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PODCAST

How to Un Picky Your Picky Eater

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 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

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12:22

What To Do When Your Child Refuses To Eat Dinner

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2026/04/06

What To Do When Your Child Refuses To Eat DinnerWhat do you do when your child refuses to eat dinner? If you’ve tried making separate meals, pushing “just one bite,” or hoping they’ll eat when they’re hungry—but nothing seems to work—this episode is for you. We break down why dinner is often the hardest meal of the day for picky eaters, what’s actually happening when your child refuses food, and why common strategies can make things worse. Most importantly, you’ll learn how to start

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31:19

Let's Play 20 Questions....

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2026/03/23

Why does my child gag on food? Why will they only eat snacks? Did I cause this?If you’ve asked yourself any of these questions, you are not alone. These are the exact questions parents ask us every single week when they call Foodology Feeding Therapy looking for help with picky eating, food refusal, gagging, sensory challenges, and mealtime stress. In this episode, I answer 20 of the most common questions parents ask about picky eating. But something interesting happens as we go through

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12:55

Why Food Exposure Isn't Working

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2026/03/09

Many parents are told that the solution to picky eating is simple:“Just keep exposing them to new foods.” So they put new foods on the plate. They keep offering them. They follow the “no pressure” rule. And yet… nothing changes. In this episode, we unpack why food exposure sometimes fails — and what most feeding advice is missing. Exposure is not just a parenting strategy. It’s a nervous system process. If exposure doesn’t match your child’s stage of readiness, it can unintentionally

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10:56

Why Does My Child Gag on Certain Textures? (When It’s...

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2026/02/23

Why does your child gag on certain textures — and when should you be concerned?In this episode, we break down when gagging is developmentally normal, what age it should decrease, and the red flags that signal something deeper. You’ll learn the four root causes of persistent gagging — oral motor skills, sensory processing, anxiety, and gut inflammation — and what actually helps reduce it. If your child is still gagging past age two, this episode will give you clarity and direction.

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19:48

Why So Many Kids Have Allergies Now (And How It...

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2026/02/16

Food allergies in kids are more common than ever — but what if the real impact isn’t just eczema or reflux? In this episode, holistic feeding therapist Christine breaks down why allergies have skyrocketed, how early gut discomfort can train the brain to avoid food, and why picky eating is often rooted in biology — not behavior. If your child struggles with food, this episode will change how you see it.

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16:28

Can You Prevent Cow's Milk Protein Allergy?

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2026/01/19

Is your baby’s fussiness more than “just reflux”? Christine explains the signs of cow’s milk protein allergy, the role of the infant gut and immune system, and why early recognition and support can make a big difference.Quiz Link: https://1ndx35ypoci.typeform.com/to/pAFicztX?typeform-source=foodologyfeedingtherapy.com

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12:12

What Does Food Sensitivity Have To Do With Picky Eating?

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2026/01/12

What if your child’s picky eating isn’t behavioral at all? In this episode, Christine breaks down how food sensitivities and gut inflammation can quietly interfere with appetite and food acceptance—and why addressing these hidden factors can accelerate progress for picky eaters.

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3:55

A Behind-the-Scenes Update (And a Big Thank You)

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2025/11/24

In this special year-end episode, Christine wraps up 2025 with gratitude, reflection, and an exciting update inside Foodology Feeding.Christine shares why the podcast is ending a little early this year, what’s happening behind the scenes as the Mealtime Roadmap gets its biggest upgrade ever, and why 2026 is already shaping up to be a transformational year for families of picky eaters. You’ll hear about: A heartfelt thank-you to every parent and professional who listened in 2025 Why the

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32:18

Is Your Child Really ADHD — or Something Else?

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2025/11/17

-- Just a quick note! This is probably our last episode for the year! We will see you in 2026!! Have a healthy and happy holiday!Is your child constantly moving, zoning out, or melting down — and you’re wondering if it’s ADHD… or something else? In this episode, Christine looks beyond the label and explores the hidden factors that can make kids look “ADHD” on the outside: mouth breathing, poor sleep, gut inflammation, ultra-processed foods, lack of movement, and nervous system overload

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20:06

Why Won’t My Child Gain Weight? The Real Reasons...

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2025/11/10

Your child eats… but the scale barely moves. You’re counting bites, tracking calories, maybe even adding butter and shakes — and still, nothing changes. In this episode, Christine breaks down the real reasons kids struggle to gain weight — and why it’s rarely about calories alone. From missing hunger cues to food sensitivities, gut inflammation, thyroid and iron issues, and sensory challenges, she walks you through what to test, what to look for, and how to bring appetite back naturally

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19:36

The Hidden Reason You Keep Putting Things Off (Even...

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2025/11/02

We all do it—wait for the “right time.” But what if that perfect moment never comes? In this episode, I’m sharing the real, science-backed reason we put things off (even when we care deeply) and how to take the first small step forward—without guilt or overwhelm.

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22:25

Should My Child Take a Supplement? Pros, Cons, and...

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2025/10/27

Should your picky eater be taking a supplement — or are you just wasting money? In this episode, Christine breaks down the pros, cons, and hidden pitfalls of children’s vitamins and supplements. You’ll learn how to spot junk ingredients, understand why not all nutrients are absorbed the same way, and discover what to look for on a label to make confident, informed choices for your child. Christine also shares her personal story of how one omega-3 supplement unlocked her son’s speech

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20:31

7 Surprising Strategies to Help Your Child Try More...

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2025/10/20

Tired of sticker charts, bribes, and hiding veggies that never seem to work? In this episode, Christine shares seven surprising strategies that actually help kids feel safe, curious, and confident around food — without pressure or power struggles.You’ll learn how to: ✅ Use micro steps to create real progress ✅ Encourage sensory play before bites ✅ Pair new foods with safe favorites ✅ Change the environment to reduce stress ✅ Build a learner identity instead of “picky eater” ✅ Involve kids

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31:47

The Spooky Truth About Halloween Candy (and What to...

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2025/10/13

🎃 Halloween Candy: What Parents Should KnowThis week, Christine gets real about the scariest part of Halloween — the candy bag. 🍬 From petroleum-based dyes and preservatives to marketing tactics that trick parents into feeling guilty for saying “no,” this episode dives deep into: 👉 What’s really in popular Halloween candy 👉 Why “junk food” isn’t a dirty word 👉 What actually fuels eating disorders (and what doesn’t) 👉 How Big Food hijacked the “no bad foods” message 👉 Easy ways to

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28:53

Teens, Puberty, and Picky Eating: Navigating Food,...

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2025/10/06

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 strategies—growth-mindset language, practicing at home, and addressing the four pillars (gut, sensory, oral-motor, mindset)—to help teens build confidence, expand safe foods, and rejoin social meals without shame.

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31:32

Is Picky Eating Genetic?

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2025/09/29

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 how they can influence your child’s eating habits. Learn the visible signs genetics may be playing a role, why environment still matters just as much as DNA, and three practical steps you can take right now to support your child. If you’ve ever wondered whether picky eating

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37:29

4 Hidden Medical Reasons Behind Picky Eating

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2025/09/22

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 the time after families have hit dead ends with other approaches: 👅 Oral motor issues (it’s not just behavior if chewing is hard) 😮‍💨 Breathing difficulties (like enlarged tonsils or mouth breathing) 💩 Gut problems (reflux, constipation, dysbiosis) 🧬 Food

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21:28

3 Signs Waiting It Out Is Okay — and 3 Signs It’s Not

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2025/09/15

“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 through: ✅ 3 green flags that mean it’s safe to wait 🚩 And 3 red flags that mean it’s time to act — now We’ll talk about: • What a “developmentally normal” picky eater actually looks like • How to tell if your child’s food list is stuck or shrinking • When meal stress, fear, and

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17:29

3 Reasons Forcing a Bite Backfires — and 3 Ways to...

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2025/09/08

“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 can’t leave the table until you take a bite” actually create more fear and shutdown — and what to say instead to help your child move from resistance to curiosity. You’ll learn: 🚫 How forcing a bite disconnects your child from hunger cues 🚫 Why pressure activates their nervous

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16:44

The 4 Reasons Most Feeding Approaches Fail — and What...

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2025/08/25

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 feeding strategies fall short (even the ones recommended by professionals) — and what to do instead if you want lasting change. Here’s what we unpack: 🚫 Why focusing only on behavior backfires 🚫 How ignoring sensory + oral motor skills keeps your child stuck 🚫 Why food refusal

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