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Healthy Habits Happy Homes

Healthy Habits Happy Homes

By the age of five or six, your kids will form eating, exercise and sleep habits that can last a lifetime. The Guelph Family Health Study is testing new ways for kids to learn healthy habits...

Episodes

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The Great Protein Panic

It’s hard to escape the protein craze! From protein bars and powders to even protein water, it seems like every food is getting a high-prote...

00:31:07Oct 13, 2026

Kids in the Kitchen

To kick off the new season of Healthy Habits, Happy Homes, we’re jumping into an awesome conversation with Nicole Puffer, a classically trai...

00:25:42Sep 29, 2026

Student Spotlight Episode: All Things Fibre

We are excited to present a special episode as the final episode of our season! This episode was created by fourth-year nutrition students a...

00:16:36May 11, 2026

Being Safe Outdoors: Tips When it Comes to Ticks

As warmer weather approaches, so does tick season. In this episode, we are joined by researcher Justin Wood. Justin works at the University...

00:39:00Apr 21, 2026

Don’t Judge a Snack by its Cover... or Should You?

You may have noticed new labels popping up on some of your favourite snacks but what are they, what do they actually mean, and how can they...

00:24:18Mar 24, 2026

Is Social Media Affecting Our Brains?

Join us for this episode as we explore the timely and widely discussed topic of social media and its effects on the brain. With platforms be...

00:26:46Mar 10, 2026

Understanding Vaping in Teens

Vaping. Smoking. Nicotine. What’s actually going on with teens today? In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Nicholas Chadi MD, a pediatricia...

00:30:37Feb 9, 2026

The Facts of Fibre

Join us for this awesome episode all about fibre with none other than the Queen of Fibre herself, Mairlyn Smith. Mairlyn is a professional h...

00:32:12Jan 20, 2026

Food Systems: Why Should We Care?

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Evan Fraser, Director of the Arrell Food Institute and global leader in understanding agri-food tech,...

00:34:11Dec 2, 2025

ChatGPT & Kids: Impacts on Learning and Development

In this episode, we are exploring one of the most talked-about concepts today: AI. More specifically, we are diving into how tools like Chat...

00:28:34Nov 18, 2025

A Geriatrician's Guide to Healthy Aging & Supporting Aging Parents

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Alejandra Villalobos, a dedicated geriatrician with over 18 years of experience caring for older adult...

00:41:50Oct 28, 2025

Welcome Episode: Meet our new co-hosts Manahil & Heemani!

We’re kicking off a brand-new season with fresh voices and exciting conversations! In this welcome episode, meet our new co-hosts, Manahil Z...

00:16:54Oct 6, 2025

Special Episode: Goodbye Tamara and Marciane!

We have a bittersweet announcement here at the Healthy Habits Happy Homes podcast. Our fabulous co-hosts, Tamara and Marciane, are stepping...

00:17:27Mar 25, 2025

Episode 74: Student Podcast Features from NUTR*4070: Nutrition Communication and Knowledge Translation

In this episode, we are excited to share some awesome work from students at the University of Guelph. These two podcasts were created by stu...

00:32:53Mar 18, 2025

Episode 73: Supporting Kids with Learning Disabilities: A Secondary School Team Perspective with Lisa Sanvido

In this episode, we sat down with Lisa Sanvido. Lisa is currently the Vice Principal at John F. Ross CVI and the Vice President of the Learn...

00:53:14Mar 4, 2025

Episode 72: Celebrating Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) at Home with Dr. Marsha Hinds Myrie

In this episode, we were joined by Dr. Marsha Hinds Myrie. Dr. Hinds is an Adjunct professor in the Department of Political Science and an E...

01:14:41Feb 18, 2025

Episode 71: Stronger Together: How Families Can Tackle Childhood Anxiety with Dr. Kristel Thomassin

In this episode, we chatted with Dr. Kristel Thomassin about how parents can help their family better manage anxiety. Dr. Thomassin is an As...

00:56:39Feb 4, 2025

Episode 70: Beyond “The Talk”: Unpacking Sex, Sexuality and Gender with Cory Silverberg

In this episode we chatted with Cory Silverberg. Cory is a sex educator, author, and queer person who smiles a lot when they talk. Cory teac...

00:46:26Jan 21, 2025

Episode 69: How to Super-Fuel Super-Active Kids with Rosanne Robinson and Cara Kasdorf

In this episode, we chatted with Rosanne Robinson and Cara Kasdorf! Rosanne and Cara are both Registered Dietitians, and co-owners of Bluepr...

00:57:43Dec 3, 2024

Episode 68: Navigating Food Allergies with Dr. Brock Williams

In this episode, we spoke with Dr. Brock Williams. Dr. Brock Williams is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow with the Division of Allergy at the...

00:39:45Nov 19, 2024