Katie Sweeney is the mother of 2 sons, one of whom, Dusty, is a minimally speaking young adult with autism. Her husband, Mike, spoke with me in an episode in February, 2022.

In Mike's episode you learned about Endeavor 21, the adult program they helped found in Rockland County, NY. That program has continued to develop as Katie and Dusty have moved on.

Most exciting is that Dusty has become a Speller. Tune in to learn how Dusty is now communicating while attending the Mouth to Hand Learning Center in Mt. Kisco, NY. Learn more about that program by listening to previous episodes with Judy Chinitz.

Katie also shares the family's involvement with the Autism Theater Initiative, a Theater for All, which includes those with autism. Dusty is also a surfer through a national program called Sirfers Healing, and works at a bakery in Staten Island, NY.

Katie works with Honey Rinicella and MAPS. Learn about MAPS in a previous episode with Honey. Consider attending their conference in Philadelphia in September. Finally, Katie serves on the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC). Hear how they are advocating to redefine autism. www.MedMAPS.com

Dr. Rob Brown is a diagnostic radiologist practicing in Port Townsend, WA. About 10 years ago he realized that the same energies that allowed doctors to evaluate X-Rays, MRIs and other tests and prescribe treatments could also be harming our bodies and brains. He shares his knowledge in a newly published book, UNPLUG. This is a "must read" for doctors and patients alike. He is also working with Dr. Devra Davis on The Environmental Health Trust (ehtrust.org).

Tune in to learn how todays's electronics, from cell phone towers to portable phones and "smart" devices interfere with our sleep, metabolism, and thinking. Learn how to protect yourself by putting distance between you and your electronics, turning off WiFi at night, and limiting screen time for children.

This is an extremely important episode from an expert on the subject. www.RobBrownMD.com

Michelle Perro MD is a seasoned physician with over 4 decades of experience as an ER doc and pediatrician. She is the author of two books, What's Making Our Children Sick, and Making Our Children Well. Tune in to learn about the dangers of GMO foods and glyphosate and her latest book, where she shares her knowledge about nutrition and homeopathy. Dr. Perro explains why REAL food is the foundation for health, and how lab-derived foods undermine wellness. She describes how homeopathy can foster physical health, emotional resilience and developmental harmony. Learn what a basic kit contains and how to make one for your home. Discover why our children need nourishment and balance, not more pills. This is a jam-packed episode with tons of practical information based in science. Don't miss it! www.GMOScience.org

Dr. David Berger is a pediatrician and functional medicine doctor practicing in Tampa, FL. For over 30 years he has taken a "whole person" approach to identifying and treating root causes in both children and adults. Listen in to learn how he addresses physical, mental, environmental and biomedical issues. Hear all about the new non-profit organization, P2i that trains clinicians and healthcare leaders on how to protect women, children, and families from harmful environmental and chemical exposures. Dr. Berger also runs the Wholistic ReLeaf Clinic that uses medical cannabis to target the endocannabinoid system. He has a YouTube channel with instructional videos called "Your Health Your Choice". His expertise is broad and wide and covers such subjects as the overuse of Tylenol, circumcision, and mineral deficiencies. www.DrDavidBergerMD.com

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Dr. Jennifer Margulis is an impeccable researcher and open-minded science journalist. A Fulbright Scholar and long-time writer, she has contributed to countkess journals and books, showing both sides of many controvesial subjects.

Tune in to learn how and why today's medical profession has "standards of care" that do not treat patients as individuals. and what you can do to advocate for your rights to health freedom. Learn about parental decisions like whether a baby needs the HepB vaccine at birth, and why hospitals give out free samples of formula to new mothers, and why breast feeding is best. Discover how aluminum replaced mercury in vaccines and why that is a problem. Hear why all children need REAL food to thrive and have healthy childhoods. Subscribe to her newsletter Vibrant Life on Substack and follow her on social media. www. JenniferMargulis.net

Len Arcuri is a Strategy Advisor and the Founder of All-In Parent Coaching, formerly Autism Parenting Secrets. He provides personalized support to overwhelmed parents seeking the optimal ways to help their children with behavioral, learning and medical challenges. Tune in to learn why parents must do their own work first because a child's progress depends on them. Len assists parents in moving beyond overwhelm to leadership by identifying what's driving an individual child's challenges. Discover how to use his Leadership Navigation system and address issues in the right order. Len uses a metaphor of a tree to describe the 5 dimensions involved in his program. In this fascinating episode, he relates what the soil, roots, trunk, leaves, and fruit all represent. This is a vitally important episode for anyone looking for guidance and hope in working with a challenging child. www.AllInParent.com

Mary Parker is a licensed professional counselor in Austin, TX who has extensive training and experience in addressing root causes with a functional medicine approach. Tune in to learn how she combines many healing modalities, including nutrition, neurofeedback, and detoxification for a wide range of conditions and ages. Areas of interest include ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, and nervous system imbalances, all rooted in inflammation and often trauma. Hear about the role of sleep, screen time, infections such as Lyme, and even grief. Mary is also the Facilitator of her own podcast on most social media channels, including YouTube. Subscribe to her Reinventing Mental Health online magazine, and read her short books on these subjects. www.ReinventingMentalHealth.com

Fatima Hassan is a Speech-language pathologist "gone rogue." After taking the Health Coach training course from Documenting Hope, she added new diagnostic and treatment options to her already integrative practice.

Tune in to learn how by focusing on some underlying health and pre-existing exacerbating health stressors and conditions, Fatima is able to get kids comprehending and understanding and speaking more quickly. She takes a "root cause approach." For instance, discover how airway capacity and mouth breathing factor into speech and language, and what can be done. Fatima addresses the lymphatic and nervous systems, including that pesky vagus nerve. Hear about nutrition and more. www.TerraSpeech.com

Sara Villani is an autism mom and podcaster whose goal is to help other mothers find the best approaches for their children. After her now 8-year-old son was diagnosed with autism, she began searching out possible causes and treatments beyond ABA. Her son had a vaccine reaction after being given 8 vaccines followed by Tylenol at 2 months old. He then regressed to being in his own world. Milestones were late. Tune in to learn how Sara discovered Children's Health Defense and researched new treatments, including homotoxicology, and how they have helped. Sara describes how diet and home schooling have also supported her son. She has become a clinical herbalist and promotes her practice on Instagram. This is a deep dive into hope! learn how Sara is on the road to healing, and how you can heal a child by not being afraid to do things differently! Please listen in!

Want to learn more about the impact of nutrition on health? Then this episode is for you. Jamie Belz discusses how improving nutrition is the foundation for preventing and reversing our epidemic of poor health through education. Her organization, the Nutritional Therapy Association is a network of professionals who can provide knowledge, support and resources using a bio-individualized approach. Learn about their flagship practitioner program. Discover why reducing stressors, such as poor sleep and high blood sugar are essential. Hear about the importance of chewing and the mouth as the entry to the digestive system. Listen to Jamie interview me about my new book Total Load Theory. https://open.spotify.com/episode/54vZadmwIpdYMgcbkTgROu?si=9tHuX-jRTEGTPXVpbjEJWA.

This episode is important for anyone interested in adding new tools to your practice or helping your family thrive. www.NutritionalTherapy.com