Welcome to Episode 202 of Autism Parenting Secrets . This week, we focus on the incredibly important topic of water safety for kids on the autism spectrum, as they are 160 times more likely to drown than neurotypical kids. We’re joined by Dayna Harvey, a Water Safety Expert who educates and empowers parents with information, strategies, and hands-on tools to keep their children safer in and around water. She is also a swimming lesson teacher who teaches children the skills they need to save thei...
May 02, 2024•30 min•Ep. 202
Welcome to Episode 201 of Autism Parenting Secrets . Today we’re talking about the transformative power of food for you and especially your child. And we’re joined by someone who was a very early guide for us in helping us see the path forward. Julie Matthews is a Certified Nutrition Consultant and published researcher specializing in personalized nutrition for complex neurological conditions, particularly autism spectrum disorder and ADHD for over 20 years. She received her master’s degree in m...
Apr 25, 2024•48 min•Ep. 201
Welcome to Episode 200 of Autism Parenting Secrets . We’re honored to have Dr. Peter McCullough, a distinguished internist and cardiologist, joining us. Dr. McCullough shares his thought-provoking insights on the potential connections between childhood vaccinations, febrile seizures, and the development of autism spectrum disorders. In this episode, Dr. McCullough urges parents to critically evaluate the vaccination schedule and to be vigilant about the possible risks associated with vaccines. H...
Apr 18, 2024•32 min•Ep. 200
Welcome to Episode 199 of Autism Parenting Secrets . Dr. Jerry Kartzinel joins us and we delve into holistic approaches for supporting children with autism, exploring the significance of dietary changes like gluten and dairy-free diets, the importance of addressing gut health sleep issues, and minimalizing the impact on siblings. Dr. Kartzinel is an internationally known author, lecturer, and clinician who has helped so many children recover from chronic debilitating diseases. For over 30 years,...
Apr 11, 2024•40 min•Ep. 199
Welcome to Episode 198 of Autism Parenting Secrets . This week on Autism Parenting Secrets, we dive into something truly life-changing - the power of breathwork. We’re joined by Niraj Naik, the founder of SomaBreath, a global breathwork movement. We discuss the importance of breathwork in managing stress and improving overall health. Naik explains how breath control techniques can help parents deal with the stress of raising a child with autism and improve their relationships. He also introduces...
Apr 04, 2024•44 min•Ep. 198
Welcome to Episode 197 of Autism Parenting Secrets . Our guest is Vicki Kobliner, a registered dietitian/nutritionist and owner of Holcare Nutrition and the Healthy Baby Roadmap. Vicki is passionate about helping children and families live vibrant, healthy lives using functional nutrition to maximize health, reduce disease risk and help her clients heal from chronic illness. Vicki works with infants through adults with chronic illnesses, autoimmune diseases, digestive disorders, eczema, allergie...
Mar 28, 2024•42 min•Ep. 197
Welcome to Episode 196 of Autism Parenting Secrets . Joining the show this week is Robert Scott Bell. He is a homeopathic practitioner, author, and host of the Robert Scott Bell Radio Show , where he discusses everyday health issues from the perspective of alternative and holistic health care. He is also a keynote speaker, lecturer, and educator who passionately advocates effective natural health and healing choices. And nearly 30 years ago, he reversed his own chronic conditions with natural ap...
Mar 21, 2024•45 min•Ep. 196
Welcome to Episode 195 of Autism Parenting Secrets . Joining us this week is Dr. Ari Calhoun, owner of Wholesome Brain Medicine, a functional medicine practice focused on optimizing neurodevelopment and emotional regulation from the womb onwards. As an adjunct faculty member at the Medical Academy of Pediatrics, she’s a passionate speaker and educator on the importance of a biomedical approach to neurodevelopment disorders. She is particularly passionate about prevention through perinatal and ea...
Mar 14, 2024•46 min•Ep. 195
Welcome to Episode 194 of Autism Parenting Secrets . Our guest this week is Zen Honeycutt. Zen is the Founder and Director of Moms Across America, a non-profit National Coalition of Unstoppable Moms. She has three boys with allergies and autism symptoms, which greatly improved when they went GMO-Free and organic. This is Zen’s third appearance on our show, and the reason for that is simple. Toxic Food is NOT ok. It’s NEVER OK. And this episode explores one important way it’s hurting our kids. Th...
Mar 07, 2024•48 min•Ep. 194
Welcome to Episode 193 of Autism Parenting Secrets . Our guest this week is Dr. Billy DeMoss of DeMoss Chiropractic in Southern California. For over three decades, Dr. Billy has been living the principle and philosophy of chiropractic, sharing his innovative beliefs with his exponentially growing global following. This episode focuses on the game-changing benefits of chiropractic care for parents and children on the autism spectrum. Dr. DeMoss explains how chiropractic care can improve neurologi...
Feb 29, 2024•38 min•Ep. 193
Welcome to Episode 192 of Autism Parenting Secrets . Our guest this week is a legend in the world of health and wellness. Way back in 2005, Udo Erasmus was inducted into the Canadian Health Food Association Hall of Fame. Udo is the co-founder of Udo’s Choice line, which can be found in Whole Foods and other health food stores worldwide. Udo designed the machinery for making oils with health in mind and pioneered flax oil, now a billion-dollar industry. Udo is an acclaimed speaker and author of m...
Feb 22, 2024•52 min•Ep. 192
Welcome to Episode 191 of Autism Parenting Secrets . Our guest this week is Dr. Nancy O’Hara, a board-certified Pediatrician dedicated to caring for children with neurodevelopmental and neuropsychiatric issues. Since 1999, she has dedicated her functional medicine practice to the integrative and holistic care of children with chronic illness and neuropsychiatric disorders such as PANDAS/PANS, BGE, OCD, Lyme, ASD, and ADHD. She is the author of Demystifying PANS/PANDAS: A Functional Medicine Desk...
Feb 15, 2024•42 min•Ep. 191
Welcome to Episode 190 of Autism Parenting Secrets . This week’s conversation centers on mold and its impact on health. We’re joined by Brian Karr, a certified microbial investigator. We discuss the importance of indoor air quality and the connection between mold and chronic health conditions. Mold is a toxin that can harm anyone, but kids on the spectrum may be even more susceptible to harm. Brian explains how mold can affect the respiratory and digestive systems and emphasizes the significance...
Feb 08, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 190
Welcome to Episode 189 of Autism Parenting Secrets . Our guest this week is Dr. James Neuenschwander (Dr. Neu), President of the Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs (MAPS). MAPS is a group of professionals who offer a Comprehensive Education & Fellowship to Medical Professionals for the care of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and related chronic complex conditions. They empower practitioners with a learning platform that centers on an integrative/functional approach to the car...
Feb 01, 2024•50 min•Ep. 189
Welcome to Episode 188 of Autism Parenting Secrets . We’re talking about stem cells this week. It’s an intervention you’ve likely heard about, but it’s one that isn’t widely understood. Our guest this week is Dr. Eric Weiss, and he sheds light on this topic. Dr. Weiss is a regional leader in advanced regenerative medicine, and he’s one of the only physicians in the country utilizing umbilical cord stem cells to provide relief for adults and kids alike. Umbilical cord blood contains powerful cell...
Jan 25, 2024•40 min•Ep. 188
Welcome to Episode 187 of Autism Parenting Secrets . Today we are focusing on what a parent like you can do about FLARES. These are sudden onsets of symptoms with your child. Our guest is Dr. Lindsey Wells. She is a naturopathic physician located in Wilton, Connecticut. She focuses her practice on pediatric integrative care for PANS/PANDAS, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Tickborne Diseases, and other neurodevelopmental disorders. She is the Past President of the Connecticut Naturopathic Physicians As...
Jan 18, 2024•35 min•Ep. 187
Welcome to Episode 186 of Autism Parenting Secrets . Dr. Tony Ebel is our guest this week, and we focus on why chiropractic care can be so impactful for kids on the spectrum. He is a Certified Pediatric + Wellness Chiropractor with 15 years of clinical experience. Dr. Tony has been teaching and training other Pediatric + Family Chiropractors for the past 10+ years, primarily teaching the clinical protocols he created for pediatric neurodevelopmental challenges such as Autism, ADHD, Sensory Proce...
Jan 11, 2024•46 min•Ep. 186
Welcome to Episode 185 of Autism Parenting Secrets . Today, we are returning to the topic of functional genomics. How better understanding your genes can inform lifestyle changes that can make a huge positive impact for you, your child, and your entire family. My guest is Kashif Khan, CEO of The DNA Company, where personalized medicine is being pioneered through unique insights into the human genome. Kashif was a keynote speaker at this year's Biohacking Conference in Orlando, Florida, and he tr...
Jan 04, 2024•55 min•Ep. 185
Welcome to Episode 184 of Autism Parenting Secrets . This week we’re talking about COMMUNITY. If you really want to be the best parent you can be for your child, it’s absolutely critical that you allow support. Going it alone, in isolation, does NOT set you or your child up for success Our guest is Dr. Michelle Gamble, Doctor of Naturology. Michelle is an author, educator, mentor, and speaker who specializes in assisting persons with chronic illness to transform their health. She is the mother o...
Dec 28, 2023•50 min•Ep. 184
Welcome to Episode 183 of Autism Parenting Secrets . This week’s episode of Autism Parenting Secrets is all about the key role that YOU play in supporting your child. Our guest is Manisha Lad. She’s a fellow parent who is on a mission to help other parents. In 2002, Manisha’s only son, Akhil, was diagnosed with Autism at eighteen (18) months. Manisha and her husband devoted themselves to providing Akhil with the most suitable treatments available in the United States And that led her to establis...
Dec 21, 2023•43 min•Ep. 183
Welcome to Episode 182 of Autism Parenting Secrets . Our guest this week is Brian S. Hooker, Ph.D. Brian S. Hooker, Ph.D., is the Senior Director of Science and Research at Children’s Health Defense, an organization committed to the best health for children in the U.S. and worldwide. He is also a former Professor of Biology at Simpson University in Redding, California, where he specialized in microbiology and biotechnology. Dr. Hooker coauthored, with Robert F. Kennedy Jr, the New York Times bes...
Dec 14, 2023•39 min•Ep. 182
Welcome to Episode 181 of Autism Parenting Secrets . Our guest this week is Tracy Slepcevic. Tracy is a Certified Integrative Health Practitioner, Speaker, Air Force Veteran, and the bestselling author of Warrior Mom: A Mother’s Journey In Healing Her Son with Autism . She is educated in the field of Complementary and Alternative Medicine and has dedicated over 14 years to researching various treatments and therapies for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her mission is to educate famili...
Dec 07, 2023•35 min•Ep. 181
Welcome to Episode 180 of Autism Parenting Secrets . This episode sheds light on why you will want to pay extra close attention to the cleaning products you use in your home. We’re joined by Kelly Vlahakis-Hanks, President and CEO of ECOS. ECOS offers eco-conscious cleaning products made with safer ingredients. Kelly has been widely recognized for her influential voice in the green movement, corporate social responsibility, and sustainable manufacturing. Under her leadership, ECOS has become a m...
Nov 30, 2023•39 min•Ep. 180
Welcome to Episode 179 of Autism Parenting Secrets . Our guest this week is Brigitte Shipman. She’s a mom to two adult sons, an author, speaker, and certified Martha Beck Life Coach. She helps moms of autistic kids move through challenging emotions and areas of difficulty so that they can feel more joyful and at peace and fully present with their kids on the spectrum. Brigitte's autism parenting journey began three decades ago, and her son Joseph is now 31 years old and thriving. Brigitte and Jo...
Nov 23, 2023•46 min•Ep. 179
Welcome to Episode 178 of Autism Parenting Secrets . Today, we’re focusing on the case for non-toxic health and beauty care with our guest, Nadine Artemis. She is the creator of Living Libations , a luxury line of organic wild-crafted non-GMO serums, elixirs, and essential oils for those seeking the purest of the pure botanical natural health and beauty products on the planet. Nadine is also the author of two books, including Renegade Beauty and Holistic Dental Care: The Complete Guide to Health...
Nov 16, 2023•45 min•Ep. 178
Welcome to Episode 177 of Autism Parenting Secrets . This week’s episode focuses on alcohol consumption by the parent. Our guest is Todd White, Founder of Dry Farm Wines and a leader in the Natural Wine movement. He’s dedicated to educating and helping people make better choices about food, nutrition, and how they think about consuming Alcohol. If you don’t drink, there’s no good reason to start. But if you do choose to consume alcohol, this episode will reveal a much better option. This may see...
Nov 09, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 177
Welcome to Episode 176 of Autism Parenting Secrets . This week’s episode is all about reducing toxic exposure - focusing on one of the most prevalent and pervasive chemicals: Glyphosate. We’re joined by Kelly Ryerson, who started the news site Glyphosate Facts, which explains the link between chemical agriculture and the explosion in chronic disease. If your goal is to help your child thrive in this increasingly toxic environment, you HAVE to play defense. All kids are negatively impacted by tox...
Nov 02, 2023•47 min•Ep. 176
Welcome to Episode 175 of Autism Parenting Secrets . This week, we focus on how you can upgrade the way you manage, organize, and use your child’s health data. Our guest is Dave Korsunsky, CEO and Founder of Heads Up . Dave recognized an opportunity to build a software solution that makes it easier for anyone to take control of their health through better use of their data. It’s impossible to feel good about the decisions you’re making for your child if you feel unclear, lost, or confused about ...
Oct 26, 2023•41 min•Ep. 175
Welcome to Episode 174 of Autism Parenting Secrets . We’re joined this week by Suzy Miller. She’s a speaker, author, telepathic communicator, multidimensional seer, and founder of the groundbreaking Autism Integration Series. A former Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist with a Master’s Degree in Education, Suzy pioneered a shift in the perception of autism from an individual “disorder” to a collective revolution in human consciousness and has been playing in the field of leading-edge conscious...
Oct 19, 2023•59 min•Ep. 174
Welcome to Episode 173 of Autism Parenting Secrets . This week, we explore Nutrigenomics with Dr. Heather Way, Director and Head Researcher at The Australian Centre for Genomic Analysis . Dr. Way is also a mom to two boys who have both recovered from Autism, and she has helped almost 1,000 children dramatically improve their quality of life, often going from non-verbal to being mainstreamed... She was the inspiration for the IntellxxDNA Neurodevelopmental Genomics Report, which is geared toward ...
Oct 12, 2023•48 min•Ep. 173
