Healthy Family Project

Healthy Family Project

Conversations covering hot topics in the world of health, food and family with a dose of fun. Helping families ease their way into a new fresh and healthy world.

Episodes

November 17, 2023 36 mins

Today we talk to school nutrition director, Jeanne Riley to debunk some of the myths around today's school lunch and how families can learn more about what's being served at their schools. 

Jeanne Reilly is an award-winning School Nutrition Director in Windham & Raymond, Maine. She is very involved in mentoring school nutrition directors as well as advocating for and promoting delicious and healthy School Nutrition Programs within ...

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Today Amanda from talks to Heather Brickell, teacher, mom, and author of MySweetSavings.com. Heather is giving us the inside scoop on the things teachers wish parents knew. From communication to reinforcement and expectations. Heather shares her top 10 things teachers wish parents knew with Amanda. 

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Today we are talking with Tony Castillo registered dietitian, dad, husband, Instagram extraordinaire

He has led a passionate life in the nutrition space and spent time as a sports nutritionist at the University of Florida and for the Toronto Blue Jays. 

I get the honor of chatting with him today as we ask What’s the Hype! We are covering hydrating powders, creatine, pre-work out supplements,...

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March 21, 2023 41 mins

Today we are talking with registered dietitian Chelsea LeBlanc. Chelsea creates approachable recipes using simple ingredients to help her audience and clients save money, reduce food waste, and cook healthy meals that are fast, easy, and delicious! 

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December 5, 2022 36 mins

Today we have a great episode lined up! Sally is typically joining us on the show to talk about meal prep and planning and other topics around nutrition, but today, we are getting a different side of Sally. She recently sent her son off to college and of course, having a high schooler myself, I was interested in learning more about her experience. 

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October 18, 2022 34 mins

On this episode of the Healthy Family Project Podcast, we're joined by Tony Castillo, a sports and performance dietitian who helps athletes perform at their best without fad diets and unnecessary supplements. Tony brought his expertise to the podcast to talk all things sports nutrition for kids and teens while dispelling a lot of popular myths. Tony shared tried and true nutrition practices...

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On this episode of the Healthy Family Project Podcast, we're joined by Dr. Neff, a licensed clinical sports psychologist, to talk about young athletes and their mental health. While there's a lot of fun and joy in kid and teen sports, it can also create stress and anxiety. Dr. Neff shared lots of amazing insights and tips to help us tackle mental health in a proactive way that helps kids and teens build their mental fitness and cre...

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August 16, 2022 46 mins

On this episode of the Healthy Family Project Podcast, we're joined by Jennifer Johnstone Lopez to chat all things tech and how we can use apps, platforms, and cool gadgets to make life easier! Jennifer is a wealth of knowledge and shared tons of apps she uses to maximize her limited free time and be super efficient when it comes to things like everyday tasks, meal planning, house chores an...

  • June 15, 2022 37 mins

    On this episode of the Healthy Family Project Podcast, we're joined by Lauren Gay to chat all things budget travel. Lauren is a travel writer, podcaster and social media influencer who is passionate about inspiring and empowering black women to step out of their comfort zones for new experiences in travel and adventure. She joined us to share tons of tips that make travel accessible for all...

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    May 31, 2022 30 mins

    On this episode of the Healthy Family Project Podcast, we’re joined by Kim Chackal to get a crash course on all things Fair Trade. You may have heard the term or seen the label on a coffee package, but what does it mean? Kim breaks down what the Fairtrade label means, how much more expensive are Fairtrade products, and how Fairtrade agreements help farmers.

     

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  • It’s hard to ignore the rising costs of food, gas, and basic household items. Families are feeling the burden of inflation especially when it comes to grocery bills. Jackie Vega joined us to share tons of money-saving tips, dinner hacks, how to repurpose leftovers and tips for shopping your pantry.

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    On this episode of the Healthy Family Project Podcast, we're joined by Sarah Hester to discuss easy ways to use fruits and veggies and how we can eat more of them. Sarah is passionate about making produce accessible and enjoyable for everyone and she shares tons of tips to make healthy eating easy and doable even with busy schedules and selective eating.

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    February 14, 2022 47 mins

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    Want to skip straight to a hot topic? See timestamps below. But of course, we recommend listening all the way through to get all the great tips and tricks!

    • 2:48 Get to know Laura!
    • 12:15 How to transform mealtime
    • 13:44 Family communication tips
    • 16:30 How to del...
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    On this episode of the Healthy Family Project Podcast, we're joined by Alyssa Greenstein, registered dietitian and Senior Manager of Nutrition Affairs Communications with Florida Dairy Farmers. This episode is all about how families can make small changes and adopt manageable habits that will lead to overall healthier eating. Alyssa shares how to prioritize breakfast, the importance of writing down what we eat, and dairy nutrition ...

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    December 6, 2021 42 mins

    On this episode of the Healthy Family Project Podcast, we're joined by child psychologist Dr. Stephanie Smith. This episode is all about talking to teens about mental health, teen mental health and what parents need to know to navigate the teen years with their kids. Dr. Stephanie shares amazing advice for deciphering teen behavior, ways to keep family communication open and honest, and how to determine when professional help is ne...

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    November 15, 2021 33 mins

    We’re bringing you a super special episode of the Healthy Family Project Podcast in honor of Giving Tuesday. We’re joined by a panel of moms to talk about the importance of giving back and how we can set positive examples for our kids. We swapped lots of great ideas for volunteering opportunities including virtual options.

    Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving that takes place on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. The mission is si...

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    October 11, 2021 23 mins

    This episode of the Healthy Family Project podcast is all about how to create no-stress meal plans. We sat down with our registered dietitian, Sally Kuzemchak, to hear all about her new meal planner and get tips on how busy families can take small steps to plan hassle-free meals. Sally breaks down how to make meal planning sustainable when time feels so limited and how to get the kids on board.

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    September 7, 2021 32 mins

    Check out the full Episode 71 show notes on our website!

    This episode of the Healthy Family Project podcast is all about tips for families with a diabetic child. We're joined by Tampa blogger, Marisa Langford, to hear about her family's journey with diabetes and how they made important dietary and lifestyle choices to eat more balanced meals and prioritize physical activity. M...

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    July 16, 2021 46 mins

    Check out the full Episode 70 show notes on our website!

    To say that parenting is hard would be the understatement of the year. It's a delicate balance of keeping your children safe, providing their essential needs, helping them navigate transitional periods, and providing them the tools to help them blossom into adulthood.

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    Check out the full Episode 69 show notes on our website!

    This episode of the Healthy Family Project podcast is all easy steps we can take to get better sleep. We're joined by Jackie Vegar, registered dietitian and author at The Wellness Solution. Jackie shares foods and supplements to improve sleep, tips fo changing nighttime routines, and how lack of sleep affects our hormone...

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