Sep 24

Is the World Making Us Sick? Why Mental Health Isn’t Just Self-Care

What if some of the anxiety, depression, and mental health issues we experience aren't simply problems inside us? What if they're actually signals telling us something about the world around us? Psychiatrist and author Dr. Joanna Cheek joins the show to challenge the way we think ... Show More

25m 55s

Sep 17

The Invisible Crisis: Reaching Men During Suicide Prevention Month

Men die by suicide at dramatically higher rates than women, accounting for nearly 80% of suicide deaths. Yet many men who are struggling never seek mental health support — and the consequences can be deadly. On this episode, host Gabe Howard talks with psychiatrist Dr. Sanjay Mat ... Show More

25m 50s

Sep 10

TOMS Shoes Founder on Why There’s No ‘Magic Pill’ for Mental Health Recovery

What happens when you seemingly have everything — and still don't feel OK? TOMS Shoes founder Blake Mycoskie opens up about the severe depression that followed his departure from the company he built. What initially felt like a mild depression gradually became a years-long strugg ... Show More

21m 44s

Aug 2024

Is this Picky Eating or ARFID? with Rosan Meyer, PhD, RD

#462 - Where does typical picky eating stop and problematic restriction start? Internationally renowned pediatric dietitian and professor Rosan Meyer is here to explain what ARFID (avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder) is and why your baby does not have ARFID. Listen to this ... Show More

37m 37s

Nov 2025

Is it picky eating or something deeper? Unpacking ARFID with RD Kristen Nyampong

Is it picky eating or something deeper? In this episode, RD Kristen Nyampong breaks down Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) — what it looks like, how it’s often missed, and why it can show up differently in BIPOC communities. We talk about helping clients expand fo ... Show More

31m 49s

Jul 2025

444 ARFID or OCD? Understanding the Difference When Food Feels Scary

In this episode, Kimberley Quinlan breaks down the subtle but crucial differences between OCD, ARFID, orthorexia, and eating disorders—and how understanding these distinctions can lead to more effective, compassionate treatment. What you'll learn in this episode: Why the function ... Show More

32m 36s

Feb 2025

359 – The truth about picky eaters: What every parent and SLP should know

Is picky eating just a phase, or could it be something more serious? How can we tell the difference? What do we do next? These questions are so common for clinicians and caregivers alike. Feeding challenges can contribute to high levels of stress and even PTSD for the families we ... Show More

29m 35s

May 2025

The 7 Deadly Signs of Disordered Eating and What is Normal Eating Anyway?

How do you know if you have a healthy relationship with food and your body? This is an acutely challenging question to answer, as the culture normalises extreme eating practices and body image preoccupation as the norm. Maybe you feel that you don’t have a full-b ... Show More

11m 15s

Jul 2025

The Follow-Up: What Causes Picky Eating

Most parents think picky eating starts in toddlerhood. But according to Jenny Best, founder of Solid Starts, the roots go much deeper and earlier. In this Follow-Up episode, Jenny and I dig into the real reasons picky eating happens, what behaviors unknowingly contribute to it, a ... Show More

13m 29s

Feb 2020

#146 - Feeding Picky Kids

What’s the problem with picky kids? It’s frustrating to make food that doesn’t get eaten. More than that, we worry that our kids aren’t getting the nutrients they need or that they’ll only eat brown and red foods for the rest of their lives. But really, when it comes down to it, ... Show More

24m 47s

Jun 2025

Why Is It So Hard to Feed My Kids? with Jackie Silver: Episode 200

In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, is a conversation with Jackie Silver, a registered dietician who works with neurodivergent kids, teens, and adults. We cover when you should seek help with your child’s selective eating, why eating is so complex and ... Show More

48m 2s

Sep 2025

Emetophobia…Do You Have A Fear Of Vomiting? With Clinical Psychologist | Ep 299

Imagine living every day terrified that you or someone near you might vomit. Not just disliking it, but reorganising your life around avoiding it: skipping meals, dodging social events, even avoiding pregnancy or travel. This isn’t just a quirk or “sensitive stomach” it’s a phobi ... Show More

17m 4s

Feb 2022

When Someone You Care About Has an Eating Disorder with Judith Brisman, Ph.D.

"When someone is disordered in their eating often what you find is that they've been a kid who has learned to have radar for the feelings of other people. Whether it's a family wh ... Show More

54m 52s

When Is Picky Eating a Disorder? Underst...