Episode 28: From Panic Attacks at 11 to Nutrition Expert: What Every Parent Needs to Know About Kids & Anxiety- with Sammy Barnett
The Endo Kids Podcast-Where little hormones meet big answers... by Rinku Mehra, MD
Episode notes
In this insightful interview, Sammy Barnett shares her personal journey from childhood panic disorder to becoming a clinical nutritionist. She explores the deep connection between food, anxiety, resilience, and mental health, offering practical advice for parents and children to foster healthier relationships with food and reduce anxiety.
00:00 Sammy's Journey: From Panic to Nutrition
03:09 The Role of Nutrition in Mental Health
05:54 Engaging Kids: Nutrition Education Through Entertainment
08:58 Understanding Eating Behaviors in Anxious Children
12:06 Improving Child Mental Well-Being Through Nutrition
15:11 The Complicated Landscape of Kids' Nutrition
17:55 Marketing and Misconceptions in Nutrition
19:26 The Lunchbox Dilemma
21:10 Understanding Weight and Health
22:37 Anxiety as a Teac ...