Welcome to the ADHD Families Podcast! In this episode, we're joined by Steph Geddies, a registered nutritionist specialising in family nutrition and helping parents raise food-loving children.

As parents of neurodiverse kids, we know the challenges of navigating food sensitivities and executive function difficulties. Steph shares her personal experience and offers practical tips for creating a no-pressure mealtime environment, such as serving family meals on a platter and encouraging fun food exposure activities.

We discuss the difference between nutritionists and dietitians and when to seek help from professionals for concerns related to children's nutrition and fussy eating. Steph also shares valuable resources, including her website, "Body Good Food," her Instagram account, and her "Family Food Plan" course.

Whether you're dealing with a picky eater or looking to make mealtime more enjoyable, this episode offers helpful insights and actionable advice. Let's get started!

Key Points and Timestamps:

00:00 Steph and her story
03:47 Focused on family nutrition, raising adventurous eaters.
08:49 Serving food to kids with individual needs.
10:54 Streamlining family meals by using accepted foods.
15:54 Trusting your body and food is important.
16:49 Disconnect from diet culture, let children eat intuitively.
22:25 Strategies for getting kids to eat nutritious food.
25:07 facial expressions influencing children's eating habits.
28:23 Empower kids to choose and try foods.
30:41 Consult pediatric dietitian or feeding therapist for help.
34:02 New course "Family Food Plan" offers meal planning.

About Steph Geddes: 

Steph is a registered nutritionist specializing in culinary nutrition. She translates nutritional evidence into delicious food. She has a special interest in family nutrition and helping parents serve one meal to the whole family while raising competent, food-loving children. 

Connect with Steph:

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: @nutritionist_stephgeddes

Website: www.bodygoodfood.com.au/