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Speaking of Health & Wellness: The Podcast | Supporting Kids’ Picky Eating + Neurodevelopment

Shandy Watters (formerly Laskey), M.A., CCC-SLP, FNTP

Health & Fitness

Frequency: 1 episode/61d. Total Eps: 21

Speaking of Health & Wellness: The Podcast is for parents of children with complex picky eating, developmental delays, and neurodevelopmental conditions, including autism, ADHD, PANS/PANDAS, Down syndrome, and more. Hosted by integrative SLP and Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Shandy Watters (Laskey), this podcast explores holistic nutrition, feeding, development, behavior, and nervous system regulation, offering practical guidance to help parents navigate mealtimes, support their child’s well-being, and nurture meaningful progress.

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S2 | 5. PICKY EATING SERIES: Anxiety, the Nervous System, & Your Child's Complex Picky Eating

Season 2 · Episode 5

Friday, May 17, 2024 • Duration 20:51

My new online course, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Naturally Navigating Picky Eating⁠⁠⁠⁠, for parents of children with complex picky eating (with and without developmental conditions), is OPEN for enrollment!

⁠CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE & ENROLL TODAY!⁠⁠⁠⁠

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On this fifth and final episode of the Picky Eating Series this week, during the launch of Naturally Navigating Picky Eating, I'm discussing the connections between anxiety, the nervous system, and your child's complex picky eating.

The episode starts with a very brief overview of the nervous system in layman's terms, how it relates to your child's anxiety generally speaking and more specifically with food + mealtimes.

Having a regulated nervous system helps children feel a sense of safety and well-being within their body and environment, which is so needed for proper digestion and absorption of nutrients ("rest and digest" state).

I'll share how you can use external supports, like changing the environment or using diet + nutrition and lifestyle strategies to help support your child's nervous system regulation.

We also cover unique cases that can be related to children with complex picky eating, where pathogens are actually causing immune system dysregulation and there's a low-level inflammatory response, impacting the nervous system -- in PANS/PANDAS conditions.

Listen in for a variety of ideas to support your child's nervous system regulation to help bring down their anxiety and improve their relationship with food + mealtimes... Starting with supporting your nervous system regulation during mealtimes.

If you want to keep learning and receive more guided support to help your child overcome complex picky eating, ⁠⁠LEARN MORE & ENROLL in Naturally Navigating Picky Eating today⁠⁠!

⁠⁠⁠⁠GRAB THE FREE GUIDE: The Dos and Don'ts for Parents of Complex Picky Eating⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠LEARN MORE ABOUT 1:1 COACHING OPTIONS⁠⁠⁠⁠

Hosted by integrative SLP/feeding specialist and Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Shandy Laskey, M.A., CCC-SLP, FNTP of Speaking of Health & Wellness.

JOIN OUR FREE FB COMMUNITY: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/speakingofcommunity⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@speakingofhealthandwellness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

WEBSITE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.speakingofhealthandwellness.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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S2 | 4. PICKY EATING SERIES: Is Your Child’s Picky Eating Driving You Crazy? The Importance of Staying Neutral...

Season 2 · Episode 4

Thursday, May 16, 2024 • Duration 18:41

My new online course, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Naturally Navigating Picky Eating⁠⁠⁠⁠, for parents of children with complex picky eating (with and without developmental conditions), is OPEN for enrollment! ⁠

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE & ENROLL TODAY!⁠⁠⁠⁠

If you ⁠⁠⁠⁠enroll this week⁠⁠⁠⁠ by May 18th, 2024 at 8:00p CST, you'll get access to everything that's included in enrollment PLUS the LAUNCH BONUS: 3 LIVE Group Q&A Calls with me at no additional cost!

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Does your child's picky eating sometimes drive you a little...crazy? I hear this all the time! I know you know you're not alone, don't you? Let's talk about it!

Tying in the concepts from the previous episodes in this Picky Eating Series, I'm sharing the importance of staying neutral in the times when you're feeling the most annoyed, frustrated, and defeated when it comes to your child's picky eating.

Not only am I discussing why the importance of staying neutral during these times (you can likely already infer why it is), you'll also hear me share actionable strategies and tips that you can implement TODAY, at your family's next mealtime! Listen in to learn more.

11. Traumatic Brain Injuries, Leaky Brain-Leaky Gut, and Picky Eating...What's the Connection?

Season 1 · Episode 11

Tuesday, April 6, 2021 • Duration 01:10:46

Traumatic Brain Injuries, "Leaky Brain-Leaky Gut", and Picky Eating...What's the Connection?
You may have heard of "leaky gut - leaky brain" but have you heard it the other way around? "Leaky BRAIN - Leaky GUT"?

In this episode, we're covering "leaky brain - leaky gut", primary and secondary brain injuries, a brief overview of the nervous system and the gut-brain connection, as well as the biochemical and neurobiological ways that complex picky eating can develop following a traumatic brain injury or even after a concussion that doesn't seem too significant or traumatic in nature.
We'll explore some beginning nutrition and lifestyle tips and strategies you may want to consider, regardless of how long it's been since the traumatic brain injury took place (although, the sooner the better of course). We'll cover how and why individuals with TBIs develop food and environmental sensitivities and what you can do to help support them, especially when it comes to complex picky eating.

If you're brand new to these topics of "gut health" and the gut brain connection, please visit Episode 6 titled, "How "Gut Health" Impacts Your Child's Health and Development" and then come back to this one. Episodes 6-10 are absolutely relevant to listen into if this resonates with you!

Do you know someone who could benefit from this information? Please help spread this information to those who need it most by sharing this episode with them. Thank you so much for helping Speaking of Health & Wellness support more families and providers!

⁠⁠UPDATE: My online course for parents, Naturally Navigating Picky Eating, is now available! LEARN MORE & ENROLL TODAY: www.speakingofhealthandwellness.com/picky-eating-course⁠⁠

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10. Could Your Child’s Physical and Behavioral Symptoms Be Caused By the Food They’re Eating?

Season 1 · Episode 10

Tuesday, March 23, 2021 • Duration 59:19

Could your child’s physical and behavioral symptoms be caused by the food they’re eating? There are a number of ways that foods can impact children's health, physically and bio-behaviorally.

If your child struggles with complex picky eating, this one is for you!

If your child has developmental delays or a known neurodevelopmental condition, like autism spectrum disorders, ADHDs, speech-language disorders, sensory processing disorders, etc. then this one is for you!

If your child is struggling with a host of chronic health issue symptoms, this one is for you!

Did you know that over half of American children and millennials today have a diagnosable chronic health issue? Food and environmental reactions are very much involved here...
In this episode, I'm sharing an overview of the difference between food allergies, food sensitivities, and food intolerances. We'll cover the most common food allergies and sensitivities, as well as what physical and behavioral symptoms are seen in children with food reactions.

I share what to do if you think your child is experiencing negative reactions to their foods, starting with "cleaning up the diet overall", then navigating food sensitivity testing, and guidance around food elimination/reintroduction diets for food reactions.
Enjoy the episode! I hope that it's insightful and supportive for where you are on your journey!
Mentioned in the show:

Dr. Doris Rapp on The Phil Donahue Show 1989

⁠⁠UPDATE: My online course for parents, Naturally Navigating Picky Eating, is now available! LEARN MORE & ENROLL TODAY: www.speakingofhealthandwellness.com/picky-eating-course⁠⁠

9. Gluten Free, Casein Free Diets (GFCF) For Kids with Complex Picky Eating and/or Developmental Conditions - Answering FAQs

Season 1 · Episode 9

Tuesday, March 16, 2021 • Duration 55:07

Episode 9 builds onto the information shared in previous episodes re: complex picky eating and neurodevelopmental delays and disorders being whole body conditions, as well as holistic nutrition, gut health, gluten free/casein free (GFCF) diets... If you're new to the podcast and these topics, please go to earlier episodes in this Season 1.

I'm answering frequently asked questions that parents of these children often ask me when they're considering or starting the GFCF diet trial...

How do you know if they're getting or not getting the nutrients that they need? Can GFCF diets create deficiencies?
We specifically explore zinc and calcium and related factors to think about with these nutrients when implementing a GFCF diet.

Is the GFCF diet a lifelong change or temporary? How long until you see results? What would those results and improvements look like?
And lastly, I offer some guidelines and general habits for families to consider embracing during their transition to a GFCF diet with the child(ren) and/or family.
I'm answering all these questions and more. Enjoy the episode and don't forget to check out the resources linked below that I mention in the show!

Mentioned in the show:

My Accompanying Blog: "GFCF Diets, Picky Eating, Autism, & Other Neurodevelopmental Disorders...What's the Connection?"

Organic Olivia Herbal Supplements Line - For Kids & Adults - I use these products personally and with clients for support!

⁠⁠UPDATE: My online course for parents, Naturally Navigating Picky Eating, is now available! LEARN MORE & ENROLL TODAY: www.speakingofhealthandwellness.com/picky-eating-course⁠⁠

8. Is the Gluten Free, Casein Free Diet (GFCF) "All or Nothing?" What Happens if They Eat a Little Bit?

Season 1 · Episode 8

Tuesday, March 9, 2021 • Duration 53:17

Episode 8 builds onto the information shared in previous episodes re: complex picky eating and neurodevelopmental delays and disorders being whole body conditions, as well as holistic nutrition, gut health, gluten free/casein free (GFCF) diets... If you're new to the podcast and these topics, please go to earlier episodes in this Season 1.

I'm answering frequently asked questions that parents often ask me when they're considering or starting the GFCF diet trial...

Is it "all or nothing?" What happens if they eat a little?

How long will it take to see results? What results could you expect to see?

Why do some people still say there's not enough evidence to support the GFCF diet for these demographics of children and individuals?

What guidelines should be implemented to see the maximum benefit and potential of this transition, especially for families of children with complex picky eating?
I'm answering all these questions and more. I hope you enjoy the episode!

Mentioned in the show:

My Accompanying Blog: "GFCF Diets, Picky Eating, Autism, & Other Neurodevelopmental Disorders...What's the Connection?"

Organic Olivia Herbal Supplements Line - For Kids & Adults - I use these products personally and with clients for support!

⁠⁠UPDATE: My online course for parents, Naturally Navigating Picky Eating, is now available! LEARN MORE & ENROLL TODAY: www.speakingofhealthandwellness.com/picky-eating-course⁠⁠

7. GFCF Diets, Picky Eating, Autism, & Other Neurodevelopmental Disorders...What's the Connection?

Season 1 · Episode 7

Tuesday, March 2, 2021 • Duration 01:00:58

We're covering the basics like what gluten and casein are exactly, the GFCF diet and exploring some of the research around it, as well as some thoughts you may want to consider before taking on a special diet for your child.

I'm covering 5 connections to consider when thinking about gluten free / casein free diets (GFCF) for children with complex picky eating, developmental delays, autism, and/or other neurodevelopmental conditions.

Mentioned in the show, my accompanying blog: GFCF Diets, Picky Eating, Autism, & Other Neurodevelopmental Disorders...What's the Connection?

⁠⁠UPDATE: My online course for parents, Naturally Navigating Picky Eating, is now available! LEARN MORE & ENROLL TODAY: www.speakingofhealthandwellness.com/picky-eating-course⁠⁠

⁠⁠[CLICK HERE] to grab your FREE Guide: The Dos and Don'ts for Parent of Complex Picky Eaters⁠⁠

Hosted by integrative SLP/feeding specialist and Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Shandy Laskey, M.A., CCC-SLP, FNTP of Speaking of Health & Wellness.

JOIN OUR FREE FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/speakingofcommunity
INSTAGRAM: @speakingofhealthandwellness

6. How "Gut Health" Impacts Your Child's Health and Development

Season 1 · Episode 6

Tuesday, February 23, 2021 • Duration 44:36

"Gut Health", "The Gut-Brain Connection", "Gut-Brain Axis", etc. has been gaining more attention in the last decade, and understandably so! It's so important to our overall health and wellness, as well as children's development!
In this episode, I discuss some introductory terms that you'll hear when starting to learn more about gut health (microbiome, dysbiosis, leaky gut / intestinal hyper-permeability, etc.). I share the signs, symptoms, and conditions that you may see when your child's gut health is in need of attention, as well as how gut health may be impacting children with complex picky eating, developmental delays, neurodevelopmental disorders, and more.

I hope you enjoy the episode! Take care!

⁠⁠UPDATE: My online course for parents, Naturally Navigating Picky Eating, is now available! LEARN MORE & ENROLL TODAY: www.speakingofhealthandwellness.com/picky-eating-course⁠⁠

⁠⁠[CLICK HERE] to grab your FREE Guide: The Dos and Don'ts for Parent of Complex Picky Eaters⁠⁠

Hosted by integrative SLP/feeding specialist and Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Shandy Laskey, M.A., CCC-SLP, FNTP of Speaking of Health & Wellness.

JOIN OUR FREE FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/speakingofcommunity

INSTAGRAM: @speakingofhealthandwellness
WEBSITE: https://www.speakingofhealthandwellness.com

5. Exploring Autism & Other Neurodevelopmental Disorders as Whole Body Conditions

Season 1 · Episode 5

Tuesday, February 16, 2021 • Duration 39:05

The title says it all! In this episode we're exploring autism spectrum disorders and other neurodevelopmental disorders (like ADHD, childhood apraxia of speech, global developmental delays, etc.) as whole body conditions.

We're taking a closer look at the overlapping co-morbidities and the underlying root causes and symptoms these children and individuals share.

I discuss the rise of these childhood disorders in tandem to the rise of chronic illness across the board in children and adults over the last few decades, and we talk about what beginning steps families can take towards living a more holistic and low tox lifestyle to support their child's health, wellness, and development.

Mentioned in the show:

Accompanying Blog: Exploring Autism & Other Neurodevelopmental Disorders as Whole Body Conditions

My favorite low-tox cleaner for my home: Branch Basics (discount code included!)

⁠⁠UPDATE: My online course for parents, Naturally Navigating Picky Eating, is now available! LEARN MORE & ENROLL TODAY: www.speakingofhealthandwellness.com/picky-eating-course⁠⁠

⁠⁠[CLICK HERE] to grab your FREE Guide: The Dos and Don'ts for Parent of Complex Picky Eaters⁠⁠

Hosted by integrative SLP/feeding specialist and Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Shandy Laskey, M.A., CCC-SLP, FNTP of Speaking of Health & Wellness.
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4. Is Your Child's Picky Eating a Developmental Phase or a More Complex Issue?

Season 1 · Episode 4

Tuesday, February 9, 2021 • Duration 52:02

Welcome to Episode 4, where I'm discussing picky eating. We're covering what's "normal" vs. what's not, and when to know if your child's picky eating is a typical stage of their development or if it's a more complex issue. I introduce my "Picky Eating Paradigm" and share some starting strategies for all children with picky eating that you can put into action right away! I hope you find this episode helpful and supportive!

Mentioned in the show:

Picky Eaters vs. Problem Feeders by Dr. Kay Toomey

Feeding Matters Organization

⁠UPDATE: My online course for parents, Naturally Navigating Picky Eating, is now available! LEARN MORE & ENROLL TODAY: www.speakingofhealthandwellness.com/picky-eating-course⁠

⁠[CLICK HERE] to grab your FREE Guide: The Dos and Don'ts for Parent of Complex Picky Eaters⁠

WEBSITE:

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