Mother's Guide Through Autism
This podcast is to inspire, support, and build community for mothers raising children with autism. Brigitte Shipman is the host and creator of this podcast and it has been inspired by her son Joseph who has been living with autism for the last 32 years. Together, Brigitte and Joseph hope to offer mothers of autistic children hope for the future. They will be sharing what they have learned in their journey as well as have expert guests on the show to give you knowledge, resources, insights, and inspiration.
Mother's Guide Through Autism
Transforming Behavior Through Nutrition with Sonya Bell
Can what your child eats really affect their behavior?
In this episode of the Mother’s Guide Through Autism podcast, Brigitte speaks with Sonya Bell—a registered nurse, autism mom, and integrative nutrition health coach—about the powerful connection between food and behavior in neurodivergent children.
After both her son and daughter were diagnosed with developmental differences, Sonya began exploring the role of nutrition.
From removing food additives to embracing whole, clean eating, Sonya shares the steps that helped her son thrive emotionally and behaviorally—and how you can begin making changes too.
You’ll also hear about her inspiring book Moving Forward: Details of an Autism Journey, and the importance of hope, self-care, and community support on this path.
💡 Topics we cover include:
- Food journaling
- Top 3 dietary changes to support neurodivergent kids
- Family-wide nutrition shifts that work
- Faith, resilience, and parental self-care
- Tools and programs to support your journey
Episode Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:52 Sonya Bell Background
04:06 Early Diagnosis and Challenges
08:07 Exploring Integrative Nutrition
11:38 Discovering the Link Between Food and Behavior
15:23 Top Nutrition Tips for Neurodivergent Children
16:55 Blossom Coaching Program
18:31 Sonya's Book: Moving Forward
20:42 Faith and Family Support
22:33 Advice for Moms and Caregivers
27:59 Contact Information
🎧 Listen now and discover how nutrition might be the missing piece in your child’s journey—and your own.
🔗 Resources & Links
Sonya's Website:
https://www.beyondradianthc.com/
Sonya's Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/beyondradiant422/
Sonya's Books:
https://www.beyondradianthc.com/category/all-products
Purchase my book A Mother's Guide Through Autism:
https://www.mothersguidethroughautism.com/book
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