Feeding Without Fear: Helping Babies and Toddlers Build a Healthy Relationship with Food with Jordyn Koveleski Gorman of Eat Play Say
In this episode of The Modern Mommy Doc Podcast, Dr. Whitney sits down with Jordyn Kovaleski Gorman, a licensed pediatric feeding specialist, speech-language pathologist, and founder of Eat Play Say, a global parenting resource reaching families in over 100 countries.
Together, they unpack one of the most stressful parts of early parenthood: feeding babies and toddlers — and how to do it with less anxiety and more confidence.
You’ll hear:
🍎 Why starting solids feels so overwhelming (and how social media makes it harder)
🥕 The truth about iron, variety, and “healthy fast foods” that actually work
🧠 What parents should really know about probiotics and gut health
😬 How to tell the difference between gagging and choking — and how to stay calm when your baby gags
🥣 The real deal on baby-led weaning vs. purees (and why you don’t have to pick a side)
💛 Simple ways to help your child develop a healthy relationship with food from day one — without diet culture sneaking in
Dr. Whitney and Jordyn also share personal stories, expert insight, and practical tools to help parents replace pressure with presence at mealtimes — and raise confident, curious eaters for life.
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Our kids are growing up surrounded by misinformation about health, beauty, and worth. My new book, My One-of-a-Kind Body, helps kids ages 7–12 understand how their bodies work, what real health means, and how to build body confidence grounded in science — not social media. It features kids of all races, sizes, abilities, and family backgrounds, so every child feels seen and respected.
