Baby Steps Nutrition Podcast
Argavan Nilforoush · Argavan Nilforoush, RDN
Show overview
Baby Steps Nutrition Podcast has been publishing since 2021, and across the 5 years since has built a catalogue of 156 episodes. That works out to roughly 100 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 33 min and 47 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Kids & Family show.
The show is still active — the most recent episode landed 2 months ago, though releases have slowed compared with earlier in the run. The busiest year was 2022, with 55 episodes published. Published by Argavan Nilforoush, RDN.
From the publisher
Baby Steps Nutrition, created and hosted by Argavan Nilforoush, a mompreneur and Registered Dietitian, is your go-to resource for an integrative approach to health and wellness. Whether you're a parent, caregiver, or simply looking to improve your well-being, this podcast delivers actionable steps to enhance your health and the well-being of those around you. Each episode provides practical insights and inspiration to help you feel more confident and in control. We cover a broad range of topics, from nutrition to overall wellness, offering expert advice, strategies, and tips for people of all ages and stages of life. Join us for conversations with leading experts as we explore how small, intentional changes can create lasting, positive impacts in your everyday life.
Latest Episodes
View all 156 episodesEpisode 155- Raising Teen Girls
In this episode, we discuss: • The emotional challenges teenage girls face today that parents often underestimate • How to recognize the difference between typical teenage behavior and signs a daughter may need extra support • Daily ways parents can support their daughter’s mental health and emotional resilience • The impact of body image and physical changes on confidence and self-worth • How to respond when your daughter is angry, withdrawn, or shuts down • Supporting girls through friendship conflict, social pressure, and rejection • Common parenting patterns that unintentionally push teens away—and what to do instead • Setting healthy boundaries while maintaining trust and emotional connection • When to consider professional support and how to introduce therapy without stigma • Why parent self-care matters—and how a parent’s emotional health influences their child This conversation offers practical guidance and reassurance for parents navigating the complex and meaningful journey of raising teenage girls. You can find Arin on her website at https://www.healmarin.com/, on Instagram @healmarin and on Facebook as Arin Bass page. For more on Argavan Nilforoush, be sure to follow her on Instagram @babystepsnutrition, on Facebook: Baby Steps Nutrition page, on YouTube: Baby Steps Nutrition Podcast, on Twitter @argavanRDN, on LinkedIn @ArgavanNilforoush and through her website www.babystepsnutrition.com.
Episode 154- Breathing and Babies: What Parents Need to Know
Mentioned in this Episode: Breathe, Sleep, Thrive Bookhttps://breathesleepthrivebook.com/ For more on Dr. Lim, you can follow her on Instagram @dr.shereenlim, on Facebook: Dr Shereen Lim page and through her website https://www.drshereenlim.com.au/. For more on Argavan Nilforoush, be sure to follow her on Instagram @babystepsnutrition, on Facebook: Baby Steps Nutrition page, on YouTube: Baby Steps Nutrition Podcast, on Twitter @argavanRDN, on LinkedIn @ArgavanNilforoush and through her website www.babystepsnutrition.com.
Episode 153- The Transition Years: How to Nourish Yourself When the Kids Are Grown
In this episode, we discuss:Leigh’s own transition and self-nourishment journey Finding identity and purpose after parentingNutrition shifts during peri- and post-menopauseFavorite energizing foods and simple meal ideasThe link between spiritual and physical healthCooking tips for a smaller householdGrounding rituals for balance and well-beingOvercoming emotional blocks and finding support You can find Leigh on her website at asohlifestyle.com, on Instagram @chef_leighm, and on Facebook as Leigh M – Plain and Simple. For more on Argavan Nilforoush, be sure to follow her on Instagram @babystepsnutrition, on Facebook: Baby Steps Nutrition page, on YouTube: Baby Steps Nutrition Podcast, on Twitter @argavanRDN, on LinkedIn @ArgavanNilforoush and through her website www.babystepsnutrition.com.
Episode 152- Bigger Hearted Parenting: Wisdom for Raising Children and Ourselves
Mentioned in This Episode: Dr. Schneebaum’s bookhttps://www.biggerhearted.com/ For more on Dr. Schneeabaum, you can follow him through his website https://ronschneebaummd.com/. For more on Argavan Nilforoush, be sure to follow her on Instagram @babystepsnutrition, on Facebook: Baby Steps Nutrition page, on YouTube: Baby Steps Nutrition Podcast, on Twitter @argavanRDN, on LinkedIn @ArgavanNilforoush and through her website www.babystepsnutrition.com.
Episode 151- 4th Trimester & Postpartum Care
Mentioned in this Episode: The First Forty Days Bookhttps://store.abramsbooks.com/products/the-first-forty-days March of Dimes- Nowhere to Go: Maternity Care Deserts Across the US 2024 Reporthttps://www.marchofdimes.org/maternity-care-deserts-report Fourth Trimester Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fourth-trimester-the-first-months-and-beyond/id1092879503 March of Dimes Statement, Dr. Amanda P. Williams, Interim Chief Medical Officer at March of Dimes | March of DimesMarch of Dimes Statement, Dr. Amanda P. Williams, Interim Chief Medical Officer at March of Dimes | March of Dimes Wire Your Baby for Success Through Optimal Newborn Brain Development https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wire-your-baby-for-success-through-optimal-newborn/id1092879503?i=1000648584507 HelloGaia AI-driven chat servicehellogaia.aihttps://hellogaia.aiAbout HelloGaia For more on Sarah Trott, you can follow her on Instagram @fourthtrimesterpodcast and through her website https://fourthtrimesterpodcast.com. For more on Argavan Nilforoush, be sure to follow her on Instagram @babystepsnutrition, on Facebook: Baby Steps Nutrition page, on YouTube: Baby Steps Nutrition Podcast, on Twitter @argavanRDN, on LinkedIn @ArgavanNilforoush and through her website www.babystepsnutrition.com.
Episode 150- Modern Parenting: Cutting Through the Chaos & Getting Back to Basics
Mentioned in this Episode: American Academy of Pediatrics- HealthyChildren.org- https://www.healthychildren.org/English/Pages/default.aspx Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia- https://www.chop.edu/ Podcasts- https://www.jpbelinkiemd.com/podcasts For more on Dr. Parga-Belinkie, you can follow her on Instagram @jopargalinkiemd and through her website https://www.jpbelinkiemd.com/. For more on Argavan Nilforoush, be sure to follow her on Instagram @babystepsnutrition, on Facebook: Baby Steps Nutrition page, on YouTube: Baby Steps Nutrition Podcast, on Twitter @argavanRDN, on LinkedIn @ArgavanNilforoush and through her website www.babystepsnutrition.com.
PODCASTHON 2025: Episode 149- OneBite I Anti DIet
On this insightful episode of the Baby Steps Nutrition Podcast, Argavan chats withEvelyn Tribole, MS, RDN, CEDRD-S, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and co-creator ofIntuitive Eating, an evidence-based, compassionate self-care eating framework rooted in dignity and respect for all bodies. Since 1995, Evelyn has been at the forefront of helping people cultivate a healthy relationship with food, mind, and body. She’s also the author of 10 books and has a thriving nutrition counseling practice in Newport Beach, California. Evelyn is passionate about public speaking and training health professionals on the process of Intuitive Eating. We discuss Evelyn's background in Intuitive Eating, the modern anti-diet movement, how diet culture on social media impacted our internal dialogue around hunger and body image and much more! Tune in now. Mentioned in this Episode: The 10 Principles of Intuitive Eating- https://www.intuitiveeating.org/about-us/10-principles-of-intuitive-eating/ Project EAT ((Eating and Activity over Time)- https://www.sph.umn.edu/research/projects/project-eat/ The Minesotta Semistarvation Study- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcjdPE1nDQg Book: The Great Starvation Experiment: The Heroic Men Who Starved so That Millions Could Live- https://www.amazon.com/Great-Starvation-Experiment-Starved-Millions/dp/0743270304 New York Times Article: They Rejected Diet Culture 30 Years Ago. Then They Went Mainstream.- https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/18/well/intuitive-eating.html?smtyp=cur&smid=tw-nytimes For more on Evelyn Tribole, you can follow her on Instagram @evelyntribole and through her websites https://www.intuitiveeating.org/ and https://www.evelyntribole.com/. For more on Argavan Nilforoush, be sure to follow her on Instagram @babystepsnutrition, on Facebook: Baby Steps Nutrition page, on YouTube: Baby Steps Nutrition Podcast, on Twitter @argavanRDN, on LinkedIn @ArgavanNilforoush and through her website www.babystepsnutrition.com.
Episode 148- Supporting Men Through Emotional Challenges
Mentioned in This Episode and Eran’s Recommendations: Eran Magen on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCve9zWBj7lqmuIatF4iY7wA Divorcing Dads websitehttps://www.divorcingdads.org/ Divorcing Dads Podcasthttps://divorcingdads.buzzsprout.com/2372419/follow For more on Dr. Magen, you can follow him on Instagram @EranMagenPhD and through his website www.eranmagen.com. For more on Argavan Nilforoush, be sure to follow her on Instagram @babystepsnutrition, on Facebook: Baby Steps Nutrition page, on YouTube: Baby Steps Nutrition Podcast, on Twitter @argavanRDN, on LinkedIn @ArgavanNilforoush and through her website www.babystepsnutrition.com.
Episode 147- Nurturing Children's Oral Health
Mentioned in This Episode: American Academy of Pediatric Dentistryhttps://www.aapd.org/ Find a Pediatric Dentisthttps://www.aapd.org/publications/find-a-pd/ For more on Dr. Hardwick you can follow her on Instagram @tam.teeth and through her website mttampediatricdentistry.com. For more on Argavan Nilforoush, be sure to follow her on Instagram @babystepsnutrition, on Facebook: Baby Steps Nutrition page, on YouTube: Baby Steps Nutrition Podcast, on Twitter @argavanRDN, on LinkedIn @ArgavanNilforoush and through her website www.babystepsnutrition.com.
Episode 146- Resolving Family Conflicts
Mentioned in This Episode: Conflict Prevention Conflict Kithttps://lisarothman.com/conflict-prevention-jumpstart-kit/ Free 30-Minute Family Strategy Sessionhttps://lisarothman.com/offerings-for-families/ Rupture Repair Role Playhttps://lisarothman.com/rupture-repair-role-play/ For more on Lisa Rothman, you can follow her on Instagram @stopfamilyconflict and StopFamilyConflict.com. For more on Argavan Nilforoush, be sure to follow her on Instagram @babystepsnutrition, on Facebook: Baby Steps Nutrition page, on YouTube: Baby Steps Nutrition Podcast, on Twitter @argavanRDN, on LinkedIn @ArgavanNilforoush and through her website www.babystepsnutrition.com.
Episode 145- The Seasons of Relationships
Mentioned in This Episode: 8 Rules of Love by Jay ShettyOn Purpose Podcast with Jay ShettyAttachment Theory by Thais GibsonThe School of Greatness Podcast by Lewis Howes featuring Esther Perel For more on Sarah Jones, you can follow her on Instagram @sarahjones_85. For more on Argavan Nilforoush, be sure to follow her on Instagram @babystepsnutrition, on Facebook: Baby Steps Nutrition page, on YouTube: Baby Steps Nutrition Podcast, on Twitter @argavanRDN, on LinkedIn @ArgavanNilforoush and through her website www.babystepsnutrition.com.
Episode 144- Revolutionizing Kids’ Health with Dr. Joel 'Gator' Warsh
Mentioned in this Episode: Harmful ingredients in cerealshttps://foodbabe.com/cerealshare/ European Food Safety Authorityhttps://food.ec.europa.eu/horizontal-topics/general-food-law_en What is GRAS? (generally recognized as safe)https://www.ewg.org/news-insights/news/2024/03/what-grasDr. Joel’s Book: Parenting At Your Child’s Pacehttps://parentingatyourchildspace.com/ Dr. Joel on Episode 50 of the Baby Steps Nutrition Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-50-an-integrative-and-holistic-approach/id1580301084?i=1000554324566 For more on Dr. Warsh, you can follow him on Instagram @drjoelgator and through his website https://integrativepediatricsandmedicine.com. For more on Argavan Nilforoush, be sure to follow her on Instagram @babystepsnutrition, on Facebook: Baby Steps Nutrition page, on YouTube: Baby Steps Nutrition Podcast, on Twitter @argavanRDN, on LinkedIn @ArgavanNilforoush and through her website www.babystepsnutrition.com.
Episode 143- Picky Eating Unpacked
Mentioned in this Episode: Jenny's Recommended Resourceshttps://www.jennyfriedmannutrition.com/resources/ For more on Jennifer Friedman, you can follow her on Instagram @feedingpickyeaters, and through her website JennyFriedmanNutrition.com For more on Argavan Nilforoush, be sure to follow her on Instagram @babystepsnutrition, on Facebook: Baby Steps Nutrition page, on YouTube: Baby Steps Nutrition Podcast, on Twitter @argavanRDN, on LinkedIn @ArgavanNilforoush and through her website www.babystepsnutrition.com.
Episode 142- Fueling the Frontlines: Nutrition for First Responders
Mentioned in this Episode: CSPDA Firefighter Fact Sheet:https://sportsrd.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/CPSDA-firefighter-fact-sheet-082923.pdf Feeding America’s Bravest: Survival Mediterranean Style – Firefighters’ Mediterranean Diet InterventionFree Recipe Book on https://www.rescuerd.com/ Recipes:https://pbgfrwellness.com/home/healthier-meal-options/ Nutrition Articles: https://pbgfrwellness.com/nutritional-articles/ For more on Megan Lautz, you can follow her on Instagram @rescue.rd, on TikTok @Rescue.RD, on LinkedIn @MeganLautz and through her website https://www.rescuerd.com// For more on Argavan Nilforoush, be sure to follow her on Instagram @babystepsnutrition, on Facebook: Baby Steps Nutrition page, on YouTube: Baby Steps Nutrition Podcast, on Twitter @argavanRDN, on LinkedIn @ArgavanNilforoush and through her website www.babystepsnutrition.com.
Episode 141- Anti Diet
For more on Evelyn Tribole, you can follow her on Instagram @evelyntribole and through her websites https://www.intuitiveeating.org/ and https://www.evelyntribole.com/. For more on Argavan Nilforoush, be sure to follow her on Instagram @babystepsnutrition, on Facebook: Baby Steps Nutrition page, on YouTube: Baby Steps Nutrition Podcast, on Twitter @argavanRDN, on LinkedIn @ArgavanNilforoush and through her website www.babystepsnutrition.com.
Episode 140- Empowering Mothers: Overcoming Anxiety
Mentioned in this Episode: Dr. Yip’s Latest book: Hello Baby, Goodbye Intrusive Thoughts: Stop the Spiral of Anxiety and OCD to Reclaim Wellness on Your Motherhood Journeyhttps://www.amazon.com/Hello-Baby-Goodbye-Intrusive-Thoughts/dp/164848283X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=6VW74YD6X33H&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.xYYFcXkT8osVKr97s9cdgZzkovNRU9IP3UmMqfR5m00aS_LHyqQL5R90hQduMrXy.rUOoZch8x_LxjS4be-YkYtfK7A9-ngT_cYPRJchZDCk&dib_tag=se&keywords=hello+baby+goodbye+intrusive+thoughts&qid=1708653827&sprefix=hello+baby+good%2Caps%2C161&sr=8-1 ADAA (Anxiety & Depression Association of America)https://adaa.org/ IOCDF (International OCD Foundation)https://iocdf.org/ The Stress Less Life Podcasthttps://dryip.com/category/the-stress-less-life-podcast/ For more on Dr. Yip, you can follow her on Instagram @drjennyyip, on Facebook: Dr. Jenny Yip page, on LinkedIn @Dr.JennyYip, on Twitter @DrJennyYip and through her website https://dryip.com/. For more on Argavan Nilforoush, be sure to follow her on Instagram @babystepsnutrition, on Facebook: Baby Steps Nutrition page, on YouTube: Baby Steps Nutrition Podcast, on Twitter @argavanRDN, on LinkedIn @ArgavanNilforoush and through her website www.babystepsnutrition.com.
Episode 139- Navigating Teen Anxiety and Eating Habits with Melanie Potock, MA, CCC-SLP
Mentioned in this Episode: On-demand course with Melanie and Dr. Dalton, a national expert in pediatric anxiety: - -- https://mymunchbug.com/courses/pediatric-feeding-disorders-and-anxiety/ (If you would like a discount code – you’re welcome to include mymunchbug10 for 10% off) YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/melaniepotock Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mymunchbug_melaniepotock/ Coaching: https://mymunchbug.com/coaching/ For more Melanie Potock, you can follow her through her website www.MelaniePotock.com. For more on Argavan Nilforoush, be sure to follow her on Instagram @babystepsnutrition, on Facebook: Baby Steps Nutrition page, on YouTube: Baby Steps Nutrition Podcast, on Twitter @argavanRDN, on LinkedIn @ArgavanNilforoush and through her website www.babystepsnutrition.com.
Episode 138- Understanding and Healing Intergenerational Cultural Trauma in Women
For more on Melissa Lapides, you can follow her on Instagram @healyourtraumatherapy, on Facebook: Melissa Lapides page and through her website https://www.melissalapideslmft.com/. For more on Argavan Nilforoush, be sure to follow her on Instagram @babystepsnutrition, on Facebook: Baby Steps Nutrition page, on YouTube: Baby Steps Nutrition Podcast, on Twitter @argavanRDN, on LinkedIn @ArgavanNilforoush and through her website www.babystepsnutrition.com.
Episode 137- Confronting the Fentanyl Crisis Among Our Youth
Mentioned in this Episode: American Medical Association (AMA) Overdose Epidemic Report https://www.ama-assn.org/system/files/ama-overdose-epidemic-report.pdf The Addicted Child by Richard Capriolahttps://helptheaddictedchild.com/the-book Baby Steps Nutrition Podcast Episode #74: Teens and Substance Abuse with Richard Capriolahttps://baby-steps-nutrition-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-74-teen-substance-abuse-what-caregivers-should-know-GiUCcNve Baby Steps Nutrition Podcast Episode #83: Social Media and Teens with Richard Capriolahttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-83-social-media-and-teens/id1580301084?i=1000581052430 For more on Richard Capriola, you can follow him through his website https://helptheaddictedchild.com/. For more on Argavan Nilforoush, be sure to follow her on Instagram @babystepsnutrition, on Facebook: Baby Steps Nutrition page, on YouTube: Baby Steps Nutrition Podcast, on Twitter @argavanRDN, on LinkedIn @ArgavanNilforoush and through her website www.babystepsnutrition.com.
Episode 136- Healthy Mouths, Healthy Bodies with Dr. Staci Whitman
Mentioned in this Episode: Airway info:The American Academy of Physiological Medicine & Dentistryhttps://aapmd.org/ The Breathe Institute https://thebreatheinstitute.com/ Dr. Staci’s Favourite Products:https://nopokids.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/8.5x11-Doctor-Stacis-Favorite-Things-Sheet-5.pdf Books: Sleep Wrecked Kids: Helping Parents Raise Happy, Healthy Kids, One Sleep at a Timeby Sharon Moorehttps://www.amazon.com/s?k=sleep+wrecked+kids&hvadid=409960995493&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9032306&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=3579283142949983331&hvtargid=kwd-515797719586&hydadcr=24657_11410751&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_6a9wdzxypf_e Breath: The New Science of a Lost Artby James Nestorhttps://www.amazon.com/s?k=Breath+-+James+Nestor&crid=4BLPKVW74JB9&sprefix=sleep+wrecked+kids%2Caps%2C320&ref=nb_sb_noss_1 For more on Dr. Whitman, you can follow her on Instagram @doctor_staci, on TikTok @doctor_staci and through her websites doctorstaci.com, nopokids.com and fygg.com For more on Argavan Nilforoush, be sure to follow her on Instagram @babystepsnutrition, on Facebook: Baby Steps Nutrition page, on YouTube: Baby Steps Nutrition Podcast, on Twitter @argavanRDN, on LinkedIn @ArgavanNilforoush and through her website www.babystepsnutrition.com.