#437 Picky Eating: What Actually Works with Alyssa Miller, RD

Send us Fan Mail🚨🚨🚨Watch Christa's free training here: christabiegler.com/blueprintYou’ve probably heard it before. “Picky eating is just a phase. They’ll grow out of it.” But what if they don’t? What if it gets worse? And what if your well-meaning bribing and begging is actually making it harder?This week I’m joined by picky eating specialist Alyssa Miller RD, and we’re diving into what’s really going on when your kid refuses food. Alyssa brings a refreshing, root-cause lens to the mealtime madness and helps us zoom out to see what picky eating is actually about. Spoiler alert: it’s not about the chicken nuggets.We talk about how to stop the power struggles, what’s driving the pickiness beneath the surface, and why this stuff hits so hard as a parent. If you’ve ever left the dinner table wondering what just happened or questioned your entire parenting strategy over a side of broccoli, this one’s for you.KEY TAKEAWAYS: • Why picky eating is a symptom, not the actual problem • How to spot the root cause behind your child’s food refusals • Why your own childhood feeding experience might be impacting your parenting • What to do instead of pressuring, bribing, or sneaking foods • Why “they’ll grow out of it” is not always true • The long-term effects of mealtime control and clean plate expectations • What real progress looks like and how long it actually takes • How to create calmer, more connected meals starting now ABOUT GUEST:Alyssa is a registered dietitian, picky eating specialist, founder of Nutrition for Littles and mama of three. She is also a podcast host for the Nutrition for Littles Podcast and creator of Table Talk, a Picky Eating Reversal Program for families. She has a gentle root cause approach for more peaceful mealtimes where little ones can learn to like new foods. She is passionate about teaching moms how to raise healthy, independent eaters and is dedicated to seeing families have success at mealtimes and seeing lifelong healthy eating patterns start at a young age. Her work has been featured on Good Morning America, Huffpost and more.WHERE TO FIND:Websites: https://nutritionforlittles.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nutrition.for.littles/WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionistPodcast Instagram: @lessstressedlifeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlifeMore Links + Quizzes: https://www.christabiegler.com/linksSPONSOR:Thank you to Jigsaw Health for being such a great sponsor. 😎 Use code LESSSTRESSED10 anytime for 10% off!