A structured recovery system for rebuilding confidence, participation and quality of life around eating after treatment.
Designed for:
"I’ve been following Yvonne since my diagnosis in May 2023, and I’ve learned so much from her journey through head and neck cancer. She shared honest, practical insights, sometimes raw, always real that helped me more than she’ll ever know. Her stories gave me survival information, emotional strength, and a sense of being understood at a time when I felt completely alone. I remember crying more than once because she put words to things I hadn’t been able to express myself.
Fast forward two years, and I finally met Yvonne in person. I’m beyond grateful for everything she’s doing, sharing her experience, helping others heal, and proving that life after treatment is not just possible, but meaningful."
Deb Galbraith (HNC Survivor)
Created by head and neck cancer survivor and educator Yvonne McClaren, BATT bridges the gap between swallowing safety and real-world eating recovery.
Developed from lived experience navigating PEG feeding, dysphagia, texture modification, food fear and social isolation, BATT translates the practical realities of eating recovery into a structured, patient-centred system that can be used by individuals and integrated into clinical care.
Many people leave treatment medically stable, but emotionally, socially and practically unprepared for the realities of eating again.
The challenges often extend far beyond swallowing function:
BATT was created to help bridge this gap.
By combining practical culinary strategies, recovery pacing, social reintegration and lived experience, BATT provides a structured pathway for rebuilding confidence, participation and quality of life around eating.
A structured roadmap for navigating recovery, pacing, textures, confidence and PEG-to-plate transition.
Practical culinary guidance designed to support safe, nourishing and enjoyable eating experiences.
Real-world strategies for social eating, participation, planning and rebuilding confidence at the table.
Together, these three components create a practical system for moving from surviving meals to participating in eating life again.
A Guided Transition from PEG Tube to Oral Eating
Helping people move from surviving meals to participating in eating life again.
BACK AT THE TABLE™ (BATT) is a five-module, self-paced recovery program designed to support the transition from PEG tube feeding back to oral eating.
Created by head and neck cancer survivor, lived-experience educator and patient advocate Yvonne McClaren, BATT combines practical recovery strategies, food participation, confidence building and real-world eating skills into one structured program.
Many people leave treatment medically stable but emotionally, socially and practically unprepared for the realities of eating again.
BATT bridges the gap between clinical care and lived recovery experience, helping people rebuild confidence, participation and quality of life around eating while providing clinicians with practical insight into real-world recovery.
Format: 5 on-demand modules with video lessons and printable resources
Access: Lifetime access, including future updates
Best used: Alongside clinical care and professional guidance
Where are you now, and where are you going?
In this module, you’ll map out your personal journey from PEG tube feeding back to oral eating. You'll reflect on your current situation, set your goals, and learn how to track meaningful progress, because this isn’t just about food, it’s about reclaiming your life.
Big takeaway:
Understand your starting point and plot your own realistic, flexible path forward.
Participant workbook included.
Get your head in the game - literally.
Eating after a long break isn’t just physical, it’s deeply emotional. This module helps you prepare mentally, identify fears or unhelpful beliefs, and develop confidence strategies. You’ll learn why mindset matters, and how to gently retrain your thinking to feel safe around food again.
Big takeaway:
Learn how to rebuild trust in your body and shift from fear to confidence.
Food is more than fuel - it’s freedom.
Here we get practical: how to choose foods, build texture tolerance, plan meals, and meet nutrition needs while still PEG feeding. You'll learn how to create a flexible, patient-led eating plan that fits your/their life.
Big takeaway:
Discover how to safely reintroduce foods in a way that nourishes and excites you.
Your body is talking - learn to listen.
This module focuses on physical strategies: in addition to SLP guidance I talk about complementary movement, awareness and self-management strategies that can support recovery alongside guidance from your healthcare team.
Big takeaway:
Learn how to support your swallowing and movement to make eating safer and more comfortable.
Plan for the long haul.
In the final module, you’ll learn how to manage setbacks, advocate for your needs, and stay on track beyond the initial transition. We’ll cover preparing for medical reviews, building a sustainable lifestyle, and keeping commensality - shared meals, as part of your recovery.
Big takeaway:
Leave with a long-term plan and tools to make eating joyful, sustainable, and social again.
