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Are you a parent of a child with Autism? Are you ready to rise above the diagnosis? Each week on Autism Parenting Secrets, we are going to share how you can rise up and become the parent you need to be.
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- Yesterday34 min
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 significant.And what looks like laziness, defiance, or a lack of motivation from the outside may have something very different underneath it.Brendan explains why getting curious about what’s making something difficult is so important and how we parents can sometimes unknowingly “add bricks” to our child’s wall.We also explore practical ways to lower the barrier to getting started, including scaffolding, breaking tasks into smaller pieces, helping a child envision the end result, and giving them greater agency.And Brendan shares an important lesson from his own parenting journey about the difference between helping because our child genuinely needs help and stepping in because it’s difficult for us to watch them struggle. The secret this week is… You CAN Get Past The Wall You'll Discover:Why Motivation May Be The Wrong Place To Start How Parents Can Add Bricks To The Wall The Five Ways We Respond To The Wall How To “Start The Orange” For Your Child Why Agency Matters So Much About Our Guest:Brendan Mahan, M.Ed., M.S., is an ADHD and executive function consultant, coach, and speaker. A veteran educator and former teacher, principal, and mental health clinician, he specializes in helping people affected by ADHD, autism, and anxiety lessen the impact of their struggles.Brendan is the host of The ADHD Essentials Podcast and creator of the Wall of Awful model. His book, Overcoming the Wall of Awful: Why It’s Hard to Get Things Done with ADHD, Autism, and Anxiety (and How to Do Them Anyway), explores the emotional barriers behind procrastination, avoidance, and overwhelm.https://brendanmahan.com/ References in this Episode:Overcoming the Wall of Awful by Brendan MahanThe ADHD Essentials PodcastHow to ADHD: Wall of Awful Part 1 and Part 2 Additional Resources:To learn more about personalized 1:1 support go to www.elevatehowyounavigate.com If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends.
- 1 weeks ago42 min
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’re doing is actually helping?Now, advances in artificial intelligence may make it possible to explore those questions in entirely new ways.Elizabeth is helping develop Count.AI, a platform designed to bring together years of information about an individual child, including labs, health records, wearable data, parent observations, and more.The goal is to make information that has historically been scattered or invisible easier to see, track, and learn from over time.We discuss why every child is an N-of-1, how AI may help identify patterns that humans simply cannot see, and why parents taking greater ownership of their child’s health information could represent a major shift in how families navigate this journey.Elizabeth also shares what she believes could become possible over the next five years as AI, longitudinal data, and the collective experiences of families begin to converge. The secret this week is… There’s POWER in Your Child’s Health Data You'll Discover:Why AI Could Help Parents Connect Previously Invisible Dots Why What Works Best Is What Works For Your Individual Child How Count.AI Brings Years Of Health Information Together Why Owning Your Child’s Health Is A Critical Paradigm Shift What Could Be Possible Within Five Years About Our Guest:Elizabeth Horn is Executive Director of 2M Foundation and a longtime health journey advocate, entrepreneur, innovator, and Silicon Valley marketer. She is Co-Founder and LP of Autism Impact Fund, Co-Founder of ChARM Health, Co-Founder of Brain Foundation, and Producer/Director of IN OUR OWN HANDS: How Patients Are Reinventing Medicine. Her daughter Sophia was diagnosed with autism in 1997, beginning a nearly three-decade journey of searching for better ways to understand each child’s individual biology, health data, and needs.https://2mfoundation.org/about-us/ References in this Episode:The COUNT.ai Project - Join the Beta2M Foundation Additional Resources:To learn more about personalized 1:1 support go to www.elevatehowyounavigate.com If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends.
- 2 weeks ago52 min
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 around complicated and emotionally charged experiences that many parents have felt but struggled to articulate.We talk about the grief that can accompany this journey, how a parent’s perspective changes over time, the enormous breadth of the autism spectrum, and the courage required to question prevailing narratives and stand up for what you believe is right.We also explore the importance of presuming competence and recognizing that a child who struggles to communicate may understand far more than we realize.And we confront a distinction that sits at the heart of Tyler’s advocacy: accepting, loving, and supporting people with autism today does not mean we stop asking difficult questions about why so many children are struggling or seeking to prevent unnecessary suffering for future generations.Those goals are not in conflict. The secret this week is… We Need Acceptance AND Prevention You'll Discover:Why Hope Changes As The Journey Unfolds How Grief Can Lead To Acceptance Why The Autism Spectrum Needs More Distinction The Difference Between Being Nice And Doing What’s Right Why Presuming Competence Matters So Much About Our Guest:Tyler Hudson is a husband, father of three, musician and advocate for families living at the deep end of the spectrum. From Texas, now living in Tasmania, Tyler speaks openly about grief, disability, and the responsibility we owe future generations.https://tylerhudsonmusic.com/ References in this Episode:The Missing Lyrics: A Father's Story of Autism, Grief, and a Society In Denial by Tyler Hudson Additional Resources:To learn more about personalized 1:1 support go to www.elevatehowyounavigate.com If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends.
- 3 weeks ago59 min
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 child's health. That doesn't mean doing everything yourself. It means owning the strategy, understanding the data, recognizing patterns, asking better questions, and building the right team around you.Rather than continually chasing symptoms, Nadia has increasingly looked to longevity and biohacking for a more foundational answer:How can we help the body do its job better?That has led her to focus deeply on metabolic health and nervous system regulation.We also explore why caregiver health can't be overlooked. The better you function, the better equipped you are to make decisions, lead the journey, and show up for your child.And Nadia gets a firsthand look at another form of biohacking as we review her All-In Parent Assessment and identify opportunities to make an already strong parent even stronger. The secret this week is… You CAN Biohack Autism You'll Discover:Why biohacking puts parents back in the driver's seat Why the buck ultimately stops with the parent Why it's time to stop chasing symptoms Why starting with what you can control matters Why you can't bypass caregiver health About Our Guest:Nadia Elkhatib is the host of Biohacking Autism, a podcast about real solutions for people with autism and the ones who love them. She holds a master's degree in computer science and spent her career in Silicon Valley tech, bringing that same engineer's mindset to raising her son with severe autism: measure, test, adjust, repeat. She is now building a private Biohacking Autism community where members get her ongoing research and current protocols, along with access to leading autism, longevity, and biohacking experts. Every episode of the show runs on two tracks: practical protocols for the person on the spectrum and healthspan and longevity for the moms, dads, and caregivers supporting them.biohackautism.com References in this Episode:Biohacking Autism PodcastDave AspreyDr. Neil Nathan Additional Resources:To learn more about personalized 1:1 support go to www.elevatehowyounavigate.com If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends.
- 4 weeks ago41 min
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, communication, and development.Those observations aren't insignificant.They're clues.Yet it's easy to discount what you see when you're sitting across from a doctor, therapist, teacher, or other professional with years of training and expertise.Sarah makes a powerful case for a different posture.You don't need to know more than the experts. But you do need to recognize that you bring something to the table that no one else can: an extraordinarily deep understanding of your child.That means becoming more than an advocate. It means becoming an intentional observer, noticing patterns, documenting what you see, asking better questions, and trusting yourself enough to bring those observations forward.We also explore the importance of asking not only "What is this?" but "Why might this be happening?"And Sarah shares the idea at the heart of INCHSTONES: progress isn't only found in the big milestones we're conditioned to look for.It's also found in the tiny moments of connection, growth, and development that are easy to miss when we're focused only on how far our child still has to go.Those inchstones matter. The secret this week is… Your Ability To NOTICE Is A Superpower You'll Discover:Why your observations about your child are incredibly important clues How to show up differently in conversations with practitioners Why becoming a better observer changes your role in your child's care Why asking "Why might this be happening?" can reveal more Why inchstones deserve to be celebrated alongside milestones About Our Guest:Sarah Kernion is the founder of INCHSTONES, host of the Inchstones podcast, and a national advocate for families raising children with profound autism.She is the mother of three children, including Milly and Mack, who both have profound, non-speaking autism and whole body apraxia.Through honest storytelling and conversations with leading researchers, physicians, and fellow caregivers, Sarah explores the intersection of science, advocacy, and the lived reality of raising children with the highest support needs.Her work invites parents to notice the small moments that often reveal the biggest truths because inchstones, not milestones, change lives.www.inchstones.co References in this Episode:Meadow HealthAdditional Resources:To learn more about personalized 1:1 support go to www.elevatehowyounavigate.com If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends.
- Sep 3, 202639 min
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 stressors, and other contributors to chronic childhood conditions has exploded. More practitioners are applying this knowledge clinically. And more parents are sharing stories of children making remarkable progress. But having more information and more options doesn't necessarily make a parent's job easier. In fact, it can make discernment even more important. Your child is unique. There is no universal roadmap, perfect practitioner, or silver bullet. The opportunity is to gather good information and support while becoming increasingly clear about what makes sense for your child. We also explore something parents can easily overlook: you are part of your child's environment. Your nervous system, energy, decisions, consistency, and ability to regulate matter. Supporting yourself isn't taking attention away from your child. It can be foundational to helping your child feel safe and thrive. Beth also shares why in-person community can be so powerful and what she's most excited about at Documenting Hope's upcoming Health & Healing Expo in Orlando, November 21-22. The future is changing quickly. There are more reasons for hope, more tools available, and more possibilities opening up for families. The secret this week is… Healing Is More Possible Than You Think You'll Discover: Why there’s more reason for hope than ever before Why YOU are your child’s most important decision-maker Why commitment beats chasing the next intervention How community can create unexpected breakthroughs Why the future of children’s health could look radically different About Our Guest: Beth Lambert is a former healthcare consultant and teacher. As a consultant, she worked with pharmaceutical, medical device, diagnostic, and other healthcare companies to evaluate industry trends. She is the author of A Compromised Generation: The Epidemic of Chronic Illness in America's Children and co-author of Brain Under Attack: A Resource for Parents and Caregivers of Children with PANS, PANDAS, and Autoimmune Encephalitis. Beth founded Epidemic Answers in 2009 and currently serves as Executive Director of Documenting Hope. She attended Oxford University, graduated from Williams College, and holds a Master's Degree in American Studies from Fairfield University. www.beth-lambert.com/documenting-hope References in this Episode: Health & Healing Expo by Documenting Hope, November 21–22, 2026 | Orlando, Florida + Virtual Healing Together by Documenting Hope A Compromised Generation by Beth Lambert Brain Under Attack by Beth Lambert Additional Resources: To learn more about personalized 1:1 support go to www.elevatehowyounavigate.com If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends.
- Aug 27, 202639 min
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 found herself dismissed, gaslit, and pressured to ignore her own instincts while her child continued deteriorating. What followed completely transformed how she views medicine, parenting, and healing. You’ll hear why curiosity, humility, and critical thinking matter so much when choosing practitioners and making decisions for your child. You’ll also hear why nervous system regulation is essential if parents want to access their own intuition clearly. This is not about rejecting medicine. It’s about remaining conscious, engaged, and empowered while navigating complex decisions. The secret this week is… Don’t Hand Over Your AUTHORITY You'll Discover: Why fear can cause you to doubt your own instincts How fear can cloud your ability to make good decisions Why curiosity and humility lead to better healthcare decisions Why you shouldn’t outsource your discernment to anyone Why regulating yourself helps your child thrive About Our Guest: Dr. Cammy Benton, MD is a functional medicine physician, IFM-certified and currently completing a longevity fellowship with A4M. Since 2016, she has owned Benton Integrative, a holistic concierge practice in Huntersville, North Carolina. A graduate of medical school in 2000 and Family Medicine residency in 2004, she has spent over two decades studying integrative modalities including nutrition, homeopathy, Ayurveda, sexual health, functional medicine, and psychedelic medicine. She is a Founding Director of Physicians for Informed Consent, advocating for truly informed medical choice, and is also a student of ancient healing traditions. https://www.bentonintegrative.com/ Additional Resources: To learn more about personalized 1:1 support go to www.elevatehowyounavigate.com If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends.
- Aug 20, 202649 min
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 more informed decisions for their unique child. Her own journey into informed consent began when she became a mother, and that principle now runs throughout her work with families. In this conversation, we cover a lot of ground. Dr. Bean explains why she thinks the earliest years matter so much for establishing microbial health, why food introduction deserves more thought than it often receives, and how genetics can help practitioners better understand a child's inflammatory response. We also explore Vitamin A, probiotics, homeopathy, fever, and practical ways parents can prepare before their child gets sick. And we dive into vaccine decision-making, including why Dr. Bean believes so many parents find themselves in a "gray zone" where they aren't looking for someone to tell them what to do. They want to understand their options so they can decide for themselves.. That's the bigger message here. You don't need someone else to make the decision for you. You need the information, support, and confidence to make an informed decision that's right for your child. The secret this week is… Never Make Decisions Out Of FEAR You'll Discover: Why informed consent became foundational to Dr. Bean's work Why MTHFR isn't the whole story when considering inflammatory response Why Vitamin A plays such an important role in Dr. Bean's approach How being prepared can reduce fear when your child gets sick Why so many parents are stuck in the vaccine "gray zone" About Our Guest: Dr. Taylor Bean is a Naturopathic Doctor and owner of TaylorMade Wellness in Salmon Arm, British Columbia. Becoming a mother is where her core value of achieving informed consent was born. While her profession taught her to be curious and treat each patient individually, it was her positive birthing experiences that changed her perspective on what a true doctor-patient relationship means. Her career started in Singapore, where she supported patients throughout Southeast Asia. She has been supporting Canadian families since 2016. www.drtaylorbean.com Vaccine Education Masteclass References in this Episode: MAPS Parent Conference - September 12-13, 2026 in Philadelphia, PA - Use code PARENT20 for discounted admission Medical Academy of Pediatrics & Special Needs (MAPS) Dr. Ben Lynch Additional Resources: To learn more about personalized 1:1 support go to www.elevatehowyounavigate.com If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends.
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