Feeding The Family

Who doesn't love snacks? Join us for a special conversation with Ashli Brehm, creator of "Baby on the Brehm" and Dr. Kristin as they bring back childhood nostalgia through their favorite snacks - from delicious goodness to salty treats to classic favorites we all still love today. They'll also be dishing out how two busy moms make the most of snacktime, so don't miss it! Learn more about healthy snacks and family meals at www.kristinsaxena.com!  New episodes of Feeding The Family coming soon.  Original episode air date: 16 May 2022

What is lifestyle medicine? How can we use it to improve our overall health? On this episode of Feeding the Family we take an in-depth look at the importance of lifestyle medicine! Our guest Dr. Molly Lupo will explore how shifting your view towards macro nutrients, exercise, meditation and mindfulness can serve you better than traditional diets. Hear her perspective as a practitioner and learn what a difference these 4Ms make!  To learn more about Molly visit her website. New episodes of Feeding The Family coming soon.  Click here to catch on the latest. Original episode air date: 29 Nov 2021

On this episode of Feeding The Family, Diana and Melissa from the Mom Squad join Dr. Kristin to share their experiences with breastfeeding: the highs, the lows, and their biggest takeaways. From how they managed to balance nursing and everything that life throws at them! They'll also be talking about ways to stay positive and motivated during the breastfeeding journey, as well as strategies for keeping up motivation when things get tough. We'll also be discussing how to support breastfeeding friends and family, recognizing signs of nursing difficulties early on, and more!  Don't forget to follow us on social media for updates about upcoming episodes of Feeding The Family! Get the latest on Dr. Kristin's new book at our website! Original episode air date: 13 Dec 2021

You are what you eat, and that is especially true when it comes to your family. Eating together as a family has tons of benefits, from strengthening relationships to improving academic performance. In this episode of the Feeding The Family podcast, we are teaming up with the Child Saving Institute in Omaha to give you 10 tips for feeding success! Click here to learn more about the Child Saving Institute.

How can you heal your body through food? In this episode we explore some of the ways that food can help us cope with pains and aches and longstanding ailments. What we eat has a profound impact on our physical and emotional health. By paying attention to the foods we put into our bodies, we can start to heal ourselves from the inside out. In this episode, we're joined by Peggy Curry of Curry Girls Kitchen. Peggy shares her incredible journey and pursuit of improving people's health and wellness through food.  To learn more about Peggy visit Curry Girls Kitchen. Check out Peggy's book, Damn Good Gluten Free Don't forget to check out all the resources and lots more recipes from Dr. Kristen.

Are you tired of all the stress that comes with trying to feed you kids? Most parents can relate to the high levels of anxiety that comes with family meals but in this episode of the podcast HyVee Dietician Amanda Yochum returns to share all the best tips for making your meal time stress-free! From snack time to fruits and veggies, establishing structure and giving yourself grace, Dr. Kristin and Amanda give you the tools you need for stress-free Family meals!  Amanda is a registered dietitian who provides nutritional wellness services to people of all ages and lifestyles. She understands that everyone is different, which is why she offers personalized nutritional plans that fit your specific needs. Get the latest on Dr. Kristin's new book at our website!

Did you know that there is a 95% chance your weight loss diet won't work past 3 years? Most of us agree that diets don't work for the long term, so why do we continue to do them? Nutritional wellness is a way for you to find the happy and healthy medium for your overall health and wellness.  In this episode we'll learn how to stop shaming ourselves over food, what we should look for (and lookout for) in popular diets, and settle the age old debate over which is better for you: Nutritional Wellness or Diet? Amanda is a registered dietitian who provides nutritional wellness services to people of all ages and lifestyles. She understands that everyone is different, which is why she offers personalized nutritional plans that fit your specific needs. Get the latest on Dr. Kristin's new book at our website!

There is tons of information on meal planning and it can be quite overwhelming. Plan to eat should be as easy as it sounds. In this episode avoid the overload and take control of your meal planning. Riley Whitson and Roni Vayre host of the Plan To Eat podcast share how the Plan To Eat app empowers you by simplifying the process. Using their tools to eat better food, eat together, save money, and have less stress in the kitchen. Check out what Plan To Eat can do for you.  

Why is meal planning so important? How can it benefit family life? In this episode, learn how to get smarter in the kitchen. Get around the complaints by involving the whole family. Marcia Smart, author and cooking instructor shares how planning out your meals can be made easy. Find out more about meal planning and everything that Marcia does at Smart In The Kitchen. For Marcia's cooking classes you can find that here. Check out Marcia's Dinner Is Done Cookbook.

How do you overcome mom guilt? We're revisiting some of your davorite episodes and in this epsiode The Mom Squad is back and talks about their struggles with mom guilt and how they handle it. We have so much on our plate. From being a spouse, working 9 to 5, a sibling, a parent… The list goes on and on and it's hard to keep pace without feeling guilty for not fulfilling those roles ideally. Joining Dr. Kristin in the studio are members of the Mom Squad; Becca Sudbeck, brand strategist for Nebraska Furniture Mart and Jaya Maniktala, DDS and owner of Husker Dental. They share their experiences as working mothers and what they do to overcome Mom Guilt.