Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
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MindPump exposes the RAW TRUTH about health, fitness, nutrition and more... Hosts Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer & Justin Andrews pull back the curtain on the mythology, snake oil and pseudo-science that pervades the fitness industry and present science-backed solutions that result in increased muscular development and performance while simultaneously emphasizing health. No fitness institution or fitness "truth" is safe from their quick wit and over 40 years of combined experience in the fitness industry. Produced by Doug Egge. Find Mind Pump and the Mind Pump hosts on Instragram @mindpumpmedia, @mindpumpsal, @mindpumpadam, @mindpumpjustin & @mindpumpdoug and at mindpumppodcast.com. Get expertly programmed Mind Pump training protocols at mapsfitnessproducts.com

882: Melissa Mello on Autism- It's Causes & Treatments

October 17, 2018 01:14:14 89.07 MB Downloads: 0

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Melissa Mello of the UC Davis Mind Institute on Autism.

  • Mind Pump Recommends: White Boy Ricky. (3:21)
  • Introducing Melissa Mello: Who is she and what does she do? (4:50)
  • What got her into this field of research? (6:00)
  • Has autism exploded or have people become more aware? (6:31)
  • How do we categorize autism? (8:41)
  • What do we know about the autistic brain? (11:50)
  • Breaking the myths of autism. What causes it? (13:50)
  • Is there a link between poor nutrition/lack of exercise and autism? (17:36)
  • Have there been any evolutionary advantages to having autism? (19:45)
  • How does one treat autism? (21:42)
  • What are the different forms of autism? Spectrums? (23:05)
  • What symptoms can parents look for? (25:11)
  • Are there any tools/objective tests to see if kids are on the spectrum? (27:14)
  • The lessons she has learned working with children with autism. (28:23)
  • Has she had a particular breakthrough recently? (29:36)
  • Are there common mistakes parents make that have autistic children? (32:03)
  • Are we doing a good or bad job treating children with autism? (36:23)
  • What are the biggest roadblocks when it comes to furthering research and treatments? (38:00)
  • What is the hallmark of autism? (39:21)
  • Is there a gut/brain connection when it comes to autism? (42:39)
  • What frustrates her the most and does she have to battle the parents? (44:26)
  • What are the big rocks to address if your child gets diagnosed with autism? (46:15)
  • When the child wants to talk, but can’t. What does that mean? (47:51)
  • How does she deal with failure? (49:04)
  • Does she get emotional connected to the children she treats? (50:48)
  • Her thoughts on labeling things without knowing. (54:40)
  • Knowing what we know now, does she speculate on who may have had autism? (57:10)
  • What potential future research excites her in the field? (1:01:30)
  • Have there been paradigm shattering moments in her career? (1:03:15)
  • Does she find herself closed off from other people after a long day? (1:05:05)
  • Recommendations for websites with quality autism research/information. (1:07:14)
  • Are there symptoms she sees in adult patients? (1:10:27)
  • Favorite books? (1:11:30)
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