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The Food Allergy Brain
The Food Allergy Brain is a podcast hosted by Mia Silverman, the food allergy advocate behind Allergies with Mia. The show explores the intersection of food allergies, psychology, and human resilience. Through thoughtful conversations with leading psychologists, researchers, clinicians, and advocates, Mia brings emerging science, expert insight, and lived experience together in one space.
The mission of The Food Allergy Brain is to offer grounded, accessible education for individuals and families navigating life with food allergies, while addressing the emotional, cognitive, and social realities that often go unseen. By centering both research and real-world experience, the podcast aims to empower listeners, reduce stigma, and deepen public understanding of the mental and emotional dimensions of the food allergy journey.
The Food Allergy Brain
The Food Allergy Brain Episode 1: Dr. Amanda Whitehouse, PhD
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In the first episode of The Food Allergy Brain, host Mia Silverman (Allergies with Mia) speaks with Dr. Amanda Whitehouse, PhD, psychologist and food allergy mom, about how food allergies affect the nervous system, mental health, and everyday life.
They explore anxiety versus appropriate caution, how food allergies impact children and families across developmental stages, and why regulation and nervous-system support are just as important as medical care. Dr. Whitehouse also shares practical, trauma-informed strategies to help individuals and families feel safer, more empowered, and less alone.
Find Dr. Amanda Whitehouse, PhD:
Website: thefoodallergypsychologist.com
Instagram: @thefoodallergypsychologist
Find Mia Silverman (Allergies with Mia):
Instagram & TikTok: @allergieswithmia
Website: allergieswithmia.com