{"id":61696,"date":"2025-06-01T04:55:22","date_gmt":"2025-05-31T18:55:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/podcast\/nourishing-connection-and-family-meal-times-with-dr-deborah-macnamara\/"},"modified":"2025-06-01T04:55:22","modified_gmt":"2025-05-31T18:55:22","slug":"nourishing-connection-and-family-meal-times-with-dr-deborah-macnamara","status":"publish","type":"podcast","link":"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/podcast\/nourishing-connection-and-family-meal-times-with-dr-deborah-macnamara\/","title":{"rendered":"Nourishing Connection and Family Meal Times with Dr. Deborah MacNamara"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"buzzsprout-player-16132024\"><\/div><script src=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/2138399\/episodes\/16132024-102-nourishing-connection-and-family-meal-times-with-dr-deborah-macnamara.js?container_id=buzzsprout-player-16132024&#038;player=small\" type=\"text\/javascript\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How would you feel if you knew that the type of food you served your kids was not the most important thing for their health? Nor is the amount they eat either. Well, today&#8217;s guest is will definitely have you breathing a sigh of relief. Dr. MacNamara\u2019s wisdom is deeply reassuring, helping parents let go of feeding anxieties and embrace a more trusting, playful, and connected approach to family meals. Whether you\u2019re navigating picky eating, sensitive kiddos, or mealtime chaos, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical strategies to bring more ease and joy to the table.<br><br>Dr. Deborah MacNamara is a developmentalist, counselor, and author of the highly acclaimed book&nbsp;<em>Nourished: Connection, Food, and the Making of a Whole Human Being<\/em>. Dr. MacNamara\u2019s work dives deep into the intersection of food, connection, and child development, and she shares profound insights that every parent can relate to.<br><br><strong><em>In today&#8217;s episode we discuss:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What inspired Deborah to write\u00a0<em>Nourished<\/em>\u00a0and her thoughts on why the family meal is so important.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How parents can create meaningful connection during mealtimes, even in busy and chaotic households.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The developmental role of \u201cpicky eating\u201d and how adults can guide children through natural eating stages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The influence of shyness instincts and brain integration on a child\u2019s willingness to try new foods and develop as an eater.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How heightened sensitivity affects some children\u2019s eating behaviors and ways to support sensitive kiddos.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Approaching feeding with less anxiety and more trust, while encouraging play and exploration to build positive food relationships.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strategies for handling external influences, like social media and family members, and rebuilding a positive connection with family meals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8230; and so much more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Resources Mentioned:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dr. Deborah MacNamara\u2019s book\u00a0<em>Nourished: Connection, Food, and the Making of a Whole Human Being<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/admin\/2138399\/episodes\/16132024-102-nourishing-connection-and-family-meal-times-with-dr-deborah-macnamara#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dr. MacNamara\u2019s website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today&#8217;s episode was brought to you by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/nourishd.com.au\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Nourish\u2019d<\/strong><\/a>, a game-changer for busy mums looking to enjoy healthy, delicious meals without the stress of cooking. Nourish\u2019d delivers fresh, chef-prepared meals straight to your door, with a focus on whole, nutrient-rich ingredients and no hidden nasties. Whether you\u2019re navigating the chaos of motherhood, juggling mealtimes, or just need a break, Nourish\u2019d makes it easy to nourish yourself and your family while saving precious time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a special offer for our listeners, first-time customers can use the code&nbsp;<strong>BOOBTOFOOD<\/strong>&nbsp;to get $15 off their first Nourish\u2019d order until 20th December 2024. It\u2019s the perfect way to take something off your plate (literally!) and focus on what matters most. 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