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Brittyn Coleman, MS, RDN/LD, is a distinguished Registered Dietitian and Autism Nutrition Expert, known for her innovative, sensory-friendly feeding approach to nutrition for children on the autism spectrum. As the founder of the Nourishing Autism Collective, and as an autism sibling herself, Brittyn brings both professional expertise and personal understanding to her work. She empowers families with her expert guidance, helping children receive essential nutrients for optimal health and…

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89. This ONE Change Totally Transformed Their Christmas - a Holiday Visual Board with Ali Grossman

In this episode of The Nourishing Autism Podcast, Brittyn is joined by Ali Grossman, an amazing member of the Nourishing Autism Collective, mom of three autistic boys, former teacher and school counselor, and neurodiversity-affirming advocate for families. Ali shares her family's feeding journey, the progress her twins have made over time, and the game-changing Christmas visual board she created…

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88. Making Mealtimes Easier for Sensory-Sensitive Kids: Insights from Emily, The Simple OT

This week on The Nourishing Autism Podcast, Brittyn sits down with pediatric occupational therapist (OT) and content creator Emily, that also goes by The Simple OT, a third-generation OT who brings a strong sensory-informed lens to everything she does. Emily is trained in The SOS Approach to Feeding and has worked across early intervention, school, and outpatient settings, and she brings years of…

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87. A Quick Pep Talk for Thanksgiving (It's Okay If They Only Eat the Rolls)

Access the Food Hopper presale: 👉 Visit foodhopper.co 👉 Or text HOP to (303) 219-3393 Happy Thanksgiving! In this episode of The Nourishing Autism Podcast , Brittyn shares the reassurance you need heading into one of the most overwhelming food days of the year. Listen in to hear about the emotional weight holidays can carry: family comments, unpredictable routines, sensory overload, and the…

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86. The #1 Mistake Parents Make When Tracking Feeding Progress

My new app - Food Hopper - goes on presale next week! Get early access to presale by joining the email or text waitlist! Text: Send the word HOP to (303) 219-3393 or visit www.foodhopper.co/text Email: Visit www.foodhopper.co to join the email waitlist If you've been trying to expand your child's diet and it feels like nothing is changing, this episode is for you. We'll unpack why progress with…

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85. The Mental Load of Selective Eating

In this week's episode of The Nourishing Autism Podcast , Brittyn unpacks something every parent of a selective eater knows all too well: the mental load of feeding your child . She talks about the constant thoughts swirling in your head: preferred foods, burned-out foods, new ideas you hope might work, meal-planning for the whole family, and the fear of losing a food that used to be accepted.…

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84. Decoding Your Child's Favorite Foods: What They're Really Telling You

In this episode of The Nourishing Autism Podcast , Brittyn shares all about how to understand why your child keeps returning to those same familiar foods. Instead of wondering why they only want beige and crunchy foods, this episode helps you see those choices as clues that can tell you a lot about what feels safe and manageable for your child's sensory system. You'll hear how textures,…

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83. Halloween & Autism: Managing Candy, Sensory Sensitivities, and Selective Eating

In this episode of The Nourishing Autism Podcast , Brittyn is getting you ready for Halloween: sensory challenges, candy overload, costumes, excitement, and all. You'll hear all about blood sugar - why big behaviors around candy aren't "random", how low blood sugar can cause meltdowns or dysregulation, and simple ways to steady things with balanced nutrition before the festivities begin. You'll…

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82. I'm Launching an App for Selective Eaters! Meet: Food Hopper

👉🏼 Join the waitlist and get early access to the app HERE! In this episode of the Nourishing Autism Podcast, Brittyn shares a very special announcement: she's launching her very own app for parents of selective eaters! 🎉 Introducing Food Hopper : the first-ever app that helps parents discover new foods for their child based on sensory profile AND nutrition needs!🥦 Listen in as Brittyn takes…

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81. My Daughter's Eczema Journey: What's Actually Working (And the Emotional Toll)

In this deeply personal episode of The Nourishing Autism Podcast , Brittyn opens up about her daughter Nora's intense journey with eczema, from hospital stays and repeated flare-ups to the emotional toll of feeling unseen by conventional medicine. You'll hear the reality of navigating trial-and-error of diet changes, the search for answers in both functional and conventional healthcare, and the…

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80. SPD and Selective Eating (for SPD Awareness in October)

October is Sensory Processing Disorder Awareness Month! In this episode of The Nourishing Autism Podcast , Brittyn breaks down the real reason behind selective eating for kids with SPD. You'll learn how sensory overwhelm can lead to a narrow list of "safe foods", why that matters for your child's nutrition, and what simple steps you can take to create calm, low-pressure mealtimes that honor your…

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