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In this very special episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, I speak with licensed mental health counselor, Chelsea Buffum, who specializes in treating eating disorders. We discuss what they are, how to recognize them, and what to do if you suspect your child might have one. Disclaimer:  The information on this blog, website and podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not meant to replace carefu...

In this very special episode, I interview a family practice physician who is an expert at feeding children who have extreme food selectivity. I really loved her book, Helping Your Child with Extreme Picky Eating: A Step-by-Step Guide for Overcoming Selective Eating, Food Aversion, and Feeding Disorders because it was very compassionate, loving and practical. After reading her book, I knew she woul...

In this episode, I discuss what I think causes children to seem like “picky” eaters and what you can do about it.   "…various studies suggest that between one and two-thirds of parents describe their young child as “picky” at some point” -Dr. Katja Rowell, relational childhood feeding specialist"   Disclaimer:  The information on this blog, website and podcast is for informational purposes...

In this episode, I discuss why feeding your child may be stressful and why the majority of parents may interfere with how much their child eats. I also describe Ellyn Satter’s Division of Responsibilities. Finally, I discuss what I call the Five Pillars of Healthy Eating which is a framework with which to approach feeding your family.    “Children have natural ability with eating. They eat as much...

In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, I discuss body weight in children, why we worry, why most of the time there is no need to worry and what happens when we get over-focused on the size of our children’s bodies.  "Focus on habits and behaviors, not your child’s weight.” -Dr. Yami   Disclaimer:  The information on this blog, website and podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not...

In today’s episode, I have a conversation with Harriet Brown, the author of Body of Truth: How Science, History, and Culture Drive Our Obsession with Weight . I really loved this book and wanted to explore with her several topics that I feel would benefit my audience.   Disclaimer:  The information on this blog, website and podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not meant to replace car...

In today’s episode, I have a conversation with Dr. Michelle May who has developed a program to teach others how to use mindful eating to pursue true wellbeing.   Disclaimer:  The information on this blog, website and podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not meant to replace careful evaluation and treatment. If you have concerns about your or your child’s eating, nutrition or growth, c...

In this episode, I will discuss with Health at Every Size is and what it isn’t and why I think it’s an important philosophy. HAES is more complex than I even understand or can explore in this one episode, but this will give you a primer on the basics and how you can apply it to your life.   Disclaimer:  The information on this blog, website and podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not...

This is the second episode of the Intuitive Eating series where I had the great privilege of interviewing one of the co-authors of the book Intuitive Eating. Elyse and I have a fabulous conversation about what intuitive eating is and what it isn’t. She also dives deeper into why pleasure is essential.    Disclaimer:  The information on this blog, website and podcast is for informational purposes o...

In this episode I will discuss the origin of Intuitive Eating, why I think it’s a valuable and health-promoting way to eat and the 10 principles as developed by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch. I also discuss what Intuitive Eating is NOT. Learn about the 10 Principles of Intuitive Eating by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch.   Disclaimer:  The information on this blog, website and podcast is for infor...

In today’s episode I am going to teach you Brooke Castillo’s Self-Coaching Model so that you can start using it to observe your thoughts and feelings.   Disclaimer:  The information on this blog, website and podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not meant to replace careful evaluation and treatment. If you have concerns about your or your child’s eating, nutrition or growth, consult a...

In this episode, I present three steps that you can take to learn how to embrace discomfort and do those things you’ve always wanted to do.   Disclaimer:  The information on this blog, website and podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not meant to replace careful evaluation and treatment. If you have concerns about your or your child’s eating, nutrition or growth, consult a doctor.   M...

In this episode, I discuss the two parts of our brain - the primitive part that strives to keep us safe and comfortable to ensure survival and our higher brain, the pre-frontal cortex, that allows us to “think about our thinking”, plan, and regulate complex emotions and behaviors.   Disclaimer:  The information on this blog, website and podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not meant t...

In this episode, I discuss why consistency is required for developing habits, why we often give up, and five ways that you can be more consistent right now.   Disclaimer:  The information on this blog, website and podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not meant to replace careful evaluation and treatment. If you have concerns about your or your child’s eating, nutrition or growth, cons...

Afif Ghannoum , the Co-founder and CEO of BIOHM Health, is a distinguished figure in the biotechnology realm. With his background as a biotechnology attorney and a regulatory expert in the supplement and consumer genetic testing space, he brings a wealth of expertise to the industry. Afif has successfully founded three biotechnology companies, securing over $15 million in private equity financing....

Christin Bummer is the creator and lead mentor of The Forever Diet. She offers a 14-Day Reboot Challenge to help people adopt and thrive on a plant-based diet. She enjoys teaching in a fun, relatable, and charismatic way, making optimal health not only enticing but attainable for everyone. She is the Director of the Compassionate Living Campaign at Humane Action Pittsburgh and works to champion he...

Chelsea Buffum , MS, LMHC is a licensed mental health counselor who specializes in treating eating disorders. She owns an outpatient practice in Yakima, WA, and is passionate about how stigma, discrimination, and social determinants of health impact our relationship to food and our bodies. She uses a Health at Every Size ® lens when working with clients, as disconnection and dissatisfaction with o...

Dr. Melissa Mondala is a Southern California native, born and raised in the Los Angeles County. She completed her medical school at Chicago Medical School (Rosalind Franklin University) and completed her family medicine residency at Loma Linda University. She has worked in China, Guam, and San Bernardino, California. She is a lifestyle medicine leader in her institution and nationally through the...

Glenn Livingston , Ph. D. is a veteran psychologist and was the long time CEO of a multi-million dollar consulting rm which has serviced several Fortune 500 clients in the food industry. Glenn has sold $30,000,000 of marketing consulting services over the course of his career. You may have seen his (or his company’s) previous work, theories, and research in major periodicals like The New York Time...

Edward (Ned) Hallowell, M.D., is a child and adult psychiatrist, a NY Times bestselling author, a world-renowned speaker and a leading authority in the field of ADHD. He was a faculty member at Harvard Medical School from 1983 to 2004, graduated from Harvard College and Tulane School of Medicine, and is the founder of The Hallowell Centers for Cognitive and Emotional Health in Boston MetroWest, Ne...

Dr. Colin Zhu is a traveling physician who is Board-Certified in family practice and lifestyle medicine. Passionate about the intersection of medicine, food, and nutrition, Dr. Zhu trained as a chef and a health coach at the Natural Gourmet Institute for Health & Culinary Arts and the Institute for Integrative Nutrition following completion of his medical degree.   In medical practice known as...

Becky Green, MA, Speech-Language Pathologist wants to help parents get to the root of their child's picky eating. Many parents who want to adopt a plant-based lifestyle are fearful of how to feed their children who limit their diets to processed foods. For these children, eating something green instead of their usual cheese pizza or goldfish crackers might seem impossible. For parents who are...

VeganEvan is a passionate and talented young animal advocate committed to creating a healthy, compassionate, and regenerative world. He is a Co-president & Spokesperson for Animal Hero Kids and a spokesperson for the Solutionary Species movement. VeganEvan has spoken in front of large audiences at several major events throughout the country including the What the Health-Cowspiracy Conference,...

After starting with 55k in debt, Jillian Johnsrud became financially independent at 32. She and her husband have adopted 4 kids, had two biological, lived abroad and traveled to 27 countries. They live in Montana by Glacier National Park where they hike on the weekends. She's a writer, mentor, speaker and drinker of hot tea.   MORE LISTENING OPTIONS Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/vdritunes Spot...

Chris Wark was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer in 2003, at 26 years old. After surgery, he opted out of chemotherapy and used nutrition and natural therapies to heal. He began sharing his story in 2010 with a mission to inspire people to take control of their health and reverse disease by radically transforming their diet and lifestyle. Chris reaches millions of people per year as a blogger, p...