In this episode, Dr. Kelsey Thompson shares her journey from clinical practice to research in feeding, the importance of specialized training, and how to improve preparedness among professionals. Discover practical strategies for integrating lived experience, enhancing education, and fostering interprofessional collaboration in feeding therapy.

Join us in this episode as we go behind the scenes of  the recent Feeding Matters Shannon Goldwater Summit for Change event. Our guests, Daria Gledhill and Ruth Bourque, share their experiences co-chairing this impactful event, emphasizing parent-professional collaboration, cultural inclusivity, and system-level change strategies.

Hosts Jaclyn Pederson and Hayley Estrem, welcome guest Rokki Garcia, SLP.D., CCC-SLP,  a feeding therapist, and chair of the Feeding Matters’ Feeding Alliance Education Pillar to explore the evolution of education and interprofessional collaboration in feeding care.

In this episode, Dr. Olaf Kraus De Camargo, a developmental pediatrician and researcher, discusses the application of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) to pediatric feeding disorders. The conversation explores how this framework enhances multidisciplinary collaboration, improves communication, and shifts focus towards functional outcomes in pediatric care.

In this episode, Dr. Emily Lively shares her journey into the field of pediatric feeding, the challenges faced in diagnosis and treatment, and the development of a new Feeding Matters ARFID Guide to support families, individuals, and professionals worldwide.

In this special episode, Feeding Matters founder Shannon Goldwater and early advisor Dr. Colin Rudolph as they reflect on the “Popsicle days” of Feeding Matters, sharing stories, challenges, and the moments that shaped our mission from the very beginning.

In this episode, Emory Center for Ethics Director, John Lysaker brings an ethical lens to feeding care. From navigating autonomy to embracing the iterative nature of treatment, this conversation challenges us to think more deeply about how care is experienced, not just delivered.

The discussion also highlights the Center for Feeding Ethics, a new initiative from Feeding Matters created in collaboration with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta to advance ethical standards in feeding care.

The Center for Feeding Ethics will engage clinicians, researchers, individuals with lived experience, and advocates in shaping the future of ethical feeding care.

If you are interested in contributing to this work, we invite you to complete the Interest Form.

Learn more about the Center for Feeding Ethics.

In this episode, Dr. Jaime Phelan, MD shares his journey with Feeding Matters and explores how feeding disorder terminology, the recognition of PFD as a diagnosis, and collaborative, family-centered care are shaping support for families

In honor of Autism Acceptance Month, this episode explores what it means to embrace neurodiversity at home and in the community. We discuss supporting families, balancing therapy and daily life, choosing the right school environment, and offering practical, compassionate guidance for caregivers and professionals alike.

Jaclyn Pederson and Cuyler Romeo, Feeding Matters' Director of Strategic Initiatives, discuss the importance of consensus building, focusing on their recent work and the development of inclusive, effective principles and practices.