Foundations FIRST

Welcome to Episode 219 of Autism Parenting Secrets . This week's guest is Dr. Heather Tallman Ruhm, a family physician and the Medical Director at Documenting Hope. We dive into the powerful connection between the gut and overall health, the role of mindset in healing, and how trauma affects our body's defenses. Dr. Heather emphasizes the importance of reducing environmental stressors and restoring the body's natural balance. We also discuss the innovative work of Documenting Hope , an organization empowering parents with success stories and cutting-edge research. This episode is full of actionable insights for parents looking to make a profound impact on their children's health. Plus, we preview an upcoming conference designed to unite parents and practitioners for continued learning and support. Tune in for key takeaways on building a healthier future for our children. The secret this week is… Foundations FIRST You'll Discover: The Forces Working Against Your Child (6:17) What Often Keeps Parents Stuck (13:36) We’re Living In A World of Micro-Traumas (17:41) The Mission Of Documenting Hope (23:38) The Case For You To Attend The Documenting Hope Conference (29:09) How You As A Parent Can Make History (35:09) The Case For Your Practitioners To Attend The Documenting Hope Conference (37:47) About Our Guest: Heather Tallman Ruhm is the Medical Director for Documenting Hope – an educational and research-oriented not-for-profit organization established to help care providers, parents, and practitioners understand, prevent, and reverse chronic illness in children. As a Medical Doctor and Certified Family Physician, Dr. Heather has always embraced an integrative and functional approach to root cause medicine. Her clinical experience in this field began at the Whitaker Wellness Institute in Newport Beach, California, shortly after the completion of her residency. Since then, she has spent the last twenty years in private practice, working in multi-disciplinary clinical settings throughout New England, including her current part-time practice at the New Hampshire Health and Wellness Center. Dr. Heather is a native of Montana and a “global” student and teacher at heart. As an adjunct college professor for over a decade, she taught pathology and Foundations in Complimentary Health and Wellness with an emphasis on whole systems biology; she also hosted a radio series on Health Matters and, in 2018, helped establish one of the first bio-regulatory clinics in the US fashioned after the Paracelsus Institute in Switzerland. Before studying medicine, Dr. Heather received her BA in Human Sciences at Montana State University and her master’s degree in public policy (MPP) from Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government. She has both studied and worked in a volunteer capacity overseas, and she, her husband, and their grown daughter have hosted numerous exchange students over the years. www.nhhealthwellness.com References in The Episode: The Documenting Hope Conference, November 15-17, 2024, Orlando Fl Reversal of Autism Symptoms among Dizygotic Twins through a Personalized Lifestyle and Environmental Modification Approach: A Case Report and Review of the Literature , The Journal of Personalized Medicine, Volume 14, Issue 6 Underestimated: An Autism Miracle by J.B. Handley and Jameson Handley Additional Resources: Take The Quiz: What’s YOUR Top Autism Parenting Blindspot? To learn more about Cass & Len, visit us at www.autismparentingsecrets.com Be sure to follow Cass & Len on Instagram If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends.