In this episode of The Nourishing Autism Podcast, Brittyn welcomes Dr. Dana Johnson, occupational therapist and the founder of Spellers Center Tampa + Atlanta as well as the co-creator of the Spellers Method™. She holds a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy and a Ph.D. in Child Mental Health and Development. Listen in as Dr. Johnson discusses one of the most important (and often misunderstood) topics of the autism journey: whole-body apraxia. Dr. Johnson specializes in helping individuals with complex autism, whole-body apraxia, and other neurodevelopmental disabilities develop intentional motor skills and improve overall health. Her mission is to empower families and professionals to see autism through a new lens, one that recognizes the body-brain connection, promotes health, and opens doors to possibilities many once thought were out of reach. Her work is rooted in a deep belief that her clients are capable, intelligent, and deserving of the support needed to unlock their full potential. Want to keep up with Dr. Dana Johnson's work? Check out her resources below: Dr. Dana Johnson's website: https://drdanajohnson.com/ Follow Dr. Johnson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdanajohnson/ Follow Dr. Johnson on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dana.johnson.5832/ Watch Dr. Johnson on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrDanaJohnson Get 1:1 Support in Tampa, FL: https://spellerstampa.com/ Get 1:1 Support in Atlanta, GA: https://www.spellers.com/sc-altanta Watch the SPELLERS Documentary on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8h1rcLyznK0 Resources & Ways to Connect with Brittyn Nourishing Autism Collective: Looking for individualized support with your child's nutrition, selective eating, gut health, supplements, or expanding their diet? Join the Nourishing Autism Collective for courses, resources, recipes, expert guidance from Brittyn and her team, & a supportive parent community. Here's the link to learn more: https://www.nourishingautism.co/ Food Hopper: Brittyn's app designed to help parents expand their child's diet by tracking food exposures, building a personalized food list, and discovering new foods based on the foods their child already eats. Here's the link to learn more and start your 7-day free trial: https://www.foodhopper.co/ Best Part Kids Multivitamin: The sensory-friendly children's multivitamin Brittyn created in partnership with Harkla, available in unflavored and berry options. Here's the link to learn more or to purchase: https://bestpartkids.com/ Free Resources on Nutrition for Autism: Visit www.autismdietitian.com for freebie PDF download, free blog articles, podcast episode archives, & additional nutrition resources for you and your family. Masterclass for Nutrition Practitioners: Are you a practitioner, or do you know a practitioner, who wants to better understand nutrition and supporting autistic children and families? Learn more about Brittyn's practitioner masterclass here: www.autismdietitian.com/masterclass

In this episode of The Nourishing Autism Podcast, Brittyn returns after several months away to share a deeply personal update about the past 8 months and why life has looked so different for her and her family. Just before Christmas of 2025, Brittyn's husband, Jack, was involved in a serious cycling accident that resulted in a severe traumatic brain injury and an unexpected, life-changing recovery journey. Listen as she shares how Jack is doing today, the incredible progress he has made, & what the road ahead looks like for Brittyn and her family. Most importantly, this episode is a heartfelt thank you to the family, friends, community, and listeners who have stood by Brittyn throughout this journey. If you'd like to help support Brittyn and her family, one of the best ways is to support the work she has built over the years. You can learn more about her nutrition membership, resources, & products through the links below. Resources & Ways to Connect with Brittyn Nourishing Autism Collective: Looking for individualized support with your child's nutrition, selective eating, gut health, supplements, or expanding their diet? Join the Nourishing Autism Collective for courses, resources, recipes, expert guidance from Brittyn and her team, & a supportive parent community. Here's the link to learn more: https://www.nourishingautism.co/ Food Hopper: Brittyn's app designed to help parents expand their child's diet by tracking food exposures, building a personalized food list, and discovering new foods based on the foods their child already eats. Here's the link to learn more and start your 7-day free trial: https://www.foodhopper.co/ Best Part Kids Multivitamin: The sensory-friendly children's multivitamin Brittyn created in partnership with Harkla, available in unflavored and berry options. Here's the link to learn more or to purchase: https://bestpartkids.com/ Free Resources on Nutrition for Autism: Visit www.autismdietitian.com for freebie PDF download, free blog articles, podcast episode archives, & additional nutrition resources for you and your family. Masterclass for Nutrition Practitioners: Are you a practitioner, or do you know a practitioner, who wants to better understand nutrition and supporting autistic children and families? Learn more about Brittyn's practitioner masterclass here: www.autismdietitian.com/masterclass  

In this episode of The Nourishing Autism Podcast, Brittyn is joined by Ali Grossman, an amazing member of the Nourishing Autism Collective, mom of three autistic boys, former teacher and school counselor, and neurodiversity-affirming advocate for families. Ali shares her family's feeding journey, the progress her twins have made over time, and the game-changing Christmas visual board she created to make gift opening more predictable and magical for her kids. Listen in to hear Ali explain how these simple visual resources can increase autonomy, reduce sensory overload, and help kids feel more in control during the holidays. Check out the show notes below for links to Ali's Christmas Visual Board resource and where to connect with her! Connect with Ali Grossman on Instagram to find her Christmas Visual Board linked in her profile: @neuro_diversity_affirming_mama CLICK HERE for Ali's website to learn more about her resources and how she can support you!  Reminder: Food Hopper Presale is LIVE! Brittyn's brand new app, Food Hopper, is officially on presale! Don't forget to lock in 20% off your subscription forever by grabbing your early access spot at: http://www.foodhopper.co/

This week on The Nourishing Autism Podcast, Brittyn sits down with pediatric occupational therapist (OT) and content creator Emily, that also goes by The Simple OT, a third-generation OT who brings a strong sensory-informed lens to everything she does. Emily is trained in The SOS Approach to Feeding and has worked across early intervention, school, and outpatient settings, and she brings years of hands-on experience helping autistic children and kids with sensory processing differences feel safe and successful at mealtimes and beyond. Together, Brittyn and Emily break down why regulation is the foundation of feeding, the early signs of dysregulation parents often miss, and simple ways to support a child's nervous system before and during meals. They also talk about the pressure parents may feel around eating, how our own regulation influences our kids, and why food can be overwhelming long before it touches a child's lips. Emily also shares some fun, sensory-friendly food-play ideas, like the hilarious "Sneeze Game". You don't want to miss this episode full of strategies you can use tonight to help mealtimes feel manageable and more connected! Find Emily (The Simple OT) on: Instagram: @thesimpleot TikTok: @thesimpleot Reminder: Food Hopper Presale Is LIVE! Brittyn's brand new app, Food Hopper, is officially on presale! Don't forget to lock in 20% off your subscription forever by grabbing your early access spot at: https://www.foodhopper.co/

Access the Food Hopper presale: 👉 Visit foodhopper.co 👉 Or text HOP to (303) 219-3393 Happy Thanksgiving! In this episode of The Nourishing Autism Podcast, Brittyn shares the reassurance you need heading into one of the most overwhelming food days of the year.  Listen in to hear about the emotional weight holidays can carry: family comments, unpredictable routines, sensory overload, and the pressure to have a picture-perfect day. Brittyn shares practical, actionable strategies so you feel more prepared and empowered this Thanksgiving day. P.S. The presale for Food Hopper, Brittyn's brand-new app, opened this week, and spots for lifetime access are already filling fast. Families on the waitlist can check their email for early access, and anyone else can also hop into the presale right now by: Visiting foodhopper.co Or texting HOP to (303) 219-3393 Don't miss your chance to grab discounted annual pricing, lifetime spots, and two free months of the Nourishing Autism Collective with lifetime membership!

My new app - Food Hopper - goes on presale next week! Get early access to presale by joining the email or text waitlist!   Text: Send the word HOP to (303) 219-3393 or visit www.foodhopper.co/text Email: Visit www.foodhopper.co to join the email waitlist   If you've been trying to expand your child's diet and it feels like nothing is changing, this episode is for you. We'll unpack why progress with food can feel invisible, what real food wins look like, and how to start noticing and celebrating every step — even when your child doesn't eat the new food yet. You'll learn why tracking exposures can transform your perspective, and how progress builds quietly, one small interaction at a time. If you're looking for more support in expanding your child's diet, join us inside the Nourishing Autism Collective at www.nourishingautism.co !  

In this week's episode of The Nourishing Autism Podcast, Brittyn unpacks something every parent of a selective eater knows all too well: the mental load of feeding your child. She talks about the constant thoughts swirling in your head: preferred foods, burned-out foods, new ideas you hope might work, meal-planning for the whole family, and the fear of losing a food that used to be accepted. Listen in to learn why this feels so exhausting, why keeping everything in your head makes progress harder to see, and how small feeding wins (like tolerating a food on the table or helping prep it) matter just as much as actually eating it. Brittyn also shares her simple four-list system to help parents organize foods in a way that brings clarity and takes some of the pressure off when it comes to introducing new foods.  Don't miss these important tips to make feeding a selective eater just a little lighter this week! Join the Food Hopper Waitlist! Get early access to the Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale, updates, and launch details: foodhopper.co Enter the Food Hopper Giveaway to win one of three lifetime memberships: foodhopper.co/giveaway CLICK HERE to join Brittyn's Instagram Broadcast Channel - Food Hopper Insiders!  

In this episode of The Nourishing Autism Podcast, Brittyn shares all about how to understand why your child keeps returning to those same familiar foods. Instead of wondering why they only want beige and crunchy foods, this episode helps you see those choices as clues that can tell you a lot about what feels safe and manageable for your child's sensory system. You'll hear how textures, temperatures, and colors play a role in comfort and regulation, and why certain foods are easier for your child to handle than others. By the end, you'll walk away with a new understanding of your child's eating patterns and a more grounded place to start when thinking about introducing new foods without pressure, and without guessing. Join the Food Hopper Waitlist! Get early access to the Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale, updates, and launch details: foodhopper.co Enter the Food Hopper Giveaway to win one of three lifetime memberships: foodhopper.co/giveaway CLICK HERE to join Brittyn's Instagram Broadcast Channel - Food Hopper Insiders!  

In this episode of The Nourishing Autism Podcast, Brittyn is getting you ready for Halloween: sensory challenges, candy overload, costumes, excitement, and all. You'll hear all about blood sugar - why big behaviors around candy aren't "random", how low blood sugar can cause meltdowns or dysregulation, and simple ways to steady things with balanced nutrition before the festivities begin. You'll also hear about sensory-friendly ideas, from adaptive costume tips to alternatives to candy that still feel fun and rewarding. Whether your child thrives with a low-sensory trunk-or-treat, prefers helping hand out goodies, or wants to fully join in the neighborhood fun, you'll hear practical ways to make Halloween feel safe, predictable, and enjoyable. Have a Happy Halloween!! Join the Food Hopper App Waitlist HERE! Join the Food Hopper Insider Broadcast Channel on Instagram HERE! Learn more Halloween tips by reading the Autism and Halloween: 15 Non-Candy Treat Ideas Blog HERE! Join The Nourishing Autism Collective for ongoing support on sensory-friendly feeding and blood-sugar balance HERE!

👉🏼 Join the waitlist and get early access to the app HERE! In this episode of the Nourishing Autism Podcast, Brittyn shares a very special announcement: she's launching her very own app for parents of selective eaters! 🎉 Introducing Food Hopper: the first-ever app that helps parents discover new foods for their child based on sensory profile AND nutrition needs!🥦 Listen in as Brittyn takes you behind the scenes of how the idea was born a decade ago, why she created it, and what makes Food Hopper unlike anything else out there. You'll hear how it will help parents like you answer the question "What food should I try next?" in just seconds, with tools to track exposures, log progress, and build your child's very own sensory-friendly food list. ✨ Plus, get the exclusive scoop on launch details, early access perks, and how to join the Food Hopper Insiders Broadcast Channel on Instagram for sneak peeks into the design process and feature voting! If you're a parent of a selective eater and ready to make mealtimes easier and more sensory-friendly, this is an episode you don't want to miss! Join the waitlist and get early access: foodhopper.co CLICK HERE to join Brittyn's Instagram Broadcast Channel - Food Hopper Insiders!