About this episode
Welcome to Episode 56 of Autism Parenting Secrets. In this episode, Mary Anne Tierney joins Cass and Len to discuss EMFs (electromagnetic fields). Mary Anne is a certified Building Biologist and Electromagnetic Radiation Specialist certified by the Building Biology Institute (BBI), Since 2011, she has been measuring, mitigating, and educating on the health effects of EMFs. With a background as a psychiatric nurse, public health educator, and recovering electro-sensitive individual. She founded Blue Ridge EMF Solutions in 2018, providing high-quality, solution-focused assessments that focus on measurable, affordable means for joyful, low-EMF living. This conversation focuses on this key question: How can parents take control and create a safer environment for their child in the car? Whether it’s a short drive or a long road trip, playing defense in the car makes sense. While EMFs are everywhere, they are much more concentrated and harmful within the confines of a car. But the good news is there are ways to reduce exposure while keeping things interesting and fun. The empowering secret this week is… Simple Tech Changes Make Summer Travel Safe You'll Discover: What Are The Four Types of Exposures to Watch Out For (8:00) Reducing Radio Frequencies For Kids of the Spectrum is Critical (9:08) Why Magnetic Fields Matter (11:05) Dirty Electricity is a Huge Concern (11:52) The Home is Hazardous, The Car Is Worse (18:52) 16:01 Streaming Takes a Toll (24:26) 21:15 Meters Are Essential (28:09) 25:10 Why Making a Call on Your Phone Should NOT Be Done in the Car (33:05) The Three Principles for Lowering Exposure (35:30) So Much IS Within Your Control, Plan Ahead (37:24) Hybrid Cars Are Huge Sources of Dirty Electricity (43:15) Grounding Yourself Provides a Reset (49:19) Tune in now to learn more! About Our Guest: Blue Ridge EMF Solutions www.blueridgeemfsolutions.com/ Tech Safe Travel: an Opportunity for Low-EMF Family Fun https://www.blueridgeemfsolutions.com/2021/06/30/tech-safe-travel-an-opportunity-for-low-emf-family-fun/ References in This Episode: Screenstrong.com www.screenstrong.com/ Safe and Sound Pro II RFv Meter https://safelivingtechnologies.com/products/safe-and-sound-pro-ii-rf-meter.html Trifield® EMF Meter Model TF2 https://amzn.to/3dB3Zjg LessEMF.com www.lessemf.com ElectraHealth www.electrahealth.com/ Shield Your Body https://www.shieldyourbody.com/ A Happy Habitat http://www.ahappyhabitat.com/cars The EI Wellspring.com https://www.eiwellspring.org/ Additional Resources Free Resource: 33 Mistakes Most Autism Parents Make and How To Avoid Them: https://www.autismparentingsecrets.com/getaccess Learn About the All-In Warrior Parent Tribe: https://www.warriorparentbootcamp.com/membership Got a Picky Eater? - this can help: https://www.autismparentingsecrets.com/pickyeater To learn more about Cass & Len, visit us at https://www.autismparentingsecrets.com Follow Cass & Len on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/warriorparentcoaching/ If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends. Don't forget to subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts to get automatic episode updates for our "Autism Parenting Secrets!" And, finally, please take a minute to leave us an honest review and rating on Apple Podcasts. They really help us out when it comes to the ranking of the show and we read every single one of the reviews we get. Thanks for listening!