Theresa Lyons: Navigating Autism: Science,Hope and Advocacy

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Tony Mantor

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🗓️ 14 January 2026

⏱️ 29 minutes

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Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Why Not Me, hosted by Tony Mantor and broadcast from Nashville, Tennessee, Theresa Lyons, a Yale University-trained scientist and autism parent, shares her journey following her daughter's autism diagnosis over ten years ago. T heresa discusses the extensive obstacles she faced and the critical steps she took to make informed decisions based on scientific research. She emphasizes the importance of parental intuition and the significant role of functional ...

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0:00.0	Welcome to Why Not Me, Embracing Autism and Mental Health Worldwide, hosted by Tony Miatur.
0:15.2	Broadcasting from the heart of Music City, USA, Nashville, Tennessee.
0:21.1	Join us as our guests share their raw, howlful stories.
0:25.7	Some will spark laughter.
0:27.9	Others will move you to tears.
0:30.8	These real life journeys inspire, connect, and remind you that you're never alone.
0:38.3	We're igniting a global movement to empower everyone to make a lasting difference
0:44.3	by fostering deep awareness, unwavering acceptance and profound understanding of autism and mental health.
0:53.3	Tune in, be inspired, and join us in transforming the world one story at a time.
1:02.6	Hi, I'm Tony Mantor.
1:04.7	Welcome to Why Not Me, embracing autism and mental health worldwide.
1:09.9	Joining us today is Teresa Lyons, MSMS, Ph.D, and a Yale University
1:17.2	trained scientist, medical strategist, and autism parent. She will share her daughter's diagnosis
1:23.7	of autism, which ignited a passionate commitment to empowering families worldwide.
1:29.3	We will discuss her platform navigating autism, that's A-W-E-T-I-S-M, as well as her acclaimed book, The Lions Report
1:38.3	2020, Autism and Functional Medicine Doctors. As a beacon of hope and expertise,
1:45.0	she reminds us that autism is not a verdict,
1:47.6	but an opportunity for healing and growth
1:49.7	driven by science, intuition,
1:51.9	and unwavering advocacy.
1:54.1	It's a pleasure to have it here.
1:55.7	So before we dive into our episode,
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