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Why do kids say they’re “starving”… even right after they just ate?

In this eye-opening episode of Mom’s Brain Is a Coffee Stain, Kayla sits down with Kamy Moussavi, founder of Step Together, to unpack what’s really behind emotional eating in kids, ADHD, and unhealthy food habits.

Drawing from his own personal journey of struggling with excess weight as a child, Kamy explains why traditional approaches to dieting and food control often fail—and why the real issue goes much deeper than just “what” kids are eating.

This conversation dives into the powerful connection between dopamine, emotional regulation, and food, helping parents understand why kids turn to food for comfort—and what to do instead.

In This Episode We Discuss:

• What emotional eating in children actually looks like
• Why kids feel “hungry” even when they’re not physically hungry
• The connection between ADHD, dopamine, and food cravings
• How boredom, anxiety, and stress show up as eating habits
• Why traditional diets fail 96% of kids long-term
• How to help kids find healthy sources of dopamine
• The role parents play in shaping their child’s relationship with food
• Why modeling behavior matters more than what we say
• How to reduce reliance on snacks, junk food, and convenience eating
• Simple ways to build a healthier home environment without shame

A Powerful Mindset Shift:

✨ Your child isn’t lacking discipline—they’re trying to solve a problem
✨ Food is often a symptom, not the root cause
✨ When we understand the “why,” we can finally create lasting change

Key Takeaway:

If we stop focusing only on food—and start focusing on what’s driving the behavior—we can help our kids build a healthier relationship with food for life.

Guest Information

Kamy Moussavi
Founder of Step Together

🌐 Website:
https://steptogether.us

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