Demystifying PANS/PANDAS Podcast

Demystifying PANS/PANDAS Podcast

Hosted by: Nancy O'Hara MD

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...

Episodes

When Infections Masquerade as Mental Illness

Season #1 Episode #33

When sudden mood swings or rage don’t respond to treatment, infections may be the culprit. In this episode of Demystifying PANS/PANDAS, Dr. Rosalie Greenberg, a child and adolescent psychiatrist, explains how hidden...
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Fake Food, Real Damage: Protecting Kids’ Gut and Immunity

Season #1 Episode #32

Fake food, real damage—here’s how to protect your child’s gut and immune system. In this episode of Demystifying PANS/PANDAS, Dr. Michelle Perro joins us to share how ‘fake food’ and environmental toxins are...
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Mommy Movement: The Story Behind the Look. Foundation

Season #1 Episode #31

These moms turned heartbreak into hope—and created a movement that’s changing lives. In this episode of Demystifying PANS/PANDAS, Jennifer Vitelli and Cathy Witkos join us to share how the Look. Foundation is tackling...
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Dentists Reveal: How Breathing Patterns Affect Kids’ Health

Season #1 Episode #30

Could something as simple as your child’s breathing be affecting their behavior? In this episode of Demystifying PANS/PANDAS, Drs. Lynda and Krystle Dean-Duru join us to explain how our breathing patterns shape sleep,...
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Lyme in Disguise: When Tics, Anxiety, and Depression Aren’t What They Seem

Season #1 Episode #29

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Healthy Baby Roadmap: Can Preconception Planning Prevent Chronic Illness?

Season #1 Episode #28

Could planning before pregnancy reduce your child’s risk of chronic illness? In this episode of Demystifying PANS/PANDAS, functional medicine dietitian Vicki Kobliner joins us to talk about her Healthy Baby Roadmap...
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From Mother to Movement: Gabriella True’s Fight for PANS/PANDAS Awareness

Season #1 Episode #27

Bringing PANS/PANDAS into the spotlight: one mother’s mission for awareness and change. In this episode of Demystifying PANS/PANDAS, Gabriella True shares her journey as a mother of two children and her path to...
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Healing Kids Starts With Healing Parents Too

Season #1 Episode #26

What if healing a child starts with healing the parent, too? In this episode of Demystifying PANS/PANDAS, Dr. Emily Gutierrez joins us to discuss how caregiver stress, genetics, and toxins intersect to shape a child’s...
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When Therapy Fails and Antibiotics Heal: A Mother’s Discovery

Season #1 Episode #25

When schools mislabel and systems misdiagnose, families are left to pick up the pieces. In this episode of Demystifying PANS/PANDAS, Sheilah Gauch shares her powerful personal and professional journey navigating...
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Lyme, Loss, and the Diagnostic Failure That Changed Everything

Season #1 Episode #24

The symptoms looked psychiatric. The cause was infectious. The consequences were irreversible. In this episode of Demystifying PANS/PANDAS, Nicole Bell shares her journey of losing her husband to a misdiagnosed...
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Hidden Infections: The Overlooked Causes of Sudden Tics and Anxiety

Season #1 Episode #23

Hidden infections, sudden behavior changes—here’s what parents need to know now. In this episode of Demystifying PANS/PANDAS, Dr. Denis Bouboulis joins us to uncover how infections like Lyme and strep can trigger...
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The Lyme and PANS/PANDAS Link: What Parents Must Know

Season #1 Episode #22

Lyme disease—could it be the missing link in your child’s mystery illness? In this episode of Demystifying PANS/PANDAS, Dr. Myriah Hinchey unpacks the misunderstood world of vector-borne diseases like Lyme and their...
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