Feeding Does Matter
Feeding Does Matter is a podcast dedicated to shedding light on pediatric feeding disorder (PFD) and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID). Join us as we explore the complexities of these conditions, share the latest research, and provide valuable resources for parents and caregivers. Through expert interviews, personal stories, and actionable advice, we aim to create a supportive community where every child with feeding and eating differences can thrive. A PFD and ARFID guide for healthcare professionals and families: https://www.feedingmatters.org/pfd-and-arfid-overlap/ Looking for help? Start here: https://www.feedingmatters.org/family-support-resources/
Episodes
ICYMI: In this episode, we explore the Physician Outreach Project with co-Chair Lily Glasgo, PhD, OTR/L. The project focuses on improving physician understanding of Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD) through short, impactful videos and grassroots recruitment strategies.
ICYMI: In this episode, Emory Center for Ethics Director, John Lysaker brings an ethical lens to feeding care. From navigating autonomy to embracing the iterative nature of treatment, this conversation challenges us to think more deeply about how care is experienced, not just delivered.
The discussion also highlights the Center for Feeding Ethics, a new initiative from Feeding Matters created in collaboration with Children’s ...
ICYMI: In this episode Jinhee Park, Ph.D., RN, shares how research, clinical expertise, and compassionate care come together to improve feeding outcomes for our most vulnerable infants. From early questions in the NICU to innovative tools and approaches.
In this episode, Jaclyn and Hayley discuss the recent Feeding Matters Feeding + Eating Psychology Summit, highlighting insights, key themes like connection, relationship, and cultural responsiveness, and the importance of community and shared values in feeding and healthcare.
2026 Feeding + Eating Psychology Summit: On-Demand Registration September 7-October 30, 2026
In this episode, Dr. Nikhila Raol, Feeding Matters’ advocacy pillar chair, discusses the importance of advocacy in improving care for children with pediatric feeding disorder. She shares insights on how different advocacy efforts, from policy to community outreach, can make a significant impact.
Learn more and join the Feeding Alliance
In this episode, Kelsey Thompson and Cuyler Romeo discuss their recent publication on multidisciplinary approaches to pediatric feeding disorder, highlighting key themes like academic preparation, workplace infrastructure, and family-centered care. They explore practical opportunities for improving provider training and family engagement across diverse settings.
In this episode, Yomi Ogedegbe shares her journey with her child’s pediatric feeding disorder, the work of the Feeding Alliance's Family Support pillar, and how families can find resources, community, and support through Feeding Matters.
Family Assistance Program: Applications for support are now open! Submissions are due by 11:59pm ET on Sunday, October 11, 2026. https://itsnotpickyeating.org/family-assistance/
In this episode, Dr. Hana Zickgraf discusses the recent consensus publication on psychological interventions for pediatric feeding disorder and ARFID, highlighting the importance of collaboration across disciplines, treatment individualization, and future research directions.
International Journal of Eating Disorders: Psychological Treatment for Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD) and Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
In this episode, our guests Dr. Krisi Brackett, Dr. Donna Scarborough, and Jess Owens discuss the complex issue of gagging in children, exploring its medical, neurological, and behavioral aspects. They share recent research findings, clinical insights, and future directions to improve assessment and treatment.
In this episode, we take an inside look at the Feeding Alliance. Jen Lambert, Sr. Director of Community Engagement for Feeding Matters, joins us to share information about the Alliance pillars, initiatives, and upcoming events shaping the future of feeding disorder support.
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Join us as we explore the upcoming Feeding and Eating Psychology Summit, featuring expert insights on multidisciplinary approaches, real-life case studies, cultural considerations, and ethical discussions in pediatric feeding. This episode provides a comprehensive preview of the event and highlights key themes to enhance clinical practice.
In this episode, we explore the Physician Outreach Project with co-Chair Lily Glasgo, PhD, OTR/L. The project focuses on improving physician understanding of Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD) through short, impactful videos and grassroots recruitment strategies.
In this episode, attorney and healthcare lobbyist, Liz Goodman shares her personal journey navigating feeding issues, healthcare systems, and advocacy for her daughter Ellie.
In this episode, Dr. Kelsey Thompson shares her journey from clinical practice to research in feeding, the importance of specialized training, and how to improve preparedness among professionals. Discover practical strategies for integrating lived experience, enhancing education, and fostering interprofessional collaboration in feeding therapy.
Join us in this episode as we go behind the scenes of the recent Feeding Matters Shannon Goldwater Summit for Change event. Our guests, Daria Gledhill and Ruth Bourque, share their experiences co-chairing this impactful event, emphasizing parent-professional collaboration, cultural inclusivity, and system-level change strategies.
Hosts Jaclyn Pederson and Hayley Estrem, welcome guest Rokki Garcia, SLP.D., CCC-SLP, a feeding therapist, and chair of the Feeding Matters’ Feeding Alliance Education Pillar to explore the evolution of education and interprofessional collaboration in feeding care.
In this episode, Dr. Olaf Kraus De Camargo, a developmental pediatrician and researcher, discusses the application of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) to pediatric feeding disorders. The conversation explores how this framework enhances multidisciplinary collaboration, improves communication, and shifts focus towards functional outcomes in pediatric care.
In this episode, Dr. Emily Lively shares her journey into the field of pediatric feeding, the challenges faced in diagnosis and treatment, and the development of a new Feeding Matters ARFID Guide to support families, individuals, and professionals worldwide.
In this special episode, Feeding Matters founder Shannon Goldwater and early advisor Dr. Colin Rudolph as they reflect on the “Popsicle days” of Feeding Matters, sharing stories, challenges, and the moments that shaped our mission from the very beginning.
In this episode, Emory Center for Ethics Director, John Lysaker brings an ethical lens to feeding care. From navigating autonomy to embracing the iterative nature of treatment, this conversation challenges us to think more deeply about how care is experienced, not just delivered.
The discussion also highlights the Center for Feeding Ethics, a new initiative from Feeding Matters created in collaboration with Children’s Healthc...
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