Podcast Season 1, Episode 11: Nourishing with Love
on Feb 06, 2025
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Thanks for listening to the Stay Fit Mom Podcast! Below are the show notes for Season 1, Episode 11: Nourishing with Love: A Special Needs Mom’s Journey to Macro-Balanced Feeding. Listen to the full episode below or listen using your preferred podcast app.
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Episode Summary
In this heartfelt episode, Tracy interviews Chelsea Cohen, a close friend and client-turned-coach, about her life and her remarkable journey with her special needs daughter, Loryn. Chelsea shares the challenges and triumphs of raising Loryn, who is exclusively tube-fed with macro-balanced meals. They delve into the life adjustments, the community support, and the impact of macro tracking on both their lives. Chelsea also offers practical advice for parents on how to promote healthy eating habits in their children without inducing unhealthy food relationships. Through resilience and love, Chelsea demonstrates how to navigate life’s difficulties with grace and determination.
Time Stamps
- 00:00 Introduction and Special Episode Announcement
- 01:27 Meet Chelsea Cohen: A Journey of Resilience
- 03:38 Loryn’s Birth and Early Challenges
- 07:29 The Diagnosis Journey and Medical Insights
- 12:28 Becoming a G-Tube Mom: Challenges and Adaptations
- 17:55 Daily Life and Special Needs Parenting
- 20:32 Loryn’s Integration and Engagement
- 21:04 Understanding Loryn’s Autism
- 22:56 Feeding Loryn: Blended Diet Journey
- 23:09 Personal Macro Journey
- 24:40 Transition to Tube Feeding
- 30:28 Macro Meals for Kids
- 35:15 Practical Tips for Parents
- 39:26 Concluding Thoughts and Resources
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Important links:
- Coach Chelsea’s Story and Transformation
- Special Needs Moms Conquering Macros
- How to Teach Your Kids About Nutrition
- Teaching our Daughters to Love Their Bodies
Episode Full Transcript HERE.
