The Doctor Said “Spank Him”
How Piper Gibson found healing for her son and hope for families
When a doctor told Dr. Piper Gibson that her son’s uncontrollable tics just needed a spanking, she knew she couldn’t accept that. Instead, she rebuilt everything she thought she knew about health. That decision changed her family’s future and eventually helped thousands of others.
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Sometimes a single moment shakes us awake. For Piper, it was this devastating advice. What followed was a journey into functional medicine, personal healing, and a mission to help parents facing the same heartbreak. Here’s what I keep thinking about from her story.
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3 Things to Think About
The most powerful change often starts in the moment you say “no more.”
Small shifts in daily habits can add up to life-altering results.
Healing yourself can open the door to healing others.
2 Things to Ask Yourself
What advice or belief have I accepted without questioning?
Where could I trust my instincts more, even if it feels risky?
1 Thing to Try This Week
Write down one small change you’ve been avoiding. Commit to testing it for seven days, then reflect on how you feel.
Piper’s story reminded me how resilience often comes from refusing to settle for less than what feels true. Where in your life are you choosing to say, “This isn’t enough”?
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