Feeding Families is a part of the EcoParent Podcast Network: https://www.ecoparent.ca/podcasts

About the Episode:

Have you heard about eating for your genetics? Dr Gibson is an expert in nutrigenomics - the intersection between our genes and our nutrition. She’s also mom to two boys, one of whom struggled severely with Tics in his younger years. In this episode, Jess and Dr Gibson talk about the connection between food and neurological disorders like Tics/Tourettes as they relate to genetics. They also discuss how Dr Gibson overcame some of the very real challenges of raising kids with certain food/feeding needs.

Some of what we covered:
Why food affects conditions like tics and Tourettes
Which gene variants are important to consider for development and function
Functional tests she likes to use to give guidance and cut down on trial and error
How to help your kids understand their biology and unique nutritional needs
Why food quality and chemicals are important to consider
Her advice on the first step a family should take if their child has tics or Tourette’s

Your guest, Dr Piper Gibson:

Piper Gibson is a Doctor of Advanced Holistic Nutrition, a Traditional Naturopathic Doctor, and is a Board Certified Doctor of Natural Medicine. She founded Regenerating Health and created the Foundations to Flourish program to teach parents how to restore their child's health in the face of confusing and worrying diagnoses like ADHD, Tics/Tourette's, Anxiety, SPD, and ASD. She is also an expert in nutrigenomics and is the Corporate Educator for GX Sciences.

Links:

https://www.regenerating.health/

Podcast Network overview:

The EcoParent Podcast Network helps busy families live a healthier, greener lifestyle. Our host experts are imperfect, real, busy parents just like you who share ways to lower our collective carbon footprint and practical strategies that make a difference to your family’s health, the planet and to our children’s future. We offer raw, honest conversations and actionable advice in the following six areas: pregnancy & birth, pediatric wellness, kids nutrition, healthy home, beauty, and parenting. Join us and get inspired to live a more sustainable, healthy life!

Feeding Families Podcast:

Feeding a family has become tough work. But no matter who you are and where you are, I’m pretty sure you and I want the same thing - to build strong mental and physical health in our kids, and set them up for a bright future. In our episodes we break down the nuts & bolts of kids’ nutrition so you know what you need to know, and we also bring you inspiring food stories and practical strategies so you can overcome real-life food challenges shared by parents everywhere. We want you to leave with more clarity, new ideas, inspiration - but most importantly - my guests and I want you to develop unwavering confidence in the food decisions you make every day.

About your Host, Jess Sherman MEd, FDN-P, RHN:

Jess is a Family Health Educator and mother of three focused on nutrition for brain health and resilience in kids. She uses her training as a certified teacher, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, and Holistic Nutritionist to improve the lives of children with learning differences, anxiety, ADHD, autism and mood disorders by helping their parents uproot hidden stress and nourish deeply. Her book, Raising Resilience, and her online resources - Calm & Clear Kids and the Resilience Roadmap - have reached families all over the world.

Links for Jess:
www.JessSherman.com
www.RaisingResilienceCommunity.com
instagram.com/Jess.Sherman_RaisingResilience

To learn how Jess helps families minimize symptoms of ADHD, ADD, anxiety, moodiness and set their kids up for strong health, development and resilience visit: https://www.jesssherman.com/coaching

Partnerships

Audio magic on this episode was performed by the incredible Kattie Laur.

This pilot episode was made possible with support from Ontario Creates.