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-backed approach to restoring gut health.

His system has already helped hundreds of families identify and correct microbial imbalances that drive inflammation, behavior issues, and dysregulation.

You’ll learn what’s really happening in the gut, how to interpret the data, and how personalized, targeted interventions can unlock major shifts in your child’s health and behavior.

The secret this week is…

REBALANCE The MICROBIOME

You'll Discover:

• Why The Gut Is The Most Overlooked Foundation Of Healing (5:00)
• What The 16S Stool Test Reveals That Other Tests Miss (13:00)
• Why Killing Pathogens Alone Backfires Over Time (20:30)
• How Rebalancing Microbes Reduces Inflammation And Dysregulation (28:30)
• What Real Progress Can Look Like At Any Age (36:30)

About Our Guest:

Alex Zaharakis is a radiation oncology physicist and microbiome researcher whose work focuses on restoring gut health through data-driven insights. His 16S-based microbiome analysis platform helps families identify root imbalances and implement practical, personalized interventions that lead to measurable improvements. Learn more at autismisbiomedical.com.

References In This Episode:

• Autism Is Biomedical – autismisbiomedical.com
• Researched Elements - Nutraceutical & Research Company
• Autism Parenting Secrets Episode 271 – Autism Is Biomedical with Dr. Christian Bogner
• Keith Bell - Gut Health Researcher

Additional Resources:

• To learn more about personalized 1:1 support go to www.elevatehowyounavigate.com
• Take The Quiz: What’s YOUR Top Autism Parenting Blindspot?

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Self-Care Is PRIMARY Care

Welcome 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 guest, Dr. Lawrence Rosen, is an integrative pediatrician, author, and founder of the Whole Child Center.

His wisdom and compassion made a lasting difference in my family’s journey with our son, Ry, and he’s helped countless parents take a more holistic, heart-centered approach to care.

The secret this week is…

Self-Care Is PRIMARY Care

You'll Discover:

• Why Parents Lose Themselves While Trying To Do Everything Right (2:03)
• How Guilt Quietly Pushes Self-Care Off The Table (4:19)
• Why Isolation Feels Protective—but Often Slows Healing (17:53)
• How To Make Sense Of Conventional, Integrative, And Functional Pediatric Care (22:51)
• A Simple Five-Minute Practice To Support Your Own Well-Being (31:55)

About Our Guest:

Lawrence Rosen, MD, is an integrative pediatrician and founder of the Whole Child Center. He is the co-author of Treatment Alternatives for Children, an evidence-informed guide for parents interested in natural solutions for common childhood ailments. Dr. Rosen serves as Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Assistant Director of the Human Dimension Course at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine. A founding member and former Chair of the AAP Section on Integrative Medicine, he received the AAP’s Pioneer in Integrative Medicine Award in 2015. He is a certified yoga teacher, teaches mindfulness to medical students, and serves as Senior Advisor and Chair of the Health Advisory Board for WholeHealthED, a nonprofit bringing whole-health learning to U.S. schools.

🔗 https://wholechildcenter.org

References In This Episode:

• Treatment Alternatives for Children by Lawrence Rosen, MD and Jeff Cohen
• Our Family at the Whole Child Center (2009) — see us at the 2:22 mark
• Autism Parenting Secrets Episode 21 - The Power Is In The Partnership w/ Dr. Lawrence Rosen

Additional Resources:

• To learn more about personalized 1:1 support go to www.elevatehowyounavigate.com
• Take The Quiz: What’s YOUR Top Autism Parenting Blindspot?

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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 persistent infections keep the immune system stuck in overdrive.

She explains why low-level lead exposure is far more common than most parents realize, why there is no safe level of lead, and how even subtle toxic burden can impair attention, behavior, cognition, and emotional regulation.

This episode brings clarity to how environmental toxins drive inflammation, how inflammation creates neurological “excitation,” and why addressing toxic load is often the missing step that unlocks progress.

The secret this week is…

Toxic Load BLOCKS the Breakthrough

You’ll Discover:

• How Chronic Immune Activation Creates Excitation in the Brain and Behavior (8:36)
• Why Low-Level Lead Exposure Is Far More Common Than Most Parents Realize (9:51)
• Why Standard Lab Testing Misses Hidden Metal Burdens (12:55)
• The Most Surprising Everyday Sources Of Lead and Other Toxins (17:27)
• What Signs Suggest Your Child May Be Carrying A Toxic Burden (25:36)

About Our Guest:

Dr. Anju Usman Singh is a globally respected physician with nearly three decades of experience caring for children with autism, PANS/PANDAS, developmental delays, allergies, and complex neuroimmune conditions. She is widely recognized for her deep clinical expertise in environmental toxicity, chronic infections, immune dysregulation, detoxification, and the biomedical factors that drive inflammation in the brain and body. As a leading faculty member of the Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs (MAPS), Dr. Usman Singh trains and mentors clinicians from around the world, helping advance more thoughtful, root-cause–oriented care for this generation of children. Her work bridges rigorous clinical experience with practical guidance for families navigating complex health challenges.

Learn more:
https://truehealthmedical.com

References In This Episode:

• Medical Academy of Pediatric & Special Needs (MAPS)
• Boyd Haley Research On Synergistic Heavy Metal Toxicity
• Lead Safe Mama
• XRF Rental Company

Additional Resources:

• To learn more about personalized 1:1 support go to www.elevatehowyounavigate.com
• Take The Quiz: What’s YOUR Top Autism Parenting Blindspot?

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