Cathy Meehan: Hello everyone. Welcome to another edition of the Meehan Mission Podcast. On today’s episode, I’m excited to bring you our special guest. She is an author, an advocate, a speaker, and an integrative health practitioner. Join us as we talk about her son’s diagnosis of autism and her journey toward healing. She is a guiding light to other parents. I want to welcome Tracy Slepcevic.
Cathy Meehan: Hello again everyone, and welcome to another episode of the Meehan Mission Podcast. Today I am honored to have Tracy Slepcevic with us. Tracy, it’s so great to finally meet you. I want everyone to know that I found a copy of your book in Jim’s collection, and you actually autographed it for him. Thank you so much. That means more than you know.
Cathy Meehan: I really wanted our audience to get to know you because you are truly a warrior mom. I read through your book, and several members of our team read it as well. They could not wait for this podcast. So if you would, please start by sharing your journey and how you helped your son through autism and healing.
Tracy Slepcevic: Thank you, Cathy, and thank you for having me. My journey began back in 2008 when my son Noah was diagnosed with autism. On that same day, my naturopath—who I always say was an angel sent by God—changed everything for me.
Tracy Slepcevic: After Noah’s evaluation, I was overwhelmed and emotional. I ran into Dr. Joshua Burka in the hallway, and he stopped me, hugged me, and asked what was wrong. When I told him Noah had autism, he looked me straight in the eye and said, “Noah is going to be fine. I need you to go home and do your research. Kids are making great strides with biomedical intervention.”
Tracy Slepcevic: At the time, I was a psychology student, so I didn’t even know what biomedical intervention was—but I was determined to find out. That moment was my fork in the road. I could either collapse into despair, or I could get to work. I chose to get to work.
Cathy Meehan: I love that—those words of hope were enough to carry you forward. Other moms need to hear that.
Tracy Slepcevic: Absolutely. I set a very clear intention that Noah would be fine, and nothing—not neurologists, not pediatricians—was going to convince me otherwise. I became a research junkie. I read books, attended conferences, and started immediately with a gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free diet to reduce inflammation.
Tracy Slepcevic: From there, I worked with functional medicine doctors to address underlying conditions—gut health, immune issues, genetics like MTHFR, PANDAS, and high strep levels. I followed protocols carefully, but I also learned through experience what to avoid.
Tracy Slepcevic: I caution parents about aggressive IV chelation in children and about hyperbaric oxygen therapy if ear pressure cannot be equalized. Every intervention must be done thoughtfully.
Cathy Meehan: You were incredibly determined, intelligent, and focused. Did you have support during this time?
Tracy Slepcevic: My husband and I were very much in this together. My family lived out of state, so support was limited. We struggled financially, bartered for treatments, negotiated costs, and sold nearly everything we owned. I became an expert at persistence.
Tracy Slepcevic: When life felt overwhelming, I asked myself two questions: “What can I learn from this?” and “How do I move forward?” Those were my only options.
Tracy Slepcevic: Today, Noah is doing incredibly well. He’s almost 20, works full-time, drives, and travels the world. Because of his journey, I’ve been able to help thousands of families through education, advocacy, and my nonprofit work.
Cathy Meehan: That is such a testimony. It truly is a calling.
Tracy Slepcevic: It is. This work is never about money—it’s about purpose. That’s why I created the nonprofit: to fund education, research, conferences, and scholarships for families who need access but cannot afford it.
Cathy Meehan: Tracy, thank you for sharing your story, your wisdom, and your heart. It has been an absolute honor.
Tracy Slepcevic: Thank you, Cathy. God bless you and your audience.
