The Weight of Stress

The Truth Behind Physical Activity

This episode features Craig Witt, a Ph.D. candidate, educator, and health researcher with a passion for helping people improve their metabolic health through practical, science-backed lifestyle changes. As an instructor at the University of North Alabama, Craig teaches nutrition, exercise science, and healthy aging while conducting research on health coaching, recovery, and chronic disease prevention. He is also actively involved in community wellness programs, Parkinson’s disease exercise initiatives, and public health education. Craig enjoys making complex health topics understandable and empowering others to take meaningful steps toward better health. Resources discussed in this episode can be found here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1MQUjVg6srH1rPJK7JWVSQnFJ-1JhPFV9?usp=share_link [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1MQUjVg6srH1rPJK7JWVSQnFJ-1JhPFV9?usp=share_link] Credits: This podcast is produced by Global Health Production, a nonprofit organization committed to making evidence-based health information accessible to individuals, families, and communities. Hosts are Meggin Tallman, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, and April Lawson, MS, ALC, NCC, under the supervision of David McCullough, LPC-S. The information presented in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered medical or mental health advice. The views and opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and are not affiliated with or representative of any other agency or organization. Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/night-drift/the-cleaner [https://uppbeat.io/t/night-drift/the-cleaner] License code: NCYWEM43UU9P64EU

The Weight of Stress

Join us as we discuss environmental factors of health, mainly sleep and stress levels. Information discussed in this episode can be found here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1MQUjVg6srH1rPJK7JWVSQnFJ-1JhPFV9?usp=share_link [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1MQUjVg6srH1rPJK7JWVSQnFJ-1JhPFV9?usp=share_link] https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/aces/about.html [https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/aces/about.html] https://developingchild.harvard.edu/resources/infographics/aces-and-toxic-stress-frequently-asked-questions/ [https://developingchild.harvard.edu/resources/infographics/aces-and-toxic-stress-frequently-asked-questions/] https://www.aap.org/en/news-room/campaigns-and-toolkits/preventing-adverse-childhood-experiences/?srsltid=AfmBOorL0obYyeIX3uIOd0ZQqUN3mgiiHqTWOp5PW0ox_tDd-_EyGaUs [https://www.aap.org/en/news-room/campaigns-and-toolkits/preventing-adverse-childhood-experiences/?srsltid=AfmBOorL0obYyeIX3uIOd0ZQqUN3mgiiHqTWOp5PW0ox_tDd-_EyGaUs] https://www.nami.org [https://www.nami.org] https://www.cdc.gov/mental-health/caring/index.html [https://www.cdc.gov/mental-health/caring/index.html] This podcast is brought to you by Global Health Collaboration. Your hosts are Meggin Tallman, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, and April Lawson, MS, ALC, NCC, under the supervision of David McCullough, LPC-S. The information presented in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered medical or mental health advice. The views and opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and are not affiliated with or representative of any other agency or organization. Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/night-drift/the-cleaner [https://uppbeat.io/t/night-drift/the-cleaner] License code: NCYWEM43UU9P64EU

Beyond the Phase: Picky Eating, Sensory Issues & Feeding Therapy

This episode of The Pediatric Perspective features two guests; Miranda Ainsworth, Occupational Therapist/Owner at Stepping Stone Pediatric Therapy, and Natalie Vickery, Occupational Therapy Assistant. Resources discussed in this episode can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lQ81NrYRE3iFuv16C8oQE-15usiQU3Gi/view?usp=share_link [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lQ81NrYRE3iFuv16C8oQE-15usiQU3Gi/view?usp=share_link] This podcast is brought to you by Global Health Collaboration. Your hosts are Meggin Tallman, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, and April Lawson, MS, ALC, NCC, under the supervision of David McCullough, LPC-S. The information presented in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered medical or mental health advice. The views and opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and are not affiliated with or representative of any other agency or organization. Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/night-drift/the-cleaner [https://uppbeat.io/t/night-drift/the-cleaner] License code: NCYWEM43UU9P64EU

Fed Well from the First Bottle

This podcast is brought to you by Global Health Collaboration. Your hosts are Meggin Tallman, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, and April Lawson, MS, ALC, NCC, *under the supervision of David McCullough, LPC-S. The information presented in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered medical or mental health advice. The views and opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and are not affiliated with or representative of any other agency or organization. Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/night-drift/the-cleaner [https://uppbeat.io/t/night-drift/the-cleaner] License code: NCYWEM43UU9P64EU Meggin Tallman MSN, APRN, FNP-C mtallman@pedstvp.com [mtallman@pedstvp.com] April Lawson, MS, ALC, NCC alawson@pedstvp.com

Step 1: Opening the Door

This podcast is brought to you by Global Health Collaboration. Your hosts are Meggin Tallman, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, and April Lawson, MS, ALC, NCC, under the supervision of David McCullough, LPC-S. The information presented in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered medical or mental health advice. The views and opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and are not affiliated with or representative of any other agency or organization. Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/night-drift/the-cleaner [https://uppbeat.io/t/night-drift/the-cleaner] License code: NCYWEM43UU9P64EU Sources: · Berge, J. M., Tate, A., Trofholz, A., Loth, K., & Neumark-Sztainer, D. (2021). First, do no harm: Understanding primary care providers' perception of risks associated with discussing weight with pediatric patients. Journal of Pediatrics, 236, 197–205. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8427925/ [https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8427925/] Budd, G. M., Mariotti, M., Graff, D., & Falkenstein, K. (2018). Barriers and facilitators to health care professionals discussing child weight with parents: A meta-synthesis of qualitative studies. Child: Care, Health and Development, 44(5), 666–675. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6099303/ [https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6099303/] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2024, November 22). Child and teen BMI categories. https://www.cdc.gov/bmi/child-teen-calculator/bmi-categories.html [https://www.cdc.gov/bmi/child-teen-calculator/bmi-categories.html] Dietz, W. H., Benken, D. E., & Hunter, A. S. (2009). American Heart Association childhood obesity research summit. Circulation, 119(15), 2114–2123. https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/circulationaha.109.192215 [https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/circulationaha.109.192215] Hampl, S. E., Hassink, S. G., Skinner, A. C., Armstrong, S. C., Barlow, S. E., Bolling, C. F., Edwards, K. C., Eneli, I., Hamre, R., Joseph, M. M., Lunsford, D., Menon, R., Milov, D. E., Mirza, S. A., Rhodes, E. T., Ridel, K., Santos, M., Shechter, M. S., Shillabeer, J., . . . Flinn, S. K. (2023). Clinical practice guideline for the evaluation and treatment of children and adolescents with obesity. Pediatrics, 151(2), e2022060640. https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/151/2/e2022060640/190443 [https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/151/2/e2022060640/190443] Lundahl, A., Kidwell, K. M., & Nelson, T. D. (2022). Parents' experiences following conversations about their young child's weight in the primary health care setting: A study within the STOP project. BMC Public Health, 22, 1548. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-022-13803-8 [https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-022-13803-8] Puhl, R. M., Himmelstein, M. S., & Quinn, D. M. (2019). Talking about childhood obesity: A survey of what parents want. Academic Pediatrics, 18(7), 773–780. https://www.academicpedsjnl.net/article/S1876-2859(18)30689-2/abstract [https://www.academicpedsjnl.net/article/S1876-2859(18)30689-2/abstract]