Demystifying PANS/PANDAS Podcast
Demystifying PANS/PANDAS Podcast
Podcast Description
Welcome to the Demystifying PANS/PANDAS Podcast with Dr. Nancy O'Hara! Ever wondered why some kids experience sudden, life-altering behavioral changes? This podcast delves into PANS (Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome) and PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Strep). Experts explore the triggers, symptoms, and innovative treatments for these autoimmune disorders, blending science and heartfelt guidance. From strep to Lyme, natural therapies, emotional support, and recovery stories—this is your guide to hope and healing.
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The podcast primarily focuses on PANS and PANDAS, covering topics such as the science behind these conditions, symptoms, treatment options, and personal recovery stories. Episodes include expert interviews explaining causes like strep and Lyme, discussions on natural therapies, and practical advice for parents and caregivers navigating the challenges of these disorders.
Welcome to the Demystifying PANS/PANDAS Podcast with Dr. Nancy O’Hara! Ever wondered why some kids experience sudden, life-altering behavioral changes? This podcast delves into PANS (Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome) and PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Strep). Experts explore the triggers, symptoms, and innovative treatments for these autoimmune disorders, blending science and heartfelt guidance. From strep to Lyme, natural therapies, emotional support, and recovery stories—this is your guide to hope and healing.
What if the real problem is not just screen time, but what constant digital stimulation is doing to a child's brain, mood, and ability to cope? In this episode of Demystifying PANS/PANDAS, We speak with Dr. Koichi Tanji about the sharp rise in recreational screen use, how to tell the difference between overuse and addiction, and why chronic gaming, social media, and online stimulation can impair attention, increase anxiety, and erode real-world connection.
We explore how screen dependence can show up as irritability, boredom intolerance, poor boundaries, social withdrawal, sleep disruption, and loss of motivation, along with why these patterns can be especially complicated in neurodivergent children or kids with deeper physiological stress. Koichi also explains how families can begin reducing screen dependence through awareness, structure, replacement activities, and individualized support rather than shame or oversimplified rules alone.
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About the Guest:
Dr. Koichi Tanji ND, LMHC, FMAPS is a clinician and counselor who works closely with children and families navigating screen dependence, behavioral dysregulation, anxiety, and neurodivergence. He is known for helping parents understand how chronic recreational screen use can affect the developing brain, emotional regulation, motivation, and social functioning in the digital era.
Drawing from both clinical experience and research, Koichi brings a practical and compassionate lens to the conversation around gaming, social media, and digital overstimulation. His work focuses on helping families build awareness, restore boundaries, and support children in reconnecting with healthier rhythms, relationships, and coping strategies.
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Social Handles:
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/be_better_with_koichi/
Email: [email protected]
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Nancy O’Hara, MD, MPH, FAAP, FMAPS
Website: https://www.drohara.com
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