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The Ripple EffectJen & Wholistic Feeding Specialist: Lena LivinskySend a textJen welcomes Lena Livinsky—holistic feeding specialist and speech-language pathologist (SLP)—back from a short podcast break for a conversation that weaves together motherhood, healing, and a root-cause approach to picky eating.Lena shares how she spent 13+ years as an SLP with a traditionally behavioral training background, but always felt most drawn to feeding because of its “medical” connection and the real-life importance of nourishment. The turning point came after she became a mom: her son was a picky eater, and none of the conventional feeding strategies she had been taught (or used pro...
2026-01-1045 min
The Livin'Sky PodcastThe Year Everything Shifted: Healing My Body, My Brain, and My Approach to Picky EatingSend us a textThis episode is different.No guest. No polished lesson. Just me, reflecting honestly on the most transformative year of my life.One year ago, I was 50 pounds heavier, deep in autoimmune flares, brain fog, lingering postpartum depression, and still trying to function through sheer willpower. My skin was inflamed, my nervous system was overwhelmed, and despite all my training as a feeding specialist, I felt stuck in my own body.Today, everything looks different.In this episode, I share:What actually changed my health...
2025-12-2938 minThe Livin'Sky PodcastUnburdening Motherhood: Healing Your Inner World to Support Your Child with Dr. Angele CloseSend us a textMotherhood has a way of cracking us open in ways we never expected.In this episode of The Livin’Sky Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Angele Close, clinical psychologist, author, and mom of three, for a powerful conversation about what really shapes the way we parent our inner world.After becoming a mother herself, Dr. Angele realized that despite years of clinical training, parenting surfaced deep emotional patterns, reactions, and beliefs she didn’t know were still there. That experience led her to Intern...
2025-12-2254 min
Faith and Family Trailblazer PodcastBring Peace Back to Mealtime: Understanding the Hidden Cause of Picky Eating With Paulina LivinskyWelcome to the Faith & Family Trailblazers Podcast! In today’s episode, we’re talking about how to help parents of picky eaters understand what’s actually going on under the surface and how to bring peace back into mealtime.Paulina “Lena” Livinsky is a holistic pediatric feeding specialist, speech-language pathologist, and mom who helps families move beyond picky eating. Through her whole-child, biology-informed approach, she supports parents in understanding what their child’s body is truly asking for so mealtimes can feel calmer, more connected, and more nourishing. Lena is the founder of t...
2025-12-1516 minThe Livin'Sky PodcastFrom Eczema to Apraxia to Healing: A Mother’s Intuition at Work with Tori StarlingSend us a textWhat if speech delays, feeding struggles, eczema, allergies, and sensory challenges weren’t separate issues but connected signals from the body?In this episode of The Livin’Sky Podcast, I sit down with Tori Starling, holistic health and bioenergetics practitioner, health coach, and founder of Simply Holistic Solutions. Tori shares her powerful personal story of how her son healed from childhood apraxia of speech, severe eczema, asthma, recurrent ear infections, and food allergies, not through a single therapy or supplement, but by addressing the root causes affecting his whole syst...
2025-12-1559 minThe Livin'Sky PodcastNervous System Healing for Picky Eaters, Anxious Kids, and Stressed-Out Parents with Jen McNerneySend us a textWhat if your child’s behavior isn’t the problem… but the message?In this powerful episode of The Livin’Sky Podcast, Lena is joined by Jen McNerney, a trauma-informed somatic practitioner, former SLP, and nervous system expert, for a conversation that will change the way you see your child.Jen blends science, intuition, and real-world motherhood to help families support kids with anxiety, developmental trauma, sensory issues, and more. Together, Lena and Jen explore what’s underneath behavior challenges and how emotional regulation, airway health, fascia, and nervous system saf...
2025-12-0853 minThe Livin'Sky PodcastParenting with Purpose. Faith, Boundaries and Real-World Skills with Mick WienholtSend us a textToday’s episode is one that will stay with you. I’m joined by Mick Wienholt. He’s a devoted husband, homeschool dad of four and host of the When You Look podcast. His life has been shaped by near-death experiences, deep faith, unimaginable loss and a commitment to raising grounded, resilient, emotionally connected kids.Mick and his wife live by a family philosophy they call “raising adults.” It means teaching kids life skills early, giving them meaningful responsibility and seeing childhood as preparation for adulthood, not an escape from it. This guidi...
2025-12-0153 minThe Livin'Sky PodcastEnvironmental Factors That Affect Picky Eating: How Light, Sound, Air, and Sleep Shape Your Child’s AppetiteSend us a textIn this solo episode, Lena takes you far beyond the plate and into the powerful world of your child’s environment , the often-ignored root of picky eating.If you have ever wondered why your child can eat the same food one day and melt down over it the next, this episode is going to change everything. Because eating doesn’t start in the mouth. It starts in the nervous system.Inside this episode you will learn:• Why light is one of the biggest regulators of appetite, mood...
2025-11-2421 minThe Livin'Sky PodcastFrom Picky to Adventurous: Kitchen-First Strategies Kids Love with Misa PignataroSend us a textMeet Misa Pignataro, a certified culinary nutritionist, health coach, and former first grade teacher who turned her own child’s failure to thrive and extreme pickiness into a story of steady, joyful progress. Misa grew up with whole foods and later blended that foundation with practical classroom skills, which makes her teaching style warm, simple, and incredibly doable for busy families. In this conversation we talk about how she moved her daughter from hesitant eating to curiosity and confidence, why playful exposure matters more than pressure, and how bringing kids into the kitchen bu...
2025-11-1037 minThe Livin'Sky PodcastWhy So Many Kids Are Sick and How to Help Them Heal Naturally with Beth LambertSend us a textToday on The Livin’Sky Podcast, Lena sits down with Beth Lambert - author, educator, and founder of the nonprofit Documenting Hope, for a powerful conversation about the modern childhood health crisis, and how families can begin to reverse it.For over 15 years, Beth has documented the rising rates of chronic illness and developmental challenges in children, asking one essential question: Why are so many kids sick and what can we do about it?In this eye-opening episode, Lena and Beth explore how our environment, fo...
2025-11-0356 minThe Livin'Sky PodcastBeyond Sitting Up Straight: The Hidden Ways Posture Shapes Your Child’s Health with Kasia GalicaSend us a textWhat if posture isn’t about sitting up straight — but about how your child breathes, moves, eats, and connects?In today’s episode, I’m joined by Kasia Galica, certified strength and conditioning specialist, movement coach, and founder of Move with Kasia. Kasia brings an incredibly refreshing and science-backed perspective on posture and postural restoration — showing us that alignment isn’t rigid or aesthetic, but deeply tied to how the nervous system, breath, and sensory system communicate.Together, we explore:What postural restoration really means (and w...
2025-10-271h 02The Livin'Sky Podcast5 Steps to Help Your Picky Eater Feel Safe Enough to EatSend us a textIf your child’s mealtimes feel like a daily battle — you’re not alone. In this solo episode, pediatric speech-language pathologist and holistic feeding specialist Lena Livinsky helps you understand why picky eating happens and how to start making real progress without pressure or stress.Lena breaks down the hidden biological, emotional, and environmental factors that shape your child’s eating — from gut health and oral motor skills to sensory overload and mealtime anxiety — and introduces her B.L.O.O.M.™ Framework, a whole-child approach to feeding.
2025-10-2713 minThe Livin'Sky PodcastBeyond the Plate: What Your Picky Eater is Really Trying to Tell YouSend us a textIn the Season 2 finale, I’m bringing it all together — the research, the real-life examples, and the practical wisdom from my BLOOM™ Framework — to help you see picky eating in a whole new way.Instead of adding more tips to your already overwhelming to-do list, I’m inviting you to shift your lens and ask: What is my child’s picky eating really trying to tell me?We’ll talk about:Why picky eating is often dismissed — and why that can be a dangerous mistakeThe deeper root causes behind picky eat...
2025-08-1133 minThe Livin'Sky PodcastWhat the Sun Has to Do with Blood Sugar, Behavior & Picky Eating with Dani Hamilton, FNTPSend us a textWhat if picky eating, energy crashes, sugar cravings, and even hormone imbalance weren’t just about what your child eats — but when they see the sun?In this eye-opening episode of The Livin'Sky Podcast, I’m joined by blood sugar and metabolic health expert Dani Hamilton — and we go far beyond glucose.Dani and I talk about:Why sunlight and circadian rhythm matter just as much (or more!) than food when it comes to blood su...
2025-08-041h 18The Livin'Sky PodcastPicky Eating, Sensory Struggles & the Microbiome: A Whole-Child Approach with Dr. Elisa SongSend us a textWhat if you can help your child become a more adventurous eater without changing their diet first? In this episode of The Livin’Sky Podcast, I sit down with integrative pediatrician Dr. Elisa Song, the bestselling author of Healthy Kids Happy Kids, An Integrative Pediatrician’s Guide to Whole Child Resilience, to explore what’s really behind picky eating, sensory struggles, and rising health challenges in kids today — and how we can help them heal from the inside out.From the vagus nerve to the gut-brain axis, Dr. Song shares pr...
2025-07-2845 minThe Livin'Sky PodcastEmpowering Family Safety: Fire, Trauma & Preparedness Tips with Cory & Ashley WenterSend us a textIn this essential episode of The Livin'Sky Podcast, Lena is joined by Cory and Ashley Wenter — the powerhouse duo behind Pangea Consulting. With decades of combined experience in emergency preparedness, school safety, trauma response, and parenting, they break down exactly how families can take simple but powerful steps to become more prepared and protected — without fear or overwhelm.Learn how to create a realistic emergency plan, teach your children body safety from toddlerhood, use trauma kits effectively, and make your home a haven — even in a crisis. Whether you're worried about natura...
2025-07-0741 minThe Livin'Sky PodcastRaising Resilient Kids: How Nutrition, Attachment & Nervous System Support Shape Behavior with Jess ShermanSend us a text🎧 Episode Summary:In this powerful episode, Lena Livinsky is joined by award-winning nutritionist, educator, and functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner Jess Sherman, creator of The Roadmap to Resilient Kids. Together, they explore the deep connection between nutrition, nervous system health, attachment, and child development.Jess shares her transformative journey from high school teacher to holistic pediatric nutrition expert, and offers a refreshing perspective on how behavior is deeply rooted in biology—not just learned or behavioral. The conversation unpacks the myths around picky eating, the role of me...
2025-06-3043 minThe Livin'Sky PodcastWhy is Your Child a Picky Eater?Send us a textIn this workshop, Lena Livinsky addresses the challenges faced by parents of picky eaters, emphasizing that picky eating is often a symptom of deeper issues rather than a mere phase. She introduces her BLOOM framework, which identifies five root causes of picky eating: balanced health, learned oral skills, gut health, open exploration, and mealtime boundaries. Lena discusses the importance of understanding the science behind picky eating, including the role of nutrition and sensory sensitivities. The workshop concludes with actionable steps for parents to create a supportive environment for their children, fostering a positive...
2025-06-2322 minThe Livin'Sky PodcastIs My Baby on Track? Understanding Feeding MilestonesSend us a textSweet mama, this episode is like sitting down for coffee with your most knowledgeable friend who truly gets the beautiful complexity of feeding your little one.I'm walking you through your baby's feeding journey from those tender first days all the way to watching them confidently feed themselves - and honestly, I wish someone had shared these insights with me when I was navigating this path myself.We'll talk about why breast milk really is liquid gold that adapts perfectly to your baby's needs (and why extended nursing is...
2025-06-0224 minThe Livin'Sky PodcastA Holistic Approach to Picky EatingSend us a textThe Bloom Pediatric Feeding Therapy Framework is a holistic approach to addressing feeding challenges in children. The framework emphasizes the interconnectedness of balanced health, learned oral skills, optimal microbiome, open exploration, and mealtime boundaries to help a child become an adventurous eater. Through a case study of a child named Maya, Lena illustrates how the Bloom framework can transform feeding experiences and improve children's relationships with food. The episode concludes with practical steps for parents and practitioners to implement the Bloom framework in their own practices and homes. Takeaways
2025-05-0518 minThe Livin'Sky PodcastMold Toxicity: Hidden Dangers, Symptoms, and Recovery StrategiesSend us a textIn this episode, we dive deep into the often-overlooked health threat of toxic mold exposure. Discover how even short-term exposure in environments like vacation rentals can trigger months of mysterious symptoms that conventional medicine frequently misses.Learn about the diverse ways mold toxicity manifests—from neurological symptoms like vertigo and brain fog to immune disruptions, digestive issues, and more. We explore effective testing methods for both your environment and body, and share practical, nature-based approaches to recovery.Whether you're dealing with unexplained health issues or want to protect your fa...
2025-04-2834 minThe Livin'Sky PodcastTransform Your Health with the GAPS DietSend us a textIn this episode, I share my personal journey with the GAPS (Gut and Psychology/Physiology Syndrome) Diet and how this powerful protocol transformed my health in just a few weeks. Join me as I break down everything you need to know about implementing GAPS as a busy mom, including practical strategies and real-world solutions for family healing.Episode Highlights:My health transformation story: postpartum struggles, mold toxicity, and finally finding healingWhat the GAPS Diet is and who developed it (Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride)The critical difference between meat...
2025-04-211h 02The Livin'Sky PodcastThe Benefits of Early Pediatric Chiropractic Care with Dr. Jessica Harden-VenableSend us a textIn this enlightening episode of the Livin'Sky podcast, Lena welcomes Dr. Jessica Harden, a neurologically oriented chiropractic doctor, to discuss the importance of proactive health and the growing trend of individuals seeking alternative health options. Dr. Jess shares insights on pediatric chiropractic care, explaining how it differs from adult treatments and emphasizing the need for families to build strong health foundations for their children. The conversation highlights the shift in public awareness around health, as more people become informed and engaged in their wellness journeys. Tune in to learn how to foster better...
2024-10-161h 07The Livin'Sky Podcast5 Easy Tips to Keep a Healthy HomeSend us a textHost Lena Livinsky, shares her personal journey with concerning medical symptoms and how they led her to focus on maintaining a healthy home environment. Here are five easy tips she recommends to help keep your home healthy and safe, especially as the seasons change.1. Airing Out Your HomeIndoor air quality can often be worse than outdoor air quality due to the accumulation of pollutants like volatile organic compounds (VOCs), dust, and mold. To improve air quality, it's essential to ventilate your home. Lina suggests opening windows f...
2024-09-2322 minThe Livin'Sky PodcastRevolutionizing Nutrition: The Science Behind SIGNALS™ and Healthy Eating with Chanelle JumperSend us a textIn today's fast-paced world, the convenience of processed foods often overshadows the significance of nutrient-dense options. Today's guest, Chanelle Jumper, founder and CEO of SIGNALS™, shares her journey from personal health struggles to the creation of a revolutionary product designed to transform how we approach nutrition. Chanelle emphasizes the critical importance of understanding our body's nutrient sensing system, explaining how consuming nutrient-dense foods over processed options can positively impact our health and well-being. Tune in as she discusses the motivation behind creating SIGNALS™, a product that aligns with...
2024-09-161h 22The Livin'Sky PodcastUnderstanding Infant Sleep: Dispelling Myths and Embracing Responsiveness with Louise Herbert of Mother Nourish NurtureSend us a textIn this episode of the Livin'Sky podcast, I got the honor of interviewing Louise Herbert of Mother Nourish Nurture, who is a renowned Pediatric Sleep and Development Specialist and Lactation Specialist. This conversation was extra special to me, because it was Louise who helped me understand Nate's sleep needs from an attachment forward perspective and ultimately saved me from a total burnout and breakdown. She also helped thousands of families do the same. Therefore I couldn't think of a better person to interview on this delicate topic of infant sleep.
2024-08-231h 03The Livin'Sky PodcastUnlocking the Healing Power of Sunlight: Transforming Children's Health with Dr. Alexis CowanSend us a textSunlight exposure is crucial for supporting overall health by influencing mitochondrial function and regulating biological processes. Today's guest, Dr. Alexis Cowan has a PhD in molecular biology from Princeton and operates at the interface of physiology and metabolism, which basically means she studies how our bodies work and use energy. Her focus areas include circadian biology and how sunlight and toxic artificial light affects our health, microbiome-host interactions which looks at how our gut bacteria interact with us, and how does food and exercise affect our metabolism. Dr. Cowan st...
2024-08-021h 45The Livin'Sky PodcastQuick Introduction to the Gut-Brain ConnectionSend us a textIn this episode of The Livin'Sky Podcast, we delve into the crucial topic of the gut-brain connection and microbiome health, particularly focusing on children's health. Drawing insights from Dr. Elisa Song's book, "Healthy Kids, Happy Kids," I discuss how a resilient gut microbiome established in childhood can lead to a healthier and happier life.I highlight the alarming rise in chronic diseases among children and the projection that today's kids may have shorter lifespans than their parents due to these health issues. The episode emphasizes the importance of the first 1,000 days...
2024-07-2230 minThe Livin'Sky PodcastThe Reality of Birth, Postpartum and Trauma and How to Help Your Child Thrive with Nina Passero FDN-PSend us a textIn this episode, Lena has a fascinating discussion with Nina Passero, FDN-P, who shares her background as a speech-language pathologist (SLP) and her transition into the world of holistic wellness. Nina and Lena discuss topics such as the root cause of disease, nutrient deficiencies, preparing your body for pregnancy, postpartum care and traditions bonding with your child, children's emotions and how they play a role in development, generational trauma and parenting and so much more. [00:02:13] Leaving the speech pathology profession.[00:06:39] Root cause of health issues.[00:10:23] Whole foods a...
2024-07-151h 13The Livin'Sky PodcastFrom Milk to Solids: A Guide to Nurturing Healthy EatersSend us a textFrom Milk to Solids: A Guide to Nurturing Healthy EatersWelcome to the inaugural episode of the Livin'Sky podcast! I'm your host, Lena Livinsky, a speech language pathologist specializing in feeding. Today, we're diving into how to nurture your child into becoming an adventurous eater, a topic that's both a professional passion and a personal journey for me as a mother.Key Takeaways:1. Connection During FeedingEstablishing a bond during breastfeeding or bottle-feeding is crucial. It sets the stage f...
2024-07-1530 min
my fluent podcast90 - Lena Livinsky - Accent Coach - Speak English with Clarity and Confidence!Speak English with Clarity and Confidence! In this epsiode, we have an interview with Lena Livinsky, speech language pathologist, podcaster, blogger and many more...Go to our YouTube channel to read along while listening.Full transcipts! https://youtu.be/bwda8HAOFSE
2021-02-2044 min
My Fluent PodcastLena LivinskyInterview with Lena Livinsky. Here is the video version with transcripts: https://youtu.be/bwda8HAOFSE Chapters: 0:00 Teaser: excerpt from the interview. 1:07 Introduction with Lena Livinsky - She first was afraid of sharing her voice and speaking up 2:12 Start Interview 2:55 Lena shares her thoughts what comes to her mind when she hears different "expressions/words" Daniel is saying to her. 4:05 Excerpt of the Office (season 5, episode 12 The Duel) 4:30 Lena introduces herself 5:38 Lena's first struggle when it comes to learning English in th...
2021-02-2044 min
Sisterhood of Successful EntrepreneursLena Livinsky: How does Speech and Good Communication Affect our LivesLena Livinsky is speech-language pathologist, accent coach, and a podcast host of the Accented World podcast. Listen to this episode to learn more on how to have better communication and know more about the importance of having a good speech and accent.Check out more about Glory Ali on the links below:Coaching: https://www.gloryali.com/work-with-me/Website: https://www.gloryali.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glory-ali-67305b142Join her community - FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sisterhoodofsuccessfulentreprenuers Know more ab...
2021-01-1530 min
Accented - Learn English Through ConversationsE26 - Lena - Polish/American Accent - Speech PathologistIn this episode, I will be speaking with Lena, a speech language pathologist, an accent coach, and a podcast host of the Accented World. Lena is originally from Poland and has been living in the USA since she was 15 years of age. She is currently helping new immigrants with pronunciation in English and is releasing a course next week to help people improve their accents. If you'd like to get in touch with her, have a look at the following pages: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/ The Accented World Podcast: https://lenalivinsky.com/podcast/
2021-01-1523 min
Thank You, MamaA Fresh Start at 45Speech Pathologist Lena Livinsky talks about her Polish mom Weronika who moved to the US at the age of 45, and beat all odds for success by becoming a hair stylist and opening her salon. From Weronika, we learn that it's never too late for new beginnings, about courage, kindness, and the importance of not comparing yourself to others. From Lena, we learn about speech pathology and how it can help with various issues from eating problems to changing one's accent. To learn more about Lena, visit her website. You can listen to Lena's podcast "Accented...
2020-12-2934 min
Simple MarketingSpeaking with ConfidenceWelcome to Daily Confidence for Entrepreneurs Show Episode 32 Join my friend Lena Livinsky and me and discover “How to Speak with Confidence” Lena Livinsky is a Polish-American entrepreneur who moved to the US shortly before her 15th birthday. Lena is a speech-language pathologist, accent coach, podcast host, blogger, and a course creator. Lena is the host(ess) of the Accented World podcast, which aims to inspire the immigrant community to dream big and follow their passion in life, career and business. She’s an avid traveller having visited 33 countries to dat...
2020-12-0940 minSimple MarketingSpeaking with ConfidenceWelcome to Daily Confidence for Entrepreneurs Show Episode 32 Join my friend Lena Livinsky and me and discover “How to Speak with Confidence” Lena Livinsky is a Polish-American entrepreneur who moved to the US shortly before her 15th birthday. Lena is a speech-language pathologist, accent coach, podcast host, blogger, and a course creator. Lena is the host(ess) of the Accented World podcast, which aims to inspire the immigrant community to dream big and follow their passion in life, career and business. She’s an avid traveller having visited 33 countries to dat...
2020-12-0940 min