In this powerful episode, I’m chatting with Sabine, an eating disorder recovery coach who brings a unique perspective to her work, having recovered from an eating disorder herself.  

Sabine offers hope and confidence, in a judgment-free space, to support her clients in their journeys toward recovery. From coffee chats and grocery shopping to meal support and parent guidance, her focus on prevention and early intervention is a game-changer in creating a lasting impact.

Listen in and discover:

• Sabine’s journey with an eating disorder and body image struggles
• How the support from her mum was imperative to her recovery
• Common challenges among Sabine’s clients
• Red flags and warning signs that may indicate disordered eating
• How to approach the situation if you notice warning signs in a loved one
• Why having a food and body neutral approach in the early years is never used in vain
• What a client’s journey can look like when working with Sabine
• The message behind Sabine’s Grey Space hats

Connect with me (Dr Kyla) on Instagram and Facebook!

Do you want to easily understand what’s in the food you buy without any fear mongering or misinformation? Check out my weekly Chewsday Reviews.

Join my online membership programs today! Baby Mealtimes for parents introducing solids, Toddler Mealtimes to navigate fussy eating, Family Mealtimes for guidance when packing school lunches and feeding the whole family, or School Mealtimes to change the way we talk about food in schools.

Learn more about Sabine’s support and services at www.worthbeyond.com.au or follow her on Instagram @sabine.mckenzie. Want to join the Grey Space movement? Get your Grey Space hat here

Find the resources Sabine mentioned:

Butterfly Foundation

Feed Your Instinct

In this episode, I’ve caught up with Dr. Arthee Yogendran, a women's health specialist GP at Fit Right Women’s Health in Perth, to talk about all things iron! Dr. Arthee covers common symptoms of low iron, why so many women are low in iron, how factors like absorption affects your iron status, and when iron infusions might be an option for you.

Listen in and discover:

• Why iron is important for our health
• Common symptoms of low iron
• What can cause iron deficiency in motherhood
• Taking steps to check your iron status
• Factors that might affect your blood results
• What can affect iron absorption and iron loss
• Iron supplements and iron infusions
• Possible side effects of iron infusions
• Why a burger and a milkshake is beneficial post-infusion!

Learn more about high phosphorus foods and the oral iron deficiency treatment options available in Australia, or read about Dr Arthee Yogendran and Fit Right Women’s Health.

Connect with me (Dr Kyla) on Instagram and Facebook!

Do you want to easily understand what’s in the food you buy without any fear mongering or misinformation? Check out my weekly Chewsday Reviews.

Join my online membership programs today! Baby Mealtimes for parents introducing solids, Toddler Mealtimes to navigate fussy eating, Family Mealtimes for guidance when packing school lunches and feeding the whole family, or School Mealtimes to change the way we talk about food in schools.

Join me this week as I chat with Nat Dignam from The Other F Word, who’s been a game-changer in how I get dressed every day. Nat has an incredible way of teaching us how to bridge the gap between how we dress and how we really want to present ourselves. In this episode, I share how she helped me audit and rebuild my wardrobe while giving me real-life inspiration that is accessible and affordable, and Nat shares some common challenges when it comes to shopping and outfits, and guidance on how to dress for you.

Listen in and discover:

• How changes in your identity can affect the way you dress
• Creating a day-to-day personal uniform for ease of getting dressed
• What dressing for weddings and the gym have in common
• Putting together a complete outfit vs wearing individual items
• My wardrobe audit and personal shopping experience with Nat
• Common challenges that pop up while we’re clothes shopping
• All about Nat’s style guide and top hero items

Get a ticket to Nat’s Spring Summer Styling Session on the 15th of September 2024 at Karrinyup Shopping Centre.

Follow Nat on Instagram @the.other.f.word for outfit inspo and advice, or check out her website to access her style guide!

Connect with me (Dr Kyla) on Instagram and Facebook!

Do you want to easily understand what’s in the food you buy without any fear mongering or misinformation? Check out my weekly Chewsday Reviews.

Join my online membership programs today! Baby Mealtimes for parents introducing solids, Toddler Mealtimes to navigate fussy eating, Family Mealtimes for guidance when packing school lunches and feeding the whole family, or School Mealtimes to change the way we talk about food in schools.

Today I’m chatting with Dr Nelu Simonsz, a trusted paediatric consultant and mother of three. We tackle some of the most frustrating advice parents often receive about managing eczema in children, Dr. Nelu breaks down why cutting out foods isn’t the solution and we chat about how withholding certain foods could actually increase the risk of allergies. This is an awesome chat about an evidence-based approach!

Listen in and discover:

• Addressing the frustrating advice dished out to parents
• Why cutting out foods is not effective for eczema management
• How you could be risking allergies when withholding foods from your child’s diet
• Determining the signs of an allergic skin reactions
• Why prioritising appropriate skin management is key
• Effective steroid use for skin inflammation and flares
• Introducing common allergens if your baby has eczema
• The unreliability and risks involved in sending away DNA for allergy testing
• Introducing allergens with a family history of allergies or anaphylaxis
• Dr Nelu’s clinical experience with the flu this season (spoiler alert: get your flu vax!)

Follow Dr Nelu on Instagram @dr_nelu or check out her video series A Healthy State where she chats with doctors and health professionals about a variety of health topics.

Connect with me (Dr Kyla) on Instagram and Facebook!

Do you want to easily understand what’s in the food you buy without any fear mongering or misinformation? Check out my weekly Chewsday Reviews.

Join my online membership programs today! Baby Mealtimes for parents introducing solids, Toddler Mealtimes to navigate fussy eating, Family Mealtimes for guidance when packing school lunches and feeding the whole family, or School Mealtimes to change the way we talk about food in schools.

This week I’m chatting with Lauren Pike, Occupational Therapist and Head of Feeding Service at Western Kids Health in Perth. Lauren and I go way back to our days of house calls and working with families to understand their challenges around mealtimes. Today, Lauren and I chat about different types of eating behaviours in children and Lauren shares some of the current commonalities she sees in the clinic.

Listen in and discover:

• Reflecting back on our time working together
• Commonalities between fussy eaters
• Regular fussy eating presentations in Lauren’s clinic
• The stress of focusing too much on food intake and weight
• Understanding the “I don’t want it” toddler
• Why beige foods can feel like safe options
• Introducing curiosity and wonder about foods
• Minimising your child’s overwhelm during mealtimes

Get in touch with Lauren and the team at Western Kids Health to work with them in their Perth clinics or via telehealth.

Connect with me (Dr Kyla) on Instagram and Facebook!

Do you want to easily understand what’s in the food you buy without any fear mongering or misinformation? Check out my weekly Chewsday Reviews.

Join my online membership programs today! Baby Mealtimes for parents introducing solids, Toddler Mealtimes to navigate fussy eating, Family Mealtimes for guidance when packing school lunches and feeding the whole family, or School Mealtimes to change the way we talk about food in schools.

This week, I’m chatting about all things period products with Rebecca Little from Little Miss Period. Weird topic for me? Not if you follow me on socials!! I love my disc so much.

Rebecca breaks down the differences between a menstrual cup and a disc, gives us the lowdown on inserting and using a disc for a mess-free and leak-free period, and answers all of your burning questions. Plus, we cover when is a good time to chat with a pelvic health physiotherapist or gynaecologist. (P.S. Scroll down for my discount code!)

Listen in and discover:

• The inspiration behind Little Miss Period
• All about the amazing Hello Disc
• Why the period disc is so beneficial
• The difference between a menstrual cup vs. disc
• How to insert and use the period disc
• Tip tops for mess-free emptying
• Options for cleaning your disc in public toilets
• Can you feel the disc when it’s inserted?
• Finding the right leak-free positioning for you

Want to try it for yourself? Use ‘DRKYLA’ for 10% off at Little Miss Period.

Follow Rebecca on Instagram at @rebeccalittle_ and Little Miss Period at @littlemissperiod.

Learn how to insert the Hello Disc or check out Period Nirvana by Kim Rosas, co-designer of the Hello Disc, on YouTube for tips, tricks and heaps more valuable information.

Connect with me (Dr Kyla) on Instagram and Facebook!

Do you want to easily understand what’s in the food you buy without any fear mongering or misinformation? Check out my weekly Chewsday Reviews.

Join my online membership programs today! Baby Mealtimes for parents introducing solids, Toddler Mealtimes to navigate fussy eating, Family Mealtimes for guidance when packing school lunches and feeding the whole family, or School Mealtimes to change the way we talk about food in schools.

This week, I share the recording from my recent Keeping Your Cool at Mealtimes masterclass for parents who want to have more shared family meals, but who don’t want to eat spaghetti with butter every night. If this sounds like you, you are not alone. The mental load of decision-making and cooking every day is real, but we’re in this together!

Listen in and discover:

• Why you’re cooking meals to suit everyone
• How to ditch the frustration
• The critical link between what you cook and your happiness
• The #1 reason parents struggle to choose one meal for everyone
• The benefits of buffet style
• Why the goal is frequency over perfection… and how to achieve it
• Live Q&A to answer the top questions of the masterclass

Do you want to learn more? Join my Family Mealtimes Mini Series kicking off on July 26th! You’ll have all the important information at your fingertips including 6 topics to work through, a weekly menu and Q&A with Dr Kyla and Dr Gemma, recipes and lots more. It’s like having a paediatric dietitian in your pocket!

Connect with me (Dr Kyla) on Instagram and Facebook!

Do you want to easily understand what’s in the food you buy without any fear mongering or misinformation? Check out my weekly Chewsday Reviews.

Join my online membership programs today! Baby Mealtimes for parents introducing solids, Toddler Mealtimes to navigate fussy eating, Family Mealtimes for guidance when packing school lunches and feeding the whole family, or School Mealtimes to change the way we talk about food in schools.

Are you drowning in guilt and doubt over what you are feeding your kids? We never have to get it right, we just have to do a good enough job and good enough doesn't mean perfect! 

Listen in and discover:

• My thoughts and feelings on feeding your kids white bread
• The messaging around what our kids ‘should’ eat
• Why you shouldn’t stress about what you’re feeding your kids
• Moving away from the all-or-nothing thinking
• Meeting your kid’s requirements while maintaining your sanity
• Why we are buying into not feeling good enough

Are you ready to go from resentful to calm during mealtimes? Register for my free Keeping Your Cool At Mealtimes Masterclass this Friday 19th July at 7:30 AWST to learn how to ditch the frustration and discover my top 5 practical tips for successful mealtimes.

Connect with me (Dr Kyla) on Instagram and Facebook!

Do you want to easily understand what’s in the food you buy without any fear mongering or misinformation? Check out my weekly Chewsday Reviews.

Join my online membership programs today! Baby Mealtimes for parents introducing solids, Toddler Mealtimes to navigate fussy eating, Family Mealtimes for guidance when packing school lunches and feeding the whole family, or School Mealtimes to change the way we talk about food in schools.

This episode is part two of my family holiday series where I’m answering your questions about all things Bali and travelling with kids. I touch on hiring travel cots and sleeping equipment locally and why you shouldn’t bother bringing a stroller before I dive into loads of packing tips, recommendations and fun activities to keep everyone entertained. This episode is your ultimate guide to a stress-free, fun-filled family trip to Bali!

Listen in and discover:

• Bringing your own travel cot or hiring equipment in Bali
• Packing nappies vs. buying in Bali
• Ordering items for delivery via Gojek
• Probiotics recommendations for travel
• My favourite type of floaties for the pool
• Why we packed our own pillows
• BYO Bluetooth speaker for in-room dance parties
• Essentials for your travel first aid kit
• Washing your baby’s bottles or cutlery in the room
• Activities & pool games for the kids
• Why I highly recommend braids for long hair
• My amazing experience with a Healer

Get in contact with the Healer I visited, Jimmy Doyle, on WhatsApp at +62 813 3719 9677 or email him at [email protected]. You can hear about what he does on this podcast episode.

My pillow recommendation is the Dunlopillo Luxurious Latex Medium Profile Soft Feel.

Connect with me (Dr Kyla) on Instagram and Facebook!

Do you want to easily understand what’s in the food you buy without any fear mongering or misinformation? Check out my weekly Chewsday Reviews

Join my online membership programs today! Baby Mealtimes for parents introducing solids, Toddler Mealtimes to navigate fussy eating, Family Mealtimes for guidance when packing school lunches and feeding the whole family, or School Mealtimes to change the way we talk about food in schools.

This episode kicks off a two-part Bali series where I’m answering your Instagram questions about our recent family holiday to Bali. I’m sharing our experiences (good and bad!), recommendations and hot tips that you need to know before you go, and how my experience in travelling with kids has evolved over the years.

Listen in and discover:

• Why Nusa Dua is our go-to for family holidays
• Checking out pool access points (a must for the kids!)
• Our favourite food & drink experiences
• Why all-inclusive deals are a game changer for reducing the mental-load
• Adjusting your expectations when travelling with kids
• How flight times worked out perfectly for us
• Plane activities and food tips to keep everyone happy
• Our stressful immigration line experience (yikes!)
• Managing the risks of dengue fever and Bali belly
• Our awesome experience using a nanny in Bali 

Connect with me (Dr Kyla) on Instagram and Facebook!

Do you want to easily understand what’s in the food you buy without any fear mongering or misinformation? Check out my weekly Chewsday Reviews.

Join my online membership programs today! Baby Mealtimes for parents introducing solids, Toddler Mealtimes to navigate fussy eating, Family Mealtimes for guidance when packing school lunches and feeding the whole family, or School Mealtimes to change the way we talk about food in schools.