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P Soup: Real Conversations – For Parents, With Parents, About Kids

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by Sarina Murrell

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Welcome to The Airplane Spoon Podcast, a space for honest conversations about feeding children. If you’ve been here before, you may notice that this podcast has evolved. Previously known as P Soup: Real Conversations – For Parents, With Parents, About Kids, this show explored a wide range of topics in child development. Those episodes will remain available, as they continue to hold meaningful conversations and stories. As this podcast grows, it is shifting to focus more deeply on one area that impacts so many families—feeding. In The Airplane Spoon Podcast, we’ll continue the conversation with a more specific lens on feeding babies and children. Hosted by feeding therapist and director of The Airplane Spoon, Sarina Murrell, this podcast is for parents navigating the everyday challenges of feeding—from picky eating and food refusal to sensory differences and mealtime stress. Each episode explores the real questions parents are asking: Is my child eating enough? Why won’t they try new foods? Am I doing something wrong? Through real stories, practical insights, and a relationship-based approach, this podcast goes beyond quick fixes to help you understand what’s really happening when feeding feels hard. Because feeding isn’t just about food. It’s about connection, trust, and helping your child feel safe enough to learn. If mealtimes have become stressful, overwhelming, or all-consuming—you are not alone. This podcast is here to support you, guide you, and remind you that progress is possible.

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Episode thumbnail for 15: Why does my child gag on even the smallest pieces of solid food?

July 6, 2026

15: Why does my child gag on even the smallest pieces of solid food?

<p>In this episode, Sarina Murrell, feeding therapist and director of The Airplane Spoon, answers a question she's heard again and again this week: why does a child gag the instant any bit of solid food lands in their mouth? </p><p>She breaks down the protective role of the gag reflex, why mixing purees with lumps can backfire, what "lateralization" means and why it matters, how sensory differences (including in autistic children) change the picture, and the surprising link between mouth breathing and gagging.</p><p></p><p><strong>Parent Reflection Questions</strong></p><ol><li>Does my child gag more when I feed them versus when they feed themselves — and what does that difference tell me?</li><li>Have I noticed my child chewing mostly at the front of their mouth, or do they move food to the side teeth?</li><li>Does my child breathe through their mouth while eating, or do they seem congested/mouth-breathe often during the day or at night?</li><li>Is my child's gag response tied to certain textures specifically, or does it show up even with non-food sensory input (like touching messy play materials)?</li><li>What's one small strategy from this episode I could try this week — front-mouth exposure, distinct chewing vs. swallowing foods, or a chat with our pediatrician about breathing?</li></ol><p></p>

Episode thumbnail for 14: My Child Won't Eat Apples—How Can I Still Get Apples Into Her?

June 19, 2026

14: My Child Won't Eat Apples—How Can I Still Get Apples Into Her?

<p>Your child won't eat fresh apples—but what about applesauce? Apple juice? Freeze-dried apple chips? In this episode, we explore <strong>food forms as legitimate variation</strong>: how the same ingredient (apples, carrots, chicken, rice) can show up in different sensory and behavioral ways, and why that matters for feeding.</p><p>This isn't about hiding food or tricking your child. It's about recognizing that feeding is more flexible and expansive than we often think. When your child eats applesauce, she's eating apples. When he drinks apple juice, he's eating apples. When she crunches freeze-dried apple, she's eating apples.</p><p>We walk through fruits, vegetables, proteins, and grains—showing the variety of forms each can take—and discuss how to use food forms strategically and without pressure to expand what your child is willing to consume.</p><p></p><p></p><p>PARENT REFLECTION QUESTIONS</p><p>1. What forms of a particular fruit or vegetable does your child currently eat? (Fresh, cooked, blended, juice, powder?)</p><p>2. Are there foods he eats in one form but not another? What's different about the form he prefers?</p><p>3. How might offering a familiar food in a different form expand access without pressure?</p>

Episode thumbnail for 13: Can my child's love of crunchy foods actually help them eat more fruits and veggies?

June 19, 2026

13: Can my child's love of crunchy foods actually help them eat more fruits and veggies?

<p>If your child could live on crackers, pretzels, chips, and cookies — this episode is for you. I break down why so many kids are drawn to crunchy foods, and it goes deeper than just preference: crunch is actually a biological signal. Our brains evolved to find crunch appealing because it meant food was fresh, safe, and nutritious. A crisp apple, a snappy carrot, a fresh green bean — crunch is nature's freshness indicator. The chips and crackers are almost hijacking a system that was originally designed to love fruits and vegetables.</p><p>This episode covers the biology, the sensory science, and the practical strategy for using your child's crunch preference as a genuine, low-pressure bridge toward more variety.</p><p>This isn't about sneaking anything or tricking your child. It's about starting from what already works — and thoughtfully expanding from there.</p><p>In this episode:</p><ul><li>The biology of crunch: why our brains are wired to find it appealing (freshness, safety, nutrition)</li><li>The acoustic science of crunch — we literally eat with our ears</li><li>Why crunch is so regulating and appealing for sensory-seeking kids</li><li>The proprioceptive satisfaction of the tension-release cycle in biting</li><li>The best bridge foods based on your child's specific crunch profile</li><li>Why freeze-dried fruit is one of the best-kept secrets in feeding therapy</li><li>Practical tips you can use at the dinner table starting this week</li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Resources mentioned:</strong></p><ul><li>The inner ridge of romaine lettuce — a surprisingly kid-friendly crunch</li><li>Peppers, asparagus, carrots, corn on the cob</li><li>Apples, pears, watermelon </li><li>Freeze-dried fruit like strawberries, banana chips, dried blueberries</li><li>Freeze-dried or fried vegetables like green beans, peas, fried onion bits</li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Follow The Airplane Spoon:</strong></p><ul><li>Instagram: @theairplanespoon</li><li>Website: theairplanespoon.com</li></ul><p></p>

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What is P Soup: Real Conversations – For Parents, With Parents, About Kids?

Welcome to The Airplane Spoon Podcast, a space for honest conversations about feeding children.

If you’ve been here before, you may notice that this podcast has evolved. Previously known as P Soup: Real Conversations – For Parents, With Parents, About Kids, this show explored a wide range of topics in child development. Those episodes will remain available, as they continue to hold meaningful conversations and stories.

As this podcast grows, it is shifting to focus more deeply on one area that impacts so many families—feeding.

In The Airplane Spoon Podcast, we’ll continue the conversation with a more specific lens on feeding babies and children.

Hosted by feeding therapist and director of The Airplane Spoon, Sarina Murrell, this podcast is for parents navigating the everyday challenges of feeding—from picky eating and food refusal to sensory differences and mealtime stress.

Each episode explores the real questions parents are asking: Is my child eating enough? Why won’t they try new foods? Am I doing something wrong?

Through real stories, practical insights, and a relationship-based approach, this podcast goes beyond quick fixes to help you understand what’s really happening when feeding feels hard.

Because feeding isn’t just about food. It’s about connection, trust, and helping your child feel safe enough to learn.

If mealtimes have become stressful, overwhelming, or all-consuming—you are not alone.

This podcast is here to support you, guide you, and remind you that progress is possible.

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates daily.

Where can I listen to this podcast?

This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

Does this podcast accept guests?

Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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