Episode Summary:

What if the way children learn about food in their earliest years quietly shapes their health for a lifetime? In this thoughtful and informative conversation, Jenny and Kristine sit down with Dr. Mona Misra, a nationally recognized bariatric and metabolic surgeon, to explore how families can build healthier relationships with food, movement, and overall wellness—without shame, perfection, or obsession over appearance.

Dr. Misra shares her personal journey into medicine, her passion for helping patients transform their health, and her belief that obesity should be understood as a complex chronic disease rather than a personal failure. Together, the conversation explores the powerful role early childhood habits play in lifelong health, how emotional patterns and food triggers develop, and practical ways families can create sustainable routines centered around nourishment, awareness, and balance.

With compassion and clarity, Dr. Misra offers realistic strategies for parents and adults alike—reminding listeners that small, consistent changes can create lasting impact, and that seeking support is a sign of strength, not weakness.

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