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05/17/2026

The Pressure to Be Okay: A Real Conversation About Youth Mental Health & ADHD

Youth mental health is one of the most important conversations of our time and in this episode, we explore it with compassion, clinical insight, and honesty.

I had the privilege of speaking with Afshan Khan, MD , Founder and Medical Director of Austin Family Psychiatry in Austin , Texas, a double board-certified psychiatrist in General Psychiatry and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, educator, mentor, and advocate for accessible mental health care.

In this powerful conversation, we discuss:

🧠 The growing mental health challenges facing children and adolescents
📱 The impact of social media and digital culture
💡 ADHD awareness, diagnosis, and compassionate care
💊 Medication concerns and the conversation around polypharmacy
🌿 Cultural stigma surrounding mental health
🎓 The importance of collaboration between schools, families, and healthcare professionals

Dr. Khan also shares meaningful insight for parents, educators, and young people navigating anxiety, depression, and emotional overwhelm in today’s world.

This episode is a reminder that mental health care should be personalized, evidence-based, and rooted in empathy.

🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Amazon Music and iHeart radio

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6yCZV5SjhxHVMacXRKckH7?si=Dyk8hmgcSe-4sINFtwW0lg

YouTube: https://youtu.be/jszg6O119kk

05/03/2026

We’re talking about burnout in adults…
But we’re missing what’s happening in our kids.

In the next episode of Transform 360 Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Afshan Khan and this one is eye-opening.

Because the question isn’t just “What’s wrong?”
It’s--Are we actually seeing them?

We get into:
• The subtle signs of anxiety parents miss
• ADHD misunderstood, misdiagnosed, or both?
• The real impact of social media on young minds
• And the truth about medication vs. meaningful, personalized care

One line that stayed with me:
“Not every behavior is a problem but every child deserves to be understood.”

If you’re a parent, educator, or work with youth this conversation will challenge how you listen, respond, and support.

🎧 Coming soon.

03/23/2026

Season 2-Episode 3: From the OR to Innovation: Dr. Jawad Tahir Ali’s Vision for the Future of Healthcare☺️

03/12/2026

🤩In this episode of Transform 360 Podcast, we sit down with Monica McKittrick-Smith ⁠(Owner of Impact Family Wellness ) ⁠to explore the world of Direct Primary Care (DPC)

From her personal journey in medicine to the challenges of traditional healthcare, Monica shares insights on clinician burnout, telehealth expansion, and how the DPC model is transforming patient care.

Tune in for practical tips, inspiring stories, and a rapid-fire round full of actionable insights!

Highlights:

What Is Direct Primary Care?
Monica’s Journey into Medicine
Challenges in Traditional Healthcare
How the DPC Model Works
Services in a DPC Practice
Clinician Burnout in Modern Medicine
The Business of DPC
Setting Healthy Boundaries in Healthcare
Telehealth and the Future of DPC
Rapid Fire with Monica

🎧 Listen & Subscribe:
Available wherever you get your podcasts!

01/18/2026

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7LeszSZjYCalazUHuxF7ek?si=MqWubxHpTLGgjzZWqDOVuA

🎙️ New Episode Out Now – Hormones, Perimenopause & HRT Explained

Hormones impact everything—from mood and memory to bone health and metabolism. In this episode of the Transform 360 Podcast, we take a deep, practical dive into perimenopause, menopause, PCOS, and hormone replacement therapy (HRT)—cutting through confusion and controversy with evidence-based insight.

In this episode, we cover:
⏱️ 5:33 – Unusual & often-missed symptoms of perimenopause
⏱️ 9:33 – Bone health and how hormonal changes increase fracture risk
⏱️ 15:50 – How hormones affect cognition, focus, and memory
⏱️ 17:29 – The controversy around HRT: risks vs benefits
⏱️ 24:02 – Navigating the healthcare system for menopausal symptoms
⏱️ 29:16 – Understanding HRT timing: when it helps and when it doesn’t
⏱️ 31:31 – PCOS: diagnosis, treatment options, and long-term health impact
⏱️ 36:14 – Listener Q&A: real questions, clear answers
⏱️ 44:05 – 🔥 Rapid-fire round!

💚Whether you’re experiencing unexplained symptoms, considering hormone therapy, or simply want to better understand your body, this episode delivers clarity, compassion, and clinical insight 💚

01/17/2026

Sneak Peek- Day 3!

Full Episode drops this Sunday!🥰

01/15/2026

💚We’re back for Season 2 of the Transform 360 Podcast ☘️💚

This season is all about what’s really driving anxiety, fatigue, mood changes, and weight gain, hormones, genetics, and the body as a whole.

Sneak peek clips are coming this week, and the full episode drops this weekend.

You don’t want to miss this one!!

01/15/2026

💚We’re back for Season 2 of the Transform 360 Podcast ☘️💚

This season is all about what’s really driving anxiety, fatigue, mood changes, and weight gain, hormones, genetics, and the body as a whole.

Sneak peek clips are coming this week, and the full episode drops this weekend.

You don’t want to miss this one!!

01/09/2026

✨ Now offering in-person sessions at Austin Family Psychiatry!!!

📅 Thursday | ⏰ 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
📍 By appointment only

Supporting individualized mental health care through evidence based precision medicine.

Have Questions?

Email us: info@meddnahealth.com
Website: www.meddnahealth.com
OR
Call us: 512-900-8497 ( Open from Tuesday-Thursday Only)☺️

12/31/2025

12/26/2025

Merry Christmas to everyone celebrating!!

This season invites us to slow down, breathe, and honor how far we have come.

May today bring light to your heart, gratitude for the present, and hope for what’s to come. 🎄