The Lab Report

What happens when a mother’s determination to find answers meets a physician dedicated to uncovering the root causes behind autism and developmental challenges? In this powerful episode, autism advocate Heather Acquavella of Theo’s Voice joins renowned functional medicine specialist Dr. Jared Skowron to share the remarkable journey of her son, Theo. Together they discuss the turning points that led them beyond conventional approaches, the testing and discoveries that helped unlock new possibilities, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way.
Today’s episode is an honest conversation about advocacy, persistence, and a search for answers beyond a conventional medicine approach. Our guests share practical advice for families navigating autism and developmental concerns including how to cut through overwhelming information, trust parental instincts, and balance hope with realistic expectations. Heather Acquavella shares the mission behind Theo’s Bridge Foundation and her growing community of parents seeking support and answers, while Dr. Jared Skowron offers insights into the most common challenges families face and the evolving future of autism care. Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, practitioner, or advocate, this episode delivers inspiration, actionable insights, and a powerful reminder that every child’s journey is unique.
Today on The Lab Report:
4:00 Meet Dr. Jared Skowron and Heather Acquavella
5:35 Theo’s story and Heather’s determination
9:15 Skowron’s pioneering story in helping autistic children
11:00 Working together for answers, sharing the story on TikTok
17:55 Specialty lab testing for deeper insights
20:05 Advice to parents and caregivers
25:00 Theo’s Voice and Theo’s Bridge Foundation
29:15 Why aren’t there more autism specialists?
31:35 Balancing hope with expectation: Video chronicles
34:05 Caring for the caretakers
37:00 What gives you hope for the future of autism?
39:45 Social media resources
Additional Resources:
TikTok - theosvoice2
TikTok - Theo's Bridge
Donate to Help an Autism Family get answers they deserve
Spectrum Awakening
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Anurag Singh MD, PhD. is a physician, researcher, immunologist, and one of the leading voices behind the science of Urolithin A – a gut microbiome metabolite. Urolithin A is crucial for mitochondrial health by stimulating mitophagy. Dr. Singh breaks down the science and explains his extensive research into how this postbiotic compound could play a major role in cellular energy and longevity.
Whether you’re an athlete, a health optimizer, or just curious about the future of longevity science, this conversation with Dr. Anurag Singh is packed with cutting-edge, evidence-based insights you won’t want to miss.
Today on The Lab Report:
3:05 Meet Dr. Anurag Singh and learn about Urolithin A
6:45 Substrates, prevalence, and specific gut commensal bacteria
9:40 Mitophagy and mitochondrial health
12:55 Immunology and aging
15:35 Urolithin A and muscle mass
17:45 Academic research a-ha moments
20:15 Clinical benefits of Urolithin A
23:00 Food based approach vs. supplementation
25:25 Safety and contraindications
27:00 Ranking your supplement stack
29:10 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
Timeline Mitopure
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What if the secret to a longer, healthier life isn’t found in the latest biohacking trend but in the small, sustainable choices you make every day? In this episode, we meet Dr. Jennifer Timmons, a longevity expert and the founder of Timmons Wellness, a concierge medical practice built around personalized, proactive care. Dr. Timmons has made it her mission to help patients move beyond conventional care to focus on optimizing how they age.
Today we cut through the biohacker noise to remind you how your hobbies and daily habits impact how you age. Whether you’re just starting your wellness journey or already deep in the optimization rabbit hole, Dr. Jennifer Timmons offers actionable steps to help you live better, longer. Back to the basics!
Today on The Lab Report:
3:45 Meet Dr. Jennifer Timmons - her thoughts on biohacker quick fixes
7:55 Hobbies as a health strategy
11:05 Daily choices that impact aging
16:30 Exercise snacks and movement
20:10 Extreme routines: where to draw the line
23:00 Educating yourself and finding trusted sources
28:00 Working with Dr. Timmons
28:45 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
Timmons Wellness
@jennifertimmonsmd
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Dr. Nasha Winters is a naturopathic physician with a deeply powerful story. Diagnosed with stage IV cancer at age 19 and given just a few months to live, she embarked on a relentless journey to self-education and integrative healing that ultimately saved her life. Now a leading expert in metabolic oncology, Dr. Nasha is passionate in her mission to transform healthcare by addressing underlying metabolic dysfunction that fuels not only cancer, but virtually all chronic diseases.
Dr. Nasha Winters has a message of empowerment for cancer patients: by understanding and correcting the terrain of the body rather than merely attacking the tumor, we can shift from a disease-centered model to one rooted in true healing and prevention for everyone. This message will resonate not only in cancer, but also for anyone wanting to treat or prevent chronic disease.
Today on The Lab Report:
3:45 Meet Dr. Nasha Winters and hear what a metabolic approach to cancer looks like
7:10 Nasha’s inspiring story
15:55 Fasting, ketosis, various diets in cancer
18:55 Ketosis and ketone bodies
24:10 Working with traditional oncology
29:10 Cachexia, sarcopenia, and fasting
34:00 Specialty testing in cancer patients
36:30 Facing mortality, past trauma, and taking control
41:10 Practical steps on where to start – diagnosis/prevention
45:30 Tend the terrain, connecting farming and medicine
48:30 Nasha’s current state
51:00 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
drnasha.com
Tend the Terrain Substack
The Metabolic Approach to Cancer
Mistletoe and the Emerging Future of Integrative Oncology
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To find a qualified healthcare provider to connect you with Genova testing, or to access select products directly yourself, visit Genova Connect.
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Maggie Awad, NP is the founder of Elevate Performance Medicine and a leading functional sports medicine nurse practitioner. Drawing on her work with elite professional athletes, Maggie breaks down how an optimized microbiome and personalized nutrition can fuel energy production, decrease inflammation, and support recovery. This holistic approach allows athletes to train harder, bounce back faster, and sustain peak performance without burnout or injury.
Whether you're a competitive athlete, weekend warrior, or high-performer chasing longevity in your sport or career, Maggie Awad shifts the paradigm from symptom management to true root-cause optimization.
Today on The Lab Report:
5:15 Meet Maggie Awad and learn what “Functional Sport Medicine” means
8:10 Why did Maggie choose this specialty
10:45 Common health issues among all athletes
12:30 Gut health and stool testing
17:20 Overtraining and the importance of sleep and recovery
18:50 Nutritional deficiencies in athletes – glycine tangent
20:50 Hormone optimization and supplementation
23:00 Maggie’s patient population and practice
25 :40 The Fireball
Additional Resources:
Elevate Performance Medicine
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To find a qualified healthcare provider to connect you with Genova testing, or to access select products directly yourself, visit Genova Connect.
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