Episode 34 – Dr Jackie Shiels is back: How to Talk About Food and Bodies with Your Kids

🎙️ Season 1 Finale with Dr. Jackie Shiels In the final episode of Season 1, Christine Santucci and Chanel Kenner, RD, welcome back clinical psychologist and fan-favorite Dr. Jackie Shiels for an honest, compassionate, and laughter-filled conversation about something we all grapple with: the words we use around food and bodies. Together, we unpack the everyday language that can shape a child's relationship with food—for better or worse. From common "harmless" phrases like "You've lost weight!" or "Do you really need more?" to more subtle messaging around "healthy" vs "unhealthy" food, this episode offers real-life, non-judgmental guidance on how to model body-neutral, weight-neutral language at home. We also tackle: 🍽️ How to unpair food from morality 📱 What to say (and not say) when your kid brings up weight/food/body topics or questions 🧠 The difference between "head hunger" and "stomach hunger" 👚 Red flags to look out for 💬 What repair looks like when parents slip up—and how to course correct with love With real-world examples, easy swaps, and some humor as always, this episode is your gentle reminder that parenting in a body-obsessed world is hard—and language matters. Resources Mentioned: • Dr. Jackie Shiels • Hunger & Craving Rating Tools • Season 1 Episodes 1–33 available on Spotify & Apple Thank you for listening to Season 1 of Plateful Parenting! We're honored to be in your ears. Stay tuned for updates on Season 2. Follow along: @plateful.parenting.podcast Subscribe, share, and leave a review to help us reach more families 💛