Best Autism Science Foundation Podcasts (2025)

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The different flavors of early intervention 44:28

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You may have heard terms in early intervention like “NDBI” or “Early Start Denver Model” and wondered if there was a difference in efficacy behind all these flavors of toddler interventions. On this week’s podcast, we speak to Dr. Giacomo Vivanti from @DrexelAutism, who combined data from 4 of these interventions across 700 children to see if they …

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Essentials: The Science of Making & Breaking Habits 40:44

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In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explain how to create lasting habits and break unwanted ones. I explain two habit-building systems: one aligned with daily rhythms and another based on a 21-day cycle of forming and reinforcing habits. I also discuss why habit formation differs between individuals and how certain "linchpin" habits can make…

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Healing at Full Gallop: Trick Riding, Roman Riding & the Power of Movement with Celisse Barrett | EP 43 2:24:32

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In this episode, Rupert Isaacson speaks with Celisse Barrett — a practitioner whose work blends equine‑assisted therapy, movement‑based regulation, and full‑scale equestrian spectacle. From trick riding, vaulting, and Roman riding to using these same performance skills day‑to‑day with clients, Celisse shows how horses become partners in confidence‑…

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531: Is Your Pain All in Your Brain? The Shocking Truth About Chronic Pain, Mood, and Inflammation | Daniel Amen, MD 58:27

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Chronic pain affects one in five adults, and psychiatrist and social media star Daniel Amen believes most of us are treating it completely wrong. In this episode, we explore how the brain’s hidden “pain circuits” keep suffering alive—and the surprising tools that can finally break the cycle. 15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: ht…

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Beyond the algorithmic oracle: Rethinking machine learning in behavioral neuroscience 8:08

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Machine learning should not be a replacement for human judgment but rather help us embrace the various assumptions and interpretations that shape behavioral research.

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EP 172 \ Why So Many Women Feel Dismissed — The Origin Story No One Talks About 32:53

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Why do so many women feel unheard, rushed, or dismissed in today’s medical system—whether they’re pregnant, postpartum, or just trying to get answers about their health? It’s not in your head. And it didn’t start with you. It started with the Flexner Report, and major money influencers like Carnegie and Rockefeller. In this eye-opening episode, Cer…

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Ep 072: Fertility, IVF, and the Foundations of Health 1:08:08

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For some couples, conception looks quick and effortless. For others, it's a long, humbling journey that asks you to rethink everything you thought you knew about your body, your faith, and your timeline. In this episode of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, host Jamie Belz talks with Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (FNTP) and…

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530: The Truth About Autism, Resilience, and What Kids Really Need to Thrive | Leland Vittert 59:50

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Leland Vittert shares the raw, extraordinary journey behind Born Lucky—a story of autism, grit, and the parenting that changed everything. 15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: https://bit.ly/46XTn8f - Get my FREE eBook now! Subscribe to The Genius Life on YouTube! - http://youtube.com/maxlugavere Watch my new documentary Little Em…

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555: An Inconvenient Study: Are Vaccinated Or Unvaccinated Children Healthier? With Del Bigtree 48:35

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The study we've been waiting for is finally here! The head of infectious disease, Dr. Marcus Servos, at Henry Ford Health conducted a retrospective study of vaccinated children v. unvaccinated children to document their health outcomes. He promised that he would publish the results but then decided not to. Why not? The answer may have to do with th…

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Using Red Light to Improve Metabolism & the Harmful Effects of LEDs | Dr. Glen Jeffery 2:14:40

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Dr. Glen Jeffery, PhD, is a professor of neuroscience at University College London and a leading expert on how different colors (wavelengths) of light impact cellular, organ and overall health. He explains that long-wavelength light (red, near-infrared and infrared) can enter the body and brain to enhance mitochondrial function and thereby improve …

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#374 - The evolutionary biology of testosterone: how it shapes male development and sex-based behavioral differences, | Carole Hooven, Ph.D. 2:05:20

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View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter's Weekly Newsletter Carole Hooven is a human evolutionary biologist whose research centers on testosterone, sex differences, and behavior. In this episode, she explores how prenatal testosterone orchestrates male development in the body a…

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This paper changed my life: Nancy Padilla-Coreano on learning the value of population coding 5:39

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The 2013 Nature paper by Mattia Rigotti and his colleagues revealed how mixed selectivity neurons-cells that are not selectively tuned to a stimulus-play a key role in cognition.

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Essentials: Using Hypnosis to Enhance Mental & Physical Health & Performance | Dr. David Spiegel 39:52

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In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. David Spiegel, MD, the Associate Chair of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Director of the Center on Stress and Health, and Director of the Center for Integrative Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine. We discuss the science and clinical applications of hypnosis, including how h…

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529: Are Your Symptoms Being Ignored? What Doctors Overlook and Why | Erin Nance, MD 1:12:59

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Orthopedic surgeon and medical-mystery expert Dr. Erin Nance, aka “Little MisDiagnosed,” joins Max for a powerful conversation on why diagnoses are so often missed and how to finally get the answers and care you deserve. 15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: https://bit.ly/46XTn8f - Get my FREE eBook now! Subscribe to The Genius Li…

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EP 171 \ Holiday Eating, Uncomplicated: How to Feast Well Without the Crash 32:35

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Want to enjoy Thanksgiving and feel amazing afterward? In this episode, Certified Nurse-Midwife and Christian wellness coach Lori Morris teaches you how to feast with freedom, peace, and intention — without the regret, the blood sugar crash, or the guilt trip the next morning. God designed food to be good — and He designed your body to feel good. L…

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Ep 071: A Fertility Journey to Natural Pregnancy Through Foundational Healing 33:01

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In this episode of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, host Jamie Belz, FNTP, MHC, sits down with Abby Taylor, NTP, Certified Birth Doula, childbirth educator, and founder of Mirabelle Birth, to unpack a powerful, hope-filled story of natural fertility and conception through applying the Foundations of Health, learned through the NTA's Nu…

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528: Why You’re Bloated – A Surgeon Debunks the Internet’s Worst Gut Health Myths | Karan Rajan, MD 1:07:47

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Max is joined by Dr. Karan Rajan, medical doctor and one of the internet’s sharpest science myth-busters, to break down the real evidence behind bloating, fiber, carnivore, probiotics, and everything the gut-health world keeps getting wrong. 15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: https://bit.ly/46XTn8f - Get my FREE eBook now! Subsc…

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554: Fearless Fermenting With Austin Durant 40:52

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Are you afraid your kombucha scoby might kill you? Are you intimidated by the idea of making your own kraut? You may know that ferments are good for your gut and your overall health, but you still might be hesitant when it comes to making your own. Austin Durant, the author of "Fearless Fermenting," hopes to ease your fears by showing you the ferme…

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Female Hormone Health, PCOS, Endometriosis, Fertility & Breast Cancer | Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi 3:07:42

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My guest is Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi, MD, board-certified OB/GYN, surgeon and leading expert in women's health. We discuss polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and endometriosis, two very common yet frequently undiagnosed causes of female infertility. Dr. Aliabadi explains the symptoms, underlying causes and evidence-based treatments for both conditions, inc…

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The impact of gratitude, serving others, embracing mortality, and living intentionally | Walter Green (#288 rebroadcast) 1:31:01

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View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter's Weekly Newsletter Walter Green is a remarkable philanthropist, mentor, author of This Is the Moment!, and founder of the impactful "Say It Now" movement. In this episode, Walter delves into the unique insights gained from his challengin…

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This Study Could Take Down the Vaccine Industry | Del Bigtree 1:44:32

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Send us a text A whistleblowing exposé revealing how a landmark vaccine safety study—conducted by a major pro-vaccine institution—showed alarming health risks in vaccinated children, but was buried to protect careers and reputations. Del Bigtree breaks down the study’s results, the institutional censorship behind its suppression, and why this could…

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Essentials: Science of Building Strong Social Bonds with Family, Friends & Romantic Partners 36:48

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In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I discuss the science of social connection and how we form meaningful bonds with others. I explore the neural basis for "social homeostasis"—our drive for a certain amount of social interaction—which explains why we feel lonely, seek connection and how we navigate social hierarchies. I also explain how the b…

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From Corporate to Compassion: How Troy Shaw Built New Leaf Triangle | Ep 42 1:58:56

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✨ “Fun is the foundation of transformation. Once people laugh, anything becomes possible.” – Troy Shaw ✨ “Clichés are cliches because they’re true – when you make horses healthier and happier, you make humans healthier and happier, too.” – Rupert Isaacson What happens when a corporate manager swaps the boardroom for the barn? In this heartwarming e…

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Our BRLS Research Application, Fixation vs. Vitrification Reflection, Cryonics & Autism 49:35

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Watch the video version on YouTube In this epsiode of the Cryosphere Chat we discuss: ● The research proposal we submitted to BRLS● Why slow growth could be an existential risk to cryonics● Our review of the Fixation vs. Vitrification discussion● Why there are so many autistic cryonicistsLinks:Fixation vs. Virtification DiscussionBiostasis Pacific …

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527: How to Become Mentally Unbreakable and Use AI to Upgrade Your Brain | Jim Kwik 1:11:54

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AI can either erode your focus and memory—or become the greatest tool you’ve ever used to sharpen them. In this episode with Jim Kwik, we break down how to build an anti-fragile brain that gets stronger in the face of stress, distraction, and rapid technological change. 15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: https://bit.ly/46XTn8f -…

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EP 170 \ Your Birth, Not Their Schedule: Why Holiday Inductions Aren’t Necessary 31:15

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Feeling pressure to be induced just because it’s Thanksgiving… or Christmas… or because your provider wants to “get things done before the holiday”? Mama, your birth is not meant to fit neatly into someone else’s calendar. In this republished episode from 2024, Lori Morris, CNM, unpacks the truth behind “holiday inductions”—why they’re almost never…

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Ep 070: Getting Started with Meal Planning and Eating Healthier Overall 34:43

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In this episode of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, host Jamie Belz, FNTP, MHC sits down with fellow FNTP and NTA educator Hallie Loy-Roby for a practical, honest conversation about building real, sustainable meal-planning habits that support foundational health for overall wellbeing. Hallie Loy-Roby is a Functional Nutritional Therapy…

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526: What If You Could Feel Good Again? How Foundation Training Reverses Pain and Builds Real Strength | Eric Goodman, DC 1:27:12

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Struggling with back pain, tightness, or posture issues? Eric Goodman, DC breaks down the Foundation Training method that has helped millions rebuild their bodies, improve mobility, and finally move without pain. 15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: https://bit.ly/46XTn8f - Get my FREE eBook now! Subscribe to The Genius Life on Yo…

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553: Slow Down And Receive The Earth's Medicines With Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz 42:09

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Our fast-paced lives can make it difficult to perceive the healing properties of the very elements that surround us: in water, fire, air, and earth. Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz, the author of "Earth Medicines", invites us to slow down and receive healing from the earth and its elements. Today, she shares recipes and insights that shed new light on the an…

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How to Speak Clearly & With Confidence | Matt Abrahams 2:26:35

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My guest is Matt Abrahams, lecturer at Stanford Graduate School of Business and a world expert in communication and public speaking. He explains how to speak with clarity and confidence and how to be more authentic in your communication in all settings: public, work, relationships, etc. He shares how to eliminate filler words ("umm"-ing), how to ov…

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#373 – Thyroid function and hypothyroidism: why current diagnosis and treatment fall short for many, and how new approaches are transforming care | Antonio Bianco, M.D., Ph.D. 2:20:06

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View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter's Weekly Newsletter Antonio Bianco is a world-renowned physician-scientist and expert in thyroid physiology and metabolism. In this episode, Antonio explores the complex biology of thyroid hormone production, conversion, and regulation—hi…

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The importance of cognitive ability in autism traits, and how to measure it in those with IDD

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Everyone knows cognitive ability is critical for understanding autism, however, how does it affect developmental trajectories of autism traits, and can it be accurately measured in those with severe intellectual disabilities? We discuss. Plus, more evidence that tylenol doees not cause autism. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41207796 https://www.aa…

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Aschwin de Wolf & Andy McKenzie - Fixation vs. Vitrification 1:51:55

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There has long been debate in the cryonics community on whether the best procedure for preserving patients is to use chemicals to fixate the brain or to perfuse cryoprotectants and use cryogenic temperatures to vitrify the body (as Alcor, Tomorrow Bio, and Cryonics Institute do). We brought together two of the best researchers in the field to help …

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Aging as adaptation: Learning the brain's recipe for resilience 5:44

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Some age-related changes in the brain and in behavior are not solely the result of cognitive decline but rather part of a larger adaptive process.

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Noninvasive method lifts curtain on cerebrospinal-fluid dance in human brain 4:55

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Cerebrospinal fluid shows brain-region-specific dynamics, a new high-resolution MRI approach reveals.

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Essentials: Breathing for Mental & Physical Health & Performance | Dr. Jack Feldman 50:00

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In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. Jack Feldman, PhD, a Distinguished Professor of Neurobiology at the University of California, Los Angeles, and a leading expert in the science of breathing. We explain the mechanics of breathing and the neural circuits that generate and regulate our breathing rhythm. We also discuss how breat…

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525: The Top Diet Strategies for Living Longer (What Actually Works) | Emil Thorup 1:32:46

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Denmark’s top self-experimenter and broadcaster Emil Thorup joins me live in Copenhagen to share the simple, science-backed habits that actually move the needle for a longer, stronger life. We unpack the truth about diet, exercise, and balance—and why most people are focusing on all the wrong things. 15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Diseas…

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Perimenopause: An important-and understudied-transition for the brain 7:13

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Many well-known perimenopause symptoms arise in the brain, but we still know little about the specific mechanisms at play. More research-in both animals and humans-is essential.

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EP 169 \ When Doing All the Right Things Still Doesn’t Work: Why Your Body Isn’t Responding (and What to Do Instead) 25:30

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Have you ever felt like you’re doing all the right things—eating healthy, exercising, praying, and staying consistent—yet your body still isn’t responding? You’re not broken, and you’re not failing. Sometimes your body doesn’t need more effort… it needs safety. In this episode, Lori Morris, Certified Nurse-Midwife and Christian wellness coach, shar…

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Ep 069: Who Was Dr. Weston A. Price? + Takeaways from Wise Traditions 58:48

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In this episode of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, you'll learn who Dr. Weston A. Price was and what his groundbreaking research revealed about the connection between diet, physical health, and human flourishing. Dr. Price's global studies in the early 1900s showed that traditional, nutrient-dense, properly prepared foods produced str…

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524: The Truth About Supplements – What’s Regulated, What’s Not, and How to Find Quality | Oliver Amdrup 1:09:03

20d ago1:09:03

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Oliver Amdrup, co-founder of Puori, joins Max live from Copenhagen to expose the truth about regulation, purity, and potency of health supplements, revealing how to spot real quality when it comes to fish oil, creatine, and protein powders—and how to avoid the junk that’s flooding the market. 15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: h…

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552: How To Stay EMF Safe With Dan Stachofsky 45:23

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How are the many cell towers, wifi signals, and electromagnetic fields around us affecting our health? And what can we do about them? Dan Stachofsky, the founder of Essential Energy, learned about their effects the hard way, as his family dealt with numerous health issues provoked by the non-native fields. Today, he tells his story and offers simpl…