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Food, iPads & Childhood Obesity with Dr. Cayla Bronicheski, ND

Jeanette Titus & Victoria Gasparini

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Childhood obesity is one of the most important health conversations we are not having enough of, and when we do talk about it, it is often filled with shame, blame, and oversimplified advice.

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Cayla Bronicheski, a naturopathic doctor based in Sudbury, Ontario, to unpack childhood obesity through a more nuanced and compassionate lens.

We talk about why childhood obesity rates have increased, what the “obesogenic environment” actually means, how food access, cost of living, screen time, school schedules, daycare settings, and family stress all play a role, and why this conversation can never just be about willpower or parenting.

We also get into BMI, how clinicians should approach weight-related conversations with kids and parents, the risks of weight stigma, and how to support a child’s health without increasing the risk of disordered eating.

Plus, Dr. Cayla shares practical tips for parents around breakfast, picky eating, grocery shopping, frozen foods, snacks, movement, screen time, and creating healthy family habits without moralizing food.

In this episode, we cover:

  •  Why childhood obesity is a multifactorial issue 
  •  How BMI should and should not be used in kids 
  •  How to talk about weight without causing shame 
  •  The role of screen time, sleep, movement, and food environment 
  •  Practical nutrition tips for busy families 
  •  GLP-1 medications and surgical options in pediatric guidelines 
  •  How to support kids without increasing eating disorder risk 
  •  What parents need to hear if they feel overwhelmed 

This episode is for parents, clinicians, and anyone who grew up feeling judged or misunderstood because of their body.

Interested in learning more about Dr. Cayla? 

Check out her website here

Follow her on IG here

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DISCLAIMER: Nothing mentioned in this episode is medical advice and should not be taken as so. If you have any health concerns, please discuss these with your doctor or a licensed healthcare professional.