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Don't Feed the Fear: Food Allergy Anxiety & TraumaCreating a Food Allergy Village with Lisa Rutter of NNMG Food Allergic FamiliesSend us a textIn this episode of Don’t Feed the Fear, host Dr. Whitehouse sits down with Lisa Rutter, the founder of NNMG Food Allergic Families (originally No Nuts Moms Group), one of the largest online support communities for food-allergic families.Together, they explore the power of connection in navigating the challenges of food allergy parenting. Lisa shares the inspiration behind creating the group, the emotional and practical struggles families face, and how peer support can reduce isolation, anxiety, and trauma responses. They discuss the role of online communities in advocating for safer sc...2025-03-1245 min
ShandeeLand"Be Prepared, Not Scared." Lisa Rutter is Not Letting Food Allergies Hold Her BackLisa Rutter is the Founder of NNMG Food Allergic Families, a group dedicated to learning, educating, supporting and connecting others with or caring for those with food allergies. She also advocated for Michigan House Bills to place epinephrine auto-injectors in schools for use on any student suffering an allergic reaction. When her son was diagnosed with food allergies, it was shocking to discover that his previous reactions were dismissed and determined as nothing serious. Feeling lost, alone, and scared, Lisa wanted something her son could also be a part. Finding nothing, she decided to begin in-person play dates. Facebook...2022-10-1233 min