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🎙️ Episode 38: From Fear to Flavour – Supporting Texture Exploration for Picky and Neurodivergent Eaters

Welcome back to Radiant Moments: A J and B Podcast! I’m Michelle, your host, and I’m so grateful to share this time with you today.

If mealtimes feel like a battlefield, if your child recoils at new foods before they even hit the plate, or if you’ve felt helpless watching a loved one struggle with sensory food challenges—this episode is for you.

Texture sensitivities are often misunderstood, especially in neurodivergent children and individuals with sensory processing difficulties. But this isn’t about picky eating—it’s about survival instincts, safety, and learning how to engage the senses in a way that fosters trust and curiosity.

In this empowering episode, we move from fear to flavour, exploring trauma-informed, sensory-safe strategies for texture exploration. You'll learn how to honour your loved one’s pace, support their autonomy, and build positive food experiences one step at a time.

💡 In this episode, we explore:

• Why certain food textures trigger fear, not fussiness
• How to support texture exploration using play, visuals, and rituals
• Real-life stories of courage, breakthrough, and the power of patience
• Emotional support tools for caregivers navigating food-related trauma
• A gentle, sensory-informed framework for mealtime progress

✨ Don’t forget to grab your free Texture Exploration Toolkit—along with our other helpful caregiver resources:

📘 Gratitude Journal of Light
🧠 90 Second Reset Program
📝 Mission Statement Guide
📓 Journalling Prompts Guide
🌿 Join the J and B Oasis Membership Waitlist

🧡 Let’s reframe how we think about mealtimes—because progress doesn’t always look like a clean plate. Sometimes, the bravest victories are the smallest bites.

Music Written by: Kevin MacLeod 

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