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Overcome The PERFECT STORM With CHIROPRACTIC Jan 11, 2024

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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 Processing Disorder, Epilepsy, Anxiety, and more.

He’s also the lead writer and educational guide for PX Docs, an organization of compassionate, experienced Hope Dealers and Care Providers who are experts in Pediatric, Prenatal, and Family Neurologically-Focused Chiropractic Care.

Dr. Ebel is best known for creating The Perfect Storm, a workshop and clinical care approach for kids struggling with neurosensory challenges.

The secret this week is…

Overcome The PERFECT STORM With CHIROPRACTIC

You'll Discover:

What Pediatricians AREN’T Telling Parents (5:02)
The Importance Of Being Prepared For Traumatic Births (8:49)
Everything Links To THIS (17:01)
Why The Sequence of the Perfect Storm Is The Sequence of Healing (21:46)
The Three Things To Look For In A Chiropractor (26:16)
Why Scans Are Critical (30:41)
When You Must Fire Your Practitioner (35:41)
The Type Of Training Your Chiropractor Needs (42:38)

About Our Guest

Dr. Tony Ebel is the lead writer and educational guide for PX Docs. He is a Certified Pediatric + Wellness Chiropractor with 15 years of clinical experience. In addition, 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 Processing Disorder, Epilepsy, Anxiety, and more. This clinical program is now taught in collaboration with the Life University Postgraduate Department and has over 500 graduates. Dr. Tony’s passion is educating, empowering, and informing parents about the nervous system's role in natural, drug-free healing for all pediatric conditions and cases.

https://pxdocs.com/author/pxtony/

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SIMPLE Habits Fix Genetic Gaps Jan 04, 2024

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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 truly has a fresh take on how you, the parent, can make better-informed choices to fill your own tank and to help your child on the spectrum thrive.

The secret this week is…

SIMPLE Habits Fix Genetic Gaps
You'll Discover:

What Exactly Are Epigenetics And Why Do They Matter So Much (8:05)
Why Most Genetic Tests Aren’t Designed To Help You (11:29)
Why It’s Essential To Understand Your Child’s Genetic Makeup (19:48)
The Difference Between Genetics and Functional Genomics (23:17)
Three Ways To Look At Methylation (30:21)
The Interplay Of Vitamin D And Genetics (36:17)
The Six Steps To Develop The Right Habits (43:48)

About Our Guest

Kashif Khan is Chief Executive Officer and Founder of The DNA Company, where personalized medicine is being pioneered through unique insights into the human genome. He is also the host of the Unpilled podcast. Growing up in Vancouver, Canada in an immigrant household, Kashif developed an industrious entrepreneurial spirit from a young age. Prior to his tenure at the DNA Company, Kashif advised a number of high-growth start-ups in a variety of industries.

As Kashif dove into the field of functional genomics, it was revealed that his neural wiring was actually genetically designed to be entrepreneurial. However, his genes also revealed a particular sensitivity to pollutants. Now seeing his health from a new lens, Kashif dove further and started to see the genetic pathways that led to his own family’s challenges and the opportunities to reverse chronic disease. His measure of success is not in dollars earned but in lives improved.

The DNA Company

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5 Heart Hacks Empower Your Child Dec 28, 2023

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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 of five adult children and travels globally and around the country, speaking and consulting with individuals and groups.

Dr. Gamble has been a professional educator for over 25 years and a natural healthcare provider for over 20 years.

The secret this week is…

5 Heart Hacks Empower Your Child

You'll Discover:

A Revealing Story That Demonstrates The Power Of Interventions (4:42)
The First Heart Hack (13:43)
What Your Child’s Superpowers Need To Shine (15:03)
The Importance Of Affirming Your Child’s Heart Intelligence (17:15)
The Key Thing You Must Do Regarding Your Team (24:31)
Why Hydration Can’t Be Overlooked (27:00)
Why Heart Rate Variability Is So Important (32:53)
Labs Tests Are Better Than A Best Guess (37:53)
Why Community Matters So Much More Than You Think (48:28)

About Our Guest

Dr. Michelle Gamble, DN, is an author, educator, mentor, and speaker who specializes in assisting persons with chronic illness to transform their health. She is the mother of five adult children and travels globally and around the country, speaking and consulting with individuals and groups. Dr. Gamble has been a professional educator for over 25 years and a natural healthcare provider for over 20 years.

She has assisted many people in transforming their health and becoming empowered from previous dependency upon drugs, surgeries, and other medical disease management interventions. Her revolutionary message is: All people have a divine healer within who can break free from physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual pain and suffering to lead happy, healthy, and purpose-driven lives.

Today, she seeks to pass on some of the gifts of healing that were given to her by teaching women and men how to clear their minds, soothe their hearts, uplift their spirits, and nourish their bodies to heal themselves completely and serve the ones they love with passion and vitality.

Graduated Summa Cum Laude from The City College of New York with a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and English with an emphasis on Secondary School Education. She earned a master's and a doctorate in Naturology, and she’s a board-certified alternative health care provider.

www.sankofahealing.com

References in The Episode:

Heartmath

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You’re The GAME-CHANGER for Your Child Dec 21, 2023

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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 establish the Akhil Autism Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to global autism education, treatment, and research.

She also established The Sensory Pathway Center in New Jersey (USA), a state-of-the-art facility focused on helping families with neurodiverse children grow and develop their skills.

She has collaborated with influential figures such as Dr. Temple Grandin and Deepak Chopra and recently hosted a Neurodiversity Symposium.

Manisha’s son Akhil is now in college, and she continues to create lasting change in the lives of those with neurodiverse conditions.

Manisha’s story is inspiring.

And so is YOUR story supporting your child.

It may not feel that way at times, but you are an inspiration.

From your child’s perspective, YOU are the gift.

The secret this week is…

You’re The GAME-CHANGER for Your Child

You'll Discover:

What It’s Really All About (11:12)
The Key Shift To Make (14:41)
Autism Is Just A Label (16:08)
How Spouses Can Get On The Same Page (20:29)
The Mind-Body Connection (25:02)
How To Check In On Yourself Everyday (36:03)

About Our Guest

Manisha Lad is the Founder & Executive Director of Akhil Autism Foundation. In 2002, Manisha’s only son, Akhil, was diagnosed with Autism at only eighteen months. While this news was hard to digest at first, Manisha and her husband completely devoted themselves to providing Akhil with the most suitable treatments available in the United States. This lead Manisha to establish the Akhil Autism Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to global autism education, treatment, and research, along with The Sensory Pathway Center in New Jersey (USA), an amazing state-of-the-art facility focused on helping families with neurodiverse children grow and develop their skills. She has collaborated with influential figures such as Dr. Temple Grandin and Deepak Chopra. Manisha’s son Akhil, who is now in college, amplifies her dedication to creating lasting change in the lives of those with neurodiverse conditions.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/manishaladaaf/

References in The Episode:

Sensory Pathway Center

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Take The Quiz: What’s YOUR Top Autism Parenting Blindspot?
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Review The Science YOURSELF Dec 14, 2023

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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 best-selling book Vax-Unvax: Let the Science Speak.

In 1985, Dr. Hooker earned his Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, California. He earned his Master of Science degree in 1988 and his doctorate in 1990, both in biochemical engineering, from Washington State University in Pullman, Washington.

Brian Hooker has many accomplishments to his credit, including co-inventor for five patents, recipient of the Battelle Entrepreneurial Award in 2001, and a Federal Laboratory Consortium Recognition Award in 1999 for his work on “Reactive Transport in 3-Dimensions.” The breadth of Hooker’s over 70 science and engineering papers have been published in internationally recognized, peer-reviewed journals.

Dr. Hooker has been active in vaccine safety since 2001 and has a 25-year-old son with autism. In 2013 and 2014, Dr. Hooker worked with the CDC Whistleblower, Dr. William Thompson, to expose fraud and corruption within vaccine safety research in the CDC, which led to the release of over 10,000 pages of documents.

https://childrenshealthdefense.org/conference-bios/brian-hooker-ph-d/

You'll Discover:

What You Never Want To Do If Your Child Is Sick (6:36)
The Importance of Critical Thinking (11:14)
Why You Don’t Want To Take The Easy Way Out (15:00)
The Issue With Seminal Studies (21:40)
Concerns Regarding Acetaminophen (29:04)
Why Defending Against Toxins Matters So Much (33:56)

References in This Episode:

Children's Health Defense
Vax-Unvax: Let the Science Speak by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Dr. Brian Hooker
Outsmarting Autism by Patricia Lemer
Autism Parenting Secrets, Episode 20 The Sequence Truly Matters

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Take The Quiz: What’s YOUR Top Autism Parenting Blindspot?
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Be WILLING To Go The Distance Dec 07, 2023

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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 families on the importance of living a healthy lifestyle.

The secret this week is…

Be WILLING To Go The Distance

You'll Discover:

The Backstory Of A Book Long In The Making (2:57)
Why Giving Up Is Never An Option (7:27)
The Importance of the Gut/Brain Connection (14:30)
A Powerful Opportunity To Get Informed And Be In Community (18:50)
The Three Types of Parents (29:08)

About Our Guest

Tracy Slepcevic 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. Over the years, she has worked with various doctors, scientists, advocates, and researchers, and she has made it her mission to educate families on the importance of living a healthy lifestyle.

https://autismhealth.com/

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Additional Resources:

Take The Quiz: What’s YOUR Top Autism Parenting Blindspot?
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A Healthy Home Starts With SAFE Cleaning Products Nov 30, 2023

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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 model for green businesses in the U.S. and has won many awards for its innovations in safer green chemistry, including the EPA’s Safer Choice Partner of the Year five times.

Also joining this conversation is Kristine Waldren, Sr. Director of Corporate Communications and Government Affairs at ECOS. Kristine shares her insights from her journey to support her child on the spectrum.

These two powerful women make the case for ACTION.

Because cleaning your home with toxic chemicals is NOT OK.

The secret this week is…

A Healthy Home Starts With SAFE Cleaning Products

You'll Discover:

A Big Assumption That You CAN’T Make (4:51)
The Logo You Want To See on Cleaning Products (8:09)
The Color That Does NOT Mean Clean (14:12)
The Link Between Chemicals and Behaviors In Kids (17:35)
The Origin Story of ECOS (24:00)
How You Can Make Your Voice Heard (27:12)
The Many Ways ECOS Is Leading The Way (33:12)

About Our Guest

KELLY VLAHAKIS-HANKS

As President and CEO of ECOS plant-powered cleaning products, Kelly Vlahakis-Hanks is passionate about human and planetary health. She leads four manufacturing facilities across the U.S. as well as a European manufacturing platform. Kelly is widely recognized for her highly effective leadership at ECOS and her influential voice in corporate social responsibility, safer chemistry, and sustainable manufacturing. Kelly led ECOS to become a climate-positive company in 2021 after achieving carbon neutrality, water neutrality, and TRUE Platinum Zero Waste certification. ECOS is also the first manufacturer to receive LEED® Zero certifications in net-zero energy, carbon, and waste. She’s been featured on CNN, CBS News, ABC News, FOX News, NBC News, Bloomberg, and MarketWatch and in publications such as Fortune, Entrepreneur, and the Los Angeles Times.

KRISTINE WALDREN

Kristine Waldren is the Sr. Director of Corporate Communications and Government Affairs at ECOS®, the maker of plant-powered cleaning products, where she blends her experience in communications and public policy with her passion for protecting the health of people and the planet.

https://www.ecos.com/

References in The Episode:

Feature film A Green Story tells the story of Kelly’s father, Van Vlahakis.

Additional Resources:

Take The Quiz: What’s YOUR Top Autism Parenting Blindspot?
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Make Room For JOY Nov 23, 2023

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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 Joseph recently published their book A Mother's Guide Through Autism to share their hope, knowledge, and inspiration with mothers raising children with autism.

Brigitte has 20 years of experience as an educator in the public school system and holds a Master's Degree in Education.

The secret this week is…

Make Room For JOY

You'll Discover:

A BIG Life Lesson (4:59)
The Magic Of Letting Go (11:19)
A Powerful Poem The Reframes Everything (22:41)
Something To Never Forget (31:10)
The Practice That Unlocks Joy (35:33)

About Our Guest

Brigitte Shipman is 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 started out her autism parenting journey 31 years ago— and her son Joseph is now 31 years old and thriving.

Brigitte and Joseph recently published their book A Mother's Guide Through Autism to share their hope, knowledge, and inspiration with mothers raising children with autism.

Brigitte has 20 years of experience as an educator in the public school system and holds a Master's Degree in Education.

https://www.mothersguidethroughautism.com/

References in The Episode:

Additional Resources:

Take The Quiz: What’s YOUR Top Autism Parenting Blindspot?
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Go For HIGH-VIBE Health & Beauty Nov 16, 2023

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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 Healthy Teeth and Gums.

Avoiding toxic products is a MUST for you, your child, and your entire family.

The secret this week is…

Go For HIGH-VIBE Health & Beauty

You'll Discover:

Why It Makes Sense To Cleanse With OIL (6:22)
How To Protect Your Largest Organ (8:06)
The Case For Peppermint (18:50)
Options To Address High-Oxalates (20:32)
A Science Experiment In Your Mouth and Other Oral Care Tips (26:29)
Why Organic Isn’t A Guarantee (32:34)
The Many Applications For Essential Oils (34:14)
The Hazards Of Municipal Water (38:01)
Tips To Promote Calm And Restful Sleep (41:01)

About Our Guest

Nadine is a key speaker at health and wellness conferences and a frequent commentator on health and beauty for media outlets. She has received glowing reviews for her work in the Hollywood Reporter, GOOP, Vogue, People, Elle, Yoga Journal, Natural Health, W Magazine, The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and National Post.

Celebrity fans include Shailene Woodley, Renee Zellweger, Julianne Moore, Carrie Anne Moss, Mandy Moore, First Lady of Canada Sophie Trudeau, and many others.

Alanis Morissette describes Nadine as “a true sense-visionary."

Aveda founder Horst Rechelbacher calls Nadine “a pure flower of creativity.”

Fun Fact: She opened the first full-concept aromatherapy store in North America at just 22 years old.

Living Libations

Living Libations On Instagram

Living Libations On Facebook

Living Libations On YouTube

References in The Episode:

Living Libations (10% discount with this link)
Aqua Tru Water Purifiers

Additional Resources:

Take The Quiz: What’s YOUR Top Autism Parenting Blindspot?
To learn more about Cass & Len, visit us at www.autismparentingsecrets.com
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Go For CONSCIOUS Consumption Nov 09, 2023

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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 seem like an odd topic for this podcast.

But we’re all about helping parent improve HOW they navigate the journey to support their child.

The truth is most parents drink alcohol.

And that’s even more likely to be true if they are facing challenging situations day after day.

There is a case to be made for low-alcohol, sugar-free, natural wine.

But just like with food, exactly what you consume matters.

There are better options that won’t wreak havoc on your body.

The secret this week is…

Go For CONSCIOUS Consumption

You'll Discover:

The Benefits Of Lower Alcohol Wines (7:50)
What Makes 0.001% Of Wines So Special (10:45)
A Surprising Fact About U.S. Wines (12:47)
What Natural Wine Is (20:44)
The Farmer’s Market Difference (24:49)
The Three Components of Natural Wine (27:07)
The Two Collusions (31:44)
How Wine Can Become Sugar-Free (41:27)
The Problem With Irrigation (47:53)

About Our Guest

Todd White has been a serial entrepreneur and creator since he was 17. Today, after 15 years in the wine business, his life is dedicated to educating and helping people make better choices about food, nutrition, and how they think about consuming alcohol – what he calls conscious consumption.

As the Founder of Dry Farm Wines, a writer, speaker, and a leader in the Natural Wine movement, Todd is deeply passionate about educating people on what’s in their wine and sharing Natural Wine with the world. Today, he’s considered the preeminent national voice on health, wellness, and Natural Wine.

Todd’s health journey is just as important as his love of wine. He is a self-described wellness and longevity lifestyle architect who practices daily meditation, journaling, Wim Hof

breathing, cold thermogenesis, a ketogenic diet, and daily 22-hour intermittent fasting. He

wears a glucose monitor and works out every day, optimizing a lifestyle built on increasing

wellness, health span, and longevity. He’s an eloquent speaker on topics including wine and

health, conscious consumption, low-carb diets, ketogenic lifestyle, meditation, and fasting.

Built on this foundation of health, Dry Farm Wines has seen remarkable growth in the last

five years, making it one of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S.

Dry Farm Wines

Wine Club Penny Bottle Offer

Dry Farm Wines on Facebook

Dry Farm Wines On Instagram

Additional Resources:

Take The Quiz: What’s YOUR Top Autism Parenting Blindspot?
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