13: Fed is best: Taking the pressure off ARFID families with Margo White

What if we let go of the pressure to “fix” picky eating, and honoured what feels safe to eat instead?

In this episode of Neurodivergent Pulse, Laetitia is joined by Margo White, a Certified Practising Nutritionist, AuDHDer and founder of Whole Body Nutrition. Together, they unpack what ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) really is, and how we can better support neurodivergent children and families to feel safe, seen and nourished.

With a beautifully affirming lens and lived experience as both a clinician and a parent, Margo challenges outdated narratives and reminds us that food doesn’t have to look a certain way to be enough.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS 👇

🧠 What ARFID is (and what it’s not)

🧠 Why “picky eating” isn’t the full story

🧠 How cultural food, sensory preferences, and trauma shape eating

🧠 Why “fed is best” is the most freeing feeding philosophy

🧠 How to support your child’s eating without shame or pressure

🧠 Practical ways to advocate with schools, carers + extended family

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ABOUT THE GUEST 👇

Margo is a Certified Practising Nutritionist and the founder of Whole Body Nutrition. Her practice specialises in supporting Neurodivergent individuals of all ages, genders, and backgrounds to cultivate an emotionally healthy relationship with food.

As a proud AuDHDer and mother of two, Margo understands the challenges that both her clients and their families are navigating when they present to her in the clinic.

Margo has developed a unique style of practice that draws from a neuro-affirming, trauma-informed and lived experience lens. She gently encourages her clients to understand and accept that there are different ways of eating and takes the time to validate all sensory feeding differences, which further builds on their therapeutic relationship.

💻 Website: wholebodynutrition.com.au

📸 Instagram: @margo_wholebodynutrition

ABOUT THE HOST 👇

Laetitia Andrac (Autistic & ADHDer) is an award-winning entrepreneur, international speaker, and podcast host.

She is the bestselling author of Light It: How to Trust Your Intuition and Build a Thriving Business. With over 15 years of experience in consulting, strategy, and innovation, Laetitia has worked with industry leaders like Deloitte and Telstra.

Inspired by my journey as a neurodivergent parent, she co-founded Understanding Zoe, an AI-driven solution dedicated to supporting caregivers of neurodivergent children.

Her passion is creating a more neuroinclusive world, where everyone can thrive—whether in their homes, communities, or workplaces.