In this episode, Leah and Adrienne explore the concept of emotional contagion and the impact of being a highly sensitive parent has on the parent's emotional regulation and response to their children's emotions.

Takeaways

• Emotional contagion describes the unconscious process of automatically catching and absorbing the emotions and attitudes of those around you.
• Highly sensitive parents may experience a deeper and more impactful emotional response to their children's meltdowns, and it is important to recognize that this is a normal part of being highly sensitive.
• Repairing the relationship with the child after a challenging interaction is crucial, and it is important to practice tools and techniques to regulate emotions and respond more effectively in these situations.

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Most parents feel powerless when their child refuses to eat, but the secret to turning mealtime stress into a positive experience is surprisingly simple. Jennifer Anderson, founder of Kids Eat in Color and author of Feed Them Well, reveals the movement away from pressure, dieting, and rigid rules and towards playful, compassionate strategies that encourage healthy eating habits without the stress.

If you're tired of tantrums and stress at the dinner table, this episode offers life changing insights to reshape your family’s relationship with food.

Jennifer's personal experience with her own children’s picky eating, combined with her professional background as a registered dietitian with a Master of Science in Public Health from Johns Hopkins, fuels her mission: helping parents break free from outdated rules like "finish your plate" or "one polite bite" that often backfire. Instead, she advocates for a relaxed, play-based approach that reduces anxiety, promotes curiosity, and fosters genuine food enjoyment.

You’ll discover how to shift the focus from control to connection, even in the face of extreme picky eating and ARFID; simple ways to make meals fun through visual tricks, modeling, and removing pressure; and how to use the powerful concept of "safe foods" to build trust with your child.

Whether you’re currently experiencing feeding challenges or want to prevent future issues, these strategies create a kinder, more relaxed environment for everyone at the table.

Listen now and discover how small changes in your mindset and routines can transform mealtime from a battleground into a place of connection and growth.

Jennifer Anderson is a registered dietitian, CEO of Better Bites, and the author of Feed Them Well, coming September 8, 2026. With over 2 million followers on social media and a background in public health, she combines research, clinical experience, and parenting wisdom to revolutionize how we think about feeding our kids and ourselves.

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Instagram: @kids.eat.in.color

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Facebook: facebook.com/kids.eat.in.color

Top resources for Parents:

• Jennifer’s book, Feed Them Well, A Guide to Raising Healthy, Confident Eaters for Life is now available for pre-order.
• Wondering if your child is a typical picky eater or if it's more serious? Take the Pediatric Screener for ARFID and Extreme Picky Eating (PSA-Eat)
• BetterBites: Whether you are managing ARFID, extreme picky eating, or a nutrition problem, our app-based programs give parents a research-backed path to change how their child eats, one step at a time.

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You know that feeling when the kids walk through the door and you've already mentally clocked out? Or when your partner says "hi honey!" and you're like... please, not you too.

In this episode, Adrienne and Leah get real about the 3pm wall: why it hits highly sensitive moms so hard, why you're not lazy or a bad mom, and what's actually going on in your nervous system when everything starts feeling like sandpaper on your brain.

They cover the sneaky things draining your energy all day (yes, even your emotions count), why that afternoon coffee might be making things worse, and a bunch of quick tricks to reset, from cold water hacks to a 20-second hug that actually works.

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✨ Get's Adrienne's FREE guide - 5 Ways to Stay Calm When Your Kids are Driving you Crazy! - https://www.adriennebishopcoaching.com/5-ways-to-stay-calm/

*DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only. It is not to be used for therapeutic or medical advice.

We love to hear feedback about the show! Send us a text!

📲 Share this episode with another sensitive parent 🌐 Visit www.adriennebishopcoaching.com or risingsuntherapy.com for more support.

*DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only. It is not to be used for therapeutic or medical advice.