MAPS: Healing Tomorrow's Future

Medical Academy of Pediatrics and Special Needs
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Better outcomes start with better conversations. The MAPS Podcast features leading clinicians, researchers, allied health professionals, and innovators sharing the latest insights in personalized medicine and complex chronic care. Explore emerging research, clinical pearls, and real-world approaches that help practitioners improve outcomes and deliver more effective, patient-centered care. Join us as we work to transform healthcare—one patient, one family, and one practitioner at a time. Together, we're building a future where every individual has the opportunity to heal, grow, and thrive.

  1. 4d ago

    Why Methyl B12 Still Matters in Autism and Complex Pediatric Care

    Foundational therapies still matter. In this episode, we speak with Dr. Kurt Woeller about methyl B12, organic acid testing, pattern recognition, functional medicine, and biomedical autism care. We explore how clinicians can use testing without getting overwhelmed, why gut health and nutrient status matter, and how foundational strategies can support children with complex needs. - - - - - About the Guest: Dr. Kurt Woeller, DO, FMAPS, is a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, integrative functional medicine physician, and Chief Medical Officer at Mosaic Diagnostics. With nearly 30 years of clinical experience, Dr. Woeller specializes in complex chronic health disorders and biomedical autism interventions. He is an international lecturer, author, and education director of the Integrative Medicine Academy and Autism Recovery System, where he helps clinicians and families use specialized diagnostic testing, pattern recognition, and foundational health strategies. - - - - - Social Handles: Website: https://mysunrisecenter.com and https://drwoeller.substack.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/functional.sunrise Podcast: https://functionalmedicinedoctalk.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunriseMedicalCenter YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IntegrativeMedicineAcademy - - - - - Medical Academy of Pediatrics & Special Needs (MAPS) Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.medmaps.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/MAPSNFP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/medmapsofficial/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/maps-medical⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@medmaps.org⁠ - - - - - PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please subscribe and share. This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/

  2. 5d ago

    Nanosilver: The New (Old) Kid on the Block

    In this episode of Healing Tomorrow’s Future, Kathy Morris, Director of Operations for MAPS, speaks with Lela Iduna, MD, FACEP, IFMCP, FMAPS, about the history, mechanisms of action, and potential clinical applications of nanosilver. Dr. Iduna explains how silver interacts with pathogens through multiple pathways—including disrupting cell membranes, interfering with cellular metabolism, and inhibiting the formation of biofilms that can allow bacteria, viruses, and fungi to persist despite conventional treatment. Drawing on her experience in emergency and functional medicine, Dr. Iduna discusses the use of silver in patients with chronic infections, including Lyme disease and infections associated with PANS/PANDAS. She also reviews different methods of administration, considerations surrounding product quality and sensitivity, and the current research on safety and effectiveness. Throughout the conversation, she emphasizes the need for clinicians to understand both the underlying mechanisms and the limitations of the available evidence when considering silver as part of an individualized treatment approach. This episode is a must-watch for clinicians treating patients with chronic or recurrent infections, Lyme disease, PANS/PANDAS, biofilm-related illness, or other complex inflammatory conditions. It will be particularly valuable for functional and integrative practitioners seeking a clearer understanding of nanosilver’s potential clinical applications, safety considerations, and place within an individualized, systems-based treatment approach.

  3. Aug 11

    Phospholipids, Plasmalogens, and Cellular Restoration

    Cellular healing starts with the membrane. In this episode, we speak with Dr. Krishna Doniparthi about phospholipids, plasmalogens, lipid replacement therapy, environmental toxins, mitochondrial function, and cellular detoxification. We explore why membrane repair may be foundational for brain health, energy, detox, and long-term resilience in complex chronic illness. - - - - - About the Guest: Dr. Krishna Doniparthi, MD, is a board-certified physician with more than 25 years of clinical experience specializing in family medicine, obesity medicine, and functional and regenerative health. As the Medical Director of Functional Medicine Georgia and founder of the Doniparthi Neurogen Academy, Dr. Doniparthi is a pioneer in lipid replacement therapy and cellular restoration. His work focuses on how essential fatty acids, phospholipids, and plasmalogens support cell membrane integrity and protect against damage from environmental toxins, mold, heavy metals, and chronic inflammation. - - - - - Social Handles: Website: https://www.fmg.health Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/krishnadoniparthi LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krishna-doniparthi-m-d-6322507 - - - - - Medical Academy of Pediatrics & Special Needs (MAPS) Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.medmaps.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/MAPSNFP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/medmapsofficial/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/maps-medical⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@medmaps.org - - - - - PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please subscribe and share. This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/

  4. Aug 6

    The Scientific Paradigm Shift

    Why do some patients respond well to an intervention while others—with seemingly similar clinical presentations—improve only partially or not at all? In this episode of Healing Tomorrow’s Future, host Honey Rinicella, Executive Director, MAPS, speaks with Dr. Krishna Doniparthi, MD, FMAPS, about the cellular factors that may help explain these differences and the scientific paradigm shift needed to move medicine from a largely reactive model toward a more proactive approach. Dr. Doniparthi examines the foundational role of fatty acids, phospholipids, and plasmalogens in cellular structure and function, including the ability of cells and mitochondria to receive and utilize nutrients, medications, and other therapeutic supports. Using the framework of “damage control” followed by “damage repair,” he discusses why identifying ongoing sources of cellular injury—such as infections, environmental toxins, poor nutrition, and gut dysbiosis—may be essential before rebuilding damaged cellular membranes and improving the effectiveness of broader treatment protocols.

  5. Aug 4

    Supporting the Endothelium in Lyme, PANS/PANDAS, and Chronic Illness

    Chronic fatigue may not be only a mitochondrial issue. In this episode, we speak with Dr. Casey Kelley about the endothelium, glycocalyx, vascular inflammation, Lyme disease, mold toxicity, Long COVID, and vector-borne illness. We explore why blood vessel health may affect stamina, brain fog, recovery, and how clinicians can begin supporting endothelial repair in complex chronic illness. - - - - - About the Guest: Dr. Casey Kelley, MD, ABoIM, is a pioneering leader in functional medicine and the founder and medical director of Case Integrative Health. A board-certified family and integrative medicine physician, Dr. Kelley blends advanced conventional science with innovative root-cause therapies to address complex chronic illnesses, including Lyme disease, mold toxicity, Long COVID, and systemic vascular dysfunction. Her patient-centered approach is informed by her own journey overcoming complex invisible illnesses, making her a passionate advocate for helping patients reclaim vitality and long-term health. Website: https://www.caseintegrativehealth.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcaseykelley Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CaseIntegrativeHealth - - - - - About the Host: Dr. Lindsey Wells, ND, is a pioneering leader in integrative naturopathic medicine and a dedicated practitioner specializing in pediatric and complex chronic care. A naturopathic physician with extensive clinical expertise, Dr. Wells blends natural modalities with modern root-cause diagnostics to address complex neurodevelopmental and chronic conditions, including PANDAS/PANS, autism, Lyme disease, and mold illness. Her compassionate, patient-centered approach focuses on uncovering underlying health imbalances, making her a passionate advocate for empowering families and helping patients reclaim vitality and long-term health. Website: http://lindseywellsnd.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lindseywellsnd - - - - - Medical Academy of Pediatrics & Special Needs (MAPS) Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.medmaps.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/MAPSNFP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/medmapsofficial/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/maps-medical⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@medmaps.org - - - - - PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please subscribe and share. This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/

  6. Jul 29

    Clostridia-Associated Metabolic Patterns in Autism

    In this episode of Healing Tomorrow's Future, Honey Rinicella welcomes registered dietitian Lindsay Goddard, RD, LD/N, for a clinical discussion on the role of Clostridium overgrowth in children with autism and other complex chronic conditions. Drawing from both emerging research and years of clinical observation, Lindsay explains why disruptions in the gut microbiome can influence behavior, cognition, urinary symptoms, and other neurological manifestations—and why identifying these patterns may change the course of treatment for many patients. Together, they discuss when clinicians should suspect Clostridium overgrowth, how organic acid testing can help identify clinically significant metabolic markers, why recurrent overgrowth warrants a broader investigation into underlying drivers, and how factors such as glyphosate exposure, mycotoxins, and other environmental toxicants may contribute to persistent dysbiosis. This audio-only conversation highlights the importance of looking beyond behavioral symptoms to uncover treatable contributors that can improve patient outcomes.

  7. Jul 28

    How DNA-Driven Care Can Guide Autism and PANS/PANDAS Support

    Autism is not just a behavioral label. In this episode, we speak with Dr. Emily Gutierrez about precision genomics, autism, PANS/PANDAS, methylation, folate pathways, oxidative stress, detoxification, and personalized care. We explore how DNA-driven insights may help clinicians identify priority pathways, reduce guesswork, and create more targeted support for complex children. - - - - - About the Guest: Dr. Emily Gutierrez, DNP, CPNP, IFMCP, is a leading pediatric functional medicine expert, author, and pioneer in neurodevelopmental precision medicine. As a doctorate-prepared nurse practitioner and certified functional medicine clinician, Dr. Gutierrez looks beyond behavioral labels to address cellular and biochemical root causes of conditions like Autism Spectrum Disorder and PANS/PANDAS. She is the founder of Neuro Nutrients and the author of The Autism Wellbeing Plan, and she uses precision genomics to help parents and clinicians create more personalized biological roadmaps for children. Website: https://neuronutritionassociates.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-emily-gutierrez-6b7b1132 - - - - - Medical Academy of Pediatrics & Special Needs (MAPS) Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.medmaps.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/MAPSNFP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/medmapsofficial/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/maps-medical⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@medmaps.org - - - - - PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please subscribe and share. This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/

  8. Jul 23

    Hidden Drivers in Autism: Vector Borne Infections

    In this episode of Healing Tomorrow’s Future, Kathy Morris, Director of Operations at MAPS, speaks with Saima Khan, MD, FMCP-M, FMAPS, about the often-overlooked role of vector-borne infections in children with autism and other chronic complex conditions. Drawing from both her personal health journey and nearly three decades of clinical practice, Dr. Khan explains how mitochondrial dysfunction, neuroinflammation, and immune dysregulation can create a biological terrain that leaves some patients more vulnerable to persistent infections—and why identifying those root causes can fundamentally change treatment strategies. Rather than viewing autism solely through a neurodevelopmental lens, Dr. Khan encourages clinicians to broaden their diagnostic thinking. She discusses the clinical clues that may point toward underlying tick-borne illness, how mitochondrial dysfunction presents across multiple organ systems, and why a thorough clinical history remains one of the most valuable diagnostic tools. This conversation offers clinicians a practical framework for understanding the complex interplay between infection, inflammation, metabolism, and neurological function—and how addressing these factors may improve patient outcomes.

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Better outcomes start with better conversations. The MAPS Podcast features leading clinicians, researchers, allied health professionals, and innovators sharing the latest insights in personalized medicine and complex chronic care. Explore emerging research, clinical pearls, and real-world approaches that help practitioners improve outcomes and deliver more effective, patient-centered care. Join us as we work to transform healthcare—one patient, one family, and one practitioner at a time. Together, we're building a future where every individual has the opportunity to heal, grow, and thrive.

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  • Creator
    Medical Academy of Pediatrics and Special Needs
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    38
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