencing inflammation despite trying every diet and supplement, and offers hope by addressing the underlying neurological cause.Key Topics & Timestamps([00:02:00]) - The Inflammation Truth - Why "inflammation is the root of all disease" is accurate but incomplete, and how it affects every body system([00:07:00]) - Enter the Vagus Nerve - Introduction to the vagus nerve as the primary controller of the body's anti-inflammatory response([00:10:00]) - Why Traditional Methods Fail - Explaining why deep breathing and calming techniques don't work when the vagus nerve is shut down([00:16:00]) - The Traffic Jam Analogy - How subluxation creates a "traffic jam" preventing proper brain-gut-immune communication([00:19:00]) - Ethan's Story - Case study of a child with severe autism who transformed through vagus nerve activation([00:24:00]) - The Chiropractic Solution - Why neurologically focused chiropractic care is the most powerful tool for addressing neuroinflammation([00:27:00]) - Sequential Healing Approach - The importance of addressing vagus nerve dysfunction first before layering other interventions-- 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!

Dr. Tony Ebel addresses a common parent concern: "Why would a PX Doc suggest four times a week for a 2-year-old? Is that too much?" In this comprehensive episode, Dr. Tony explains the science behind high-frequency chiropractic care for young children, breaking down the PX Care Plan Builder methodology that combines detailed case history analysis with advanced neurological scans. He introduces key concepts like "percentage of life subluxated" and explains why children's rapidly developing nervous systems require intensive care to repair damage while growth continues at breakneck speed. Dr. Tony also discusses why the toddler-to-preteen years can be the most challenging, requiring parents to understand that neurological healing must happen while the brain develops millions of new neurons and synapses daily.Key Topics & Timestamps[00:01:00] - The Two-Part Care Plan Formula: Introduction to the PX Care Plan methodology and why frequency depends on stress history and neurological scan results[00:05:00] - The Perfect Storm Reality: Why 20-30% of infants now need daily adjustments and how stress begins in utero during fetal development[00:08:00] - Percentage of Life Subluxated: Dr. Matt Hill's concept explained - how early and prolonged stress creates the need for intensive care protocols[00:10:00] - The 180 MPH Repair Job: Why treating developing children is like fixing an engine while driving - growth and development stress an already compromised system[00:14:00] - The Most Challenging Cases: Why toddlers through preteens are more challenging than infants or teenagers, and the bumpy road of pediatric neurological 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!

In this powerful episode, Dr. Tony breaks down the revolutionary science of epigenetics, revealing how environmental factors and lifestyle choices have far more influence on your child's health than previously understood. Dr. Ebel exposes the flaws in the outdated genetic theory still used by traditional medicine and empowers parents with knowledge about the "perfect storm" of environmental stressors affecting children today. Drawing from his unique background as both a farm kid who witnessed the rise of GMOs and a Neurologically-Focused Chiropractor, he explains how early life experiences can literally change gene expression. This episode provides hope and practical understanding for parents dealing with chronic childhood conditions like autism, ADHD, anxiety, and autoimmune disorders, showing that you have much more control over your family's health than the medical system wants you to believe.-------Links: Epigenetics: How Early Life Experiences Shape Your Child’s Health and Development--------Key Topics & Timestamps([00:01:00]) - The Perfect Storm Revealed - Introduction to the three major epigenetic stressors: fertility/pregnancy stress, birth interventions, and toxic exposures([00:04:00]) - Farm Kid Origins & Scientific Awakening - Dr. Ebel's personal backstory with GMOs and discovering flaws in genetic theory([00:07:00]) - What is Epigenetics? - Environmental influence over genetic code and the nervous system's role in development([00:09:00]) - The Research Revolution - Current science proving environment trumps genetic predeterminism([00:11:00]) - The Deck of Cards Analogy - Simple explanation of how you control which genetic "cards" you play through lifestyle([00:14:00]) - Taking Control of Your Family's Health - Practical empowerment for both healing current issues and preventing future ones-- 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!

Welcome back to part two of our powerful conversation with Leah Wilson from Stand for Health Freedom. In this action-packed episode, Dr. Tony Ebel and Leah dive deep into practical steps parents can take to protect their family's health freedom and become effective advocates in their communities.This episode transforms awareness into advocacy, providing clear, actionable strategies for navigating medical decisions, choosing the right healthcare providers, and getting involved in the health freedom movement. Leah shares insights from Stand for Health Freedom's 117+ policy wins and explains how parents can leverage their collective voice to create lasting change.Key Topics & Timestamps[00:01:30] - Parental Rights Parents Don't Know They Have[00:05:00] - Navigating Medical Care and Medical Kidnapping[00:09:30] - Choosing Healthcare Providers That Align with Your Values[00:12:00] - Getting Involved: Practical Steps for Health Freedom Advocacy[00:17:00] - The Unexpected Political Moment[00:21:00] - The 3.5% Tipping Point[00:26:00] - Lessons from COVID and Future Pandemic Preparedness[00:33:00] - Fluoride Victory: A Case Study in People Power[00:36:00] - The Nervous System's Role in Chronic Disease SolutionsGet Connected with Leah & the Stand for Health Freedom movement:website: www.standforhealthfreedom.comInstagram: @standforhealthfreedomFacebook: @standforhealthfreedomMembership to the Health Freedom Institute -- 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!