In recognition of International Children’s Day on June 1st — a day dedicated to the rights and wellbeing of children worldwide — I’m thrilled to welcome back registered nutritionist Fern Rodriguez to The Eating for You Podcast.

As we celebrate the importance of nourishing our children and ourselves in every sense of the word, Fern and I dive into one of the most common parenting challenges: mealtimes with picky eaters. Fern, a specialist in avoidant eating and food literacy, shares her compassionate and practical approach based on the Division of Responsibility — a method that transforms food struggles into peaceful, respectful family meals.

But here’s something that’s often overlooked: how your own eating habits — and emotions around food — might have been shaped at your childhood table too. This is why this podcast is for everyone wanting to change unhelpful eating habits for good. 

Fern and I explore how to let go of pressure, build trust at the table, and work with your child (rather than for them) when it comes to food. If you’ve ever felt concerned about your child’s eating habits or overwhelmed by food refusal, this episode offers insight, relief, and a path forward grounded in understanding and mindfulness.

This episode also invites you to reflect on your own experience of food as a child and how unconscious food rules are influencing your own eating habits, and those in your family. It is a kind and patient reflection on how eating habits start, and how we can change them for good.

Struggling with fussy eating?

Fern’s website: https://www.eatplaylearnnutrition.com

Grab Fern’s free 5-week email series + eBook with her Top 5 Strategies to Stop Fussy Eating.

👉 https://www.eatplaylearnnutrition.com/top-5-strategies

Ready to uncover and remove unconscious food rules?
Join Sallyanne in a free Mindful Eating Strategy call to receive a personalised plan to identify and transform unhelpful eating habits for good.

Book here: https://eatingforyou.com.au/free-call

Is eating just one meal a day the ultimate wellness hack—or a harmful diet in disguise?

In this episode, we explore the OMAD (One Meal a Day) trend through the lens of mindful eating. You’ll learn the science behind fasting for 23+ hours a day, the possible short-term benefits, and the potential long-term risks—especially for women.

We’ll unpack how OMAD may override natural hunger signals, promote nutritional imbalances, and foster disordered eating patterns. Most importantly, we’ll guide you back to the core of mindful eating—trusting your body, honouring your hunger, and finding peace in how you nourish yourself.

Whether you’ve tried OMAD or are just curious about it, this episode will help you move beyond food rules and reconnect with what your body truly needs.

And if you would love some help tuning back into your mind and body, book a free 30-minute call: 

https://eatingforyou.com.au/free-call

In this special World Meditation Day episode, I explore the serene practice of forest bathing, also known as Shinrin-Yoku, and how this Japanese form of meditation can inspire a more mindful, peaceful relationship with food. 

Through a guided visualisation practice, discover how slowing down in nature connects beautifully with mindful eating—and why transformation doesn’t have to take hours out of your week.

If you're a woman who wants to improve your eating habits without overhauling your life, tune in for a refreshing perspective and a powerful invitation to take the next step towards food freedom—with clarity, calm, and confidence.

👉 Book your free 30-minute Mindful Eating Strategy Call https://eatingforyou.com.au/free-call

In this episode, I’m diving into Salt Awareness Week (May 12-18) and exploring why it’s essential to pay closer attention to our salt intake.

Excess salt isn’t just about raising blood pressure—it has far-reaching effects on our health that we often overlook.

I’m joined by Candace, an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, fermentation expert, and the founder of Wild Health Hub.

With over 30 years of experience in holistic living and culinary nutrition, Candace shares invaluable insights on how too much salt impacts our bodies, especially in ways we don’t often realise.

We talk about:

• How much salt is too much and the true impact on your health.

• Where hidden salt is lurking in your meals (you’ll be surprised!).

Resources:

• Wild Health Hub: https://wildhealthhub.com/

• Candace Coughlin: https://www.instagram.com/candacecoughlan/

• Sodium and Salt Converter—Heart Foundation- https://www.heartfoundation.org.au/sodium-and-salt-converter  

• Reflections on Salt Watch Week- https://eatingforyou.com.au/reflections-salt-watch-week

Observed every May 6th, International No Diet Day is a powerful call to reject diet culture, embrace body acceptance, and reframe our definition of health. 

In this episode, I explore the history of the day, its global impact, and why shifting the focus from weight to wellbeing is crucial—especially for women over 40 who have been caught in the cycle of dieting. 

I dive into myths around dieting, the rise of body diversity, and what it means to truly nourish yourself without guilt, restriction, or obsession.

🎙️ Featuring real stories, expert-backed insights, and actionable tips to help you celebrate #NoDietDay not just today—but every day.

Have you ever stood in front of a shelf full of supplements wondering, Do I actually need any of these? Or maybe you've been influenced by a social media post that made a supplement sound like the magic answer to your health concerns?

In this episode of The Eating for You Podcast, I’m joined by Women’s Health Naturopath Grace Hughes to unpack the real role of supplements in our health journeys. This is a topic I get asked about a lot, and honestly—there’s a lot of confusion out there.

Grace and I talk about:

• When supplements can support your wellbeing—and when they might not

• Why self-prescribing can be risky (even with natural products)

• The power of personalised advice from qualified practitioners

• How social media and the wellness industry have made things murkier, not clearer
  

If you’ve ever felt unsure or overwhelmed about whether to take supplements, this conversation is for you. My hope is that you walk away feeling empowered to make choices that truly support your unique body and lifestyle.

Connect with Grace Here:

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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@grace_womensnaturopath

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In this episode, we continue the conversation with sleep psychologist Rosemary Clancy as we explore why sleep becomes so elusive during perimenopause and menopause.

From hot flushes to sleep apnea (yes, even if you don’t snore!), we dive into the science behind disrupted sleep and the practical steps you can take to find relief. 

I also share some of my own personal journey through perimenopause and the surprising symptoms that impacted my nights.

You’ll learn:

• Why hot flushes interrupt deep sleep and what you can do about it

• The overlooked signs of obstructive sleep apnea in midlife women

• How stress, hormones, and lifestyle all influence your rest

• What a sleep study involves and how to advocate for one

• The role of self-compassion and mindfulness in improving sleep quality
  

Resources Mentioned

• Rosemary Clancy’s website: letsleephappen.com.au

• WebMD: 10 Causes of Fatigue

• Mayo Clinic: Fatigue Causes

If you’ve ever thought, “I’m so tired, but I just can’t sleep,” this episode is for you.

In this conversation, I’m joined by Rosemary Clancy, Clinical Psychologist and sleep specialist, to explore what’s really behind sleepless nights—and why waking during the night might not be a problem at all.

Rosemary is the author of Unlearning Insomnia & Sleep Medication Dependence, and the director of LetSleepHappen.com.au. She treats sleep issues including insomnia, circadian rhythm disorders, COMISA, and sleep medication overuse using CBT, ACT, and mindfulness.

We chat about:

• Why 8 hours of unbroken sleep isn’t always realistic

• The deeper causes of insomnia (including past shift work or long-term meds)

• Practical, compassionate ways to improve your sleep
  

Explore fatigue further:

• WebMD: 10 Causes of Fatigue

• Mayo Clinic: Fatigue Causes

Have you ever felt like you know what to eat and how to move, but just can’t seem to make it work long-term?

I hear this all the time from women who feel stuck in the cycle of dieting, stress, and guilt around food and exercise.

That’s why I’m so excited to have Angela Mills join me on this episode of The Eating For You Podcast for International Day of Happiness! Together, we explore how mindful eating, movement, and self-compassion can transform your relationship with food and exercise—so you can finally feel in control of your health without restriction or punishment.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why traditional diet and fitness advice often set us up to fail
• How movement should be a stress release, not another thing to “get right”
• The powerful connection between mindful eating and emotional well-being
• Practical ways to feel more in control of your health—without restriction
• How to listen to your body and create habits that truly work for you

If you’ve ever felt frustrated by food rules, exercise guilt, or midlife changes, this episode is for you.

Book your free mindful eating strategy call here: https://booknow.eatingforyou.com.au

Find out more about Angela and her resources for movement here: https://online.fitandfabulous.com.au

Tired of dieting, losing motivation, and feeling stuck?

In this episode, Sallyanne chats with Gale, who shares how a personalised, no-pressure approach to mindful eating helped her break free from yo-yo dieting, manage type 2 diabetes, and rediscover her love for food—without guilt or restrictions.

She reveals why mindful eating is something she can always get back to without beating herself up and how it’s transformed her health and confidence.

If you've ever felt like you’re failing at dieting or that food controls your emotions, this episode will inspire you to find a sustainable, nourishing way of eating that works for you—without relying on willpower or rigid rules.

💬 Want to explore mindful eating? 

Book a FREE 30-minute Mindful Eating Strategy Call here: https://eatingforyou.com.au/free-call