Don't Feed the Fear
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.DrAmandaWhitehouse.com
Theme song: The Doghouse by Kyle Dine, www.kyledine.com
Used with permission from the artist
Episodes
8 episodes
Fall Book Club with Laurel Francoeur, The Allergy Lawyer
This fall we are talking about advocacy, and Laurel Francoeur is joining us to give us an overview of our rights as food allergic individuals. She touches on all the hot topics including allergies in schools, flying with allergies, and our righ...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:13:10
Attachment Styles and Coping Skills with Destiny Davis, the Chronic Illness Therapist
Destiny Davis, the Chronic Illness Therapist, joins me to discuss the powerful connection between attachment styles and coping mechanisms for managing food allergy anxiety and trauma. Together, we explore how attachment patterns—secure, anxious...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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47:22
Turning Worries into Words: Interview with author Emily Reed (Summer Book Club)
In our summer book club, meet children’s book author Emily Reed, who channeled her own anxiety about her son’s food allergies into a book to teach him confidence and self-advocacy. Emily and I dive deep into her journey as a mother navigating t...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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46:48
The Aftermath of Anaphylaxis with Kelly Chambers
Food Allergy Bravery Clinic | Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (chop.edu)What is Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)?:
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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56:22
EPI-sode
3 Action Steps:1. Request my Epi Confidence Weekend Challenge FREEBIE at www.DrAmandaWhitehouse.com/connect2. Mak...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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41:37
Kyle Dine: FA Musician and Educator
In this inspiring episode, I sit down with a remarkable musician and educator Kyle Dine who has turned his personal challenges with food allergies into a powerful platform for awareness and advocacy. Join us as Kyle shares his journey of living...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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50:48
What Makes Food Allergy Anxiety Different?
In our first episode, let's dive into the intricate connection between food allergy anxiety, trauma, and the autonomic nervous system. For those living with food allergies, the fear of accidental exposure and the potential for life-threatening ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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