Demystifying PANS/PANDAS Podcast

Before you treat, see the brain. This is why it matters. In this episode of Demystifying PANS/PANDAS, Dr. Eboni Cornish explains how brain scans can help us see and calm the brain inflammation that's messing with mood, sleep, and thinking. She details common root causes (vector-borne infections, mold/biotoxins, strep), the often-missed basics, and practical limbic system retraining tools that make treatment tolerable.

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Supporting the nervous system beats punishing behavior. Here’s how. In this episode of Demystifying PANS/PANDAS, Eileen Devine explains Brain First Parenting: a shift from behavior control to supporting a child’s brain and nervous system with empathy, accommodations, and co-regulation. She shows why parent healing and regulation are essential, why traditional behavior plans often fail kids with neuroimmune/neurobehavioral differenc...

When sudden mood swings or rage don’t respond to treatment, infections may be the culprit. In this episode of Demystifying PANS/PANDAS, Dr. Rosalie Greenberg, a child and adolescent psychiatrist, explains how hidden infections can inflame the brain and trigger psychiatric symptoms. She shares real stories, warning signs to watch for, and a practical three-step approach: treat the infection, calm the immune system, and ease symptoms...

Fake food, real damage—here’s how to protect your child’s gut and immune system. In this episode of Demystifying PANS/PANDAS, Dr. Michelle Perro joins us to share how ‘fake food’ and environmental toxins are disrupting our kids’ guts and immunity. We also explore practical steps you can start today—from choosing organic staples and cooking at home, to using bone broth, testing key minerals, gardening with kids, and even pushing for...

These moms turned heartbreak into hope—and created a movement that’s changing lives. In this episode of Demystifying PANS/PANDAS, Jennifer Vitelli and Cathy Witkos join us to share how the Look. Foundation is tackling PANS/PANDAS through the three pillars of support, education, and awareness. From over $400,000 in healing grants to nationwide school outreach, we outline practical ways families can find help, community, and hope.

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Could something as simple as your child’s breathing be affecting their behavior? In this episode of Demystifying PANS/PANDAS, Drs. Lynda and Krystle Dean-Duru join us to explain how our breathing patterns shape sleep, immunity, and behavior in our children. We also delve into various aspects, such as birth factors, breastfeeding, nasal hygiene, and chewing, all aimed at reducing inflammation and promoting healing.

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Could planning before pregnancy reduce your child’s risk of chronic illness? In this episode of Demystifying PANS/PANDAS, functional medicine dietitian Vicki Kobliner joins us to talk about her Healthy Baby Roadmap program. Discover how preconception planning, critical nutrients like iodine and choline, and simple lifestyle steps can give your child the best start in life and help lower the risk of chronic illness.

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Bringing PANS/PANDAS into the spotlight: one mother’s mission for awareness and change. In this episode of Demystifying PANS/PANDAS, Gabriella True shares her journey as a mother of two children and her path to leading ASPIRE, a national nonprofit dedicated to PANS/PANDAS. She emphasizes the role of family and school support programs and the growing movement to bring these conditions into public consciousness.

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What if healing a child starts with healing the parent, too? In this episode of Demystifying PANS/PANDAS, Dr. Emily Gutierrez joins us to discuss how caregiver stress, genetics, and toxins intersect to shape a child’s healing journey. She reveals why supporting parents is as vital as treating the child and discusses integrative approaches—from nutrition to repurposed medications—that bring families hope and resilience.

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When schools mislabel and systems misdiagnose, families are left to pick up the pieces. In this episode of Demystifying PANS/PANDAS, Sheilah Gauch shares her powerful personal and professional journey navigating PANS/PANDAS as a parent, clinical social worker, and school leader. She discusses the urgent need for integrative mental and medical approaches, systemic reform in education and diagnosis, and the overlooked trauma caregive...

The symptoms looked psychiatric. The cause was infectious. The consequences were irreversible. In this episode of Demystifying PANS/PANDAS, Nicole Bell shares her journey of losing her husband to a misdiagnosed tick-borne illness mistaken for early-onset Alzheimer’s. She reveals the systemic flaws in diagnostic testing, the overlooked connection between infections and psychiatric symptoms, and how she’s now leading efforts to revol...

Hidden infections, sudden behavior changes—here’s what parents need to know now. In this episode of Demystifying PANS/PANDAS, Dr. Denis Bouboulis joins us to uncover how infections like Lyme and strep can trigger autoimmune encephalitis and PANS/PANDAS in children. He explains the stepwise approach to diagnosing hidden infections, rebalancing the immune system, and why intravenous immunoglobulin must be used wisely for true healing...

Lyme disease—could it be the missing link in your child’s mystery illness? In this episode of Demystifying PANS/PANDAS, Dr. Myriah Hinchey unpacks the misunderstood world of vector-borne diseases like Lyme and their connection to PANS/PANDAS. She shares her framework for restoring the immune system and using botanicals to help families heal.

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What happens when conventional treatments fall short? In this episode of Demystifying PANS/PANDAS, Peggy Chapman, a seasoned psychiatric nurse practitioner, dives deep into the complexities of treating children with PANS and PANDAS. She shares clinical insights on psychiatric medications, supplement interactions, diagnostic challenges, and how to compassionately navigate the chaos of neuroinflammation with both families and practit...

In this episode of Demystifying PANS/PANDAS, Dr. James Greenblatt unpacks the critical role of functional psychiatry in treating complex neuropsychiatric disorders like anorexia, mood dysregulation, OCD, and ADHD. From addressing low cholesterol and vitamin deficiencies to using nutritional lithium, he shares practical and hopeful interventions for healing children by addressing root causes.

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Could gut health be the missing link in PANS and PANDAS? In this episode of Demystifying PANS/PANDAS, Dr. Anju Usman-Singh joins us to dive into the critical role of gut health and biofilm-related infections in children with autism, ADHD, PANS, and PANDAS. She shares practical, science-based strategies for breaking down biofilms, improving motility, and supporting detox pathways to reduce neuroinflammation and behavioral symptoms.

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What if a personalized diet could unlock healing for your child? In this episode of Demystifying PANS/PANDAS, nutrition expert Julie Matthews dives deep into the power of personalized diets for children with autism, ADHD, PANS, and PANDAS. Backed by research and years of clinical experience, she explains how targeted nutrition can address inflammation, picky eating, gut dysfunction, and behavioral symptoms—one child at a time.

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Could this ancient spice be the holistic healing tool you've been searching for? In this episode of Demystifying PANS/PANDAS, Dr. Shivani Gupta shares the science and ancient wisdom behind turmeric, revealing how this powerful root can fight inflammation, support the brain and gut, and become a holistic healing tool for the whole family. From improving joint pain and neuroinflammation to boosting metabolic health and stress res...