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Fill YOUR Cup First

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Welcome to Episode 273 of Autism Parenting Secrets.

This week’s episode comes from the MAPS Fall Conference, where I sat down with Dr. Tom Moorcroft.

Dr. Tom treats some of the sickest, most sensitive patients—but this conversation wasn’t about lab results or protocols. It was about presence, modeling, and the love that fuels real healing.

The truth is simple but often overlooked: your child is always watching, always absorbing. They don’t just hear your words—they feel your energy.

If you want them to be resilient and open to growth, you have to show them how.

The secret this week is…

Fill YOUR Cup First

You'll Discover:

How Filling Your Own Tank First Makes You a Stronger Parent (8:10)
Why Modeling Behavior Is More Powerful Than Demanding It (11:29)
The Surprising Truth: Your Child Is Always Listening (13:28)
How Turning Supplements & Food Changes Into Acts of Love Shifts Everything (17:35)
The Unforgettable “I See You In There” Moment That Proves Presence Heals (21:18)
Why Acceptance Opens the Door to Action and Growth (37:45)
How Course Correction—Not Perfection—Creates Lasting Change (46:28)

About Our Guest:

Dr. Tom Moorcroft, DO, is one of the most respected voices in complex chronic illness recovery and America’s Premier Lyme Disease Educator. He is the founder of the Lyme Disease Practitioner Certification & Mentorship Program and host of The Lyme Insider podcast, where he trains clinicians to master the art and science of treating Lyme disease, tick-borne co-infections, mold illness, and infection-induced autoimmune conditions like PANS/PANDAS.

With over 15 years of frontline experience, Dr. Tom blends cutting-edge science with practical, results-driven strategies to solve medical mysteries others often miss. He is a Fellow of the Medical Academy of Pediatric & Special Needs (FMAPS), an ILADS Fellow, and a former acting President, Board Member, and Committee Chair of ILADS.

Trusted by patients and practitioners alike—from highly sensitive individuals to children with neuroinflammatory challenges—Dr. Tom’s mission is clear: raise the standard of care and empower more healers to deliver lasting results. tommoorcroft.com

Learn more:

Medical Practice → OriginsOfHealth.com
Practitioner Training → LymeTraining.org
YouTube → @TomMoorcroft
Instagram → @drtommoorcroft
LinkedIn → @tommoorcroftdo
Facebook → @OriginsOfHealth
The Lyme Insider Podcast

Additional Resources:

To learn more about personalized 1:1 support, go to www.elevatehowyounavigate.com
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