Dr. Anna Colton on How to Talk to Children About Food — Without Shame, Guilt, or Diet Culture

Today’s guest is the brilliant Dr Anna Colton — clinical psychologist and author of How to Talk to Children About Food. In this episode, we get real about how our relationship with food starts from birth and is shaped by family, culture, and early experiences — often without us even realising it.Dr Colton unpacks the key stages of eating development, why treats and rewards can backfire, and how parents’ own habits and beliefs directly shape their kids’ attitudes to food. We tackle diet culture, fasting, identity, and the hidden messages kids pick up at the table — plus, practical advice on how to help children build a healthy, balanced, and stress-free relationship with food.If you’re a parent, caregiver, or just want to rethink the way we talk about eating, this is a must listen.If you’re struggling, consider therapy with our paid partner. Visit https://betterhelp.com/hurttohealing for a discount on your first month of therapy..Find Anna: Website: https://www.dranna.co.uk/aboutInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drannacoltonBook (Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/How-Talk-Children-About-Food/dp/1785120557Stay Connected with Hurt to Healing:Instagram: instagram.com/hurttohealingpodTikTok: tiktok.com/@hurttohealingpodLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/hurt-to-healingSubstack: substack.com/@hurttohealingWebsite: hurttohealing.co.ukStay Connected with Hurt to Healing:Instagram: instagram.com/hurttohealingpodYouTube: youtube.com/@hurttohealingpodTikTok: tiktok.com/@hurttohealingpodSubstack: substack.com/@hurttohealingWebsite: hurttohealing.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.