Mold, Infections & Autism: A Pediatric Neurologist Speaks Out | SNH Podcast #158

Mold, Infections & Autism: A Pediatric Neurologist Speaks Out | SNH Podcast #158

Author: Health Optimization Medicine and Practice January 14, 2026 Duration: 50:32

In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Dr. Melissa Jones joins Dr. Scott Sherr for an insightful and groundbreaking conversation about pediatric neurology, inflammation, and the integrative treatment of conditions like PANS, PANDAS, autism, and dysautonomia.

Dr. Jones shares her journey from conventional pediatric neurology to functional and integrative care, breaking down how chronic infections, gut health, mold toxicity, and inflammation play a critical role in neuropsychiatric disorders in children — and how these issues can often be reversed.

Join us as we explore:
• What PANS and PANDAS really are — and why they're often misdiagnosed
• Mold, mycoplasma, and Lyme: stealth infections affecting kids' brains
• Why gut health, mitochondria, and detox pathways matter in autism
• The power of lifestyle, sleep, diet, and supplements to reduce neuroinflammation

This episode is for you if:
• You're a parent or clinician curious about the root causes of neuropsychiatric symptoms
• You're looking for integrative strategies to address autism, OCD, anxiety, and more
• You want to understand how mold, toxins, and chronic infections impact kids' brains
• You believe in treating the whole child — not just the symptoms

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YouTube: https://youtu.be/g2HDDtQGhnQ

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Website: https://aiopwellness.com/

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Dive deep into the conversations that move beyond conventional wellness advice with the Health Optimization Medicine Podcast. Here, the focus is on practical, accessible strategies for complex challenges in health, performance, and conscious living. This series is built on a foundational idea: finding simple, effective solutions-the one-cent answers-to life's most expensive and demanding questions. It’s a space where rigorous scientific inquiry meets tangible, clinical practice, all designed for those looking to elevate their daily function and long-term potential. Produced through a collaboration between Smarter Not Harder, Inc., the makers of Troscriptions, and Health Optimization Medicine & Practice (HOMeHOPe), each episode unfolds as an in-depth dialogue. You’ll hear experts unpack the nuances of decision-making, consciousness, and systemic health, translating dense research into actionable insights you can apply. The discussions avoid superficial tips, favoring instead a holistic exploration of what it means to truly optimize the human experience. Tune into this podcast for a thoughtful, evidence-based journey toward becoming smarter, not harder, in your approach to your own well-being and capabilities.
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