How to Quiet Critical Self-Talk: Kate Anderson on Breaking Cycles + Big Mac Casserole

The Real Family Eats: Parents dishing on real parenting struggles and recipe sharing

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In this candid episode, Kate Anderson, mom of three and owner of Kate Anderson Fitness, joins Reesa Morala, LMFT, to explore the challenges of raising children with vastly different personalities. Kate opens up about the struggle of recognizing how her own negative self-talk influenced her children’s inner narratives and the steps she’s taking to break the cycle of self-criticism.
As they discuss parenting strategies, self-awareness, and personal growth, Kate also shares her recipe for a Big Mac Casserole—a creative, family-friendly twist on a fast-food classic that’s sure to be a hit at the dinner table.
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Big Mac Casserole
INGREDIENTS:
2 lbs of lean ground meat
1 c Thousand Island dressing
1/4 c mayonnaise
1 c diced yellow onion
1 c diced dill pickle
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 cup shredded triple cheddar cheese blend
24 oz frozen tater tots
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Pre-heat oven to 375.
2. In a large skillet with cooking spray, sauté onions until lightly translucent and add ground meat and brown.
3. Once cooked through, remove and place in an oven safe casserole dish and set aside.
4. In a separate bowl, mix dressing, mayonnaise, dill pickles, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
5. Take 3/4 of mixture and combine with the ground meat and half of the cheese.
6. Top with the remainder of the cheese and cover the whole casserole with tater tots.
7. Cook in the oven until tater tots are golden brown and mixture is bubbling.
8. Remove from the oven and drizzle the remainder of sauce mixture on top.
9. Serve on its own or on bed of greens.

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Host: Reesa Morala, MA, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Reesa is a couples counselor for parents providing therapy in person in Murrieta, CA and virtual couples therapy in California. Find Reesa hosting couples and parenting workshops nationwide!

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