Feeding The Family

Tips for Reversing Picky Eating with Nori Hudson and host Jill Troderman Ep. 21 10/1/25

Picky eating is on the rise. Why does this happen, how long can it last and what do do if you have pick, fussy or stubborn eaters in your family. 
 
At what stage and age is it best to influence your kids dietary preferences? How can you influence whether your kids are going to be good eaters who likes and tries all kinds of foods and minimize the chances of have a kid more stubborn and fussy who resists and drives you crazy?
 
Today we are going to talk about How to Reverse Picky Eating and Cultivate Healthy Eating in children with Board-Certified Holistic Nutritionist Nori Hudson. 
 
Nori Hudson believes in the power of ‘real’ foods to help our bodies heal and attain optimal health. Nori has been advocating the ‘whole’ food approach for over two decades now, motivating her clients and her community to form a meaningful relationship with how they nourish themselves. A much-respected board certified holistic nutritionist in the SF Bay Area, Nori is an IET/Bauman College Certified Nutrition Consultant. She was also on the faculty of the College from 2000-2020. 
 
Nori’s shares her vast knowledge of nutrition and its crucial role in healing through lectures, seminars, community workshops, even designed and taught a nutrition class to the medium-security inmates at San Quentin. While she sees a wide range of clients in her private practice, Radiant Vitality, in Albany, CA, her joy is working on the health issues of children and the elderly.  She has been teaching the past 3 years at the Albany Senior Center a class entitled “Demystifying Nutrition Controversies.”  
 
Nori balances her passion for nutrition with violin and viola, yoga, gardening, hiking, and cooking. Her son is one of her strongest advocates.
 
Find Nori here
https://www.radiant-vitality.com/
 
and Jill Troderman here
https://santacruzholisticnutrition.com/
 
Thanks so much, folks!!
Jill 
 
 

Nutritional Psychology's Influential Role on How We Eat with Ephi Morphew-Lu of CNP with host Jill Troderman Ep. 20 9/17/25

Nutritional psychology as a formal field of study and the role of the The Center for Nutritional Psychology is explored in this revolutionary episode. Ms. Lu breaks the mold on how scholars and practitioners can embrace the link to how we think, feel and experience food in relation to human development.
Jill and Ephi discuss the role of how our emotions, our desires and our quest for feeling better impact our dietary habits, how simple food availability is a major influence in your eating choices and so much more exciting content in today's episode! 
In a new study, they show that children who eat healthier diets have better emotional state of mind, with calm, and confidence than their peers who perceive their diets as not being as healthy.
 
Ephi Morphew-Lu has spent the last 17 years supporting the systematic development of a new field of study connecting the psychological and nutritional sciences, referred to as Nutritional Psychology.  Her journey began in 2008, when she developed and taught the first university-level course in Nutritional Psychology at JFK University.  These courses grew into a 7-course certificate program training mental health and allied health professionals in until early 2020. 
In 2015, she co-founded The Center for Nutritional Psychology, a non-profit educational organization that houses the world’s research exploring the connection between nutrition and psychological health. Today, CNP houses thousands of studies informing our understanding of the connection between nutrition and psychology, provides continuing education for mental health and nutrition professionals approved by the American Psychological Association, the Commission on Dietetic Registration and other large credentialing organizations, and is developing interdisciplinary language connecting the psychological and nutritional sciences. CNP's bold mission is to ensure that by 2030, nutrition becomes a systematically recognized and integrated component of mental healthcare worldwide.
 
During her personal time, Ephi is a wife, mom to two teenagers and a fabulous poodle named General Patton, finds peace in her garden with the General, and spends much of her internal free time daydreaming about a day when mental health professionals can hold the space to formally support their clients’ diet-mental health relationship. 
 Ephi Morphew-Lu, MS, Dip.C.N.
Co-Founder and Executive Director
Source: The Center for Nutritional Psychology https://www.nutritional-psychology.org/our-team/
Jill Troderman - Nutrition Educator, Counselor, Speaker, Author
https://santacruzholisticnutrition.com/
 
 

Workplace Wellness with host Jill Troderman and Guest Pantea Dougani Ep. 19 8/27/25

Workplace Wellness with host Jill Troderman and Guest Pantea Dougani Ep. 19 8/27/25 
Can you have it all? Maybe you can if wellness is included in your workplace. Pantea Dougani Co-Founder/Managing Director launched Excel Body Fitness to create a place for mom's - and dad's like herself who missed the workouts, the healthy eating due to an imbalanced work place. A work environment that had gym's, nutrition counseling, and basic wellness support built in, would help support being a better person and be better for her family.
Join us as we explore the pro's in ensuring you create time every day for self-care, and how it is a must to build into your workday. 
Pantea Dougani Bio 
As the Co-founder of Excel Body Fitness, Pantea Dougani partners with HR teams, People & Culture leaders, and wellness champions to bring turnkey wellness programs to life, programs that actually get used, improve culture, and ease the burden on internal teams.With over a decade of experience in workplace wellness, Ms. Dougani has seen how burnout, disengagement, and lack of structure can quietly undermine even the best workplaces. That’s why she designs wellness strategies that are scalable, engaging, and require minimal lift from HR teams.
https://excelbodyfitness.com
Jill Troderman 
New Class!! Nutrition for Health at Any Age!
Check it out and join today!  https://ipak-edu.org/registration/e/Nutrition-For-Health-at-Any-Age-p771256918
https://santacruzholisticnutrition.com/
 

Healing from the Inside Out with Red Light Therapy 8/20/25 Ep 18

Red Light Therapy, Healing from the Inside Out with Red Light Therapy with Jill Troderman 8/20/25 Ep 18 and special guest, Donna Cherie @
https://donnacherie.com/
 
Check out my website, www.jilltroderman.com 
Holistic Nutrition Counseling, Lectures, School Nutrition Education 
NEW COURSE!!! Starting Sept. 11th 2025! Sign up today!
IPAK -EDU Course Syllabus
Nutrition For Health at Every Age
Instructor: Jill Troderman📧 Email: jill@jilltroderman.comOffice Hours: To be announced (TBA)
 
Course Details:
Duration: 13 Weeks
Format: Weekly Zoom lectures
Schedule: Thursday’s at 1 PM  (Pacific Time)
Target Audience: Adult learners, healthcare professionals, educators, and wellness coaches
Credits: Non-credit
Number and Section:
Prerequisites: None
Grading: Non-graded
 
Course Description:
This course offers a foundational understanding of optimal nutrition needs through the human lifespan. Students will explore all stages holistic nutrition needs from pre-gestation detoxification strategies to nutrition for older adult cognitive optimization. This class will give students insight into the infrastructure people need to attain optimal health, avoid chronic disease, and to how to apply whole-food, holistic nutrition recommendations tailored to each life stage.
 
Learning Goals & Outcomes:
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
Understand the role and function of the three macronutrients: proteins, carbohydrates, and fats.
Analyze how environmental toxins impact fertility, development, and long-term health and examine the use of detoxification strategies.
Explore the origins and progression of chronic diseases related to poor nutrition.
Evaluate the use and efficacy of supplements, vitamins, and superfoods.
Demonstrate knowledge of digestive health, including digestion best practices.
Apply whole-food preparation for optimal wellness across all ages.
 
Course Components & Assessments:
Weekly interactive Zoom lectures
Hands-on activities and field assignments
Group discussions and peer-sharing
Quizzes and short reflective writing
Lab interpretation exercises
Final Capstone Project: Students will complete a personalized nutrition strategy or case study, reviewed by a peer for feedback and insight.
Note: All assessments are ungraded, but designed to deepen practical understanding.
 
Recommended Reading:
Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon
Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine by Dr. Michael Murray
The Great Cholesterol Myth by Dr. Johnny Bowden
The Food Tree Holistic Nutrition and Wellness Curriculum by Jill Troderman
Digestive Wellness by Elizabeth Lipski
(Additional resources may be suggested during the course.)
 
 
Course Overview:
 
Week 1: Introduction to Nutrition Across the Lifespan
Week 2: Pre-Gestational and Gestational Nutrition (Maternal and Paternal Optimization)
Week 3: Nutritional Requirements from Infancy to Adolescence
Week 4: Adult Nutrition and Lifestyle
Week 5: Nutrition in Older Adults
Week 6: Sourcing Clean and Sustainable Food
Week 7: Dietary Supplements – Benefits and Risks
Week 8: Digestive Health and Aids
Week 9: Healthy Food Preparation Techniques
Week 10: The Role of Condiments and Super Foods in Nutrition
Week 11: Nutrition and Chronic Disease Prevention
Week 12: Integrating Nutrition into Daily Life
Week 13: Final Integration, Capstone Presentations, and Assessment

Transforming Your Pantry, Emergency Preparedness, Pro Snack Tips with Jill Troderman and Guest Mira Dessy Ep 17 8/6/25

Pantry Transformation for bountiful food storage for daily use and emergency preparedness.
 
What is the state of your pantry?
 
Jill Troderman is joined by guest Mira Dessy, The Ingredient Guru, and they get into a fascinating conversation about how to transform your pantry to improve diets and provide healthy options for kid’s snacks by making “lateral changes”!
 
Mira and I talk about the hidden toxic ingredients lurking in your home cupboards and fridge. We dive into understanding food labels, what is the NOVA Food Classification Scale, and why should you care.
Like are the additives guar gum and carrageen safe to eat? They are in tons of UPF’s!
We discuss ways food and emergency preparedness addresses the concept of self-reliance, creating confidence and resilience in your family in case of an unforeseen situation.
You will learn how to gather food and water for the unexpected emergency and how to store provisions for at least for one month’s survival per person in your family including pets. You need to know this!
 
Mira Dessy is the Ingredient Guru, an author, speaker, holistic nutritionist, and real food advocate. She emphasizes the importance of a healthy lifestyle through eating a whole foods diet.
Mira and Jill have a fun fast paced talk that everyone will benefit from!
Listen in to the show and please do leave a comment.
We are grateful if you would like, share and subscribe to Feeding the Family with Jill Troderman on your favorite streaming service! 
Do you want to go further in your knowledge of nutrition? Check out Jill’s new course offering,
Nutrition For Health at Any Age
at IPAK - EDU!!!
When does human health begin? Each stage of human development is an opportunity to receive optimal nourishment for optimal health and wellness.
Students gain insight into the nutritional needs during each life stage. We explore pre-gestation detoxification strategies and nutrients necessary for a healthy pregnancy, optimal breastfeeding diets, childhood and adolescent nutrient needs, nutrition for cognitive optimization in adulthood, and protocols for lifestyle diseases as people age. Plus, discussions of supplements, super foods, and how to choose the right way to eat for your unique needs. 
This course provides the infrastructure and tools to implement a holistic approach to your personal and professional lives.
Registration for the Fall 2025 semester is open.  
Sessions are recorded for ease of viewing at your convenience.
Now back to the show.
Mira's Bio
Mira Dessy is The Ingredient Guru – an author, speaker, Holistic Nutritionist and Real Food Advocate. She emphasizes the importance of a healthy lifestyle through whole foods diets.
After experiencing years of debilitating digestive issues and health challenges, Mira realized the healing strength of food after she learned to eat right – slowly but surely regaining her health. Her recovery and its connection to food and eating made such a powerful impact that she returned to school and earned certification as a Nutrition Educator.
Mira was inspired to share the knowledge she gained on her journey to better health and wrote The Pantry Principle: how to read the label and understand what’s really in your food.
 
Mira’s mission as The Ingredient Guru is to help people feel balanced, healthy, and to support them as they work to achieve their health goals. Mira focuses on education, knowledge, and empowerment coupled with the valuable lessons she learned in her own journey to health to support and encourage us all to eat well and be well. 
 

Eating Disorders in Teens & How to Heal Mental Health.Ep 16 Host Jill Troderman and Guest DieticianParker Nelson 7/30/25

What happens to people when they take their concerns about weight to an emotionally and physically unhealthy place, where an eating disorder may be cultivated?
Struggling with weight is one of the top concerns Americans face. Our youth and adults are now subject to terrible statistics about weight. 2 in 5 are overweight or obese.  
Join Jill Troderman and Registered Dietician, Parker Nelson for this riveting talk about how we think about food and not sabotage ourselves!
According to the NIH "The prevalence of obesity among U.S. adults 20 and over was 41.9% during 2017–March 2020.1 
During the same time, the prevalence of severe obesity among U.S. adults was 9.2%. This means that more than 100 million adults have obesity, and more than 22 million adults have severe obesity."
Healing is possible! Join our show and learn how to manage unhealthy eating patterns and create a joyful relationship with food and eating.  You deserve it!
BIO
Parker Nelson is a registered dietitian with a bachelor's in business marketing and a master's in Applied Nutrition. He currently works as a dietitian at an eating disorder treatment center and works 1-on-1 with individual clients seeking weight management advice and general nutrition counseling. He lives in Northern California with his wife Alexis and his two boys, Collin and Max.
 
Welcome, Parker!
For anyone who wants to lose weight, you are already starting with the mindset that something is wrong – and you need to course correct. Those corrections can be either looked at dauntingly and with fear – like how are you actually going to get to your goal – because it will take a bit not happen overnight – like getting a haircut for a quick upgrade to make your feel better
Or recognize that getting to a healthy weight is a way of life and proceed with joy and excitement – as a positive.
 
Check out Parkers work at https://www.parkernelsonrd.com/
Visit Jill https://santacruzholisticnutrition.com/
Sign up for Jill's new course via IPAK-EDU!!  September Thursday's 1 PM PST Zoom 
Nutrition For Health at Any Age
When does human health begin? Each stage of human development is an opportunity to receive optimal nourishment for optimal health and wellness. Students gain insight into the nutritional needs during each life stage. We explore pre-gestation detoxification strategies, optimal breastfeeding diets, childhood nutrient needs, nutrition for cognitive optimization in adulthood, and protocols for lifestyle diseases. This course provides the infrastructure and tools to implement a holistic approach to your personal and professional lives.
Course Details:
Duration: 13 Weeks
Format: Weekly Zoom lectures
Schedule: Thursdays at 1:00 PM (Pacific Time)
Target Audience: Adult learners, healthcare professionals, educators, and wellness coaches
Prerequisites: None
Grading: Non-graded
Course Overview:
Week 1: Introduction to Nutrition Across the Lifespan
Week 2: Pre-Gestational and Gestational Nutrition (Maternal and Paternal Optimization)
Week 3: Nutritional Requirements from Infancy to Adolescence
Week 4: Adult Nutrition and Lifestyle
Week 5: Nutrition in Older Adults
Week 6: Sourcing Clean and Sustainable Food
Week 7: Dietary Supplements – Benefits and Risks
Week 8: Digestive Health and Aids
Week 9: Healthy Food Preparation Techniques
Week 10: The Role of Condiments and Super Foods in Nutrition
Week 11: Nutrition and Chronic Disease Prevention
Week 12: Integrating Nutrition into Daily Life
Week 13: Final Integration, Capstone Presentations, and Assessment
 
Nutrition For Health at Any Age
 

Medicinal Mushrooms and Motherhood 7/16/25 Ep 15.mp3

Can mycology be the catalyst to living a healthier more vibrant life, starting in motherhood?
We discuss all things mushrooms; their culinary wonders using shiitake, oyster and portobello, all have medicinal properties, their amazing benefits to fertility and sperm health, their role in supporting gut microbiome health, and even the hallucinogenic properties to support mental health. Wow! If you don't eat or use medicinal mushrooms, this interview will inspire you to start taking them now!
The study of fungi, a group that includes the mushrooms and yeasts have been part of human history- in art, in lore, in food, and medicine for ever in our recorded history.
In our modern life, we can now verify scientifically through studies and research what our ancestors have known all along – Mushrooms are super cool!
They live in the dark recesses of the woods and seem sort of magical. Tune in now to learn more!
My wonderful guest today is Dr. Anna Sitkoff
Anna Sitkoff is a licensed naturopathic doctor and medicinal mushroom expert with over a decade of experience, specializing in natural therapies that blend clinical practice with research. As Co-founder and Chief Science Officer of Lucidum Medicinals, she formulates evidence-based mushroom supplements that support immune, lung, and nervous system health.
Widely recognized for her expertise in functional medicine and women’s health, Anna educates practitioners and the public on the therapeutic power of mushrooms. Her experience as a new mother has deepened her focus on postpartum health, driving her mission to provide effective, science-backed natural solutions.
Check out Dr. Anna Sitkoff
https://www.drannasitkoff.com/practice 
 
Visit Jill Troderman host of Feeding the Family schedule your Holistic Nutrition Counseling Session, teaching, upcoming classes or speaking engagements here https://santacruzholisticnutrition.com/
 

How Feeding the Soil Feeds the Family Jill Troderman with guest Paul Gaylon Ep. 14 7/9/25.mp3

Paul Gaylon talks about our need to nurture and feed our soil in our order to create healthy plants to feed our families. 
Where does true health begin? Does it begin in the person, in our foods, in the seed or does true health begin in the soil?
The concept of regenerative farming supports all 4 of these needs for optimal human and planetary health, highlighting the importance of soil biology renewed and continuing life.
 
But healthy soil just doesn’t just happen overnight. To create one inch of topsoil takes nature 100 years. Today, our current agro-farming techniques, deplete and ravish our soils and nutrients. What can we do as homeowners, as a community and how can we support our local farmers and even those on a large scale in creating healthier soil ecosystems?
What lies beneath our feet is pretty cool! Tune in to find out!! Learn more about Paul below. 
Bio
 
Paul likes to be on the cutting edge. As founder and president of Herbal Products & Development, he has studied and researched herbs and plants and has formulated innovative herbal products and whole food concentrates for over 30 years.
 
He an avid reader and researcher with a strong interest in new developments on the herbal and health frontiers. He is dedicated to implementing new concepts in health, nutrition, and herbology. His involvement in new product development in the United States has led him to visit many countries around the world to study and photograph plants and herbs. He has become quite knowledgeable about native and foreign flora. Herbal Products & Development implements Paul's vision of bringing nourishing and effective original formulation and other products that he believes in to market. 
 
Paul has recently become a founding member of a new company, Pacific Plant Nutrients. They have developed a high mineral, potent, and economical nutrient biostimulant (plant fertilizer).
Paul enjoys sharing with people and the community-at-large. He has sponsored and has been involved in many community events including the Hemp Expo '98 in Santa Cruz, when time and current circumstances permit, Paul enjoys going to musical and multi-cultural events. He volunteers his services with First Aid.
Paul's Connections:
https://herbprodarchives.com/
mail:hpadcommunity@gmail.com (Paul)
https://pacificplantnutrients.com/ 
Contact Jill for Nutrition Counseling
email: Jill at Jill Troderman dot Com
https://santacruzholisticnutrition.com/
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So many blessings to you!
XO,
Jill 
 
 
 
 
 

Exploring the Union of Nature and Science in Skincare with host Jill Troderman and guest Aesthetician Donna Cherie Ep. 13 6/25/25

Exploring the Union of Nature and Science in Skincare with host Jill Troderman and guest Aesthetician Donna Cherie Ep. 13 6/25/25
Skin Deep. Soul Soothing.
My next guest, Donna Cherie, says “Your skin tells a story—of resilience, of memory, of healing. “
So what does your skin tell about you, your history, and your lifestyle?
From scars, to wrinkles, to bumps and bruises, from rough skin to silky smooth skin, our outer layer tells a lot about who we are and where we have been.
But at different stages and phases of life, we need to tend to our skin in different ways so we can create the most healthiest skin, from the inside-out and the outside-in.
 
Today we are diving deep into redefining how and why to take care of our skin.
Do conventional treatments work or are we better off using natural products.
What about children and babies? We know they need sunlight to grow, but how much sun is good for their skin, what kinds of sunscreen if any should we use and how can we protect them from the harsh elements?
Today we have a very inspirational and dynamic guest who is passionate about all things skin, Donna’s Cherie!
Donna is a Holistic Aesthetician and devoted advocate for skin health. Her practice is rooted in care—care for your skin, your nervous system, and your sense of peace.
She believes that when we slow down, listen, and nurture with intention, true beauty begins to emerge.
Donna creates skincare experiences that are simple, soothing, and grounded in both nature and science—inviting your skin to heal, and your whole self to glow.
https://donnacherie.com/
Jill@jilltroderman.com  
I hope you enjoy the show!!  XOXO Jill 
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Connecting to the Hive, Must-Know Bee Keeping Lessons From a Homestead Whisperer with Guest Colin George and Host Jill Troderman 6/18/25 Ep.12

Bee Keeping and homesteading are rising trends in North American households. One hundred twenty five years ago most people embraced the homestead lifestyle because it was the only way most folks could survive and thrive.
One family is finding a way to embrace this way of living.  
Today I welcome to the show Colin George, Founder of Honey Do Garden’s, on becoming a bee whisperer, connecting to the hive and to our collective community to recreate that sacred connection to our food and land.
Colin and his wife, Shalray, love the idea of helping to create their own food locally and enjoy bringing their bounty to local markets.  
They have acquired 20 bee hives, fruit trees, chickens and quail and together run the operation collecting honey, eggs and making vinegars. 
It turns out they love it and look forward to interacting with the community!
Honey Do Gardens was created to help encourage local food production and they are pretty inspiring at at!!
Listen in today! Please do like, subscribe to my channel and share!! 
XO Jill 
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