Don't Feed the Fear: Food Allergy Anxiety & Trauma
Amanda Whitehouse, Ph.D.
52 episodes
1 day ago
Send us a text In Part 2 of my conversation with Dr. Michael Pistiner, pediatric allergist at Mass General for Children, we focus on anaphylaxis management in young children and epinephrine use. Dr. Pistiner walks us through which epinephrine devices are appropriate for infants and toddlers, and demonstrates the best techniques for administering them safely. He shares practical guidance for holding a squirming baby, minimizing fear, and building confidence in epinephrine. -->We encourage y...
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Send us a text In Part 2 of my conversation with Dr. Michael Pistiner, pediatric allergist at Mass General for Children, we focus on anaphylaxis management in young children and epinephrine use. Dr. Pistiner walks us through which epinephrine devices are appropriate for infants and toddlers, and demonstrates the best techniques for administering them safely. He shares practical guidance for holding a squirming baby, minimizing fear, and building confidence in epinephrine. -->We encourage y...
Why Social Anxiety in Food Allergies Deserves Attention with Dr. Melissa Engel
Don't Feed the Fear: Food Allergy Anxiety & Trauma
33 minutes
1 month ago
Why Social Anxiety in Food Allergies Deserves Attention with Dr. Melissa Engel
Send us a text Food allergies don’t just bring the fear of anaphylaxis. They also bring unique social challenges that are often overlooked. In this episode, I sit down with psychologist clinician and researcher Dr. Melissa Engel, whose recently published paper introduces a new model for understanding social anxiety related to food allergies. We discuss why this distinction matters, especially for adolescents navigating peer relationships, independence, and identity alongside food allergies. D...
Don't Feed the Fear: Food Allergy Anxiety & Trauma
Send us a text In Part 2 of my conversation with Dr. Michael Pistiner, pediatric allergist at Mass General for Children, we focus on anaphylaxis management in young children and epinephrine use. Dr. Pistiner walks us through which epinephrine devices are appropriate for infants and toddlers, and demonstrates the best techniques for administering them safely. He shares practical guidance for holding a squirming baby, minimizing fear, and building confidence in epinephrine. -->We encourage y...
