Welcome to Episode 52 of the Autism Parenting Secrets. Parenting is beautiful but it can also feel maddening, confusing, and all-consuming. Especially parenting a child with autism, it’s a very different experience. And it can feel so draining at times. In this episode, Cass and Len talk about the mother of all energy boosts . A practice you can do anytime and as often as you like. It’s so much better than any medication, supplementation or even a vacation. When the journey feels hard and stress...
Jun 17, 2021•22 min•Ep. 52
Welcome to Episode 51 of the Autism Parenting Secrets. In this episode, Len explores how intelligence is about much more than IQ. There are many, many more ‘intelligences’ that matter as much or even more than IQ. Emotional Intelligence and Heart Intelligence are two examples. They matter. Especially for parents of a child on the autism spectrum. The good news is that parents already have these intelligences, they just may not be aware of them. And wherever they are, these key intelligences can ...
Jun 10, 2021•19 min•Ep. 51
Welcome to Episode 50 of the Autism Parenting Secrets. In this episode, Cass and Len had a great conversation with Brian Bradley from The Egoscue Method. It’s an approach to wellness that assesses posture and creates personalized exercises that put the body back into balance. Brian’s been studying “true” biomechanics and human anatomy using The Egoscue Method for more than 25 years. As the Posture-Pain-Performance coach and motivational speaker, he has spoken across the globe, promoting a myriad...
Jun 03, 2021•52 min•Ep. 50
Welcome to Episode 49 of the Autism Parenting Secrets. In this episode, the one and only Kute Blackson joins us for a beautiful exploration of the power of surrender. Kute is a powerhouse! He’s an inspirational speaker and transformational teacher. He‘s the author of the national bestselling book You.Are.The.One. and the just-released The Magic of Surrender. He’s widely considered the next generation leader in the field of personal development and has been featured on Larry King Now, Fox and Fri...
May 27, 2021•50 min•Ep. 49
Welcome to Episode 48 of the Autism Parenting Secrets. This week, Len talks about the trap of feeling like you’re sacrificing for your child. It was a trap he fell into and now he shares why it doesn’t help and how parents can avoid it. It’s common and understandable. So many things that parents value disappear soon after their child’s diagnosis. Leisure time, socializing with friends, hobbies, favorite foods, etc. But while it may feel like loss, the reality is that the word sacrifice may not b...
May 20, 2021•17 min•Ep. 48
Welcome to Episode 47 of the Autism Parenting Secrets. This week, Cass and Len explore the simple concept of: Ready. Aim. Fire. It’s a universally accepted sequence that gets results. But parents of a child often don’t follow this sequence. Often, parents start taking action (Fire) before they’re prepared (Ready) and before they have clear targets (Aim). The sequence matters because there are always limited resources: time, energy, and money. And to make the most of those resources, it’s importa...
May 13, 2021•19 min•Ep. 47
Welcome to Episode 46 of the Autism Parenting Secrets. In this episode, Len explores the concept of time . Part of the autism overwhelm is the feeling that you don’t have enough time for all the things you need to do. The challenges, demands and pressures are real. And at times they can feel all-consuming . But the truth is that if you get clear on what’s important, you actually do have the time. Taking small steps and then committing to consistency is the key. Tune in now to learn how! The secr...
May 04, 2021•19 min•Ep. 46
Welcome to Episode 45 of the Autism Parenting Secrets. This week, Cass and Len sat down with Dr. Lawrence Palevsky. He cares deeply and has extensive experience supporting children with neurodevelopmental differences. Dr. Palevsky is a NYS licensed pediatrician, who utilizes a holistic approach to children’s wellness. He’s a diplomate of the American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine, and Past–President of the American Holistic Medical Association. In his current pediatric practice, Dr. Pal...
Apr 29, 2021•52 min•Ep. 45
Welcome to Episode 44 of the Autism Parenting Secrets. In this episode, Cass and Len address the importance of Self-Care. You cannot show up as your best-self to help your child if you’re running on fumes . Caring for yourself is essential . If you won’t do it for yourself, do it for your child! There are so many ways a parent can care for themselves and none of them are selfish. Diet and Exercise are two key areas of Self-Care that everyone knows about. They ARE important. But Sleep is somethin...
Apr 22, 2021•26 min•Ep. 44
Welcome to Episode 43 of the Autism Parenting Secrets. In this episode, Len explores one concept that was a huge game-changer in his life. It’s so common to have inner thoughts that criticize. But if that inner critic is always on it can take a huge toll over time. Even though we think negative self-talk helps motivate us to get better. The simple truth is that it doesn’t. It actually disempowers. The good news is that this is one obstacle that parents can 100% do something about. So if you want...
Apr 15, 2021•21 min•Ep. 43
Welcome to Episode 42 of the Autism Parenting Secrets. In this episode, Cass and Len share a tool that helps parents “size-up” the people around them and their child. Providing a supportive environment for a child with autism is incredibly important. And just like environmental hazards like chemicals and poisons, people can (and often are) be toxic. The good news is parents can control more than they think. And a simple tool can make a huge difference. So if you want to take greater control of w...
Apr 08, 2021•33 min•Ep. 42
Welcome to Episode 41 of the Autism Parenting Secrets. In this episode, Cass and Len explain why creating of timeline of events makes a huge difference. With a small investment of time, any parent can experience a greater sense of control by having important health data in one place. So if you want to experience greater empowerment and a heightened sense of control on your journey with your child, tune in now! The secret this week: The TIMELINE Is Mandatory. You'll discover: What’s a Timeline? (...
Apr 01, 2021•20 min•Ep. 41
Welcome to Episode 40 of the Autism Parenting Secrets. In this episode, Cass and Len are joined by world-renowned expert and best-selling author, Dr. Christiane Northup to explore why you need to distance your child and yourself from toxic people. So if you want to stop doing things that hold you and your child back, create an environment that helps your child thrive, and trust and act on your intuition so you can protect your child from harm, tune in now! The secret this week: Energy Vampires M...
Mar 25, 2021•37 min•Ep. 40
This week, Cass and Len dive deep on one key concept. It’s a short episode but the message has a long-lasting impact. After a child is diagnosed with ASD, gung-ho parents usually dive in and intervene. They start therapy, medication, supplementation, or special diets to try to help their child. There's nothing wrong with that... but the fast path to finding answers that are right for a child on the spectrum requires a pause . The secret this week: What You STOP Doing Matters More Than What You S...
Mar 18, 2021•19 min•Ep. 39
This week, we are joined by J.B. Handley and J.B. shares his family’s Autism Miracle. The secret he shares… Your Child Understands EVERYTHING. J.B was afraid to hope. It was just too painful. His autism journey has been long and his son was 18 and a non-speaker. But what seemed like a long shot and based on a friend’s dramatic change with their own son. J.B reached out to Elizabeth Vosseller of Growing Kids Therapy Center, and the rest of their story is truly amazing. J.B.’s son Jamie learned ho...
Mar 11, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 38
We’re back with part two of our conversation with Dr. Zach Bush. Dr. Bush shares so much wisdom and insights. Please listen with an open heart (you may want to listen to this more than once). The Secret this episode is … Autism Is a SUPERPOWER. Dr. Bush shares why the autism journey is so incredibly unique and how individuals with autism are connected to a totally different knowledge field. Our opportunity is to help each individual to be vibrating at their highest level. For when we do, they wi...
Mar 04, 2021•34 min•Ep. 37
This week’s episode will change the way you look at autism. Dr. Zach Bush is our guest and he explains why we NEED Autism to experience our humanity fully and how parents can reframe their mindsets to best support their child with autism. The information Dr. Bush shares will empower you to look at your child and their journey differently. We discuss the invaluable role Autism needs to play in our society and what it’s here to teach us. Our children with Autism are put on this earth to help heal ...
Feb 25, 2021•38 min•Ep. 36
Today, we’re exploring the concept that was true for us. When parents judge what their child is doing as wrong they become the problem. For only seeing the problems, you miss the solutions. When a parent can shift their perspective, and realize they are part of the problem, they can see clearer solutions for their child. When our son was first diagnosed with Autism, we went into hyper-fix-it mode. Every behavior that we witnessed we attributed to his diagnosis. We judged it all. And those judgme...
Feb 18, 2021•42 min•Ep. 35
Join us for a conversation with Dr. Karen Erickson, who specializes in chiropractic care and craniosacral therapy. She shares how these modalities can truly help children with a developmental delay like Autism. We’ve seen chiropractic care provide miraculous value in our healing journey with our son and brought on Dr. Erickson to explain how it may do the same for your children, too. These healing tools can transform a child as it realigns their nervous system and in turn, can have transformativ...
Feb 11, 2021•37 min•Ep. 34
I am so excited to welcome Andi Stowe onto the podcast. Our journeys parallel in so many ways, and I'm excited to share her story of faith, hope, and healing. Today, we're discussing how reducing excess Glutamate in a child's diet with Autism can help reduce symptoms, behaviors and restore balance. Glutamate is an amino acid found in food and the most abundant neurotransmitter in the body. You might be more familiar with it than you think, as it is a food additive used to enhance flavor, commonl...
Feb 04, 2021•44 min•Ep. 33
This week, we talked with Amy Lansky, who wrote the book "Impossible Cure". We discuss an overview of homeopathy and how it can help a child with Autism (and the parent as well). This episode we connected with Amy Lansky. Amy Lansky is an author and her first book is “Impossible Cure”. This book changed our life and was truly an important piece of our autism puzzle. We discuss an overview of homeopathy and how it can help a child with Autism (and truly anyone). Amy shares her discovery of homeop...
Jan 28, 2021•44 min•Ep. 32
This episode we have the pleasure of talking with Dr. Maya Shetreat. Dr. Maya is a neurologist and the author of the book The Dirt Cure. We discuss how focusing on the terrain within the body and exposing the body to the terrain of the earth (especially the soil) is incredibly important for healing and overall wellness. We often forget the interconnectedness of our body with the ground beneath our feet and the natural world that surrounds us. Our conversation with Dr. Maya focuses on the importa...
Jan 21, 2021•37 min•Ep. 31
Many parents of a child with Autism can feel hopeless. They feel that the deck is stacked against them. This episode we shed light on the fact that the universe IS actually supporting them - they just can't see it yet. We know how hard it can be when your child is diagnosed with Autism. It can feel like the wind was knocked out of you and that the dreams you have for your family have been taken away. We know this, it’s how we felt after our son’s diagnosis. To those of you dealing with that hear...
Jan 14, 2021•21 min•Ep. 30
Why Warrior? In this episode we go deep on the term "Warrior" and how it has nothing to do with War. A Warrior is all about a parent’s love for their child and their willingness to go ALL-IN. You've heard us say it repeatedly, so we thought it was time to take a deep dive into what it truly means to be a warrior parent. At its core, a warrior parent accepts and loves their child as they are. And their focus is to do everything in their power to set their child up for success. Their primary goal ...
Jan 07, 2021•30 min•Ep. 29
This week, we’re taking a deep dive on using SMART Goals to help a child with Autism. Many of us use the new year as an opportunity to set new goals. And while our intentions are pure, it can be easy to let those new habits and targets fall to the wayside. This year whether your goal is for you or your child, we challenge you to take a different approach to your new plans. Take the time to really figure out what you want and build a framework around that desire to have an actionable and measurab...
Dec 31, 2020•31 min•Ep. 28
As we round out the year, we wanted to take a moment and offer some words of encouragement and acknowledgment for all you wonderful parents out there. During this holiday time, we want you to fully appreciate that you are a gift for your child! We know how hard you work for your family and that sometimes it may feel like you’re falling short. But as you take some time to rest and reflect this season, please know and trust that you are already a force of nature for your child. Just as you are at ...
Dec 24, 2020•13 min•Ep. 27
This week, Len had a conversation with Dr. Samuel Milham, an 88-year-old epidemiologist, author, and expert on the dangers of 'Dirty Electricity'. Dirty electricity is an invisible toxin that impacts everyone, but kids on the spectrum are especially susceptible to harm. Dr. Milham shares his findings on its impact on children with Autism and how it affects parents and children as early as their time in utero. The good news is that there are practical methods to limit its exposure and better prot...
Dec 17, 2020•32 min•Ep. 26
This week's episode is part 2 of our discussion with our client, Helen Shanley. We discuss how support is the missing link parents need on their healing journeys. Parents often just try to manage on their own in isolation. It's hard to ask for support. But for those willing to be supported, so much more is possible! Helen's story is a testament to just that. She and her son have an incredible story of healing and hope, and so much of it can be credited to her focus on support. Helen shares why s...
Dec 10, 2020•30 min•Ep. 25
This week, we have a special episode for you all! We talked with our client, Helen Shanley from Ireland. She just completed our 12-week intensive program. She shares her transformation, and how taking small steps while putting less pressure on herself was huge. It paved the way for her to transform, which gave her son the space to make huge gains! The feedback we get from our clients is gratifying and always offers us a fresh and interesting perspective to the journey we're all on as parents. Ou...
Dec 03, 2020•40 min•Ep. 24
This episode, we had a conversation with Dr. Martha Herbert, a pediatric neurologist and neuroscience, on the power of synergy. She explains how the exponential impact of doing a few key interventions at the same time can lead to significant improvements in children with Autism. Dr. Herbert introduces an informative perspective on the nature of Autism as a whole. She proposes that it isn't a predisposed and fixed impairment as it’s typically described to be. Instead, Autism is the result of a co...
Nov 26, 2020•57 min•Ep. 23
