How to Un Picky Your Picky Eater

-- Just a quick note! This is probably our last episode for the year! We will see you in 2026!! Have a healthy and happy holiday! 

Is your child constantly moving, zoning out, or melting down — and you’re wondering if it’s ADHD… or something else? In this episode, Christine looks beyond the label and explores the hidden factors that can make kids look “ADHD” on the outside: mouth breathing, poor sleep, gut inflammation, ultra-processed foods, lack of movement, and nervous system overload. You’ll learn what the research actually says about dyes and diet, why movement and structure act like medicine for the brain, how to support dopamine and norepinephrine naturally, and what to consider if you do choose medication — including how to protect your child’s gut. If you’ve tried “all the things” and still feel like something isn’t adding up, this episode will help you see your child’s brain in a totally new way and show you how to get personalized support through the Roadmap at thepickyeaterstest.com.

-- Just a quick note! This is probably our last episode for the year! We will see you in 2026!! Have a healthy and happy holiday! 

Your child eats… but the scale barely moves. You’re counting bites, tracking calories, maybe even adding butter and shakes — and still, nothing changes. In this episode, Christine breaks down the real reasons kids struggle to gain weight — and why it’s rarely about calories alone. From missing hunger cues to food sensitivities, gut inflammation, thyroid and iron issues, and sensory challenges, she walks you through what to test, what to look for, and how to bring appetite back naturally. You’ll learn: • Why some kids stop feeling hunger altogether • How to tell if constipation, reflux, or inflammation are secretly blocking growth • What food sensitivities and gut testing can reveal (now included in all evaluations starting Dec 1!) • When appetite stimulants help — and when they’re just a temporary fix • How to rebuild comfort, structure, and real hunger cues at home 💡 Ready to find out what’s holding your child back? Take the free quiz at thepickyeaterstest.com to learn your child’s stage — Fearful, Stuck, or Curious — and discover the right next step. Or, if appetite and weight are your biggest concerns, skip straight to the Premium Mealtime Roadmap, which now includes food sensitivity and gut microbiome testing for a complete inside-out look at your child’s nutrition and digestion. Because helping your child gain weight isn’t about forcing more in — it’s about finding out what’s blocking their body from using what’s already there. 🩷 Visit foodologyfeedingtherapy.com for more resources and support.

We all do it—wait for the “right time.” But what if that perfect moment never comes? In this episode, I’m sharing the real, science-backed reason we put things off (even when we care deeply) and how to take the first small step forward—without guilt or overwhelm.

Should your picky eater be taking a supplement — or are you just wasting money?
In this episode, Christine breaks down the pros, cons, and hidden pitfalls of children’s vitamins and supplements. You’ll learn how to spot junk ingredients, understand why not all nutrients are absorbed the same way, and discover what to look for on a label to make confident, informed choices for your child.
Christine also shares her personal story of how one omega-3 supplement unlocked her son’s speech progress — and why supplements should never replace real food variety.

💊 Listen to learn:

When supplements actually help picky eaters

Red flags hiding in popular kids’ vitamins

The difference between folic acid and methylfolate

Why “food first” is still the gold standard

🎯 Take the free Picky Eater Quiz → thepickyeaterstest.com

Tired of sticker charts, bribes, and hiding veggies that never seem to work? In this episode, Christine shares seven surprising strategies that actually help kids feel safe, curious, and confident around food — without pressure or power struggles.

You’ll learn how to:
✅ Use micro steps to create real progress
✅ Encourage sensory play before bites
✅ Pair new foods with safe favorites
✅ Change the environment to reduce stress
✅ Build a learner identity instead of “picky eater”
✅ Involve kids in food prep
✅ Teach the “why” behind foods so eating feels empowering

These small shifts help your child move from fearful to curious — and eventually to adventurous!

🎧 Listen now and start reshaping mealtimes from stressful to successful.

👉 Take the free quiz to find out your child’s eating level: thepickyeaterstest.com

🎃 Halloween Candy: What Parents Should Know

This week, Christine gets real about the scariest part of Halloween — the candy bag. 🍬

From petroleum-based dyes and preservatives to marketing tactics that trick parents into feeling guilty for saying “no,” this episode dives deep into:
👉 What’s really in popular Halloween candy
👉 Why “junk food” isn’t a dirty word
👉 What actually fuels eating disorders (and what doesn’t)
👉 How Big Food hijacked the “no bad foods” message
👉 Easy ways to make Halloween fun without the sugar overload

You’ll walk away with practical, guilt-free strategies — like the Switch Witch, candy buybacks, and “something better” swaps — to keep your kids healthy and happy.

Because you’re not the fun police. You’re the lighthouse. 🕯️

🎧 Listen now on your favorite podcast app or at foodologyfeedingtherapy.com

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A practical, compassionate talk for parents of tweens/teens whose picky eating intensifies during puberty. Christine explains how hormones, social pressure, and identity make eating harder, then shares low-pressure strategies—growth-mindset language, practicing at home, and addressing the four pillars (gut, sensory, oral-motor, mindset)—to help teens build confidence, expand safe foods, and rejoin social meals without shame.

Is picky eating genetic? In this episode of How to Un-Picky Your Picky Eater, Christine Miroddi Yoder breaks down the science behind genes like MTHFR, TAS2R38 (the “bitter taste” gene), FUT2, DAO, and HLA-DQ2/DQ8, and how they can influence your child’s eating habits. Learn the visible signs genetics may be playing a role, why environment still matters just as much as DNA, and three practical steps you can take right now to support your child. If you’ve ever wondered whether picky eating runs in families—or if your child’s struggles could be more than “just a phase”—this episode will help you connect the dots.

You’ve tried everything — exposure, rewards, therapy — and your child still won’t eat?

There’s a reason.

In this episode, I’m sharing the 5 most commonly missed medical reasons behind picky eating — the ones I see all the time after families have hit dead ends with other approaches:

👅 Oral motor issues (it’s not just behavior if chewing is hard)

😮‍💨 Breathing difficulties (like enlarged tonsils or mouth breathing)

💩 Gut problems (reflux, constipation, dysbiosis)

🧬 Food sensitivities and allergies (even subtle ones)

🧪 Toxic load (chemicals, dyes, and additives that dysregulate the nervous system)

👉 If no one has looked into these, your child may not be stubborn — they may just feel unsafe around food.

You’ll also learn:
• What red flags to watch for in each category
• How to ask better questions at your child’s next appointment
• Why behavior-based feeding therapy often fails — and what to do instead

🎧 Plus, I’ll walk you through what a functional feeding evaluation looks like and how to finally get answers.

Take the quiz at thepickyeaterstest.com to find your child’s eating stage — and discover whether hidden root causes might be holding them back.

“Don’t worry… they’ll grow out of it.”

That might be true — but only sometimes. And waiting too long when your child actually needs help can make things way harder down the line.

In this episode, I’m walking you through:
✅ 3 green flags that mean it’s safe to wait
🚩 And 3 red flags that mean it’s time to act — now

We’ll talk about:
• What a “developmentally normal” picky eater actually looks like
• How to tell if your child’s food list is stuck or shrinking
• When meal stress, fear, and meltdowns are signals you shouldn’t ignore

If you’ve been feeling unsure, this will give you the clarity and confidence you need to make the right next move for your child — not someone else’s.

🎧 Not sure where your child stands? Take the free quiz at thepickyeaterstest.com and find out whether they’re in the Fearful, Stuck, or Curious stage — and what support will help them thrive.