Best Egg Allergy Podcasts (2024)

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PART II: INATTENTIONAL BLINDNESS: Is that an Invisible Gorilla, or are you just happy to see me? 26:43

1M ago26:43

26:43

Part 2 of our episode EXPOSING the invisible gorilla theory, and now that we have broken it, no more research will be able to be conducted because of "demand characteristics" or something. Because we are just such a big huge podcast that every single person in the world will become academically compromised after listening to our episode. Thoughts a…

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Transforming Food Allergy Management in Children: A Deep Dive into Oral Immunotherapy with Dr. Richard Wasserman 47:03

1M ago47:03

47:03

Oral immunotherapy (OIT) has revolutionized the way we manage food allergies in children. Join Dr. Alice Hoyt as she interviews Dr. Richard Wasserman, a true pioneer in this groundbreaking treatment. Dr. Wasserman shares his journey on how and why he started offering OIT to patients over 15 years ago. Dr. Hoyt and Dr. Wasserman discuss the history …

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PART I INATTENTIONAL BLINDNESS: Is that an Invisible Gorilla, or are you just happy to see me? 33:08

1M ago33:08

33:08

Did you know that there are invisible gorillas all around us? They are the ones that steal our socks and hearts and make us stay in love with our exes longer than the norm. They are also the ones that post the misinformation online the first time and don’t cite their sources. Darn you invisible gorillas Inattentional blindness is the reason that th…

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ALLERGIES PART II: Nut Free Zone? I sure hope it does 36:43

2M ago36:43

36:43

Part 2 of my rant/ hyper fixation on my favourite topic of science, and that is Allergies! Our seemingly failing immune response, could it really be a way to protect us against worms, toxins, fungi? Or is it an emerging response to the world of hyper hygiene and eating less dirt? Unforch I yapped too long and there is a part 1 that you may have mis…

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ALLERGIES PART I: Nut free zone? I sure hope it does 37:21

2M ago37:21

37:21

Are you excited cause I'm excited? Why am I so excited I hear you ask? Because we get to talk about one of my favourite science topics and that is ALLERGIES! Our seemingly failing immune response, could it really be a way to protect us against worms, toxins, fungi? Or is it an emerging response to the world of hyper hygiene and eating less dirt? We…

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MYOPIA vs INTELLIGENCE PART II: The only important chicken vs egg story 34:09

2M ago34:09

34:09

Part 2 of our discussion of myopia and intelligence! The origins of life and love and sight and who we are, all questions we have had about the universe. Well today we answer the one question we all had once and didn’t dwell on (but we did), and that is the contentious link between myopia (short sightedness) and intelligence. The sound recording is…

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MYOPIA vs INTELLIGENCE PART I: The only important chicken vs egg story 37:32

2M ago37:32

37:32

The origins of life and love and sight and who we are, all questions we have had about the universe. Well today we answer the one question we all had once and didn’t dwell on (but we did), and that is the contentious link between myopia (short sightedness) and intelligence. The sound recording is unfortunately less than optimal because the individu…

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TATTOOS PART II: Ink your skin with Hot Science to win BIG 35:07

3M ago35:07

35:07

Welcome to the second part of the tattoo ep! If you are new here please kindly listen to the first one to get an 'ink'ling of what's in that dye, and how tattoos even stay in our skin! Too tattoo or not too tattoo that is indeed the question that we intend to answer in this weeks episode of Hot Science! What is a tattoo, what is in the dye, how doe…

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TATTOOS PART I: Ink your skin with Hot Science to win BIG 39:48

3M ago39:48

39:48

Too tattoo or not too tattoo that is indeed the question that we intend to answer in this weeks episode of Hot Science! What is a tattoo, what is in the dye, how does it stay in our skin and are there any potential repercussions that could mean we are up stream with only the image of a paddle to get us out. We talk a whole lot and were way too jovi…

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Bonus Ep: Before you throw out the box with the tampons.... 22:32

3M ago22:32

22:32

Helllooo everyone, and you're welcome xxx Enjoy my deep dive on the recent study out about Tampons and presence of metals! Hopefully it helps give some much needed context to the study that has been missing in the headlines! Study reference: Shearston, J.A. et al. (2024) ‘Tampons as a source of exposure to metal(loid)s’, Environment International, …

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Confirming Your Child's Food Allergy Diagnosis: The Power of Ingestion Challenges 26:39

3M ago26:39

26:39

What is the gold standard in diagnosing an anaphylactic food allergy? It's not a skin test. It's not a blood test. It's an ingestion challenge. In this episode,Dr. Alice Hoyt discusses the critical role of ingestion challenges when it comes to accurately diagnosing IgE-mediated food allergies. By consuming the suspected allergen under the careful s…

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BOREDOM PART II: Mum said that if you're bored, you have to listen to our episode 40:14

3M ago40:14

40:14

PART 2 on our discussion of boredom! Boredom boredom boredom, listening to Tyler the Creator while watching Netflix, while doing a puzzle, while painting your toenails- we've all been there. And quite frankly some of you are probably right there now, and to let you in on a little secret, I painted my toes too while editing this ep xx. Is boredom so…

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BOREDOM PART I: Mum said that if you're bored, you have to listen to our episode 36:50

3M ago36:50

36:50

PART 1 on our discussion of boredom! Boredom boredom boredom, listening to Tyler the Creator while watching Netflix, while doing a puzzle, while painting your toenails- we've all been there. And quite frankly some of you are probably right there now, and to let you in on a little secret, I painted my toes too while editing this ep xx. Is boredom so…

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ISOTRETINOIN PART II: Let me Accutane you 36:42

4M ago36:42

36:42

TRIGGER WARNING: we discuss depression and suicide in this episode (from a statistically and analytical perspective) If this raises issues with you please reach out to Lifeline 13 11 14. Our second instalment of the isotretinoin (accutane) episode! Here we discuss the potential ramifications of going on accutane and dive into the strength of the me…

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ISOTRETINOIN PART I: Let me Accutane you 35:28

4M ago35:28

35:28

Everything (or nearly everything) you wanted to know about Accutane! The skin care drug that keeps the acne away, by daily stealing of your sebaceous gland cells and their oil. Have you been on Accutane or want to? Want to feel seen in your joint pain, sunburn, chapped lips? Join the very exclusive club only joined by many teenagers and adults alik…

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RETINOL PART II: The Art of knowing what you are putting on your skin 44:18

4M ago44:18

44:18

For the second part of our Retinol episode, we bring you what does retinol actually do to our skin and how can we discern good and troublesome information about skincare. We bring you the first segment of "check your cognitive bias babe" which helps break down the first few google search results when conducting your own research so you can be both …

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RETINOL PART 1: The art of knowing what you are putting on your skin 43:58

4M ago43:58

43:58

For the third episode of "What you don’t know might kill you" we bring you the fixation of any tiktok skin care girly: RETINOL. The skin care product taking the world by a storm for its potent anti aging effects; we uncover in this preliminary episode (because we yapped too hard and had to split it in half) what is retinol, where does it come from,…

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From Taking Dye a Little Too Literally: A History of Food Colourants 38:54

5M ago38:54

38:54

A little bonus instalment of 'What you Don't Know Might Kill You' using all the unused research uncovered for the last episode. Since no knowledge acquired is wasted, I am making it available to clutter your brain space as well! Loz is currently soaking up the very last of summer (?) in Fiji, so this is a solo episode to ensure our hot scientists a…

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ADHD: Did i just Drink the Red Cool-Aid 1:05:00

5M ago1:05:00

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For the second instalment of "what you don't know might kill you", we talk all things food colourings and its mildly suspicious link to ADHD? Is there a link, or are we just drinking someone else's (brown) cool-aid; the anti-artificial agenda trying to ruin our fun and make our children normal brained :( Join us as we unpack the ever forgotten nuan…

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MSG: Is there anything wrong with a meal, a succulent chinese meal? 57:59

5M ago57:59

57:59

The first episode of our series: What you don't know might harm you, we're talking all things that salty umami goodness MSG! Monosodium glutamate; a well contested and well stigmatised compound is now well and truely researched, and we hope you enjoy the science! References can be found at the link below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mz_DWw3…

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Unpacking the Newest Anaphylaxis Practice Parameters with Dr. Dave Stukus: Expert Insights into Anaphylaxis Management 21:13

6M ago21:13

21:13

Anaphylaxis is a a severe allergic reaction. How allergists manage anaphylaxis and how they advise their patients to manage anaphylaxis can mean the difference between life or death. That medical decision-making needs to be shared and have a foundation of evidence. In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Alice Hoyt discusses the newest updates to the A…

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A New Option for Food Allergy Families: Xolair Prevents Severe Allergic Reactions to Foods 27:59

7M ago27:59

27:59

In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Alice Hoyt, the caring doctor voice behind the Food Allergy and Your Kiddo Show, and the eminent Dr. Dave Stukus, a trailblazer from Nationwide Children's Hospital, unpack the exciting news about Xolair (omalizumab). After two decades of lending a helping hand to asthma sufferers, Xolair is now FDA-approved to comba…

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Real Questions Asked On Social Media about Food Allergies 37:25

8M ago37:25

37:25

Have you ever posted a food allergy question on social? Don't miss this episode in which Pam poses real food allergy questions from social media to Dr. Hoyt! What's your food allergy question? Subscribe to our newsletter to ask your questions! Looking for one-on-one time with a food allergist to finally get your food allergy questions answered? Sig…

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OIT: All You Need to Know in Under 10 Minutes 10:23

8M ago10:23

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Take a deep dive into the world of oral immunotherapy with Dr. Alice Hoyt, a trusted board-certified allergist and mother, and Pam Lestage, a devoted mom navigating food allergies. They break down the essentials of OIT — from understanding what it is to exploring the risks and benefits. Whether you're an OIT skeptic or enthusiastic supporter, this …

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Don't set a resolution - do this instead for you and your kiddo with food allergies. 11:57

9M ago11:57

11:57

With the new year comes the talk of New Year's resolutions. Dr. Hoyt loves goal-setting but not with the traditional "resolution" type of goal-setting. Tune in to this episode to learn Dr. Hoyt's 3-step plan for making effective plans for the New Year and how these simple steps can help you and your kiddo with food allergies. What's your food aller…

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Can SLIT induce remission in babies and littles with peanut allergies? 35:13

10M ago35:13

35:13

Dr. Alice Hoyt interviews Dr. Edwin Kim about his research in sublingual immunotherapy in children with peanut allergies. Guest Dr. Edwin Kim Dr. Kim is a renowned pediatric allergist and immunologist who has extensive experience in treating children with food allergies. In this episode, he shares his research on sublingual immunotherapy, a method …

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Food Allergies and Shared Decision-Making: What Parents Need to Know 24:33

11M ago24:33

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Food allergy is a complex medical condition, so it's no surprise that navigating life with food allergies can be challenging. Shared decision-making can help. Join Dr. Alice Hoyt as she interviews colleague Dr. Sakina Bajowala on shared decision-making, especially as it pertains to food allergies and immunotherapy. What's your food allergy question…

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The Risks of OIT and SLIT in Food Allergy - What You Need to Know 28:20

1y ago28:20

28:20

If you have heard of OIT or SLIT (oral immunotherapy and sublingual immunotherapy, respectively), then you've probably wondered how these therapies treat food allergies and, if they are so great, why isn't everyone doing them? Well, in part, it's due to potential risks, but there are also some other factors to consider. Join Dr. Hoyt as she discuss…

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An Easy Approach to Early Food Allergen Introduction with Dr. Katie Marks Cogan 36:02

1y ago36:02

36:02

Did you know that many food allergies can be prevented? Early introduction of potentially allergenic foods, such as peanuts, can actually prevent the development of food allergies. Awesome, right? But how exactly are you supposed to feed a baby peanuts? You aren't - peanuts themselves absolutely are a choking hazard, so you have to use a developmen…

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"How long will my kiddo be on OIT?" - 5 Minutes with a Food Allergist 5:49

1y ago5:49

5:49

On this episode of Food Allergy and Your Kiddo's 5 Minutes with a Food Allergist, Dr. Alice Hoyt answers a dad's question about how long kiddos are on OIT. What's your food allergy question? Subscribe to our newsletter to ask your questions! Looking for one-on-one time with a food allergist to finally get your food allergy questions answered? Sign …

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How to be a Food Allergy-Informed Parent 41:26

1+ y ago41:26

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Are you wondering, "Do I really know what I need to know to best parent my kiddo who has food allergies?" Wonder no more. In this episode, Dr. Hoyt and Pam discuss the 3 must-do's to be an amazing, food allergy-informed parent! What's your food allergy question? Subscribe to our newsletter to ask your questions! Looking for one-on-one time with a f…

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What to Expect at Your Kiddo's Food Allergy Appointment 30:23

1+ y ago30:23

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When you are waiting for your kiddo's allergy appointment, you may be wondering what to expect at the appointment. Will the doctor do allergy testing that day? How should you prepare your kiddo? In this episode, Pam and Dr. Hoyt discuss the 3 stages of most food allergy appointments. Don't miss this tactical, informative, peace-of-mind-providing di…

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After an Allergic Reaction: 4 Steps to Being Prepared (and How to Have Some Peace of Mind!) before Your First Food Allergy Appointment 34:53

1+ y ago34:53

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Food allergy reactions can be super scary, especially the first reaction when you haven't seen an allergist and have so so so many questions. Has that happened to you? Tune in to this episode in which food allergy mama Pam and board-certified allergist Dr. Alice Hoyt share their 4 steps to feeling comfortable during that time of limbo between react…

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Fun, Screen-Free Activities to Keep Kiddos Occupied During Long Appointments 41:41

2y ago41:41

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Long appointments can be challenging for kiddos and for parents. How do you keep kiddos occupied without allowing them to stare at a screen for hours? Tune in to this episode to hear Dr. Hoyt and Pam talk with the Dr. Betty Choi about her top tips for fun, appointment activities that don't involve a screen! Join our FREE newsletter to submit YOUR q…

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Dr. Hoyt talks all things Oral Immunotherapy (OIT) and Sublingual Immunotherapy (SLIT) with Dr. Hugh Windom 45:09

2y ago45:09

45:09

OIT and SLIT are two relatively new ways to treat food allergies, but are they the right approach for every patient? Tune in to the great discussion in which Dr. Alice Hoyt discusses all things OIT and SLIT with her fellow OIT-allergist colleague Dr. Hugh Windom. What they say may surprise you! Don't miss Dr. Hoyt's newest food allergy course: Oral…

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The Eczema Episode! (Part 2) 34:16

2y ago34:16

34:16

There's absolutely a strong connection between eczema and food allergies, that connection may not be what you think it is! Read this post to learn how these two conditions are related... Tune in to this second part of our eczema-focused episode where Pam and Dr. Hoyt answer YOUR questions on all things eczema! Join our FREE newsletter and submit YO…

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The Eczema Episode! (Part 1) 47:17

2y ago47:17

47:17

If you have a child with eczema or food allergy or both, chances are you've wondered what causes these two disorders. In fact, there's absolutely a strong connection between the two. But that connection may not be what you think it is... Tune in to this episode of the podcast where Pam and Dr. Hoyt answer YOUR questions on all things eczema! What's…

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Preventing Nut Allergies, One Puff At A Time! 46:02

2y ago46:02

46:02

Does the thought of your child developing a nut allergy keep you up at night? If so, you're not alone. Nut allergies can be life-threatening, and they can dramatically impact a child's entire family. But there is good news: some food allergies CAN BE PREVENTED. Tune in to this episode to learn more about "early introduction" of foods and one mom's …

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3 back-to-school strategies for food allergy families 30:50

2y ago30:50

30:50

Back-to-school time can be both exciting and nerve-wracking, especially for food allergy families. Meeting new teachers and starting new classes can be stressful enough, but add food allergy management to the mix, and the worry factor can jump ten-fold. But rest easy! Food allergy mom Pam Lestage and food allergist Dr. Hoyt recently discussed their…

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Inside the Mind of a Food Allergist: Classifying Adverse Reactions to Foods 37:25

2+ y ago37:25

37:25

Have you ever wondered what an allergist is really thinking when that allergist is asking very specific, particular questions about your kiddo's reaction to a food? That's because the allergist is trying to determine the underlying type of reaction. While some adverse reactions to foods are food allergies, other reactions are not immune-mediated an…

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Top 3 Tips for an Awesome Summer with Food Allergies 27:44

2+ y ago27:44

27:44

Are you excited about summer? (We sure are!!!) And with summer come new yet familiar challenges regarding food allergies. Tune in to this fantastic, tactical episode in which Pam and Dr. Hoyt discuss their top 3 must-do's to have a wonderful, safe, low-stress summer. SPOILER ALERT: it's all about being prepared! Stop wondering about food allergy te…

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Bonus Episode! Seasonal allergies have met their match with this treatment plan! 17:33

2+ y ago17:33

17:33

*The information in this and all episodes is for educational purposes only and is NOT medical advice. Talk with your doctor before starting any regimen.* Do seasonal allergies get you down? Is the itchy/drippy/sneezy just over-the-top? And are you tired of staring at all those meds in the allergy aisle without really knowing what any of them really…

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All About Oral Immunotherapy with Dr. Hugh Windom 44:48

2+ y ago44:48

44:48

*We apologize in advance for the sound quality and plan to re-record a similar episode soon. So why did we post this? Well, there is a LOT of good info in this episode, so we decided to make it available to you even though it does not meet our standard for sound quality.* If your kiddo has a food allergy, you may have heard about OIT. What is OIT? …

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FPIES with Dr. Anna Nowak-Wegrzyn 33:16

2+ y ago33:16

33:16

If you have a child with a food allergy, you've likely heard of IgE-mediated food allergies. But there's another type of food allergy that is less well-known - FPIES. Although FPIES is not an IgE-mediated food allergy, it can still be a severe and potentially life-threatening condition. On this episode of the podcast, Dr. Hoyt interviews THE WORLD …

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How to Prepare Your Kiddo's Babysitter to Manage Food Allergies 34:02

2+ y ago34:02

34:02

Leaving your child in someone else's care can be difficult, especially if your child has a special medical need like a food allergy. In this episode, Pam and Dr. Hoyt discuss strategies to find the right person to babysit or nanny your kiddo and to prepare that person to manage food allergies. Plus, check out their Babysitter Guide, a tool you shou…

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Where does your state land on stock epinephrine laws? 30:04

2+ y ago30:04

30:04

Stock epinephrine saves lives. What is "stock epi" ? It's epinephrine prescribed to an individual or, more commonly, to an entity to be used in case of an allergy emergency, such as when someone is having anaphylaxis but does not have their own epinephrine auto-injector. In this episode, Dr. Hoyt interviews her mentee (future doctor) Maddie Oxford …

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Top 3 Food Allergy Strategies for Pediatricians 31:00

3y ago31:00

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A good pediatrician is such a blessing to a family. Pediatricians have to know so much about so much! And thank goodness they do because they help keep kiddos safe! On this episode of the podcast, Pam and Dr. Hoyt discuss their top 3 strategies for pediatricians when it comes to food allergies. If you are a pediatrician or you have a kiddo who sees…

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A New Approach to Practicing Food Allergy 30:07

3y ago30:07

30:07

Have you ever wondered how your allergist approaches his/her allergy practice? In this episode, Pam interviews Dr. Hoyt about how and why she decided to open her own food allergy practice and why she believes that integrated, comprehensive care navigation and mental health support are critical components of her practice. This "behind the scenes" ep…

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Food Allergy 101, Teacher Edition! 29:34

3y ago29:34

29:34

We all know that teachers can make a significant impact on the lives of the children they teach. Some of the greatest teachers are the ones who make you feel like you matter in their classroom and that you can achieve anything you set your mind to doing. We recorded this episode with those amazing teachers in mind! As teachers spend countless hours…

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How to make fall festive for everyone with a teal pumpkin! 25:45

3y ago25:45

25:45

It's fall! That means kiddos are getting exciting for trick-or-treating, and parents may be wondering what treats to hand out. If you know a kiddo with food allergy, there's an easy way to help them also have a super fun experience while staying safe. Tune in to this episode to learn all that plus Dr. Hoyt's and Pam's strategies for a safe evening …

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