Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, a leading children's mental health expert, will speak at Podfest Expo in Orlando, Florida, as her podcast Dysregulated Kids: Science-Backed Parenting Help for Behavior, Anxiety, ADHD and More surpasses 2 million downloads. This milestone solidifies the podcast's position as a critical resource for parents navigating unprecedented levels of emotional dysregulation in children.
Emotional dysregulation, defined as difficulty managing emotions, impulses, stress responses, and behavior, lies at the core of many contemporary childhood challenges including ADHD-like behaviors, anxiety, school struggles, aggression, and emotional shutdown. Most parents lack education about what dysregulation actually is, why it occurs, or how to respond effectively. Dr. Capanna-Hodge's podcast addresses this gap by translating complex brain science into practical, compassionate guidance that parents can implement immediately.
The surge in emotional dysregulation among children stems from modern stressors including chronic screen exposure, academic pressure, poor sleep, limited movement, social stress, and lingering effects of prolonged uncertainty and trauma. While diagnoses continue rising, many families cycle through ineffective therapies and strategies. Dysregulated Kids provides validation, science-backed insight, and step-by-step strategies grounded in nervous system regulation rather than punishment or compliance. The podcast's rapid growth to over 2 million downloads reflects how deeply its message resonates with exhausted, worried parents seeking new approaches.
At Podfest Expo, one of the world's premier podcasting conferences, Dr. Capanna-Hodge will share expertise in nervous system regulation and children's mental health while offering insights into building mission-driven podcasts that create real-world impact. Her presence highlights the growing role podcasts serve as trusted educational lifelines, particularly in areas where parents feel unheard, overwhelmed, and underserved. Podfest Expo brings together top podcasters, media leaders, and educators globally, providing an ideal platform to showcase how audio content like Dysregulated Kids transforms parenting conversations at scale.
Dr. Capanna-Hodge is the founder of Regulation First Parenting™, a science-based approach prioritizing nervous system calming as the foundation for emotional, behavioral, and learning success. Her work represents a significant shift in addressing childhood mental health challenges, moving beyond traditional behavior management toward understanding the neurological underpinnings of dysregulation. This approach has implications for educational systems, therapeutic practices, and family dynamics worldwide as emotional dysregulation continues dominating parenting and mental health discussions.
The podcast's success demonstrates the public's hunger for accessible, evidence-based mental health information. As families worldwide grapple with similar challenges, resources like Dysregulated Kids provide crucial support that transcends geographical boundaries. The 2 million download milestone suggests the podcast's impact extends far beyond individual listeners, potentially influencing broader cultural conversations about childhood mental health, parenting approaches, and the role of digital media in education.
For more information about Dr. Capanna-Hodge's work and the Dysregulated Kids podcast, visit https://www.drroseann.com/podcast. The website offers additional resources for parents seeking science-backed strategies for managing emotional dysregulation in children.
