284: Why Parents Were Never Meant to Outsource Authority
Tue Feb 03 2026
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Welcome to a new episode of the Future Generations Podcast. In this episode, Dr. Stanton Hom sits down with Zack Ponder, father, advocate, and host of The Unspecial Podcast, for a powerful conversation about healing, medical freedom, and the role parents were never meant to surrender. Together, they explore why questioning the system is not anti-medicine, how fear-based control has replaced true health care, and why the nervous system sits at the center of childhood chronic illness. This episode is a reminder that healing doesn't come from compliance. It comes from awareness, partnership, and trusting the wisdom built into the body and the family.
Highlights:
"Healing doesn't happen where obedience is demanded."
"Every symptom is the body's strategy to heal."
"Our kids aren't broken. Their nervous systems are overwhelmed."
"This isn't about rejecting medicine. It's about rejecting fear-based control."
Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction
01:42 – If Questioning Medicine Makes You Dangerous…
03:28 – From Trauma to Miracles for Our Kids
07:23 – Jack 2.0: The Perfect Storm Kid Transforms
09:09 – Are We Raising Healthier Kids—or Just Shackled Ones?
11:12 – Has Medicine Confused Obedience with Success?
15:35 – Healing vs Curing: The Body's Own Strategy
21:23 – Three Root Causes: Toxins, Deficiencies, Trauma
26:28 – Fight-or-Flight, Modern Stress, and Our Kids
49:18 – Who Takes Care of Mom?
Resources:
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About Zack Ponder
Zack Ponder brings a wealth of experience in Special Education. He founded UNspecial after years of teaching in Special Ed and realizing that the standardized and one size fits all educational model for this particular learning style just did not work in the classroom. Adjusting our teaching approach is what makes the difference in the lives of someone special. It's truly about treating them as normal rather than special - ergo UNspecial.
The desire to go off grid and have the ability to grow your own food has never been stronger than before. No matter the size of your property, Food Forest Abundance can help you design a regenerative layout that utilizes your resources in the most synergistic and sustainable manner. If you are interested in breaking free from the system, please visit www.foodforestabundance.com and use code "thefuturegen" to receive a discount on their incredible services.
Show your eyes some love with a pair of daylight or sunset (or both!) blue-light blocking glasses from Ra Optics. They have graciously offered Future Generations podcast listeners 10% off any purchase. Use code FGPOD or click here to access this discount, and let us know how your glasses are treating you!
One of the single best companies whose clean products have supported the optimal wellness of our family is Earthley Wellness. Long before there was a 2020, Kate Tetje and her team have stood for TRUTH, HEALTH and FREEDOM in ways that paved the way for so many of us. In collaboration with this incredible team, we are proud to offer you 10% off of your first purchase by shopping here.
Are you concerned about food supply insecurity? Our family has rigorously sourced our foods for over a decade and one of our favorite sources is Farm Match and specifically for San Diego locals, "Real Food Club PMA". My kids are literally made from their maple breakfast sausage and the amazing carnitas we make from their pasture raised pork. We are thrilled to share 10% off your first order when you shop at this link.
Another important way to bolster food security is by supporting local ranchers. Our favorite local regenerative ranch is Perennial Pastures. They have the best nutrient-dense meats that are 100% grass-fed and pasture-raised. You can get $10 off of your first purchase when you use the code: "FUTUREGENERATIONS" at checkout. Start shopping here.
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It's time to build your family's future on a foundation of true health and freedom. Join us at Future Foundations—because your future generations deserve the best start to the mission that will outlive us… Check it out here. Use code FREEDOM25 for 25% off! Whether you're looking for tinctures, topicals or teas or a deeper connection to your INNATE healing capacity, Noble Task Homestead is here to serve you. Join the movement. Visit NobleTaskHomestead.com/noblestan today and enjoy a 10% discount on your order. San Diego area residents, take advantage of our special New Patient offer exclusively for podcast listeners here. We can't wait to experience miracles with you! Welcome to a new episode of the Future Generations Podcast. In this episode, Dr. Stanton Hom sits down with Zack Ponder, father, advocate, and host of The Unspecial Podcast, for a powerful conversation about healing, medical freedom, and the role parents were never meant to surrender. Together, they explore why questioning the system is not anti-medicine, how fear-based control has replaced true health care, and why the nervous system sits at the center of childhood chronic illness. This episode is a reminder that healing doesn't come from compliance. It comes from awareness, partnership, and trusting the wisdom built into the body and the family. Highlights: "Healing doesn't happen where obedience is demanded." "Every symptom is the body's strategy to heal." "Our kids aren't broken. Their nervous systems are overwhelmed." "This isn't about rejecting medicine. It's about rejecting fear-based control." Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 01:42 – If Questioning Medicine Makes You Dangerous… 03:28 – From Trauma to Miracles for Our Kids 07:23 – Jack 2.0: The Perfect Storm Kid Transforms 09:09 – Are We Raising Healthier Kids—or Just Shackled Ones? 11:12 – Has Medicine Confused Obedience with Success? 15:35 – Healing vs Curing: The Body's Own Strategy 21:23 – Three Root Causes: Toxins, Deficiencies, Trauma 26:28 – Fight-or-Flight, Modern Stress, and Our Kids 49:18 – Who Takes Care of Mom? Resources: Remember to Rate, Review, and Subscribe on iTunes and Follow us on Spotify! Learn more about Dr. Stanton Hom on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstantonhom Website: https://futuregenerationssd.com/ Podcast Website: https://thefuturegen.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/drstantonhom LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stanhomdc Stay Connected with the Future Generations Podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/futuregenpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/futuregenpodcast/ About Zack Ponder Zack Ponder brings a wealth of experience in Special Education. He founded UNspecial after years of teaching in Special Ed and realizing that the standardized and one size fits all educational model for this particular learning style just did not work in the classroom. Adjusting our teaching approach is what makes the difference in the lives of someone special. It's truly about treating them as normal rather than special - ergo UNspecial. The desire to go off grid and have the ability to grow your own food has never been stronger than before. No matter the size of your property, Food Forest Abundance can help you design a regenerative layout that utilizes your resources in the most synergistic and sustainable manner. If you are interested in breaking free from the system, please visit www.foodforestabundance.com and use code "thefuturegen" to receive a discount on their incredible services. Show your eyes some love with a pair of daylight or sunset (or both!) blue-light blocking glasses from Ra Optics. They have graciously offered Future Generations podcast listeners 10% off any purchase. Use code FGPOD or click here to access this discount, and let us know how your glasses are treating you! One of the single best companies whose clean products have supported the optimal wellness of our family is Earthley Wellness. Long before there was a 2020, Kate Tetje and her team have stood for TRUTH, HEALTH and FREEDOM in ways that paved the way for so many of us. In collaboration with this incredible team, we are proud to offer you 10% off of your first purchase by shopping here. Are you concerned about food supply insecurity? Our family has rigorously sourced our foods for over a decade and one of our favorite sources is Farm Match and specifically for San Diego locals, "Real Food Club PMA". My kids are literally made from their maple breakfast sausage and the amazing carnitas we make from their pasture raised pork. We are thrilled to share 10% off your first order when you shop at this link. Another important way to bolster food security is by supporting local ranchers. Our favorite local regenerative ranch is Perennial Pastures. They have the best nutrient-dense meats that are 100% grass-fed and pasture-raised. You can get $10 off of your first purchase when you use the code: "FUTUREGENERATIONS" at checkout. Start shopping here.