Podcast · Kids & Family
by Len Arcuri, Cass Arcuri · English · Kids & Family
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. Get personalized support at: elevatehowyounavigate.com
8 Oct 2026 · 35 minNew
Brendan Mahan helps parents understand why a child who knows what to do and may even want to do it can still struggle to get started. In this conversation, he explains the “Wall of Awful” and how parents can help their child move forward without unintentionally making that wall harder to overcome. The secret this week is… You CAN Get Past The Wall
E327 · 1 Oct 2026 · 43 min
Elizabeth Horn has spent nearly three decades searching for answers for her daughter Sophia and for families navigating autism. In this conversation, she shares why longitudinal health data combined with emerging AI technology could help parents see patterns that have previously been invisible and better understand what is happening with their individual child. The secret this week is… There’s POWER in Your Child’s Health Data
E326 · 24 Sep 2026 · 52 min
Tyler Hudson is a husband, father of three, musician, and advocate for families living at the deep end of the autism spectrum. In this conversation, he shares what 18 years with his son Lyric have taught him about grief, acceptance, advocacy, presuming competence, and why supporting people with autism today must coexist with pursuing answers and prevention for future generations. The secret this week is… We Need Acceptance AND Prevention
E325 · 17 Sep 2026 · 1 hr
Nadia Elkhatib is the host of the Biohacking Autism podcast and has spent more than two decades exploring ways to help her child thrive. In this conversation, she explains why parents need to take ownership of their child’s health strategy, use data to make better decisions, and look beyond symptoms to help the body function at its best. The secret this week is… You CAN Biohack Autism
E324 · 10 Sep 2026 · 42 min
Sarah Kernion is the founder of INCHSTONES, host of the Inchstones podcast, and a national advocate for families raising children with profound autism. In this conversation, she explains why what you notice about your child matters and why your observations deserve a place alongside clinical expertise. The secret this week is… Your Ability To NOTICE Is A Superpower
E323 · 3 Sep 2026 · 40 min
Beth Lambert is the Executive Director of Documenting Hope and one of the leading voices in the root-cause children's health movement. In this conversation, she explains why she is more hopeful than ever and why healing is far more possible than most parents realize. The secret this week is… Healing Is More Possible Than You Think
E322 · 27 Aug 2026 · 40 min
Dr. Cammy Benton returns to share a deeply personal story that changed how she practices medicine forever. This conversation explores why parents must stay grounded in their own discernment instead of automatically surrendering authority to systems, labels, or experts. The secret this week is… Don’t Hand Over Your AUTHORITY
E321 · 20 Aug 2026 · 49 min
Dr. Taylor Bean joins us to explore what informed decision-making really looks like when it comes to your child's health. We cover immune health, food introduction, genetics, Vitamin A, homeopathy, fever, vaccine optimization, and why understanding your options matters more than simply being told what to do. The secret this week is… Never Make Decisions Out Of FEAR
E320 · 13 Aug 2026 · 36 min
Vijay Ravindran believes virtual reality can become far more than entertainment when it's used intentionally to help autistic and neurodivergent individuals practice important life skills. Inspired by his own journey as the father of a son on the autism spectrum, he explains how creating a safe, low-pressure environment can help children build confidence before applying those skills in the real world. The secret this week is… Virtual Reality Prepares For Real Life
E319 · 6 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 9 min
Dr. Sabine Hazan believes one of the microbiome's most important signals has been overlooked. After studying thousands of samples across autism and many other chronic conditions, one pattern keeps emerging: the loss of bifidobacteria may be one of the earliest and most important warning signs. The secret this week is… Protect BIFIDOBACTERIA First
E318 · 30 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 2 min
Dr. Kurt Woeller joins the show to explain why so many parents chase the next breakthrough while overlooking the foundations that support lasting progress. He shares the Four Pillars framework he's refined over nearly three decades helping families navigate autism and other complex conditions. The secret this week is… Don’t Skip The FOUR PILLARS
E317 · 23 Jul 2026 · 35 min
Ann Hynek joins the show to explain why financial planning for families navigating autism and developmental disabilities must begin with clarity, not numbers. She shares practical insights for reducing overwhelm by aligning financial decisions with a family’s goals, values, and long-term vision. The secret this week is… Financial Clarity Reduces Overwhelm
E316 · 16 Jul 2026 · 33 min
Tammy Arthur is a Certified Natural Health Professional and founder of The Wellness Blanket. In this episode, she shares why creating a calmer sleep environment may support nervous system regulation and explains the observations that have convinced her this simple tool can help children and adults rest more deeply. The secret this week is… Enhance Regulation While Your Child Sleeps
E315 · 9 Jul 2026 · 42 min
Martha Carlin is a scientist, microbiome innovator, and founder of BiotiQuest who began her research journey after her husband was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. In this episode, she explains why many chronic conditions may begin with the loss of beneficial microbes and what families can do to help restore them. The secret this week is… Restore the Missing Microbes
E314 · 2 Jul 2026 · 46 min
Materials scientist, inventor, and EMF researcher Joaquín Machado joins Len to explore a deeper layer of electromagnetic stress affecting families. He introduces a new way of thinking about electromagnetic pollution and explains how it may be impacting nervous system regulation, sleep, and overall health. The secret this week is… Reduce Artificial Quantum Noise
E313 · 25 Jun 2026 · 46 min
Aaron Siri is one of the leading legal voices challenging vaccine mandates and advocating for informed consent, government transparency, and medical freedom. In this conversation, he explains why parents must think critically, ask harder questions, and understand the difference between consensus and actual evidence. The secret this week is… Consensus ISN’T The Same As Truth
E312 · 18 Jun 2026 · 39 min
Many parents spend years waiting for the right help while trying to navigate autism care on their own. John Slattery joins the show to explain how Meadow Health is working to make biomedical and functional medicine support more accessible, coordinated, and practical for families. The secret this week is… You DON’T Have To Wait
E311 · 11 Jun 2026 · 38 min
Del Bigtree joins the show for a powerful conversation about courage, conviction, and what it means to stop staying silent when truth demands action. He shares why parents have played such a vital role in the medical freedom movement, why freedom requires personal responsibility, and why this moment calls for more courage than comfort. The secret this week is… You Are Being Called To RISE
E310 · 4 Jun 2026 · 42 min
Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge joins the show to explain why so many emotional, behavioral, and learning struggles are actually rooted in nervous system dysregulation. She shares practical insights for helping both parents and children become calmer, more regulated, and less reactive. The secret this week is… Dysregulation Drives EVERYTHING
E309 · 28 May 2026 · 39 min
Dr. Judy Van de Water and Dr. Michael Paul from MARAbio share a fascinating area of autism research focused on the maternal immune system and earlier biological detection. Their work is opening new possibilities for families by helping identify a specific immune-system-mediated subtype of autism before symptoms emerge. The secret this week is… Earlier Detection Creates More Options
E308 · 21 May 2026 · 46 min
Dr. John Gaitanis joins the show to discuss why many children may be misunderstood neurologically and why broad diagnostic labels often fail to explain what is really happening in the brain. He explains how inflammation, regression, biomarkers, cerebral folate deficiency, and individualized medicine are reshaping the future of pediatric neurology. The secret this week is… The Brain Requires INDEPENDENT Thinking
E307 · 14 May 2026 · 41 min
Jason Klop from Novel Biome joins the show to discuss the powerful connection between the microbiome, the immune system, and neurological health. He explains how rebuilding missing microbes through microbiome restoration and fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) may help support healthier function throughout the body and brain. The secret this week is… The Microbiome CAN Be Rebuilt
E306 · 7 May 2026 · 44 min
Ryan Sumner, host of the From the Spectrum podcast, joins Len to explore how the autism diagnosis can sometimes obscure deeper biological and neurological realities. Drawing from both lived experience and his doctoral studies in clinical psychology and behavioral neuroscience, Ryan offers a perspective on autism that bridges science with firsthand insight. The secret this week is… The Autism Label Hides More Than It Reveals
E305 · 30 Apr 2026 · 43 min
Maureen McDonnell joins Len to explore why more information isn’t the solution parents are looking for. Joined by Taryn McCracken, she explains why focusing on root causes and practical, parent-friendly guidance is what actually leads to meaningful progress. The secret this week is… Address Root Causes Or Stay Stuck
E304 · 23 Apr 2026 · 50 min
Dr. William Parker returns to discuss why modern scientific research often misses the real cause of chronic conditions, including autism. He explains how incentives, study design, and interpretation can lead to misleading conclusions that affect parents’ decisions. The secret this week is… Don’t Blindly Trust “The Science”
E303 · 16 Apr 2026 · 42 min
Dr. Brian Hooker returns to discuss his latest research on aluminum exposure and its potential role in neurodevelopment. This conversation focuses on what’s newly understood, what’s often overlooked, and how parents can think more clearly about this topic. The secret this week is… Take Aluminum Exposure Seriously
E302 · 9 Apr 2026 · 45 min
Alex Zaharakis returns to explore how laser-based photobiomodulation may influence brain function at a cellular level. He breaks down the mechanisms, real-world parent feedback, and how to think clearly about whether this tool belongs in a child’s plan. The secret this week is… This Light Can Change BRAIN Function
E301 · 2 Apr 2026 · 46 min
Dr. Michelle Perro returns to share how parents can take a more active role in their child’s healing using practical, accessible tools. This episode focuses on homeopathy and why it remains one of the most misunderstood yet powerful options available to families. The secret this week is… Homeopathy Puts Healing Back In Your Hands
E300 · 26 Mar 2026 · 32 min
Patty Lemer returns to discuss how artificial intelligence can help parents navigate complex decisions without replacing their role as the leader of their child’s journey. She shares how her Total Load Theory AI companion organizes trusted insights and why discernment matters more than ever. The secret this week is… AI Can Guide. YOU Decide.
E299 · 19 Mar 2026 · 36 min
Homeopath and educator Erin Paige joins the show to explain why PANS and PANDAS often present as behavioral or developmental disorders and how infection-driven neuroinflammation may be involved. She outlines how homeopathy works to help the body respond to what is stuck and why the right remedy can shift symptoms quickly. The secret this week is… PANS/PANDAS Responds To The RIGHT Remedy
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. Get personalized support at: elevatehowyounavigate.com
Autism Parenting Secrets is a English kids & family podcast from Len Arcuri, Cass Arcuri. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.
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