Dana Hargus has spent the last 25 years helping kids and families find real relief when nothing else seems to work. In this conversation, she shares how her personal journey as a foster parent led her to build one of Oklahoma’s most innovative counseling practices, where biofeedback is the foundation. Dana explains how overstimulation, trauma, and emotional dysregulation show up in both children and adults, and why traditional talk therapy often falls short.
She takes us inside Restore of Ada, her new intensive healing program that combines nervous system regulation, biofeedback, nutrition, and trauma-informed care to create fast, lasting change. This episode is packed with wisdom, grit, and practical insights for anyone raising, working with, or being someone who struggles with emotional overwhelm.
Show Notes:
In this episode, we cover:
- What biofeedback is and how it helps calm the brain and body
- Why some kids and adults are always “revved up” and how that affects daily life
- How Dana used biofeedback to help her own son transform in just 40 days
- Why talk therapy isn’t always enough for people with trauma or dysregulation
- What a typical session looks like and how clients can feel results in one visit
- The birth of Restore of Ada, a 9-week intensive healing experience
- How gut health, sleep, nutrition, and community play a role in mental health
- The power of building slow, hiring well, and staying rooted in service
- Dana’s message to school counselors, pediatricians, and anyone who works with kids
- How real healing happens one small change at a time
Quotes to remember:
“If talk could fix it, these kids would have been better a long time ago.”
“Biofeedback lowers your nervous system’s idle point so life doesn’t knock you over so easily.”
“Real change is possible, but only if you're willing to shift.”
Guest Contact Info:
Dana Hargus
Founder, Restore of Ada
Website: https://restoreofada.com
Facebook: facebook.com/restoreofada
LinkedIn: Dana Hargus
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