ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Episode Description
Is picky eating simply a phase of childhood, or could it be a sign that a child needs additional support? For many parents, mealtimes can become a daily source of stress, frustration, and worry about whether their children are getting the nourishment they need.
In this episode of Maintaining You: Health is Wealth, I’ll be joined by Lena Livinsky, a holistic feeding specialist and pediatric speech pathologist who helps families better understand the underlying factors that can influence children's eating habits. Drawing from her professional expertise, motherhood, and personal health journey, Lena developed the BLOOM™ Framework, a whole-child approach to understanding feeding challenges.
Together, we’ll explore how sensory sensitivities, oral motor skills, biological factors, and a child's individual needs may influence eating behaviors. We’ll also discuss practical ways parents can make mealtimes less stressful, support their children without shame or pressure, and know when professional guidance may be helpful.
This conversation will help parents move beyond frustration and approach picky eating with greater understanding, patience, and confidence—because nourishing a child involves more than what is on the plate; it also means supporting their overall wellbeing.
