The Intentional Table

Author: Nicole Cruz, MS, RDN

Feeding kids isnt just about whats on the plate - its about raising them to feel confident, capable, and at peace with food and their bodies.The Intentional Table Podcast is here to help you break the cycles of guilt, shame,  and mealtime stress so you can raise kids who eat well and feel good about it.Hosted by Nicole Cruz, a registered dietitian and mom of three who has coached thousands of parents, this podcast gives you the tools, structure, and mindset shifts to create a positive, empowered eating environment at home.With guidance, compassion, and strategies that really work, youll feel more confident and less stressed while supporting your kids through 'picky' eating, 'overeating', struggles with sweets, and everything in between.
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3 Beliefs You Need to Raise Balanced Eaters During Diet Season
Episode 18
Thursday, 8 January, 2026

Diet culture is loudest in January. And it's so easy to feel like we should be doing more, or trying to eat 'better', or do something to change the way we look... when we're inundated with this message EVERYWHERE!In this episode, I'm breaking down three foundational beliefs that will transform how you approach food in your family, and help you hold onto what's important to you when the rest of the world is screaming lose weight, detox, it's time for a new you.We can talk all about tools and strategies (and we do) but what really drives how we navigate food and how our kids end up thinking, feeling, and interacting with it - is deeper than that. These are the three core beliefs we want to adopt as we move into the new year:1. We're Feeding for the Future2. Kids Need Support, Not Control3. Health Is Bigger Than Food, Weight, and ExerciseYour beliefs drive your behavior. Tools and strategies won't work if you're operating from fear or urgency.Reflection: Which belief do you need to focus on right now?Want to connect? Send us a text!Join the WAITLIST for NOURISH TOGETHER HERE! CONNECT with Nicole: - Instagram: @nicolecruzRD- Book a FREE Eating Alignment Call with Nicole to learn more about our approach and how we can work together: Eating Alignment Call SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW: If you loved this episode, it would mean so much for you to follow, subscribe, share, or leave a review. Your support helps us reach more conscious and loving parents who need these insight! Thank you for tuning in and see you next week!