The Untethered Podcast

Ep 326: Overcoming ARFID and Pediatric Feeding Issues with Melanie Potock, MA, CCC-SLP


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ARFID and pediatric feeding disorders take center stage this week on The Untethered Podcast.


Hallie welcomes pediatric feeding expert Melanie Potock, MA, CCC-SLP, to discuss the connection between ARFID (Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder), pediatric feeding disorders (PFD), and childhood anxiety.


Melanie, a licensed speech-language pathologist and internationally recognized author, breaks down how anxiety plays a central role in many feeding challenges—and how understanding this connection can help families and professionals create meaningful progress.


Whether you're a parent navigating extreme picky eating or a professional working with feeding clients, this episode offers practical, compassionate strategies to reduce anxiety, build trust, and promote lasting change.


If this episode resonates with you, take a screenshot while you’re listening, post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag Hallie @halliebulkin and Melanie @mymunchbug_melaniepotock


In this episode, you’ll learn:

✔️ What differentiates picky eating from ARFID and PFD

✔️ How anxiety influences feeding behavior and progress

✔️ Ways to reduce anxiety for both children and parents

✔️ Why parent coaching is essential in feeding therapy

✔️ How autism spectrum disorder intersects with feeding challenges

✔️ The power of a transdisciplinary treatment model

✔️ Tools and strategies for making mealtimes less stressful


Whether you're a parent, therapist, or educator, this episode provides a roadmap to better understanding and supporting children with complex feeding needs.


LINKS


Get to know Melanie Potock on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mymunchbug_melaniepotock/

Check out her website: https://mymunchbug.com/

Be part of our Myo Fam! Join us inside The Myo Membership: www.themyomembership.com

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