194: Minerals & ADHD Explained with Caroline Alan
Thu Feb 05 2026
Most parents are told ADHD lives only in the brain, but what if the real issue starts much deeper? In this episode, we explore a powerful and often overlooked driver of ADHD symptoms: mineral depletion at the cellular level. You'll hear why calm, focus, sleep, and emotional regulation are literally built from minerals and how many kids are trying to regulate big emotions while running on empty batteries.
Dana Kay is joined by Caroline Alan, co-founder of Beam Minerals and author of The Mineral Reset, to break down complex biology into parent-friendly language. Caroline explains how minerals fuel the mitochondria — the tiny "campfires" inside every cell — and why children who lack proper mineral support can appear anxious, wired, exhausted, or stuck in fight-or-flight, even when they eat a "healthy" diet.
This conversation helps parents understand why food quality, soil depletion, filtered water, and modern stressors have created a widespread mineral gap — and what gentle, practical steps families can take to support their child's nervous system without overwhelm. If your child struggles with meltdowns, sleep issues, anxiety, or focus, this episode offers a new lens grounded in biology, not behavior.
LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW
https://beamminerals.com/adhdthrive https://mineralresetbook.com Discount Code: ADHDTHRIVE Connect with Caroline Alan
Website: www.carolinealan.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinealan.official/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@carolinealan.official KEY TAKEAWAYS
[00:00] ADHD symptoms as signs of depletion
[03:48] Why minerals matter beyond bones and teeth
[08:41] Mitochondria, energy, and brain function
[11:05] Low energy cells and nervous system stress
[21:10] Soil depletion and food mineral loss
[23:31] How filtered water worsens deficiency
[30:22] Humic vs. fulvic minerals explained
[38:05] Minerals as spark plugs for the brain
[44:51] One simple step parents can take today
MEMORABLE MOMENTS
"Our kids are not being difficult — they're depleted."
"Calm is built from minerals."
"Minerals are the spark plugs for the brain."
"That equals a kid who cannot sit down."
"You cannot eat your way out of mineral deficiency."
"This isn't ADHD behavior — it's biology."
Dana Kay Resources:
🔗WEBSITES:
▶ https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/
▶ https://dana-kay.com/
👋SOCIALS:
▶ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ADHDThriveInstitute/
▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adhdthriveinstitute/
▶ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ADHDThriveInstitute
▶ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-thrive-institute/mycompany/
▶ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/adhdthriveinstitute/
▶ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adhd_thriveinstitute
📕INTERNATIONAL BEST SELLING BOOK:
▶ Thriving with ADHD – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/book/
💻FREE MASTERCLASS
▶ Free Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally Masterclass - https://bit.ly/3GAbFQl
⭐COURSES & PROGRAMS
▶ ADHD Parenting Course – https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhd
▶ ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids Program – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/packages/
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Most parents are told ADHD lives only in the brain, but what if the real issue starts much deeper? In this episode, we explore a powerful and often overlooked driver of ADHD symptoms: mineral depletion at the cellular level. You'll hear why calm, focus, sleep, and emotional regulation are literally built from minerals and how many kids are trying to regulate big emotions while running on empty batteries. Dana Kay is joined by Caroline Alan, co-founder of Beam Minerals and author of The Mineral Reset, to break down complex biology into parent-friendly language. Caroline explains how minerals fuel the mitochondria — the tiny "campfires" inside every cell — and why children who lack proper mineral support can appear anxious, wired, exhausted, or stuck in fight-or-flight, even when they eat a "healthy" diet. This conversation helps parents understand why food quality, soil depletion, filtered water, and modern stressors have created a widespread mineral gap — and what gentle, practical steps families can take to support their child's nervous system without overwhelm. If your child struggles with meltdowns, sleep issues, anxiety, or focus, this episode offers a new lens grounded in biology, not behavior. LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW https://beamminerals.com/adhdthrive https://mineralresetbook.com Discount Code: ADHDTHRIVE Connect with Caroline Alan Website: www.carolinealan.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinealan.official/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@carolinealan.official KEY TAKEAWAYS [00:00] ADHD symptoms as signs of depletion [03:48] Why minerals matter beyond bones and teeth [08:41] Mitochondria, energy, and brain function [11:05] Low energy cells and nervous system stress [21:10] Soil depletion and food mineral loss [23:31] How filtered water worsens deficiency [30:22] Humic vs. fulvic minerals explained [38:05] Minerals as spark plugs for the brain [44:51] One simple step parents can take today MEMORABLE MOMENTS "Our kids are not being difficult — they're depleted." "Calm is built from minerals." "Minerals are the spark plugs for the brain." "That equals a kid who cannot sit down." "You cannot eat your way out of mineral deficiency." "This isn't ADHD behavior — it's biology." Dana Kay Resources: 🔗WEBSITES: ▶ https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/ ▶ https://dana-kay.com/ 👋SOCIALS: ▶ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ADHDThriveInstitute/ ▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adhdthriveinstitute/ ▶ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ADHDThriveInstitute ▶ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-thrive-institute/mycompany/ ▶ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/adhdthriveinstitute/ ▶ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adhd_thriveinstitute 📕INTERNATIONAL BEST SELLING BOOK: ▶ Thriving with ADHD – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/book/ 💻FREE MASTERCLASS ▶ Free Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally Masterclass - https://bit.ly/3GAbFQl ⭐COURSES & PROGRAMS ▶ ADHD Parenting Course – https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhd ▶ ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids Program – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/packages/