Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge to Speak at Podfest Expo as Dysregulated Kids Podcast Surpasses 2 Million Downloads

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, a leading voice in children's mental health, 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 underscores the podcast's emergence as an essential resource for parents navigating unprecedented levels of emotional dysregulation in children, defined as difficulty managing emotions, impulses, stress responses, and behavior. The podcast's rapid growth reflects a global demand for approaches that move beyond behavior charts and quick-fix advice, addressing core nervous system issues rather than surface-level compliance.

Emotional dysregulation sits at the heart of many contemporary childhood challenges, including ADHD-like behaviors, anxiety, school struggles, aggression, and emotional shutdown. Most parents lack education on what dysregulation is or how to respond effectively. Dysregulated Kids fills this gap by translating complex brain science into practical, compassionate guidance. Hosted by Dr. Capanna-Hodge, a licensed therapist with over 30 years of experience, the podcast reframes behavior through a nervous system lens, helping parents recognize that defiance or disrespect often signals a child's brain stuck in survival mode. This perspective shifts focus from punishment to regulation, offering strategies grounded in science rather than blame.

The surge in children's emotional dysregulation is fueled by modern stressors like chronic screen exposure, academic pressure, poor sleep, limited movement, social stress, and lingering trauma effects. As diagnoses rise, families often cycle through ineffective therapies. Dysregulated Kids provides validation and step-by-step strategies, resonating with exhausted parents seeking clarity. Its success, evidenced by 2 million downloads, demonstrates how audio content serves as a trusted educational lifeline in spaces where parents feel overwhelmed and underserved. At Podfest Expo, one of the world's premier podcasting conferences, Dr. Capanna-Hodge will share expertise on nervous system regulation and building mission-driven podcasts that create real-world impact.

Podfest Expo brings together top podcasters and educators, highlighting how content like Dysregulated Kids changes parenting conversations at scale. The podcast's approach, detailed at https://www.drroseann.com/podcast, emphasizes calming the nervous system as foundational for emotional and behavioral success. This focus on regulation, rather than compliance, addresses a critical need as emotional dysregulation dominates parenting and mental health discussions. The podcast's milestone and Dr. Capanna-Hodge's platform at Podfest Expo signal a shift toward science-backed, compassionate resources that empower families globally.