The Easy Feed

Woo-hoo! It's episode 100 of The Easy Feed Podcast, and I'm so excited to celebrate this milestone with you! Over the past 25 years as a paediatric dietitian, and 13 years as a mum, I've learnt a lot about feeding kids. So today, I'm sharing 10 of the biggest lessons I've learnt to help make children's nutrition simpler, take the stress out of mealtimes, and help you raise healthy eaters without t...

There is so much information out there about what our children should and shouldn't be eating, and honestly, it can feel like a lot. I don't want you trying to do everything, because when we try to do everything, we end up doing nothing. So in this episode, I'm keeping it simple and sharing the three key areas that I personally focus on for my kids' health: gut health, quality protein and sugar. F...

Is food causing your child's tummy pain? Tummy pain is such a common concern in children, but it can be really hard to work out what's actually going on. Is it constipation? Is it a food intolerance? Is anxiety playing a role? Or is there something else that needs to be investigated? In this episode, I'm breaking down some of the most common causes of ongoing tummy pain in kids, including constipa...

There is so much information out there about what our children should and shouldn't be eating, and honestly, it can feel like a lot. I don't want you trying to do everything, because when we try to do everything, we end up doing nothing. So in this episode, I'm keeping it simple and sharing the three key areas that I personally focus on for my kids' health: gut health, quality protein and sugar. F...

Have you been hearing all the recent conversations about dairy and iron deficiency in children and wondering, "Should I be worried about how much dairy my child is having?" In this episode, I'm unpacking the recent media discussion around dairy, extreme iron deficiency anaemia and three Queensland toddlers who sadly died after developing severe iron deficiency anaemia. Now, I don't want to scare y...

Are you wondering whether your child is getting the nutrients they need to grow, learn and thrive? In this episode of The Easy Feed Podcast, I'm breaking down five of the most important nutrients I believe parents should be paying attention to. While every child is different, we know that some nutrient deficiencies are becoming more common, particularly in children with a limited diet, picky eater...

Have you ever thought, "I know what my child should be eating... so why won't they actually eat it?" If that sounds familiar, you're not alone. In this episode, I'm talking about one of the biggest frustrations parents face. Knowing what healthy eating looks like is one thing, but helping your child become someone who actually wants to eat nutritious foods is something completely different. We'll...

Have you ever opened your child's lunchbox after school, only to find half of it untouched, and then watched them come home absolutely starving? In this episode of The Easy Feed Podcast, I'm unpacking one of the most common concerns I hear from parents: why children are still hungry after their lunchbox. And the answer isn't always as simple as "they didn't eat enough". We'll explore how protein,...

In this episode of The Easy Feed Podcast, I'm unpacking one of the biggest challenges parents face with a picky eater or fussy eater: understanding why children resist new foods in the first place. Because the truth is, there isn't one simple reason. Every child is different, and the strategies that work for one family may not work for another. I'll introduce you to my Feeding Ecosystem Framework,...

In this episode . I'm taking you through Bread School and breaking down the different types of bread available, what to look for on the label, and how to make confident choices without feeling overwhelmed. Whether you have a picky eater, a fussy eater, or a child who will only eat white bread, this episode will help you understand where bread fits into childrens nutrition and how to choose the mos...

Constipation is one of the most common gut health challenges I see in children, yet many of the early warning signs are often missed. In this episode, I unpack what constipation really looks like in kids, why it's about much more than simply not doing a poo, and how it can affect appetite, feeding behaviours, mood, gut health, and overall wellbeing. As a paediatric dietitian with 25 years of exper...

In this episode of the Easy Feed Podcast, I'm talking about something that is so often overlooked when it comes to feeding fussy eaters: your mindset. As a Paediatric Dietitian and mum, I've seen time and time again how the way we think and feel about feeding shapes the entire mealtime experience for our children. If you're constantly worrying about your child's eating, feeling anxious before meal...

In this episode, I'm talking about supporting an overweight child without making food a battleground or creating a difficult relationship with their body in the process. As a Paediatric Dietitian with 25 years of clinical experience in children's nutrition, I know how much parents worry about getting this wrong. The guilt, the confusion, the fear of saying something that tips their child into diso...

In this episode, I'm sharing how my nutrition advice has changed over 25 years as a paediatric dietitian—and why it matters for you and your family. When it comes to navigating a healthy diet for the family, the advice out there can feel overwhelming, contradictory, and at times, just plain wrong. Over the years, I've had to unlearn a lot. From outdated beliefs about fats and calories to what trul...

Episode 86: How to Get Kids to Try New Foods If you've got a picky eater or a fussy eater at home who lives on pasta, bread, crackers or beige foods, then this episode is for you. I'm diving into the reality of the "white diet", why so many children get stuck there, and why the usual advice around repeated exposure or "just try one bite" often doesn't work. In this episode, I walk you through wher...

Gut health is one of my favourite topics, and today I'm fully leaning into it. In this episode, I'm geeking out over kids' gut health and why it plays such a powerful role in your child's mood, immunity, digestion and long-term wellbeing. If you've ever wondered why gut health is discussed so much online, or what it actually means for your child, this episode breaks it down in simple, practical te...

In this episode, I unpack the recent World Health Organization classification of processed meats and what it actually means for you and your family. After discussing this on Channel Seven's Sunrise, the response was immediate. Parents were confused and wanted clarity. So today, I break it down properly. We talk through the evidence, the real cancer risk data. Most importantly, I give you simple, r...

Hello and welcome back to The Easy Feed Podcast. In this episode, I'm sharing three simple, practical ways to boost your child's nutrient intake this week — without overhauling the pantry or creating more stress at mealtimes. As a paediatric dietitian and childrens nutritionist, I know how overwhelming feeding can feel, especially if you have a picky eater or fussy eater at home. So today is about...

In today's episode, I walk you through a real-life case I've recently worked on with a family navigating fussy eating alongside ADHD medication. This little boy's food intake had been narrowing for years, his appetite was poor, and his parents were feeling stuck in an exhausting cycle of pressure, worry and frustration around mealtimes. I unpack how ADHD medication can significantly impact appetit...

Lunchboxes are coming. Whether you feel ready or not, the school year has a way of creeping up fast. In this episode, I'm walking you through five practical, realistic ways to make lunchboxes easier in 2026 — without aiming for perfection or adding more pressure to your already full plate. As a paediatric dietitian, I see how overwhelming lunchboxes can feel, especially if you're navigating a pick...

In this episode, I'm unpacking one of the most confusing and overwhelming parts of feeding kids today: food additives. This conversation comes straight off the back of my recent TV segments on Sunrise, where we talked about ice creams and ingredients lists. It sparked a lot of questions from parents, and honestly, it highlighted just how far our food supply has shifted over the years. Even foods w...

In today's episode, I'm doing things a bit differently. Rather than diving into a specific nutrition topic, I'm getting personal and sharing my five wishes for 2026—not all food-related, but all close to my heart as a parent and paediatric dietitian. I'm talking about the things that I'd love to see improve/change with our world. It's not all heavy, just honest and real, and hopefully makes you fe...

In today's episode, I'm joined by Amy from Healthy Little Foodies—a recipe creator, food scientist and mum whose practical, flavour-packed ideas have helped millions of families feed their kids with more confidence. I first discovered Amy years ago and was instantly struck by how doable, nutritious and genuinely child-friendly her recipes were. So I wanted to sit her down, pick her brains, and unc...

Today we cover 3 simple, practical changes you can make today that will quickly improve the way your child eats.  These are the strategies I use myself, and I teach them becuase they work because they're realistic, gentle, and grounded in what children actually need to build trust with food. If you're raising a picky eater or navigating the daily battles of a fussy eater, this episode will give yo...

In this episode of The Easy Feed Podcast, I'm diving into a topic that so many parents quietly worry about — children who are underweight or struggling to gain weight. Whether it's a baby not feeding well, a toddler who's suddenly lost interest in food, or a teenager skipping meals, understanding the "why" behind poor weight gain is key. Drawing on more than 25 years of experience as a paediatric...