Hey everyone,

In our last episode, my husband and I discussed how our family introduced a medical-grade probiotic called Neuralli into our home exactly one year ago. Since then we have experienced significant positive results and we wanted to share our experience. One today's show, I actually will be speaking with the Chief Science Officer from Bened Life Dr. Noelle Patno.

Bened Life is on the leading edge of microbiome and health science innovation, producing effective and safe microbiome solutions for unmet neurological and mental health needs.

PS128, the sole probiotic strain in Bened Life’s Neuralli Medical Probiotic, has been the subject of 12 human clinical studies across four categories - neurodevelopment,neurodegeneration, mental health, and exercise performance. It was shown to help balance serotonin, dopamine, cortisol, and other molecules that affect mood, mind,and movement, while also helping regulate gastrointestinal tract health.

Noelle Patno, PhD, Bened Life’s chief science officer, discusses these key points:

- L. plantarum PS128 is not available in fermented foods like sauerkraut or yogurt. According to global definitions of fermented foods, they should contain at least 1million CFU of microbes per gram of food.

- In preclinical models that had lowered levels of dopamine or serotonin in the brain, oral administration of L. plantarum PS128 resulted in increasing levels ofserotonin and dopamine in the brain.

- L. plantarum PS128 has been shown to benefit autistic individuals in four clinical trials.

Gut-brain axis communication is bidirectional – meaning the gut and brain talk to each other vs one-way communication – which helps regulate gut function as well asoverall behavior – including mood, stress, sleep, focus, and more.

Extra interventions may be needed for those who aren’t getting everything they need through diet, sleep, and exercise.

That’s where Bened Life and PS128 come in.

SPECIAL NOTE: THIS IS NOT A PAID SPONSORSHIP, ONLY A PERSONAL EXPERIENCE.

THIS IS NOT A PAID ADVERTISEMENT OR SPONSORSHIP. THIS IS A PERSONAL EXPERIENCE.

Susan Mills and her husband Cameron Mills have a candid conversation about a new medical-grade probiotic their son (and occasionally Cameron) is taking with amazingly positive results. www.BenedLife.com has a probiotic Neuralli that is being used by many for neurological disorders such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Parkinson's Disease, and ADHD. Listen to how it is helping to improve certain qualities of life.

FROM BENED LIFE:

"The trillions of microorganisms inside your gut play a crucial role in healthy gastrointestinal function and in your overall health. Scientists have long known about the link between the microbiome, inflammation and the immune system. Now we know that a healthy microbiome can also lead to a healthier brain. L. plantarum PS128 in Neuralli can have neurological health benefits without ever leaving the inside of your intestine - bringing the body into balance, naturally. Unlike pharmaceuticals, which can overpower the body's natural functions, Neuralli works WITH your body and your microbiome to gently adjust imbalances."

Have you ever had a private celebration when discovering something about your child, but then had to discipline them? Susan Mills and her husband Cameron Mills lovingly share a funny story about a time when their son disobeyed his teacher.

Is there such a thing as a "standardized student"? What happens when your child on the spectrum takes a standardized test, but fails to understand questions that are more "gray" in nature? Listen as Susan Mills and her husband Cameron discuss why changes need to be made at state levels for neurodiverse students.

EPISODE 70: The Building Blocks Program is an individualized behavior program to help support children with autism. Marshall Pediatric Therapy offers both a comprehensive and collaborative approach to your child's therapeutic treatment with a focused-based model.

EPISODE 69: Thanks so much for joining us today! My husband, Cameron Mills, will be co-hosting with me as we discuss the most recent big four-letter word in our home this year. It's not what you think. It's R-A-I-N, and all the challenges it brings to us personally.

A trip to an amusement park, how my son is "stretching" himself to grow stronger in dealing with his challenges - we give examples and tell stories.

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EPISODE 68: Welcome to My Autism Tribe, an organization of advocates that are educating, supporting and empowering those in our communities. We are one voice made stronger. I'm your host, Susan Mills.

Let's talk about the elephant in the room. We haven't done a podcast in awhile. We've essentially been surviving during Covid, but we wanted to get back in the game. My husband, Cameron Mills, joins me on this episode.

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Thanks so much for listening, and we look forward to connecting with everyone again!