Feeding The Family

Welcome 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.

Family Snacks 01/02/2023

Family Snacks Who 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 New episodes of Feeding The Family coming soon. Original episode air date: 16 May 2022 /episode/index/show/feedingthefamily/id/25457673

What Is Lifestyle Medicine 12/26/2022

What Is Lifestyle Medicine What 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 . New episodes of Feeding The Family coming soon. Original episode air date: 29 Nov 2021 /episode/index/show/feedingthefamily/id/25396761

Moms, Boobs, & Babies 12/19/2022

Moms, Boobs, & Babies On 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 friends and family, recognizing signs of nursing difficulties early on, and more! Don’t forget to follow us on social media for updates about upcoming episodes of Feeding The Family! Original episode air date: 13 Dec 2021 /episode/index/show/feedingthefamily/id/25319346

10 Tips For Feeding Success 12/12/2022

10 Tips For Feeding Success You 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! /episode/index/show/feedingthefamily/id/25268547

Healing Yourself Through Food 12/05/2022

Healing Yourself Through Food How 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 wellness through food. To learn more about Peggy visit . Check out Peggy’s book, /episode/index/show/feedingthefamily/id/25194102

How to eliminate Stress from Feeding your Kids 11/28/2022

How to eliminate Stress from Feeding your Kids Are 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 dietitian who provides nutritional wellness services to people of all ages and lifestyles. She understands that everyone is different, which is why she offers personalized nutritional plans that fit your specific needs. /episode/index/show/feedingthefamily/id/25120740

Nutritional Wellness vs Diet: Which is best for you? 11/21/2022

Nutritional Wellness vs Diet: Which is best for you? Did 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 Wellness or Diet? Amanda is a registered dietitian who provides nutritional wellness services to people of all ages and lifestyles. She understands that everyone is different, which is why she offers personalized nutritional plans that fit your specific needs. /episode/index/show/feedingthefamily/id/25056369

Avoid The Overload: Planning To Eat 11/14/2022

Avoid The Overload: Planning To Eat There 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 can do for you. /episode/index/show/feedingthefamily/id/24961038

Planning Out Your Meals Made Easy 11/07/2022

Planning Out Your Meals Made Easy Why 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 For Marcia’s cooking classes you can find that Check out Marcia’s /episode/index/show/feedingthefamily/id/24894573

Rerelease Mom Guilt 10/31/2022

Rerelease Mom Guilt How 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 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. /episode/index/show/feedingthefamily/id/24831564

What is ARFID? 10/17/2022

What is ARFID? Is 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: @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’s new book at our website! /episode/index/show/feedingthefamily/id/24675795

Is how you eat more important than what you eat? 10/10/2022

Is how you eat more important than what you eat? Is 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 nutrition. She talks with Dr. Kristin about different ways to engage healthier eating habits for your children. Additional Resources: The Balanced Lunch Box (Over 60 ideas that are Free) LINK The Meal time fun cards and Food adventures @daniellebinns on Instagram Be sure to grab the free Balanced Lunch Box Cheatsheet here for 60+ foods to include in your child's lunch: Follow us on Instagram at @curiouscookiekids (for fun food exploration tips and picky eating resources) and @daniellebinnsnutrition (for family nutrition and picky eating strategies) - You'll find free resources, family friendly recipes, and strategies for feeding your family and raising healthy eaters - the right way. - You'll find fun food exploration tools that transform kids (even the pickiest eaters) into food scientists who are trying foods FASTER - without begging, bribing, or battles. Stay updated on our new episodes coming out soon on , and watch our videos on our ! /episode/index/show/feedingthefamily/id/24613107

Meal Times Are Where Family Comes Together 10/03/2022

Meal Times Are Where Family Comes Together If 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 from for her family meals on this episode of the podcast. Join us for more episodes every week! Subscribe to the podcast now so you never miss an episode! /episode/index/show/feedingthefamily/id/24549801

Family Meals Live From HyVee 09/26/2022

Family Meals Live From HyVee To 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. This episode covers: Fun Recipes Nutritional Tips /episode/index/show/feedingthefamily/id/24468759

Rerelease Benefits of Family Meals 09/23/2022

Rerelease Benefits of Family Meals We’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. /episode/index/show/feedingthefamily/id/24325599

Rerelease The Power of Family Meals 09/21/2022

Rerelease The Power of Family Meals We’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 barriers parents face to incorporating regular family meals into their routine, how this practice is truly doable for anyone, and why we should make it a priority. Resources: Purchase Miriam’s Book – /episode/index/show/feedingthefamily/id/24325515

Rerelease How to Create Positive Change 09/19/2022

Rerelease How to Create Positive Change We’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 passion for helping others to change their life through positive change. /episode/index/show/feedingthefamily/id/24325770

Rerelease Mealtime Struggles With Kids 09/19/2022

Rerelease Mealtime Struggles With Kids We’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 help us approach mealtime struggles in a more peaceful and productive way. This episode provides great food for thought and useful advice for any parent dealing with difficult mealtime behaviors! Resources: /episode/index/show/feedingthefamily/id/24325644

Family Meals With The Mom Squad (Re-Release) 09/12/2022

Family Meals With The Mom Squad (Re-Release) We’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 family meals and share any tips you have on the ! Learn more about Dr. Kristin and Family Meals at . /episode/index/show/feedingthefamily/id/24325713

Dr. Kristin Wrote A Book! 08/29/2022

Dr. Kristin Wrote A Book! While 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 learned, the struggles we share, and all of the milestones along the way. Stay updated on our new episodes coming out soon on , and watch our videos on our ! /episode/index/show/feedingthefamily/id/24176148

Back to School Tips 08/15/2022

Back to School Tips Back 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 experiencing gigantic shifts in their routines, a brand new group of new friends and classmates, and a shift away from the laid back and pressure free Summer months. In this episode we’ll learn how to get you and the kids ready for the first day of school, so that back to school 2022 is the best year yet! Check out the additional resources to help you manage your own back to school experience at , or follow these sources that we found helpful! /episode/index/show/feedingthefamily/id/24038214

Family Eating in Italy 08/01/2022

Family Eating in Italy Dr. 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 /episode/index/show/feedingthefamily/id/23899200

Meal Prep Coaching 07/18/2022

Meal Prep Coaching Does 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 and follow here on instagram at Get The Ultimate Bundle: Everything but the Kitchen Sink ebook + Replay of Plan Prep Plate - Sign up for a Free Chef’s Chat to discuss 1:1 meal prep coaching - EBTKS ebook - A how-to guide for keeping a functional kitchen and becoming an efficient meal prepper! With this book, you'll have everything you need to set your kitchen up for success and begin your meal prepping journey. Plan Prep Plate is my signature workshop designed to help you understand how to meal prep more efficiently, save time and energy. Learn more about Dr. Kristin and connect with us today at /episode/index/show/feedingthefamily/id/23763578

Putting Family Meals First 07/05/2022

Putting Family Meals First Finding 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 /episode/index/show/feedingthefamily/id/23606165

Stocking The Pantry 06/20/2022

Stocking The Pantry Are 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 /episode/index/show/feedingthefamily/id/23477981

Stocking The Pantry 06/20/2022

Budget Friendly Family Meals 06/06/2022

Budget Friendly Family Meals The 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! Learn more about Dr. Kristin and the podcast at www.kristinsaxena.com! /episode/index/show/feedingthefamily/id/23332880

Baby Formula Shortage 05/30/2022

Baby Formula Shortage Millions 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 /episode/index/show/feedingthefamily/id/23256158

Mom Guilt 05/23/2022

Mom Guilt 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 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. /episode/index/show/feedingthefamily/id/23194430

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