Navigating Autism and Health with Tracy Slepcevic

| The Unspecial Podcast

In this episode of the Unspecial Podcast, host Zach is joined by Tracy Slepcevic, a certified integrative health practitioner, speaker, and bestselling author. Tracy shares her journey of healing her son with autism through various treatments and therapies. They discuss the challenges faced in the early stages of autism, the importance of addressing underlying conditions, and the role of biomedical interventions. Tracy also talks about her nonprofit organization, Autism Health, and the Autism Health Summit, emphasizing the importance of community support and the power of persistence in seeking solutions. Listeners will hear insights on navigating IEPs, the impact of diet and gut health, and the broader implications of medical and environmental factors on autism.

Chapters.

00:00 Introduction to the Unspecial Podcast

00:55 Tracy's Impact on My Family

04:09 Noah's Early Diagnosis and Struggles

08:54 Journey of Healing and Biomedical Interventions

15:33 Noah's Life Today

25:25 Challenges and Perspectives on Autism

34:10 Understanding Programming Susceptibility

34:55 Addressing News Exposure in Schools

36:29 Navigating the IEP Process

39:46 Challenges with Paraeducators

42:17 Transition to Homeschooling

47:23 Starting the Autism Health Summit

52:49 Upcoming Autism Health Conference

57:23 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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This podcast episode centers on practical financial advice for parents of children with special needs. Zach, the host, invites Rt Beal, Vice President of Van Holes Financial Advisors, to discuss his journey and expertise in financial planning for the special needs community. Rt shares his own connection to the community through his brother-in-law and dives into the intricacies of creating a financial plan that includes both private and public resources. He also covers the common struggles parents face, such as lack of a plan, feeling overwhelmed, and the emotional challenge of planning for their child's future without them. The episode highlights the importance of specialized financial planners and understanding the balance between private financial resources and public benefits. It also touches on the psychological and emotional support that comes from financial planning, offering advice on insurance, government benefits, and stewardship of finances from a faith-based perspective.

2:15 - Rhett Beal's Background and Connection to Special Needs
6:30 - The Start of Rhett's Special Needs Financial Planning
12:40 - Importance of Financial Planning for Special Needs Families
15:55 - Rhett's Personal Story and Insights from His Brother-in-law
23:10 - Impact of Financial Planning on Special Needs Communities
28:30 - Common Challenges and Starting Points for Financial Planning
32:00 - Differences Between Conventional and Special Needs Financial Planning
37:00 - Government Benefits and Special Needs Trusts
43:40 - Importance of Work and Independence for Special Needs Individuals
50:20 - Role of Insurance in Financial Planning
55:10 - Personal Success Stories and Relief Provided by Financial Planning
1:00:00 - Mindset Shifts: From Scarcity to Abundance
1:04:30 - Saver, Spender, Steward: Developing the Right Financial Mindset
1:09:40 - Essential Qualities to Look for in a Financial Advisor
1:14:00 - Rhett's Advice to Special Needs Parents: Asking the Right Questions
1:18:50 - Conclusion and Ways to Connect with Rhett Beal

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In this episode of the Unspecial podcast, the host interviews Chelsea Jules, a holistic school psychologist and autism, nutrition, and gut healing specialist. Chelsea shares her personal journey of addressing her twin boys' severe nonverbal autism through dietary interventions. She details the initial challenges, the role of environmental factors over genetics, and the impact of gut health on behavior and speech development. Chelsea also explains how her program 'Six Months to Speech' assists families in implementing holistic strategies for autism recovery. The discussion emphasizes the importance of parental hope, community support, and maintaining a positive mindset throughout the journey.

Chapters

• 02:15 Chelsea’s background as a school psychologist and the early signs of autism in her twins.
• 05:40 Chelsea’s challenging pregnancy and complications during the twins' early years, including issues with antibiotics and vaccines.
• 12:30 The turning point: noticing severe regression in her twins after vaccines.
• 17:10 The struggle and emotional impact of realizing her children’s condition.
• 21:00 The big shift: transitioning from traditional methods to a holistic approach focusing on gut health.
• 24:20 Challenges faced when changing dietary habits

  and navigating gluten and dairy-free diets.

• 28:00 Results of dietary changes and early signs of progress in her children.
• 33:30 The significance of gut health in behavior and overall well-being.
• 38:40 Current progress and milestones achieved by her children, including speaking and improved motor skills.
• 45:15 The birth of the 'Six Months to Speech' program and its impact on the community.
• 52:30 The journey of establishing social media platforms for documenting and sharing her experiences.
• 58:00 Addressing critics and common misconceptions about autism and holistic treatments.
• 01:05:15 The personal impact and growth Chelsea experienced through her journey.
• 01:10:20 Final advice for parents facing similar challenges and the importance of hope and community support.

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In this episode of the Unspecial Podcast, hosts Zach and returning guest Becky Lynn Davila discuss the complexities of autism treatment, focusing on the intersection of support, recovery, and holistic health approaches. Becky, a certified holistic health practitioner and autism health coach, shares her journey of helping her own child recover from autism and extending that support to over 400 families worldwide. The conversation addresses the polarized views within the autism community, the need for both acceptance and active health interventions, and the importance of addressing underlying health issues through biomedical treatments. Becky emphasizes that improvements in areas like gut health, oxidative stress, and mitochondrial function can lead to significant behavioral and developmental progress. Additionally, she underlines the necessity of personalized care, realistic expectations for gradual progress, and the importance of spreading awareness about these treatment options. The discussion also critiques the mainstream medical community's handling of autism, advocating for broader insurance coverage and professional referrals to specialized functional medicine practitioners.

03:00 Bridging the Gap in Autism Treatment
06:45 The Polarized Views on Autism Recovery
10:15 The Role of Functional Medicine in Autism
14:30 Personal Stories of Recovery and Improvement
18:50 Challenges of Lab Testing and Individualized Treatment
23:30 The Importance of Gut Health in Autism
27:15 Setting Realistic Expectations for Biomedical Treatment
31:40 Success Stories and Real-Life Examples
36:20 The Limitations of Conventional Pediatricians
41:00 The Role of Methylation and Supplements
45:10 The Financial and Emotional Investment in Autism Treatment
49:25 Combining Biomedical and Therapeutic Approaches
53:00 The Broader Impact of Functional Medicine
57:50 Becky’s Consulting Services and Approach
1:02:30 Recommendations for New Autism Parents
1:06:45 Hopes for the Future of Autism Treatment
1:11:00 Closing Remarks and Contact Information

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The conversation delves into the impact of nervous system dysregulation on health, highlighting the limitations of outside-in interventions and the role of lifestyle and environment in nervous system health. It also explores the birth and impact of PX Docs, Dr. Tony Ebel's journey into pediatric chiropractic care, the miraculous recovery of Oliver from a hypoxic brain injury, and the challenges and triumphs of navigating pediatric care while building a supportive community. The conversation delves into the diverse approaches in chiropractic care, including standard spinal musculoskeletal structural-based chiropractic, neurologically focused subluxation-based chiropractic, and functional neurology chiropractic. It highlights the impact of chiropractic care on the nervous system, challenges and results of functional neurology chiropractic, perceptions and education in chiropractic care, the importance of the nervous system in special needs cases, community engagement and family-centered care, effects and changes in chiropractic care, restoring hope and empowerment, and accessing resources and community engagement.

Takeaways

• Nervous system dysregulation impacts health
• The power of chiropractic care in pediatric cases Chiropractic care encompasses a range of approaches, including standard spinal musculoskeletal structural-based chiropractic, neurologically focused subluxation-based chiropractic, and functional neurology chiropractic.
• Chiropractic care can have a profound impact on the nervous system, leading to improvements in various neurophysiological dysfunctions and conditions.

Chapters

• 00:00 The Impact of Nervous System Dysregulation
• 09:58 The Journey to Pediatric Chiropractic Care
• 17:58 The Miracle of Oliver's Recovery
• 24:58 Navigating Challenges and Building Community
• 32:01 Diverse Approaches in Chiropractic Care
• 37:08 Challenges and Results of Functional Neurology Chiropractic
• 46:20 Community Engagement and Family-Centered Care
• 53:40 Effects and Changes in Chiropractic Care
• 01:02:09 Accessing Resources and Community Engagement

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The conversation covers the introduction to the podcast, the journey of co-hosting, the discovery of neuro-focused chiropractic care, the impact and improvements seen from chiropractic care, personal experiences with chiropractic care, the various therapies used, the decision to homeschool, and the challenges of schooling and parental anxiety when dealing with a child with autism. The conversation delves into the challenges within the school system, the impact of undertrained staff, and the topic of vaccine hesitancy and regret. The speakers discuss their experiences and insights, shedding light on the difficulties faced by students and parents within the education system, as well as the emotional impact of vaccine-related decisions. The conversation delves into the role of faith as a source of strength, the life-changing moment of finding faith, navigating marriage amidst challenges, shifting perspectives and finding hope, the journey of acceptance and hope, supporting children and finding hope, and trusting in God's plan.

Takeaways

• Neuro-focused chiropractic care for children with autism
• The challenges and decisions involved in homeschooling a child with autism Challenges in the school system
• Impact of undertrained staff
• Vaccine hesitancy and regret Faith as a source of strength
• Navigating marriage amidst challenges

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Podcasting
• 05:04 Personal Experience with Chiropractic Care
• 19:52 Challenges of Schooling and Parental Anxiety
• 25:32 Challenges in the School System
• 48:41 Vaccine Hesitancy and Regret
• 59:31 Finding Strength in Faith
• 01:05:15 Shifting Perspectives and Hope
• 01:17:24 Supporting Children and Finding Hope
• 01:28:16 Trusting in God's Plan

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