Healthy Parenting Handbook with Katie Kimball

Truth: Kids don’t come with a handbook! But what if there was a parenting handbook that aligned with your healthy living values? In each episode of the Healthy Parenting Handbook Podcast, mom of 4 Katie Kimball interviews experts in fields like nutrition, medicine, psychology, parenting, technology, entrepreneurship, and more to give parents tools to raise healthy, independent kids. Intentional parents, here comes clarity about what you can DO to keep your kids physically and mentally healthy!

Healthy Parenting Handbook with Katie Kimball is a kids podcast hosted by Katie Kimball, with 149 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Katie Kimball hosts Healthy Parenting Handbook with Katie Kimball, a kids show with 149 episodes published.

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  Episode #144

  144: "HOT" Hormones & Exactly What to Ask Your Doctor with Dr. Stephanie Gray

  Oct 1, 202626 min

  If part one of my conversation with Dr. Stephanie Gray made you question what you thought you knew about hormones, buckle up. Part two goes even deeper. Dr. Gray is the author of The Hormone Blueprint , and she has spent years researching and working with women on hormones, thyroid health, metabolism, and hormone replacement therapy. And moms, this conversation is especially for us. We get incredibly practical about testing, what may actually be hiding inside hormone prescriptions, and why Dr. Gray believes women need a much more nuanced conversation about HRT, breast cancer, brain health, bones, and aging. We talk about: The hormone and thyroid tests Dr. Gray recommends women ask about, including one metabolic marker your doctor may not routinely check Why she says a “normal” lab result and an optimal result can be two very different things The surprising inactive ingredients she found inside some hormone prescriptions, including dyes, preservatives, and other ingredients you might never think to look for Why the way you take hormones matters, from pills and creams to patches and pellets What happens when you wear an estrogen patch in a sauna. Yes, Dr. Gray actually researched this! The complicated relationship between HRT and breast cancer, including research Dr. Gray says challenges some long-held assumptions Why she believes women should consider not only the possible risks of taking hormones, but also the risks of going without them How hormones may fit into the bigger picture of protecting our bones, brains, cardiovascular health, metabolism, and quality of life as we age There is a LOT here, and this is definitely an episode where you may want to grab a notebook, jot down questions, and bring them to a healthcare provider who understands hormone health. You can also print off the cheat sheet of the episode – grab it here! Because “I guess feeling terrible is just part of getting older” is not a health plan. Here’s part two of my conversation with Dr. Stephanie Gray. Resources We Mention for Hormone Replacement Therapy and Hormone Testing Grab one of Dr. Stephanie’s books: Your Longevity Blueprint ( Amazon / Bookshop.org ); Your Fertility Blueprint ( Amazon / Bookshop.org ); Your Hormone Blueprint ( Amazon / Bookshop.org ). Get 10% off supplements at Dr. Stephanie’s site with the code KIDS . Perimenopause could be the best years of your life! with Jenn Pike More about menopause and hormones with Cynthia Thurlow here and here How to start and keep with a new habit Check out my new book at raisinghealthyfamilies.com/pickybook ! Kitchen Stewardship Raising Healthy Families follow Katie on Instagram or Facebook Subscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updates YouTube shorts channel for HPH Find the Healthy Parenting Handbook at raisinghealthyfamilies.com/podcast Affiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!

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  Episode #143

  143: How to Avoid Dying Early for Moms with Dr. Stephanie Gray

  Sep 29, 202631 min

  Were you scared away from taking hormone replacement therapy? I was. 100%! But this conversation with Dr. Stephanie Gray may have changed my mind. I’m 46, firmly in the “what is happening to my body and what is ABOUT to happen?” stage of life, and I had definitely absorbed the message that hormone replacement therapy was a Big Scary Decision. I couldn’t have explained the research. I couldn’t have named the famous study that scared so many women away from hormones. I just had this sense of, “Ooh, probably not for me. I’ll just eat my way to good health and keep my mobility, thankyouverymuch.” You know what I mean? That’s exactly why this conversation fascinated me. Dr. Stephanie Gray has been working with hormones for well over a decade, and she walked me through what actually happened with the research that shaped our cultural fear of hormone therapy, what she believes we got wrong, and some REALLY important distinctions that tend to get flattened into one little word: hormones. This one gets dense in the best possible way. We’re talking perimenopause, estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, delivery methods, heart health, brain health, metabolic health, and why the details matter enormously. Listen in to hear: Why the 2002 Women’s Health Initiative study scared a generation of women away from hormone therapy, and the three major problems Dr. Gray sees with how that research was conducted The surprisingly simple way to tell whether the hormone you’ve been prescribed is actually the same hormone your body makes Why Dr. Gray says “progesterone” and “progestin” are NOT interchangeable words, even though they’re often treated that way What oral estrogen has to do with the liver and clotting risk, and why the delivery method of a hormone matters Patches, creams, pellets, lozenges, injections…oh my! How the options differ and why this definitely isn’t a one-size-fits-all conversation Why timing matters when women consider hormone therapy , especially around perimenopause and menopause Dr. Gray’s “healthy house” analogy for understanding estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and thyroid hormones without needing a medical degree The connection she draws between declining hormones and four major health concerns as we age: cardiovascular disease, cancer, neurodegenerative disease, and metabolic dysfunction If your entire understanding of hormone replacement therapy is basically, “Wasn’t there a study saying that was dangerous?” you are absolutely not alone. I was right there with you. This conversation gave me a LOT more questions to ask, which is exactly where I want to be when I’m making decisions about my health. Resources We Mention for HRT and Perimenopause Hormones Grab one of Dr. Stephanie’s books: Your Longevity Blueprint ( Amazon / Bookshop.org ); Your Fertility Blueprint ( Amazon / Bookshop.org ); Your Hormone Blueprint ( Amazon / Bookshop.org ). Get 10% off supplements at Dr. Stephanie’s site with the code KIDS . Perimenopause could be the best years of your life! with Jenn Pike More about menopause and hormones with Cynthia Thurlow here and here Women build muscle differently – especially over age 30 Check out my new book at raisinghealthyfamilies.com/pickybook ! Kitchen Stewardship Raising Healthy Families follow Katie on Instagram or Facebook Subscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updates YouTube shorts channel for HPH Find the Healthy Parenting Handbook at raisinghealthyfamilies.com/podcast Affiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!

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  Episode #142

  142: 5 Ways to Help Your Kids Build a More Regulated Nervous System with Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

  Sep 24, 202622 min

  What should you do when your child is overwhelmed, melting down, refusing to cooperate , or acting like they cannot handle something you know they can do? In part two of this conversation, Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge explains how parents can help kids build a more regulated nervous system before, during, and after stressful moments. She shares why parents should regulate first, connect second, and correct only after a child is calm enough to think and learn. Here's part one if you missed it. You’ll also learn why constantly rescuing kids from discomfort can prevent them from building stress tolerance, how to support a child without immediately fixing the problem, and why small daily regulation practices can make a big difference over time. Dr. Roseann shares a simple 4-7-8 breathing practice parents can use throughout the day to lower stress and build greater nervous system capacity! This is just one of at least 5 solid techniques Dr. Ro shares with us, things you can implement right away at home. Don't forget to check out Dr. Roseann's new book, The Dysregulated Child . Resources We Mention for Helping Your Dysregulated Child Dr. Roseann’s book The Dysregulated Child releases 9/22/26! Grab it now. Episodes on stress mastery: Can We Help Our Highly Sensitive Kids Handle Their Stress? and Stress Busting for Moms What Is Nervous System Work, and Why Is It Important? Raising Kids Who Can Do Hard Things with Dr. Kathryn Hecht Try the Stress Mastery Challenge for free Check out my new book at raisinghealthyfamilies.com/pickybook ! Kitchen Stewardship Raising Healthy Families follow Katie on Instagram or Facebook Subscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updates YouTube shorts channel for HPH Find the Healthy Parenting Handbook at raisinghealthyfamilies.com/podcast Affiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!

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  Episode #141

  141: Nervous System Regulation: Helping Kids Move from Chaos to Calm with Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

  Sep 22, 202626 min

  When your child is melting down, refusing to listen, shutting down, or exploding over something small, their nervous system may be overwhelmed —not ready for more words or discipline. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, a longtime friend of mine and Raising Healthy Families, explains what happens in the brain when kids become dysregulated and why their ability to think logically can temporarily go offline. She shares how a child’s “stress cup” fills up, why parents and kids can co-regulate or co-dysregulate, and why your own nervous system is one of the most powerful parenting tools you have. You’ll also learn why the middle of a meltdown is usually the worst time to reason with your child, how to use a simple three-second “love pause,” and why regulation needs to come before teaching, correcting, or problem-solving. This episode gives parents practical ways to respond with fewer words, more calm, and a better understanding of what their child’s behavior may be communicating. If this episode hits a nerve, make sure you grab a copy of Dr. Ro’s new book, The Dysregulated Child . Resources We Mention for Helping Your Dysregulated Child Dr. Roseann’s book The Dysregulated Child releases 9/22/26! Grab it now. Preventing nervous system wounds in your child with Ann Odom Episodes on stress mastery: Can We Help Our Highly Sensitive Kids Handle Their Stress? and Stress Busting for Moms Try the Stress Mastery Challenge for free Check out my new book at raisinghealthyfamilies.com/pickybook ! Kitchen Stewardship Raising Healthy Families follow Katie on Instagram or Facebook Subscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updates YouTube shorts channel for HPH Find the Healthy Parenting Handbook at raisinghealthyfamilies.com/podcast Affiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!

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  Episode #139

  139: Why I Stopped Using the “No Thank You Bite”

  Sep 15, 202621 min

  Have you ever given parenting advice with total confidence…only to learn a few years later that you had it completely wrong? I have. ‍♀️ After 21 years of feeding kids, 17 years of writing about healthy families, and a whole lot of conversations with picky eating experts, there are a few things I used to teach that I simply don’t anymore . And I think it’s important to talk about them. In this episode, I’m sharing some of the biggest changes I’ve made in my picky eating philosophy —and why learning more sometimes means being willing to do a complete 180. We’re digging into two especially common feeding practices: requiring kids to take a “no thank you bite” and making dessert something they have to earn by eating enough dinner. You’ll hear: Why I no longer recommend requiring even one bite of a new food The simple phrase that can take an enormous amount of pressure off picky eaters Why making dessert a reward may accidentally make it even more desirable How our family shifted from “eat enough dinner to get dessert” to choice within boundaries Why there probably isn’t one perfect dessert rule that works for every child and every family And we’re only halfway through my list! This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. In Part 2, I’ll share the rest of the major picky eating philosophies I’ve changed my mind about, including a powerful story of one child’s transformation and more of what I’ve learned while writing The Picky Eater Playbook . If you’ve ever wondered whether the feeding advice you’ve heard (or even followed for years!) is actually helping your child build a healthy relationship with food, this conversation is for you. Resources We Mention for Pressure-Free Feeding Find all the places you can pre-order my book, The Picky Eater Playbook (and get those pre-order bonuses!) Jump start your learning with the No More Picky Eating Challenge The real cause of picky eating with Dr. Kay Toomey Why We Should Stop Thinking About Nutrition and Build Our Kids’ Eating Habits Instead with Feeding Expert Dina Rose, PhD Our real food sweets rules – are they necessary? Check out my new book at raisinghealthyfamilies.com/pickybook ! Kitchen Stewardship Raising Healthy Families follow Katie on Instagram or Facebook Subscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updates YouTube shorts channel for HPH Find the Healthy Parenting Handbook at raisinghealthyfamilies.com/podcast Affiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!

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