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Dr. Andrew Campbell has spent decades studying the role of mycotoxins in chronic illness and neurodevelopmental disorders. In this conversation with Honey Rinicella, he explores the growing body of research linking mold-derived toxins to neuroinflammation, fetal brain development, and the complex medical presentations seen in many individuals with autism, ADHD, and other chronic conditions. Drawing on more than 100 published studies and years of clinical experience, Dr. Campbell discusses how mycotoxins may cross the placental barrier, why prenatal and environmental exposures deserve greater attention in medicine, and what the current scientific literature tells us about these mechanisms. The discussion also tackles practical questions clinicians face every day—from selecting appropriate laboratory testing to understanding the limitations of commonly used urine assays, recognizing when mycotoxin exposure should be considered in the differential diagnosis, and developing a thoughtful treatment strategy. Whether you are new to environmental medicine or looking to deepen your understanding of mycotoxins, this episode offers a research-informed perspective on their potential role in prenatal development, neurodevelopment, and complex chronic disease.
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GABA is often called calming, but it depends on what is happening inside the neuron. In this episode, we speak with Bob Miller about GABA, chloride balance, microglia, inflammation, genetics, toxins, EMFs, Lyme, mold, NAD, and functional genomic analysis. We explore why complex kids may need more personalized support instead of one-size-fits-all protocols. - - - - - About the Guest: Bob Miller is a Traditional Naturopath specializing in genetic-specific nutrition. He earned his naturopathic degree from Trinity School of Natural Health and is board certified through the ANMA. In 1993, he opened the Tree of Life practice and has served as a traditional naturopath for 25 years. His work focuses on nutritional genetic variants, functional genomic analysis, and personalized nutritional support for individuals with complex chronic illness, including chronic Lyme disease. Website: https://tolhealth.com - - - - - Medical Academy of Pediatrics & Special Needs (MAPS) Website: https://www.medmaps.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MAPSNFP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medmapsofficial/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maps-medical TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@medmaps.org - - - - - PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please subscribe and share. This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com https://drtalks.com/channel-growth/
Behavior begins in biology. In this episode, we speak with Dr. Richard Deth about dopamine, folate, methylation, oxidative stress, attention, and the default mode network in autism. We explore how molecular neuroscience may help explain brain signaling, neurodevelopment, environmental stressors, and why deeper research is needed to understand complex neurological conditions. - - - - - About the Guest: Dr. Richard Deth is a molecular neuroscientist and Professor of Pharmacology at Nova Southeastern University, with more than four decades of academic research experience, including 38 years on the faculty at Northeastern University. He is the author of Molecular Origins of Human Attention: The Dopamine-Folate Connection. His work explores epigenetics, DNA methylation, oxidative stress, glutathione, dopamine signaling, and how molecular pathways may influence neural development, aging, autism, Alzheimer’s disease, and Parkinson’s disease. - - - - - Social Handles: Website: https://pharmacy.nova.edu/people/deth-richard.html - - - - - Medical Academy of Pediatrics & Special Needs (MAPS) Website: https://www.medmaps.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MAPSNFP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medmapsofficial/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maps-medical TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@medmaps.org - - - - - PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please subscribe and share. This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com https://drtalks.com/channel-growth/
In this episode of MAPS Healing Tomorrow’s Future, Dr. William Shaw presents his position that disruption of the developmental protein Sonic Hedgehog (SHH) is a central mechanism underlying autism spectrum disorders and outlines the environmental and biochemical factors he believes contribute to that disruption.
Psychiatry does not have to stop at labels and medication stacking. In this episode, we speak with Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring about autism, ADHD, psychiatric drug side effects, informed consent, safe deprescribing, and why root-cause care matters. We explore how inflammation, toxins, gut health, nutrition, and whole-body medicine can change the way clinicians support complex children and families. - - - - - About the Guest: Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist, former FDA Medical Officer, and founder of TaperClinic, a practice dedicated to helping patients safely manage psychiatric drug withdrawal and highly personalized medication tapers. Drawing from his background in regulatory science, pharmaceutical drug safety, and clinical psychiatry, Dr. Josef educates clinicians and the public on drug side effects, informed consent, safe deprescribing practices, and the need for more individualized psychiatric care. - - - - - Social Handles: Website: https://taperclinic.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjosefwittdoerring LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josef-witt-doerring-667b83a0 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjosefwittdoerring Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@taperclinic Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GyJMiBXrkyDckuTlhTLXV Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/side-effects-with-dr-josef/id1701477615 - - - - - Medical Academy of Pediatrics & Special Needs (MAPS) Website: https://www.medmaps.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MAPSNFP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medmapsofficial/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maps-medical TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@medmaps.org - - - - - PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please subscribe and share. This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com https://drtalks.com/channel-growth/
In this episode of Healing Tomorrow’s Future, MAPS Executive Director Honey Rinicella speaks with Dr. Jodie Dashore, PhD, OTD, about chronic inflammatory response syndrome (CIRS) and its potential role in children with autism—particularly those who have not responded to conventional interventions. Drawing on both her professional expertise and her deeply personal experience as the mother of a son who experienced regression, PANS/PANDAS, Lyme disease, mold exposure and severe physical complications, Dr. Dashore explains how that journey shaped her work. She also discusses findings from a retrospective study of 1,722 children with treatment-resistant autism and CIRS, highlighting the overlap among environmental exposures, neuroimmune inflammation, mitochondrial dysfunction, mast cell activation and symptoms often attributed solely to autism. The conversation explores why clinicians should look beyond a child’s diagnosis to investigate multisystem symptoms and possible exposure to water-damaged environments—including homes, schools, therapy centers and other frequently visited buildings. Dr. Dashore outlines an individualized, carefully sequenced approach that begins with laboratory assessment, nutritional and gastrointestinal support, and binders before addressing inflammation and underlying infections. Her central message is that identifying and reducing a child’s inflammatory burden may provide the physiological foundation needed for more meaningful and sustained progress—making CIRS an important consideration when autism-related symptoms are accompanied by unexplained physical complaints, developmental regression or resistance to treatment. This conversation is the first in a planned four-part podcast series with Dr. Dashore, based on her recently published four-part research series. This opening episode focuses on CIRS and its neuroimmune pathology in pediatric autism. Future episodes are planned to explore Lyme disease and autism; an entirely herbal approach to treatment; and the connections among autism, PANS and PANDAS.