Tube to Table
Episodes
S2, Ep. 24: Getting Back On Track
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jeni and Heidi are back this week to talk about how to get back on track when things feel like they're falling apart. Tube weaning is rarely a strai...
S2, Ep. 23: Hunger, Appetite, and Tube Weaning
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In tube weaning, we hear all the time, “We just need to create hunger.” But hunger isn’t a button you push. It’s a learning process and ...
S2, Ep. 22: Tubies at the Table
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Feeding Tube Awareness Week! Jeni and Heidi are here this week to celebrate your family and to talk about how to gently and meaningfully includ...
S2, Ep. 21: Illness and Tube Weaning
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If your child gets sick in the middle of tube weaning, it can feel like the whole process is falling apart. It’s certainly frustrating but try not t...
S2, Ep. 20: Preparing for Tube Weaning
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re thinking about tube weaning, this probably isn’t a new idea. It’s a question that’s been sitting with you for a while: Is ...
S2, Ep. 19: Navigating the Holidays
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Navigating the holidays while tube-weaning can feel like a lot. Busy schedules, big gatherings, and traditions with friends or family can all add e...
S2, Ep. 18: Choosing a Program
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Heidi and Jennifer are back today to help you feel empowered to choose the right tube weaning program for your child, your family, and yourself. Choos...
S2, Ep. 17: How to Feed Kids Responsively
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Heidi and Jennifer are back! This week, they are sharing some tips and important pillars for feeding kids responsively. When children are learning to ...
S2, Ep. 16: Tools, Cups & Utensils
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Parents often ask us: What tools do I need to help my child eat? From vibrating toys to chewy tubes, special spoons to miracle cups, the pressure to “...
S2, Ep. 15: Growth in Tube Weaning
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jeni and Heidi unpack a common concern in the tube weaning journey: growth. Fears about weight loss and strategies to facilitate weig...
S2, Ep. 14: Hydration During Tube Weaning
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jeni and Heidi dive into a topic that doesn’t always get the spotlight it deserves during the tube weaning process: hydration. Hydr...
S2, Ep. 13: What Weaning Really IS
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When we hear the term "tube weaning," it’s easy to assume it simply means switching from tube feeds to oral eating. But in this episode, Jeni and He...
S2, Ep. 12: Tube Use During Weaning
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back! This week, Jeni and Heidi are talking about the role of supplementation during the tube weaning process—why it matters, how we approac...
S2, Ep. 11: The Power of the Pause
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jeni and Heidi dive into the often-overlooked but incredibly powerful concept of pausing both before and along the tube weaning journ...
S2, Ep. 10: How Parents Protect Mealtimes During Tube Weaning
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jeni and Heidi dive into how parents can play a powerful role in protecting and supporting their child’s journey from tube feeding ...
S2, Ep. 9: Building a Team for Tube Weaning at Home
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back! In this episode, Jeni and Heidi are talking about how families can form an effective and collaborative team to support their child throu...
S2, Ep. 8: The Role of Parents in Tube Weaning
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When we talk about tube weaning, we’re not just talking about transitioning from tube feeds to oral intake—we’re talking about creating or resto...
S2, Ep. 7: Sensory Implications for Weaning
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How many times has a loving adult or professional told you that your child’s eating difficulties are a sensory based “problem”? Yes, feeding IS ...
S2, Ep. 6: Why Getting Kids to Eat Backfires
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jennifer and Heidi are diving into how certain feeding strategies, specifically when transitioning off feeding tubes, can backfire. T...
S2, Ep. 5: Hunger and Beyond: Motivation Matters
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, Jennifer and Heidi talk about what motivates children to eat. While hunger is important, it’s not the only missing piece o...
S2, Ep. 4: Feeding Skill Development and Tube Weaning
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Tube to Table, Jennifer and Heidi are letting you all in on a little secret: most kids learn to eat while they’re eating and part...
S2, Ep. 3: When Kids Say NO! (And Why It's Important)
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Tube To Table: The podcast about helping tube fed kids become happy and healthy eaters. In this episode, Jeni and Heidi are here to help pa...
S2, Ep. 2: What I Wish They Had Told Me!
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Did your child just receive a feeding tube? Are you feeling stuck in feeding therapy? In this episode of Tube To Table, we are diving into the topic o...
S2, Ep. 1: Tube to Table Reboot
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Tube To Table: The podcast about helping tube fed kids become happy and healthy eaters. In Episode 1 of Season 2, you’ll get re-acquainte...
Episode 44: Reframing Refusal
11 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Tube to Table Podcast. On this week’s episode, Reframing Refusal, Heidi and Jennifer are talking about how to reframe the experi...
Episode 43: The Thrive Parent's Bill of Rights
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of Tube to Table, Jennifer and Heidi are discussing the Thrive Parent’s Bill of Rights. You may have seen this in a recent ...
Episode 42: The Measurement Trap
20 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of Tube To Table, Jennifer is joined by Jamie Hinchey, a member of the Tube Weaning program at Thrive. Jennifer and Jamie a...
Episode 41: A Parent's Perspective: Joe's Story
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another episode of the Tube to Table podcast! We are continuing our “Parent’s Perspective” series with Joe’s story. On this we...
Episode 40: There's No Place Like Home
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of the Tube to Table podcast, Heidi and Jennifer are talking about the “where” of tube weaning. Where should tube weaning...
Episode 39: A Parent’s Perspective: Noelle’s Story
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another episode of Tube to Table! We are so excited to have another episode as part of our “Parent’s Perspective” series. This w...
Episode 38: What's Love Got to Do With It
17 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another episode of Tube To Table! This week, Heidi and Jennifer are talking all about love and attachment. How do loving and attache...
Episode 37: Trying to Wean During a Quarantine
08 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We hope everybody is well and staying close at home, keeping themselves and everyone in their community safe. In this week’s episode of Tube To Ta...
Episode 36: When There's a Pause in Therapy
01 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
At Thrive, we miss seeing our families in person, but we are so happy we have been able to reach out and see our families online! For many children an...
Episode 35: What's the Deal with Drinking?
25 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We know that this past week hasn’t been easy for our families. We are thinking of you and sending a big virtual hug! It’s important to remember th...
Episode 34: Calming The Waters
18 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, Heidi is joined by Jamie Hinchey, a feeding therapist and member of the Thrive tube weaning team. Heidi and Jamie are discus...
Episode 33: Autonomy over Efficiency
11 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of the Tube to Table podcast, Jennifer and Heidi are talking about autonomy. What is it and why is it important in your child...
Episode 32: The Lowdown on Liquids
04 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode, Jennifer and Heidi are talking about liquids and how they play a role while weaning your child from a feeding tube. As we al...
Episode 31: Dealing With a Crisis
19 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode, Heidi is joined by Brianna Brown, a feeding therapist and member of the Thrive Tube Weaning Team. To follow up with last wee...
Episode 30: Why Do We Worry About Worrying?
12 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of the Tube to Table podcast, Heidi is joined by Jamie, a feeding therapist and full-time member of the Thrive Tube Weaning T...
Episode 29: How to Measure Success
05 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back for another episode of Tube to Table! This week we are talking about how to measure progress while weaning your child from their feeding ...
Episode 28: Doctor Dilemma
29 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of the Tube to Table podcast, we are talking about the difficulties families face while communicating with their medical te...
Episode 27: Blenderized Diets
22 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of Tube to Table, we are talking about blenderized diets and how they help children who are on feeding tubes as well as tho...
Episode 26: A Parent's Perspective: Benji's Story
15 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are so excited for this week’s episode, which marks the start of our series “A Parent’s Perspective”. The Tube to Table podcast will be fea...
Episode 25: Comfort vs. Compliance
09 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year! We are so happy to be back in 2020 with new episodes and exciting guests! In this week’s episode, your hosts Jennifer and Heidi, wil...
Episode 24: How We See Ourselves
19 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the holiday season, which means a lot of talk about food! This can lead to more “food noise” around parents and their children. In this wee...
Episode 23: The Scoop on Poop
12 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
That’s right, we are talking about all things poop in this week’s episode. This includes constipation, poop patterns while weaning, and everything...
Episode 22: All The Feelings
05 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the start to the holiday season and although that brings joy, it also brings many other feelings! The holidays are a time that can bring back ...
Episode 21: Winning the War Against Insurance
26 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode discusses a topic that can cause stress and anxiety for many families. The insurance battle. Where do you start? How do you sta...
Episode 20: Getting Real About Reflux
19 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, we are getting REAL about reflux. Why are we talking about reflux? It affects so many children throughout their feeding tube...
Episode 19: Just Weight
07 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode is talking about weight. Why is it such a stressful topic? How can you handle conversations about weight? What else should we be...
Episode 18: Celebrations!!
31 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Halloween! It’s time for a celebration!! Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, or even a birthday party. These are all exciting celebrations in ...
Episode 17: Out of Order: When is oral motor therapy appropriate?
24 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When you hear the words “oral motor therapy” what comes to mind? Has this been a recommendation for your child? When is it appropriate? This week’...
Episode 16: Nibbles and Bits
17 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Picture this: You’re starting a tube wean and you’re at the grocery store...what do you buy? On this week’s episode of the Tube to Table Podcast...
Episode 15: Tools of the Trade
10 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back for Season 2! Thank you so much for listening to Season 1 of the Tube To Table Podcast, we are so excited for you to hear our upcoming ...
Episode 14: Getting Unstuck
29 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, Jennifer and Heidi are discussing the common traps in tube weaning and how people can easily get stuck on their journey from...
Episode 13: Structure Without Stress
23 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, Jennifer is joined by Brianna Brown, a speech therapist and member of the Thrive Tube Weaning Team. Brianna works in the Spe...
Episode 12: Tricks and Treats
15 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of Tube to Table, Jennifer and Heidi discuss how tricks and treats are used to encourage children to eat or make progress in ...
Episode 11: The Tortoise and the Hare
24 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How fast should tube weaning really be? Is there a right speed? At Thrive, we hear from parents starting their journey, in the middle of weaning, or d...
Episode 10: Safety First
11 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode is all about the safety parameters put in place during your child’s tube weaning journey and how we work together with your ch...
Episode 9: Learning to Swim
04 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Teaching a child how to eat when they aren’t experiencing hunger is like teaching that child to swim in a pool without water. What does this mean? I...
Episode 8: Every Moment Matters
27 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Is there a moment in time that stands out for you during your tube weaning journey? This week’s Tube to Table episode focuses on the moments that ...
Episode 7: Better Together
20 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What should a family mealtime look like? How can I create happy and healthy mealtimes for my child? This week’s episode of Tube to Table discusses t...
Episode 6: First Things First
15 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In past episodes, we have talked about some of the foundations to our program, including hunger, signs of readiness, and what you can do while you wai...
Episode 5: Ready or Not
06 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Wondering if your child is ready to wean from their feeding tube? How do you know? In this week’s episode of Tube To Table, we are discussing feed...
Episode 4: The Eating Instinct with Virginia Sole-Smith
29 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of the Tube To Table Podcast, Jennifer and Heidi sit down with Virginia Sole-Smith to discuss her child’s journey from fe...
Episode 3: Hungry For More!
22 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of Tube To Table, Jennifer and Heidi are giving our listeners a brief history of how the Thrive by Spectrum Pediatrics Tube...
Episode 2: What To Do While You Wait
15 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What can you do while you’re getting ready to wean? Last week, we talked about what parents wish they knew when their child received their feeding ...
Episode 1: What I Wish They Had Told Me!
01 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Tube To Table: The podcast about helping tube fed kids become happy and healthy eaters. In episode 1, you’ll get to know your hosts, Jenn...