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“I like this podcast. I’m a mom of two young ones- age 5 and 2.
I’m taking off one star because they backtracked on their V Sole-smith episode without seemingly asking her for comment. Not that they need to- they’re not journalists, they are podcasters. And while they had good points in their Intuitive Eating Part 2 episode, I just get very defensive about the topic and whole heartedly agree with Virginia.
I say all this as a a survivor of a terrible eating disorder and someone who grew up in an extremely toxic and anti-fat household. Yes, Virginia can seem extreme- but she is combating an extremely body/diet obsessed culture. I raise my kids with the methods she suggests, and it’s been true that sometimes when they have the choice of marshmallows or cucumbers they chose cucumbers. Not every time, sometimes they want chips for breakfast but usually they also want peanut butter toast on wheat bread. I never question or shame them for wanting chips or ice-cream. I trust them. My five year old has gotten sick from too much candy but will now be like, yea- I don’t wanna get sick, I’ll just have one. I trust her ability to eat and offer lots of options AND I trust my own as well after years of obsessive restricting/ bingeing cycles as a teen/college student.
Anyway- from what I’ve researched and experienced, letting kids have autonomy and CONTROL over what they put in there bodies significantly lowers the likelihood of eating disorders, and for me this is worth it. I agree there needs to be more research, but just because there is a lack of research doesn’t mean it’s not a good method or wrong. I think that’s what bothered me- there was a conclusion that Virginias take was WRONG because of the lack of research. I would’ve appreciated what the conversation could have been if you presented the issues on hand to Virginia and let her comment.
I still am unlearning years of anti-fat bias that was drilled into me from a young age. Diet Coke, skim milk and “I can’t believe it’s not butter”, ect. type vibes. Highly recommend Maintenance Phase if you want to learn more. They do their research.
Anyway, I still appreciate and listen to Pressure Cooker podcast and have learned a lot and like the concept.”
leelapad via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/01/24
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“Really enjoy listening to Pressure Cooker! It’s both entertaining and I informative. I enjoy the perspectives of two well spoken food writers tacking a topic we are all struggling with - feeding our children in modern day America with the rise of unhealthy foods and a judgmental society.”
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United States of America ·
10/13/22
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“Practical, positive, no-guilt advice for Thanksgiving and all sorts of life situations. Numerous ideas that I can use now. I’m only sorry that I didn’t find this podcast when I was 50 years younger, but better late than never. Thank you!”
3333ppr via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/09/23
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“Okay so it is very mom focused but that’s okay bc I’m a mom. I like that they say they are going to take on the industrial advice complex bc lord knows there’s too much advice coming at us around kids and eating.”
newsiejones via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/01/22
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