In this episode…
Parents face endless frustration watching kids struggle with focus, behavior, and development while doctors offer limited solutions. A tailored diet approach can help identify hidden food triggers and nutrient gaps, significantly improving symptoms and quality of life.
In today’s episode, I chat with Julie Matthews about using food as powerful medicine for children facing autism, ADHD, and other neurodevelopmental issues.
Julie shares practical ways to personalize nutrition plans, such as spotting sensitivities to gluten and dairy or addressing gut dysbiosis. We cover research-backed diets that reduce inflammation and hyperactivity, plus tips for handling picky eaters and starting small for big results.
Key discussion points…
- Recommended diets for ADHD
- Autism and the gut-brain connection
- How to repopulate the healthy gut bacteria
- Research findings on therapeutic diets for autism
- 12-step personalized nutrition plan
- Therapeutic diets for kids with autism
- RFK Junior’s advocacy on food safety
- Navigating picky eaters and introducing new foods
- Working with clients and doing functional tests
We can remove problematic foods, and we can add nourishing foods that are going to help supply the nutrients they need for their brain to function.
Julie Matthews
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About Julie Matthews
Julie Matthews is a certified nutrition consultant and published researcher specializing in personalized nutrition for complex neurological conditions like autism spectrum disorder and ADHD for over 20 years. She holds a master’s degree in medical nutrition from Arizona State University and has co-authored studies on the impact of nutrition on autism symptoms. Her new book, The Personalized Autism Nutrition Plan, helps families create custom diet strategies at personalizedautismnutritionplan.com
Learn more about Julie’s work at nourishinghope.com
Resources Mentioned In This Episode
Bon Charge Blue Light Blocking Glasses
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Organifi Happy Drops
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Organifi Collagen
Blends five collagen types from four sources to boost joint mobility, skin firmness, and gut repair as collagen production drops with age. It’s tested for glyphosate and heavy metals to ensure purity while supporting overall vitality.
Chef’s Foundry P600 Ceramic Cookware
Fully non-toxic ceramic pans free of Teflon, PFAS, and plastics that can leach into meals and build up in the body over time. Switching reduces exposure to endocrine disruptors and microplastics linked to inflammation and heart risks.
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About Dr. Wendy Myers, ND:
Dr. Wendy Myers, ND is a Naturopathic doctor and founder of Myersdetox.com. She is an internationally recognized expert on heavy metal detox, anti-aging and bioenergetics.
She is a sought-after speaker, #1 bestselling author and the host of the top 50 rated podcast, the Myers Detox Podcast. Her mission is to educate and inspire the globe about topics related to anti-aging – detoxing from our increasingly toxic world to combat disease and increase longevity.
