Feeding The Family
72 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsWelcome to Feeding the Family with Dr. Kristin where we help you navigate the challenges of feeding your family and learn about the role food plays in our health and relationships.
Feeding and food relationships can be stressful, confusing, and even destructive. I am a pediatrician and mother of four who has been researching and sharing what I have learned about feeding for over 10 years. In this podcast, I’ll share my experience and expertise to help our kids (and ourselves!) with everyday survival tips for real parents. This podcast is about progress, not perfection.
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Episodes
Family Snacks
January 02, 2023 10:00 - 37 minutes - 70.4 MBWho doesn’t love snacks? Join us for a special conversation with Ashli Brehm, creator of "Baby on the Brehm" and Dr. Kristin as they bring back childhood nostalgia through their favorite snacks - from delicious goodness to salty treats to classic favorites we all still love today. They'll also be dishing out how two busy moms make the most of snacktime, so don't miss it! Learn more about healthy snacks and family meals at www.kristinsaxena.com! New episodes of Feeding The Family coming ...
What Is Lifestyle Medicine
December 26, 2022 10:00 - 57 minutes - 107 MBWhat is lifestyle medicine? How can we use it to improve our overall health? On this episode of Feeding the Family we take an in-depth look at the importance of lifestyle medicine! Our guest Dr. Molly Lupo will explore how shifting your view towards macro nutrients, exercise, meditation and mindfulness can serve you better than traditional diets. Hear her perspective as a practitioner and learn what a difference these 4Ms make! To learn more about Molly visit her website. New episodes o...
Moms, Boobs, & Babies
December 19, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 113 MBOn this episode of Feeding The Family, Diana and Melissa from the Mom Squad join Dr. Kristin to share their experiences with breastfeeding: the highs, the lows, and their biggest takeaways. From how they managed to balance nursing and everything that life throws at them! They'll also be talking about ways to stay positive and motivated during the breastfeeding journey, as well as strategies for keeping up motivation when things get tough. We'll also be discussing how to support breastfeeding...
10 Tips For Feeding Success
December 12, 2022 10:00 - 38 minutes - 71.5 MBYou are what you eat, and that is especially true when it comes to your family. Eating together as a family has tons of benefits, from strengthening relationships to improving academic performance. In this episode of the Feeding The Family podcast, we are teaming up with the Child Saving Institute in Omaha to give you 10 tips for feeding success! Click here to learn more about the Child Saving Institute.
Healing Yourself Through Food
December 05, 2022 10:00 - 37 minutes - 70.1 MBHow can you heal your body through food? In this episode we explore some of the ways that food can help us cope with pains and aches and longstanding ailments. What we eat has a profound impact on our physical and emotional health. By paying attention to the foods we put into our bodies, we can start to heal ourselves from the inside out. In this episode, we’re joined by Peggy Curry of Curry Girls Kitchen. Peggy shares her incredible journey and pursuit of improving people's health and welln...
How to eliminate Stress from Feeding your Kids
November 28, 2022 10:00 - 26 minutes - 50.5 MBAre you tired of all the stress that comes with trying to feed you kids? Most parents can relate to the high levels of anxiety that comes with family meals but in this episode of the podcast HyVee Dietician Amanda Yochum returns to share all the best tips for making your meal time stress-free! From snack time to fruits and veggies, establishing structure and giving yourself grace, Dr. Kristin and Amanda give you the tools you need for stress-free Family meals! Amanda is a registered dieti...
Nutritional Wellness vs Diet: Which is best for you?
November 21, 2022 10:00 - 42 minutes - 79 MBDid you know that there is a 95% chance your weight loss diet won’t work past 3 years? Most of us agree that diets don’t work for the long term, so why do we continue to do them? Nutritional wellness is a way for you to find the happy and healthy medium for your overall health and wellness. In this episode we’ll learn how to stop shaming ourselves over food, what we should look for (and lookout for) in popular diets, and settle the age old debate over which is better for you: Nutritional We...
Avoid The Overload: Planning To Eat
November 14, 2022 10:00 - 27 minutes - 51.2 MBThere is tons of information on meal planning and it can be quite overwhelming. Plan to eat should be as easy as it sounds. In this episode avoid the overload and take control of your meal planning. Riley Whitson and Roni Vayre host of the Plan To Eat podcast share how the Plan To Eat app empowers you by simplifying the process. Using their tools to eat better food, eat together, save money, and have less stress in the kitchen. Check out what Plan To Eat can do for you.
Planning Out Your Meals Made Easy
November 07, 2022 09:00 - 42 minutes - 79.6 MBWhy is meal planning so important? How can it benefit family life? In this episode, learn how to get smarter in the kitchen. Get around the complaints by involving the whole family. Marcia Smart, author and cooking instructor shares how planning out your meals can be made easy. Find out more about meal planning and everything that Marcia does at Smart In The Kitchen. For Marcia’s cooking classes you can find that here. Check out Marcia’s Dinner Is Done Cookbook.
Rerelease Mom Guilt
October 31, 2022 09:00 - 54 minutes - 102 MBHow do you overcome mom guilt? We're revisiting some of your davorite episodes and in this epsiode The Mom Squad is back and talks about their struggles with mom guilt and how they handle it. We have so much on our plate. From being a spouse, working 9 to 5, a sibling, a parent… The list goes on and on and it’s hard to keep pace without feeling guilty for not fulfilling those roles ideally. Joining Dr. Kristin in the studio are members of the Mom Squad; Becca Sudbeck, brand strategist for ...
What is ARFID?
October 17, 2022 09:00 - 41 minutes - 77.5 MBIs it picky eating or is it ARFID? What are the signs and symptoms of ARFID? The answers may surprise you as we explore the causes of ARFID and how it’s treated. Joining Dr. Kristin is Rebecca Thomas, an expert on ARFID and helps us understand what is ARFID. Additional Resources: www.Rebeccathomasnutritionllc.com @foodfreedomnutritionist Stay updated on our new episodes coming out soon on Facebook, Instagram and watch our videos on our YouTube Channel! Get the latest on Dr. Kristin...
Is how you eat more important than what you eat?
October 10, 2022 09:00 - 36 minutes - 68.4 MBIs how you eat more important than what you eat? The answer will surprise you. Most of us work long hours and are exhausted by dinner time. It can be quite the struggle to get through a meal when your kid doesn’t want to eat, wants something else, the list can be endless. All you want is for them to eat. We explore why and how you eat is more important than what you eat. Danielle Binns is a Certified Nutritional Practitioner and helps families with picky eaters and finding the right nutritio...
Meal Times Are Where Family Comes Together
October 03, 2022 10:00 - 38 minutes - 72.6 MBIf you could know what your husband is thinking, would you want to know? Today we find out! Don't worry, it's not your spouse we'll hear from, but we will hear directly from Dr. Kristin's husband (also a Doctor) Dr. Shikhar Saxena who shares his love for family meal time, how to build memories that last forever with your family, and the positive impacts he's seen with his own children and on himself, with family meals. Dr. Kristin sits down across the person she sits down across the table fr...
Family Meals Live From HyVee
September 26, 2022 10:00 - 31 minutes - 59.7 MBTo celebrate Family Meals Month, Dr. Kristin teams up with HyVee to give you the quick, simple, and fun ways you can enjoy family meals together! Recorded in front of a live audience at the HyVee at Stonybrook in Millard, Dr. Kristin is joined by HyVee Dietician, Amanda Jochum, to share delicious recipes so easy that your kids can make them with you! This episode is loaded with recipes, easy kitchen hacks, and simple ways you can build healthier relationships with your family. Additional...
Rerelease Benefits of Family Meals
September 23, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 123 MBWe’re excited for the upcoming season. While we get things ready for you we are rereleasing some of your favorite episodes. What are the benefits of Family Meals? Dr. Anne Fishel is a family therapist and professor of psychology at Harvard Medical School, and she joins Dr. Kristin to discuss the impact of family meals on children and adults. In this episode we'll earn about the many benefits of family meals on the bodies, minds, and mental health of our kids. Learn more about Dr. Anne ...
Rerelease The Power of Family Meals
September 21, 2022 12:00 - 54 minutes - 101 MBWe’re excited for the upcoming season. While we get things ready for you we are rereleasing some of your favorite episodes. Most of us know that eating together is a good thing, but in this episode author Miriam Weinstein shares the positive impact family meals can have…and they are more far reaching than you might imagine! Family meals can help children do better in school, stay off drugs, avoid teen pregnancy, reduce their risk of both obesity and disordered eating. We discuss the b...
Rerelease How to Create Positive Change
September 19, 2022 11:00 - 45 minutes - 83.9 MBWe’re excited for the upcoming season. While we get things ready for you we are rereleasing some of your favorite episodes. Today we learn about how to create positive change with the expert, Damon West. How did Damn West go from seemingly having it all in life to being sentenced to life in prison? More importantly, how did Damon bounce back from the lowest point anyone could face? Damon shares how he embraced the 'coffee bean' mentality, leading to his release from prison and a new found...
Rerelease Mealtime Struggles With Kids
September 19, 2022 05:00 - 46 minutes - 86 MBWe’re excited for the upcoming season. While we get things ready for you we are rereleasing some of your favorite episodes. In this episode we chat with guest Larry Zier, pediatric occupational therapist and director of the Zier Institute. Larry talks about how we can better understand some of the frustrating and anxiety-provoking behavior kids might display at the table. He also helps us explore our own emotions around feeding and discusses how our ability to regulate those emotions can...
Family Meals With The Mom Squad (Re-Release)
September 12, 2022 10:00 - 52 minutes - 97.4 MBWe’re excited for the upcoming season. While we get things ready for you we are rereleasing some of your favorite episodes. The Mom Squad is back to talk about family meals! Tips on how these moms manage their own family meals, nutrition, and time together at the dinner table in the face of real-life challenges all parents deal with. No parent or family is perfect, but we all strive to make progress - which is what this podcast is all about! Let us know what challenges you face with fa...
Dr. Kristin Wrote A Book!
August 29, 2022 09:00 - 17 minutes - 32.7 MBWhile this is the Season 2 Finale, it is only the beginning of what we have in store for you next! Dr. Kristin shares from her heart how much it has meant to connect with you through this podcast. Dr. Kristin shares a HUGE announcement about a new book coming out too! We also have all the details on Season 3, which will begin this September! We can’t believe it’s been a year since this podcast premiered, and Dr. Kristin shares her reflections on the importance of family meals, the lessons ...
Back to School Tips
August 15, 2022 09:00 - 13 minutes - 24.3 MBBack to school. Those are the 3 words that parents love (and dread) every year. Summer break is over and it’s a fresh start for kids, and parents, as school is back in session. Dr. Kristin shares her back to school tips to help parents with kids going to school this fall. The excitement is high, the emotions run high, so it’s important for parents to know what to expect, how to prepare, and how to handle the situation. This is a very stressful time for kids too, as they are experienci...
Family Eating in Italy
August 01, 2022 09:00 - 15 minutes - 29.7 MBDr. Kristin is back after vacationing in Italy. She shares her adventures with Italian cuisine and how raising intrepid eaters made for memorable experiences. Also, what observations she has about the eating habits and lifestyle that makes Europeans seemingly healthier than what we experience in the U.S. Learn more about Dr. Kristin and her trip at www.krisinsaxena.com!
Meal Prep Coaching
July 18, 2022 09:00 - 26 minutes - 48.6 MBDoes meal prepping sound overwhelming? Finding proper portion size, when to cook, organizing the cabinets is a workload. Elia Wolberger is a chef and meal prep coach. For over a decade Elia has been developing in-home meal prepping and pantry strategies. She talks with Dr. Kristin about simple steps you can take to plan out your meals, reduce food waste, and become creative in the kitchen. Learn more about Elia Wolberger and Feeding Your Sister at https://feedyoursister.com and follow here...
Putting Family Meals First
July 05, 2022 09:00 - 34 minutes - 64.7 MBFinding yourself sifting through tons of information on diet and nutrition? Not sure which direction to go? Dr. Karrie Heneman spent years researching nutrition at UC Davis and helps families develop healthier choices for mealtime. She joins Dr. Kristin and talks about her experiences, better sources for information, and why there’s no such thing as “bad” food. Learn more about Dr. Kristin at www.kristinsaxena.com!
Stocking The Pantry
June 20, 2022 09:00Are you constantly running to the store and finding yourself buying the same things over and over again? Dr. Kristin shares some helpful strategies she uses to avoid those checkout lines. This will not only help you get your kitchen organized, but really pinpoint those items you commonly use and get you in the express lane at the store. See the full list at www.kristinsaxena.com!
Stocking The Pantry
June 20, 2022 09:00 - 20 minutes - 39.1 MBAre you constantly running to the store and finding yourself buying the same things over and over again? Dr. Kristin shares some helpful strategies she uses to avoid those checkout lines. This will not only help you get your kitchen organized, but really pinpoint those items you commonly use and get you in the express lane at the store. See the full list at www.kristinsaxena.com!
Stocking The Pantry
June 20, 2022 09:00Are you constantly running to the store and finding yourself buying the same things over and over again? Dr. Kristin shares some helpful strategies she uses to avoid those checkout lines. This will not only help you get your kitchen organized, but really pinpoint those items you commonly use and get you in the express lane at the store. See the full list at www.kristinsaxena.com!
Budget Friendly Family Meals
June 06, 2022 09:00 - 37 minutes - 70.9 MBThe cost of food is soaring as inflation continues to rise and we’re all feeling it in our pocket books. We have people to feed. So what can we do to lower these expenses? Erin Chase of $5 Dinners, has been cutting costs left and right at the store. She joins Dr. Kristin to share her strategies on how to make affordable meals and what to look out for when you’re cruising the store aisles. Learn more about Erin Chase and her budget friendly family meals at www.5dollardinners.com! ...
Baby Formula Shortage
May 30, 2022 09:00 - 21 minutes - 39.9 MBMillions of families are feeling the strain of the baby formula shortage. Parents are struggling to find solutions. Dr. Kristin talks about what caused this mess to begin with and what’s being done to solve the crisis. She also shares strategies you can use to help those in need and what light is at the end of the tunnel. Learn more about Dr Kristin at www.kristinsaxena.com!
Mom Guilt
May 23, 2022 09:00 - 54 minutes - 102 MBWe have so much on our plate. From being a spouse, working 9 to 5, a sibling, a parent… The list goes on and on and it’s hard to keep pace without feeling guilty for not fulfilling those roles ideally. Joining Dr. Kristin in the studio are members of the Mom Squad; Becca Sudbeck, brand strategist for Nebraska Furniture Mart and Jaya Maniktala, DDS and owner of Husker Dental. They share their experiences as working mothers and what they do to overcome Mom Guilt.
Family Snacks!
May 16, 2022 09:00 - 37 minutes - 70.4 MBWho doesn’t love snacks? Mom Squad member and creator of “Baby on the Brehm” Ashli Brehm is welcomed back to the studio with Dr. Kristin to talk about the yummy, delicious, and all things awesome with snacks. Join us for this fun conversation that takes us down memory lane, featuring the sweets, the salty, and the questionable snacks we once enjoyed. And how these two busy moms make the most out of snack time. Learn more about healthy snacks and family meals at www.kristinsaxena.com!
Making Meals for the Whole Family
May 09, 2022 09:00 - 45 minutes - 85.7 MBStruggling to find what to make for dinner? We’ve all been there. Catherine McCord is a mom, author, and celebrity superstar who has transformed the way so many moms make family meals an important part of life! She is the founder of Weelicious, a website dedicated to helping parents expose their children to wholesome, delicious homemade food and her books have helped so many families enjoy family meals together again! You can win a free copy of Catherine McCord's book 'Smoothie Project' w...
Intuitive Eating For Moms & Dads
May 02, 2022 09:00 - 39 minutes - 74.3 MBWhat is intuitive eating, really? Intuitive eating has become a hot button topic but it is often misunderstood and misused. Registered Dietician Michelle Yates, of Yates Nutrition, joins Dr. Kristin to talk about the differences between diets and lifestyle changes, using intuitive eating to find the right nutrition for your health and wellness! Learn more about Michelle Yates and Yates Nutrition at www.yatesnutrition.com and listen to her podcast "Nourished & Free" available on Apple, Spo...
Musings of a 5th Grade Eater
April 25, 2022 09:00 - 23 minutes - 44 MBWant some helpful insights from the mind of a child? Dr. Kristin’s 5th grader son, Shaan, joins us and shares what foods he likes and dislikes, how fun family meals can be, his passion for food, and what you can do as a parent when you have a picky eater. Learn more about Dr. Kristin and the podcast at www.kristinsaxena.com!
5 Reasons to Start Meal Planning
April 18, 2022 14:54 - 14 minutes - 27.3 MBDo you have a hard time answering “What’s for dinner?” Or have to throw out food every week? In this episode Dr. Kristin breaks down 5 reasons how meal planning can save you time, money, and bring the family together. Learn more about Dr. Kristin and Feeding the Family at www.kristinsaxena.com!
Family Meals & The Division of Responsibility
April 11, 2022 09:00 - 56 minutes - 105 MBWhat is the division of sensibility and how does it apply to family meals? We’re joined by Ellyn Satter who has devoted her career to finding ways to uplift family mealtime. She shares her insights on the dynamics that revolve around feeding the family. Ellyn Satter is the go-to authority about raising healthy children who are a joy to feed. Learn more about Ellyn Satter's work
Spring Cleaning
April 04, 2022 08:00 - 43 minutes - 80.8 MBSpring Cleaning time is here, but before we try to avoid it let's learn just how much of an impact cleaning and organizing can have on our happiness, stress, and overall well-being! Kacie Ferrazzo, of Get Organized Omaha, joins Dr. Kristin to share simple tips, tricks, and strategies to help you organize that mess that feels overwhelming. Kacie also shows us just how much of a far-reaching impact organizing and cleaning our spaces can have on our mental health, stress level, and ability to ...
Feeding PDA Autistic Kids
March 28, 2022 08:00 - 56 minutes - 105 MBHow could it possibly be this hard to raise a child? Today we talk about feeding PDA Autistic kids, as Casey Ehrlich Ph.D., joins us to share her story. Casey did what most parents do, following the recommended parenting 'playbook' but quickly found that her child didn't fit the neurotypical patterns or behaviors. We learn about her family's struggles and the incredibly supportive community that Casey has helped amplify through her podcast and one-on-one coaching. In this episode we learn...
Introducing Solid Foods
March 21, 2022 08:00 - 55 minutes - 104 MBWhen is the best time to introduce your baby to solid foods? What are ways to set yourself up for success when introducing solid foods? Melanie Potock joins Dr. Kristin to share her best practices for responsive feeding, introducing solid foods, and what to keep an eye on when it comes to feeding your baby! Learn more about Melanie Potock at www.melaniepotock.com and find out more about Dr. Kristin at www.kristinsaxena.com!
10 Tips For Family Meals On Vacation
March 14, 2022 08:00 - 28 minutes - 53.4 MBEver feel like you need a vacation after taking a family vacation? Today Dr. Kristin shares her 10 tips for making family meals simple, tasty, healthy, and (most importantly) fun! From what to bring to how to prepare your family meals on the road, Dr. Kristin gives her advice based on real-life experiences. In other words, these are her lessons learned from all the times family meals went wrong while on vacation LOL. Learn more about Dr. Kristin Saxena and Feeding The Family at www.kristin...
Meditation & Mindfulness For Moms
March 07, 2022 09:00 - 59 minutes - 111 MBThe image we have in our heads of what meditation looks like often doesn't come close to what meditation really is. You don't need a mountain or fancy poses to meditate, as it's much more simple and easy for anyone to do. Dr. Kristin is joined by Yoga instructor (and meditation expert) Anthony Chavez to learn how to meditate, how to practice mindfulness, and the extensive benefits for busy moms everywhere! Learn more about Anthony Chavez's Yoga: Instagram - @anthonychavezyoga Website...
Is Breastfeeding Best?
February 28, 2022 09:00 - 26 minutes - 49.5 MBAs the internet will tell you, breastfeeding vs formula fed is one of the most debated topics for moms - but what does the actual data show us to be true? Dr. Kristin Saxena walks us through her own personal experience with breastfeeding and formula fed babies, as well as through the hard facts on just how much breastfeeding and formula feeding impact our babies' lives. This is especially important for new mothers, who are already facing enough stress and pressure on this topic as it is - s...
Helping Boys & Girls With Body Image
February 21, 2022 10:00 - 54 minutes - 101 MBBody Image is something our sons and daughters struggle with like no other generation before them has. Social media channels can distort the reality and expectations of how boys and girls think they should look, leading to tragic outcomes. On today's podcast we learn about what we can do to help boys and girls with positive body image. We're joined by Charlotte Markey, an expert on the subject who has studied the impacts of body image and written about it extensively. Learn more about the ...
Valentine's Day with the Mom Squad
February 14, 2022 05:00 - 42 minutes - 79.3 MBDr. Kristin brings the mom squad back for a special Valentine's Day episode! The mom squad shares Valentine's Day stories, the top 5 gifts for the holiday, and they reveal their Love Languages through the Love Language online test! Dr. Kristin also shares your Facebook group comments and stories for a special Valentine's Day filled with nothin' but love for you! Learn more about Feeding the Family and catch up on podcast episodes at www.kristinsaxena.com!
School Lunch Reform
February 07, 2022 10:00 - 50 minutes - 92.9 MBKristin traveled back to her familiar 'stomping grounds' of Duchesne Academy in Omaha, NE and was blown away by the quality of their school lunch program. Jacqui Caniglia and Scott Quinn, of Duchesne Academy, join Dr. Kristin to talk about School Lunch Reform, specifically the incredible progress they've made at their school. We also learn about ways we can all improve school lunches for our own children, whether it's a packed lunch or reforming their school's lunch program! Learn more ...
Family Meals With The Mom Squad
January 31, 2022 12:00 - 52 minutes - 97.2 MBThe Mom Squad is back to talk about family meals! Tips on how these moms manage their own family meals, nutrition, and time together at the dinner table in the face of real-life challenges all parents deal with. No parent or family is perfect, but we all strive to make progress - which is what this podcast is all about! Let us know what challenges you face with family meals and share any tips you have on the Feeding the Family Facebook Page! Learn more about Dr. Kristin and Family Mea...
How to Create Positive Change
January 24, 2022 12:00 - 45 minutes - 84.8 MBToday we learn about how to create positive change with the expert, Damon West. How did Damn West go from seemingly having it all in life to being sentenced to life in prison? More importantly, how did Damon bounce back from the lowest point anyone could face? Damon shares how he embraced the 'coffee bean' mentality, leading to his release from prison and a new found passion for helping others to change their life through positive change. Learn more about Damon West and 'How to be a Coff...
The 4 P's of Family Meals
January 17, 2022 22:39 - 25 minutes - 46.9 MBHow do you make family meals a success? Dr. Kristin talks about the 4 P's of family meals. Prioritize, Plan, Prep, and Play are the 4 P's of family meals. Learn about how to make Family Meals a success for you family and just how important family meals are for your family. Family meals help kids with school performance, they lower stress levels, help to prevent substance abuse, decrease risk of teen pregnancy, prevent obesity with nutrition benefits, and so much more! Learn more about f...
The Benefits of Family Meals
January 10, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 123 MBWhat are the benefits of Family Meals? Dr. Anne Fishel is a family therapist and professor of psychology at Harvard Medical School, and she joins Dr. Kristin to discuss the impact of family meals on children and adults. In this episode we'll earn about the many benefits of family meals on the bodies, minds, and mental health of our kids. Learn more about Dr. Anne Fishel's Family Dinner Project!
Ask Me Anything
January 03, 2022 06:00 - 39 minutes - 72.7 MBThe Feeding the Family producers put Dr. Kristin on the hot seat with a full Ask Me Anything special episode of the podcast! We get to know Dr. Kristin personally and professionally with questions from you and her production crew! Happy New Year! Season 2 of the Feeding the Family Podcast kicks off Jan 10th on all podcast platforms!