Julie Matthews - Nourishing Hope

10/21/2025

🌟 Exciting Podcast Alert! 🌟

I’m thrilled to share that I joined the team over at Neurobiologix Supplements on the Full Focus podcast for Episode 4: “Nutritional Support for Children with ASD”. 🎙️

In our conversation, I dive deep into how nutrition can transform lives for children on the spectrum—covering topics like:

🍎 Recognizing and correcting common nutrient deficiencies
🥦 Navigating the challenges of selective eating and food sensitivities
📚 Evidence-based diet strategies that move beyond “one-size-fits-all”
🔍 What the science really says, and how to translate it into real-world solutions

Whether you’re a parent, clinician, educator, or simply passionate about wellness and neurodiversity, this episode offers practical, hopeful tools you can use right now.

👉 Tune in here: https://neurobiologix.com/blogs/podcast/ep-4-nutritional-support-for-children-with-asd

I truly believe in the power of personalized nutrition to make a meaningful difference—and I hope this discussion inspires you, gives you hope, and equips you with fresh ideas. Thanks for listening, sharing, and being part of this journey. Let’s continue to support thriving, not just surviving.

10/10/2025

🧩 New research is giving families hope.

Leucovorin (folinic acid) — a bioactive form of folate — is showing promise in supporting communication, behavior, and attention in children with autism.

Unlike folic acid, leucovorin bypasses metabolic roadblocks that can make it hard for the brain to get enough folate. Clinical trials show improvements in language and social connection, especially in kids with folate receptor antibodies.

📰 This has been big news in the autism research world, as more families and practitioners are exploring how folate metabolism impacts communication and development.

💡 Curious? Read the full article from Village Green Apothecary here:
👉 https://myvillagegreen.com/blogs/post/leucovorin-and-folate-therapy-for-autism-a-promising-treatment-for-communication-and-behavior

08/18/2025

🎙️ New Podcast Episode!
I'm honored to join Katie on The Wellness Mama Podcast to share a message close to my heart: how personalized nutrition can support children with autism and related neurodevelopmental challenges. 💚

👉 Listen now: https://wellnessmama.com/podcast/970/

In this episode, we explore:

🥦 Why autism is a whole-body condition—not just neurological—and how inflammation, gut health, detoxification, and mitochondrial function are all part of the picture.

📚 What the research shows about the impact of therapeutic diets—and why FOOD can often bring more positive changes than supplements or medications.

🍽️ How to begin making changes without overwhelm—with small, empowering steps and individualized guidance. From gluten-free and casein-free to low salicylate, low oxalate, or ketogenic diets, we talk about how to choose the right one for your child.

🧠 Why it’s not about "fixing" kids, but helping them be their best selves—with the nourishment and support they need to thrive.

This conversation is for any parent, practitioner, or educator who wants to better understand the connection between what we eat and how our brains and bodies function.

🔄 Please listen, share with others who may benefit, and let me know your thoughts in the comments. You’ll also get a peek into the 12-step nutrition roadmap from my new book The Personalized Autism Nutrition Plan—available now!

Thank you, Katie, for helping amplify this message of hope, healing, and empowerment through food 💫

How to use food as a powerful tool to help support those with autism for better health: both body and brain.

07/16/2025

I'm so honored by this thoughtful review from Documenting Hope!

After two decades of working with families affected by autism, ADHD, anxiety, and neurodevelopmental delays, I wrote "The Personalized Autism Nutrition Plan" to be exactly what this reviewer describes: "A Roadmap That Removes the Overwhelm."

What I love most about this review is how it highlights the book's practical approach:
🔹 Foundational first steps that parents can implement at home without any testing or consultation
🔹 The "holy grail" chart (pages 38-39) that matches symptoms to the most effective therapeutic diets
🔹 50 healing recipes with modifications for different dietary needs
🔹 Science-backed guidance rooted in peer-reviewed research

The reviewer writes: "Get this book now! It will save you time, money and headaches." This means the world to me because that's exactly what I set out to create - a resource that empowers parents to become food detectives and see real healing in their children.

Every child is bioindividual, and nutrition can be a powerful tool in their healing journey. If you're feeling overwhelmed about where to start with dietary changes, this book is my gift to you.

Read the full review here: https://documentinghope.com/suggested-books/the-personalized-autism-nutrition-plan-nourishing-hope-for-kids-with-asd-adhd-anxiety-and-neurodevelopmental-delays/

07/09/2025

🎙️ Episode 90 is LIVE!

Join me. Host Heather Gray interviews me, Julie Matthews, Certified Nutrition Consultant & author of The Personalized Autism Nutrition Plan.

With 20+ years in autism-focused nutrition, I share my game-changing approach to supporting kids with ASD, ADHD & anxiety through personalized nutrition.

Key Topics:
✨ Science-backed therapeutic diets for autism
✨ Supporting picky eaters with sensory sensitivities
✨ Her practical 12-step roadmap
✨ Why some parents don't see results (and how to fix it!)
✨ The role of pyroluria & inflammation in ASD

Watch now: wearenikki.com/nikki-podcast/episode-90-Julie-Matthews

Thanks Renegade Health Boss

06/05/2025

Every meal is an opportunity to heal. ❤️

After 20+ years working with families, I just published "The Personalized Autism Nutrition Plan" - showing how the right nutrition can transform lives for children with autism, ADHD, and other conditions.

I've watched kids sleep through the night for the first time, speak their first words, and grow up to become Eagle Scouts and even pilots! Now families in 143+ countries are using this approach.

So grateful for my time at Arizona State University's College of Health Solutions, where I collaborated with amazing researchers to turn clinical experience into evidence-based hope. 🌟



https://news.asu.edu/b/20250605-medical-nutrition-alum-uses-power-food-help-children-autism

05/09/2025

I'm thrilled to share my recent interview with Dr. Kurt Woeller, where we dive into one of my favorite topics: how personalized nutrition can support children with autism.

For over 20 years, I’ve specialized in nutrition for autism and complex neurological conditions. In this episode, I share what I’ve learned from working with families around the world — including how to navigate diets like gluten-free/casein-free, GAPS, low salicylate, and more.

We talk about:
✔️ Why diet is foundational for children with autism
✔️ How to find the right approach for your child’s unique needs
✔️ Simple first steps for families just starting out

This conversation is packed with both science and practical guidance — and it reflects what I share in my book, The Personalized Autism Nutrition Plan.

🎧 Listen here: https://functionalmedicinedoctalk.com/s2-e6-julie-matthews-ms-the-personalized-autism-nutrition-plan/
And please share with a family who could use this information 💛

04/22/2025

RFK Jr. has done it. He is banning artificial additives and food dyes for the health of our children. 🎉

For years, Kennedy has railed against Big Food and Big Pharma and blamed the nation’s “chronic disease epidemic” on additives and junk food.

04/21/2025

04/02/2025

🌍 World Autism Month: Nutrition Can Make a Difference! 🌍
If you have a child with autism—or know a family who does—you’ve likely seen the impact of picky eating, digestive issues, and behavior challenges. But did you know that nutrition plays a powerful role in supporting brain function, gut health, and mood?
📖 The Personalized Autism Nutrition Plan by Julie Matthews, MS, is a science-backed guide to using food and nutrition to help kids with autism, ADHD, and anxiety thrive. This book is a must-read for parents and practitioners looking for personalized strategies that work!
👉 Get your copy: https://amzn.to/4ka6qtR 👈
Let’s spread awareness and empower families this World Autism Month! 💙

03/20/2025

Stop Guessing – PERSONALIZE Your Child’s NUTRITION. Check out the Autism Parenting Secrets podcast today with Len and Cass interviewing me on my new book The Personalized Autism Nutrition Plan.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/autism-parenting-secrets/id1515341022?i=1000700095838