How to Un Picky Your Picky Eater

How to Un Picky Your Picky Eater

Hosted by: Christine Miroddi Yoder

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...

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Teens, Puberty, and Picky Eating: Navigating Food, Friends, and Pressure”

Season #3

A practical, compassionate talk for parents of tweens/teens whose picky eating intensifies during puberty. Christine explains how hormones, social pressure, and identity make eating harder, then shares low-pressure...
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Is Picky Eating Genetic?

Season #3

Is picky eating genetic? In this episode of How to Un-Picky Your Picky Eater, Christine Miroddi Yoder breaks down the science behind genes like MTHFR, TAS2R38 (the “bitter taste” gene), FUT2, DAO, and HLA-DQ2/DQ8, and...
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4 Hidden Medical Reasons Behind Picky Eating

Season #3

You’ve tried everything — exposure, rewards, therapy — and your child still won’t eat? There’s a reason. In this episode, I’m sharing the 5 most commonly missed medical reasons behind picky eating — the ones I see all...
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3 Signs Waiting It Out Is Okay — and 3 Signs It’s Not

Season #3

“Don’t worry… they’ll grow out of it.” That might be true — but only sometimes. And waiting too long when your child actually needs help can make things way harder down the line. In this episode, I’m walking you...
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3 Reasons Forcing a Bite Backfires — and 3 Ways to Actually Build Curiosity Around Food

Season #3

“Just one bite won’t hurt…” But what if that tiny moment of pressure is the very thing making your child more resistant? In this episode, I’m sharing why well-meaning strategies like “just try it for Mommy” or “you...
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The 4 Reasons Most Feeding Approaches Fail — and What We Do Instead

Season #3

Tried sticker charts, bite counts, hiding veggies, even therapy — and still stuck? You’re not doing it wrong. You’re just working with the wrong approach. In this episode, I’ll break down the 4 biggest reasons most...
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How to Move From ‘I Can’t’ to ‘How Can I?’

Season #3

“I can’t afford it.” “I can’t make time.” “I just can’t deal with one more thing.” Sound familiar? In this episode, I’m diving into the most powerful mindset shift I teach my clients — and the one that completely...
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The #1 Reason ABA Falls Short in Feeding

Season #3

Rewards, reinforcers, token boards… they might get your child to take one bite — but at what cost? In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what most ABA-based feeding approaches miss entirely: connection....
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5 Most common feeding mistakes (And What to Do Instead)

Season #3

You’ve tried all the tips, set up a schedule, maybe even done therapy… but meals still feel like a battleground. 😩 Here’s the thing: most parents are unknowingly making one (or more) of these super common feeding...
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Is it normal to bring safe foods everywhere?

Season #3

If you’ve ever packed a cooler full of “safe foods” for your child before a birthday party, BBQ, or school lunch—this episode is for you. Christine Miroddi Yoder, pediatric feeding expert, breaks down what safe foods...
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Help! My Child Only Eats 5 Foods

Season #3

If your child has fewer than five foods in their diet, this episode is a must-listen. In today’s episode, Christine Miroddi Yoder, pediatric feeding expert and creator of the Unlocking Mealtimes framework, dives deep...
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What I Wish Every Parent Knew Before Starting Feeding Therapy

Season #3

Feeding therapy isn’t just about getting kids to take a bite — and it’s definitely not a one-size-fits-all solution. In this episode, Christine shares the real truth about what feeding therapy should look like, why...
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