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Don't Feed the Fear

Amanda Whitehouse, Ph.D.

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Welcome to "Don't Feed the Fear," where licensed psychologist Dr. Amanda Whitehouse offers expert guidance on managing the social and emotional challenges of food allergies and related conditions. Tune in for compassionate advice, practical strategies, and inspiring stories to help you navigate anxiety and trauma with confidence and resilience. For more info on resources from Dr. Whitehouse, go to www.DrAmandaWhitehouse.com Theme song: The Doghouse by Kyle Dine, www.kyledine.com Used with pe ...
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Send us a text Destiny Davis, the Chronic Illness Therapist, joins me to discuss the powerful connection between attachment styles and coping mechanisms for managing food allergy anxiety and trauma. Together, we explore how attachment patterns—secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganized—influence emotional regulation and stress responses in individ…
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Send us a text In our summer book club, meet children’s book author Emily Reed, who channeled her own anxiety about her son’s food allergies into a book to teach him confidence and self-advocacy. Emily and I dive deep into her journey as a mother navigating the complexities of having two kids with food allergies and FPIES, the fears and guilt that …
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Send us a text Food Allergy Bravery Clinic | Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (chop.edu) What is Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)?: Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder - NEDA (nationaleatingdisorders.org) Three things: 1. After Anaphylaxis resource: Cards (mountsinai.org) 2. Tell your story to a safe, trusted person, all t…
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Send us a text 3 Action Steps: 1. Request my Epi Confidence Weekend Challenge FREEBIE at www.DrAmandaWhitehouse.com/connect 2. Make an appointment with your allergist to review any questions about epinephrine use FARE Allergy Action Plan: https://www.foodallergy.org/media/935/download 3. Join me for my Epi Experts Group 4-week small group, virtual …
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Send us a text In this inspiring episode, I sit down with a remarkable musician and educator Kyle Dine who has turned his personal challenges with food allergies into a powerful platform for awareness and advocacy. Join us as Kyle shares his journey of living with food allergies, from his own struggles in childhood to becoming a confident advocate.…
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Send us a text In our first episode, let's dive into the intricate connection between food allergy anxiety, trauma, and the autonomic nervous system. For those living with food allergies, the fear of accidental exposure and the potential for life-threatening reactions can create a pervasive sense of anxiety and trauma. But why does this happen, wha…
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