How to Un Picky Your Picky Eater

Christine Miroddi Yoder
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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 everything from breastfeeding to detoxing and everything in between! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christine-miroddi-yoder/support

  1. 3D AGO

    The Spooky Truth About Halloween Candy (and What to Do Instead)

    🎃 Halloween Candy: What Parents Should Know This 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 make Halloween fun without the sugar overload You’ll walk away with practical, guilt-free strategies — like the Switch Witch, candy buybacks, and “something better” swaps — to keep your kids healthy and happy. Because you’re not the fun police. You’re the lighthouse. 🕯️ 🎧 Listen now on your favorite podcast app or at foodologyfeedingtherapy.com #pickyEating #halloweenparenttips #mealtimemindset #foodologyfeeding #feedingtherapy #halloweencandy #healthyhalloween #holisticparenting #guthealthforkids

    32 min

  2. OCT 6

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

    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.

    29 min

  3. SEP 29

    Is Picky Eating Genetic?

    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 runs in families—or if your child’s struggles could be more than “just a phase”—this episode will help you connect the dots.

    32 min

  4. SEP 22

    4 Hidden Medical Reasons Behind Picky Eating

    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 sensitivities and allergies (even subtle ones) 🧪 Toxic load (chemicals, dyes, and additives that dysregulate the nervous system) 👉 If no one has looked into these, your child may not be stubborn — they may just feel unsafe around food. You’ll also learn: • What red flags to watch for in each category • How to ask better questions at your child’s next appointment • Why behavior-based feeding therapy often fails — and what to do instead 🎧 Plus, I’ll walk you through what a functional feeding evaluation looks like and how to finally get answers. Take the quiz at thepickyeaterstest.com to find your child’s eating stage — and discover whether hidden root causes might be holding them back.

    37 min

  5. SEP 15

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

    “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 meltdowns are signals you shouldn’t ignore If you’ve been feeling unsure, this will give you the clarity and confidence you need to make the right next move for your child — not someone else’s. 🎧 Not sure where your child stands? Take the free quiz at thepickyeaterstest.com and find out whether they’re in the Fearful, Stuck, or Curious stage — and what support will help them thrive.

    21 min

  6. SEP 8

    3 Reasons Forcing a Bite Backfires — and 3 Ways to Actually Build Curiosity Around Food

    “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 system (and kills appetite) 🚫 The hidden message your child hears when eating becomes a performance And most importantly: ✅ 3 things you can start doing today to build trust, safety, and progress at the table. 🎧 Take the free quiz at thepickyeaterstest.com to find out your child’s eating level and get strategies that match where they are — not where they “should” be.

    17 min

  7. AUG 25

    The 4 Reasons Most Feeding Approaches Fail — and What We Do Instead

    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 is usually a symptom, not the root issue ✅ And the holistic approach that actually meets your child where they are If your gut has ever said, “This can’t be all there is,” — this episode will show you what’s really missing… and how to start making progress. 🎧 Start by taking the quiz at thepickyeaterstest.com to find out which area is blocking your child most — and how to support them from the inside out.

    17 min

  8. AUG 18

    How to Move From ‘I Can’t’ to ‘How Can I?’

    “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 changes the feeding therapy journey: → From ‘I can’t’ to ‘How can I?’ Because “I can’t” slams the door shut. But “How can I?” cracks it open just enough for possibility to walk in. We’ll talk about: 💥 Why your brain literally stops problem-solving when you say “I can’t” 💥 The truth about what’s really stopping families from getting help 💥 How to shift out of shame and into empowered action If you’re feeling stuck — financially, emotionally, or logistically — this episode will help you find a way forward. It’s not about doing it all. It’s about asking better questions. 🎧 Ready to start? Take the free quiz at thepickyeaterstest.com to learn what’s keeping your child stuck and how to move toward progress — one small step at a time.

    14 min
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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 everything from breastfeeding to detoxing and everything in between! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christine-miroddi-yoder/support

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  • Creator
    Christine Miroddi Yoder
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    143
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Christine Miroddi Yoder
  • Show Website
    How to Un Picky Your Picky Eater

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