Podcast

The Picky Eater Project

Kids & Family, Parenting

Are you exhausted by mealtime battles with your picky eater? Do you worry about your child's nutrition, feel guilty about what they eat, or wonder if you're doing something wrong? If picky eating has left you feeling frustrated, anxious, or ashamed, you're in the right place.

Welcome to The Picky Eater Project, the podcast for moms of picky eaters who are ready to let go of mom guilt and shame and find peace around picky eating.

I'm Natalie Teng, MD, a pediatrician, certified life coach, nutrition coach, and mom of three. I help moms navigate the emotional challenges of picky eating so they can feel calmer, more confident, and less overwhelmed at mealtime.

On this podcast, we'll explore picky eating, mealtime battles, mom guilt, shame, nutrition concerns, and the thoughts and expectations that make feeding your child feel so stressful. You'll discover practical strategies, mindset shifts, and coaching tools to help you navigate challenging meals, reduce frustration, and create a more peaceful relationship with food and your child.

Here's the good news: You don't have to change your child's eating habits to start changing how you feel about picky eating. Your child doesn't have to eat more vegetables, try new foods, or clean their plate for you to begin letting go of guilt and shame.

If you're ready to stop second-guessing yourself, step out of the mealtime power struggles, and find more peace—even if your child remains a picky eater—this podcast is for you.

🎧 Subscribe to The Picky Eater Project and start finding peace around picky eating, one meal at a time.

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#178
Episodes
3
Releases
Daily
Typical length
22 min
On air since
2026
Latest episode
20 hours ago

Episodes

3 episodes, newest first

  1. 5 Reasons Mealtimes Become a Battle with a Picky Eater

    Season 1, Episode 3

    Show notes

    Are you exhausted by mealtime battles with your picky eater? In this episode, pediatrician and certified life coach Dr. Natalie Teng explores 5 reasons meals become stressful, from nutrition worries and mom guilt to pressure, control, and frustration. Discover how your thoughts and reactions may be contributing to mealtime struggles and learn how to reduce conflict, let go of shame, and find more peace around picky eating—even if your child's eating habits don't change!

    26 min
  2. Is Your Child's Picky Eating Making You Feel Like A Bad Mom?

    Season 1, Episode 2

    Show notes

    Does your child's picky eating make you feel like a bad mom? Do you struggle with mom guilt, shame, and frustration around mealtime? In this episode, pediatrician and certified life coach Dr. Natalie Teng explores why picky eating can feel like a reflection of your parenting and how to stop letting your child's eating habits define you. Discover how to let go of guilt and shame and find peace around picky eating—even if your child doesn't change a thing!

    17 min
  3. The Picky Eater Podcast Trailer Trailer

    Season 1

    Show notes

    Welcome to The Picky Eater Project! I'm Natalie Teng, MD, pediatrician, certified life coach, nutrition coach, and mom of three. If you're exhausted by picky eating, mealtime battles, and mom guilt, you're in the right place. Discover how to let go of guilt and shame, build confidence as a mom, and find peace around mealtime—even if your child's eating never changes.

    🎧 Subscribe to The Picky Eater Project

    2 min