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Raising Kids in a Country with Gun Violence: What Actually Helps with Moms Demand Action

As a pediatrician, I spent years looking at firearm safety through a clinical lens—as a major public health crisis and a tragic statistic. But after practicing in South Florida during the Parkland shooting and becoming a mother myself, the stakes became deeply personal. My husban ... Show More

52m 54s

Jun 1

The Follow-Up: Strength Training While Pregnant

Strength training in pregnancy can feel confusing with so much mixed advice online. In this Follow-Up episode, I revisit my conversation with Amy Kiefer and Krystle Holland of Expecting and Empowered to talk about how movement can support your body during pregnancy, prepare you f ... Show More

15m 7s

May 27

Fear Sells—But the Facts Matter: Making Science Go Viral

In this episode, I sit down with a scientist and science communicator who has spent the last five years in the middle of online health conversations, especially during and after the pandemic. We talk honestly about why accurate information often feels boring on social media, whil ... Show More

1h 3m

Nov 2024

2782: Don’t Pass Down Your Food & Body Image Baggage: 5 Rules To Raise Your Kids By by Sally Kuzemchak of Real Mom Nutrition

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2782: Sally Kuzemchak emphasizes the importance of breaking cycles of food and body image baggage to nurture a healthy mind ... Show More

10m 15s

Oct 2023

Kids vs. Big Food: Food Babe’s Playbook for Healthy Choices - Vani Hari : 1099

<p>Friends, it is my great pleasure to introduce Vani Hari, aka Food Babe, someone I've had the privilege of knowing for nearly a decade. She is a relentless advocate for clean, safe, and wholesome food. She has dedicated herself to a tireless campaign aimed at eliminating harmfu ... Show More

1h 2m

Nov 2016

012: It’s not about the broccoli: Dr. Dina Rose

<div> Does your child eat any food under the sun...as long as it's cheese? Do you find yourself worrying that you'll never get all the nutrients into her that she needs? Dr. Dina Rose approaches eating from a sociologist's perspective, which is to say that It's Not About The B ... Show More

51m 29s

Jul 2024

TMHS 812: The Terrifying Truth About Ultra-Processed Foods

Ultra-processed foods have become an increasingly large portion of the average American’s diet in recent decades. Should we worry about this radical shift and how it is impacting our biology? Today you’re going to learn the truth about ultra-processed foods and their effects on h ... Show More

1h 2m

May 2024

A Real Conversation About Wellness Extremes, Cure-All Diets & How to Actually Find Balance | Shyla Cadogan, RD

<p>Ep 116. What does "good nutrition" actually mean – and why have we built a BILLION dollar industry that only makes us more confused about how to feed ourselves? Why is it that one day the internet is telling you to be a raw vegan, and 5 years later carnivore is suddenly a pana ... Show More

1h 53m

Jun 2025

130 - Understanding Food Sensitivities: What’s Normal, What’s Not, and When to Seek Support with Luka & Kate

Food sensitivities can feel like a confusing and overwhelming topic, especially when your little one is experiencing symptoms, and you’re trying to work out what’s going on. Unlike allergies, sensitivities can present in a wide variety of ways, and figuring out the right next ste ... Show More

24m 2s

Oct 2021

How You Can Honor Your Heritage — And Improve Your Health — Through Food

Food is more than just fuel for your body. Food is a connection to the stories of your ancestors and the stories of your descendants.In this episode of Life Kit, Michael W. Twitty, nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar, and professor Devon Mihesuah share their advice on how to strengthen t ... Show More

22m 53s

Feb 2022

Order of BLW Foods to Feed: Does it Matter?

#201 What foods should be introduced first when starting baby-led weaning? Although there are certain situations where some foods need to be introduced later on in the feeding process..Spoiler Alert! The order of baby-led weaning foods introduced to a baby does not matter. In th ... Show More

9m 46s

Nov 2020

#2: PARENTING - Food Demonisation & How To Talk To Children About 'bad' Foods

In this episode, I talk about the first time my 4 year old son came home from school and told me that chocolate was a 'bad food'. It really took me by surprise and I did my very best to guide the conversation positively. ⠀It was difficult with my 5 year old also chiming in to the ... Show More

21m 40s

Aug 2024

2680: How to Help Children Become Healthy Eaters - Especially Vegetables? by Dr. Laura Markham of Peaceful Parent Happy Kids

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2680: Dr. Laura Markham shares strategies to encourage children to eat vegetables and fruits by making them regular parts o ... Show More

9m 20s

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