Raising Families with Dr. Jerry Weichman

Nutrition, Body Image & Picky Eating

August 24, 2026·18 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

From picky eating to body image, there are many reasons parents might worry about their children’s nutrition. Today, Dr. Jerry Weichman breaks down some of his top tips for tackling all things nutrition with our teens and preteens. He reminds parents that it’s important not to make food or nutrition about appearances, but instead to focus on small changes that can improve our kids nutrient intake. As a parent to a picky eater himself, Dr. Weichman has great insight on how to address some of the most common eating concerns.    Don’t forget to subscribe to the show as our discussion on the subject has only just begun. Later this week we will be joined by Janiec Dada and of course our wonderful co-host Christina to continue the discussion.     More from Dr. Jerry Weichman   Podcast Website: raisingfamiliespodcast.com   Website: drjerryweichman.com   Instagram: @drjerryweichman   YouTube: @RaisingFamilieswithDrJW   TikTok: @drjerryweichman  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jerry-weichman-ph-d   Facebook: facebook.com/drjerryweichman    Clinic: theweichmanclinic.com    This is a Redd Rock Music Podcast   IG: @reddrockmusic   www.reddrockmusic.com     The content in this video is intended for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional mental health treatment, therapy, or medical advice. Watching this video, leaving a comment, or engaging with this channel does not establish a therapist-client relationship between you and Dr. Jerry Weichman or any other licensed professional. Comments on this website are public and there is no reasonable expectation of privacy for the comments. Dr. Weichman reserves the right to re-publish or quote any comments and posting comments waives any intellectual property rights in those comments.  If you are currently a client of Dr. Weichman's practice, engaging publicly in the comments or on social media related to this channel may affect the confidentiality of your therapeutic relationship. Please speak with Dr. Weichman directly before interacting publicly. Dr. Weichman requests that clients do not engage publicly in the comments.  If you or someone you know is in crisis or experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988, or visit 988lifeline.org. For emergencies, call 911.  Dr. Jerry Weichman is a licensed clinical psychologist in the State of California (PSY20346). 1122 Bristol St. Costa Mesa, CA 92626. Licensure information is available through the California Board of Psychology https://www.psychology.ca.gov/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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