HealthQuest: Using Gamified Learning to Build Healthy Habits in Kids with April Jones, CPNP

HealthQuest: Using Gamified Learning to Build Healthy Habits in Kids with April Jones, CPNP

Author: Dr. Angela Black April 20, 2026 Duration: 23:12
Text Dr. Black your questions or comments. In this episode of Eat Your Greens, I’m joined by April Jones, a pediatric nurse practitioner and the creator of HealthQuest, a gamified, evidence-based wellness platform designed to help kids and families build healthy habits together—without shame, pressure, or perfectionism. We talk about why so many wellness programs fail families, how HealthQuest uses barrier assessments instead of guesswork, and why teaching mindfulness—especially around hunger...

Eat Your Greens with Dr. Black is a conversation about making health feel accessible, not like another chore on the list. Hosted by Dr. Angela Black, this podcast moves beyond theory to focus on the small, sustainable shifts that add up. You’ll hear discussions grounded in nutrition and lifestyle medicine, but framed around real-world scenarios-like feeding a picky family, finding time for movement, or navigating stress without burning out. Each episode is built on science, yet delivered with a sense of understanding for the messy, busy nature of everyday life. Whether the topic is meal planning, sleep hygiene, or managing a chronic condition, Dr. Black’s approach is both clarifying and compassionate. The goal isn’t perfection, but progress. Tune in for honest talk and actionable strategies that help you and your family build habits that actually stick. This is health made doable, one practical step at a time.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 50

Eat Your Greens with Dr. Black | From nutrition to everyday habits—health made doable
Podcast Episodes
Outsmart Food Packaging (Replay) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:52
Text Dr. Black your questions or comments. As we wrap up Season 2 and get ready for an exciting new year of Eat Your Greens, I wanted to revisit a few of my favorite episodes from the past — ones that still feel just as…
Fabulous Fiber: Unlocking the Benefits of a High-Fiber Diet (Replay) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:20
Text Dr. Black your questions or comments. Is fiber the unsung hero of your plate? In this fan-favorite re-release of Eat Your Greens with Dr. Black, I dive into the many surprising ways dietary fiber supports health—not…
Hydration Made Easy: Dr. Black's DIY Electrolyte Powder [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:06
Text Dr. Black your questions or comments. In this practical follow-up to my hydration deep dive, I’m sharing easy, affordable DIY electrolyte drink recipes you can make at home. These are tailored for different hydratio…
The Science of Hydration: What Your Body Really Needs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:06
Text Dr. Black your questions or comments. In this episode of Eat Your Greens with Dr. Black, we’re diving deep into the science of hydration. You’ll learn what really happens in your body when you drink water, why elect…