Oxford Scientist: 3 Newly Discovered Ways To Manage Autism & ADHD

Can diet, gut health and peptides play a role in autism? In this episode of ADHD Chatter, I sit down with Oxford scientist Sarah Warley to explore the fascinating relationship between autism, the gut and the brain. We discuss the surprising differences in the gut microbiome of autistic people, why gastrointestinal problems are so common, the role of mitochondria, and emerging research into peptides that could potentially improve certain symptoms. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer 01:23 Can Changing Your Diet Improve Autistic Traits? 02:50 The Personal Story Behind Sarah's Research 08:07 How Your Gut Could Be Affecting Your Brain 10:43 The Surprising Difference in Autistic People's Gut Bacteria 16:31 Why So Many Autistic People Have Gut Problems 19:49 Could This Peptide Really Reduce 91% of Symptoms? 27:10 Which Autistic Traits Could Actually Improve? 33:39 The Surprising Connection Between Candida and Autism 39:59 The Hidden Link Between Autism, Mitochondria and Energy 44:06 An Emotional Letter to My Younger Self Visit Sarah’s website 👉 https://www.thekeyclinic.co.uk Find Sarah on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/thekeyclinic/?hl=en-gb Alex's book entitled 'Now It All Makes Sense' 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Now-All-Makes-Sense-Diagnosis/dp/1399817817 Alex’s book about Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria 👉 https://linktr.ee/adhdchatter?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=9ffd8709-06df-444c-9936-c136fbd14d6e Producer: Timon Woodward Recorded by: Hamlin Studios Trailer editor: Ryan Faber DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.

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EPISODE INFO

Released: October 27, 2026
Duration: 47m
Channel: ADHD Chatter Podcast
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Can diet, gut health and peptides play a role in autism? In this episode of ADHD Chatter, I sit down with Oxford scientist Sarah Warley to explore the fascinating relationship between autism, the gut and the brain. We discuss the surprising differences in the gut microbiome of autistic people, why gastrointestinal problems are so common, the role of mitochondria, and emerging research into peptides that could potentially improve certain symptoms. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer 01:23 Can Changing Your Diet Improve Autistic Traits? 02:50 The Personal Story Behind Sarah's Research 08:07 How Your Gut Could Be Affecting Your Brain 10:43 The Surprising Difference in Autistic People's Gut Bacteria 16:31 Why So Many Autistic People Have Gut Problems 19:49 Could This Peptide Really Reduce 91% of Symptoms? 27:10 Which Autistic Traits Could Actually Improve? 33:39 The Surprising Connection Between Candida and Autism 39:59 The Hidden Link Between Autism, Mitochondria and Energy 44:06 An Emotional Letter to My Younger Self Visit Sarah’s website 👉 https://www.thekeyclinic.co.uk Find Sarah on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/thekeyclinic/?hl=en-gb Alex's book entitled 'Now It All Makes Sense' 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Now-All-Makes-Sense-Diagnosis/dp/1399817817 Alex’s book about Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria 👉 https://linktr.ee/adhdchatter?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=9ffd8709-06df-444c-9936-c136fbd14d6e Producer: Timon Woodward Recorded by: Hamlin Studios Trailer editor: Ryan Faber DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.

SPEAKERS

Sarah Warley
guest
Autism/ADHD-focused clinician and practitioner associated with The Key Clinic, discussing gut-brain interventions and testing-based approaches.
Alex Partridge
host
Host of “ADHD Chatter,” interviewing guests about ADHD/autism and related research and lived experience.

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of ADHD Chatter Podcast, featuring Sarah Warley and Alex Partridge, Oxford Scientist: 3 Newly Discovered Ways To Manage Autism & ADHD explores how gut biology, diet, and inflammation may shape autistic symptoms Sarah Warley argues that diet and gut health can meaningfully change some autistic symptoms for a subset of people because the gut and brain are in continual two-way communication.

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