Speaking of Health & Wellness: The Podcast
By Shandy Laskey, MA, CCC-SLP, FNTP of Speaking of Health & Wellness
Speaking of Health & Wellness: The PodcastJan 26, 2021
S2 | 5. PICKY EATING SERIES: Anxiety, the Nervous System, & Your Child's Complex Picky Eating
My new online course, Naturally Navigating Picky Eating, for parents of children with complex picky eating (with and without developmental conditions), is OPEN for enrollment!
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE & ENROLL TODAY!
If you enroll by tomorrow, May 18th, 2024 at 8:00p CST, you'll get access to everything that's included in enrollment PLUS the LAUNCH BONUS: 3 LIVE Group Q&A Calls with me at no additional cost!
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On this fifth and final episode of the Picky Eating Series this week, during the launch of Naturally Navigating Picky Eating, I'm discussing the connections between anxiety, the nervous system, and your child's complex picky eating.
The episode starts with a very brief overview of the nervous system in layman's terms, how it relates to your child's anxiety generally speaking and more specifically with food + mealtimes.
Having a regulated nervous system helps children feel a sense of safety and well-being within their body and environment, which is so needed for proper digestion and absorption of nutrients ("rest and digest" state).
I'll share how you can use external supports, like changing the environment or using diet + nutrition and lifestyle strategies to help support your child's nervous system regulation.
We also cover unique cases that can be related to children with complex picky eating, where pathogens are actually causing immune system dysregulation and there's a low-level inflammatory response, impacting the nervous system -- in PANS/PANDAS conditions.
Listen in for a variety of ideas to support your child's nervous system regulation to help bring down their anxiety and improve their relationship with food + mealtimes... Starting with supporting your nervous system regulation during mealtimes.
If you want to keep learning and receive more guided support to help your child overcome complex picky eating, LEARN MORE & ENROLL in Naturally Navigating Picky Eating today!
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S2 | 4. PICKY EATING SERIES: Is Your Child’s Picky Eating Driving You Crazy? The Importance of Staying Neutral...
My new online course, Naturally Navigating Picky Eating, for parents of children with complex picky eating (with and without developmental conditions), is OPEN for enrollment!
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE & ENROLL TODAY!
If you enroll this week by May 18th, 2024 at 8:00p CST, you'll get access to everything that's included in enrollment PLUS the LAUNCH BONUS: 3 LIVE Group Q&A Calls with me at no additional cost!
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Does your child's picky eating sometimes drive you a little...crazy? I hear this all the time! I know you know you're not alone, don't you? Let's talk about it!
Tying in the concepts from the previous episodes in this Picky Eating Series, I'm sharing the importance of staying neutral in the times when you're feeling the most annoyed, frustrated, and defeated when it comes to your child's picky eating.
Not only am I discussing why the importance of staying neutral during these times (you can likely already infer why it is), you'll also hear me share actionable strategies and tips that you can implement TODAY, at your family's next mealtime! Listen in to learn more.
If you want to keep learning and receive more guided support on how to bring more ease and joy to your family's mealtimes, LEARN & ENROLL in Naturally Navigating Picky Eating today!
GRAB THE FREE GUIDE: The Dos and Don'ts for Parents of Complex Picky Eating
LEARN MORE ABOUT 1:1 COACHING OPTIONS
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S2 | 3. PICKY EATING SERIES: How to “Meet Your Child Where They Are” During Mealtimes
My new online course, Naturally Navigating Picky Eating, for parents of children with complex picky eating (with and without developmental conditions), is OPEN for enrollment! CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE & ENROLL TODAY!
If you enroll this week, May 13th, 2024 - May 18th, 2024, you'll get access to everything that's included in enrollment PLUS the LAUNCH BONUS: 3 LIVE Group Q&A Calls with me at no additional cost!
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Building off of the content shared in the episodes before it, in this third episode of the Picky Eating Series during launch week of my new online course for parents, Naturally Navigating Picky Eating, I'm discussing how to "meet your child where they are" when it comes to food and mealtimes.
In order to meet your child where they are during mealtimes, you need to understand where they are... I encourage you to do that by zooming out, becoming an observer, taking an inventory of your child's current accepted foods, look for patterns and start making a plan that gently encourages them to the next "step".
Listen in for action-steps and practical examples of how to "meet your child where they are" during mealtimes!
If you want to keep learning and receive more guided support, LEARN & ENROLL in Naturally Navigating Picky Eating today!
GRAB THE FREE GUIDE: The Dos and Don'ts for Parents of Complex Picky Eating
LEARN MORE ABOUT 1:1 COACHING OPTIONS
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S2 | 2. PICKY EATING SERIES: Instilling Confidence in Your Picky Eater
My new online course, Naturally Navigating Picky Eating, for parents of children with complex picky eating, with and without developmental conditions, is OPEN for enrollment!
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE & ENROLL TODAY!
If you enroll this week, May 13th, 2024 - May 18th, 2024, you'll get access to everything that's included in enrollment PLUS the LAUNCH BONUS: 3 LIVE Group Q&A Calls with me!
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Does your child have a lot of food and/or mealtime anxiety that's contributing to their complex picky eating?
Unfortunately, that's not uncommon for the children and families that I serve. You're not alone... and there's hope!
In this second episode of the Picky Eating Series during launch week of my new online course for parents, Naturally Navigating Picky Eating, I'm sharing strategies to help you instill confidence in your child when it comes to food and mealtimes.
Learn more about how you can decrease anxiety by building familiarity and instilling confidence in your picky eater - Listen in!
If you want to keep learning and you need more guided support, LEARN & ENROLL in Naturally Navigating Picky Eating today!
GRAB THE FREE GUIDE: The Dos and Don'ts for Parents of Complex Picky Eating
LEARN MORE ABOUT 1:1 COACHING OPTIONS
Hosted by integrative SLP/feeding specialist and Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Shandy Laskey, M.A., CCC-SLP, FNTP of Speaking of Health & Wellness.
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S2 | 1. PICKY EATING SERIES: Reframing the Goal of Mealtimes
The podcast is back! AND... My new online course, Naturally Navigating Picky Eating, is OPEN for enrollment! CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE & ENROLL TODAY!
If you enroll this week, May 13th, 2024 - May 18th, 2024, you'll get access to everything that's included in enrollment PLUS the LAUNCH BONUS: 3 LIVE Group Q&A Calls with me!
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Have you ever wanted to ask, "How do I get my child to eat [whatever food it is]?" -- It's a question I hear all the time!
Instead of asking how to get your child to eat [this or that new food], I'm encouraging you to zoom out and meet your child where he/she is!
In this episode, I'm offering a perspective shift for parents of children with complex picky eating, encouraging a reframing of the goal at mealtimes... Removing so much of that pressure that's placed on your child, on you, on the mealtimes in general.
The goal should always be: A long-standing healthy relationship with food, mealtimes, and their body... and you, as their parent and/or caregiver! Tune in to hear how to develop this with time, consistency, and patience.
GRAB THE FREE GUIDE: The Dos and Don'ts for Parents of Complex Picky Eating
LEARN MORE ABOUT 1:1 COACHING OPTIONS
Hosted by integrative SLP/feeding specialist and Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Shandy Laskey, M.A., CCC-SLP, FNTP of Speaking of Health & Wellness.
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Professional & Personal Update: What's Happening Behind the Scenes of Speaking of Health & Wellness
The podcast is back! AND... My new online course, Naturally Navigating Picky Eating, is OPEN for enrollment! CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE & ENROLL TODAY!
If you enroll this week, May 13th, 2024 - May 18th, 2024, you'll get access to everything that's included in enrollment PLUS the LAUNCH BONUS: 3 LIVE Group Q&A Calls with me!
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This is a different type of podcast episode for me... It's been a while! Today I'm sharing a professional and personal update on the podcast, sharing what's been going on behind the scenes of Speaking of Health & Wellness, and what's in store.
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15. Autism & Complex Picky Eating: Underlying Causes and Strategies for Support
In this final episode of Season 1 of Speaking of Health & Wellness: The Podcast, I'm covering autism and complex picky eating using my signature © Complex Picky Eating Paradigm as a framework to help guide your understanding of the underlying causes of complex picky eating.
We'll explore the overlapping nature of these five domain categories as they relate to autism and complex picky eating:
- Behavioral / Environmental,
- Trauma,
- Biochemical / Nutritional,
- Structural / Functional,
- and Medical
Listen in to hear concrete examples, solutions, tips, and insights related to the potential root causes of your child's (and/or client's) complex picky eating, with a special emphasis focus on autism!
Mentioned in the Show:
- Dr. Jocker's Liquid Zinc (*Correction: The brand is actually Global Healing Center!)
- Organic Olivia's Mighty Minerals
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14. Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Action: It's Okay to Have Mixed Feelings
Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Action...Can they coexist? I believe so!
In Episode 14, I'm covering the diagnostic criteria and rising rates of autism spectrum disorders, as well as the changes in formal diagnostic criteria in the DSM-5.
I'll be exploring various subtypes of autism, and the "communities" within the overall larger community of autism spectrum disorders (specifically the biomedical community, the neurodiversity community, and the traditional behaviorist community).
We'll talk about the difference between person-first language and identity-first language, and how the language we're using within the autism community really does matter... but it might matter differently to different communities within the larger autism community.
I share my own mixed feelings about Autism Awareness Month / day, and offer validation that it's okay for you to have mixed feelings too, if you do.
While there may be differences among the autism communities, I think everyone within the autism community really wants the same thing: For individuals with autism or autistic people, whichever that individual’s preference, to be able to live their best lives and be fully respected and loved.
Let's raise awareness. Let's teach love and acceptance of individuals where they are - always! But let's not forget: There's action to be taken for their individual health needs, and to move this conversation forward as a collective whole.
Push play and listen in to Episode 14 to learn more!
Mentioned in the Show:
BLOG: “Exploring Autism and Other Neurodevelopmental Disorders as Whole Body Conditions”
Episode 5: “Exploring Autism and Other Neurodevelopmental Disorders as Whole Body Conditions”
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13. Three Skills All Kids Need Before Developing Language: "Prelinguistic Skills"
In Episode 13 I'm covering 3 prelinguistic skills that all children need to develop before developing language:
1. JOINT ATTENTION; 2. IMITATION; & 3. SYMBOLIC PLAY
This list is not exhaustive of these prelinguistic / pre-language skills but we're highlighting 3 very important ones that you can easily incorporate into your daily routines with your child.
This podcast is for parents of children who are typically developing, have developmental delays, or children who have symptoms or a diagnosis of a known neurodevelopmental condition like autism.
Not only are these skills foundational to language development, they also support social communication skills as well!
Listen in to learn these prelinguistic skills and a variety of examples of how you can naturally weave these strategies into your child's day. Enjoy!
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12. Five Nutrients for a Healthy Brain & Which Foods to Find Them in
As the title shares, Episode 12 covers 5 nutrients for a healthy brain, not just for development and but also for general brain health! I share which foods to find these nutrients in and a variety of ways to incorporate these whole foods into your child's diet. I’m sharing insights and creative ways to improve your child's willingness to tolerate and try these new or even non-preferred foods. Hope you enjoy it!
Mentioned in the show:
Michelle Hoover from Unboundwellness.com - GFCF (AIP) Recipes - Salmon Cakes
Tony Mitra's work regarding organic chickpeas in North America containing glyphosate
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11. Traumatic Brain Injuries, Leaky Brain-Leaky Gut, and Picky Eating...What's the Connection?
Traumatic Brain Injuries, "Leaky Brain-Leaky Gut", and Picky Eating...What's the Connection?
You may have heard of "leaky gut - leaky brain" but have you heard it the other way around? "Leaky BRAIN - Leaky GUT"?
In this episode, we're covering "leaky brain - leaky gut", primary and secondary brain injuries, a brief overview of the nervous system and the gut-brain connection, as well as the biochemical and neurobiological ways that complex picky eating can develop following a traumatic brain injury or even after a concussion that doesn't seem too significant or traumatic in nature.
We'll explore some beginning nutrition and lifestyle tips and strategies you may want to consider, regardless of how long it's been since the traumatic brain injury took place (although, the sooner the better of course). We'll cover how and why individuals with TBIs develop food and environmental sensitivities and what you can do to help support them, especially when it comes to complex picky eating.
If you're brand new to these topics of "gut health" and the gut brain connection, please visit Episode 6 titled, "How "Gut Health" Impacts Your Child's Health and Development" and then come back to this one. Episodes 6-10 are absolutely relevant to listen into if this resonates with you!
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10. Could Your Child’s Physical and Behavioral Symptoms Be Caused By the Food They’re Eating?
Could your child’s physical and behavioral symptoms be caused by the food they’re eating? There are a number of ways that foods can impact children's health, physically and bio-behaviorally.
If your child struggles with complex picky eating, this one is for you!
If your child has developmental delays or a known neurodevelopmental condition, like autism spectrum disorders, ADHDs, speech-language disorders, sensory processing disorders, etc. then this one is for you!
If your child is struggling with a host of chronic health issue symptoms, this one is for you!
Did you know that over half of American children and millennials today have a diagnosable chronic health issue? Food and environmental reactions are very much involved here...
In this episode, I'm sharing an overview of the difference between food allergies, food sensitivities, and food intolerances. We'll cover the most common food allergies and sensitivities, as well as what physical and behavioral symptoms are seen in children with food reactions.
I share what to do if you think your child is experiencing negative reactions to their foods, starting with "cleaning up the diet overall", then navigating food sensitivity testing, and guidance around food elimination/reintroduction diets for food reactions.
Enjoy the episode! I hope that it's insightful and supportive for where you are on your journey!
Mentioned in the show:
Dr. Doris Rapp on The Phil Donahue Show 1989
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9. Gluten Free, Casein Free Diets (GFCF) For Kids with Complex Picky Eating and/or Developmental Conditions - Answering FAQs
Episode 9 builds onto the information shared in previous episodes re: complex picky eating and neurodevelopmental delays and disorders being whole body conditions, as well as holistic nutrition, gut health, gluten free/casein free (GFCF) diets... If you're new to the podcast and these topics, please go to earlier episodes in this Season 1.
I'm answering frequently asked questions that parents of these children often ask me when they're considering or starting the GFCF diet trial...
How do you know if they're getting or not getting the nutrients that they need? Can GFCF diets create deficiencies?
We specifically explore zinc and calcium and related factors to think about with these nutrients when implementing a GFCF diet.
Is the GFCF diet a lifelong change or temporary? How long until you see results? What would those results and improvements look like?
And lastly, I offer some guidelines and general habits for families to consider embracing during their transition to a GFCF diet with the child(ren) and/or family.
I'm answering all these questions and more. Enjoy the episode and don't forget to check out the resources linked below that I mention in the show!
Mentioned in the show:
My Accompanying Blog: "GFCF Diets, Picky Eating, Autism, & Other Neurodevelopmental Disorders...What's the Connection?"
Organic Olivia Herbal Supplements Line - For Kids & Adults - I use these products personally and with clients for support!
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8. Is the Gluten Free, Casein Free Diet (GFCF) "All or Nothing?" What Happens if They Eat a Little Bit?
Episode 8 builds onto the information shared in previous episodes re: complex picky eating and neurodevelopmental delays and disorders being whole body conditions, as well as holistic nutrition, gut health, gluten free/casein free (GFCF) diets... If you're new to the podcast and these topics, please go to earlier episodes in this Season 1.
I'm answering frequently asked questions that parents often ask me when they're considering or starting the GFCF diet trial...
Is it "all or nothing?" What happens if they eat a little?
How long will it take to see results? What results could you expect to see?
Why do some people still say there's not enough evidence to support the GFCF diet for these demographics of children and individuals?
What guidelines should be implemented to see the maximum benefit and potential of this transition, especially for families of children with complex picky eating?
I'm answering all these questions and more. I hope you enjoy the episode!
Mentioned in the show:
My Accompanying Blog: "GFCF Diets, Picky Eating, Autism, & Other Neurodevelopmental Disorders...What's the Connection?"
Organic Olivia Herbal Supplements Line - For Kids & Adults - I use these products personally and with clients for support!
[CLICK HERE] to grab your FREE Guide: The Dos and Don'ts for Parent of Complex Picky Eaters
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7. GFCF Diets, Picky Eating, Autism, & Other Neurodevelopmental Disorders...What's the Connection?
We're covering the basics like what gluten and casein are exactly, the GFCF diet and exploring some of the research around it, as well as some thoughts you may want to consider before taking on a special diet for your child.
I'm covering 5 connections to consider when thinking about gluten free / casein free diets (GFCF) for children with complex picky eating, developmental delays, autism, and/or other neurodevelopmental conditions.
Mentioned in the show, my accompanying blog: GFCF Diets, Picky Eating, Autism, & Other Neurodevelopmental Disorders...What's the Connection?
[CLICK HERE] to grab your FREE Guide: The Dos and Don'ts for Parent of Complex Picky Eaters
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6. How "Gut Health" Impacts Your Child's Health and Development
"Gut Health", "The Gut-Brain Connection", "Gut-Brain Axis", etc. has been gaining more attention in the last decade, and understandably so! It's so important to our overall health and wellness, as well as children's development!
In this episode, I discuss some introductory terms that you'll hear when starting to learn more about gut health (microbiome, dysbiosis, leaky gut / intestinal hyper-permeability, etc.). I share the signs, symptoms, and conditions that you may see when your child's gut health is in need of attention, as well as how gut health may be impacting children with complex picky eating, developmental delays, neurodevelopmental disorders, and more.
I hope you enjoy the episode! Take care!
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5. Exploring Autism & Other Neurodevelopmental Disorders as Whole Body Conditions
The title says it all! In this episode we're exploring autism spectrum disorders and other neurodevelopmental disorders (like ADHD, childhood apraxia of speech, global developmental delays, etc.) as whole body conditions.
We're taking a closer look at the overlapping co-morbidities and the underlying root causes and symptoms these children and individuals share.
I discuss the rise of these childhood disorders in tandem to the rise of chronic illness across the board in children and adults over the last few decades, and we talk about what beginning steps families can take towards living a more holistic and low tox lifestyle to support their child's health, wellness, and development.
Mentioned in the show:
Accompanying Blog: Exploring Autism & Other Neurodevelopmental Disorders as Whole Body Conditions
My favorite low-tox cleaner for my home: Branch Basics (discount code included!)
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4. Is Your Child's Picky Eating a Developmental Phase or a More Complex Issue?
Welcome to Episode 4, where I'm discussing picky eating. We're covering what's "normal" vs. what's not, and when to know if your child's picky eating is a typical stage of their development or if it's a more complex issue. I introduce my "Picky Eating Paradigm" and share some starting strategies for all children with picky eating that you can put into action right away! I hope you find this episode helpful and supportive!
Mentioned in the show:
Picky Eaters vs. Problem Feeders by Dr. Kay Toomey
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3. Holistic Nutrition and BioIndividuality: No "One-Size Fits All" Diet
We're exploring the concepts of holistic nutrition and bioindividuality. I discuss the various nutrition professionals and their titles, and how varying nutrition paradigms and views exist. Lastly, we'll cover the beginning steps that you can take to start your journey using holistic nutrition to support you and your family's health and wellness. Enjoy!
Mentioned in the show:
[CLICK HERE] to grab your FREE Guide: The Dos and Don'ts for Parent of Complex Picky Eaters
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2. How My Chronic Illness Was a Catalyst to a Career Change...The Story of ‘Speaking of’ - PART 2
Episode 2 is Part 2 of a two part story about how my chronic illness was a catalyst to career change, and how Speaking of Health & Wellness came to be! Be sure to listen to Part 1 first or you may be a bit lost... I shared my personal experience with medical injury and chronic illness. We're starting where we left off: with my experience with the "Mirena crash" and my path into true holistic healing, which ultimately led me to understanding autism spectrum disorders (and more) as whole body conditions and changed the trajectory of my career.
EDIT: Towards the end of this podcast you'll hear me talk about the BioIndividual Nutrition Institute by Julie Matthews of Nourishing Hope. Please note: Nourishing* Hope, as I accidentally said Documenting Hope...
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1. How My Chronic Illness Was a Catalyst to a Career Change...The Story of ‘Speaking of’ - PART 1
On this first episode of Speaking of Health & Wellness: The Podcast, I’m introducing myself and my intentions with this podcast, as well as sharing the story of how my own health and wellness journey was the catalyst to becoming a holistic nutrition and development coach for parents of children with complex picky eating, developmental delays, and neurodevelopmental disorders. I share my personal experience with medical injury and chronic illness, and how it ultimately led me to understanding autism spectrum disorders (and more) as whole body conditions.
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