Autism Parenting Secrets

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...

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...

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 st...

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 i...

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 f...

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 c...

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......

Welcome to Episode 172 of Autism Parenting Secrets .  We’re joined this week by Wade Lightheart, President and co-founder of BiOptimizers.   Wade is an advisor to the American Anti-Cancer Institute and 3-time all-natural bodybuilding champion despite his lousy genetics and vegetarian diet.  He’s helped over 50,000 people achieve BiOptimized Health for the last 25 years.  This discussion centers on...

Welcome to Episode 171 of Autism Parenting Secrets .  Dr. Peter Martone joins us and shares a powerful way to improve health and executive function while you sleep. He’s an educator and patient care practitioner who has been focused on improving patient’s biomechanics for over 23 years in private practice as a chiropractor.  Dr. Martone believes that the structure of your spine affects the functio...

Welcome to Episode 170 of Autism Parenting Secrets .  Dr. Robert Melillo returns to the show to share his unique, holistic approach to treating patients with a broad spectrum of physical, neurologic, and brain-related developmental disorders. The Melillo Method® is a clinical treatment model used to identify physical and neurologic/brain imbalances, with the foundational principle that all health...

Welcome to Episode 169 of Autism Parenting Secrets .    This week, we’re joined by Dr. Luis Garcia, a leading contributor to the field of biomagnetism.  Biomagnetism helps to stabilize the body’s PH and stimulates the immune system. Dr. Garcia has deep expertise in several alternative approaches as well as traditional Western medicine.   But for him, nothing has been more effective than biomagneti...

Welcome to Episode 168 of Autism Parenting Secrets .  This week, we dive into the spiritual nature of the journey to support a child on the spectrum.   Our guest is Melinda Edwards.  She’s a mother, writer, and physician in Charleston, SC.   Her journey took her through various spiritual practices, including meditation, guidance from spiritual teachers, travel to India, and living in spiritual com...

Welcome to Episode 167 of Autism Parenting Secrets .  Returning to the show is Beth Lambert, Executive Director of Epidemic Answers and The Documenting Hope Project. We focus on how you, the parent, are being called to play this important role for your child. The stats on children’s health continue to worsen.  Autism continues to rise, and the prevalence is actually worse than what’s reported. Tun...

Welcome to Episode 166 of Autism Parenting Secrets .  This episode focuses on how and why reflex integration can help your child.  Our guest is Dr. Svetlana Masgutova, a world-renowned expert on primary reflex integration and neurodevelopment and the founder of the Masgutova Neurosensorimotor Reflex Integration (MNRI) Method. This program applies non-invasive neuromodulation techniques to access r...

Welcome to Episode 165 of Autism Parenting Secrets .  This episode focuses on the benefits of natural movement from minimalist shoes. It’s useful for everyone, but kids on the spectrum seem to benefit even more. Our guest is Steven Sashen, Co-Founder and CEO of Xero Shoes . Steven shares the many ways minimalist footwear helps. It’s a huge opportunity to establish a stronger foundation where the b...

Welcome to Episode 164 of Autism Parenting Secrets .  This episode makes the case for the daily habit of meditation. Our guest is Ariel Garten. the Co-Founder of Muse, a leading consumer neurotechnology and meditation company.  Ariel makes the case for developing a daily meditation practice. It’s easier than you think, and the emotional, cognitive, and physical benefits are huge. The positive impa...

Welcome to Episode 163 of Autism Parenting Secrets .  This episode shares the surprising (yet ancient) way to boost nourishment and supercharge cellular energy.   ALGAE is the superfood of superfoods.   Our guest is Catharine Arnston, the Founder/CEO/Chief Scientific Officer of ENERGYbits® - the first premium brand of algae tablets. Catharine has spent thirteen years researching the healing, longe...

Welcome to Episode 162 of Autism Parenting Secrets .  This episode focuses on the epidemic of allergies in children.   Our guest this week is Heather Fraser, an advocate for holistic health & health choice and author of The Peanut Allergy Epidemic .  This discussion explores the many factors that gave rise to the sudden and increasing prevalence of allergies in children. Our journey to support our...

Welcome to Episode 161 of Autism Parenting Secrets .  This episode focuses on the importance of the self-care of the parent.   It’s not fully appreciated and usually falls to the bottom of the priority list for parents who want to do everything they can for their child. NOT ok. There are many reasons for this, and this episode makes the case for why putting yourself last hurts everyone around you,...

Welcome to Episode 160 of Autism Parenting Secrets .  This week we explore why chiropractic care can make a huge difference for your child.   Our guest is Dr. Nancy Tarlow, a neurologically-based Chiropractor who has been practicing since 1993.  The benefits of chiropractic care to address physical pain and discomfort are well known. But the impact on the brain is not widely understood or apprecia...

Welcome to Episode 159 of Autism Parenting Secrets.  This week, we focus on minerals, one of those essential building blocks of health.   Our guest is Jeff Thurston from Master Supplements and U.S. Enzymes. Perhaps the biggest mistake a parent can make is to think that the food their child is eating doesn’t matter.  That it won’t make a difference. The right nourishing food matters a lot. It profo...

Welcome to Episode 158 of Autism Parenting Secrets.  This episode focuses on getting the most from the TEAM of people around you.  Our guest this week is Jan Stewart, she’s the mother of two children and a highly regarded mental health and neurodiversity advocate. She’s the author of Hold on Tight:  A Parent’s Journey Raising Children with Mental Illness . She shares our mission to inspire and emp...

The importance of your HABITS is the focus this week.   What do you do automatically, without fail each and every day?   Upgrading your daily habits yields big results over time.   And you’ll see the impact faster than you think. The secret this week is… HABITS Matter More You'll Discover: The Best Predictor Of The Future (3:02) Two Strategies That When Combined Accelerate Momentum (5:41) The 2-Mi...

In this short episode, we share the benefits of slowing down.   There is power in the PAUSE.   Tune in to better understand why creating more space can help you get to where you want to go faster.   Both you and your child will benefit when you slow down to speed up. The secret this week is… Hit The PAUSE Button You'll Discover: Why You Want To Create “Space” Throughout The Day (3:50) What To Do O...

Welcome to Episode 155 of Autism Parenting Secrets.  This episode explores the many ways having a service dog can help your child.   Our guest is Taylor Dyer from 4 Paws for Ability , an organization that enriches the lives of people with disabilities by placing life-changing service dogs.   Welcoming a service dog to your family can have a profound impact by creating a safer, calmer, and more joy...