This week’s conversation is with Dr. Tom Moorcroft, one of the most inspiring voices in the MAPS community. Together, we explore why the most powerful gift you can give your child is a parent who is fueled, present, and leading with love. The secret this week is… Fill YOUR Cup First
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
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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
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