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The way we talk to our children about food allergies shapes their relationship with allergies and food for the rest of their lives. What are the words you are saying to your children?
The first time Devyn had an allergic reaction to a food allergy, she was traumatized. Her body reacted, yes, but the reason for her trauma was not only the physical impact but the mental impact triggered by a lack of proper knowledge about food allergies! Devyn developed nervous eating habits, and her parents restricted her from eating anything they weren’t certain wouldn’t cause allergies… because there wasn’t much they knew about it. So for them, they were just trying to keep her safe.
In today’s episode of the Food Allergy Awesomeness podcast, Devyn joins me for a discussion on the influential role of your mind in managing food allergies. Drawing lessons from her own experience, she expresses that she grew up with parents who projected fear, and helplessness which could be overcome with proper knowledge about the condition and uncovering its root causes.
It is good to be vigilant; it always has been that way. But it’s important to not let your vigilance take the form of fear.
Allergies could be a part of your existence but don’t define you!
We’ll discuss:
The turning point in Devyn’s life with food allergy: Consulting an allergist. Devin was 18 when she did that. The experience didn’t feel like owning her power but helped her make sense of everything happening to her body because of the allergy.
Live less in fear and more in retrospect: Switch from the lack mentality to an abundance mindset. Instead of looking at all that you can’t have, focus on the many things you can have.
Do not panic: Train your mind to believe it will be fine.
The way we talk to our children about food allergies shapes how their relationship with allergies and food.
About Devyn:
Devyn Derksen is a nutrition coach who helps people live healthy and happy lives with their nutrition issues or food allergies.
Find Devyn online!
Podcast: Weight Neutral Nutrition
Instagram: @devyn.derkson
Tiktok: @devynderksen
Find Food Allergy Awesomeness online!
Etsy: @foodallergyawesomeness
IG: @foodallergyawesomeness
TikTok@foodallergyawesomeness
Pinterest: @foodallergyawesomeness
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By Stephanie A.The way we talk to our children about food allergies shapes their relationship with allergies and food for the rest of their lives. What are the words you are saying to your children?
The first time Devyn had an allergic reaction to a food allergy, she was traumatized. Her body reacted, yes, but the reason for her trauma was not only the physical impact but the mental impact triggered by a lack of proper knowledge about food allergies! Devyn developed nervous eating habits, and her parents restricted her from eating anything they weren’t certain wouldn’t cause allergies… because there wasn’t much they knew about it. So for them, they were just trying to keep her safe.
In today’s episode of the Food Allergy Awesomeness podcast, Devyn joins me for a discussion on the influential role of your mind in managing food allergies. Drawing lessons from her own experience, she expresses that she grew up with parents who projected fear, and helplessness which could be overcome with proper knowledge about the condition and uncovering its root causes.
It is good to be vigilant; it always has been that way. But it’s important to not let your vigilance take the form of fear.
Allergies could be a part of your existence but don’t define you!
We’ll discuss:
The turning point in Devyn’s life with food allergy: Consulting an allergist. Devin was 18 when she did that. The experience didn’t feel like owning her power but helped her make sense of everything happening to her body because of the allergy.
Live less in fear and more in retrospect: Switch from the lack mentality to an abundance mindset. Instead of looking at all that you can’t have, focus on the many things you can have.
Do not panic: Train your mind to believe it will be fine.
The way we talk to our children about food allergies shapes how their relationship with allergies and food.
About Devyn:
Devyn Derksen is a nutrition coach who helps people live healthy and happy lives with their nutrition issues or food allergies.
Find Devyn online!
Podcast: Weight Neutral Nutrition
Instagram: @devyn.derkson
Tiktok: @devynderksen
Find Food Allergy Awesomeness online!
Etsy: @foodallergyawesomeness
IG: @foodallergyawesomeness
TikTok@foodallergyawesomeness
Pinterest: @foodallergyawesomeness