Celebrating 20 years of Feeding Matters with Matthew Abrams, MD. Dr. Abrams shares his stories behind the movement.

In this episode of Feeding Does Matter, hosts Jaclyn Pederson and Hayley Estrem discuss the challenges faced by families and professionals in the feeding field during high anxiety times. They are joined by Dr. Anka Roberto, who shares practical strategies for managing stress, anxiety, and mental health. The conversation covers topics such as parenting, mindfulness, self-care techniques, the importance of sleep hygiene, and setting boundaries. Dr. Roberto also introduces a mindfulness exercise called the 'Container Exercise' to help listeners manage their thoughts and emotions effectively.

Host Jaclyn Pederson sits down with Jen Lambert, Senior Director of Community Engagement at Feeding Matters, to talk about the power of local community councils and what’s ahead for the Shannon Goldwater Summit for Change watch parties.

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Celebrating 20 years of Feeding Matters with Mary Beth Feuling, MS, RD, CD. Mary Beth shares her stories behind the movement.

Celebrating 20 years of Feeding Matters with Kay Toomey, PhD. Dr. Toomey shares her stories behind the movement.

In this episode of Feeding Does Matters, co-host Dr. Hayley Estrum walks down memory lane, reflecting on her earliest involvement with Feeding Matters when it was still known as Popsicle.

In this episode host and CEO of Feeding Matters, Jaclyn Pederson, shares an inside look at what’s ahead in 2026 - a milestone year marking the organization’s 20th anniversary. She shares how Feeding Matters is building momentum through expanded programs, new educational resources, and meaningful opportunities for families, professionals, and advocates.

As Feeding Matters builds toward a celebration week in October, this episode underscores how Feeding Matters is honoring two decades of impact while looking ahead to the future of feeding development.

ICYMI: Jaclyn and Hayley welcome ARFID to PFD awareness month with an engaging conversation with Dr. Jenny Thomas, a leading expert in ARFID, discussing its definition, impact, and the evolution of understanding around it. They address common myths and the differences between picky eating and ARFID. The conversation emphasizes the need for collaboration between feeding and eating disorder fields and highlights future research directions to better support affected individuals and families.

ICYMI: In this episode of Feeding Does Matter, four of the authors (including our hosts) of the consensus paper on the diagnostic overlap and distinction for pediatric feeding disorder and Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder discuss their thoughts on the 10 consensus statements, the importance of accurate diagnosis, and the need for collaboration and a common language in the field. 

Guests: Cuyler Romeo and William Sharp

This consensus paper is published in the International Journal of Eating Disorders and is available via open access, made possible by the generous donors of Feeding Matters.

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ICYMI: In this conversation, guest Heather Goettsch shares her personal journey, detailing the challenges she faced in advocating for her child's needs. She emphasizes the importance of small victories in the journey of feeding therapy and the value of community support through organizations like Feeding Matters. Heather discusses her involvement in the family-centered pediatric feeding disorder research consortium and concludes with reflections on the human aspect of research and the dedication required to drive change in the field.