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5 Steps to Build Confidence & Navigate Food Allergy Vulnerabilities

5/14/2020

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The latest podcast episode of Exploring Food Allergy Families was inspired by stories I've read about within food allergy support groups, experiences my clients (and I) have had, and of course, Brene Brown! You truly can't explore the topic of vulnerability without including what Brene's research has unveiled.
Vulnerability felt like an important topic to begin discussing because the truth is, we will all feel feelings of vulnerability throughout our lives. When we fall in love. When we put ourselves out there for others to see. And of course, when we navigate life with food allergies or other allergic conditions. 
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This 15-minute episode covers the following aspects of vulnerability:
  • The standard definition versus Brene Brown's definition
  • HOW and IF weakness plays a role in vulnerability
  • Real life examples from Brene's research
  • What role time plays in vulnerability and lack of confidence in managing allergies
  • Food allergy-related vulnerability examples
  • 5 steps to work WITH vulnerability rather than AGAINST it
You can find Episode 03 here. Missed the other episodes covering the intro to the podcast (4 mins), and what survey responses from 90 food allergy dads revealed (26 mins)?

Find them here via the podcast website, or find Exploring Food Allergy Families on your favorite podcast app!
Additionally, below is the "Take Home Challenge" handout associated with Episode 03, which can also be found in the "Exploring Food Allergy Families Podcast - Take Home Challenge" section of the Food Allergy Mental Health Resource page.

And while it may be tempting to just read the handout without listening to the episode, the additional context within the episode is extremely helpful as well! 
5 Steps to Navigate Vulnerability & Food Allergies (Handout)
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Exploring Food Allergy Dads' Experiences: Survey Results

5/4/2020

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As a family therapy-trained licensed therapist, I often find myself wondering about the systems in which we live. The family system, the community system, and beyond. Furthermore, I find it valuable to gain an understanding of how each system works, and how each member feels and navigates their role - especially within the family system. 

Last year, I shared survey results exploring how non-allergic siblings felt. Recently, I became more curious about how dads perceived their experiences as food allergy parents. So, rather than trying to assume, I decided to go straight to the source: the dads! Below are the results from this anonymous survey.

In addition to reading through these responses, be sure to check out episode 2 of the Exploring Food Allergy Families podcast, where themes from this survey are discussed. Additionally, you won't want to miss an upcoming episode where I chat openly and honestly with an experienced food allergy dad. 

Question #1:

​Do you feel food allergy dads speak up enough about
​their experiences parenting a child with food allergies?
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​Question #2: 

As a dad, what's one of the hardest things about managing your child's food allergy?


Question #3: 

Is there an aspect of food allergy management that you feel
YOU manage better ​or more confidently than your partner/spouse does?


Question #4: 

Is there an aspect of food allergy management that you feel
​YOUR PARTNER/SPOUSE manages better or more confidently than you do?


Question #5: 

What is one food allergy management guideline or decision that you
​and your spouse/partner don’t always agree on?
(i.e. comfort level about eating at restaurants or eating may contains)


Question #6: 

What would be one tip/piece of advice you’d share with dads of a ​newly diagnosed child?


Question #7: 

Please share anything else you think would be helpful to know about being a dad to a  food allergic child. (Thank you for your time!)

COMMUNITY QUESTIONS: 
If you’re a dad reading this or listening to episode two of the podcast, did you feel these results aligned with your own experiences?

Or did these themes seem to fit with your partner’s experiences? 



Check out these additional resources: 
  • The Food Allergy Counselor Directory
  • Food Allergy Mental Health Resource page
  • The Exploring Food Allergy Families podcast
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New Podcast: Exploring Food Allergy Families

4/25/2020

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I'm very excited about this announcement. Not only does it relate to topics I am passionate about, but it's also a resource that I think will be enjoyable to listen to and learn from. 
Introducing.....
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So why did I create this podcast? 

Well, you'll have to listen to the brief preview episode to hear that answer!

But I'll share why I think you'll enjoy this new podcast....

Exploring Food Allergy Families
 is a podcast with real talk, relatable conversations, and practical tips focused on navigating the impacts that food allergies have on families, mental health, and emotional well-being. 
Building resilience and an empowered mindset are key pillars of this podcast. 

With episode lengths of 30 minutes or less, they're perfect to listen to while going for a run, walking the dog, or enjoying a cup of coffee in the morning (or wine at night)! 

This podcast aims to share and explore: 
  • "Bite size" chunks of knowledge on various topics, with tips you can use
  • Interviews with allergy-informed allied and mental healthcare providers 
  • Guidance on a variety of food allergy, relationship, and life stresses
  • New thought processes that help you co-exist with or flip inner worry voices 
  • Strategies to assess and address increased anxiety, emotions, and stress 
  • Perspectives on how food allergies impact family systems and relationships
  • Building an empowered mindset to help gain confidence and build resilience
  • Honest conversations with families at various stages of their allergy journey
  • Reassurance that you're not alone in your thoughts and feelings
  • Parenting guidance to help determine if you're on track with food allergy parenting goals in different stages of development
  • Fun chats, because sometimes we just need to lighten the mood and laugh
  • And SO much more, because this is just the beginning!

Also, for episodes focused on skill-building and strategies, there will be additional follow up resources available on this website for those topics, should you want to apply and practice the concepts discussed. 
So there you have it! Check out the first episode - a short preview and introduction, which explains why I decided this podcast was so important.

Then be sure to subscribe to Exploring Food Allergy Families (wherever you listen to podcasts) so you don't miss future episodes!

Trust me, you won't want to miss any episodes, especially the next one, Exploring Food Allergy Dads' Experiences, where I will share insights from the recent survey, relevant guidance/tips, and chat with one of these amazing food allergy dads!
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​So, let's explore food allergy families together!
 
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Podcast Episode site: https://exploringfoodallergyfamilies.buzzsprout.com/
Podcast Info: www.FoodAllergyFamilies.com (or Podcast section on this website )

- Your feedback is a gift that I truly value, so please feel free to share thoughts, topic ideas,
​or feedback on whether topics explored on the podcast have been helpful. - 

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