When Julie Bombacino’s son AJ was placed on a feeding tube at just six months old, she found herself in an unfamiliar world of formulas, fear, and frustration. What began as one mom’s search for a better way to nourish her child turned into Real Food Blends, a movement that redefined what feeding tube nutrition could look like.
In this heartfelt conversation, Sarah and Julie talk about motherhood, medical decisions, and learning to trust your gut, both literally and figuratively. Julie shares how her journey through seizures, feeding struggles, and sleepless nights led to creating meals made from real food for those who cannot eat by mouth. Together, they explore the emotional side of caregiving, the impact of good nutrition, and why food, real food, should always come first.
This episode is for every parent who has ever questioned the system, fought for their child’s wellbeing, or found purpose in the hard moments.
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