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PODCAST

Sunny Side Up Nutrition

Elizabeth Davenport, Anna Lutz

A series of conversations about all things nutrition-related for parents or caregivers of toddlers, teens and everyone in between. snutrition.substack.com

health & fitness nutrition

All Episodes

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Episode 109: What To Do If Your Child Says "I'm Fat".

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2025/09/29

In our latest podcast episode, Anna and I talk about how parents can navigate a conversation, when a child says, “I’m fat.” In Episode 109, we unpack why this moment feels so charged, and how to respond with curiosity and care.We talk about the baggage our culture places on the word “fat,” why a one-size-fits-all script doesn’t exist, and how parents can validate their child’s feelings. You’ll hear what not to say, what to try instead and when to consider seeing additional support. We also share

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37:04

Podcast Episode 108 - Fueling the Future: Nourishing...

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2025/09/15

We have another episode for you where I’m joined by Anna Mackay, an original co-host of the podcast with Anna Lutz and me. Anna lives on the other side of the world these days, but she and I were able to catch up and record a few episodes this summer while she was visiting the US. I’m sure you’ll enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed talking with Anna Mackay!Podcast Episode 108: Nourishing Teen Athletes with Anna Mackay In this conversation, Elizabeth and Anna Mackay discuss the unique nutritional

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32:05

Podcast Episode 104: Meal Planning Made Easy: College...

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2025/07/22

HI Friends, Elizabeth here. I was so excited to have a chance to chat with Anna Mackay for our latest Sunny Side Up Nutrition Podcast Episode. In this episode, we offer supportive, non-diet guidance for students transitioning to college life or boarding school. Our conversation draws from both personal and clinical experience working with teens about to leave home. Transitioning from home to college (or boarding school) is a major life transition. And navigating food is a big part of that. How can

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27:52

Episode 103: Nutrition Made Simple

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2025/07/09

Hi Friends,In our latest podcast episode, we’re doing something we don’t often do. We’re actually talking about nutrition. We’re dietitians after all and we do enjoy the science of nutrition, but we also know that the child nutrition information out there can be overwhelming and stressful for parents. So, we’re all about keeping nutrition information simple.If you’ve ever found yourself worrying (or wondering) whether or not your child is getting enough of the nutrients they need, this episode is

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30:41

Podcast Ep. 102: Kids and Sweets - Tips for Ending...

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2025/06/23

Hi Friends,In our latest episode, Anna and I get into a topic that brings up a lot of emotions for parents: How to navigate sweets with kids?We talk about into: * Why sugar has been demonized in our culture.* Diet culture and beliefs about sugar and “good parenting.”* What sugar is and why our bodies need it.* Myths about sugar.* The link between restriction and kids’ interest in sweets.* Realistic advice on how to create structure around sweets.* How we talk about sweets matters. Anna and I also

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20:29

Podcast Episode 100: Reboot Your Meal Planning-No...

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2025/06/04

Episode 100: Reboot Your Meal PlanningWe made it to 100 episodes! Wow!! We’re grateful to you all for being here and supporting our work to challenge diet culture and make family nutrition less stressful.In our latest episode, we’re celebrating with a topic that comes up a lot—meal planning. But not the Pinterest-perfect kind (no judgement here if you love that kind of meal planning). Anna and I are talking about realistic, flexible planning that supports you instead of stresses you out.We share our

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34:42

Improving Your Relationship with Food and Body in 2024

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2023/12/18

Anna, Anna, and Elizabeth discuss how setting a positive example of a healthy and balanced relationship with food can have a huge impact on our children’s body image and relationship with food, and helps prevent the development of eating disorders. We talk through some specific steps someone can take towards shifting behaviors when it comes to food, the way we view bodies, and the way we talk about food and bodies. This episode marks the end of season 4, and the beginning of a short break from

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45:02

Autism and Eating Disorders with Livia Sara

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2023/12/04

Anna Lutz chats with Livia Sara, an autism eating disorder recovery coach. They discuss why we often see people with autistic traits develop disordered eating behaviors, and why the way in which we talk about food is especially important among people with autism. They also discuss protective ways parents and teachers can talk to all children about food. Links: Livia’s Website Livia's Books Website Livia’s Instagram Livia’s Podcast Sunny Side Up Nutrition Podcast Lutz, Alexander & Associates

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43:15

How Pressure Shows up in Feeding Children With Marsha...

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2023/11/20

Anna L. and Elizabeth chat with Marsha Dunn Klein, a Pediatric Occupational Therapist and expert in the field of feeding children. They discuss how pressure and other factors such as the sensory aspects of eating affect our children's relationship and connection to food. They explore strategies parents and caregivers can use to feel supported in their efforts to feed their children, and ways to help children feel safe and regulated at mealtimes. Links: Get Permission Institute Sunny Side Up

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37:17

Navigating Diet Culture During the Holidays with...

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2023/11/06

Anna L. and Elizabeth chat with Jenna Werner, a Registered Dietitian (RD), who runs a virtual nutrition coaching practice. They discuss the diet culture-fueled experiences people often face during the holidays, and tips for navigating these moments. They also explore some advice specifically for parents to help navigate scenarios such as feeling guilty about the foods we eat instead of focusing on enjoying them, and how to handle other adults who make negative comments about food and weight within

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32:26

The Scariest Thing at Halloween is Not the Sugar with...

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2023/10/23

Anna L. and Elizabeth chat with Sammy Previte, a Registered Dietitian (RD), Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, Certified Personal Trainer, and the Founder of Find Food Freedom®. Find Food Freedom® is a virtual private practice where Sammy and her team are dedicated to their mission of helping humans make peace with food and their body. They discuss why Halloween can feel so stressful to parents, some of the common pitfalls, and share some advice for parents as they navigate Halloween this year

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24:39

Talking to Kids About Body Size, Health and Social...

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2023/10/09

Anna M. and Elizabeth chat with Dr. Mary Himmelstein a professor and researcher in psychological sciences at Kent State University. Mary is the director of the SWAG Lab, a social and health psychology lab where she examines biopsychosocial mechanisms which influence health and disease processes, and conducts research broadly on identity, stress, and coping processes in weight stigma and masculinity. They discuss: Weight stigma and the different ways people can experience it. How negative

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39:19

Partnering with Teachers for Protective Nutrition...

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2023/09/25

Anna L. and Elizabeth chat with Gwen Kostal, a Registered Dietitian who helps teachers and educators teach about food safely in the classroom. When Gwen first started out as a dietitian, she was trained to contribute to diet culture, encourage weight loss, recommend restrictions, and talk to kids about how to choose the “best” foods. When she realised that this is not appropriate or helpful for kids Gwen set up Dietitians 4 Teachers to help teachers find meaningful language and lessons that link to

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33:44

Disordered Eating in Young Athletes with Georgie Buckley

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2023/09/11

Anna M. chats with Dr. Georgie Buckley, a dietitian and postdoctoral researcher who currently works as an eating disorder and body image consultant. Georgie is also a queer, neurodivergent woman, and a trauma survivor with a history of an eating disorder. They discuss: The nature of disordered eating and body image issues are among pre-teen, teen and collegiate athletes. The things that need to happen not just to raise more awareness, but shake things up so prevention becomes a core tenet of all

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45:50

Packing School Lunches with Diana Rice

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2023/08/28

Anna L. and Elizabeth chat with Diana Rice, a registered dietitian who works with both children and adults to put positive family feeding dynamics into practice, and heal food-related issues brought on by medical conditions or years of chronic dieting. They discuss: Why packing school lunches can feel like such a chore to parents. The problem with Bento boxes/insta-ready lunches. Managing packing lunches day-to-day, week-by-week. Recommendations for packing lunches for picky eaters. When kids can

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39:32

Yummy Toddler Food Dinnertime SOS with Amy Palanjian

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2023/08/14

Anna M. and Elizabeth chat with Amy Palanjian, a recipe developer, content creator, cookbook author and mom to three kids. Amy is the creator of Yummy Toddler Food, the go-to resource for busy parents to create meals families swear by. They discuss: How the Yummy Toddler Food blog and social media came about. What it’s been like for Amy to navigate the kids Wellness landscape, where many influencers attempt to “healthify” everything, or make posts containing dire warnings about toxic this or that

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How to Help a Friend with an Eating Disorder with the...

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2023/07/31

Anna L. and Elizabeth chat with Aerin Atinsky and Alexa Moses, two of the founders and directors of Dear Me, an affiliate program of the National Alliance for Eating Disorders. They discuss: Why eating disorder rates have skyrocketed over the last several years, especially in the case of teens. What a teen or young adult can do if they are worried about a friend's eating behaviors, or know that their friend has an eating disorder. How to handle a situation where someone’s friend is talking about

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19:33

Permission to Eat Breakfast for Dinner

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2023/07/17

Anna, Anna and Elizabeth chat about meal planning, ways to alleviate pressure around meal times, strategies to get meals on the table (especially if you are not into meal planning), and easy meals to add to your need-dinner-in-less-than-20-minutes list that require very little preparation and even less planning! Sometimes brekkie for dinner is the perfect solution. Links: Sunny Side Up Nutrition Podcast Lutz, Alexander & Associates Nutrition Therapy Pinney Davenport Nutrition

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32:47

Ditching Diets with Lisa Folden

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2023/07/03

Anna Lutz and Elizabeth Davenport have a conversation with Dr. Lisa Folden, a licensed physical therapist, NASM certified behavior change specialist and Anti-diet Health & Body Image Coach. They discuss: The importance of positive messaging around bodies and the process of self-acceptance. The dangers of dieting, the impact diet messaging can have on kids, and what diet culture takes away from us. Her role as a weight inclusive physical therapist helping individuals gain strength, improve

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Gut Health & Gastro Issues with Emily Arkin

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2023/06/19

Anna M. and Anna L. chat with Emily Arkin, a Washington, D.C.-based registered dietitian nutritionist. Emily owns the group practice RD Emily & Team and specializes in eating disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, and Health At Every Size®-aligned medical nutrition therapy. They discuss: Probiotics -- what are they and when they can be helpful (if at all). 💩-related complaints -- what can cause these issues, and when someone should be concerned. What a parent can do and say if their child

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