Ep. 8: How to Handle Thanksgiving Without the Food Fights, Judgment, or Meltdowns

If Thanksgiving feels less like a celebration and more like a survival exercise — this episode is going to help.

For children with sensory sensitivities, restrictive eating, or food-related anxiety, holiday meals can be genuinely overwhelming. In this conversation with eating disorder specialist Dr. Christy Duffy, you'll learn how to navigate holiday meals without food pressure or shame, protect your child's long-term relationship with food, and prioritize regulation and safety over social expectations — including the ones coming from extended family.