In this episode, I sit down with Julie Duffy Dillon, RDN, therapist, and author of Find Your Food Voice, to help clinicians replace diet-culture with practical, patient-centered coaching. We dig into what a “food voice” is, why so many people get disconnected from it, and how you can guide patients back to hunger/fullness cues without meal plans, shame, or quick fixes.

You’ll leave with language you can use tomorrow in clinic—plus simple interventions (like CHiPs check-ins and “letters to food”) that help patients quiet the noise, honor body diversity, and focus on behaviors that truly move health forward.

Resources Mentioned:

The Obesity Medicine Nutrition Course (this has a fantastic module on Intuitive Eating and use code POD15 for 15% off)

Episode 104 Body Diversity

Find Your Food Voice book

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Disclaimer: This podcast is a collection of ideas, strategies, and opinions of the author(s). Its goal is to provide useful information on each of the topics shared within. It is not intended to provide medical, health, or professional consultation or to diagnosis-specific weight or feeding challenges. The author(s) advises the reader to always consult with appropriate health, medical, and professional consultants for support for individual children and family situations. The author(s) do not take responsibility for the personal or other risks, loss, or liability incurred as a direct or indirect consequence of the application or use of information provided. All opinions stated in this podcast are my own and do not reflect the opinions of my employer.

If your prenatal visit keeps getting hijacked by TikTok misinformation (hello, “folic acid causes autism”), this is the episode you’ll want in your back pocket.

In this epsiode, I sit down with women’s health dietitian Jane Leverich to map out exactly what to cover from preconception through postpartum: realistic calorie needs, how to talk about weight gain without harm, what prenatals actually do (and why the neon-yellow urine), the folic acid vs. methylfolate debate, five high-impact nutrients, smart food-safety coaching, and what to prioritize after delivery for healing and mood.

Links & related episodes

• Episode 22: Journey Through Pregnancy with Type 1 Diabetes
• Episode 44: Bounce-Back Culture: The Truth About Postpartum Nutrition

Guest: Jane Leverich, RDN — @janelevnutrition | janelevnutrition.com

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For years, parents were told to delay introducing allergenic foods like peanuts and eggs. Now, the advice is the complete opposite—and your families are confused, anxious, and looking to you for answers.

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Carina Venter—one of the world’s leading experts in pediatric food allergies. Together, we unpack the science, the guidelines, and the practical “how-to” steps clinicians need to confidently guide parents through early allergen introduction.

From maternal diet during pregnancy to the exact portion sizes and order of allergens to introduce, Dr. Venter gives you clear, evidence-based strategies you can take straight into clinic.

What You’ll Learn:

• Whether maternal diet in pregnancy or breastfeeding impacts allergy risk
• The safest timing for introducing peanut, egg, and other top allergens
• How many days (if any) to wait between allergens
• Appropriate portion sizes
• Practical ways to introduce tricky foods like nuts and eggs safely
• What to say to anxious families—especially those with a strong allergy history

Resources Mentioned:

Allergen Introduction Cheat Sheet - I took all the notes from this episode for you!

Cozyearth.com Use code EXAM at checkout for 40% the softest sheets ever.

Link to the book May Contain Anxiety

Article: Association between gut microbiota development and allergy in infants

Allergen ImmunoButters

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