197 Beyond Burnout: GABA Support, Mitochondria, and Realistic Help for Parents of Autistic Kids
Non Linear Learning - Rethinking Education for Neurodivergent LearnersShow Notes
If you're parenting an Autistic child and living in a state of constant alert (sensory overwhelm, dysregulation, sleepless nights, meltdowns, and the never-ending to-do list), this episode gives you a concrete biochemical map for how to get back to baseline. In today's conversation,I'm joined by Dr. Scott Sherr board certified internal medicine physician, certified practitioner of Health Optimization Medicine, and COO of Troscriptions, a company making physician formulated, precision-dosed buccal troches for focus, stress, sleep, and immune function.
We talk about: What is the "sympathetic spiral of doom."
What GABA deficiency actually looks like (and why calming down isn't as simple as "go meditate").
Why mitochondrial dysfunction and chronic inflammation show up so strongly in autistic and disabled kids and how supporting cellular energy can actualy reduce hyper-excitability.
The real problem with giving kids 10–20 supplements at once.
How targeted support can help caregivers feel better now, while they work the longer game of diet, lifestyle, and environment.
Links Mentioned Dr. Scott Sherr's clinical practice: https://drscottsherr.com
Troscriptions Products: https://troscriptions.com (Please work with a practitioner before using any product with a child.)
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