Understanding Autonomic Nervous System Dysfunction with Dr. Jerrod Brown
- Sandra Flach
- Nov 10, 2025
- 2 min read
"Do you not know that your bodies are the temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; You were bought at a price. Therefore, honor God with your bodies." -Corinthians 6:19-20
On this episode of The Adoption & Foster Care Journey Podcast, host Sandra Flach talks with returning guest, Dr. Jerrod Brown about the importance of understanding the Autonomic Nervous System and how trauma and prenatal exposure to substances impact its function.
Dr. Brown is a professor, trainer, researcher, consultant with multiple years of experience in teaching at the college level. He is the founder and CEO of the American Institute for the Advancement of Forensic Studies. Jerrod has provided consultation services to caregivers, professionals, and organizations on the topics of autism spectrum disorder, fetal alcohol disorder, confabulation, suggestibility, trauma, another life adversities—including alexithymia, executive dysfunction, criminal recidivism, traumatic brain injury, and youth fire setting.
Dr. Brown has completed four separate master’s degree programs handhelds graduate certificates in neuroscience and the law, neuropsychology, autism, other health disabilities, and TBI. In 2021, Jerod completed his post-doctoral certificate in leadership and organizational strategy and a professional certificate in forensic psychology. In 2023, he competed a diabetes care and education certificate. And, currently he is pursuing his 5th master’s degree in applied clinical nutrition. Jerrod has conducted hundreds of workshops and webinars, published several articles, book chapters and recently co-edited the book, Forensic Mental Health—A Source Guide for Professionals. Dr. Brown has been quoted in various magazine & newspaper articles and is regularly featured on national & international podcasts—like this one. He’s also a foster parent.
Listen in as Sandra and Dr. Brown explore the brain-body connection and why understanding the autonomic nervous system can transform the way caregivers respond to children impacted by trauma and prenatal exposure. Episode 505 available wherever you get your podcasts.