What kind of health legacy are you creating for your family? In this Roundtable discussion, we explore how the words we use about food and bodies shape children’s relationship with health for years to come. You’ll hear fresh perspectives on moving away from dieting culture, balancing nutrition with enjoyment, and modeling joyful movement at home.

We also dive into the importance of rest and self-care for parents, showing how even small shifts can ripple through the whole family. The conversation wraps up with practical tips for weaving healthy habits into everyday routines—like turning exercise into play, involving kids in meals, and finding creative ways to recharge. This episode is filled with encouragement and actionable strategies to help you raise resilient kids while caring for yourself along the way.

These are the top three things you will learn from this podcast episode:

1. How to shift your family’s food culture away from dieting and body-size focus—using positive language, modeling nourishment, and making food a source of balance and joy rather than stress.

2. Why parental self-care matters for your family’s well-being—including practical ways to prioritize rest, movement, and personal growth without guilt.

3. Simple strategies for weaving healthy habits into daily routines—like involving kids in cooking, turning exercise into family play, and finding creative ways to make wellness sustainable.

You will hear from the following experts:

• Irene Gouge, Sleep Coach, Loving Lessons Sleep Solutions

• Marianne Breneman, Life and Health Coach, Mindful Health and Harmony LLC

• Anastasia Arauz, Licensed Therapist, and Educator, Parenting Coach

• Anna Lutz, MPH, RD, LDN, CEDS-C, Lutz, Alexander & Associates Nutrition Therapy

• Dr. Norah Whitten, PT, Functional Phizio

• Nicole Bazinet, MS, OTR/L, IBCLC, BWellBaby

• Veronica Kemeny, LCSW, PMH-C, Anchor Perinatal Wellness

• Sarah Parise, Personal Trainer, Yoga Instructor, Great Days By Sarah

Episode Notes and Resources:

Irene Gouge https://www.lovinglessonslearned.com/

Marianne Breneman: https://www.mindfulhealthandharmony.com/

Anastasia Arauz: https://www.anastasiaarauz.com/

Anna Lutz: https://lutzandalexander.com/

Dr. Norah Whitten: https://functionalphyziopt.com/

Nicole Basinet: https://www.bwellbaby.com/Veronica Kemeny: https://www.anchorperinatal.com/

Sarah Parise: https://greatdaysbysarah.com/

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