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Join Chef Mark Conway as he talks to with people around the world as they share stories from around their dinner tables. Tune in to The Family Meal Show, where we bring people back to the dinner table, one conversation at a time. Follow me on IG @ChefMarkConway
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Family Food for Moms Podcast I Inspiration for Family Cooking and Dining I How to Enjoy Special Meals Together
Karyn Collett
Hi friends! I’m Karyn and this is the Family Food for Moms podcast. We’re talking about inspiration for family cooking and dining. Do you ever feel overwhelmed or discouraged as a Mom trying to feed your family healthy meals. Would you like to be inspired in the kitchen. Would you like your mealtimes to be full of joy, fun and healthy delicious food. Come hang out with me on the Family Food Podcast so I can inspire you to bring the purpose and inspiration back into your family meals. We’ll l ...
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Little Bites for Healthy Lives | Kids Nutrition, Picky Eating, Family Meals, Busy Moms, Healthy Eating for Kids, Kids Health
Dr. Dakota Felckowski - Simple Healthy Eating Tips for Moms & Kids
Little Bites for Healthy Lives is your go-to podcast for simple and actionable tips to help your kids overcome and prevent picky eating. Hosted by Dr. Dakota Felckowski, a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and mom of two young boys, this podcast is designed for busy parents seeking practical strategies to transform mealtimes into fun, nutritious, and stress-free experiences. Each episode features expert advice, creative meal ideas, and a special Kids' segment that introduces your little ones to t ...
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Mealtime Magic & Mayhem; Family Dinner Ideas, Meal Planning, and Connection
Tricia's Bites of Life
Family dinners can be chaotic—but what if they could be magical? Mealtime Magic & Mayhem is the podcast that helps you turn everyday meals into opportunities for connection, nourishment, and a bit of magic. Hosted by Tricia, the Mealtime Mentor & Kitchen Witch, this podcast beyond the surface..into more than just food. It’s about weaving intention, energy, and love into the heart of your home—while keeping dinner practical and stress-free for busy moms, working women, and families juggling l ...
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Authenticity is key to creating a fulfilling life, and in this enlightening conversation, Christy Holt, the Happiness Hussy, shares her insights on how to embrace your true self. As we approach a new year, she emphasizes the importance of setting intentions rather than rigid goals, allowing individuals to focus on how they want to show up in their …
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Today we're going to talk about how to arrange a special dinner for your family on short notice. Lately I've been feeling like I'm missing all those wonderful Christmas meals that we had in December. We had some graduation meals for our kids. There were the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day meals. There were other celebrations. There was a birthday,…
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Today we're going to be talking about what we can learn from the Amish about food and eating and dining. The Amish are a very healthy community because they eat very simply from food that they cultivate on their land and they have a huge amount of physical exercise having to look after their farms, grow their food and do a lot of manual labor that…
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Send us a text In episode 2 of our 4 part series Dr. Dakota Felckowski reveals simple and easy protein-packed lunch ideas for picky eaters—all ready in under 5 minutes! Whether you're in a rush or just need a quick solution, you'll learn how to create nutritious, protein-rich meals that your kids will actually eat. With these fast and fuss-free opt…
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Today I'm going to talk about some ways you can balance your blood sugar throughout the day. It's something I try to be aware of, and it's not easy for me to remember to do things the right way, but it makes a big difference to how I feel, and how much energy I have. Making sure your blood sugar is balanced in the morning is the best way to have it…
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Today, we're going to talk about date nights at home. My hubby and I often enjoy having our date nights at home. And for many years, we weren't really able to go out because our children were young and we didn't have babysitters that we wanted to use. And so we had date nights at home and they've been so amazing. Nowadays, we have older children, a…
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Send us a text In episode 1 of our 4 part series get ready to revamp your breakfast menu with protein-packed options that caters to the pickiest of eaters. Smoothies take the spotlight as a customizable and engaging way for kids to get involved in their own nutrition. We explore a variety of simple yet powerful breakfast ideas that promise to ease …
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Today we're going to talk about some things we can learn from elegant restaurants about food and dining - things that we can apply at home without making it a huge big effort, but still making our dinnertime more special, more meaningful, and more nutritious. Certainly there are fast food restaurants and things that we wouldn't want to emulate. An…
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Thanks for joining me on the Family Food for Moms podcast! Today we're going to be talking about simple health tips for your kitchen. These are some unusual health ideas, ones that I find important, and that I like to do in our family. I thought that you might enjoy hearing them - you haven’t heard some of these before!…
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Send us a text Think you’ve been doing everything right by piling your kids' plates with fruits and veggies? It turns out we’ve been missing a crucial piece of the puzzle. In this episode, I’ll reveal why protein—not just produce—is the secret ingredient to raising healthier, happier kids. Whether you’re dealing with a picky eater or just want to u…
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Send us a text Are you caught in the comparison trap, wondering if your child’s picky eating or your motherhood struggles are a sign you’re doing something wrong? In this episode, Dr. Dakota Felckowski dives into why so much of what we experience in motherhood—including picky eating—is completely normal. We’ll explore how silence and comparison cre…
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Send us a text Welcome to the very first episode of Little Bites for Healthy Lives! I’m Dr. Dakota Felckowski, a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and mom of two, and I’m so excited to share my journey with you. In this episode, I open up about why I left my job in pediatric primary care after realizing that true health starts with what’s on our kids’ p…
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Sometimes things just get stuck, often around the holidays and other busy times of year. There's so much to catch up with, and things kind of get stuck when it comes to food and cooking. I found this out recently, when there was so much going on, and I didn't even realize that I didn't have a proper food plan. Every day I would be like; whoa, I hav…
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Send us a text Welcome to Little Bites for Healthy Lives with Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Dakota Felckowski. The podcast where you get simple tips for getting your kids to eat healthier foods without the tears and frustration. Each bite sized episode you AND your kid will walk away with something to help utilize the superpower of foods in a fun an…
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Join me, Tricia, as I chat with the incredible Tanya Elena Gonzalez Ortega about the transformative power of Family Constellations and how they can heal hidden family dynamics. We dive deep into the messy, often chaotic world of family relationships and explore how energy healing can create meaningful shifts that ripple through mealtime interaction…
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The Chinese are a fascinating culture when it comes to food. They have a unique approch to eating and there is a ton we can learn from them. Everybody loves a good chinese takeout, and its great to learn to cook chiniese broth, noodles, stir fry, etc at home. So today, Lets talk about what we can learn from the Chinese about Food and Cooking! This …
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Queen Elizabeth II was an amazing lady. She lived to the age of 96, and she reigned as monarch for 70 years, which was the longest of any British monarch. She was healthy and active up until close to her death, so it's very interesting to learn about what she ate, and how she ate it. I enjoy watching YouTube videos by Darren McGrady, who is a form…
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Today we're going to be talking about Italy - what we can learn from the Italians about food and dining. I've been doing quite a few “what we can learn froms” recently, and the reason for that is that I'm also currently working on my book - the Family Food for Moms Inspiration for Food and Dining - all about what we can learn from all these amazin…
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Today I want to talk about food in biblical times, and what can inspire us from that time, what we can learn about food from the Bible. In the Bible, eating is a sign of rejoicing and celebrating, and eating is an opportunity to share food, and fellowship through conversations - this was more special because it was done over a meal. Eating was a si…
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Last time we talked about school lunches in France, and this time we're going to talk about school lunches in Spain, which are also very interesting and rather healthy. As always, there'll be links in the show notes. We'll also talk a little bit about Spanish food; their fascinating culture and how they approach food and dining. Similar to the Fr…
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“I walked into the dining room to see tables of four already set - silverware, silver bread basket, off white ceramic plates, cloth napkins, clear glasses, and water pitchers laid out ready for lunch. I was standing inside my children's public elementary school cafeteria, or canteen as the French call it, in our local town near Annecy, France.” Thi…
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Learning to cook starts slowly, and then you gain momentum as you get better at the basic tasks, at multitasking, and you grow in confidence and experience. Then your knowledge and skill just increases exponentially. I think it's great for kids to learn to cook before they leave home. I couldn't cook very much at all at the beginning, and we mainly…
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Today I want to talk about Thanksgiving. For me, one of the biggest challenges for both Christmas and Thanksgiving is to not become busy during the event, but to be present, and also to not become stressed before the event, but to be relaxed, and to enjoy the time with my children, with my family, because that's basically what it's all about. It's …
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Episode Summary: In this episode, we’re tackling the all-too-common challenge of holiday hosting stress. From last-minute scrambling to the pressure of perfection and navigating tricky family dynamics, I break down the three biggest causes of holiday stress. Plus, I share actionable strategies to help you flip the script and create magical, connect…
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#20 What is Donald Trump's Favorite Meal? Joe Biden's? George Washington's? A Fun Episode on what the Presidents like to eat.
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Today, I thought it might be fun to talk about some US presidents and their favorite meals, with Thanksgiving coming up next week, and in honor of the elections. Let's talk about some of our recent presidents and what they liked to eat. And then I'll mention some from quite long ago, and what they enjoyed. I find it really fascinating seeing what s…
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Today, we're going to be talking about kitchen utensils that I find really helpful in cooking and serving food. I don't like having a ton of stuff, especially gimmicky things, lying around the kitchen. Good utensils have got to be simple, fit into the drawers, and really be super helpful. There are no affiliate links with these - these are just thi…
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It's a fun one today. We're going to talk about what we can learn from Masterchef. I'm sure you all know the show Masterchef, Masterchef USA. There's Masterchef Australia. We like to watch Masterchef USA and Masterchef Junior. And it's always so inspiring to me even what the young kids can cook and how elegantly they do it and how much variety. The…
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Today we're going to be talking about ways to foster and grow family closeness and connection at your dinner table, making dinner time meaningful and special. This can really transform a simple meal into a chance to be close as a family, connect with each other, reflect together on how your days' went, and to relax after the craziness of the day. J…
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Today I want to talk about things that we prep in our kitchen for the week. Now I'm not talking about meals, not meal prep. Other things, so snacks, protein maybe to add to breakfast, sauces, salad dressings, bone broth, sides maybe for family members who don't eat wheat or who are gluten free and then I want to replace them with something. And the…
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Today we're going to be talking about what we can learn from our grandparents and great grandparents about food and dining; our grandmothers and our mother's past generations. I asked one of my daughters what she thinks of when she thinks of granny's food, and she said that the food is very solid and simple whenever we go to visit. It's meat and ve…
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Looking to embrace the chaos of family mealtimes while creating meaningful connections? Today, we're covering the power of simple mealtime traditions that can anchor your family and foster real moments of togetherness. Whether it's a quick round of sharing highs and lows, theme nights, or a gratitude practice, these rituals don't have to be fancy—t…
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Previously we spoke about five ways to save money in your kitchen, and we talked about some unusual and controversial things you can do while trying to keep your food nourishing and delicious. It's not easy to do that when you have to cut costs, because often the healthiest things are expensive. But it's definitely possible to eat healthy food and …
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Hi friends! I'm Karyn, and this is the Family Food for Moms podcast. We're talking about inspiration for family cooking and dining. Today, I want to talk about ways to save money in the kitchen. It's so easy to feel overwhelmed these days, and a bit discouraged. I want to feed my family healthy meals and delicious meals, but everything is so expens…
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Summary: Get ready to transform your mealtime chaos into a moment of connection and calm! Today, I’m thrilled to chat with Amy Lewis, a health coach who shares her insights on how to shift the energy around family dinners from stress to serenity. We talk about the importance of understanding our bodies, the gut-brain connection, and how something a…
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Hi friends! I'm Karyn and this is the Family Food for Moms podcast. We're talking about inspiration for family cooking and dining. Check out our website on familyfoodformoms.com! I want to help you with the inspiration, the perspiration, and the celebration of food in your family. Today, we're going to talk about a fun topic, and that is what we ca…
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Hi friends! I'm Karyn, and this is the Family Food for Moms podcast. We're talking about inspiration for family cooking and dining. In this episode we're going to be talking about more ways to make your dining table special. Last time in episode 3, I mentioned five things - we talked about decorative underplates, lighting, fancy napkin folding, per…
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Navigating the chaos of family dinners doesn’t have to be overwhelming; small changes can lead to significant improvements in your mealtime experience. Join Tricia as she provides practical strategies to boost your confidence in the kitchen and create a more enjoyable atmosphere at the table. From simplifying meals to designating kitchen helpers, t…
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In this episode, we're going to talk more about family fun nights. Last time we talked about a whole lot of ideas for events you can have together in your family. A lot of those were for large families, so today I'm going to give you ideas for how to have a family fun night when you have a smaller family, even if it's just mom or dad and a child. …
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#9 More about building an Emergency Food Go-Bag and What to Cook with Limited Equipment and Supplies
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In this episode, we're going to talk a bit more about the food go bag, and the best ways to go about using the list. Then we're going to talk about some easy meals that can be made when you have a few more supplies than the absolute minimum, but still not many - or perhaps no power, or limited power from a generator. But before I give you some idea…
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The world feels very serious right now. There’s so much going on! So many people are affected by conflicts, and by Hurricane Helene. They have to either move, or figure out their lives without power or water. Now with the new hurricane Milton coming, there’s so many people in the world who live in ways that we can't even imagine - they have so litt…
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Are you ready to embrace the chaos of family mealtime and transform it into a space for connection and growth? Join me as I chat with Courtney Merrickle, a powerhouse in the fitness and wellness world, who shares her journey from struggling with disordered eating to empowering families to break free from negative food narratives. We dive deep into …
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#7 Family Fun Nights - Tons of Ideas for the Best and Craziest Family Meals and Together Times at Home
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In this episode I'm going to talk about family fun nights. Family fun nights can be as simple as takeaway pizza in front of a movie or an episode of Masterchef, or they can be something that takes a bit more preparation. There are many different seasons of having children at home, and we found that no matter what the kids’ ages are, there are famil…
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Welcome back to Mealtime Magic and Mayhem! I'm Tricia Clark, your friendly Mealtime Mentor, and I'm thrilled to kick off this new season with you. This season, we're talking about the beautiful chaos of family dinners, embracing the messiness, and finding joy in the imperfect moments that truly connect us. Life can get overwhelming, and sometimes w…
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Mealtime Magic & Mayhem returns to help you navigate the chaos of dinner time with ease and intention. Host Tricia Clark, your Mealtime Mentor and Kitchen Witch, is dedicated to transforming hectic meals into meaningful connections for everyone around the table. Whether you're a busy mom, a working professional, or simply looking to feel more comfo…
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Hi friends, I'm Karyn and this is the Family Food for Moms podcast. We're talking about inspiration for family cooking and dining. It's very inspiring thinking about how the French approach food and dining. Last time we spoke about what we can learn from the French about dining and meals. In this episode we're going to talk about how we can apply t…
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Hi friends, I'm Karyn and this is the Family Food for Moms podcast. We're talking about inspiration for family cooking and dining. It's very inspiring thinking about how the French relate to food and to meals. In this episode, we're going to talk about what we can learn from the French about food and dining. The French are a fascinating culture, a…
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Hi friends! I'm Karyn, and this is the Family Food for Moms podcast. We're talking about inspiration for family cooking and dining. Today we're going to talk about a few snacks I find that are really helpful to have available in the fridge when I have a crazy day, which is most days. I definitely have a sweet tooth, and often I'm looking for someth…
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Hi friends! I'm Karyn, and this is the Family Food for Moms podcast. We're talking about inspiration for family cooking and dining. Today we're going to talk about five ways to make your dinner table special. Imagine you're in a fancy hotel in Paris, looking out the windows. We all love a beautiful view and any kind of beauty enhances the meal expe…
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Hi friends! I'm Karyn and this is the Family Food for Moms podcast. We're talking about inspiration for family cooking and dining. Check out our website on familyfoodformoms.com! I want to help you with the inspiration, the perspiration, and the celebration of food in your family. So often we only talk about the middle one of these, the perspiratio…
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Hi friends! I'm Karyn and this is the Family Food for Moms podcast. We're talking about inspiration for family cooking and dining. Check out our website on familyfoodformoms.com! I want to help you with the inspiration, the perspiration, and the celebration of food in your family. So often we only talk about the middle one of these, the perspiratio…
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