• The Pediatric Perspective
    Mar 9 2026

    This podcast is brought to you by Global Health Collaboration. Your hosts are Meggin Tallman, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, and April Lawson, MS, ALC, NCC, under the supervision of David McCullough, LPC-S.

    The information presented in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered medical or mental health advice. The views and opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and are not affiliated with or representative of any other agency or organization.

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    1 min
  • Is Food Addictive? What Parents Need to Know
    Jun 16 2026

    Is sugar addictive? Join us as we discuss brain chemistry and highly palatable foods in ways that make sense for parents and families.

    This podcast is brought to you by Global Health Collaboration. Your hosts are Meggin Tallman, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, and April Lawson, MS, ALC, NCC, under the supervision of David McCullough, LPC-S.

    The information presented in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered medical or mental health advice. The views and opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and are not affiliated with or representative of any other agency or organization.

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    40 mins
  • The Truth Behind Physical Activity
    Jun 4 2026

    This episode features Craig Witt, a Ph.D. candidate, educator, and health researcher with a passion for helping people improve their metabolic health through practical, science-backed lifestyle changes. As an instructor at the University of North Alabama, Craig teaches nutrition, exercise science, and healthy aging while conducting research on health coaching, recovery, and chronic disease prevention. He is also actively involved in community wellness programs, Parkinson’s disease exercise initiatives, and public health education. Craig enjoys making complex health topics understandable and empowering others to take meaningful steps toward better health.

    Resources discussed in this episode can be found here:

    https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1MQUjVg6srH1rPJK7JWVSQnFJ-1JhPFV9?usp=share_link

    Credits:

    This podcast is produced by Global Health Production, a nonprofit organization committed to making evidence-based health information accessible to individuals, families, and communities. Hosts are Meggin Tallman, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, and April Lawson, MS, ALC, NCC, under the supervision of David McCullough, LPC-S.

    The information presented in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered medical or mental health advice. The views and opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and are not affiliated with or representative of any other agency or organization.

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    https://uppbeat.io/t/night-drift/the-cleaner

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    42 mins
  • The Weight of Stress
    May 26 2026

    Join us as we discuss environmental factors of health, mainly sleep and stress levels. Information discussed in this episode can be found here:

    https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1MQUjVg6srH1rPJK7JWVSQnFJ-1JhPFV9?usp=share_link

    https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/aces/about.html

    https://developingchild.harvard.edu/resources/infographics/aces-and-toxic-stress-frequently-asked-questions/

    https://www.aap.org/en/news-room/campaigns-and-toolkits/preventing-adverse-childhood-experiences/?srsltid=AfmBOorL0obYyeIX3uIOd0ZQqUN3mgiiHqTWOp5PW0ox_tDd-_EyGaUs

    https://www.nami.org

    https://www.cdc.gov/mental-health/caring/index.html

    This podcast is brought to you by Global Health Collaboration. Your hosts are Meggin Tallman, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, and April Lawson, MS, ALC, NCC, under the supervision of David McCullough, LPC-S.

    The information presented in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered medical or mental health advice. The views and opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and are not affiliated with or representative of any other agency or organization.

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    56 mins
  • Beyond the Phase: Picky Eating, Sensory Issues & Feeding Therapy
    Apr 29 2026

    This episode of The Pediatric Perspective features two guests; Miranda Ainsworth, Occupational Therapist/Owner at Stepping Stone Pediatric Therapy, and Natalie Vickery, Occupational Therapy Assistant.

    Resources discussed in this episode can be found here:

    https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lQ81NrYRE3iFuv16C8oQE-15usiQU3Gi/view?usp=share_link

    This podcast is brought to you by Global Health Collaboration. Your hosts are Meggin Tallman, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, and April Lawson, MS, ALC, NCC, under the supervision of David McCullough, LPC-S.

    The information presented in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered medical or mental health advice. The views and opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and are not affiliated with or representative of any other agency or organization.

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    https://uppbeat.io/t/night-drift/the-cleaner

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    56 mins
  • Fed Well from the First Bottle
    Apr 21 2026

    This podcast is brought to you by Global Health Collaboration. Your hosts are Meggin Tallman, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, and April Lawson, MS, ALC, NCC, *under the supervision of David McCullough, LPC-S.

    The information presented in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered medical or mental health advice. The views and opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and are not affiliated with or representative of any other agency or organization.

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    Meggin Tallman MSN, APRN, FNP-C

    mtallman@pedstvp.com

    April Lawson, MS, ALC, NCC

    alawson@pedstvp.com

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    1 hr
  • Step 1: Opening the Door
    Mar 27 2026

    This podcast is brought to you by Global Health Collaboration. Your hosts are Meggin Tallman, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, and April Lawson, MS, ALC, NCC, under the supervision of David McCullough, LPC-S.

    The information presented in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered medical or mental health advice. The views and opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and are not affiliated with or representative of any other agency or organization.

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    https://uppbeat.io/t/night-drift/the-cleaner

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    Sources: ·

    Berge, J. M., Tate, A., Trofholz, A., Loth, K., & Neumark-Sztainer, D. (2021). First, do no harm: Understanding primary care providers' perception of risks associated with discussing weight with pediatric patients. Journal of Pediatrics, 236, 197–205. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8427925/

    Budd, G. M., Mariotti, M., Graff, D., & Falkenstein, K. (2018). Barriers and facilitators to health care professionals discussing child weight with parents: A meta-synthesis of qualitative studies. Child: Care, Health and Development, 44(5), 666–675. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6099303/

    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2024, November 22). Child and teen BMI categories. https://www.cdc.gov/bmi/child-teen-calculator/bmi-categories.html

    Dietz, W. H., Benken, D. E., & Hunter, A. S. (2009). American Heart Association childhood obesity research summit. Circulation, 119(15), 2114–2123. https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/circulationaha.109.192215

    Hampl, S. E., Hassink, S. G., Skinner, A. C., Armstrong, S. C., Barlow, S. E., Bolling, C. F., Edwards, K. C., Eneli, I., Hamre, R., Joseph, M. M., Lunsford, D., Menon, R., Milov, D. E., Mirza, S. A., Rhodes, E. T., Ridel, K., Santos, M., Shechter, M. S., Shillabeer, J., . . . Flinn, S. K. (2023). Clinical practice guideline for the evaluation and treatment of children and adolescents with obesity. Pediatrics, 151(2), e2022060640. https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/151/2/e2022060640/190443

    Lundahl, A., Kidwell, K. M., & Nelson, T. D. (2022). Parents' experiences following conversations about their young child's weight in the primary health care setting: A study within the STOP project. BMC Public Health, 22, 1548. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-022-13803-8

    Puhl, R. M., Himmelstein, M. S., & Quinn, D. M. (2019). Talking about childhood obesity: A survey of what parents want. Academic Pediatrics, 18(7), 773–780. https://www.academicpedsjnl.net/article/S1876-2859(18)30689-2/abstract

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    54 mins
  • Healthy Futures
    Mar 16 2026

    This podcast is brought to you by Global Health Collaboration. Your hosts are Meggin Tallman, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, and April Lawson, MS, ALC, NCC *Under the supervision of David McCullough, LPC-S.

    The information presented in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered medical or mental health advice. The views and opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and are not affiliated with or representative of any other agency or organization.

    Music from #Uppbeat

    https://uppbeat.io/t/night-drift/the-cleaner

    License code: NCYWEM43UU9P64EU

    Statistics & Prevalence

    https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/hestat/hestat112.htm

    https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ijpo.70032

    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK570626/

    AAP Guidelines & IHBLT

    https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/151/2/e2022060640/190486/Clinical-Practice-Guideline-for-the-Evaluation-and

    https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/obesity/treatment-of-obesity-in-children-and-adolescents/

    Health Consequences & Comorbidities

    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK570626/

    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11227473/

    Weight Stigma

    https://www.obesityaction.org/resources/weight-bias-in-youth/

    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6565398/

    Whole Child / Social Determinants

    https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/153/2/e2023064697/196304

    https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/obesity/prevention-of-obesity-in-children-and-adolescents/

    Global Data

    https://www.who.int/news/item/16-02-2024-new-who-report-shows-significant-increases-in-obesity-among-children-adolescents-and-adults-in-europe

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    37 mins