{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Mold, Infections &amp; Autism: A Pediatric Neurologist Speaks Out | SNH Podcast #158","description":"In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Dr. Melissa Jones joins Dr. Scott Sherr for an insightful and groundbreaking conversation about pediatric neurology, inflammation, and the integrative treatment of conditions like PANS, PANDAS, autism, and dysautonomia. Dr. Jones shares her journey from conventional pediatric neurology to functional and integrative care, breaking down how chronic infections, gut health, mold toxicity, and inflammation play a critical role in neuropsychiatric disorders in children \u2014 and how these issues can often be reversed. Join us as we explore: \u2022 What PANS and PANDAS really are \u2014 and why they\u2019re often misdiagnosed \u2022 Mold, mycoplasma, and Lyme: stealth infections affecting kids\u2019 brains \u2022 Why gut health, mitochondria, and detox pathways matter in autism \u2022 The power of lifestyle, sleep, diet, and supplements to reduce neuroinflammation This episode is for you if: \u2022 You're a parent or clinician curious about the root causes of neuropsychiatric symptoms \u2022 You\u2019re looking for integrative strategies to address autism, OCD, anxiety, and more \u2022 You want to understand how mold, toxins, and chronic infections impact kids' brains \u2022 You believe in treating the whole child \u2014 not just the symptoms You can also find this episode on\u2026 &amp;nbsp; YouTube: https:\/\/youtu.be\/g2HDDtQGhnQ Learn more about Dr. Melissa Jones: Website: https:\/\/aiopwellness.com\/ Find more from Smarter Not Harder: Website: Smarter Not Harder podcast Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/troscriptions  HOMeHOPe Virtual Symposium 2026: https:\/\/homehope.org\/homehope-virtual-symposium-2026 Get 10% Off your purchase of the Clinical Metabolomics module with code PODCAST10 at https:\/\/www.homehope.org\/  Get 10% Off your Troscriptions purchase with code POD10 at https:\/\/www.troscriptions.com\/  Get daily content from the hosts of Smarter Not Harder by following @troscriptions on Instagram. ","author_name":"Health Optimization Medicine Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/454677","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39718265\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/197461030"}