In this episode of The Nourishing Autism Podcast, Brittyn is joined by Ali Grossman, an amazing member of the Nourishing Autism Collective, mom of three autistic boys, former teacher and school counselor, and neurodiversity-affirming advocate for families. Ali shares her family's feeding journey, the progress her twins have made over time, and the game-changing Christmas visual board she created to make gift opening more predictable and magical for her kids. Listen in to hear Ali explain how these simple visual resources can increase autonomy, reduce sensory overload, and help kids feel more in control during the holidays.

Check out the show notes below for links to Ali's Christmas Visual Board resource and where to connect with her!

• Connect with Ali Grossman on Instagram to find her Christmas Visual Board linked in her profile: @neuro_diversity_affirming_mama
• CLICK HERE for Ali's website to learn more about her resources and how she can support you!

Reminder: Food Hopper Presale is LIVE! Brittyn's brand new app, Food Hopper, is officially on presale! Don't forget to lock in 20% off your subscription forever by grabbing your early access spot at: http://www.foodhopper.co/

This week on The Nourishing Autism Podcast, Brittyn sits down with pediatric occupational therapist (OT) and content creator Emily, that also goes by The Simple OT, a third-generation OT who brings a strong sensory-informed lens to everything she does. Emily is trained in The SOS Approach to Feeding and has worked across early intervention, school, and outpatient settings, and she brings years of hands-on experience helping autistic children and kids with sensory processing differences feel safe and successful at mealtimes and beyond.

Together, Brittyn and Emily break down why regulation is the foundation of feeding, the early signs of dysregulation parents often miss, and simple ways to support a child's nervous system before and during meals. They also talk about the pressure parents may feel around eating, how our own regulation influences our kids, and why food can be overwhelming long before it touches a child's lips.

Emily also shares some fun, sensory-friendly food-play ideas, like the hilarious "Sneeze Game".

You don't want to miss this episode full of strategies you can use tonight to help mealtimes feel manageable and more connected!

Find Emily (The Simple OT) on:

• Instagram: @thesimpleot

• TikTok: @thesimpleot

Brittyn's brand new app, Food Hopper, is officially on presale! Don't forget to lock in 20% off your subscription forever by grabbing your early access spot at: https://www.foodhopper.co/

Access the Food Hopper presale: 👉 Visit foodhopper.co 👉 Or text HOP to (303) 219-3393

Happy Thanksgiving! In this episode of The Nourishing Autism Podcast, Brittyn shares the reassurance you need heading into one of the most overwhelming food days of the year.

Listen in to hear about the emotional weight holidays can carry: family comments, unpredictable routines, sensory overload, and the pressure to have a picture-perfect day. Brittyn shares practical, actionable strategies so you feel more prepared and empowered this Thanksgiving day.

P.S. The presale for Food Hopper, Brittyn's brand-new app, opened this week, and spots for lifetime access are already filling fast. Families on the waitlist can check their email for early access, and anyone else can also hop into the presale right now by:

• Visiting foodhopper.co
• Or texting HOP to (303) 219-3393

Don't miss your chance to grab discounted annual pricing, lifetime spots, and two free months of the Nourishing Autism Collective with lifetime membership!

My new app - Food Hopper - goes on presale next week! Get early access to presale by joining the email or text waitlist!

• Text: Send the word HOP to (303) 219-3393 or visit www.foodhopper.co/text
• Email: Visit www.foodhopper.co to join the email waitlist

If you've been trying to expand your child's diet and it feels like nothing is changing, this episode is for you. We'll unpack why progress with food can feel invisible, what real food wins look like, and how to start noticing and celebrating every step — even when your child doesn't eat the new food yet.

You'll learn why tracking exposures can transform your perspective, and how progress builds quietly, one small interaction at a time.

If you're looking for more support in expanding your child's diet, join us inside the Nourishing Autism Collective at www.nourishingautism.co !

In this week's episode of The Nourishing Autism Podcast, Brittyn unpacks something every parent of a selective eater knows all too well: the mental load of feeding your child. She talks about the constant thoughts swirling in your head: preferred foods, burned-out foods, new ideas you hope might work, meal-planning for the whole family, and the fear of losing a food that used to be accepted.

Listen in to learn why this feels so exhausting, why keeping everything in your head makes progress harder to see, and how small feeding wins (like tolerating a food on the table or helping prep it) matter just as much as actually eating it. Brittyn also shares her simple four-list system to help parents organize foods in a way that brings clarity and takes some of the pressure off when it comes to introducing new foods.

Don't miss these important tips to make feeding a selective eater just a little lighter this week!

• Join the Food Hopper Waitlist! Get early access to the Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale, updates, and launch details: foodhopper.co
• Enter the Food Hopper Giveaway to win one of three lifetime memberships: foodhopper.co/giveaway

• CLICK HERE to join Brittyn's Instagram Broadcast Channel - Food Hopper Insiders!

In this episode of The Nourishing Autism Podcast, Brittyn shares all about how to understand why your child keeps returning to those same familiar foods. Instead of wondering why they only want beige and crunchy foods, this episode helps you see those choices as clues that can tell you a lot about what feels safe and manageable for your child's sensory system.

You'll hear how textures, temperatures, and colors play a role in comfort and regulation, and why certain foods are easier for your child to handle than others. By the end, you'll walk away with a new understanding of your child's eating patterns and a more grounded place to start when thinking about introducing new foods without pressure, and without guessing.

• Join the Food Hopper Waitlist! Get early access to the Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale, updates, and launch details: foodhopper.co
• Enter the Food Hopper Giveaway to win one of three lifetime memberships: foodhopper.co/giveaway

• CLICK HERE to join Brittyn's Instagram Broadcast Channel - Food Hopper Insiders!

In this episode of The Nourishing Autism Podcast, Brittyn is getting you ready for Halloween: sensory challenges, candy overload, costumes, excitement, and all. You'll hear all about blood sugar - why big behaviors around candy aren't "random", how low blood sugar can cause meltdowns or dysregulation, and simple ways to steady things with balanced nutrition before the festivities begin.

You'll also hear about sensory-friendly ideas, from adaptive costume tips to alternatives to candy that still feel fun and rewarding. Whether your child thrives with a low-sensory trunk-or-treat, prefers helping hand out goodies, or wants to fully join in the neighborhood fun, you'll hear practical ways to make Halloween feel safe, predictable, and enjoyable.

Have a Happy Halloween!!

• Join the Food Hopper App Waitlist HERE!

• Join the Food Hopper Insider Broadcast Channel on Instagram HERE!

• Learn more Halloween tips by reading the Autism and Halloween: 15 Non-Candy Treat Ideas Blog HERE!

• Join The Nourishing Autism Collective for ongoing support on sensory-friendly feeding and blood-sugar balance HERE!

👉🏼 Join the waitlist and get early access to the app HERE!

In this episode of the Nourishing Autism Podcast, Brittyn shares a very special announcement: she's launching her very own app for parents of selective eaters! 🎉

Introducing Food Hopper: the first-ever app that helps parents discover new foods for their child based on sensory profile AND nutrition needs!🥦

Listen in as Brittyn takes you behind the scenes of how the idea was born a decade ago, why she created it, and what makes Food Hopper unlike anything else out there. You'll hear how it will help parents like you answer the question "What food should I try next?" in just seconds, with tools to track exposures, log progress, and build your child's very own sensory-friendly food list.

✨ Plus, get the exclusive scoop on launch details, early access perks, and how to join the Food Hopper Insiders Broadcast Channel on Instagram for sneak peeks into the design process and feature voting!

If you're a parent of a selective eater and ready to make mealtimes easier and more sensory-friendly, this is an episode you don't want to miss!

• Join the waitlist and get early access: foodhopper.co

• CLICK HERE to join Brittyn's Instagram Broadcast Channel - Food Hopper Insiders!

In this deeply personal episode of The Nourishing Autism Podcast, Brittyn opens up about her daughter Nora's intense journey with eczema, from hospital stays and repeated flare-ups to the emotional toll of feeling unseen by conventional medicine. You'll hear the reality of navigating trial-and-error of diet changes, the search for answers in both functional and conventional healthcare, and the breakthrough moments that finally brought healing and hope.

Brittyn also shares what actually worked - from gut-healing strategies and topical support to the emotional work it takes to keep going when nothing seems to help. If you've ever questioned your intuition or felt dismissed by providers, this episode is a reminder: trust your gut, keep searching, and don't give up.

📌 Show Notes & Resources:

• Connect with Dr. Michelle Young, the pediatric naturopath who played a key role in Nora's healing journey, on Instagram: @dr.michelle_young
• Join the Nourishing Autism Collective for hands-on support with expanding your child's diet while honoring their sensory needs 👉 CLICK HERE to learn more!

October is Sensory Processing Disorder Awareness Month!

In this episode of The Nourishing Autism Podcast, Brittyn breaks down the real reason behind selective eating for kids with SPD. You'll learn how sensory overwhelm can lead to a narrow list of "safe foods", why that matters for your child's nutrition, and what simple steps you can take to create calm, low-pressure mealtimes that honor your child's sensory needs.

Brittyn walks you through:

• What's really happening when your child avoids certain textures or temperatures
• How sensory overwhelm affects appetite and food variety
• Practical ways to make mealtimes more regulated and stress-free
• How to start expanding your child's diet using their unique food sensory profile

Whether your child seeks out big sensory experiences with food or avoids them altogether, this episode will help you understand how to meet them right where they are.

📌 Show Notes & Resources:

• CLICK HERE to download your FREE Food Sensory Profile Workbook
• Join the Nourishing Autism Collective for hands-on support with expanding your child's diet while honoring their sensory needs 👉 CLICK HERE to learn more!