Food Allergy and Your Kiddo
If you are the parent of a child with food allergy, then this podcast is made for you. Join board-certified allergist Dr. Alice Hoyt, MD, as she dives into all things food allergy. Hear interviews with other allergists, advocates, and food allergy families, just like yours. Listeners have come to this podcast for years for answers to their food allergy questions and for strategies to live with less stress and more joy. Welcome!
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Dr. Pistiner is board certified in pediatrics and in allergy and immunology, and he is the Director of Food Allergy Advocacy, Education, and Prevention at the Food Allergy Center at Mass General Hospital for Children. He is also the founder and author of Everyday Cool with Food Allergies and co-author of Living Confidently with Food Allergy.
In this conversation, we talk about how...
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In this episode, Dr. Alice Hoyt sits down with Dr. Doug Jones — board-certified allergist, co-founder and president of FAST OIT (Food Allergy Support Team), and host of The Immune Edit podcast — fresh off the FAST OIT Conference in Dallas.
Dr. Jones shares the patient encounter that changed the trajectory of his career: a family facing five simultaneous food allergies,...
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In this episode, Dr. Alice Hoyt interviews Catherine Jackson, co-founder of Mission MightyMe, about the evolution of food allergy prevention, early allergen introduction, and Mission MightyMe's innovative products designed to encourage early and regular consumption of allergens. They discuss recent research, pediatric feeding guidelines changes, and practical tips for parents manag...
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In this episode, Dr. Alice Hoyt and Lindsay Levine discuss how to dine out safely with food allergies, emphasizing communication, restaurant practices, and supporting friends with allergies. They share practical tips, restaurant insights, and the importance of awareness for both food allergy families and the general public.
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📖 Navigating Food Allergies: A Parent’s Guide to ...
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We're celebrating 100 episodes of Food Allergy and Your Kiddo and the release of Dr. Hoyt's book "Navigating Food Allergies: A Parent's Guide to Care, Coverage, and Confidence" — and we're doing it a little differently. This week, the Hoyt Institute's communications strategist Lindsay Levine turns the mic around and puts Dr. Hoyt in the hot seat. From her LSU roots to launching a f...
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In this episode, Dr. Alice Hoyt interviews Dr. Carina Venter about expanding our understanding of food allergy prevention and management. They discuss diet diversity, the gut microbiome, food ladders, and innovative products like Grow Happy to help families introduce allergens safely.
Find Carina at carinaventer.com.
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📖 Navigating Food Allergies: A Parent’s Guide...
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It feels like everywhere you turn, something else is being labeled as dangerous. Seed oils. Food dyes. Processed ingredients. But for families already navigating food allergies, layering in more restrictions can quickly become overwhelming — and not always for good reason.
In this episode, Dr. Alice Hoyt sits down with Molly Kimball, registered dietitian and founder of Eat Fit, to s...
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Dr. Hoyt addresses three smart questions from Facebook posts that hit real pain points in pediatric food allergy:
- Confusing “tree nut” lists
- OIT that turns into a nightly fight
- How real foods can be used to desensitize kids with food allergies.
Mentioned link: FDA's List of Tree Nuts
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In this episode, Laura and Jennifer from @momsoncall share their inspiring journey from healthcare providers to parenting resource experts, emphasizing the power of routines, confidence, and love in navigating childhood sleep, development, and feeding challenges, especially for families navigating food allergies.
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📖 Navigating Food Allergies: A Parent’s Guide to Car...
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The headlines makes it sound simple: omalizumab (Xolair) performs as well as or better than multi-food oral immunotherapy for food allergy. But once you look under the hood, the story gets a lot more nuanced and a lot more real. Fresh from the AAAAI 2026 conference, I walk you through what the new data actually show, why the study design isn't ideal, and what parents should ask their all...
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Dr. Alice Hoyt explains how allergists diagnose food allergies, differentiate them from other adverse reactions, and the importance of accurate diagnosis for effective treatment. This episode covers key questions to identify true food allergies and the significance of proper testing and treatment options.
Resources:
Find an Allergist Tool - American Academy of Allergy - https://acaai.org/r...
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In this episode, Dr. Alice Hoyt shares a practical and empowering mental model—the RAST framework—to help families navigate the complexities of food allergies with confidence. Whether you're newly diagnosed or have been managing food allergies for years, this approach offers clarity and actionable steps to enhance your journey.
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In this new episode of “Food Allergy and Your Kiddo,” Dr. Hoyt discusses the recent news regarding Palforzia, the first FDA-approved treatment for peanut allergies, which is set to be discontinued. She explains how Palforzia works, its significance in oral immunotherapy (OIT), and the implications of its discontinuation for patients. Dr. Hoyt also addresses the challenges and...
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Dr. Alice Hoyt discusses her recent experience speaking at a panel in Washington, D.C., focused on improving access to epinephrine for anaphylaxis. She emphasizes the importance of making epinephrine available over the counter and addresses the challenges faced by schools and families in accessing this life-saving medication. Dr. Hoyt also highlights the role of education in ensuring pro...
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"Wally the Seafood-Allergic Walrus" is a fun children's story for children, parents, and educators. The story emphasizes the importance of understanding and managing food allergies, being prepared with necessary medications like an "EpiFriend," and displaying empathy in emergency situations. It also highlights the significance of forgiveness and friendship, demonstrating that these value...
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In this episode, Dr. Alice Hoyt discusses oral immunotherapy (OIT) for children with food allergies, addressing common parental concerns about safety, the treatment process, expected outcomes, and emotional support for children undergoing OIT. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding the risks and benefits of OIT, the practical steps involved in the treatment, and the ...
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In this episode, Dr. Alice Hoyt dives deep into Disney’s recent and surprising change to its food allergy policy. After releasing an episode outlining how her family safely plans for Disney, the policy shifted — servers are no longer required to ask diners if they have food allergies.
To get clarity for food allergy families, Dr. Hoyt traveled to Orlando for a speaking engagem...
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In this episode, Dr. Alice Hoyt shares her insights on planning a Disney World trip with food allergies. She discusses her personal experiences and offers four key strategies:
- Theme your trip
- Pick your priorities
- Plan your days
- Dining safely with specific strategies (tune in to hear more!)
Dr. Hoyt emphasizes the importance of communication with Disney staff to ensure a m...
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In this episode of "Food Allergy and Your Kiddo," Dr. Alice Hoyt welcomes back Tamara Hubbard (@foodallergycounselor) to discuss the impact of recent studies on peanut allergy prevention and how parents of children with food allergies may be feeling about this news.
The conversation highlights the importance of community support, evolving guidelines, and the emotional journey of p...
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In this episode, Dr. Alice Hoyt interviews Tamara Hubbard about her new book, 'May Contain Anxiety,' which addresses the challenges of parenting children with food allergies. They discuss the emotional journey of writing the book, the realities of food allergy-related anxiety, and practical strategies for parents to manage their fears while fostering resilience in their children. The con...
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