How to Un Picky Your Picky Eater

Feb 03 2025 109 ep. 24 mins 10
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Is your child a picky eater? Maybe they are fussy about trying new foods or actually have a fear of trying new foods. In this podcast, we learn tips and strategies on how to get your picky eaters enjoying mealtimes by shifting mindset, working with their sensory system, improving their oral motor skills, remediating gut issues and more. Your host is a mom and a pediatric feeding therapist with extensive training in oral motor, speech, sensory feeding, mindset, and nutrition. We talk everything from breastfeeding to detoxing and everything in between! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christine-miroddi-yoder/support

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When Feeding Has To Take A Back Seat

Feb 03 2025 14 mins  
In this episode, Christine Miroddi Yoder dives into an important yet often overlooked reality: sometimes, feeding progress naturally takes a backseat. Whether it’s due to a major life transition, illness, or medical challenges, there are times when pushing forward with feeding goals just isn’t practical—or productive. Christine shares real-life examples, including a child wea

How Feeling Safe Encourages Kids To Try New Foods

Jan 26 2025 15 mins  
In this episode, we focus on the connection between feeling safe and trying new foods is deeply rooted in a child’s nervous system response. Safety, in this context, goes beyond the physical environment to include the body’s perception of safety, often influenced by past traumas or negative sensory experiences. For severely picky eaters, these fears can manifest in a reliance o

The Secret To Fast Progress

Jan 20 2025 20 mins  
In this episode of How to Unpicky Your Picky Eater, Christine Miroddi Yoder shares insights on what drives rapid progress in feeding therapy, emphasizing the pivotal role of parent involvement. She debunks the myth that a child’s severity or duration of challenges solely dictates progress, highlighting that parents who consistently engage with the strategies and materials see tra

Therapy Is Changing- Are You Ready For The Future?

Jan 13 2025 24 mins  
In this eye-opening episode, Christine Miroddi Yoder explores the future of feeding therapy and how it reflects broader shifts in how we support and teach children. She discusses the challenges of traditional therapy models, where progress can be slow and disconnected from daily life, and introduces a transformative parent-focused coaching approach. Christine shares her vision for

From Stuck to Thriving: How One Parent Turned It Around

Jan 06 2025 17 mins  
In this season opener, Christine Miroddi Yoder dives into the vital role parents play in their child’s feeding journey. Highlighting two contrasting family stories, she demonstrates how parent involvement can dramatically accelerate progress—or create roadblocks. Discover why therapy isn't about dropping your child off and expecting the therapist to work miracles. Instead, it's

New Year, New Mealtime Goals: Your Blueprint for a Year of Eating Success and Transformation

Dec 15 2024 22 mins  
In this episode, we reflect on the progress made over the past year and set clear intentions for transforming mealtime habits in the year ahead. Whether you’re looking ahead to 2025 or beyond, Christine guides you through creating a detailed vision for your child’s eating habits, family mealtimes, and health goals. She emphasizes the importance of making intentional, manageable

Beyond the Toy Aisle: Creative Gift Ideas for Your Picky Eater

Dec 08 2024 20 mins  
In this episode, Christine shares creative, practical, and purposeful gift ideas for children who are picky eaters. She discusses how parents can use holidays, birthdays, or special occasions to support sensory exploration, oral motor development, and even a mindset shift around food—all through play, books, and intentional activities. These gifts don't just entertain but also se

Don’t make this mistake: Overlooking gratitude in your picky eating journey

Dec 02 2024 19 mins  
In this episode, we explore the transformative power of gratitude in your child's feeding journey. Learn why celebrating small wins can lead to bigger breakthroughs and how gratitude rewires your brain for success. Christine shares a heartwarming story of a family overcoming mealtime challenges and provides practical exercises to help you focus on progress instead of setbacks. Disc

Feeling Overwhelmed by Thanksgiving with a Picky Eater? Try This

Nov 25 2024 18 mins  
Thanksgiving can be a whirlwind of family, food, and festivities—but what happens when your child’s extreme picky eating adds stress to the day? In this episode, Christine shares seven practical strategies to make the holiday more pleasant for everyone. From setting realistic expectations to creating a sensory-safe environment, introducing foods before the big day, and involvin

Top 10 Tips For Parents of Picky Eaters

Nov 18 2024 32 mins  
In this insightful episode, we share essential tips for parents navigating the challenges of picky eating. Discover evidence-based strategies, such as the importance of repeated exposure to new foods, creating a no-pressure dining atmosphere, and involving your child in meal prep to spark their interest.