The Experience Miracles™ Podcast

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159. Finding Hope in the Hardest Days: A Dad’s Story of Autism, Cancer, and Complete Breakdown Nov 25, 2025

Show notes

In this powerful dad-to-dad conversation, Dr. Tony Ebel sits down with Zack Ponder, host of the Unspecial podcast and author of Special Days. Zack shares his journey from teaching profound autism for seven years to discovering the often-overlooked needs of parents in the special needs community.

The conversation takes an emotional turn as Zack opens up about his wife's stage three rectal cancer diagnosis at 25 weeks pregnant, their baby Jack's premature birth, 50 days in the hospital, and their transformative healing journey in Mexico. Within weeks of starting Neurologically-Focused Chiropractic Care with a PX Doc, their entire family experienced breakthrough changes—meltdowns disappeared, personality returned, and hope was restored.

This raw, authentic conversation tackles the power of hope as medicine, co-regulation as a neurological superpower, why parents need support as much as their kids, and how faith and root cause healing work together to create miracles.

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Links & Resources

Buy Zack's Special Dayz Book Here
Listen to the UNspecial Podcast on Apple or Spotify
Website: https://www.unspecialllc.com/

Follow on socials: Facebook, Instagram, Youtube

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Key Topics & Timestamps

[00:09:00] Zack's Origin Story - Seven years teaching profound autism in life skills classrooms

[00:13:00] Birth of Special Days Book - Twelve stories from the classroom connected to faith

[00:17:00] Co-Regulation Explained - The neurological cheat code for calming our kids

[00:21:00] The Cancer Diagnosis - His wife's stage three rectal cancer at 25 weeks pregnant

[00:23:00] Hospital Podcast Birth - How Unspecial podcast started during 50 days in the hospital

[00:32:00] Hope for Cancer Mexico - Three weeks of holistic treatment transforms everything

[00:41:00] Discovery of PX Docs - Learning about nervous system-focused chiropractic care and experiencing breakthrough results

[00:51:00] The Biggest Shift: Calm - Finding peace amidst running a business, homeschooling, and caregiving

[00:56:00] Four Pillars of Support - Medical, physical, spiritual, and mental approach to healing

[01:01:00] The Autism Division - Addressing the gap between high-functioning and profound families

[01:14:00] Final Advice for Parents - Relate, instill hope, connect to God, get nervous system in check

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158. Q&A | The Overuse of Antibiotics: What Does It Mean for Our Kids? Nov 21, 2025

Show notes

In this episode, Dr. Tony Ebel tackles one of the most concerning issues in pediatric healthcare: the unnecessary prescription of antibiotics to children. With 30% of antibiotics prescribed to kids being unnecessary (according to CDC research), Dr. Tony breaks down the real consequences this has on children's long-term health. He explains how antibiotics disrupt the gut microbiome, nervous system, and immune function, leading to increased risks of asthma, allergies, ADHD, and anxiety. Most importantly, he reveals that the majority of ear, sinus, and respiratory infections are viral—not bacterial—meaning antibiotics don't even help. Dr. Tony explores the root cause of these infections (poor nervous system function and drainage), and how Neurologically-Focused Chiropractic Care addresses the actual problem rather than masking symptoms.

Key Topics & Timestamps

[00:01:00] The shocking truth: 30% of antibiotics prescribed to kids are unnecessary
[00:04:00] The pediatrician paradox: 85% agree on wait-and-see, but only 33% follow it
[00:06:00] How antibiotics disrupt the gut-brain connection and microbiome
[00:08:00] Understanding the vagus nerve: the most important nerve in the body
[00:10:00] The root cause revealed: respiratory infections are really a "plumbing problem"
[00:12:00] Dr. Tony's personal story: four kids, zero antibiotics, zero ear infections

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To watch Dr. Tony's 30 min Perfect Storm Webinar: Click Here

157. How Healing the Vagus Nerve Helps Kids with Autism Reach Their Full Potential Nov 18, 2025

Show notes

In this episode, Dr. Tony Ebel reveals why the vagus nerve is the key to unlocking autism healing and recovery. He explains how this critical nerve—controlling digestion, immune function, speech, and social-emotional connection—is often injured during birth trauma, the "moonwalking bear" that conventional medicine overlooks. Dr. Tony demonstrates why children with autism need deeper, foundational nervous system repair through Neurologically-Focused Chiropractic Care, beyond surface-level interventions like breathing exercises or supplements alone. Packed with neuroscience and practical insights, this episode provides hope and actionable steps for families seeking transformational healing.

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Links & Resources

Take advantage of the Black Friday sale and get the full autism summit for $29

HERE

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Key Timestamps:

(6:00) Fight or Flight: A Simple Way to Understand the Vagus Nerve

(12:00) The Most Important Nerve for Your Child’s Healing and Regulation

(14:00) Birth Stress: The Missing Piece Most Parents Aren’t Told About

(17:00) How the Vagus Nerve Impacts Sensory Processing and Communication

(26:00) Practical Ways to Help Activate and Support the Vagus Nerve

(38:00) How INSiGHT Scans Reveal Vagus Nerve and Nervous System Stress

(47:00) Real Progress: What Happens When the Vagus Nerve Starts Healing

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To watch Dr. Tony's 30 min Perfect Storm Webinar: Click Here

156. Q&A | Navigating Anxiety, Root Cause Answers and an Approach That Works Nov 14, 2025

Show notes

In this Q&A episode, Dr. Tony dives deep into one of the biggest challenges facing today’s kids and families — anxiety. From toddlers to teens, more and more children are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and stuck in a cycle of stress. Dr. Tony breaks down why this is happening, how our culture and nervous system health play a major role, and most importantly, what parents can do to help their child find calm and connection again, naturally and drug-free.

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Links & Resources:

Episode Referenced: Your Child's Diagnosis Is Not Their Destiny

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Key Timestamps:

[00:02:00] – Why anxiety rates are skyrocketing in kids and teens

[00:05:00] – The problem with over-diagnosing and labeling children too early

[00:09:00] – The real root causes: nervous system dysregulation and sympathetic dominance

[00:17:00] – When anxiety becomes chronic: what’s happening in your child’s brain and body

[00:20:00] – The essential role of the vagus nerve in regulating emotions and calm

[00:23:00] – Natural, drug-free ways to strengthen the vagus nerve and restore balance

[00:26:00] – Why traditional therapies and medication often fall short

[00:28:00] – How neurologically focused chiropractic care helps repair and regulate the nervous system

[00:31:00] – Real-life hope: stories of healing and what’s possible for your child

[00:35:00] – Final encouragement: your child is not broken — healing and calm are possible

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For more information, visit PXDocs.com to read informative articles about the power of Neurologically-Focused Chiropractic Care

To watch Dr. Tony's 30 min Perfect Storm Webinar: Click Here

155. You Can’t Work on the Brain Until You Work on the Body: The Missing Link Behind Speech, Behavior, and Development Nov 11, 2025

Show notes

In this groundbreaking conversation, Dr. Tony Ebel sits down with Dr. Dana Johnson, co-founder of the Spellers Method and a leading expert on whole-body apraxia. Dr. Johnson shares her transformative journey from traditional sensory integration therapy to discovering the missing piece: the connection between intention and motor execution.

This episode explores how whole body apraxia—the breakdown in our ability to sequence, plan, and execute movement—is the foundational issue underlying challenges in autism, including meltdowns, speech delays, and behavioral dysregulation. The doctors discuss why addressing motor planning must come before gut protocols or behavioral interventions, and how the "perfect storm" of maternal stress, birth trauma, and toxins disrupts early neuromotor development.

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Links & Resources:

Follow Dr. Dana Johnson on socials:
IG: @drdanajohnson

YouTube: @drdanajohnson

X: @drdanajohnson

FB: Dana Johnson

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Key Topics & Timestamps

[00:06:00] How non-speaking communicators revealed the missing connection between intention and action

[00:14:00] Why everyone focuses on gut-brain connection instead of motor-brain connection

[00:18:00] The Three Stages - From hyperactive "raging bull" to clumsy "drunken bull" to complete shutdown and exhaustion

[00:21:00] The Perfect Storm - Maternal distress, birth trauma, and toxins as the three-part storm disrupting neuromotor development

[00:29:00] Why watching a child move from car to clinic reveals everything about their motor planning

[00:42:00] The three stages of nervous system dysregulation in severe cases

[00:54:00] The 90-Day Pause - When to stop all other interventions to clear neurological space for healing

[00:59:00] Powerful story of an adult client and his mother becoming comfortable together for the first time

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To watch Dr. Tony's 30 min Perfect Storm Webinar: Click Here

154. Q&A: What's the Best Way to Improve Sleep in Children with Autism? Nov 07, 2025

Show notes

In this Ask Dr. Tony episode, Dr. Tony Ebel addresses one of the biggest challenges for families with autistic children: sleep difficulties. Rather than offering typical sleep tips, he explores the neurological root causes of sleep disturbances. Dr. Tony explains that children stuck in fight-or-flight mode cannot physically relax enough to fall asleep or achieve restorative sleep. He emphasizes a two-step approach: first, release physical tension from the neurosensory motor system through adjustments and bodywork; second, address gut health through diet and supplements. Clinical data shows 85-90% of patients experience sleep improvements within the first two months of neurologically focused care. The key message: fix the body first, then the gut, and sleep will naturally improve—leading to healing and development.

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Links & Resources:

Free article on Food Intolerance
Register for the FREE 'Calming The Sensory Storm' Webinar HERE

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Key Topics & Timestamps

([00:03:00]) - Beyond Sleep Hacks: The Neurological Lens - Why traditional sleep tips aren't enough and understanding nervous system dysfunction as the root cause.
([00:08:00]) - The Body Cannot Relax - How physical tension and subluxation keep children stuck in fight-or-flight mode, preventing sleep.
([00:13:00]) - The 85-90% Success Rate - Clinical evidence showing sleep improves first with neurologically focused care.
([00:18:00]) - How the Gut Disrupts Sleep - Understanding the gut-brain connection and how digestive issues keep children awake at night.
([00:23:00]) - The Right Order: Body First, Then Gut - Why addressing physical tension must come before expensive testing and supplement protocols.
([00:27:00]) - Real Parenting: Protecting Bedtime - Dr. Tony's personal approach to prioritizing early, consistent sleep schedules over social events.
([00:31:00]) - The Melatonin Warning - Why melatonin should be a last resort and the risks of dependency.

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To watch Dr. Tony's 30 min Perfect Storm Webinar: Click Here

153. The Body Keeps Score: You Can’t Regulate What You Haven’t First Repaired Nov 04, 2025

Show notes

Dr. Tony Ebel reveals the critical difference between nervous system REPAIR and nervous system REGULATION—and why getting the order right changes everything. While tools like breathwork, craniosacral therapy, and neurofeedback are trending, they can't work effectively until foundational trauma is addressed first. He explains how physical, chemical, and emotional stress gets locked into the body through subluxation, creating sympathetic dominance that blocks healing.

This episode provides a roadmap for sequencing your healing journey correctly, knowing when you're ready for regulation tools, and why some families need years of foundational chiropractic care before other interventions will stick. If you've tried everything and feel stuck, this is your answer.

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Links & Resources
Previous episode: Time & Talking Doesn't Heal Trauma.. But This Does
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Key Topics & Timestamps

[00:00:00] - The Missing Link in Nervous System Healing
[00:04:00] - The Three Waves of Healthcare (Conventional → Functional → Neurological)
[00:10:00] - Repair vs. Regulation: Understanding the Critical Difference
[00:15:00] - The Three Types of Stress (Why Emotional Trauma Is the Worst)
[00:19:00] - Where Trauma Is Actually Stored in the Body
[00:24:00] - Sympathetic Dominance and Subluxation Explained
[00:29:00] - Why Foundational Healing Can Take Years
[00:33:00] - How to Measure Progress (INSiGHT Scans, HRV, Neurosoft Signs)
[00:35:00] - The 8 Regulation Tools (And When to Use Them)
[00:49:00] - The Right Sequence Creates the Right Results
[00:51:00] - Signs You Need Nervous System Repair First

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To watch Dr. Tony's 30 min Perfect Storm Webinar: Click Here

152. Q&A: Why are Conventional Medical Doctors So Triggered by Chiropractic? Dr. Tony's Response to the Online Bashing Oct 31, 2025

Show notes

In this powerful Ask Dr. Tony episode, Dr. Tony Ebel addresses the recent wave of anti-chiropractic content flooding social media from conventional medical doctors. Rather than responding with anger, Dr. Tony offers a thoughtful, science-based perspective on why natural, neurologically-focused healthcare is exploding in popularity—and why some in the medical community feel threatened by it.

Dr. Tony emphasizes that this isn't about "us versus them," but about giving families effective options. He shares his deep respect for emergency medicine (which saved his son Oliver's life) while making a compelling case for why drug-free, neurological approaches should be the first line of defense for chronic conditions. Throughout the episode, he dismantles common criticisms with updated neuroscience, real-world outcomes, and the principle that being effective matters more than being right.

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Links & Resources:
Listen to Oliver's Miracles Story Here.
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Key Topics & Timestamps

[00:01:00] - The Social Media Backlash: Dr. Tony addresses the recent flood of hateful, reactionary posts from MDs targeting chiropractors and natural health
[00:03:00] - Straw Man Arguments Exposed: Breaking down how critics misrepresent what neurologically-focused chiropractors actually do
[00:11:00] - Being Right vs. Being Effective: The real issue—are doctors focused on protecting their turf or serving families?
[00:19:00] - Outcomes Over Opinions: Why we should compare real health results between conventionally-raised kids and those receiving neurological care
[00:24:00] - Oliver's Story: Dr. Tony shares his personal gratitude for emergency medicine that saved his son's life
[00:31:00] - The Nervous System Revolution: How modern neuroscience confirms what chiropractic has understood for 125+ years
[00:38:00] - Medicine Saves Lives, Chiropractic Restores Lives: Defining the proper roles and sequencing of different healthcare approaches
[00:42:00] - Understanding Before Criticizing: Why critics who never studied chiropractic can't accurately critique it
[00:46:00] - Advice for Parents: How to handle the negativity and stay focused on what works for your family

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Youtube: The PX Docs

For more information, visit PXDocs.com to read informative articles about the power of Neurologically-Focused Chiropractic Care

To watch Dr. Tony's 30 min Perfect Storm Webinar: Click Here

151. From Wits’ End to Watching Her Son Heal: How Co-Regulation Became the Key w/ Lucia Silver Oct 28, 2025

Show notes

In this episode, Dr. Tony Ebel sits down with Lucia Silver, founder of the Brain Health Movement and creator of The Whole Child course, to share her son Quinn’s powerful healing journey through tics, PANS, and nervous system dysregulation.

Lucia opens up about Quinn’s traumatic birth, years of medical dismissal, and the breakthrough that came when she began healing her own nervous system first. Together, Dr. Tony and Lucia unpack the neuroscience of co-regulation, why conventional medicine overlooks root causes, and how Lucia created a roadmap that’s helping hundreds of families find lasting healing.

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Links & Resources:

Access 'The Whole Child, Multi-Disciplinary Roadmap to Healing Course' HERE

Free Masterclass: From Burnout to Breakthrough

Other Free Resources: Access Here

wwww.thebrainhealthmovement.com

Follow Lucia & The Brain Health movement on Instagram

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Key Topics & Timestamps

([00:02:00]) - Dr. Tony's Introduction of Lucia Silver and The Brain Health Movement
([00:06:00]) - Quinn's Story Begins: The Extraordinary Tic and Medical Dismissal
([00:13:00]) - The First PANS Flare and Discovering Functional Approaches
([00:21:00]) - The Birth Trauma Story: Ventouse, Forceps, and Pneumothorax
([00:27:00]) - The NICU Experience and Why Quinn's Storm Hid Under the Radar
([00:35:00]) - Finding the Right Sequence: Birth Trauma and Mom's Nervous System First
([00:42:00]) - Dr. Tony's Personal Story: Parenting Through Crisis
([00:49:00]) - Lucia's Self-Care Playbook and How Stress Stores in Women's Bodies
([00:53:00]) - The Power of the Adjustment: Feeling Free, Held, and Safe
([00:55:00]) - Introduction to The Whole Child Course: Everything in the Right Order
([00:59:00]) - Closing Message to Overwhelmed Moms

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To watch Dr. Tony's 30 min Perfect Storm Webinar: Click Here

150. Q&A: Why Do 80% of C-Section Babies Develop Sensory Issues? Oct 24, 2025

Show notes

In this deep-dive Ask Dr. Tony episode, Dr. Tony Ebel tackles a controversial but critical topic: the connection between C-section births and sensory processing disorder. Drawing from a study showing that 80% of children born via C-section develop sensory challenges, Dr. Tony explains the often-overlooked neurophysiological pathway that links birth interventions to long-term sensory and motor dysfunction. He breaks down the complex neuroscience of how C-sections create subluxation in the upper cervical and thoracic spine, leading to altered sensory input that manifests as everything from colic in infancy to sensory overload in childhood.

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Links & Resources:
The Occurrence of the Sensory Processing Disorder in Children Depending on the Type and Time of Delivery: A Pilot Study

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Key Topics & Timestamps

([00:01:00]) - The 80% Connection: Study Findings on C-Section and Sensory Processing Disorder
([00:05:00]) - The Three Reactions: How Parents Responded to This Information
([00:08:00]) - Understanding the Perfect Storm: Why Not All C-Section Babies Have Sensory Issues
([00:12:00]) - The Neuroscience Explained: How Birth Trauma Creates Subluxation
([00:18:00]) - Gut vs. Neuro: Why Sensory Issues Start in the Spine, Not the Gut
([00:24:00]) - Living at a Metallica Concert: What Sensory Overload Really Feels Like
([00:28:00]) - The Solution: Neuro-Tonal Chiropractic Adjustments Explained
([00:31:00]) - Beyond Chiropractic: Movement, Nature, and Lifestyle Changes for Sensory Kids

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Youtube: The PX Docs

For more information, visit PXDocs.com to read informative articles about the power of Neurologically-Focused Chiropractic Care

To watch Dr. Tony's 30 min Perfect Storm Webinar: Click Here