How to Talk About Food With Your Kids (Without Creating Shame)

Parent support Circle Podcast · Mar 8, 2026 · 14m · transcript

Have you ever said something about food or your body in front of your kid — and felt that instant pang of regret? Most parents have. And most of us are just running on autopilot, repeating things we heard growing up without realizing the impact.

In this episode, host Curtis walks you through why the casual, daily things we say about food and movement matter way more than we think — and what to do about it.

You'll learn:

— What "fat talk" is and why most parents do it without realizing

— Why labeling foods as "good" or "bad" backfires (and a better way to frame it)

— A simple 3-step playbook…