How to Un Picky Your Picky Eater

Summer is the perfect time to explore food in new, low-pressure ways! In this episode, I share five fun sensory play ideas that help kids feel more comfortable around food—without the pressure to eat it. You’ll learn how to use things like watermelon slime, ice cube excavations, and mud kitchens to spark curiosity and build trust, all while having fun outside.

Going on vacation with a picky eater can feel overwhelming. In this episode, I share simple, practical tips to help you avoid food struggles while traveling. You'll learn what to pack based on your child's eating level and how to keep mealtimes calm, even in new environments.

Is summer making your child’s picky eating even harder to manage? You’re not alone — summer’s lack of routine, sugary treats, loud barbecues, and camp food surprises can quickly turn mealtimes into meltdowns.

In this episode, pediatric feeding expert Christine Miroddi Yoder shares 5 essential summer survival strategies to help your picky eater feel safe, stay nourished, and even explore new foods during the most chaotic season of the year.

Learn how to:

Create a travel snack kit that avoids sugar crashes

Handle picky eating at camp with confidence

Pack the right foods for barbecues and playdates

Build flexibility with challenge foods outside the home

Use summer as a launchpad for smoother school-year routines

If your child is a fearful, stuck, or curious eater, you’ll walk away with practical tools to make this summer feel less stressful — and maybe even fun!

🎧 Tune in and take the quiz at www.thepickyeaterstest.com to find your child’s feeding level and get personalized next steps.

Is your child stuck in a food rut? In this episode I walk you through 7 small but mighty shifts you can make today to start raising a more adventurous eater. These aren't big overhauls—just micro-changes that can create a major ripple effect in your child's relationship with food. You'll learn how to: ✨  Change the language you use around food ✨  Ditch the “just one bite” bargaining ✨  Create a no-pressure exposure plate ✨  Incorporate playful food exploration ✨  Let your child take the lead at mealtimes ✨  Make food fun, not a chore ✨  Focus on connection before nutrition These ideas are gentle, doable, and designed to meet your child where they are—whether they’re fearful, stuck, or just starting to explore. 🎧  Tune in now and take the first step toward raising a food adventurer. 

In this episode, Christine dives into the all-too-common topic of toddler food strikes — breaking down what’s a completely normal developmental phase and what might be cause for concern. You’ll learn why food refusal often starts around ages 2–3, how it’s actually tied to healthy brain development, and how temporary dips in appetite or food interest are nothing to panic about. But Christine also highlights key red flags that signal it might be more than “just being a toddler,” including extreme emotional reactions, sudden disinterest in food, and eliminating entire food groups. She shares tips for staying calm, creating a steady routine, and offering food without pressure — even when your toddler seems to reject everything. If you’re unsure what’s going on with your child, Christine points you toward the first step: figuring out what type of eater they are — fearful, stuck, or curious — so you can meet them right where they are.

In this episode, Christine explores the strong connection between picky eating and anxiety, explaining how fear and a lack of safety can shut down a child’s ability to explore new foods. She shares how control, sensory overload, and even small perceived threats can trigger fight-or-flight responses that impact eating, offering insights for parents to better understand and support their child.

Is your child’s picky eating more than just a phase? In this episode, Christine Miroddi Yoder, speech pathologist and holistic feeding therapist, dives deep into five often-overlooked reasons why your child might be struggling with food. From sensory sensitivities and oral motor delays to gut health imbalances, anxiety, and negative past experiences, Christine explains how these hidden factors can impact a child’s relationship with food—and why forcing more bites isn’t the solution.

You’ll walk away with clarity, compassion, and a path forward to help your child move from stressed to curious at mealtimes. If you’ve ever thought, “Maybe something more is going on here,” this episode is for you.

🎯 Ready to take the next step? Find out what type of eater your child is at www.thepickyeaterstest.com and get personalized guidance today.

What happens when a child is too terrified to be in the same room as food? In this inspiring episode, Christine shares one of her favorite client success stories – a powerful reminder that change is possible, even when things start off tough.

You’ll hear how one child went from only eating purees and gagging at the sight of food… to chewing steak. But the true transformation? It happened when his mom stepped into her power. She went from doubting herself to becoming the confident leader her child needed at mealtimes – making changes so naturally, she didn’t even realize she was doing the “homework.”

If you’re feeling stuck or unsure if what you’re doing is enough, this story will give you hope, direction, and maybe even a little nudge to keep going.

🎧 You’ll learn:

What true parent transformation looks like

Why progress doesn’t always show up in big, flashy moments

How confidence and consistency can change the entire family dynamic

Ready to step into your role as the expert on your child’s feeding journey? Tune in and be inspired.

✨ Explore your next step at thepickyeaterstest.com or learn more about working with Christine at foodologyfeedingtherapy.com

In this episode, Christine opens up about a case that deeply impacted her — a child with complex needs and a mom who truly wanted progress... but couldn’t take the first step herself.

You'll hear what happened when hours of therapy, the best intentions, and skilled professionals weren’t enough — because the key ingredient was missing: the parent’s active involvement.

Whether you’re a parent or a therapist, this story offers an honest look into why even the most tailored, holistic feeding plans fall flat without buy-in at home — and why Christine sees her role as more Mary Poppins than miracle worker.

She reminds us that no matter how rare the diagnosis or how many services are stacked into the week, feeding therapy only works when the parent is in it. The biggest breakthroughs don’t happen in the clinic — they happen at the kitchen table.

In this heartfelt solo episode, Christine shares the personal journey that shaped her holistic approach to feeding therapy. From confidently planning for a perfectly natural eater to facing unexpected feeding challenges with her own son—tongue ties, reflux, and a slow shift into picky eating—Christine opens up about the real-life curveballs that inspired her to leave no stone unturned.

She walks you through the emotional rollercoaster of trying to do everything “right,” the trial-and-error of oral motor therapy, and how baby-led weaning brought more stress than she expected. But most importantly, she shares the game-changing mindset shift that helped her child move from stuck to curious—and eventually to full-blown foodie.

If you've ever felt defeated, confused, or like you're missing a piece of the puzzle, this episode will show you you're not alone—and there's always a way forward.

🎧 Tune in to hear how Christine’s own story is now helping families rewrite their feeding journeys every day.