56. Is Your Child's Sensory Bucket Full? Sensory-Friendly Clothing Can Help! with Julia DeNey
Release Date: 05/08/2024
89. This ONE Change Totally Transformed Their Christmas - a Holiday Visual Board with Ali Grossman
Nourishing Autism
In this episode of The Nourishing Autism Podcast, Brittyn is joined by Ali Grossman, an amazing member of the Nourishing Autism Collective, mom of three autistic boys, former teacher and school counselor, and neurodiversity-affirming advocate for families. Ali shares her family’s feeding journey, the progress her twins have made over time, and the game-changing Christmas visual board she created to make gift opening more predictable and magical for her kids. Listen in to hear Ali explain how these simple visual resources can increase autonomy, reduce sensory overload, and help kids feel more...
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88. Making Mealtimes Easier for Sensory-Sensitive Kids: Insights from Emily, The Simple OT
Nourishing Autism
This week on The Nourishing Autism Podcast, Brittyn sits down with pediatric occupational therapist (OT) and content creator Emily, that also goes by The Simple OT, a third-generation OT who brings a strong sensory-informed lens to everything she does. Emily is trained in The SOS Approach to Feeding and has worked across early intervention, school, and outpatient settings, and she brings years of hands-on experience helping autistic children and kids with sensory processing differences feel safe and successful at mealtimes and beyond. Together, Brittyn and Emily break down why regulation...
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87. A Quick Pep Talk for Thanksgiving (It's Okay If They Only Eat the Rolls)
Nourishing Autism
Access the Food Hopper presale: 👉 Visit foodhopper.co 👉 Or text HOP to (303) 219-3393 Happy Thanksgiving! In this episode of The Nourishing Autism Podcast, Brittyn shares the reassurance you need heading into one of the most overwhelming food days of the year. Listen in to hear about the emotional weight holidays can carry: family comments, unpredictable routines, sensory overload, and the pressure to have a picture-perfect day. Brittyn shares practical, actionable strategies so you feel more prepared and empowered this Thanksgiving day. P.S. The presale for Food Hopper, Brittyn's...
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86. The #1 Mistake Parents Make When Tracking Feeding Progress
Nourishing Autism
My new app - Food Hopper - goes on presale next week! Get early access to presale by joining the email or text waitlist! Text: Send the word HOP to (303) 219-3393 or visit Email: Visit to join the email waitlist If you’ve been trying to expand your child’s diet and it feels like nothing is changing, this episode is for you. We’ll unpack why progress with food can feel invisible, what real food wins look like, and how to start noticing and celebrating every step — even when your child doesn’t eat the new food yet. You’ll learn why tracking exposures can...
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85. The Mental Load of Selective Eating
Nourishing Autism
In this week’s episode of The Nourishing Autism Podcast, Brittyn unpacks something every parent of a selective eater knows all too well: the mental load of feeding your child. She talks about the constant thoughts swirling in your head: preferred foods, burned-out foods, new ideas you hope might work, meal-planning for the whole family, and the fear of losing a food that used to be accepted. Listen in to learn why this feels so exhausting, why keeping everything in your head makes progress harder to see, and how small feeding wins (like tolerating a food on the table or helping prep it)...
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84. Decoding Your Child’s Favorite Foods: What They’re Really Telling You
Nourishing Autism
In this episode of The Nourishing Autism Podcast, Brittyn shares all about how to understand why your child keeps returning to those same familiar foods. Instead of wondering why they only want beige and crunchy foods, this episode helps you see those choices as clues that can tell you a lot about what feels safe and manageable for your child’s sensory system. You’ll hear how textures, temperatures, and colors play a role in comfort and regulation, and why certain foods are easier for your child to handle than others. By the end, you’ll walk away with a new understanding of your...
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83. Halloween & Autism: Managing Candy, Sensory Sensitivities, and Selective Eating
Nourishing Autism
In this episode of The Nourishing Autism Podcast, Brittyn is getting you ready for Halloween: sensory challenges, candy overload, costumes, excitement, and all. You'll hear all about blood sugar - why big behaviors around candy aren’t “random”, how low blood sugar can cause meltdowns or dysregulation, and simple ways to steady things with balanced nutrition before the festivities begin. You’ll also hear about sensory-friendly ideas, from adaptive costume tips to alternatives to candy that still feel fun and rewarding. Whether your child thrives with a low-sensory trunk-or-treat,...
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82. I'm Launching an App for Selective Eaters! Meet: Food Hopper
Nourishing Autism
👉🏼 Join the waitlist and get early access to the app In this episode of the Nourishing Autism Podcast, Brittyn shares a very special announcement: she’s launching her very own app for parents of selective eaters! 🎉 Introducing Food Hopper: the first-ever app that helps parents discover new foods for their child based on sensory profile AND nutrition needs!🥦 Listen in as Brittyn takes you behind the scenes of how the idea was born a decade ago, why she created it, and what makes Food Hopper unlike anything else out there. You’ll hear how it will help parents like you answer the...
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81. My Daughter's Eczema Journey: What's Actually Working (And the Emotional Toll)
Nourishing Autism
In this deeply personal episode of The Nourishing Autism Podcast, Brittyn opens up about her daughter Nora’s intense journey with eczema, from hospital stays and repeated flare-ups to the emotional toll of feeling unseen by conventional medicine. You’ll hear the reality of navigating trial-and-error of diet changes, the search for answers in both functional and conventional healthcare, and the breakthrough moments that finally brought healing and hope. Brittyn also shares what actually worked - from gut-healing strategies and topical support to the emotional work it takes to keep...
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80. SPD and Selective Eating (for SPD Awareness in October)
Nourishing Autism
October is Sensory Processing Disorder Awareness Month! In this episode of The Nourishing Autism Podcast, Brittyn breaks down the real reason behind selective eating for kids with SPD. You’ll learn how sensory overwhelm can lead to a narrow list of “safe foods”, why that matters for your child’s nutrition, and what simple steps you can take to create calm, low-pressure mealtimes that honor your child’s sensory needs. Brittyn walks you through: What’s really happening when your child avoids certain textures or temperatures How sensory overwhelm affects appetite and food variety...
info_outlineIn this episode of the Nourishing Autism podcast, Brittyn talks with Julia DeNey, founder of Sense-ational You, a clothing line for neurodivergent children, emphasizing sensory-friendly designs that foster independence and confidence.
They delve into the brand's creation, its mission for inclusivity, and how it addresses common sensory challenges through innovative apparel. This conversation is a must-listen for parents seeking practical solutions to enhance their neurodivergent child's comfort and self-expression, offering insights into adaptive fashion's role in improving daily life for these children.
You can shop Sense-ational You clothing here: https://shopsenseationalyou.com/
Keep up with Julia & Sense-ational You here:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/senseational_you/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@senseational_you?lang=en