How to Un Picky Your Picky Eater

What do picky husbands and picky kids have in common? More than you'd think. In this episode, I'm sharing a little story from my own kitchen — how I spent years assuming my husband didn't like steak, never made it, and just… accepted it as fact. Turns out, I was wrong. And once I actually set a goal and committed to a slow, low-pressure approach, it didn't take long at all. In this episode you'll learn: Why assumptions are the enemy — and how skipping exposure keeps picky eating stuck The power of starting where your child is comfortable instead of where you want them to be How to modify gradually so new foods don't feel scary or forced Why no expectations + one meal at a time is the mindset that actually moves the needle What it looks like when kids (and husbands!) take ownership of trying something new If you've been avoiding a food because you think your kid hates it… this episode is your sign to try again. 🎧 Listen, share, and tag a parent who needs to hear this one!

What To Do When Your Child Refuses To Eat Dinner What do you do when your child refuses to eat dinner? If you’ve tried making separate meals, pushing “just one bite,” or hoping they’ll eat when they’re hungry—but nothing seems to work—this episode is for you. We break down why dinner is often the hardest meal of the day for picky eaters, what’s actually happening when your child refuses food, and why common strategies can make things worse. Most importantly, you’ll learn how to start approaching dinner differently—without turning it into a battle. Because dinner refusal isn’t just about the food… it’s a sign that something deeper may be getting in the way. 🎯 Ready to take the next step? If you’re not sure why your child is refusing meals, start here: 👉 Take the quiz: www.thepickyeaterstest.com Already know your child is stuck in the Fearful or Stuck stage? 👉 Visit our website to learn more about how we help families move forward: www.foodologyfeedingtherapy.com  

Many parents are told that the solution to picky eating is simple: “Just keep exposing them to new foods.” So they put new foods on the plate. They keep offering them. They follow the “no pressure” rule. And yet… nothing changes. In this episode, we unpack why food exposure sometimes fails — and what most feeding advice is missing. Exposure is not just a parenting strategy. It’s a nervous system process. If exposure doesn’t match your child’s stage of readiness, it can unintentionally increase resistance instead of building comfort. In this episode, I explain the three nervous system stages that influence how children respond to food exposure: • The Fearful stage — when the nervous system prioritizes safety and predictability • The Stuck stage — when children can tolerate food nearby but resist interaction or change • The Curious stage — when children begin to explore, taste, and expand variety Understanding these stages helps explain why some children progress quickly with exposure while others seem to get more rigid. We’ll also discuss why feeding progress requires more than repetition — and how factors like sensory processing, oral motor skills, gut comfort, and mindset all influence a child’s readiness for new foods. If you’ve been offering foods over and over without progress, this episode will help you understand why that happens and what may be missing. In This Episode We Discuss • Why the common advice to “just keep offering it” doesn’t work for every child • How the nervous system influences picky eating • The difference between exposure and readiness • The three stages children move through when expanding their diet • Why some children need more structured support to progress with food Take the Next Step If you’re not sure which nervous system stage your child is in, start with the quiz: Take the Picky Eater Quiz: 👉 https://thepickyeaterstest.com  The quiz will help you determine whether your child is in the Fearful, Stuck, or Curious stage and what that means for their feeding progress. If you already know your child is in the Fearful or Stuck stage, that’s where our deeper work happens. You can learn more about the Mealtime Roadmap program here: 👉 https://foodologyfeeding.mykajabi.com/mealtime-roadmap Inside the program we help families move step-by-step from Fearful → Stuck → Curious → Foodie using a whole-child approach that addresses sensory processing, oral motor skills, gut health, and mindset. Connect With Christine Website: https://foodologyfeeding.com  Take the Quiz: https://thepickyeaterstest.com

Food allergies in kids are more common than ever — but what if the real impact isn’t just eczema or reflux? In this episode, holistic feeding therapist Christine breaks down why allergies have skyrocketed, how early gut discomfort can train the brain to avoid food, and why picky eating is often rooted in biology — not behavior. If your child struggles with food, this episode will change how you see it.

What if your child’s picky eating isn’t behavioral at all? In this episode, Christine breaks down how food sensitivities and gut inflammation can quietly interfere with appetite and food acceptance—and why addressing these hidden factors can accelerate progress for picky eaters.

-- Just a quick note! This is probably our last episode for the year! We will see you in 2026!! Have a healthy and happy holiday!  Is your child constantly moving, zoning out, or melting down — and you’re wondering if it’s ADHD… or something else? In this episode, Christine looks beyond the label and explores the hidden factors that can make kids look “ADHD” on the outside: mouth breathing, poor sleep, gut inflammation, ultra-processed foods, lack of movement, and nervous system overload. You’ll learn what the research actually says about dyes and diet, why movement and structure act like medicine for the brain, how to support dopamine and norepinephrine naturally, and what to consider if you do choose medication — including how to protect your child’s gut. If you’ve tried “all the things” and still feel like something isn’t adding up, this episode will help you see your child’s brain in a totally new way and show you how to get personalized support through the Roadmap at thepickyeaterstest.com.   -- Just a quick note! This is probably our last episode for the year! We will see you in 2026!! Have a healthy and happy holiday! 

We all do it—wait for the “right time.” But what if that perfect moment never comes? In this episode, I’m sharing the real, science-backed reason we put things off (even when we care deeply) and how to take the first small step forward—without guilt or overwhelm.

Tired of sticker charts, bribes, and hiding veggies that never seem to work? In this episode, Christine shares seven surprising strategies that actually help kids feel safe, curious, and confident around food — without pressure or power struggles. You’ll learn how to: ✅ Use micro steps to create real progress ✅ Encourage sensory play before bites ✅ Pair new foods with safe favorites ✅ Change the environment to reduce stress ✅ Build a learner identity instead of “picky eater” ✅ Involve kids in food prep ✅ Teach the “why” behind foods so eating feels empowering These small shifts help your child move from fearful to curious — and eventually to adventurous! 🎧 Listen now and start reshaping mealtimes from stressful to successful. 👉 Take the free quiz to find out your child’s eating level: thepickyeaterstest.com

A practical, compassionate talk for parents of tweens/teens whose picky eating intensifies during puberty. Christine explains how hormones, social pressure, and identity make eating harder, then shares low-pressure strategies—growth-mindset language, practicing at home, and addressing the four pillars (gut, sensory, oral-motor, mindset)—to help teens build confidence, expand safe foods, and rejoin social meals without shame.

You’ve tried everything — exposure, rewards, therapy — and your child still won’t eat? There’s a reason. In this episode, I’m sharing the 5 most commonly missed medical reasons behind picky eating — the ones I see all the time after families have hit dead ends with other approaches: 👅 Oral motor issues (it’s not just behavior if chewing is hard) 😮‍💨 Breathing difficulties (like enlarged tonsils or mouth breathing) 💩 Gut problems (reflux, constipation, dysbiosis) 🧬 Food sensitivities and allergies (even subtle ones) 🧪 Toxic load (chemicals, dyes, and additives that dysregulate the nervous system) 👉 If no one has looked into these, your child may not be stubborn — they may just feel unsafe around food. You’ll also learn: • What red flags to watch for in each category • How to ask better questions at your child’s next appointment • Why behavior-based feeding therapy often fails — and what to do instead 🎧 Plus, I’ll walk you through what a functional feeding evaluation looks like and how to finally get answers. Take the quiz at thepickyeaterstest.com to find your child’s eating stage — and discover whether hidden root causes might be holding them back.

“Just one bite won’t hurt…” But what if that tiny moment of pressure is the very thing making your child more resistant? In this episode, I’m sharing why well-meaning strategies like “just try it for Mommy” or “you can’t leave the table until you take a bite” actually create more fear and shutdown — and what to say instead to help your child move from resistance to curiosity. You’ll learn: 🚫 How forcing a bite disconnects your child from hunger cues 🚫 Why pressure activates their nervous system (and kills appetite) 🚫 The hidden message your child hears when eating becomes a performance And most importantly: ✅ 3 things you can start doing today to build trust, safety, and progress at the table. 🎧 Take the free quiz at thepickyeaterstest.com to find out your child’s eating level and get strategies that match where they are — not where they “should” be.

“I can’t afford it.” “I can’t make time.” “I just can’t deal with one more thing.” Sound familiar? In this episode, I’m diving into the most powerful mindset shift I teach my clients — and the one that completely changes the feeding therapy journey: → From ‘I can’t’ to ‘How can I?’ Because “I can’t” slams the door shut. But “How can I?” cracks it open just enough for possibility to walk in. We’ll talk about: 💥 Why your brain literally stops problem-solving when you say “I can’t” 💥 The truth about what’s really stopping families from getting help 💥 How to shift out of shame and into empowered action If you’re feeling stuck — financially, emotionally, or logistically — this episode will help you find a way forward. It’s not about doing it all. It’s about asking better questions. 🎧 Ready to start? Take the free quiz at thepickyeaterstest.com to learn what’s keeping your child stuck and how to move toward progress — one small step at a time.

You’ve tried all the tips, set up a schedule, maybe even done therapy… but meals still feel like a battleground. 😩 Here’s the thing: most parents are unknowingly making one (or more) of these super common feeding mistakes — not because they’re doing anything wrong, but because the advice out there is outdated, confusing, or flat-out bad. In this episode, I’ll walk you through the 5 biggest mistakes I see over and over — plus a bonus one that’s just too important to leave out — and show you exactly what to do instead. These are the mindset shifts and mealtime strategies that actually work (no bribing, no separate meals, no pressure). 👀 If you’ve ever wondered: • “Should I keep offering a food they hate?” • “Why don’t they eat when they’re clearly hungry?” • “Am I making it worse by talking about it?” This one’s for you. 🎧 Take the free quiz mentioned at the end at thepickyeaterstest.com to find out what’s keeping your child stuck — and how to turn it around.