Biohacking Autism: Peptides, Sleep, Anxiety, Longevity, Functional Medicine and Health Tech for Autism Families

For most of her adult life, Nadia believed weight loss was a math problem. Calories in, calories out. If the math was not working, the problem was her. In this solo episode she walks through what was actually happening: a body in metabolic distress, sending a signal for years that nobody, including her, was listening to.The short answer, "I am on a GLP," is true but incomplete. The real story is hormonal. Insulin resistance. Leptin resistance. A struggling thyroid with Hashimoto's. Collapsing sex hormones in perimenopause. Nadia shares the numbers that rewrote her decade, why she gained weight on one of the most effective weight loss medications ever made, and what finally shifted once she stopped chasing the scale and started fixing the signaling. The weight, it turns out, was downstream the whole time.This is also a caregiver conversation. For autism parents and caregivers, metabolic health is not vanity. It is the load-bearing wall of the life you are responsible for building. Inside: insulin and leptin explained, why microdosing changed everything, the daily protocol in plain English (protein, electrolytes, amino acids, digestive enzymes, lifting, walking), and why insulin resistance is a precursor to cardiovascular disease, several cancers, and the condition now described as type 3 diabetes, which is Alzheimer's.Near the close, Nadia hints at something she has been quietly working on. More on that soon."Your weight is not your worth. Your weight is information. It is a flag your body has planted, telling you something upstream needs attention."CONNECT WITH BIOHACKING AUTISMWebsite: https://biohackautism.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/biohackautismTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@biohackingautismYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BiohackingAutismLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadiaelkhatibEmail: [email protected] If you want to be first to hear what is coming next, subscribe to the show wherever you listen and follow along on social.PRODUCTS AND RESOURCES MENTIONEDElectrolytes (no added sugar), Nadia's pick: https://amzn.to/4ez6S3LWhey protein, Nadia's pick: https://amzn.to/4fxWXN0Amino acids, Nadia's pick: https://amzn.to/4oqFxo4Digestive enzymes, Nadia's pick: https://amzn.to/4eevvlbThe Fixxr (T2 thyroid support, Dr. Amie Hornaman's line): https://amzn.to/43wG3XQHunter Williams on retatrutide (podcast episode referenced in this episode): https://open.spotify.com/episode/3rCvtt10k3iH0gXWtCSAm0?si=omolrtgoTJK9tVAZY-1hegRESEARCH REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODEInsulin resistance and cardiovascular disease: DeFronzo et al., "Insulin Resistance and Atherosclerosis: Implications for Insulin-Sensitizing Agents," Endocrine Reviews, 2019. https://academic.oup.com/edrv/article/40/6/1447/5482541Alzheimer's as "type 3 diabetes": de la Monte & Wands, "Alzheimer's Disease Is Type 3 Diabetes, Evidence Reviewed," Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology, 2008. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2769828/GLP-1 cardiovascular protection: Lincoff et al., "Semaglutide and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Obesity without Diabetes," New England Journal of Medicine, 2023. https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2307563GLP-1 and liver fat: Sanyal, Newsome et al., "Phase 3 Trial of Semaglutide in Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatohepatitis," New England Journal of Medicine, 2025. https://www.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/NEJMoa2413258GLP-1 and alcohol craving (emerging research): Hendershot et al., "Once Weekly Semaglutide in Adults With Alcohol Use Disorder: A Randomized Clinical Trial," JAMA Psychiatry, 2025. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11822619/GLP-1 and mitochondrial function (emerging research): Old et al., "The Effects of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists on Mitochondrial Function Within Skeletal Muscle: A Systematic Review," Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle, 2025. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/jcsm.13677Leptin resistance and satiety signaling: "Leptin signaling and its central role in energy homeostasis," Frontiers in Neuroscience, 2023. https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/neuroscience/articles/10.3389/fnins.2023.1238528/fullReverse T3 and impaired T4 to T3 conversion: Halsall & Oddy, "Clinical and laboratory aspects of 3,3',5'-triiodothyronine (reverse T3)," Annals of Clinical Biochemistry, 2021. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0004563220969150Muscle loss with age and muscle as the site of insulin sensitivity: Cleasby et al., "Insulin resistance and sarcopenia: mechanistic links between common co-morbidities," Journal of Endocrinology, 2016. https://joe.bioscientifica.com/view/journals/joe/229/2/R67.xmlABOUT Biohacking Autism with Nadia Elkhatib explores evidence informed, integrative health for autism families: functional medicine, peptides, metabolic health, hormones, caregiver longevity, and the science of feeling well. New episodes weekly.MEDICAL DISCLAIMER This episode is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your health protocol or your child's protocol. This episode shares Nadia's personal experience under the supervision of licensed clinicians. The medications, peptides, and hormone therapies described, including GLP medications, retatrutide, semaglutide, tirzepatide, thyroid T4, T3, and T2, bioidentical hormone replacement, injectable testosterone, and progesterone, are prescription items, some used off label, and are not appropriate for everyone. They should never be used without a qualified prescribing physician monitoring your labs and your response.

Modern ABA therapy for autism looks nothing like the rigid, table-and-clipboard version most parents picture. In this reunion episode, Nadia sits down with Veronica Glickman, a board certified behavior analyst who directed her son Jimmy's program over 15 years ago, to talk about how ABA has actually changed and what good practice looks like today.Veronica walks through what naturalistic, relationship-based ABA looks like inside a real clinic, why generalization happens faster when kids practice skills with real peers, and the three or four questions every parent should ask before choosing an ABA provider. She is candid about the red flags that signal an outdated program, the staffing crisis behind the BCBA shortage, and the Medicaid and insurance realities that shape what a child actually receives.The second half goes bigger. Veronica and Nadia talk about building communities that are ready for our kids, from first responder relationships to the family resources that help parents feel less alone. It is a practical, hopeful conversation for any parent navigating autism services."If I had that magic wand, I would just want parents to finally exhale. To know that your kid is taken care of, and they're able to function in the world."Connect with Veronica Clinic (ABES): https://www.abesautism.com SOAR family safety resources: https://www.soarglobal.org/safety-resource-hubConnect with Biohacking Autism Website: https://www.biohackautism.com Subscribe so you never miss an episode, and share this one with a parent who needs it.Products and Resources Mentioned ABES (Autism Behavioral and Educational Services), Veronica's clinic: https://www.abesautism.com SOAR, family safety and resource hub (Veronica is a board member): https://www.soarglobal.org/safety-resource-hub AAC devices and PECS (picture exchange systems): communication tools discussed for nonverbal and emerging communicators AngelSense: GPS tracking device discussed for children who are at risk of elopement Home fire-safety tools: smoke-alarm desensitization and safety practices for the home Grants for assistive and safety devices: many families qualify for help covering the cost; ask your provider or local nonprofitsAbout Veronica Glickman Veronica Glickman is a board certified behavior analyst and licensed behavior analyst who runs the ABES clinic in the Chicago suburbs. She has practiced in the field for over 20 years across New York, Connecticut, California, and Illinois. She consults for other providers on insurance denials and treatment planning, teaches continuing education on proving medical necessity, contributes regularly to HelloNation, and recently co-authored a book chapter titled "Inclusion is a Matter of Life and Death, More Than We Realize." She also serves on the board of SOAR, a nonprofit family resource hub.Medical disclaimer This episode is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not medical, psychological, or behavioral advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider, and work with the providers who know your child, before making changes to your child's care, therapy, or health protocol. ABA is a medical service; decisions about diagnosis, treatment hours, and provider selection should be made with your clinical team.

DescriptionFor every autism parent who has watched their kid crash on the very supplements that were supposed to help, this one is personal. In this solo episode of Biohacking Autism, Nadia Elkhatib walks through Dr. Neil Nathan's six step healing sequence for sensitive patients and the shift that finally stopped Jimmy's reaction cycle.For a year, Nadia treated Jimmy's Lyme disease and co-infections directly and saw real progress. Then he became extremely sensitive to everything: supplements he used to tolerate, foods he had eaten before, even gentle detox steps. After a year of trial and crash, the realization landed. She had started from the end. Sensitive systems, especially in autistic kids, need a different sequence.Topics covered: why the nervous system has to be addressed first and the tools that get the body to safety (DNRS, the Gupta Program, Primal Trust, Safe and Sound Protocol), how mast cell activation (MCAS) shows up as reactivity to food, supplements, and smells, why mold is one of the most overlooked drivers of sensitivity, the rule for gentle detox that prevents flares, why infections come last even when they are part of the picture, and how the rebuild phase finally takes hold once the body is stable. Plus a credit to Dr. Kelly McCann, the MCAS practitioner who has been part of Jimmy's protocol for the past year.From Nadia, on the realization that changed everything:I had started from the end. I was treating infections first instead of preparing his system for that level of work. Sensitive patients, especially kids and adults with autism, need a totally different approach. A different sequence.Connect with Dr. Kelly McCann Website: https://drkellymccann.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkellymccann/Connect with Biohacking Autism Website and full show notes: https://biohackautism.com Find the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and Amazon Music.Subscribe New episodes weekly. Subscribe on your favorite podcast app and on YouTube at Biohacking Autism for more real solutions for people with autism and the ones who love them.Products and Resources MentionedThe Sensitive Patient's Healing Guide by Dr. Neil Nathan - https://amzn.to/42Vizvi Purpose: The book that gave Nadia the missing roadmap and reframed Jimmy's protocol. Available in print, Kindle, and Audible.Better Health Guy Podcast, Episode 200 with Dr. Neil Nathan (audio) - https://www.betterhealthguy.com/episode200 Purpose: The Scott Forsgren interview with Dr. Neil Nathan on the sensitive patient framework. The episode that first put the framework on Nadia's radar.Better Health Guy Podcast, Episode 200 with Dr. Neil Nathan (YouTube) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIM9shqABaQ Purpose: Video version of the same Better Health Guy episode.Primal Trust Academy and Community - https://cathleenking.simplero.com/products/143239-Membership-PRIMAL-TRUST-Academy?ref=57557-Nadia-Elkhatib Purpose: The limbic system retraining program Nadia uses with Jimmy. Founded by Dr. Cathleen King.DNRS (Dynamic Neural Retraining System) - https://retrainingthebrain.com Purpose: Limbic system retraining program for chronic sensitivity, MCAS, mold illness, and chronic Lyme.Gupta Program - https://www.guptaprogram.com Purpose: Brain retraining program for chronic conditions linked to nervous system dysregulation.Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) by Dr. Stephen Porges - https://integratedlistening.com/products/ssp-safe-sound-protocol/ Purpose: Acoustic vagus nerve intervention delivered through certified Unyte providers. Referenced in Step 1 of the framework for nervous system safety.Medical Disclaimer This episode is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your health protocol or your child's protocol. Ketotifen is a prescription mast cell stabilizer and requires direct medical supervision. Antimicrobial herbal protocols for Lyme disease and co-infections, including Buhner protocols, should be initiated only with a clinician familiar with mast cell activation, mold biotoxin illness, and tick-borne disease.Biohacking Autism with Nadia Elkhatib explores real solutions for autism anxiety, sleep challenges, gut health, MCAS, neuroinflammation, nervous system dysregulation, and caregiver health. Topics include sensitive patient autism, autism MCAS, mast cell activation syndrome autism, Dr. Neil Nathan, autism nervous system regulation, autism healing order, autism Lyme disease, autism mold exposure, limbic system retraining autism, gentle detox autism, autism mast cell stabilizers, autism mitochondrial support, autism gut-brain axis, functional medicine for autism, peptides for autism, autism parent burnout, longevity for caregivers, and integrative health strategies for autism families. New episodes weekly. Visit biohackautism.com.

For every autism mom, dad, grandma, and caregiver who has been told to "just reduce your stress" by a doctor who has clearly never watched their child have a meltdown at 2 a.m., this episode is for you. In this episode of Biohacking Autism, Nadia Elkhatib sits down with Dr. Paul Nash, USC gerontologist and co-author of Critical Questions for Ageing Societies, on the biology of autism caregiving and what is measurable, modifiable, and reversible.Most autism parents have spent so many years tracking their child's biology that their own goes unmeasured. Paul makes the case that caregiver health is not a luxury, it is strategic. Your longevity is your child's safety net.Topics covered: the biology of long-term caregiving, allostatic load and the 60-second micro-break protocol, the caregiver biomarkers worth tracking now and what can wait, the four coping strategies and the one that consistently predicts long-term resilience, why self-grace is a biological intervention not a soft concept, how stigma shows up in your bloodwork, what the HIV aging cohort taught researchers about long-term resilience, isolation versus loneliness and the minimum effective dose of connection, four crisis-mode quick wins for the days when you can't meditate or supplement or follow another protocol, and the closing reframe every caregiver needs to hear: you're not failing, you're adapting.From Dr. Paul Nash, on the biology of long-term caregiving:The biology of long-term caregiving doesn't care whether you are caring for a spouse, a parent, or a child, but it leaves fingerprints on you. And gerontologists are becoming more interested in what those fingerprints look like, especially in autism parents. But more importantly, what changes those fingerprints?Connect with Dr. Paul NashUSC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology: https://gero.usc.edu/faculty/paul-nash-phd/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-nash-03676564/Connect with Biohacking AutismWebsite and full show notes: https://biohackautism.comFind the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and Amazon Music.SubscribeNew episodes weekly. Subscribe on your favorite podcast app and on YouTube at Biohacking Autism for more real solutions for people with autism and the ones who love them.Products and Resources MentionedCritical Questions for Ageing Societies (Dr. Paul Nash's book) - https://amzn.to/4djlCClPurpose: Dr. Paul Nash's co-authored book on aging societies, demographics, and ageism. Provides the broader research context for the conversation."How do family caregivers of older adults cope with relationship strain?" (Meyer et al., 2023, with Dr. Paul Nash) - https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/13607863.2023.2247353Purpose: The 2023 peer-reviewed paper that mapped the four core coping strategies (problem-focused, emotion-focused, avoidant, and meaning-focused) discussed in this episode. Open access.Medical DisclaimerThis episode is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your health protocol or your child's protocol. Ketamine is discussed in this episode in the context of treatment-resistant depression and is a regulated medication that requires direct medical supervision. Discuss biomarker testing and any new health protocol with a clinician who understands your full medical context before acting.Biohacking Autism with Nadia Elkhatib explores real solutions for autism anxiety, sleep challenges, gut health, MCAS, neuroinflammation, nervous system dysregulation, and caregiver health. Topics include autism caregiver health, biology of long-term caregiving, allostatic load, autism mom burnout, caregiver biomarkers, emotion-focused coping, caregiver isolation, autism gut-brain axis, microbially derived metabolites, microbiota transplant therapy, autism diagnostic biomarkers, functional medicine for autism, peptides for autism, autism parent burnout, longevity for caregivers, and integrative health strategies for autism families. New episodes weekly. Visit biohackautism.com.

Phospholipids may be the missing link in autism recovery. In this episode, Nadia Elkhatib sits down with Dr. Krishna Doniparthi, MD, founder of Functional Medicine Georgia, the Doniparthi Neurogen Academy, and Precision Nutrients, to unpack why autism support may need to start at the cell membrane and what that means for parents who feel like they have already tried everything.Dr. Doniparthi spent his career sitting between conventional family medicine and functional medicine before going further into cellular biology. His clinical framework centers on the cell membrane itself as the bottleneck that determines whether anything else parents are giving their child actually works. He calls phospholipids the one ring to rule them all in autism, and in this conversation he explains why.Inside this episode: how toxins move through the body and where they get stuck, why generational toxicology is not a mother's fault, the difference between sunflower and soy phospholipids, plasmalogens and where they fit alongside phospholipids, a 9.5 year old case study with measurable before and after data over five months, the starting protocol parents can begin this week, why caregivers need the same lipid framework, why phospholipids should come before NAD, and what preconception medicine could do to bend the autism curve at the population level.If you have ever stood in front of a cabinet of supplements wondering why nothing is moving the needle, this conversation gives you a deeper layer to look at. Phospholipids, plasmalogens, and the cell membrane. Step zero starts here.Connect with Dr. Krishna DoniparthiClinic, Functional Medicine Georgia: https://www.fmg.healthPrecision Nutrients: https://www.nutrients.healthDoniparthi Neurogen Academy: https://dnadr.orgFree ebook for autism parents: https://www.fmg.health/autismbookConnect with Biohacking AutismWebsite and full show notes: https://biohackautism.comFind the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and Amazon Music.SubscribeNew episodes weekly. Subscribe on your favorite podcast app and on YouTube at Biohacking Autism for more real solutions for people with autism and the ones who love them.Products and Resources MentionedPrecision Nutrients Essential Phospholipids - https://www.nutrients.health/product/pn-essential-phospholipids-16oz/USFUXCGDQS5AQFQZBG7SDU7TPurpose: Sunflower-based phospholipid blend with plasmalogen precursors. Dr. Doniparthi's core product for cell membrane support.Precision Nutrients Essential Vital Fatty Acids - https://www.nutrients.health/product/pn-essential-vital-fatty-acids-vfa-16oz/204Purpose: Essential fatty acids that support the same cellular framework as phospholipids.BodyBio Phosphatidylcholine (PC) - https://amzn.to/4tnwZimPurpose: Standalone phosphatidylcholine for cell membrane support.Natural Factors Phosphatidylserine (PS) - https://amzn.to/3OQP62hPurpose: Standalone phosphatidylserine for cognitive and stress support.Source Naturals Magnesium Malate - https://amzn.to/4ts3jATPurpose: Magnesium malate for bowel motility and detoxification support.Leucovorin (calcium folinate) - prescription onlyPurpose: Folate receptor antibody clearing. Available through traditional pharmacies, online pharmacies, and specialty compounding pharmacies. FDA approved for cerebral folate deficiency.MAPS practitioner directory - https://medmaps.orgPurpose: Find a practitioner trained in pediatric special needs and integrative medicine.Medical DisclaimerThis episode is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your health protocol or your child's protocol. Work with a practitioner who understands phospholipids and cellular medicine before starting any protocol.Biohacking Autism with Nadia Elkhatib explores real solutions for autism anxiety, sleep challenges, gut health, MCAS, neuroinflammation, nervous system dysregulation, and caregiver health. Topics include peptides for autism, functional medicine, bioregulators, vagus nerve stimulation, HRV training for caregivers, autism parent burnout, longevity for parents, and integrative health strategies for autism families. New episodes weekly. Visit biohackautism.com.

The autism urine test that detects 90% of cases with 100% specificity is here. In this episode of Biohacking Autism, Nadia Elkhatib sits down with Dr. Christina Flynn, the chemical engineer turned PhD researcher who designed the MDM System under Dr. James Adams at Arizona State University.Christina earned her PhD at ASU in December 2025 and now serves as Research Director at Autism Diagnostics Lab. She is also mom to Nico, her 14-year-old nonverbal son. The science she does in the lab is the same science she lives at home, and that lived experience shapes every part of this conversation.Topics covered: what microbially derived metabolites (MDMs) are, why p-cresol may permanently disable a key dopamine enzyme in the brain, why the new ASD-MDM phenotype could finally make autism treatment biological instead of behavioral, where Microbiota Transplant Therapy (MTT) currently sits with the FDA, why home fecal transplants are dangerous, and where families can access the MDM test today through analudos.com.From Dr. Christina Flynn, on the gut microbiome as a garden:Imagine the developing gut microbiome as a beautiful ecological system, an internal garden whose composition exerts profound influence on early neurodevelopment. Under certain conditions, dysbiotic microbial populations, analogous to invasive species, may expand disproportionately, introducing a distinct metabolic signature long before behavioral features become apparent. The MDM System detects these molecular footprints, allowing identification of aberrant metabolic patterns during a critical window of neurodevelopment.Connect with Dr. Christina FlynnAutism Diagnostics Lab: https://autismdiagnosticslab.comASU Autism/Asperger's Research Program: https://autism.asu.eduConnect with Biohacking AutismWebsite and full show notes: https://biohackautism.comFind the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and Amazon Music.SubscribeNew episodes weekly. Subscribe on your favorite podcast app and on YouTube at Biohacking Autism for more real solutions for people with autism and the ones who love them.Products and Resources MentionedMDM Test via Analutos - https://www.analutos.com/our-tests/combined-gut-health-test-autism-screener/Purpose: The autism urine test discussed in this episode. Order the gut health test or the autism screener add-on through Christina's research partner.Autism Diagnostics Lab - https://autismdiagnosticslab.comPurpose: The diagnostic lab where the MDM test will be available to families beginning May 2026, founded by the team behind the research at Arizona State University.Gut Brain Axis Therapeutics (GBAT) - https://gbat.comPurpose: The commercial development arm advancing Microbiota Transplant Therapy through clinical trials. Accredited investor inquiries only.ASU Autism/Asperger's Research Program - https://autism.asu.eduPurpose: Dr. James Adams's research program at Arizona State University. Source for trial enrollment updates and the microbiome donor request for adults born before 1960.Flynn et al., Elevated Microbially-Derived Metabolites in Autism (Research Square preprint, October 2025) - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12622171/Purpose: The peer-reviewed research behind the MDM System diagnostic.Flynn et al., Review of Elevated Para-Cresol in Autism and Possible Impact on Symptoms (IJMS, February 2025) - https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/26/4/1513Purpose: The comprehensive review covering 17 urinary studies that show p-cresol is consistently elevated in children with autism.Amazon Basics Epsom Salt Soak (Magnesium Sulfate USP) - https://amzn.to/4urHSATPurpose: Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate) for the sulfate-based bath Christina specifically references for sulfation pathway support.Ancient Minerals Magnesium Bath Flakes - https://amzn.to/4n1ePS0Purpose: Pure Zechstein magnesium chloride flakes for transdermal magnesium absorption. An alternative form some families prefer.NOW Foods Activated Charcoal - https://amzn.to/4tGJFBWPurpose: Activated charcoal capsules. Use only in small quantities and only under physician guidance.Morning Pep Pure Birch Xylitol - https://amzn.to/4n2x2yNPurpose: Birch-derived xylitol used as a sweetener that does not feed yeast.Medical DisclaimerThis episode is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your health protocol or your child's protocol. The MDM test is a screening tool, not a standalone diagnosis. Work with a clinician who understands gut-brain axis biology before acting on results.Biohacking Autism with Nadia Elkhatib explores real solutions for autism anxiety, sleep challenges, gut health, MCAS, neuroinflammation, nervous system dysregulation, and caregiver health. Topics include autism gut-brain axis, microbially derived metabolites, p-cresol, microbiota transplant therapy, autism diagnostic biomarkers, functional medicine for autism, peptides for autism, autism parent burnout, longevity for caregivers, and integrative health strategies for autism families. New episodes weekly. Visit biohackautism.com.

Peptides and bioregulators for autism are not part of the standard autism conversation. They should be. In this episode, Nadia Elkhatib sits down with Nathalie Niddam, holistic nutritionist, epigenetic coach, and host of the Longevity Podcast with over 400 episodes, to translate peptide and bioregulator protocols from the biohacking and longevity worlds into real solutions for autism families.Nadia has been a member of Nat's private community for over two years. This is a conversation two people who have been in the trenches together have never had on either of their shows, because it bridges two worlds that rarely meet: the autism biomedical community and the longevity research community.Together they cover BPC 157 for gut healing, Lorazotide for sealing tight junctions, and KPV for gut inflammation. They unpack the pineal gland bioregulator (Epitalon) and the 15 year Russian study that showed a one third reduction in mortality. They explore Pinealon for the brain and central nervous system, why bioregulators normalize function instead of pushing pathways up, and the bioregulator short list for autism families. The second half is for caregivers: sleep strategies, the Apollo Neuro, the bioregulator stack for parents, and why your longevity is your child's safety net. They close with how AI can connect the dots for complex chronic cases.If you care about autism anxiety, gut issues, sleep, and longevity for caregivers, this episode is a roadmap.Connect with Nathalie NiddamPodcast: Longevity with Nathalie NiddamWebsite and community: https://natniddam.comInstagram: @nathalieniddamConnect with Biohacking AutismWebsite and full show notes: https://biohackautism.comFind the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and Amazon Music.SubscribeNew episodes weekly. Subscribe on your favorite podcast app and on YouTube at Biohacking Autism for more real solutions for people with autism and the ones who love them.Products and Resources MentionedAUM Seal Oil - https://auum.ca/Purpose: Mammalian DHA source. Higher DHA content than fish oil. Import into the US is restricted. Educational reference only.Colostrum - https://armra.com/products/armra-unflavored-jarPurpose: Gut lining and immune support.Nature's Marvels bioregulators - https://integrativepeptides.com/product-category/naturesmarvels/Purpose: Natural oral bioregulators.NanoPep bioregulators - https://nanopep.net/products/Purpose: Synthetic sublingual bioregulator sprays and tablets. Partners with the Cavinson group.Epitide (NanoPep) - https://nanopep.net/products/epitide/Purpose: Pineal gland bioregulator in sublingual tablet form. Closest commercial equivalent to Epithalamin. Pinealon - https://integrativepeptides.com/product/epitalon-pinealon/Purpose: Brain and central nervous system bioregulator. Start very low for children.Thymus bioregulator (Thymalin) - https://vita-stream.com/a-6-thymus-peptide-bioregulator-vladonixPurpose: Normalizes immune function. Core caregiver stack item.Blood vessel bioregulator - https://integrativepeptides.com/product/blood-vessel-bioregulator/Purpose: Supports circulation. Often underpins bioregulator protocols.Liver bioregulator - https://vita-stream.com/a-7-svetinorm-liver-peptide-bioregulatorPurpose: Supports detox pathways. Can be sourced from desiccated liver products.Ancestral Supplements desiccated liver - https://amzn.to/3PgELwzPurpose: Whole food source of liver bioregulator and organ nutrients.Mara Labs sulforaphane - https://amzn.to/496kBMqPurpose: Broccoli-derived sulforaphane concentrate for detoxification pathway support.Apollo Neuro - apolloneuro.com/BiohackAutism - Save $99 Using Code "BIOHACKAUTISM" At CheckoutPurpose: Wearable that uses vibration to modulate HRV and nervous system state.Troscriptions Tro Zzz™ sleep remedy - https://troscriptions.com/collections/troches-for-sleep/products/tro-zzzPurpose: Sleep support formula.Troscriptions Tro Mune™ (Cordyceps) - https://troscriptions.com/collections/our-products/products/tro-munePurpose: Cordyceps-based formula with sleep and immune benefits.Somnox breathing pillow - https://somnox.com/Purpose: Soft device that regulates breathing and plays quiet music for sleep.Medical DisclaimerThis episode is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your health protocol or your child's protocol. Work with a practitioner who understands peptides and bioregulators before starting any protocol.Biohacking Autism with Nadia Elkhatib explores real solutions for autism anxiety, sleep challenges, gut health, MCAS, neuroinflammation, nervous system dysregulation, and caregiver health. Topics include peptides for autism, functional medicine, bioregulators, vagus nerve stimulation, HRV training for caregivers, autism parent burnout, longevity for parents, and integrative health strategies for autism families. New episodes weekly. Visit biohackautism.com.

Could vagus nerve stimulation be the most important tool the autism community hasn't heard about yet?Jon Hacker is the founder and CEO of Neurogear and the creator of ZenBud, the world's first ultrasound vagus nerve stimulator. His team has published clinical research showing 78.6% anxiety remission in four weeks using only five minutes of daily use. That number comes from a general anxiety study, not an autism-specific trial, but anxiety is one of the most undertreated comorbidities across the autism population, and autonomic dysregulation is considered a defining feature of the condition.In this episode, Jon explains the real difference between ultrasound, electrical, and vibration-based VNS devices and why the mechanism matters for results. He breaks down Hebbian learning and why consistent daily sessions build lasting nervous system resilience. And he describes how vagal toning works both as daily preventative maintenance and as an in-the-moment crisis interrupt when a meltdown is already escalating.Nadia shares her personal inappropriate sinus tachycardia diagnosis, developed from years of chronic crisis caregiving, and announces a 30-day tracking pilot she and her son Jimmy are running with Neurogear's science team. Results in Part 2.Use code BIOHACKAUTISM for 15% off ZenBud at zenbud.healthTopics: vagus nerve stimulation, autism anxiety, autonomic dysregulation, nervous system regulation, Hebbian learning, ultrasound vagus nerve stimulator, vagal toning, caregiver burnout.

Caregiver health is not a luxury for autism moms. It is a necessity. In this episode, gerontologist and biohacker Zora Benhamou explains why autism caregivers age up to a decade faster at the cellular level and what you can do about it starting this week.Zora breaks down perimenopause and menopause hormones, including progesterone, estrogen, and testosterone. She explains why hormone replacement therapy is safer than most doctors think and shares the sleep supplement stacks that actually work for women in midlife. We cover why extreme fasting backfires during menopause, why muscle is your most important longevity organ as a caregiver, and three free biohacking tools every autism mom can use today.If you have been running on cortisol, caffeine, and willpower for years, this conversation will change how you think about your body. Zora is the host of the Hack My Age podcast and runs one of the most active communities for women biohacking menopause.PRODUCTS & SUPPLEMENTS MENTIONEDMagnesium Breakthrough, powder form (Bioptimizers) — Sleep supportSleep Troche (5-HTP + GABA + L-theanine) (Troscriptions) — Sleep supportSpermidine — Sleep and longevity supportGlycine — Sleep supportInositol — Sleep and anxiety supportGABA — Sleep supportLavender capsules — Sleep and calming supportHerbatonin (herbal melatonin) — Natural melatonin alternativeBlue blocking glasses — Circadian rhythm supportRed light therapy device — Cellular health and recoveryProgesterone cream, transdermal (Onas Natural) — Hormone supportProgesterone + melatonin oil (Karen Martel formula) — Combined hormone and sleep supportABOUT ZORA BenhamouZora Benhamou is a gerontologist (Master’s from USC), biohacker, and host of the Hack My Age podcast. She has interviewed over 300 women across five continents about their experience with menopause and aging. She runs the Biohacking Menopause community, one of the most active private groups for women navigating midlife health. Zora speaks six languages, has lived in eight countries, and is a certified Oxygen Advantage instructor and sports nutrition coach.CONNECT WITH ZORAWebsite: hackmyage.comPodcast: Hack My AgeCommunity: Biohacking MenopauseCONNECT WITH BIOHACKING AUTISMWebsite: biohackautism.comInstagram: @biohackingautismThis podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult with qualified healthcare professionals before making changes to your health protocol.Biohacking Autism with Nadia Elkhatib explores evidence-informed integrative approaches for autism, including peptides, bioregulators, functional medicine, gut health, nervous system regulation, supplements, and caregiver health. Whether you are a parent navigating a new diagnosis or a veteran autism mom looking for what works, this podcast brings you the science, the strategies, and the community.Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with another autism parent who needs it.

Autism AI is no longer a concept. It is an app on your phone.Elizabeth Horn spent 28 years collecting data on her autistic daughter, Sophia. She filled binders, tracked seizures by hand, and installed sensors in her daughter's classroom. Along the way, she discovered that CO2 levels triggered seizures, that resistance training brought meltdowns to zero, and that 87% of autistic kids have motor disorders that often get misread as intellectual disability.Now Elizabeth and her team at the 2M Foundation have built Count AI, a free AI agent that lives on your phone, stores your child's entire health history, finds patterns no human brain could catch, and has already predicted seizures a month in advance. In this episode, she walks through exactly how it works, what families can start doing today, and why she believes parent-driven data collection will transform autism care for everyone, not just those with resources.Whether your child was diagnosed yesterday or twenty years ago, this conversation shows you what is possible when families own their data and put AI to work on it.Topics covered: autism AI tools, seizure prediction, autism apps and trackers, CO2 and seizure triggers, exercise as medicine for autism meltdowns, motor disorders in autism, presuming competence, autism gut health, microbiome testing, wearable health data, the MOVE initiative, brain-computer interfaces, and what to do the day you get an autism diagnosis.Guest: Elizabeth Horn, Founder of the 2M Foundation, Co-Founder of the Autism Impact Fund, documentary filmmaker (Finding the Words, In Our Own Hands), and published researcher on motor function in autism.LINKS & RESOURCES:🔗 Count AI: https://www.thecountaiproject.com/🔗 2M Foundation: https://2mfoundation.org/🔗 Finding the Words documentary: https://youtu.be/fYu5jOpq7dA?si=hzNUZZFPGgDIaDpw 🔗 In Our Own Hands documentary: https://docuseek2.com/bf-iooh🔗 Arome Biosciences (microbiome testing): https://www.arome-science.com/swipe-stool-collection-kits/🔗 The Autism Revolution by Martha Herbert: https://amzn.to/4moiJUY🔗 Creative Destruction of Medicine by Eric Topol: https://amzn.to/3PXkoEF🔗 MOVE Initiative: https://2mfoundation.org/initiatives/🔗 Anat Baniel Method: https://www.anatbanielmethod.com/🔗 Count AI Webinar (April 22, 2026 | 2:00-2:45 PM PST): email [email protected] to register🎙️ Listen on Podcast Platforms: https://biohackingautism.captivate.fm/listenBiohacking Autism is hosted by Nadia Elkhatib. This podcast explores evidence-informed approaches to autism through functional medicine, integrative health, and biohacking strategies for autism families. New episodes cover autism supplements, autism gut health, peptides, sleep, anxiety, longevity, and health technology that support real outcomes for people with autism. Subscribe and leave a review to help other autism parents find this show. Connect with Nadia:Website: biohackautism.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nadiaelkhatibInstagram: @biohackingautism

Anxiety in autism is not a behavioral problem; it's physiological. And until you understand that, nothing else moves forward.In this solo episode, Nadia breaks down the biological root causes of severe anxiety in autism, shares her 21-year-old son Jimmy's full story, and opens up about her own health crisis as a caregiver. This isn't theoretical. It's the real protocol that transformed their daily lives, told with the honesty and specificity that only comes from living it.You'll learn why Jimmy's paralyzing anxiety episodes were driven by mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), hidden food sensitivities, and environmental triggers like synthetic fragrances. You'll hear how Nadia was diagnosed with inappropriate sinus tachycardia (IST) and rebuilt her own nervous system without surgery or medication, taking her HRV from single digits to the 50s. And you'll walk away with a complete toolkit for autism anxiety treatment: supplements, peptides, vagal toning devices, limbic system retraining programs, and the emergency protocol they use when anxiety spikes in real time.This episode is still an ongoing story. Jimmy is doing so much better, but this is an active battle. The family continues working on root causes every day while managing the anxiety in real time. There's no neat ending here, just real progress.Whether you're a parent watching your child suffer through anxiety you can't explain, an autistic adult navigating your own biology, or a caregiver whose own nervous system is running on fumes, this episode delivers root causes, fast-acting tools, and long-term protocols you can start using today.Topics covered: anxiety in autism, autism anxiety symptoms and treatment, physiological vs. behavioral anxiety, MCAS and histamine reactions, food sensitivities (sugar, cocoa, high-histamine foods), environmental triggers (mold, fragrances, seasonal allergens), Graves' disease and thyroid dysfunction, nervous system retraining and dysregulation, vagus nerve stimulation and vagal toning, autism fight or flight, Primal Trust limbic system retraining, DNRS, Gupta Program, magnolia bark extract (DHHB), taurine, glycine, electrolytes, oxytocin nasal spray, Selank (subcutaneous), Quicksilver Peace Serum, Apollo Neuro, Sensai, BrainTap, blood sugar monitoring, HRV training, supplements for autism anxiety, strength training for anxiety, caregiver nervous system regulation, and the family-wide protocol.All supplements and resources mentioned are linked in the show notes.Popular Topics Include: Autism Anxiety, Anxiety in Autism, Autism Anxiety Treatment, Autism and Social Anxiety, High Functioning Autism and Anxiety, MCAS and Anxiety, Vagus Nerve Anxiety, Autism Fight or Flight, Supplements for Autism Anxiety, Nervous System Retraining, Autism Anxiety Symptoms, Autism and Anxiety in Adults, Autism and Anxiety in Children, Selank for Anxiety, Functional Medicine Autism, MCAS Autism, What Triggers Autism Meltdowns, Caregiver Anxiety, HRV and Anxiety, Vagus Nerve Stimulation Autism, Biohacking AutismBiohacking Autism is hosted by Nadia Elkhatib. This podcast explores evidence-informed approaches to autism through functional medicine, integrative health, and biohacking strategies for autism families. New episodes cover autism supplements, autism gut health, peptides, sleep, anxiety, longevity, and health technology that support real outcomes for people with autism. Subscribe and leave a review to help other autism parents find this show. Connect with Nadia: Website: biohackautism.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nadiaelkhatib Instagram: @biohackingautism

Autism research breakthrough: Professor Haitham Amal, Ph.D. from Harvard and Hebrew University discovered that a single overactive molecule in the brain may drive autism symptoms, and blocking it reversed those symptoms in animal models. Nadia Elkhatib sits down with Prof. Amal to break down what this means for autism families.This conversation covers the science in plain language: what nitric oxide does in the brain, how it connects to the mTOR pathway, why his findings suggest girls with autism may be massively underdiagnosed, and what this could mean for treatment in the coming years.All resources are linked in the show notes at biohackautism.com.Biohacking Autism is hosted by Nadia Elkhatib. This podcast explores evidence-informed approaches to autism through functional medicine, integrative health, and biohacking strategies for autism families. New episodes cover autism supplements, autism gut health, peptides, sleep, anxiety, longevity, and health technology that support real outcomes for people with autism.Subscribe and leave a review to help other autism parents find this show.

Autism recovery is possible. When Tracy Slepcevic's son Noah was diagnosed with autism, doctors told her to lower her expectations. She refused, and today Noah works full time, drives, travels, and lives independently. Tracy is the founder of Autism Health Inc., bestselling author of Warrior Mom, and one of the newest members of the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) under HHS.Tracy joins Nadia Elkhatib to share Noah's full recovery story and a preview of the groundbreaking science coming to the 2026 Autism Health Summit.Topics include: gut health and the autism-gut-brain connection, plasmalogens and Dr. Dayan Goodenowe's research, PANS and PANDAS (and two affordable treatment options most families don't know about), mesenchymal stem cell therapy, and the real conversation happening at the federal level around autism research.If you've been told autism is incurable, this episode is for you.Use code AUTISM50 for $50 off any in-person ticket to the 2026 Autism Health Summit.All resources are linked in the show notes at biohackautism.com.Biohacking Autism is hosted by Nadia Elkhatib. This podcast explores evidence-informed approaches to autism through functional medicine, integrative health, and biohacking strategies for autism families. New episodes cover autism supplements, autism gut health, peptides, sleep, anxiety, longevity, and health technology that support real outcomes for people with autism.Subscribe and leave a review to help other autism parents find this show.

Most of us are trying to manage our health — or our children's health — without any real data. No tracking. No organization. No patterns. Just guessing.In this solo episode, Nadia breaks down exactly how to build a complete family health data system from scratch. She covers the difference between passive data (wearables like the Oura Ring, Whoop, and Apple Watch) and active data (labs, imaging, symptom logs), explains why Apple Health is the central hub for all of it, and shares the exact Google Drive folder structure and master lab spreadsheet she uses for her own family.You'll also learn how to use a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) to uncover hidden drivers of anxiety, mood crashes, and sleep disruption — and how to feed all of this data into AI tools to find patterns your doctor will never spot on their own.This episode is for autism parents, caregivers, and anyone who wants to go from reactive to proactive with their family's health. One device, one folder, one spreadsheet. Start there.Key TakeawaysYou're already collecting data — you just need to organize it. Your phone, your wearable, and your doctor's patient portal all have data right now. The system Nadia describes doesn't require starting from scratch.Passive data = no effort. Wearables (Oura, Whoop, Apple Watch) collect heart rate, HRV, sleep stages, steps, and recovery automatically. Apple Health acts as the single hub that unifies all of it.HRV (heart rate variability) is the single most important metric for nervous system health. It reflects mental health resilience, stress load, and recovery — and it's tracked passively overnight while you sleep.A CGM is one of the most powerful tools for autism families. Glucose spikes drive anxiety. Blood sugar crashes affect mood and energy. Sleep disruption is often metabolic. A 10-day stint can reveal patterns that no lab panel will catch.Your active data is scattered — and you're legally entitled to all of it. Log into LabCorp, Quest, all patient portals, and imaging centers. Download everything. You own it.The master lab spreadsheet is a game-changer. One spreadsheet per family member, tracking test name, date, value, and reference range over time. Doctors love it because it gives them context they can never pull from paper labs.Symptom logging doesn't have to be complex. A simple iPhone note with date, description, severity (1–5 or 1–10), and any changes to supplements or meds is enough. Consistency matters more than detail.AI turns data into insight. Once you have wearable data, lab spreadsheets, and symptom logs, you can feed them into AI tools like ChatGPT to identify correlations — supplements ↔ behaviors, labs ↔ symptoms — and build smarter questions for your doctor.Products, Tools & Resources MentionedWearablesOura RingSleep, HRV, recovery, readinesshttps://amzn.to/4rwUMvoWhoopWorkout strain, exercise recoveryhttps://amzn.to/40wtI4rApple WatchGeneral passive tracking, fitness projectshttps://amzn.to/4sdrxyUMonitoring ToolsCGM — Continuous Glucose MonitorReal-time blood sugar tracking (upper arm sensor, 10–14 days)https://amzn.to/40oIESdSoftware & PlatformsApple HealthCentral data hub — aggregates wearable and iPhone dataBuilt-in (iOS)Google DriveFamily health records storage and organizationdrive.google.comLabCorp Patient PortalDownload historical labshttps://patient.labcorp.com/Quest Patient PortalDownload historical labshttps://myquest.questdiagnostics.com/23andMeRaw genetic data download23andme.comBiohacking Autism is hosted by Nadia Elkhatib. This podcast explores evidence-informed approaches to autism through functional medicine, integrative health, and biohacking strategies for autism families. New episodes cover autism supplements, autism gut health, peptides, sleep, anxiety, longevity, and health technology that support real outcomes for people with autism. Subscribe and leave a review to help other autism parents find this show. Connect with Nadia: Website: biohackautism.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nadiaelkhatib Instagram: @biohackingautism

Autism peptides and bioregulators explained: Nadia Elkhatib shares the exact peptide protocol her family uses, including GLP-1s, Cerebrolysin, Selank, and SS-31. If you're an autism parent exploring biomedical interventions, this episode breaks down what each peptide does, why we chose it, and what we've seen.You'll learn why GLP-1s are far more than weight loss drugs (brain protection, neuroinflammation, MCAS), why Cerebrolysin may be one of the most powerful neuro-repair tools for autism families, how Selank became the go-to for Jimmy's anxiety, and how bioregulators fit into the long-game picture of cellular health and longevity.All supplements and resources mentioned are linked in the show notes at biohackautism.com.Biohacking Autism is hosted by Nadia Elkhatib. This podcast explores evidence-informed approaches to autism through functional medicine, integrative health, and biohacking strategies for autism families. New episodes cover autism supplements, autism gut health, peptides, sleep, anxiety, longevity, and health technology that support real outcomes for people with autism.Subscribe and leave a review to help other autism parents find this show.

Autism supplements that most families have never heard of: peptides. Nadia Elkhatib sits down with Taylor and Hunter Williams, two of the leading voices in the peptide and biohacking space, to break down the peptides that are changing outcomes for families navigating autism, longevity, and health optimization.Taylor and Hunter share what they've learned from years of hands-on peptide use, which compounds they keep coming back to, and what they think most people get wrong about peptides. Whether you're brand new to peptides or deep into your own protocol, this conversation cuts through the noise and gets to what actually works.All supplements and resources are linked in the show notes at biohackautism.com.Biohacking Autism is hosted by Nadia Elkhatib. This podcast explores evidence-informed approaches to autism through functional medicine, integrative health, and biohacking strategies for autism families. New episodes cover autism supplements, autism gut health, peptides, sleep, anxiety, longevity, and health technology that support real outcomes for people with autism.Subscribe and leave a review to help other autism parents find this show.Full disclosure: Nadia is a member of the Axion Collective, and the weekly AMAs with Hunter and Taylor have been a game-changer for her family.Resources and product links mentioned in this episode are listed below. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before starting any new supplement, peptide, or hormone protocol — especially for children.Resources & Links MentionedHunter Williams:Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5aVo13w6OaaGoZzqoJpBkTBook: https://amzn.to/4r0VsJhInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hunterwilliamscoaching/Taylor Williams:Instagram & YouTube: @taylorwilliamscoachingLink tree with coaching info in bio: linktr.ee/taylormreidRxOwl (Hormone Doctor Matching Platform):Coming Soon - https://rxowl.com — $19 one-time fee to get matched with a hormone doctorThe Axion Collective:https://theaxioncollective.mn.co/share/vWCSJ5yyKzlQVHZi — Private coaching community for peptides, hormones, and health optimizationSupplements Mentioned:L-theanine (liquid form) — https://amzn.to/3N5y3IEMagnesium L-Threonate - https://amzn.to/473YDIXMagnesium (Glycinate) - https://amzn.to/3P42YFLEquipment Mentioned:Bimini Oxidative Tub — https://biminihydrotherapy.com/ (Locations for in-person use: https://biminihydrotherapy.com/locations)Vibration plate — https://powerplate.com/Tonal home gym — https://tonal.com/Biohacking Autism:Website: biohackautism.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/biohackautismYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@BiohackingAutismNadia Elkhatib is a health researcher, biohacker, and the host of Biohacking Autism. With a master's degree in Computer Science and years of experience in Silicon Valley, Nadia brings a systems-thinking approach to complex health challenges. Her journey into functional medicine and biohacking began over two decades ago while navigating autism alongside her son, Jimmy — an experience that transformed her understanding of what's possible when you move beyond conventional approaches and start asking "why is the body struggling?" Today, Nadia is dedicated to sharing cutting-edge protocols, expert insights, and practical strategies with families who refuse to settle for "there's nothing more we can do.”Biohacking Autism is hosted by Nadia Elkhatib. This podcast explores evidence-informed approaches to autism through functional medicine, integrative health, and biohacking strategies for autism families. New episodes cover autism supplements, autism gut health, peptides, sleep, anxiety, longevity, and health technology that support real outcomes for people with autism. Subscribe and leave a review to help other autism parents find this show. Connect with Nadia:Website: biohackautism.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nadiaelkhatibInstagram: @biohackingautismMedical DisclaimerNothing discussed in this episode is medical advice. Hunter and Taylor are educators and coaches — they are not your doctor, and neither is Nadia. Especially when discussing children, please work with a qualified practitioner before trying anything you hear on this show. This conversation is about education and awareness — giving you the language and the questions to bring to your child's care team.

Caregiver heart health is the silent killer no one talks about. Heart attacks and strokes kill more women than all cancers combined and more men than any other chronic disease, yet most autism caregivers in chronic survival mode have never been told to scan their arteries. In this episode, Nadia sits down with biohacker Simon Campbell to map a real heart-attack and stroke prevention plan.We cover the CIMT scan your doctor probably won't order ($250, no radiation, 10 minutes), why plaque burden matters more than artery age, the difference between soft plaque and calcified plaque, ApoB and Lp little a (the two cholesterol markers that actually predict your risk), why Bempedoic acid (Nexletol) is better than a statin for many people, and how Simon reversed his plaque 10 percent in three months without statins.For autism caregivers, this is the prevention conversation no one is having. Real solutions for autism families and the caregivers who love them.Connect with Simon CampbellYouTube: @SimonTheBiohackerSubstack: simonthebiohacker.substack.comConnect with Biohacking AutismWebsite and full show notes: https://biohackingautism.comRESOURCES MENTIONED:Scans & ProvidersCardioRisk (nationwide CIMT scanning): cardiorisk.com / 801-855-6775 / [email protected] (alternative CIMT provider): vasolabs.comMedications Discussed (talk to your doctor)Bempedoic acid (Nexletol): cholesterol-lowering, liver-only mechanismEzetimibe (Zetia): blocks cholesterol absorption in the gutCholestyramine: bile acid sequestrant, approved since 1973PCSK9 inhibitors (Repatha): injectable, the big gun for crushing ApoB/LDLEmpagliflozin (Jardiance): SGLT2 inhibitor for insulin resistance (alternatives: https://agelessrx.com/search/sglt2)Pioglitazone (Actos): insulin sensitizerBlood Tests to Request:Standard lipid panel (includes LDL)Apolipoprotein B (ApoB): not standard, must be requestedLipoprotein(a) / Lp(a): one-time test, genetically determinedHbA1c: average blood sugar/insulin resistance markerhsCRP: inflammatory markerSubscribeNew episodes weekly. Subscribe on your favorite podcast app and on YouTube at Biohacking Autism for more real solutions for people with autism and the ones who love them.Medical DisclaimerThis podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not medical advice and is not a substitute for working with a qualified healthcare professional. Always consult your doctor before making changes to your health regimen.Biohacking Autism explores evidence-informed integrative approaches for autism families: gut health, peptides, supplementation, sleep, anxiety, longevity, and the science behind functional medicine for people with autism.

Autism sleep problems affect 40 to 80% of people on the spectrum, and most families are told melatonin is the only option. Nadia Elkhatib breaks down the personalized sleep toolkits she built for every member of her family, including her son Jimmy who is on the autism spectrum, her husband, her youngest son Ramsey, and herself as a woman navigating menopause.You'll learn why sleep is foundational to healing, focus, and longevity, and how disrupted circadian rhythms, low GABA, and cortisol imbalances can sabotage rest, especially in the autism community. Nadia walks through the specific supplements, environmental changes, wearable tech, and timing strategies that transformed sleep for four very different biologies.Topics covered: melatonin dosing for autism, magnesium glycinate vs. threonate, the DSIP peptide, mouth taping, 8 Sleep temperature optimization, SolTech sleep system, vagus nerve stimulation devices, phosphatidylserine for cortisol, MCT oil for overnight glucose stability, spermidine, early dinner timing, and hormone replacement therapy for sleep.All supplements, tools, and research sources are linked in the show notes at biohackautism.com.Biohacking Autism is hosted by Nadia Elkhatib. This podcast explores evidence-informed approaches to autism through functional medicine, integrative health, and biohacking strategies for autism families. New episodes cover autism supplements, autism gut health, peptides, sleep, anxiety, longevity, and health technology that support real outcomes for people with autism.Subscribe and leave a review to help other autism parents find this show.

Autism supplements and daily health hacks that actually work: five simple, affordable things Nadia Elkhatib and her family do every single day, including for her son Jimmy who has autism and is highly sensitive to new protocols.Each hack comes with the science behind it, real dosing details, and honest notes on what to watch for if you or your child is sensitive. You'll learn the 3-supplement immune stack that ended months-long illnesses, why magnesium malate is the constipation fix most doctors skip, a natural UTI prevention strategy, the electrolyte mistake causing heart racing, and the one dietary change that cleared psoriasis after years of failed treatments.All supplements and products are linked in the show notes at biohackautism.com.Biohacking Autism is hosted by Nadia Elkhatib. This podcast explores evidence-informed approaches to autism through functional medicine, integrative health, and biohacking strategies for autism families. New episodes cover autism supplements, autism gut health, peptides, sleep, anxiety, longevity, and health technology that support real outcomes for people with autism.Subscribe and leave a review to help other autism parents find this show.

What happens when traditional approaches aren't enough — and you start asking better questions? In this trailer episode, host Nadia Elkhatib shares the personal journey that led her from Silicon Valley tech to full-time health researcher, why biohacking matters for the autism community, and what you can expect from this podcast. Whether you're a parent searching for real answers, a caregiver looking for support, or someone with autism exploring new strategies, this is your invitation to join a community where science meets hope. Subscribe now — new episodes drop weekly starting March 1, 2026.Nadia Elkhatib is a health researcher, biohacker, and the host of Biohacking Autism. With a master's degree in Computer Science and years of experience in Silicon Valley, Nadia brings a systems-thinking approach to complex health challenges. Her journey into functional medicine and biohacking began over two decades ago while navigating autism alongside her son, Jimmy — an experience that transformed her understanding of what's possible when you move beyond conventional approaches and start asking "why is the body struggling?" Today, Nadia is dedicated to sharing cutting-edge protocols, expert insights, and practical strategies with families who refuse to settle for "there's nothing more we can do.”Biohacking Autism is hosted by Nadia Elkhatib. This podcast explores evidence-informed approaches to autism through functional medicine, integrative health, and biohacking strategies for autism families. New episodes cover autism supplements, autism gut health, peptides, sleep, anxiety, longevity, and health technology that support real outcomes for people with autism. Subscribe and leave a review to help other autism parents find this show. Connect with Nadia: Website: biohackautism.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nadiaelkhatib Instagram: @biohackingautism