This episode: The Snowstorm Decision That Changed Everything: A Mother, a Doctor, and a New Way to Heal the Brain.
Here’s what you’ll learn about:
Introduction (0:02)
- Host Drew Deraney introduces Guest Dr. Candace Holmes and thanks Anissa Hudak for the introduction.
- Drew explains the concept of life being linear until adversity disrupts it.
Types of Women Facing Adversity (1:01)
- Drew describes three types of women: those who don’t notice adversity, those who see it but become victims, and those who take massive action.
- He emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and taking action to overcome adversity.
- Drew asks Dr. Candace Holmes to share a transformative moment in her life.
Dr. Candace Holmes’ Transformative Moment (2:08)
- Dr. Candace Holmes shares a story about working as a chiropractic associate in Atlanta.
- She describes a vision she had while driving in the snow, which led her to prioritize her children’s safety over work.
- Dr. Candace Holmes mentions that the doctor’s contract was not renewed, which she saw as a positive outcome.
- Drew praises Dr. Candace Holmes for standing up for herself and her children.
Diagnosis and Treatment of ADHD (3:45)
- Dr. Candace Holmes discusses her daughter’s ADHD diagnosis and the initial treatment plan.
- She explains how a child psychologist recommended homeopathic pellets and grounding techniques.
- Dr. Candace Holmes shares a story about her daughter’s progress and the challenges faced during puberty.
- She introduces Neurofeedback Therapy as a transformative treatment for her daughter.
Neurofeedback Therapy and Its Impact (5:02)
- Dr. Candace Holmes explains Neurofeedback therapy as a sophisticated form of biofeedback.
- She describes how Neurofeedback retrains the brain’s functions and helps with various conditions.
- Drew shares a personal story about his son with autism and Asperger’s, expressing interest in Neurofeedback.
- Dr. Candace Holmes emphasizes the non-invasive and drug-free nature of Neurofeedback therapy.
Building a Practice with Neurofeedback (7:01)
- Dr. Candace Holmes discusses the transition from covering doctor work to opening her own practice.
- She explains the benefits of having a low overhead and offering Neurofeedback therapy.
- Dr. Candace Holmes mentions the importance of consistency in work and the impact of Neurofeedback on her practice.
- Drew asks about the biggest success story in Dr. Candace Holmes’ practice.
Success Story with Neurofeedback (7:47)
- Dr. Candace Holmes shares a story about a patient with chronic headaches.
- The patient initially hesitated but eventually started the Neurofeedback program.
- Dr. Candace Holmes describes the patient’s progress from daily headaches to occasional ones.
- The patient’s wife and track coach also noticed significant improvements in his performance.
Brain Mapping and Neurofeedback (7:59)
- Dr. Candace Holmes explains the process of brain mapping and its importance in Neurofeedback therapy.
- She mentions that brain mapping can be done by therapists, psychologists, or other specialists.
- Drew discusses the importance of brain mapping for conditions like autism and ADHD.
- Dr. Candace Holmes emphasizes the role of metabolic processes and Diet in brain function.
Advice for Younger Versions of Dr. Candace Holmes (20:35)
- Drew asks Dr. Candace Holmes for advice she would give to her younger self.
- Dr. Candace Holmes advises her younger self to trust God and understand that challenges are temporary.
- Drew asks for business advice for a younger Dr. Candace Holmes.
- Dr. Candace Holmes advises getting a mentor to save time, aggravation, and Money.
To learn more about Dr. Candace’s mission, go to her LinkedIn profile at https://www.linkedin.com/in/drcandaceholmes/ or her website at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D5WCV4GT.
Dr. Candace Holmes Bio
Dr. Candace Holmes is a Transformative Wellness author, speaker, and chiropractor with nearly three decades of experience.
Her passion for neurofeedback therapy was sparked by her eldest daughter’s powerful ADHD transformation—overcoming symptoms, thriving without medication, and consistently making the President’s and Dean’s Lists in college.
Now a certified Neurofeedback Therapy Specialist, Dr. Holmes has spent the past decade helping others achieve similar breakthroughs.
She’s on a mission to share this brain-based, life-changing therapy with individuals, families, and organizations ready to transform their mental wellness.
About your host: I’m Drew Deraney, the proud father of three children. For most of my life I’ve been concerned with what people thought of me and how I was supposed to act. I learned not to be my authentic self and instead became a people pleaser, a man wearing a mask.
In a 9-month span a few years ago, I endured four faith-shaking life events that caused me to question my existence.
I became determined to find a better way to live. Through intense self-reflection and awareness, I realized that in order to be happy, I must adhere to my standards of honesty, integrity and truth and needed to break free from the belief system that was anchored in me for close to 50 years.
I now believe that success happens when we find a better way and are willing and able to share it. HOW I do that is by challenging the status quo and thinking differently. Ultimately, WHAT I bring to the table is a way to contribute and add value by having an impact on the lives of others.
My company, Profit Compassion LLC consists of 3 paths:
The Caregiver Family Health Coach: coach for caregivers of individuals with special needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). For Caregivers who are open to a conversation about how I can support you on your Caregiving journey: I help caregivers find balance, build resilience, and rediscover their own well-being. Through personalized Coaching, I provide practical strategies, emotional support, and the tools to reduce Burnout, strengthen Relationships, and navigate the challenges of caregiving with confidence. My goal is to empower you to care for yourself as compassionately as you care for your loved one.
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Drew Deraney now travels the world both to Live and Virtual Events showing mostly men the steps needed to strengthen self-identity and self-worth, to overcome self-limiting beliefs, and to build confidence while being authentic, maintaining boundaries and to transcend people pleasing skills to become the person they are destined to be. Drew challenges them to reach deep inside and make a lasting impact.
In a 9-month span, Drew experienced a grueling divorce, job loss, his son’s suicidal ideations, and his father’s death which devastated Drew emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually. It is a commonality for men to consider any challenge as a weakness as well as to show emotion and ask for help. While writing his book, Drew realized he was not the only man suffering in silence. With more clarity of purpose than ever, he began asking for help. Drew Deraney’s mission is to help especially men, release their inner greatness by showing vulnerability, keeping in integrity of their power, and making a great impact on the people in their lives both personally and professionally.
Drew Deraney was born in Brooklyn, NY and raised in Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ where he still lives to this day caring for his elderly mom and his 3 adult children Matthew, Nicholas, and Emma. Drew earned his B.A. in Psychology, M.A. in Applied Psychology, and two psychology research publications while at Fairfield University; a scholarship from the Healthcare Financial Management Association; and his M.B.A. in Health Care Administration from Baruch College / Mount Sinai School of Medicine in NY. His hospital career spanned 24 years where he was co-chair of the Leadership Institute, spoke at JD Power, was one of three leaders interviewed by The Commonwealth Fund, received his Communicating with Empathy Trainer certification and is a Certified Patient Experience Professional. Four years ago, Drew founded Profit Compassion LLC, an entity to coach and empower mostly men to create resiliency and authenticity as Chief Resilience Officer. Drew is the podcast host of ‘From Caving in to Crushing It’ and recently became a best-selling author with his book ‘I’ll Have What She’s Having’ - Memoir of a reformed People Pleaser.
