EP 66: Why Are Kids Sicker Than Ever? | Dr. Melinda Tenorio on Functional Medicine & Pediatric Health

EP 66: Why Are Kids Sicker Than Ever? | Dr. Melinda Tenorio on Functional Medicine & Pediatric Health

Are today's children facing more chronic illness than ever before? In this episode of the Meehan Mission Podcast, host Cathy Meehan sits down with pediatric physician Dr. Melinda Tenorio of Mindset Kids to explore why more children are struggling with conditions like eczema, asthma, obesity, anxiety, digestive issues, and other chronic health concerns. Together, they discuss how functional medicine differs from traditional healthcare by focusing on root causes rather than simply treating symptoms. Dr. Tenorio shares her journey from conventional pediatrics into functional medicine and offers practical advice for parents looking to support their children's long-term health. In this episode, you'll learn: • What functional medicine is and how it applies to children • Why childhood chronic illness is increasing • The connection between nutrition, gut health, and wellness • How sleep, exercise, and lifestyle affect children's health • Practical ways to reduce toxins in your home • Why critical thinking and parental advocacy matter • The rise of anxiety, ADHD, and mental health challenges in kids • Simple habits families can adopt to build lifelong wellness If you're looking for natural, holistic approaches to pediatric health and want to empower your family with practical tools, this conversation is for you. Subscribe for more conversations on functional medicine, parenting, and children's wellness. #FunctionalMedicine #Pediatrics #MindsetKids #ChildHealth #HolisticHealth GENERAL LINKS: MeehanMD - Schedule your FREE Consultation Today https://meehanmd.com MINDSETkids - Your Pediatric Alternative https://meehanmd.com/mindsetkids Emergency Med Kits https://meehanmd.com/emergency-med-kits SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: MeehanMD https://www.facebook.com/JimMeehanMD [https://www.facebook.com/JimMeehanMD] MINDSETkids https://www.facebook.com/MINDSETkidshealth [https://www.facebook.com/MINDSETkidshealth] Instagram: MeehanMD https://www.instagram.com/docmeehan/ [https://www.instagram.com/docmeehan/] MINDSETkids https://www.instagram.com/mindsetkidshealth/ [https://www.instagram.com/mindsetkidshealth/] Websites: MeehanMD https://www.meehanmd.com/ [https://www.meehanmd.com/] MINDSETkids https://www.mindset-kids.com/ [https://www.mindset-kids.com/]

EP 65: Inside the Documentary Exploring Gender Ideology, Faith, and the Battle for Our Children

In this special edition of the Meehan Mission Podcast, Cathy is joined by Dr. Melanie Crites-Bachert and filmmaker Mark Sutherland for an in-depth conversation about their upcoming documentary project through Remnant Films. Together, they discuss the origins and growth of transgender ideology, the role of medicine, social media, schools, and culture, and why they believe faith and family are essential in navigating today's challenges. The conversation explores the documentary's mission, the stories and experts involved, and the team's commitment to creating educational resources for parents, churches, and communities. Topics discussed include: • The inspiration behind the documentary • The role of faith in confronting difficult cultural issues • Social media and its impact on children • The changing landscape of medicine and education • The importance of parental involvement • Mental health and support resources • The future vision for Image Unshaken and its educational initiatives Learn more about the project and support the documentary at: https://imageunshaken.com If this conversation resonates with you, be sure to like, subscribe, and share this episode. GENERAL LINKS: MeehanMD - Schedule your FREE Consultation Today https://meehanmd.com MINDSETkids - Your Pediatric Alternative https://meehanmd.com/mindsetkids Emergency Med Kits https://meehanmd.com/emergency-med-kits SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: MeehanMD https://www.facebook.com/JimMeehanMD [https://www.facebook.com/JimMeehanMD] MINDSETkids https://www.facebook.com/MINDSETkidshealth [https://www.facebook.com/MINDSETkidshealth] Instagram: MeehanMD https://www.instagram.com/docmeehan/ [https://www.instagram.com/docmeehan/] MINDSETkids https://www.instagram.com/mindsetkidshealth/ [https://www.instagram.com/mindsetkidshealth/] Websites: MeehanMD https://www.meehanmd.com/ [https://www.meehanmd.com/] MINDSETkids https://www.mindset-kids.com/ [https://www.mindset-kids.com/]

EP 64: Greg Wyatt on Faith, Autism, and Finding Purpose Through Pain

How can faith help us keep moving forward when tragedy changes the shape of our lives? In this episode, Cathy Meehan welcomes author and advocate Greg Wyatt for a deeply personal conversation about family, faith, resilience, and the long road toward healing. Greg shares the story behind his book, Ashes to Armor: Finding God in the Fire, including the challenges his family has faced through his children’s autism diagnoses and what he describes as vaccine injury, medical betrayal, and the search for truth. Greg also opens up about discovering the hidden story of his own origins, including artificial insemination, eugenics, and the emotional journey of meeting his biological father. Through it all, he points back to faith as the foundation that helped him endure seasons of grief, confusion, anger, and uncertainty while finding a renewed sense of purpose in helping others. This conversation covers: * Greg Wyatt’s journey as a father, author, researcher, and advocate * The story behind Ashes to Armor: Finding God in the Fire * Weston and Emily’s autism diagnoses and the impact on Greg’s family * Greg’s perspective on medical betrayal, vaccine injury, and parental advocacy * Discovering his biological father and the hidden history of eugenics * How faith helped Greg move through grief, anger, and uncertainty * The importance of sharing personal testimony to encourage others * Finding purpose, strength, and hope in life’s hardest seasons If you are a parent, caregiver, or family member walking through a difficult season, this conversation offers a reminder that pain does not have to be the end of the story. With faith, support, and perseverance, even the hardest valleys can become part of a greater purpose. GENERAL LINKS: MeehanMD - Schedule your FREE Consultation Today https://meehanmd.com MINDSETkids - Your Pediatric Alternative https://meehanmd.com/mindsetkids Emergency Med Kits https://meehanmd.com/emergency-med-kits SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: MeehanMD https://www.facebook.com/JimMeehanMD [https://www.facebook.com/JimMeehanMD] MINDSETkids https://www.facebook.com/MINDSETkidshealth [https://www.facebook.com/MINDSETkidshealth] Instagram: MeehanMD https://www.instagram.com/docmeehan/ [https://www.instagram.com/docmeehan/] MINDSETkids https://www.instagram.com/mindsetkidshealth/ [https://www.instagram.com/mindsetkidshealth/] Websites: MeehanMD https://www.meehanmd.com/ [https://www.meehanmd.com/] MINDSETkids https://www.mindset-kids.com/ [https://www.mindset-kids.com/]

EP 63: Sherry Syence on the Business of Influence and Rethinking Health Messaging

How do the messages we see every day shape what we believe about health, medicine, food, and our families? In this episode, Cathy Meehan welcomes Sherry Syence, award-winning journalist, media strategist, and founder of Rethinking Health, for a conversation about the power of messaging and the way public opinion is shaped through advertising, public relations, social media, and large-scale awareness campaigns. Sherry shares how her background in journalism, advertising, and communications led her to create Rethinking Health, a nonprofit focused on using media and messaging to encourage better health decisions, stronger critical thinking, and a renewed sense of personal responsibility. Together, Cathy and Sherry discuss public health messaging during COVID, the role of the Ad Council, pharmaceutical and food advertising, youth mental health, autism awareness, and why families need trusted resources in a world filled with constant influence. This conversation covers: * How advertising and public messaging influence behavior * Why fear and repetition can be powerful tools in public health campaigns * The role of the Ad Council and large-scale awareness campaigns * How pharmaceutical and food advertising shape health decisions * Why parents need to help children build critical thinking skills * The mission behind Rethinking Health * Youth mental health, depression, and the need for deeper conversations * Autism awareness and the importance of understanding the full spectrum For parents, caregivers, and health-conscious families, this episode is an invitation to slow down, ask better questions, and become more thoughtful stewards of your family’s health. Listen, share, and use this conversation as a starting point for deeper discernment and more informed decisions. GENERAL LINKS: MeehanMD - Schedule your FREE Consultation Today https://meehanmd.com MINDSETkids - Your Pediatric Alternative https://meehanmd.com/mindsetkids Emergency Med Kits https://meehanmd.com/emergency-med-kits SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: MeehanMD https://www.facebook.com/JimMeehanMD [https://www.facebook.com/JimMeehanMD] MINDSETkids https://www.facebook.com/MINDSETkidshealth [https://www.facebook.com/MINDSETkidshealth] Instagram: MeehanMD https://www.instagram.com/docmeehan/ [https://www.instagram.com/docmeehan/] MINDSETkids https://www.instagram.com/mindsetkidshealth/ [https://www.instagram.com/mindsetkidshealth/] Websites: MeehanMD https://www.meehanmd.com/ [https://www.meehanmd.com/] MINDSETkids https://www.mindset-kids.com/ [https://www.mindset-kids.com/]

EP 62: Chris Downey on VaxCalc, Informed Consent, and Helping Parents Prepare for Well Visits

How can parents walk into pediatric appointments with more clarity, confidence, and peace of mind? In this episode, Cathy Meehan sits down with Chris Downey, founder of VaxCalc, to talk about technology, informed consent, and the importance of parents having a clear decision-making framework before walking into a well visit. Chris shares how his background as a software developer, along with his own experience as a new parent, led him to question the standard approach to pediatric vaccine conversations and eventually build tools to help other families prepare. Together, Cathy and Chris discuss how parents can sort through information overload, ask better questions, understand what decisions may be presented at a well visit, and use tools like VaxCalc to make thoughtful choices for their children. The conversation also touches on artificial intelligence, faith, parental instincts, and why preparation can make such a difference when navigating healthcare decisions. This conversation covers: * Chris Downey’s personal journey into informed consent * Why pediatric well visits can feel overwhelming for new parents * How VaxCalc helps parents prepare for vaccine-related decisions * The importance of asking individualized questions about your child’s health * How vaccine ingredients, package inserts, and injury tables factor into decision-making * The role of AI in helping parents organize health information * Why trusting your gut matters in parenting and medical choices * Practical encouragement for parents who want to feel more prepared For parents, caregivers, and health-conscious families, this episode offers a thoughtful look at how preparation, discernment, and trusted resources can support more confident decision-making. Listen in and take the next step toward becoming a more informed advocate for your child. GENERAL LINKS: MeehanMD - Schedule your FREE Consultation Today https://meehanmd.com MINDSETkids - Your Pediatric Alternative https://meehanmd.com/mindsetkids Emergency Med Kits https://meehanmd.com/emergency-med-kits SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: MeehanMD https://www.facebook.com/JimMeehanMD [https://www.facebook.com/JimMeehanMD] MINDSETkids https://www.facebook.com/MINDSETkidshealth [https://www.facebook.com/MINDSETkidshealth] Instagram: MeehanMD https://www.instagram.com/docmeehan/ [https://www.instagram.com/docmeehan/] MINDSETkids https://www.instagram.com/mindsetkidshealth/ [https://www.instagram.com/mindsetkidshealth/] Websites: MeehanMD https://www.meehanmd.com/ [https://www.meehanmd.com/] MINDSETkids https://www.mindset-kids.com/ [https://www.mindset-kids.com/]