I like this podcast. I’m a mom of two young ones- age 5 and 2. I’m taking off one star because they backtracked on their V Sole-smith episode without seemingly asking her for comment. Not that they need to- they’re not journalists, they are podcasters. And while they had good points in their Intuitive Eating Part 2 episode, I just get very defensive about the topic and whole heartedly agree with Virginia. I say all this as a a survivor of a terrible eating disorder and someone who grew up in an extremely toxic and anti-fat household. Yes, Virginia can seem extreme- but she is combating an extremely body/diet obsessed culture. I raise my kids with the methods she suggests, and it’s been true that sometimes when they have the choice of marshmallows or cucumbers they chose cucumbers. Not every time, sometimes they want chips for breakfast but usually they also want peanut butter toast on wheat bread. I never question or shame them for wanting chips or ice-cream. I trust them. My five year old has gotten sick from too much candy but will now be like, yea- I don’t wanna get sick, I’ll just have one. I trust her ability to eat and offer lots of options AND I trust my own as well after years of obsessive restricting/ bingeing cycles as a teen/college student. Anyway- from what I’ve researched and experienced, letting kids have autonomy and CONTROL over what they put in there bodies significantly lowers the likelihood of eating disorders, and for me this is worth it. I agree there needs to be more research, but just because there is a lack of research doesn’t mean it’s not a good method or wrong. I think that’s what bothered me- there was a conclusion that Virginias take was WRONG because of the lack of research. I would’ve appreciated what the conversation could have been if you presented the issues on hand to Virginia and let her comment. I still am unlearning years of anti-fat bias that was drilled into me from a young age. Diet Coke, skim milk and “I can’t believe it’s not butter”, ect. type vibes. Highly recommend Maintenance Phase if you want to learn more. They do their research. Anyway, I still appreciate and listen to Pressure Cooker podcast and have learned a lot and like the concept.

This episode is full of good ideas and recipes. I have usually hosted Thanksgiving but we will go to my parents' this year. I will roast the turkey breast Wednesday and reheat at their house. Started a shared Notes app to keep track of what everyone is making. I am going to try Ina Garten's mushroom leek bread pudding and the Bon Appetit cranberry lime pie.

Practical, positive, no-guilt advice for Thanksgiving and all sorts of life situations. Numerous ideas that I can use now. I’m only sorry that I didn’t find this podcast when I was 50 years younger, but better late than never. Thank you!

Perfection

I’m a big fan of pressure cooker, but today’s episode (while still using the name and graphic of pressure cooker) was replaced with a completely different show talking about a suicidal teenager. I listen while I drive and was completely taken by surprise when the show took such a dark turn. If you’re going to use my subscription to your show to trick me into listening to other shows, it’s should at least be an equivalent subject matter.

If you are looking for a podcast to make you feel better about feeding your kids an unhealthy diet this might be the podcast for you. If you are looking to learn something, be inspired by something or if you actually care about your kids health I would definitely skip this.

Love this!

Struggling to feed myself and my family was one of my biggest surprises of parenthood. I deeply appreciate these conversations that help to understand how our culture in America has affected how I think about food, and how to have healthier habits.

I’m a new mom and this show covers so many unspoken issues. So glad I found it when I needed it. Great hosts!

I look forward to this podcast every two weeks- with 3 little kids I feel like my life revolves around meal planning, shopping, cooking, and handing out snacks. They always share ultra relevant information presented in such a thoughtful and researched way. Thank you for creating this I find your topics so fascinating and helpful!!

I think Liz and Jane should write a cookbook - Actually Doable “recipes” like the tuna pasta and cheese broiled on a tortilla that a listener mentioned. This is well-researched, funny and super informative for a busy mom. Can we also talk about how one-pan recipes are NOT one-pan if you’re using cutting boards and bowls to chop and store the things they go into the ONE pan?! Call them one pan + cutting board + bowls recipes.

I love this show. It is about feeding kids, but I find it is about feeding everyone. Great food topics.

Found you through Caro and now have gobbled up every episode!!

You’re amazing!!

Really enjoy listening to Pressure Cooker! It’s both entertaining and I informative. I enjoy the perspectives of two well spoken food writers tacking a topic we are all struggling with - feeding our children in modern day America with the rise of unhealthy foods and a judgmental society.

I love this podcast! It’s quick and lighthearted but still rife with interesting and useful information and great for navigating dense academic articles. But the production / sound production isn’t great. I can listen to it on my sound cancelling headphones fine but when listening in the car, the voices are varying volumes so I’ll have to turn up the volume to hear one speaker but the comment from another speaker immediately following will then be SO loud and blast us away.

Great podcast! Wish it was around when my kids were toddlers. Any advice/episodes about feeding teens and almost teens? I’m struggling with hangry kids all the time!! Thanks for your hard work on this pod!!

Every parent is living their own story of feeding kids. They capture the struggles, but also the strategies, research, and humor needed to make feeding kids better.

Who doesn't love to learn, laugh and get the facts served up on a proverbial silver platter?! I feel a lot less guilty and have more tools to go to when my kids are refusing to eat something! Can't wait for more episodes! Thanks!

Fun, timely, and useful! This is a great listen.

Sick of the guilt? Straight talk on feeding your family, without a side of angst.

This was informative and fun - love it

Great Podcast! Informative and funny. Loved the ending — Spoiler alert: “It doesn’t have to be dinner.”

Sheer pleasure! I look forward to upcoming episodes.

Useful, funny plus I now know it’s not just me!

My favorite new podcast! Smart, funny, important discussions about how we feed our kids, addressing challenges that every parent faces. I’ve already shared this with all my parenting friends.

Okay so it is very mom focused but that’s okay bc I’m a mom. I like that they say they are going to take on the industrial advice complex bc lord knows there’s too much advice coming at us around kids and eating.

Sensible, interesting, with articulate speakers and informative/amusing clips.

And I thought I was the only one struggling with feeding my toddler. Love the first episode and looking forward to a new episode every other week. So relatable and pretty funny too! Excited to recommend this to others.

I listened to this episode just as I was (or always am?) trying to “solve” dinner. Your funny and compassionate exploration of the idealized Family Dinner made me laugh and relax. Thank you for the facts, analysis, and humor! What is next???