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If you are a parent navigating an autism diagnosis, an ADHD diagnosis, or simply watching your child struggle in ways the medical system cannot explain, this episode is your permission slip to question everything you have been told.

I sat down with Paul Voss, a father of eight and the author of Autism Sucks, Finding Hope in the Chaos. His youngest daughter was diagnosed with autism three and a half years ago, post-COVID. What followed was sleepless nights, a pediatrician who fired the family for asking about vaccines, a school that rejected their medical exemption, and a relentless search for answers no one was offering them.

Paul does not sugarcoat the hard parts. But he also does not stay there. He walks us through the interventions that produced immediate, observable change — a grounding mat that gave his non-speaking daughter six hours of sleep on night one, CBD oil that helped her start walking on her own again, screen removal that dropped her frustration dramatically, and nicotine patches that stopped a years-long biting habit.

And the part I cannot stop thinking about: the same dietary changes they made for their autistic daughter completely reversed their 13-year-old son's ADHD symptoms. He is now an honor student with no accommodations. One diet, two transformations.

This episode is for any parent in the early, exhausting fog of a new diagnosis who needs to hear that there are real, practical tools and that hope is not naive. It is hard-earned.

What you'll learn:

• The first ASD signs Paul and his wife noticed after their family had COVID
• How an MTHFR mutation reframed everything that went into their daughter's body
• Why a $50 grounding mat produced six hours of sleep on night one
• The CBD oil turnaround that helped a child who insisted on being carried start walking on her own
• What nicotine patches did for chronic biting
• Why they said no to ABA from day one
• The same diet that supported their autistic daughter reversed their son's ADHD
• Paul's picky eating playbook
• The one piece of advice he gives every parent at the start of the journey

Connect with Paul Voss: Instagram: @paulvoss055 Book: Autism Sucks, Finding Hope in the Chaos (Amazon)

Take the Picky Eating Root Cause Quiz: [link]

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Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making significant dietary changes.

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If your child has chronic constipation, skin rashes, bedwetting, brain fog, or sensory issues that nobody can explain, this episode might be the missing piece.

I sat down with Dr. Joshua Sharp, chiropractor and founder of Discover Health, and we went deep on one of the most overlooked frameworks in holistic health: the body's drainage funnel. This is the system that determines whether your child's body can actually detox, heal, and function at its best.

We also connected the dots to picky eating, because when a child's gut is clogged, inflamed, or riddled with parasites, their appetite, food preferences, and mealtime behavior all shift in ways that look behavioral on the surface but are actually biological.

This one is a must-listen for any parent whose child is stuck, whether they're a picky eater, a chronically constipated toddler, or a kid with skin symptoms that keep coming back.

Key Takeaways from This Episode

1. Start at the bottom of the funnel.

The colon is the easiest place to get clogged and often the highest-impact place to start. If your child is not having one to two bowel movements per day, that is not a variation of normal. Start there.

2. Everyone has parasites.

Lab tests are unreliable. The real question is whether your child's terrain is healthy enough to keep them in check. Improving gut health, drainage, and diet shifts the terrain. Jumping straight to a parasite cleanse without opening drainage pathways first will likely make things worse.

3. The light in your home is affecting your hormones and health more than you think.

LED and fluorescent lights suppress melatonin production significantly. Poor sleep disrupts healing, detoxification, and appetite regulation. Changing the light in your bedroom is a high-impact, low-cost intervention.

4. Clutter is a stressor.

Piles of stuff are piles of unmade decisions. Every time your nervous system registers them, cortisol goes up. Start with one surface in your bedroom. Set a timer for five minutes. That is enough.

5. Healing the gut takes months or years.

There is no supplement that fixes this overnight. Dr. Sharp walks through a layered process: open drainage, bind toxins, address parasites, detoxify chemical elements. Be patient and consistent.

6. Go outside.

Morning sunlight on your eyes and skin sets your hormonal clock for the whole day. Bare feet on the ground gives your body information from the earth's electrons. This is free and available right now.

Resources Mentioned

Dr. Joshua Sharp

• Website: discoverhealthfm.com
• Instagram: @discoverhealthfm
• YouTube: Joshua Sharp Discover Health
• Podcast: The Discover Health Podcast
• Program: Gut Rescue Odyssey

Practitioners Referenced

• Dr. Todd Watts (The Parasite Guy)
• Mandy Allercon (Health Coach, Decluttering)
• Dr. Alexis Cowan (Light and POMC research)

If this episode connected the dots for you around your child's gut health, constipation, or food refusal, here are your nex

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If your child lives on pasta, crackers, fruit, and snacks and refuses meat, eggs, or protein… this episode is for you.

This is one of the most common patterns I see as a pediatric feeding specialist and one of the most misunderstood.

In this episode, I break down why picky eating is not just a phase or a behavior problem, but a signal that something deeper is going on in your child’s body. We walk through the real root causes behind carb-heavy eating patterns and why pushing, bribing, or forcing protein often backfires.

You’ll learn how oral motor skills, sensory sensitivities, nervous system regulation, and gut health all play a role in what your child is willing to eat and how to support them in a way that actually leads to progress.

If you’re a natural-minded mom who wants a more holistic, whole-child approach to picky eating, this episode will give you clarity and practical next steps.

If you’re tired of guessing what’s causing your child’s picky eating, take my Picky Eating Root Cause Quiz linked below.

And if you want real support, join my next live workshop where I walk you step-by-step through what to do next.

🎯 Take the Picky Eating Root Cause Quiz: [link]

🎥 Join my upcoming workshop: LenaLivinsky.com/workshop

In this episode, we cover:

• Why picky eating is a signal, not a diagnosis
• The real reason kids prefer carbs over protein
• Oral motor challenges and how they affect eating
• Sensory sensitivities and food textures
• Nervous system dysregulation and food choices
• Gut health, blood sugar, and cravings
• Why pressure at the table backfires
• What to do instead (practical steps)

Key Takeaways

• Picky eating is not just behavior, it’s biology
• Carbs feel safe, predictable, and easy for many kids
• Protein requires more skill, coordination, and regulation
• You cannot force a regulated eater
• Safety at the table always comes first

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Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making significant dietary changes.