Baby Steps Nutrition Podcast

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In this episode, we discuss: What today's teen girls are navigating socially and emotionally Confidence, identity, friendships, and belonging during adolescence The impact of social media and comparison culture Creating healthier relationships with technology Why meaningful peer connection and mentorship matter U4U's approach to confidence, wellness, and personal development How parents can stay connected to their daughters through the teenage years What the founders hope U4U can offer the next generation of girls   Learn More About U4U Website:U4Uteen.com Explore the U4U App:U4U App Download U4U for iPhone:U4U on the App Store Information for Teens:U4U for Teens   For more on Argavan Nilforoush, be sure to follow her on Instagram @babystepsnutrition, on Facebook: Baby Steps Nutrition page, on YouTube: Baby Steps Nutrition Podcast, on Twitter @argavanRDN, on LinkedIn @ArgavanNilforoush and through her website www.babystepsnutrition.com.

In this episode, we discuss: • The emotional challenges teenage girls face today that parents often underestimate • How to recognize the difference between typical teenage behavior and signs a daughter may need extra support • Daily ways parents can support their daughter’s mental health and emotional resilience • The impact of body image and physical changes on confidence and self-worth • How to respond when your daughter is angry, withdrawn, or shuts down • Supporting girls through friendship conflict, social pressure, and rejection • Common parenting patterns that unintentionally push teens away—and what to do instead • Setting healthy boundaries while maintaining trust and emotional connection • When to consider professional support and how to introduce therapy without stigma • Why parent self-care matters—and how a parent’s emotional health influences their child This conversation offers practical guidance and reassurance for parents navigating the complex and meaningful journey of raising teenage girls. You can find Arin on her website at https://www.healmarin.com/, on Instagram @healmarin and on Facebook as Arin Bass page.   For more on Argavan Nilforoush, be sure to follow her on Instagram @babystepsnutrition, on Facebook: Baby Steps Nutrition page, on YouTube: Baby Steps Nutrition Podcast, on Twitter @argavanRDN, on LinkedIn @ArgavanNilforoush and through her website www.babystepsnutrition.com.

Mentioned in this Episode: Breathe, Sleep, Thrive Bookhttps://breathesleepthrivebook.com/  For more on Dr. Lim, you can follow her on Instagram @dr.shereenlim, on Facebook: Dr Shereen Lim page and through her website https://www.drshereenlim.com.au/. For more on Argavan Nilforoush, be sure to follow her on Instagram @babystepsnutrition, on Facebook: Baby Steps Nutrition page, on YouTube: Baby Steps Nutrition Podcast, on Twitter @argavanRDN, on LinkedIn @ArgavanNilforoush and through her website www.babystepsnutrition.com.

In this episode, we discuss:Leigh’s own transition and self-nourishment journey Finding identity and purpose after parentingNutrition shifts during peri- and post-menopauseFavorite energizing foods and simple meal ideasThe link between spiritual and physical healthCooking tips for a smaller householdGrounding rituals for balance and well-beingOvercoming emotional blocks and finding support You can find Leigh on her website at asohlifestyle.com, on Instagram @chef_leighm, and on Facebook as Leigh M – Plain and Simple. For more on Argavan Nilforoush, be sure to follow her on Instagram @babystepsnutrition, on Facebook: Baby Steps Nutrition page, on YouTube: Baby Steps Nutrition Podcast, on Twitter @argavanRDN, on LinkedIn @ArgavanNilforoush and through her website www.babystepsnutrition.com. 

Mentioned in This Episode: Dr. Schneebaum’s bookhttps://www.biggerhearted.com/ For more on Dr. Schneeabaum, you can follow him through his website https://ronschneebaummd.com/. For more on Argavan Nilforoush, be sure to follow her on Instagram @babystepsnutrition, on Facebook: Baby Steps Nutrition page, on YouTube: Baby Steps Nutrition Podcast, on Twitter @argavanRDN, on LinkedIn @ArgavanNilforoush and through her website www.babystepsnutrition.com.

Mentioned in this Episode: The First Forty Days Bookhttps://store.abramsbooks.com/products/the-first-forty-days March of Dimes- Nowhere to Go: Maternity Care Deserts Across the US 2024 Reporthttps://www.marchofdimes.org/maternity-care-deserts-report Fourth Trimester Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fourth-trimester-the-first-months-and-beyond/id1092879503 March of Dimes Statement, Dr. Amanda P. Williams, Interim Chief Medical Officer at March of Dimes | March of DimesMarch of Dimes Statement, Dr. Amanda P. Williams, Interim Chief Medical Officer at March of Dimes | March of Dimes Wire Your Baby for Success Through Optimal Newborn Brain Development https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wire-your-baby-for-success-through-optimal-newborn/id1092879503?i=1000648584507 HelloGaia AI-driven chat servicehellogaia.aihttps://hellogaia.aiAbout HelloGaia For more on Sarah Trott, you can follow her on Instagram @fourthtrimesterpodcast and through her website https://fourthtrimesterpodcast.com. For more on Argavan Nilforoush, be sure to follow her on Instagram @babystepsnutrition, on Facebook: Baby Steps Nutrition page, on YouTube: Baby Steps Nutrition Podcast, on Twitter @argavanRDN, on LinkedIn @ArgavanNilforoush and through her website www.babystepsnutrition.com. 

Mentioned in this Episode: American Academy of Pediatrics- HealthyChildren.org- https://www.healthychildren.org/English/Pages/default.aspx Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia- https://www.chop.edu/ Podcasts- https://www.jpbelinkiemd.com/podcasts For more on Dr. Parga-Belinkie, you can follow her on Instagram @jopargalinkiemd and through her website https://www.jpbelinkiemd.com/. For more on Argavan Nilforoush, be sure to follow her on Instagram @babystepsnutrition, on Facebook: Baby Steps Nutrition page, on YouTube: Baby Steps Nutrition Podcast, on Twitter @argavanRDN, on LinkedIn @ArgavanNilforoush and through her website www.babystepsnutrition.com. 

On this insightful episode of the Baby Steps Nutrition Podcast, Argavan chats withEvelyn Tribole, MS, RDN, CEDRD-S, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and co-creator ofIntuitive Eating, an evidence-based, compassionate self-care eating framework rooted in dignity and respect for all bodies. Since 1995, Evelyn has been at the forefront of helping people cultivate a healthy relationship with food, mind, and body. She’s also the author of 10 books and has a thriving nutrition counseling practice in Newport Beach, California. Evelyn is passionate about public speaking and training health professionals on the process of Intuitive Eating. We discuss Evelyn's background in Intuitive Eating, the modern anti-diet movement, how diet culture on social media impacted our internal dialogue around hunger and body image and much more! Tune in now. Mentioned in this Episode: The 10 Principles of Intuitive Eating- https://www.intuitiveeating.org/about-us/10-principles-of-intuitive-eating/ Project EAT ((Eating and Activity over Time)- https://www.sph.umn.edu/research/projects/project-eat/ The Minesotta Semistarvation Study- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcjdPE1nDQg Book: The Great Starvation Experiment: The Heroic Men Who Starved so That Millions Could Live- https://www.amazon.com/Great-Starvation-Experiment-Starved-Millions/dp/0743270304 New York Times Article: They Rejected Diet Culture 30 Years Ago. Then They Went Mainstream.- https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/18/well/intuitive-eating.html?smtyp=cur&smid=tw-nytimes   For more on Evelyn Tribole, you can follow her on Instagram @evelyntribole and through her websites https://www.intuitiveeating.org/ and https://www.evelyntribole.com/. For more on Argavan Nilforoush, be sure to follow her on Instagram @babystepsnutrition, on Facebook: Baby Steps Nutrition page, on YouTube: Baby Steps Nutrition Podcast, on Twitter @argavanRDN, on LinkedIn @ArgavanNilforoush and through her website www.babystepsnutrition.com.  

Mentioned in This Episode and Eran’s Recommendations: Eran Magen on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCve9zWBj7lqmuIatF4iY7wA Divorcing Dads websitehttps://www.divorcingdads.org/ Divorcing Dads Podcasthttps://divorcingdads.buzzsprout.com/2372419/follow  For more on Dr. Magen, you can follow him on Instagram @EranMagenPhD and through his website www.eranmagen.com. For more on Argavan Nilforoush, be sure to follow her on Instagram @babystepsnutrition, on Facebook: Baby Steps Nutrition page, on YouTube: Baby Steps Nutrition Podcast, on Twitter @argavanRDN, on LinkedIn @ArgavanNilforoush and through her website www.babystepsnutrition.com.