Natural Super Kids Podcast

Pantry Staples That Make Healthy Family Meals Easy
This week on the Natural Super Kids Podcast, we’re taking a peek inside Founder Jessica Donovan’s pantry in audio form — sharing the key foods Jessica always keeps on hand, the ones she rarely runs out of because they form the backbone of so many everyday meals, baking recipes, and quick lunches.
Having a well-stocked pantry makes it so much easier to put together nourishing meals and snacks without stress, last-minute supermarket runs, or relying on processed convenience foods. While fresh, seasonal produce will always play an important role, the right pantry staples create a strong foundation for whole food family nutrition.
In this episode, we explore:
Why certain pantry staples can make balanced meals faster and easier even on busy days
Simple protein-rich options that support brain health, growth, and steady energy
How small swaps in baking and cooking can boost fiber, micronutrients, and digestibility
The role of quality fats, nuts, seeds, herbs, and spices in supporting gut health and whole food eating
🎧 Tune in to discover the seven foundational foods that make healthy family eating feel simpler, more sustainable, and far less overwhelming.
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If you loved this episode, I’d be so grateful if you left a review. You can also share your pantry staples with us by sending a DM on Instagram @naturalsuperkids — we’d love to hear what you always keep stocked in your kitchen.
This episode is proudly sponsored by my membership, the Natural Super Kids Klub. If you would like to become a member of the Klub to get more helpful resources to help you raise a happy and healthy family click here and pop your name on the waitlist.
If you loved this episode, leave me a review! I would really appreciate it. Also, let me know your biggest takeaway from this episode by sending me a direct message on Instagram @naturalsuperkids or shoot me an email at [email protected].

Simple Ways to Boost Kids’ Nutrition (Even If Veggies Are a Struggle)
This week on the Natural Super Kids Podcast, we’re diving into a refreshingly practical conversation about nutrition especially for families who feel stuck when it comes to vegetables.
Inspired by a moment in the kitchen, this episode explores simple, realistic ways to add more nourishment to your family’s meals without battles, pressure, or forcing extra greens onto the plate. Whether you have toddlers, school-aged kids, or teenagers who are increasingly eating outside the home, these ideas are designed to make everyday meals more nourishing even for picky eaters.
In this episode, we explore:
Why adding nutrition doesn’t always mean adding more vegetables and what can have an even bigger nutritional impact
How certain everyday foods can support brain development, immunity, and gut health
Why some nutrient-dense choices can be more effective than simply increasing portion sizes
Practical ways to enhance meals without overwhelming kids or creating food stress
🎧 Tune in to learn how small shifts in the kitchen can add meaningful nutrition to your family’s diet without turning mealtimes into a struggle or relying on foods your kids already refuse to eat.
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This episode is proudly sponsored by my membership, the Natural Super Kids Klub. If you would like to become a member of the Klub to get more helpful resources to help you raise a happy and healthy family click here and pop your name on the waitlist.
If you loved this episode, leave me a review! I would really appreciate it. Also, let me know your biggest takeaway from this episode by sending me a direct message on Instagram @naturalsuperkids or shoot me an email at [email protected].

Eczema and Allergies in Kids: Why Reactions Keep Happening
This week on the Natural Super Kids Podcast, we’re continuing our eczema and allergies series with a deeply grounding episode that brings everything we’ve been discussing into real life.
Instead of theory or quick fixes, this conversation walks through three real stories of children with eczema and allergies — each with a very different picture, but a shared theme: symptoms weren’t the full story. These families had tried creams, antihistamines, food elimination, and constant management, yet still felt stuck and overwhelmed.
We also share how looking beyond symptoms and into gut health, immune regulation, and individual drivers helped shift the picture in meaningful, lasting ways without extreme restriction or fear-based approaches.
In this episode, we explore:
Why children with eczema and allergies can look completely different on the surface, yet share common patterns of immune dysregulation
How histamine intolerance, gut microbiome imbalance, and reduced immune tolerance can quietly drive ongoing flare-ups
Why removing trigger foods or allergens alone is often not enough and how repeated food elimination can sometimes increase reactivity over time
What changes when the question shifts from “What is my child reacting to?” to “Why is their immune system reacting this way?”
🎧 Tune in to hear how addressing gut health and immune balance helped real children experience calmer skin, fewer reactions, and a better quality of life and why there may be more options available than you’ve been led to believe.
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This episode is proudly sponsored by my membership, the Natural Super Kids Klub. If you would like to become a member of the Klub to get more helpful resources to help you raise a happy and healthy family click here and pop your name on the waitlist.
If you loved this episode, leave me a review! I would really appreciate it. Also, let me know your biggest takeaway from this episode by sending me a direct message on Instagram @naturalsuperkids or shoot me an email at [email protected].

Food Elimination Diets for Kids: When They Help and When They Make Eczema Worse
When your child’s eczema or allergies flare, it’s natural to start scanning the plate. Dairy goes first. Then gluten. Then eggs. Then anything that feels even remotely suspicious. And yet… the flare-ups keep coming.
This week on the Natural Super Kids Podcast, we’re continuing our Eczema and Allergies Series by taking a closer look at food elimination — not from a place of blame, but from a place of understanding. We explore why cutting more and more foods can sometimes leave families feeling stuck, stressed, and confused, and why food isn’t always the real issue driving ongoing reactions.
In this episode, we unpack:
• Why food elimination feels like the most logical first step when eczema or allergies show up and why it often becomes unsustainable.
• How repeated restriction can quietly impact gut health, nutrient intake, and immune balance over time.
• The difference between avoiding a true allergy and navigating food sensitivities with a longer-term plan.
 • What to focus on instead when your goal is calmer skin, fewer reactions, and a more resilient immune system.
🎧 Tune in to understand why eczema and allergies are rarely “just about food,” and how shifting your focus from constant elimination to internal support can help your child’s body respond more calmly, now and in the future.
Resources & Links Mentioned
🌱 🌱 Grab a copy of our FREE Eczema & Allergy-Friendly Recipes here
It shouldn’t be this hard to feed your child without worrying what might trigger a rash, hives, bloating or another stressful night. But the good news? Relief doesn’t have to come from restriction… it can start with simple, gut-friendly recipes your kids will actually enjoy.
🌱 Follow Natural Super Kids on Instagram: @naturalsuperkids
For complementary posts that support this eczema + allergies series, plus Q&As and episode updates.
🌱 Coming Soon: Free Masterclass on Immune Support for Allergic Kids
We will be launching an exciting FREE masterclass focused on building internal resilience and immune support strategies for children with allergies and eczema.
Stay tuned for details on how to access this valuable resource in the coming weeks!
This episode is proudly sponsored by my membership, the Natural Super Kids Klub. If you would like to become a member of the Klub to get more helpful resources to help you raise a happy and healthy family click here and pop your name on the waitlist.
If you loved this episode, leave me a review! I would really appreciate it. Also, let me know your biggest takeaway from this episode by sending me a direct message on Instagram @naturalsuperkids or shoot me an email at [email protected].

Why Managing Symptoms Isn’t Enough for Kids With Eczema and Allergies
This week on the podcast, we’re continuing our eczema and allergies series with topic two and it’s a juicy one! This time, we’re talking about something so many parents feel in their bones but don’t always have the words for: when it comes to eczema and allergies, why does it feel like we’re constantly managing symptoms… but rarely getting real answers? 💛
If you’ve ever felt stuck in the loop of creams, antihistamines, food avoidance, and flare-ups that keep coming back, this episode is for you. We will gently unpack why the conventional medical approach can be incredibly helpful in the short term (and sometimes truly life-saving), but often misses the deeper “why” behind a child’s reactive immune system.
This is a big-picture episode that helps you step back, feel less alone, and start thinking about longer-term support in a way that’s practical and hopeful, not overwhelming.
Here’s what we cover:
What most parents are offered in the medical system, and why creams, antihistamines, and avoidance can help in the short term but don’t always shift the bigger picture.
Why allergy testing can feel confusing, including the difference between immediate IgE reactions and the slower, harder-to-identify intolerances and sensitivities many families suspect.
The hidden downsides of long-term restrictive diets, and why removing more foods doesn’t automatically build tolerance or resilience (and can create new challenges over time).
The four key areas that can change the long-term picture, including gut health, microbiome diversity, barrier integrity, and immune regulation (and why these aren’t always addressed in standard care).
🎧 Tune in to learn what may be missing from the usual “manage the symptoms” approach, and how to start thinking about eczema and allergies in a way that feels more hopeful, more empowering, and more sustainable for real family life.
Resources & Links Mentioned
🌱 Grab a copy of our FREE Eczema & Allergy-Friendly Recipes here
It shouldn’t be this hard to feed your child without worrying what might trigger a rash, hives, bloating or another stressful night. But the good news? Relief doesn’t have to come from restriction… it can start with simple, gut-friendly recipes your kids will actually enjoy.
🌱 Follow Natural Super Kids on Instagram: @naturalsuperkids
For complementary posts that support this eczema + allergies series, plus Q&As and episode updates.
🌱 Coming Soon: Free Masterclass on Immune Support for Allergic Kids
We will be launching an exciting FREE masterclass focused on building internal resilience and immune support strategies for children with allergies and eczema.
Stay tuned for details on how to access this valuable resource in the coming weeks!
This episode is proudly sponsored by my membership, the Natural Super Kids Klub. If you would like to become a member of the Klub to get more helpful resources to help you raise a happy and healthy family click here and pop your name on the waitlist.
If you loved this episode, leave me a review! I would really appreciate it. Also, let me know your biggest takeaway from this episode by sending me a direct message on Instagram @naturalsuperkids or shoot me an email at [email protected].