Don't Feed the Fear: Food Allergy Anxiety & Trauma
Welcome to "Don't Feed the Fear," where licensed psychologist Dr. Amanda Whitehouse offers expert guidance on managing the social and emotional challenges of food allergies and related conditions. Tune in for compassionate advice, practical strategies, and inspiring stories to help you navigate anxiety and trauma with confidence and resilience.
For more info on resources from Dr. Whitehouse, go to www.thefoodallergypsychologist.com
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Podcasting since 2024 • 46 episodes
Don't Feed the Fear: Food Allergy Anxiety & Trauma
Latest Episodes
Why Social Anxiety in Food Allergies Deserves Attention with Dr. Melissa Engel
Food allergies don’t just bring the fear of anaphylaxis. They also bring unique social challenges that are often overlooked. In this episode, I sit down with psychologist clinician and researcher Dr. Melissa Engel, whose recently published pape...
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Season 6
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Episode 45
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33:35
Behavioral Health Insights with FAACT's Emery Brown
In this episode of Don’t Feed the Fear, Emery Brown, school psychologist and FAACT’s Behavioral Health Director, joins me to talk about how parents and schools can better support children with food allergies. We explore practical strat...
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Season 6
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Episode 44
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50:26
The ADINA Act: Fighting for Allergen & Gluten Labeling in Medications
In this episode of Don’t Feed the Fear, the family behind the ADINA Act joins me to talk about the federal bill's recently reintroduction to Congress. The Act seeks to require clear labeling of the Top 9 food allergens and gluten in pr...
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Season 6
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Episode 43
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42:21
Diagnosed Celiac During the Pandemic: Gabby Hemond on the Importance of Community
In this episode of Don’t Feed the Fear, Gabby Hemond (@noglutengabby) joins us to talk about being a young celiac influencer diagnosed during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. We talk about the unique challenges of navigating a new ...
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Season 6
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Episode 42
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42:59
Suki the Gluten-Detection Dog and Her Celiac Human, Kendra Williams
This week on Don’t Feed the Fear, I’m joined by Kendra Williams, who lives with celiac disease and has a gluten detection dog Suki trained to keep her safe. In this conversation, we talk about when a food allergy detection dog is a goo...
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Season 6
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Episode 41
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37:38
