The Livin'Sky Podcast
Welcome to The Livin’Sky Podcast — where whole-child wellness meets real-life parenting.
Hosted by Lena Livinsky — mom, pediatric speech-language pathologist, and holistic feeding specialist — this show is your go-to guide for raising healthy, resilient kids in today’s world.
Here, we don’t settle for surface-level advice. We dig deep into the root causes of picky eating, developmental delays, gut issues, and more — because your child’s symptoms are always trying to tell you something. And you deserve real answers.
Each week, you’ll hear a mix of solo episodes and expert interviews covering the full spectrum of childhood health:
🧠 Gut-brain connection
🍽️ Feeding challenges
😴 Sleep + circadian rhythm
🫶 Nervous system regulation
🌿 Nutrition, nature, and everyday wellness
Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, or pediatric professional — this podcast offers both science and heart to help your family thrive.
Let’s take the pressure off, reconnect with our intuition, and raise kids who feel safe, nourished, and understood.
✨ Let’s Livin’Sky together.
The Livin'Sky Podcast
Environmental Factors That Affect Picky Eating: How Light, Sound, Air, and Sleep Shape Your Child’s Appetite
In this solo episode, Lena takes you far beyond the plate and into the powerful world of your child’s environment , the often-ignored root of picky eating.
If you have ever wondered why your child can eat the same food one day and melt down over it the next, this episode is going to change everything. Because eating doesn’t start in the mouth. It starts in the nervous system.
Inside this episode you will learn:
• Why light is one of the biggest regulators of appetite, mood, gut health, and behavior
• How artificial LEDs and screens confuse your child’s circadian rhythm and appetite signals
• Simple free practices that align your child’s biology with nature again
• How noise, clutter, and background TV push the nervous system into fight or flight
• Why clothing materials impact behavior, discomfort, and willingness to sit and eat
• How air quality, fragrances, and cleaning products affect gut health and picky eating
• The role of water filtration and minerals in energy, digestion, and nutrient absorption
• Why sleep and daily rhythm are essential to appetite regulation
• Small steps you can start today to create a biologically safe and grounded home for your child
Lena also shares her personal home routines, the exact lighting she uses, how she sets up her mornings with her son, and the environment shifts that changed everything for her own picky eater.
Resources mentioned:
• Boncharge lights and glasses (code: LenaL)
• Aqua Tru, Blue Vua, APEC, Greenfield Water filtration
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Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making significant dietary changes.