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Mama Knows Nutrition: The Podcast

Mama Knows Nutrition: The Podcast

Kacie Barnes, MCN, RDN

I dunno about you, but no one gave me the parenting manual I DESPERATELY need. This podcast is for all the parents who want real answers to questions like, “why the F won’t my three-year-old eat dinner,” and “can they survive on goldfish crackers alone?” I also bring on guests to learn from and connect with on all the things we go through as parents, so none of us has to feel alone. I’m Kacie Barnes, Registered Dietitian, mom of two, and creator of the popular kids nutrition Instagram account, @mamaknowsnutrition. You can always count on me to keep it real, non-judgmental, and to never take myself too seriously!
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Mama Knows Nutrition: The Podcast episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Mama Knows Nutrition: The Podcast for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Mama Knows Nutrition: The Podcast episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Mama Knows Nutrition: The Podcast - 70: The MKN RDs are Ready to Help You Feed Your Child
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01/23/23 • 38 min

I found the best pediatric Registered Dietitians to join Mama Knows, and I want you to meet them! If you’re anything like me, you like to vet people before you work with them. Do they share similar values? Do they seem likable? Are they normal?? So I wanted you to meet our RDs if you’re curious about our virtual nutrition consults. Listen to this episode to meet Dana Wallace and Bianca Anderson to learn about them, their philosophies and why they love being part of the Mama Knows family!

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MKN Nutrition Consults

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Mama Knows Nutrition: The Podcast - 49: As a mom, is therapy right for me? [feat. Ashurina Ream of Psyched Mommy]
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06/13/22 • 33 min

Becoming a parent changes you. Your day to day life looks COMPLETELY different than before, and the demands on your time are unparalleled. If you’ve ever found yourself thinking that you don’t feel like yourself, things feel too hard, or you’re experiencing feelings you never had before (like rage, anxiety, and depression), you might wonder if therapy is right for you.

Mental health is one of my #1 priorities because I’ve gone through my own journey that has freed me to live life the way I want to. Today’s special guest is the founder of an extremely popular social media account, Dr. Ashurina Ream of Psyched Mommy.

Regardless of whether you became a mom yesterday or 10 years ago, today’s episode is for all moms who are curious to hear about:

  1. How do you know if you need therapy?
  2. What are common reasons that moms seek out therapy
  3. Is there a certain type of therapy to look for? Or a certain level of credentials in a therapist?
  4. How do you find a therapist?
  5. What if you don’t like your therapist? How do you tell them?
  6. How do you know if therapy is going to work?
  7. What resources are out there for people who can’t afford therapy or their insurance doesn’t cover it?

Follow Dr. Ream @psychedmommy on Instagram!

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Mama Knows Nutrition: The Podcast - 44: 5 Reasons They’re Not Eating Dinner

44: 5 Reasons They’re Not Eating Dinner

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05/09/22 • 18 min

Dinnertime with toddlers is like herding cats – except worse, because you also probably had to field a tantrum 5 minutes ago and you have zero chill left in you. And then they don’t even EAT anything you made and you want to say, as my son does, “WHAT THE FLIP?!”

Believe it or not, there are 5 very common reasons why I see littles not eating at dinner. Listen to today’s episode to see which of these might be the culprit in your house!

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Mama Knows Nutrition: The Podcast - 40: Are Goldfish Crackers Actually Healthy? Ask a Dietitian!
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04/11/22 • 17 min

Mama, but I’ve had so many moms asking me about popular ‘kid snacks’ wondering if they are actually healthy. Sometimes it’s nice to give your kids a quick and easy snack you know they’ll love and will actually eat (Oof!) But then we can start to spiral “Should I be letting them eat that? Is this bad for them? Am I a bad mama?” to make things even harder (as if being a mom isn’t hard enough) the internet is full of people claiming things like vegetable oil is the WORST thing you can put in your body. Or other moms saying, “I would never let my kid eat that!” Cue the unavoidable parent guilt. The worst part is that trying to figure out if something is healthy isn’t always easy.

Today, we are talking about the popular snack, Goldfish. We’ll look to answer the question–are Goldfish healthy–by diving into what they’re actually made of. We’ll also discuss how I would recommend serving them and why some of the other similar options aren’t all that different. So grab a bowl of goldfish or your favorite snack, and let’s dive in!

In This Episode, We Discuss...

  1. Are Goldfish A Healthy Snack? (01:15)
  2. What’s Actually In Goldfish? (03:51)
  3. What Ingredients Should We Avoid In Our Diets? (06:00)
  4. Are Whole Grain Goldfish Any Better For Us? (10:07)
  5. Are Annie’s Cheddar Bunnies Healthier Than Goldfish? (11:27)
  6. Processing The Idea Of Allowing Processed Foods (11:45)
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Heather Staller is a mom, cooking instructor, and recipe developer dedicated to getting kids into the kitchen. After culinary school, she worked for many years at a recreational cooking school teaching kids camps and workshops for ages 3 to 16. Currently, Heather runs her own business and online platform where she shares recipes, lunch box ideas, and cooking knowledge on her website HappyKidsKitchen.com and her Instagram page @heather.happykidskitchen. In 2019, she published a cookbook, Little Helpers Toddler Kitchen, with over 40 healthy recipes written with specific instructions for toddlers to help make, but for everyone to enjoy. Currently Heather lives north of Boston by the beach with her two elementary school-aged boys and her husband.

In This Episode, We Discuss...

  1. How to cook with toddlers without adding to your to-do list (02:00)
  2. How using language keeps kids interested in food. (Ooh la la!) (05:45)
  3. Fun ways to easily get kids involved in the kitchen (07:00)
  4. Cooking activities for toddlers (13:30)
  5. When to start teaching your kids about food (15:45)
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I thought that once we passed the baby stage, sleep would be a given. Nope, nope, nope. If you have a toddler or preschooler who is waking in the night or waking at the crack of dawn, listen to this episode with my favorite sleep expert, Becca Campbell of Little Z’s Sleep, who has helped thousands of families resolve exhausting sleep habits.

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Mama Knows Nutrition: The Podcast - 29: First Tool You Need for Your Picky Eater

29: First Tool You Need for Your Picky Eater

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01/24/22 • 17 min

Today’s episode is all about the first tool you need for your picky eater to get them moving in the right direction. If there aren’t many foods that they willingly eat, and you don’t know how to branch them out from where they are now, this episode is a must listen!

The tool we talk about in today’s episode is available free here in my Picky Eater Starter Guide. Grab it now here!

I’m Kacie Barnes, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with a Master of Clinical Nutrition and picky eating expert. I’ve worked with hundreds of families to improve picky eating in their house, and I can help you, too.

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Mama Knows Nutrition: The Podcast - 16: How to Talk to Toddlers with Mr. Chazz (Guest Expert)
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08/23/21 • 28 min

Welcome back to Feeding Toddlers Made Easy! This is a very special episode. I chat with Mr. Chazz about how to talk to toddlers, especially around mealtimes. It can be a challenge to know how to communicate well with them when we’re not even sure how much they understand. This is Mr. Chazz’s specialty and he shares some amazing tips in this episode!

I’m Kacie Barnes, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist & toddler food expert, your host of Feeding Toddlers Made Easy. Check out my other episodes to get answers to your top questions on feeding your little one!

If you’d like to ask a question on the podcast, leave a voicemail at 469-552-5527.

Loving the podcast? I would absolutely love to hear your feedback. I mean it! Be sure to subscribe, and leave me a rating and review.

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Mama Knows Nutrition: The Podcast - 5: Milk - What kind and how much?

5: Milk - What kind and how much?

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06/07/21 • 10 min

How much milk is too much? What kind of milk is the best for your little one? Why is milk okay when they turn 1, and do they *really* need to drink it?

This episode, I give you the quick rundown on milk for toddlers with my insight as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.

Have a question you’d like me to answer? Leave a message at 469-552-5527 for a chance to get YOUR question answered in a future episode.

***Loving the helpful advice here? Please leave me a 5-star rating and review!

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It can feel like you get stuck when you and your partner or co-parent have different approaches or beliefs, especially when it comes to feeding your kids. Dr. Cassidy is a therapist who specializes in marriage and family therapy, and in this episode she provides a framework to use when you need help working through this in your own home. I personally am taking her tips for the next time I need to approach a tricky topic where my husband and I are not seeing eye to eye!

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How many episodes does Mama Knows Nutrition: The Podcast have?

Mama Knows Nutrition: The Podcast currently has 72 episodes available.

What topics does Mama Knows Nutrition: The Podcast cover?

The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Nutrition, Parenting, Kids & Family and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Mama Knows Nutrition: The Podcast?

The episode title '65: Pretzels and Cheerios: Are they healthy or not?' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Mama Knows Nutrition: The Podcast?

The average episode length on Mama Knows Nutrition: The Podcast is 22 minutes.

How often are episodes of Mama Knows Nutrition: The Podcast released?

Episodes of Mama Knows Nutrition: The Podcast are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Mama Knows Nutrition: The Podcast?

The first episode of Mama Knows Nutrition: The Podcast was released on May 6, 2021.

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