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SEASON 3, EPISODE 9

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.

SEASON 3, EPISODE 8

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!

SEASON 3, EPISODE 6

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.

SEASON 3, EPISODE 5

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.

SEASON 3, EPISODE 3

Is how you eat more important than what you eat?

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.

SEASON 3, EPISODE 2

Meal Times are When 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.

SEASON 2, EPISODE 27

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!

SEASON 2, EPISODE 26

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.

SEASON 2, EPISODE 24

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.

SEASON 2, EPISODE 23

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.

SEASON 2, EPISODE 21

The 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.

SEASON 2, EPISODE 20

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 Matiktala, DDS and owner of Husker Dental. They share their experiences as working mothers and what they do to overcome Mom Guilt.

SEASON 2, EPISODE 18

Making Meals for the Whole Family

Struggling 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!

SEASON 2, EPISODE 17

Intuitive Eating for Moms & Dads

What 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!

SEASON 2, EPISODE 15

5 Reasons to Start Meal Planning

Do 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.

SEASON 2, EPISODE 14

Family Meals & The Division of Responsibility

What 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.

SEASON 2, EPISODE 12

Feeding Kids with PDA Autism

How could it possibly be this hard to raise a child? Today we talk about feeding kids with PDA Autism, 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 about how to parent and feed children with PDA Autism.

SEASON 2, EPISODE 11

Introducing Solid Foods

When 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!

SEASON 2, EPISODE 9

Meditation & Mindfulness For Moms

The 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!

SEASON 2, EPISODE 8

Is Breastfeeding Best?

As 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 – so this episode is for you, with the clickbait headlines stripped away for a frank, honest conversation about breastfeeding in 2022!

SEASON 2, EPISODE 6

Valentine’s Day with the Mom Squad

Dr. 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!

SEASON 2, EPISODE 5

Making School Lunch Healthier

Kristin 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 how we can make school lunches healthier, specifically with 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 your school’s lunch program!

SEASON 2, EPISODE 3

How to Create Positive Change

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.

SEASON 2, EPISODE 2

How 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 and just how important family meals are for your family.

SEASON 1, EPISODE 21

Healthy Family Eating For 2022

New Year’s Resolutions can seem cliché, but goal-setting is very important for you and your family’s health. Today’s podcast is all about ways to make those goals realistic and achievable with special guest Laura Fuentes, who is a mom of 3 and the mastermind behind “momables” – a resource for parents looking to feed their family fresh, healthy food!

SEASON 1, EPISODE 20

Responsive Bottle Feeding

We have been talking a lot about breastfeeding in the last few episodes, however, the truth is that most babies are bottle fed, at least to some degree. And while resources abound for parents who choose to breastfeed, few exist for bottle feeders. In this episode, professor Alison K. Ventura returns to talk with us about responsive bottle feeding!

SEASON 1, EPISODE 18

Feeding Teens and Tweens

Feeding kids does not necessarily get easier as they get older…it just changes. While the internet is full of great ideas and resources for feeding young kids, finding information about how to feed adolescents can be much more difficult.

SEASON 1, EPISODE 17

Taking Care of Ourselves with Lifestyle Medicine

Dr. Molly Lupo, shares what she has learned through her personal experience as well as her lifestyle medicine practice. Her focus on the 4Ms- macros, movement, meditation and mindfulness has been a game changer.

SEASON 1, EPISODE 15

Breastfeeding to Breast Cancer

On this week’s episode we talk about raising babies, battling breast cancer, and the life lessons that come when you have to do both at the same time with Ashli Brehm. Ashli has brought joy, laughter, and hope to many by writing and speaking about her experience of undergoing cancer treatment as the mother of 3 young boys.

SEASON 1, EPISODE 14

Developing Food Preferences in Early Childhood

This week we speak with child nutrition expert, Dr. Alison K. Ventura, who discusses her research on how flavor and food preferences are shaped in infancy and early childhood (and even before babies are born!).

SEASON 1, EPISODE 12

Binge Eating, Bariatric Surgery, and Prioritizing Mental Health

In this episode, Dr. Kristin is joined by her cousin, Stephanie Krivohlavek. Stephanie is mom to two young kids as well as the owner of two day spas. Having always struggled with her weight, Steph talks to us about what it was like growing up in a bigger body and describes how years of yo-yo dieting left her feeling like a failure.

SEASON 1, EPISODE 11

Keeping Your Child’s Teeth Healthy

In this episode I chat with Dr. Christina Pruitt, a family and cosmetic dentist. We discuss the role teeth play in our overall health and Dr. Pruitt gives us advice on how to keep those little chompers in prime condition!

SEASON 1, EPISODE 9

Overcoming Barriers to Eating Well

This episode, the third in our 3-part series on food advocacy, features guest Dr. Nimali Fernando, founder of the Dr. Yum Project. DYP is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping families and communities overcome barriers to eating well.

SEASON 1, EPISODE 8

Advocacy Series: School Lunch Reform

In this episode we meet with “Renegade Lunch Lady”, Chef Ann Cooper. Ann is the founder of the Chef Ann Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting real food and scratch-cooking in schools.

SEASON 1, EPISODE 6

Feeding Toddlers with Amy Palanjian

Join us this week as we welcome guest Amy Palanjian, the creator of YummyToddlerFood.com! In this episode we discuss the stages of growth and development that explain the changes in a child’s eating patterns.

SEASON 1, EPISODE 5

Tidiness & Healthy Choices with Professional Organizer Kacie Ferrazzo

This week we talk to professional organizer Kacie Ferrazzo and we discuss the research associating tidiness and making healthy choices. Kacie gives us practical advice on how to become more organized in the kitchen and in life. She tells us what has worked for her clients as well as in her own life.

SEASON 1, EPISODE 3

The Benefits of Reusables & Recycling With Dr. Katie Durrwachter

This week we talk to Dr. Katie Durrwachter — a pediatrician, mom of 3 and environmental advocate. Dr. Durrwachter shares manageable ways we can be more eco-friendly, even in our busy adult lives, and why it is important for kids health now.

SEASON 1, EPISODE 2

The Importance of Family Dinners with Miriam Weinstein