Smaller Stomach, Bigger Life

Welcome to this week's episode of "Change Your Relationship with Food," hosted by Kyla Holley. In this episode, Kyla is joined by the inspirational Jan Sansom, an 81-year-old counsellor from Adelaide, whose life took a transformative turn in her mid-40s. Jan shares her compelling journey from a career in sports and administration to becoming a counsellor, following a personal battle with breast ca...

Welcome to "Change Your Relationship with Food," the podcast hosted by Kyla Holley, a seasoned eating disorder and bariatric therapist. In this episode, Kyla explores the complex interplay between fear and our relationship with food, drawing inspiration from a thought-provoking conversation during a recent course on eating disorder prevention. Kyla delves into various fear-based behaviors that inf...

Welcome to "Change Your Relationship with Food," hosted by Kyla Holley, an experienced eating disorder and bariatric therapist. In this episode, Kyla introduces the Body Roundness Index (BRI), a new contender against the well-known Body Mass Index (BMI). Kyla takes us through a historical overview of the BMI, highlighting its origins, applications, and limitations. She then delves into the specifi...

Welcome to "Change Your Relationship with Food," hosted by Kyla Holley, an eating disorder and bariatric therapist. In this episode, Kyla delves into a fascinating observation: the connection between happiness and weight gain. She shares real-life examples of friends who gained weight due to their contentment and questions the widely-held belief that happiness is tied to weight loss. Kyla encourag...

Welcome to "Change Your Relationship with Food," the podcast hosted by Kyla Holley, an experienced eating disorder and bariatric therapist. In this episode, Kyla explores the complexities of body image and societal expectations surrounding weight loss and appearance. Kyla shares insights from her recent consultations with surgical patients, highlighting their concerns about looking "gaunt" or "scr...

Welcome to "Change Your Relationship with Food," hosted by Kyla Holley. With extensive experience as an eating disorder and bariatric therapist, Kyla provides insights into developing a healthier relationship with food. In this episode, Kyla discusses her recent experience at an international conference in Melbourne, where academics debated the question: Is obesity a disease? She explores both sid...

Welcome to Change Your Relationship with Food, the podcast hosted by Kyla Holley. With extensive experience as an eating disorder and bariatric therapist, Kyla is here to help you develop a healthier relationship with food. Don't forget to follow the podcast to stay updated! In this episode, Kyla delves into the startling statistics surrounding mental health medication prescriptions across the US,...

Welcome to another episode of our podcast, hosted by Kyla Holley, an experienced eating disorder and bariatric therapist. In today's episode, we delve into the serious and often overlooked subject of coercive control, a form of domestic violence that many fail to recognise. We explore various tactics used by perpetrators, such as intimidation, emotional abuse, isolation, economic control, and mani...

Welcome to "Change Your Relationship with Food," hosted by Kyla Holley, an eating disorder and bariatric therapist. In this episode, Kyla shares a compelling story about a client struggling with constant weight fluctuations. Discover the power of a non-diet approach, the importance of self-care, and the concept of accepting oneself without judgment. Kyla guides her client through separating weight...

Welcome to another episode of "Change Your Relationship with Food" with your host, Kyla Holley. This week, Kyla opens up about a common struggle: running out of ideas and feeling directionless. Join her as she explores the concept of vulnerability, both in her own life and in the lives of those struggling with their relationship with food. In this candid episode, Kyla discusses the importance of a...

Welcome to Change Your Relationship with Food, hosted by Kyla Holley, an experienced eating disorder and bariatric therapist. In this episode, Kyla delves into the common pitfalls of diet culture and why so many quick-fix solutions fail to deliver long-term results. Kyla shares her insights on the illusion of miracle diets and the metabolic consequences of calorie restriction. She illustrates how...

Menopause is a significant phase in a woman's life, often accompanied by various physical and emotional changes. This episode delves into the ways menopause affects our bodies, particularly focusing on its impact on our relationship with food. The discussion highlights the hormonal fluctuations that influence appetite and weight, and explores the societal pressures to combat aging. Join the conver...

Welcome to "Change Your Relationship with Food," hosted by Kyla Holley, an experienced eating disorder and bariatric therapist. In this episode, Kyla delves into the importance of understanding your eating habits to develop a healthier relationship with food. Kyla introduces a practical tool: a seven-day food diary. Despite initial resistance, she explains the simple yet effective approach to trac...

Welcome to Change Your Relationship with Food, hosted by Kyla Holley, an experienced eating disorder and bariatric therapist. In this episode, Kyla discusses a common issue faced by many people. Kyla shares the story of a patient who experienced significant weight gain despite maintaining a healthy diet, and ultimately reveals a surprising culprit: stress. Learn how stress and the hormone cortisol...

Welcome to Change Your Relationship with Food, hosted by Kyla Holley, an experienced eating disorder and bariatric therapist. In this episode, Kyla introduces the principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and how they can help you develop a healthier relationship with food. Discover the concept of the "choice point," where you decide between behaviors that align with your values or lea...

Welcome to Change Your Relationship with Food, the podcast hosted by Kyla Holley, who guides you in breaking free from diet culture and fostering a healthy relationship with food. Don't forget to follow this podcast to stay updated. In this thought-provoking episode, Kyla dives into the societal perceptions of weight loss and gain, sparked by a weight-centric Facebook post she encountered. She que...

Welcome to Change Your Relationship with Food, the podcast hosted by Kyla Holley, an experienced eating disorder and bariatric therapist. In this episode, Kyla invites Kara John, a counsellor with lived experience, to discuss the realities of bariatric surgery. Kara shares her personal journey, from the early struggles with dieting and body image to the transformative effects of undergoing bariatr...

Welcome to Change Your Relationship with Food, hosted by Kyla Holley, an experienced eating disorder and bariatric therapist. In this episode, Kyla guides you through a body image questionnaire designed to help you understand and improve how you feel about your body in various situations. Throughout the episode, Kyla explains how to score your feelings about your appearance in different contexts,...

Welcome to another episode of "Change Your Relationship with Food," hosted by Kyla Holley, an experienced eating disorder and bariatric therapist. This week, we are thrilled to welcome back Mary Pearson, the author of "Weighed Down: Unlearning the Lies Sold to Us About Our Bodies." Mary discusses her book's release and the creative ways she has been promoting it, from pop culture festivals to mind...

In this episode, host Kyla Holley shares a speech she once gave to a room full of women about the concept of having a "perfect body." Drawing from her extensive experience as an eating disorder and bariatric therapist, Kyla explores how our bodies, regardless of societal standards, are perfect for the lives we lead and the experiences we cherish. Kyla recounts her own journey of self-acceptance, i...

Welcome to Change Your Relationship with Food, the podcast hosted by Kyla Holley, an experienced eating disorder and bariatric therapist. In this episode, we delve into the complexities of binge eating disorder, an often misunderstood and underdiagnosed condition that affects more people than all other eating disorders combined. Kyla sheds light on what constitutes binge eating disorder, its diagn...

This week, we spotlight Kimberley Szeredi, a sports scientist, strength coach, and eating disorder survivor. Kimberley shares her struggle to recover and how she’s using her experience and passion for powerlifting and sports science to help others develop healthier food and body relationships. From her struggles with eating disorders since age twelve to her transformation to a healthier lifestyle,...

Welcome to the 'Change Your Relationship with Food' podcast. Hosted by Kyla Holley, this episode tackles a contemporary concern known as 'toxic productivity'. We discuss the severe impact on our physical, mental, and nutritional well-being, and how it has creeped into all aspects of our lives under the influence of 'hustle culture'. We often let this lifestyle compromise our priorities, promoting...

Join Kyla Holley, as she hosts an insightful discussion with Nelly Rose, a pole dancer, exotic dancer, and co-author of "Weighed Down, Unlearning the Lies Sold to Us About Our Bodies". Nelly shares her transformational journey from battling body insecurities and disordered eating to finding self-acceptance and comfort in her own skin. With a background in the fitness industry member and an experie...

Often, Kyla encounters patients referred by their GPs who see weight loss as their ultimate solution to attaining happiness or health. She emphasises that contrary to popular belief, these aspects are not necessarily linked to the number on the scale. Listen in as Kyla unravels the real elements of happiness, health, attractiveness and love. She paints a vivid picture of an ideal life, one that is...