Autism Parenting Secrets
A weekly podcast for parents of children with autism, offering guidance on how to move beyond the diagnosis and become the parent your child needs. The show provides practical advice and support to help families navigate the challenges of autism. Listeners are also directed to personalized assistance through the host's website.
Episodes
You CAN Get Past The Wall
Welcome to Episode 328 of Autism Parenting Secrets.This week, I’m joined by Brendan Mahan, an ADHD and executive function consultant, coach, speaker, and author of Overcoming the Wall of Awful.The Wall of Awful is Brendan’s model for the emotional barrier that can build between us and the things we struggle with or have failed at.For neurodivergent kids, those barriers can become especially signif
There’s POWER in Your Child’s Health Data
Welcome to Episode 327 of Autism Parenting Secrets.This week, I’m joined by Elizabeth Horn, Executive Director of 2M Foundation and a longtime advocate, innovator, and mother to her daughter Sophia, who was diagnosed with autism in 1997.For nearly three decades, Elizabeth has been asking some of the biggest questions in autism: What is actually happening with our kids? And how can we know if what
We Need Acceptance AND Prevention
Welcome to Episode 326 of Autism Parenting Secrets.This week, I’m joined by Tyler Hudson, author of The Missing Lyrics: A Father’s Story of Autism, Grief, and a Society in Denial.Tyler’s son Lyric is 18 and has profound autism. Our sons are close in age, and while every family’s journey is unique, there are many commonalities in what we’ve experienced.Tyler has a remarkable ability to put words ar
You CAN Biohack Autism
Welcome to Episode 325 of Autism Parenting Secrets.This week, I'm joined by Nadia Elkhatib, host of the Biohacking Autism podcast.Nadia holds a master's degree in computer science and spent her career in Silicon Valley tech, bringing that same engineer's mindset to more than twenty years of helping her son Jimmy.Measure. Test. Adjust. Repeat.Nadia believes parents need to become the CEO of their c
Your Ability To NOTICE Is A Superpower
Welcome to Episode 324 of Autism Parenting Secrets.This week, I'm joined by Sarah Kernion, founder of INCHSTONES and mother of three children, including two with profound, non-speaking autism and whole body apraxia.Parents see things others simply can't.You are with your child across thousands of ordinary moments. You notice subtle changes in behavior, connection, sleep, digestion, regulation, com
Healing Is More Possible Than You Think
Welcome to Episode 323 of Autism Parenting Secrets.
This week, I'm joined by returning guest Beth Lambert, Executive Director of Documenting Hope and author of A Compromised Generation.
After more than two decades immersed in children's health, Beth is more hopeful than ever.
Why?
The science has changed.
Our understanding of the microbiome, nervous system, metabolism, environmental stressor
Don’t Hand Over Your AUTHORITY
Welcome to Episode 322 of Autism Parenting Secrets.
This episode is about discernment, intuition, nervous system regulation, and learning how to think independently when navigating your child’s health challenges.
Dr. Cammy Benton shares the painful experience that pushed her beyond conventional medicine after one of her daughters became severely ill.
Despite being a physician herself, she fo
Never Make Decisions Out Of FEAR
Welcome to Episode 321 of Autism Parenting Secrets.
Parents make high-stakes decisions for their children all the time.
And those decisions become much harder when they're surrounded by conflicting opinions, uncertainty, pressure, and fear.
My guest this week is Dr. Taylor Bean, a Naturopathic Doctor and MAPS Fellow who is passionate about helping parents understand their options so they can make
Virtual Reality Prepares For Real Life
Welcome to Episode 320 of Autism Parenting Secrets.
Many parents are understandably cautious about technology.
And for good reason.
Screens are everywhere. Devices are everywhere. Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how we live. And virtual reality is becoming more accessible than ever.
So where does it fit?
Should it simply be avoided, or could it become another valuable tool to help chil
Protect BIFIDOBACTERIA First
Welcome to Episode 319 of Autism Parenting Secrets.
For years, parents have heard about probiotics, gut health, dysbiosis, and the microbiome.
But those broad concepts don't always answer the most important question:
What should we focus on first?
Dr. Sabine Hazan has spent more than two decades studying the microbiome, and her research has taken an unexpected turn.
What began as an investigatio
Don’t Skip The FOUR PILLARS
Welcome to Episode 318 of Autism Parenting Secrets.
Many parents enter this journey searching for the next therapy, treatment, supplement, or breakthrough intervention.
While those approaches can absolutely help, Dr. Kurt Woeller believes one of the most common mistakes is pursuing advanced therapies before establishing the foundations that allow them to work.
Dr. Woeller is an integrative and fu
Financial Clarity Reduces Overwhelm
Welcome to Episode 317 of Autism Parenting Secrets.
Many parents spend so much time focused on therapies, interventions, schools, and immediate challenges that the long-term picture gets pushed aside.
And often, financial planning can feel emotionally overwhelming because parents associate it with uncertainty, fear, or even giving up hope.
Ann Hynek joins us today to discuss why thoughtful financi
Enhance Regulation While Your Child Sleeps
Welcome to Episode 316 of Autism Parenting Secrets.
Many children on the spectrum live in a chronic state of stress and dysregulation.
Their nervous systems are constantly responding to environmental stressors, making restorative sleep more difficult and leaving both children and parents depleted.
Tammy Arthur believes that one of the simplest ways to support the body is by improving the sleep en
Restore the Missing Microbes
Welcome to Episode 315 of Autism Parenting Secrets.
When we think about chronic illness, it's easy to focus on the diagnosis. But what if the diagnosis is only the visible expression of a much deeper systems problem?
After her husband John was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, Martha Carlin refused to settle for symptom management alone.
Instead, she spent years studying nutrition, toxic exposu
Reduce Artificial Quantum Noise
Welcome to Episode 314 of Autism Parenting Secrets.
Most parents in our community already understand the importance of reducing toxic exposures.
We think about food, water, mold, chemicals, and air quality because we know the environment our children live in matters.
But what if there's another environmental stressor that most families are exposed to every day... yet few truly understand?
This we
Consensus ISN’T The Same As Truth
Welcome to Episode 313 of Autism Parenting Secrets.
This week I'm joined by attorney Aaron Siri, Managing Partner of Siri & Glimstad and author of the new book Vaccines, Amen.
Aaron has spent more than a decade challenging government agencies, pharmaceutical companies, and public health institutions on issues related to medical freedom, informed consent, and transparency.
In this conversation, we
You DON’T Have To Wait
Welcome to Episode 312 of Autism Parenting Secrets.
Finding the right help for your child can take way too long.
Parents are often left trying to figure out everything on their own.
The doctors, the testing, treatments, prescriptions, therapies, and endless decisions.
But what if getting high-level biomedical support could become faster, easier, and more connected under one roof?
John Slattery is
You Are Being Called To RISE
Welcome to Episode 311 of Autism Parenting Secrets.
This conversation with Del Bigtree is not just about vaccines, medical freedom, or government accountability.
It's about what happens when parents can no longer ignore what they see with their own eyes.
When the official narrative conflicts with lived experience, every parent faces a choice: stay quiet, or find the courage to speak up.
Del reflec
Dysregulation Drives EVERYTHING
Welcome to Episode 310 of Autism Parenting Secrets.
Many parents are working incredibly hard to help their child, yet things can still feel reactive, exhausting, and chaotic.
And often, what gets labeled as bad behavior or anxiety may actually be rooted in a dysregulated nervous system.
Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge joins us today to discuss why dysregulation, what it really is, why it affects so much
Earlier Detection Creates More Options
Welcome to Episode 309 of Autism Parenting Secrets.
Most parents are told autism can only be identified after behavioral symptoms appear. But what if important biological clues exist much earlier?
Dr. Judy Van de Water is a world-renowned immunologist at UC Davis whose research helped identify Maternal Autoantibody Related Autism, or MARA. It’s an immune-system-mediated subtype of autism connected
The Brain Requires INDEPENDENT Thinking
Welcome to Episode 308 of Autism Parenting Secrets.
Many children experience developmental regression, inflammation, language loss, movement issues, seizures, OCD, anxiety, and other neurological symptoms that often get grouped under broad behavioral labels.
But according to pediatric neurologist Dr. John Gaitanis, those labels may not fully explain what is actually happening in the brain.
Dr. Gai
The Microbiome CAN Be Rebuilt
Welcome to Episode 307 of Autism Parenting Secrets.
Many children struggling with neurological, immune, behavioral, and developmental challenges also show signs of significant microbiome disruption.
Jason Klop from Novel Biome joins the show to explain why the microbiome may play a foundational role in overall health and why restoring missing microbes is becoming an increasingly important area of
The Autism Label Hides More Than It Reveals
Welcome to Episode 306 of Autism Parenting Secrets.
When a child receives an autism diagnosis, it can bring relief.
Finally, there is a word that explains what parents have been seeing.
But that same label can quietly narrow how people think about a child.
It can shape expectations, influence treatment decisions, and distract from deeper questions about what may actually be driving neurological
Address Root Causes Or Stay Stuck
Welcome to Episode 305 of Autism Parenting Secrets.
There’s more information available to parents today than ever before.
Podcasts, practitioners, protocols… It’s everywhere.
And yet, so many parents are still overwhelmed.
Not because there’s a lack of options, but because there’s no clear way to filter, prioritize, and act on what truly matters.
In this conversation, Len, Maureen, and Taryn McCra
Don’t Blindly Trust “The Science”
Welcome to Episode 304 of Autism Parenting Secrets.
This week, we’re going deeper into something that shapes nearly every decision you make for your child - how you interpret science.
There’s more information than ever before, with studies, headlines, and expert opinions everywhere, yet many parents still feel confused or stuck.
Why?
Because even credible research can miss the real signal, and wit
Take Aluminum Exposure Seriously
Welcome to Episode 303 of Autism Parenting Secrets.
Today we’re diving into an important and timely topic… aluminum exposure.
My guest is Dr. Brian Hooker, a friend of the show and Chief Scientific Officer at Children’s Health Defense. He’s spent decades researching environmental factors that impact neurodevelopment and helping translate complex science into practical insight for parents.
Aluminum
This Light Can Change BRAIN Function
Welcome to Episode 302 of Autism Parenting Secrets.
In this episode, we’re exploring a tool that many parents have heard about, but few fully understand - laser-based photobiomodulation.
Today, I’m joined again by Alex Zaharakis, a medical physicist and researcher who has spent years studying the microbiome and is now focused on how specific wavelengths of light influence cellular function.
This c
Homeopathy Puts Healing Back In Your Hands
Welcome to Episode 301 of Autism Parenting Secrets.
In this episode, we're diving into something that gives parents more control, more confidence and more capability to actually help their child.
Today, I'm joined by Dr Michelle Perro, a seasoned clinician with over 45 years of experience in pediatrics and integrative medicine, and she's been on the show before, but she's been on the front line se
AI Can Guide. YOU Decide.
Welcome to Episode 300 of Autism Parenting Secrets.
Artificial intelligence is changing how parents access information.
Answers are faster. Options are clearer. But the risk is real.
It’s easy to start relying on a tool instead of trusting your own judgment.
In this episode, Patty Lemer and I explore how to use AI as a powerful support system without giving up your role as the decision maker.
We a
PANS/PANDAS Responds To The RIGHT Remedy
Welcome to Episode 299 of Autism Parenting Secrets.
This week we're talking about PANS and PANDAS.
These are conditions that can appear suddenly, create intense symptoms, and leave parents feeling overwhelmed and unsure of what's really going on.
And to help bring some clarity, I'm joined this week by Erin Page.
She's a homeopath, educator, and host of the Remedy Revolution podcast.
Her journe
Smarter Folate = Better Brain Fuel
Welcome to Episode 298 of Autism Parenting Secrets.
If your child has tried supplements that were supposed to help the brain but didn’t move the needle, this episode may explain why.
This week, I’m excited to welcome back Dr. Theoharis Theoharides, known to many as Dr. Theo.
He is a physician-scientist with five advanced degrees and decades of pioneering research.
Long before neuroinflammation
Who You BECOME Matters More Than What You Try
Welcome to Episode 297 of Autism Parenting Secrets.
Leah Wilson is an attorney, a mother, a foster parent, and the co-founder of Stand for Health Freedom.
She has been on the front lines advocating for informed consent, parental rights, and health freedom, and she has lived this work personally through her own family and foster care experience.
Leah is the co-author of Reclaim Vitality, a book tha
Demand TOXIN Transparency
Welcome to Episode 296 of Autism Parenting Secrets.
Today I’m joined once again by Zen Honeycutt, founder of Moms Across America.
Zen has been on the podcast multiple times over the years, and every conversation has helped parents think more clearly, ask better questions, and step more fully into their role as advocates for their children.
Since we last spoke, Zen has been deeply involved in fed
Cannabis Is Medicine - If You Know How To Use It
Welcome to Episode 295 of Autism Parenting Secrets.This week, we shine a light on one of the most misunderstood and often controversial therapies in the autism world: medical cannabis.My guest is Dr. David Berger, known to many simply as Dr. David.He’s a board-certified pediatrician with over 25 years of clinical experience.He’s the founder of Wholistic Pediatrics & Family Care in Tampa, Florida,
HARNESS Biochemical Individuality
Welcome to Episode 294 of Autism Parenting Secrets.This week’s episode is about one of the most overlooked but absolutely critical truths for parents.The reality is this: no two children are exactly alike. And when it comes to helping your child thrive, the key lies in understanding and honoring their unique differences.Joining me is Dr. Erica Peirson, a Naturopathic Physician who has spent the la
Parents Need ACCESS to the Right Doctors
Parents Need ACCESS to the Right DoctorsWelcome to Episode 293 of Autism Parenting Secrets.If you’re raising a child with complex medical or neurological challenges, you’ve likely discovered that not all doctors are equipped to help - especially when symptoms don’t fit neatly into one diagnosis.This week, we talk about why that gap exists and what’s starting to change.My guest, Honey Rinicella, is
SOUND Frequency Supports Healing
Welcome to Episode 292 of Autism Parenting Secrets.If you’re raising a child with complex challenges, you’ve probably tried supplements, therapies, and protocols—sometimes with limited or inconsistent results.This week, we explore a very different approach: sound frequency.My guest, Linda Bamber-Olsen, is the founder of WAVwatch, a wearable sound-frequency device designed to gently support the bod
REBALANCE The MICROBIOME
Welcome to Episode 291 of Autism Parenting Secrets.You already know the critical role the gut plays in your child’s overall well-being. But this week, we’re going to take it to a deeper level—into the science, the data, and the real-world results of microbiome balancing.My guest, Alex Zaharakis, is a radiation oncology physicist turned microbiome researcher who’s developed a groundbreaking, data-b
Self-Care Is PRIMARY Care
Self-Care Is PRIMARY CareWelcome to Episode 290 of Autism Parenting Secrets.If you’ve been listening for a while, you already know this truth: how you show up as a parent has a huge impact on your child’s progress.This week, we go deeper—because when your child struggles, it’s easy to focus on fixing what’s outside of you. But the real key often starts within, with your own calm and self-care.My g
Toxic Load BLOCKS the Breakthrough
Welcome to Episode 289 of Autism Parenting Secrets.In this conversation, Len sits down with Dr. Anju Usman Singh, Medical Director of True Health Medical Center and a leading faculty member of the Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs (MAPS).Dr. Singh shares why autism, ADHD, and related challenges are best understood as neuroimmune inflammatory conditions — and how toxins, allergens, and per
Start With the Right FOCUS
Welcome to Episode 288 of Autism Parenting Secrets.In this solo episode, Len challenges the idea that progress comes from doing more. Instead, he explains why focus — not effort — is the true bottleneck for most parents raising a child with challenges.Len breaks focus into four critical areas: how closely you observe your child in the present moment, how clearly you understand the past and key str
Choose PEACE
Welcome to Episode 287 of Autism Parenting Secrets.This episode was recorded during the holiday season — a time when beauty and connection often exist right alongside pressure, exhaustion, and emotional overload.In this solo reflection, Len invites parents to consider peace not as a feeling or a personality trait, but as a deliberate objective. He shares why peace is something parents generate int
A Regulated Nervous System Starts at HOME
Welcome to Episode 286 of Autism Parenting Secrets.This week, we’re diving into one of the most overlooked factors affecting your child’s ability to regulate: the home environment.Electrical fields, wireless radiation, dirty electricity, and even lighting can create invisible stress that overwhelms the nervous system — especially at night, when the body should be repairing and restoring.My guest i
Wireless Safety Starts at Home
Welcome to Episode 285 of Autism Parenting Secrets.Today, we’re taking a closer look at one of the most overlooked environmental stressors affecting our kids: wireless technology. From Wi-Fi to Bluetooth to cell phones, these exposures are everywhere — and for sensitive children, they can make a significant difference.My guest is Cece Doucette, a leading advocate, educator, and speaker on wireless
You DON’T Have To Carry It All
Welcome to Episode 284 of Autism Parenting Secrets.If you’ve been listening for a while, you know I talk a lot about personalized support — not as a slogan, but because it truly changes outcomes for parents.I used to believe I had to figure everything out alone. I thought muscling through was strength.But that approach made everything heavier, slower, and far more painful than it needed to be.In t
Stop Guessing, Start UNLOADING
Welcome to Episode 283 of Autism Parenting Secrets.This week’s guest is someone I admire deeply. Few people have shaped the autism world more than Patricia Lemer.She’s a counselor, diagnostician, longtime host of Autism Detectives, and the author of the essential books Outsmarting Autism and now Total Load Theory: Transforming Lives in Autism, ADHD, LD, SPD, and Mental Health.Patty helps parents u
TARGETED Support Transforms
Welcome to Episode 282 of Autism Parenting Secrets.Every parent wants transformation for their child. But it doesn’t come from guesswork. Real change happens when the right support is identified and applied with precision.That’s why I’m excited to welcome back Dr. Jerry Kartzinel. He last joined us in Episode 199, “Autism is Treatable.” Dr. Jerry is a trusted leader in functional medicine and pedi
Clarify The Leucovorin Confusion
Welcome to Episode 281 of Autism Parenting Secrets.If you're a parent who’s heard about Leucovorin, folinic acid, or calcium folinate—and you're confused—you’re not alone. There's a lot of conflicting information right now, especially in the wake of the Leucovorin case and increased media attention.This week’s guest returns to the podcast to help clarify what really matters. Nicole Rincon is a boa
We CAN Change The Neurodevelopmental Trajectory
Welcome to Episode 280 of Autism Parenting Secrets.This week’s episode is about something too many parents aren’t told clearly enough.The truth is that neurodevelopmental disabilities are not fixed or predetermined. The trajectory can be shifted. And parents play a much bigger role in that shift than they may realize.To help unpack this, I’m joined again by Dr. Lawrence Palevsky - a New York Stat
Address The ENERGY CRISIS
Welcome to Episode 279 of Autism Parenting Secrets.This week, I’m joined by Dr. Debby Hamilton, a pediatrician and functional medicine expert who specializes in supporting children with autism, ADHD, PANS/PANDAS, and other complex chronic conditions.She’s the author of Preventing Autism and ADHD: Controlling Risk Factors Before, During, and After Pregnancy and currently serves as the Director of P
Gut Toxins Drive AUTISM Symptoms
Welcome to Episode 278 of Autism Parenting Secrets.You already know the gut is important. But what you may not know is that toxic chemicals from harmful gut microbes can play a major role in many of the symptoms linked with autism.My guest is Dr. James B. Adams, Director of the Autism/Asperger’s Research Program at Arizona State University. He’s published over 180 scientific papers, including more
Less Stressful Tech IS An Option
Welcome to Episode 277 of Autism Parenting Secrets.Let’s face it—our kids are using tech. Avoiding it completely just isn’t realistic. But most devices weren’t designed with our biology in mind, and they create far more stress than we realize. The good news? It doesn’t have to be this way. This week, I’m joined by Tristan Scott, electrical engineer and Head of Hardware at Daylight Computer. He bre
The Right Folinic Support Fuels Progress
Welcome to Episode 276 of Autism Parenting Secrets.Big news recently — Leucovorin was just approved as a treatment for autism. That’s encouraging, but parents need to know there’s another option that can be simpler and easier to use.It all comes down to folate metabolism — and why the right folinic support can unlock progress that otherwise gets delayed.To dive deeper, I invited back Dr. Jared Sko
DON’T Fall Into the Diagnosis TRAP
Welcome to Episode 275 of Autism Parenting Secrets.This week, I’m joined by Emmy-nominated journalist Leland Vittert, host of On Balance on NewsNation.In his powerful new book Born Lucky, Leland shares his deeply personal story: a childhood marked by social challenges, relentless bullying, and an autism diagnosis at a time when the word itself was barely understood.At the heart of his story is his
It’s NEVER Too Late For BREAKTHROUGHS
Welcome to Episode 274 of Autism Parenting Secrets.This week we’re talking about hope, progress, and the breakthroughs that can happen when you uncover and address what’s truly holding your child back. My guest is Dr. Darin Ingels, a naturopathic physician, immunologist, and author who has helped countless families dealing with complex chronic illnesses. He shares a remarkable case study of a youn
Fill YOUR Cup First
Welcome to Episode 273 of Autism Parenting Secrets.This week’s episode comes from the MAPS Fall Conference, where I sat down with Dr. Tom Moorcroft.Dr. Tom treats some of the sickest, most sensitive patients—but this conversation wasn’t about lab results or protocols. It was about presence, modeling, and the love that fuels real healing.The truth is simple but often overlooked: your child is alway
AVOID THIS Popular Drug To Protect Development
Welcome to Episode 272 of Autism Parenting Secrets.This week, we’re talking about a medicine almost every parent has used. For decades, doctors have recommended it for fevers, ear infections, even after vaccines. It’s long been considered safe.But compelling evidence shows it’s not nearly as safe as we’ve been told—especially for babies and young children under stress.My guest is Dr. William Parke
Autism Is BIOMEDICAL
Welcome to Episode 271 of Autism Parenting Secrets.Parents are often told that autism is fixed, with limited options beyond therapies to manage behaviors. That definition is wrong. Autism is biomedical—and that opens up entirely new possibilities for parents.My guest this week is Dr. Christian Bogner, a physician, educator, and father whose son continues to make meaningful improvements. His person
METABOLOMICS Reveals What Others Miss
Welcome to Episode 270 of Autism Parenting Secrets.Parents are often overwhelmed by the flood of tests available—genetic tests, stool tests, organic acids tests, and more. Too often, the results create more confusion than clarity. This week, we’re exploring a powerful new way to understand your child’s biology: metabolomics. Unlike tests that only show potential risks or isolated snapshots, metabo
EXOSOMES Speak the Language of Repair
Welcome to Episode 269 of Autism Parenting Secrets.My guest this week is Jodi Repko, a board-certified family nurse practitioner with over 20 years in medicine and a MAPS-trained provider. Her journey into functional medicine began when her own son developed medically complex issues, igniting her passion to combine functional and traditional medicine.We dive into a related but lesser-known approac
NEVER Give Away Your POWER
Welcome to Episode 268 of Autism Parenting Secrets.This is part two of my conversation with Dr. Stephen Cowan. If you’ve ever felt unsure, dismissed, or overwhelmed, this episode is for you. We explore how easy it is for parents to unknowingly give away their power—to doctors, teachers, books, or even search engines. But your child needs you fully empowered. Dr. Cowan offers deep, practical insigh
ATTENTION Is the Beginning of DEVOTION
Welcome to Episode 267 of Autism Parenting Secrets.If you’re a parent navigating autism—or know someone who is—this episode is an empowering reset.Dr. Stephen Cowan returns to the show with timeless wisdom and fresh insight on what truly matters.A developmental pediatrician who blends Eastern and Western medicine, Dr. Cowan shares how your presence profoundly shapes your child’s path—often in ways
Know SOONER, Help MORE
Welcome to Episode 266 of Autism Parenting Secrets.If you’re navigating autism—or know someone just starting out—this episode is for you.Today we’re talking about possibility.What if autism risk could be identified not at 2 years old… but at 1 month old? Or even at birth?That’s no longer hypothetical.Thanks to a breakthrough diagnostic called ASD Insight, it’s now possible to detect biological ris
THIS Is Preventing More SPEECH
Welcome to Episode 265 of Autism Parenting Secrets.If you want to help your child speak more clearly—or begin speaking at all—this episode is a must-listen. I’m joined once again by Dr. Robert Melillo, a world-renowned expert in brain health, especially childhood and adult neurological disorders. He’s the creator of the Melillo Method and supports families directly through his New York locations i
Don’t Be MISLED
Welcome to Episode 264 of Autism Parenting Secrets.If you’ve ever felt like you weren’t being told the full truth… this episode is for you.I’m joined by Krista Petraco Bourne, a speech-language pathologist, mom, and fierce advocate who’s walked a difficult—but empowering—path with her son, Joey. She shares the heart-wrenching story of Joey’s regression, misdiagnosis, and medical trauma—and how her
Take 3 VITAL Steps
Welcome to Episode 263 of Autism Parenting Secrets.This week, I’m joined by Nicole Rincon.She’s a board-certified Physician Assistant and an all-in mom of 13-year-old triplets.Her unique vantage point—as both a medical professional and a parent on a healing mission—makes this conversation essential listening.Nicole’s journey wasn’t easy. One of her sons became completely non-verbal, and her daught
Cold Plunges SUPERCHARGE Mitochondria
Welcome to Episode 262 of Autism Parenting Secrets.If you're looking for a way to support your own healing—mentally, emotionally, and physically—this episode explores a powerful tool you may not have considered: cold plunge therapy.I’m joined by Dr. Thomas P. Seager, Associate Professor at Arizona State University and co-founder of Morozko Forge. With over 150 scientific publications and a relentl
Filter Water At The Source
Welcome to Episode 261 of Autism Parenting Secrets.Hello and welcome to Autism Parenting Secrets.This week, we’re diving into something that most parents overlook — your home’s water. Even if you’ve got a filter on your sink or fridge, your child is still bathing and brushing in water that could be full of contaminants. And for sensitive or detox-challenged kids, that adds up fast.My guest is Anna
Don’t Hesitate, Take Bold Action NOW
Welcome to Episode 260 of Autism Parenting Secrets.I’m thrilled to welcome back Dr. Brian Hooker. If you caught Episode 182, you already know he brings a unique mix of scientific credibility and raw parenting experience. Today, our focus isn’t research—it’s action. This conversation is about tuning out the noise, trusting your gut, and taking bold steps right now to support your child’s healing. I
Prayer Is NOT Enough
Welcome to Episode 259 of Autism Parenting Secrets.This week on Autism Parenting Secrets, we go beyond hope and into action. I’m joined by Bishop Juan Carlos Mendez, a powerful voice of faith and advocacy who brings clarity and encouragement to parents raising a child on the spectrum. We dive into the emotional and spiritual challenges many parents face—depression, guilt, disconnection—and how fai
Don’t Just Improve - RENEW
Welcome to Episode 258 of Autism Parenting Secrets.This week, we spotlight a cutting-edge approach that parents are hearing more about—but may not fully understand.My guests are Dr. Nikesh Jasani, an oncologist, and Dr. Nimesh Patel, an internal medicine physician, both of whom stepped beyond conventional protocols to pursue something more powerful: Renewal Therapy.We explore how this FDA-complian
For Gut Health, Don’t Kill—REBUILD
Welcome to Episode 257 of Autism Parenting Secrets.This week, we shine a light on a hidden truth—focusing solely on killing bugs like Lyme or Bartonella often backfires. True healing starts with rebuilding your child’s immune system and supporting the gut.My guest is Dr. Myriah Hinchey, a MAPS-trained, board-certified naturopathic physician. She explains why detox, testing, and immune support must
MICRONIC Silver Boosts IMMUNITY
Welcome to Episode 256 of Autism Parenting Secrets.This week, we’re spotlighting a natural immune booster that’s clean, powerful, and easy to use—MICRONIC Silver.My guest is Jeffrey Adam, a passionate father and founder who co-created this unique form of silver after years of research and personal trial. Unlike traditional colloidal silver, MICRONIC Silver is micron-sized for deep cellular absorpt
EBOO Cleans The Blood, Calms The Fire
Welcome to Episode 255 of Autism Parenting Secrets. This week’s conversation spotlights a powerful intervention more parents are getting curious about—EBOO.Our guest is Dr. Phillip Yoo, an expert in regenerative medicine and a featured speaker at the Autism Health Summit.He unpacks why this therapy is gaining attention as a “blood oil change” that helps the body eliminate what it can’t detox on it
DECODE The Inflammation Puzzle
Welcome to Episode 254 of Autism Parenting Secrets. This week, we’re spotlighting the hidden drivers behind chronic inflammation in kids on the spectrum, especially neuroinflammation.Our guest is Bob Miller, a functional genomics pioneer and founder of the NutriGenetic Research Institute. Bob unpacks the ways genetic weaknesses and environmental exposures collide to spark brain inflammation, behav
Empower THEIR Voice
Welcome to Episode 253 of Autism Parenting Secrets. This week, we're exploring something every parent needs to embrace—supporting your child in expressing their true self.Our guest is Kathleen (Kathy) Somers, a talented creative and now author of Barely Visible, a moving memoir about raising her son with Asperger’s. Her story isn’t just relatable—it’s raw, real, and full of the wisdom that only co
Mold Inspections MUST Be Reliable & Strategic
Welcome to Episode 252 of Autism Parenting Secrets. This week, we're diving deeper into a hidden threat that impacts far too many families: mold. Not just visible mold—but the kind that’s lurking, undetected, and driving chronic health issues.Our guest, Brian Karr, is a certified microbial investigator and co-founder of We Inspect. He returns to expose the flaws of standard mold testing and reveal
Stabilize The NERVOUS SYSTEM, Unlock MOMENTUM
Welcome to Episode 251 of Autism Parenting Secrets. This week, we dive deep into one of the most overlooked factors keeping our kids from thriving — a dysregulated nervous system.If your child seems anxious, reactive, or shut down, it’s not who they are — it’s how their body is responding to stress. When their system is stuck in survival mode, growth and connection can feel out of reach.That’s why
Tap Your FULL Capacity To Help Your Child
Welcome to Episode 250 of Autism Parenting Secrets. This episode is different.It’s just me — no guest, no script — sharing the most important message I’ve ever delivered.I’m pulling back the curtain on what’s really keeping parents stuck. And no, it’s not the diagnosis. It’s not a lack of options.It’s that we’re not fully equipped for this journey — and that disempowerment leads to unnecessary s
It’s Going To Be OK
Welcome to Episode 249 of Autism Parenting Secrets. This week, we welcome Kate Swenson, creator of Finding Cooper’s Voice (with over a million followers) and author of the national bestseller Forever Boy.Her newest book, Autism Out Loud: Life with a Child on the Spectrum, from Diagnosis to Young Adulthood, released in April 2025, brings together three autism moms—Kate, Carrie Cariello, and Adrian
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