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Don't Feed the Fear: Allergy Anxiety & Trauma

Amanda Whitehouse, Ph.D.
Food Allergies
Mental Health
Anxiety
Advocacy
Food Allergy Awareness
Food Allergy Anxiety
Greater Buffalo Food Allergy Alliance
Anxiety Management
Grief
Halloween Safety Tips
Support Systems
Dating
Community Support
Poetry
Parenting
Self-Advocacy
Epipen Training
Mind-Body Connection
Oral Immunotherapy (OIT)
Disability Rights

Welcome to "Don't Feed the Fear," where licensed psychologist Dr. Amanda Whitehouse offers expert guidance on managing the social and emotional challenges of food allergies, celiac, and related conditions. Tune in for compassionate advice, practical strategies, and inspiring stories to help you navigate anxiety and trauma with confidence and resilience. For more info on resources from Dr. Whiteho... more

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Lisa Cohen
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Dr. Linda Herbert
Pediatric psychologist and leading researcher on the psychosocial dimensions of food allergy
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Pediatric allergist and immunologist focusing on food allergy treatment
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Episode: Understanding Barriers in Food Allergy Care with Dr. Linda Jones Herbert and Dr. Hemant Sharma
Erin Malawer
Founder of Allergy Strong, digital health entrepreneur, Emmy Award-winning writer
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Episode: Allergy Strong Kids and Communities with Erin Malawer
Renia Butler
Advocate known as Black Allergy Mama, focusing on the lived experiences of Black families dealing with food allergies.
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Episode: Black Families and Food Allergies with Renia Butler, Black Allergy Mama
Dr. Lisa Lombard
Psychologist with years of experience in clinical care with children and families living with food allergies
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Dr. Zachary Rubin
A board certified pediatric allergist and immunologist
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Dr. Gary Soffer
Director of the Integrative Medicine Program and Associate Program Director for the Pediatric Residency Program at Yale School of Medicine.
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Riya Jain
Founder of The Land of Can, a series of children's books about health empowerment
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Dr. Amanda Whitehouse
Licensed psychologist and host focusing on food allergy anxiety, trauma, and related mental health topics.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • The best food/nervous system podcast you’ll hear all year!

    I am beyond honored to call Dr. Whitehouse a trusted colleague. You’ll love her show immediately because she brings not only a depth of information to back up everything she talks about, but the most amount of compassion and ability to take difficult topics and explain it in a way that anyone can understand.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Destiny Davis LPC CRC
    United States3 months ago
  • Exceptional allergy podcast! Give it a listen & share!

    Dr. Whitehouse does a remarkable job tackling the tough and often underdiscussed realities of living with food allergies and allergic conditions. She asks insightful, thoughtful questions and approaches every topic with genuine empathy, compassion, and kindness. I truly trust her perspective and always look forward to her episodes. This has quickly become my favorite allergy podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zoe.Katherine
    United States6 months ago
  • Should be required listening ✨

    Dr. Whitehouse’s interviews and her thoughts on managing anxiety and allergies is so incredibly helpful in a space where there can be a lot of fear and misinformation. She seeks out experts and real life stories that are so illuminating and informative—I’ve heard from multiple people that listening to some of these episodes drastically helped with their fear and helped them feel more empowered. Couldn’t recommend this podcast more!

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    5
    ineemeeny
    United States8 months ago

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Surprisingly empowering and practical for reducing fear around allergies.
Insightful questions and thoughtful handling of difficult topics.
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Understanding Barriers in Food Allergy Care with Dr. Linda Jones Herbert and Dr. Hemant Sharma
Q: What do you see as the medical outcomes for kids who have psychological support?
Children who were anxious but received psychological support showed improvement in their ability to tolerate foods post-treatment.
Understanding Barriers in Food Allergy Care with Dr. Linda Jones Herbert and Dr. Hemant Sharma
Q: Dr. Herbert, can you tell us about the research you've done?
We initially focused on understanding from patient perspectives what is challenging about food allergy and what do they need.
Kyah's Legacy: Food Allergy Education and Advocacy
Q: What are other things that you see for the future of the Kyah Rayne Foundation?
I hope that Kyah's name keeps ringing out and that through her legacy, we can continue to make a difference in food allergy education and advocacy.
Kyah's Legacy: Food Allergy Education and Advocacy
Q: Can you tell us about who she was, what you want us to know and remember about her as a person?
Kyah was vibrant, creative, smart, and deeply loved, but she was not always diligent about carrying her EpiPens, which led to her tragic passing due to anaphylaxis.
Comfort Kits, Hypnotherapy, and Healing for Children with Dr. Lisa Lombard
Q: What does it look like then when you're tailoring hypnosis to someone with food allergies?
Dr. Lombard explained that co-regulating with parents and using techniques like diaphragmatic breathing helps both children and parents manage anxiety effectively, allowing them to transfer skills learned in therapy to real-life situations.

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Episodes center on food allergies, anxiety, and trauma, blending expert psychology with real-life stories to illuminate how families navigate risk, stigma, and day-to-day management. Across conversations, listeners encounter practical strategies for reducing fear, improving communication with medical teams, and building supportive communities. Distinctive elements include a focus on equity in access to care, innovative mental-health integrations like comfort kits and mindfulness practices, and a willingness to explore uncomfortable topics—such as isolation, social boundaries, and the impact of social media on perceptions of allergies. The show often pairs clinical insight with personal narratives, creating a resource for caregivers, clinici... more

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