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
- 00:00Â Introduction and Special Episode Announcement
- 01:27Â Meet Chelsea Cohen: A Journey of Resilience
- 03:38 Loryn’s Birth and Early Challenges
- 07:29Â The Diagnosis Journey and Medical Insights
- 12:28Â Becoming a G-Tube Mom: Challenges and Adaptations
- 17:55Â Daily Life and Special Needs Parenting
- 20:32 Loryn’s Integration and Engagement
- 21:04 Understanding Loryn’s Autism
- 22:56Â Feeding Loryn: Blended Diet Journey
- 23:09Â Personal Macro Journey
- 24:40Â Transition to Tube Feeding
- 30:28Â Macro Meals for Kids
- 35:15Â Practical Tips for Parents
- 39:26Â 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.
