Mealtimes with Dr Kyla Dr Kyla

In this episode, Gina from Toddler Mealtimes joins me as we dive into the recent changes in the World Health Organization's guidelines around cow’s milk in infancy. When the new recommendations were released, we did a little digging and what we found has left us with more questions than answers. Join us as we explore the confusion, our concerns, and share our advice and recommendations around these guidelines.
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The changes in the WHO recommendationsWhat the Australian guidelines sayExploring the available studies and reviewsOur concerns around the changesThe links between cow’s milk and iron deficiencyComparing the cost of formula vs. cow’s milkGina’s advice if formula costs are too high
Find Gina on Instagram at @ginajournet.dietitian
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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 as I jump back into the wild world of parenting with Mandy Richardson from Raise Toddlers. In this episode, we explore why raising a 3-year-old can have you questioning everything about everything. If you’re looking for ways to build stronger emotional connections with your little person or you’re just trying to figure out why your toddler insists on wearing multiple pairs of socks at once, this episode is packed with tips to help you through the whirlwind of toddlerhood.
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Are our responses helping or hindering in these tricky years?Real-life parenting challenges straight from my householdWhy different parts of the day can be so tricky for toddlersMandy’s absolute parenting wisdom How to decode your child’s (unhinged) reactionsHow providing the space to allow emotions builds closer connectionsUsing power-reversal play to shift gears in challenging momentsUsing heavy play/work to help your child to regulate their emotions
Find Mandy on Instagram at Raise Toddlers or via her website at www.raisetoddlers.com.au. Explore Mandy’s offerings and membership programs here.
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 sat down with Accredited Practising Dietitian and Credentialed Diabetes Educator, Charlene Shoneye, to discuss gestational diabetes. We chat about the misleading and sometimes harmful narratives around sugar, carbohydrates and diabetes, and Charlene shares some tips for reducing and managing your risk of developing diabetes. If you’re a parent who’s worried about feeding your child sugar, or you or someone you know has diabetes, this one's for you!
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What sparked Charlene’s passion to become a diabetes educatorMy personal experience with gestational diabetesThe stereotypes and stigmas around a diabetes diagnosisUnderstanding and lowering your risk of developing gestational diabetesFiltering out the misinformation around sugar and carbohydratesCharlene’s thoughts on continuous glucose monitoringIs there any evidence based on the links between sugar and diabetes?Charlene’s approach to discussing sugar with her children and having it in her homeMaking informed choices if you are at risk of diabetesReducing the risks for you and your child if you have gestational diabetes
Find Charlene on Instagram @dr_charlene_dietitian.
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 Sarah Purvey, Clinical Psychologist, Author, and Director of Eastern Shore Psychology where she supports parents to improve their mental health and manage the pressures that inevitably pop up during parenthood. We chat about all things mum rage like what triggers it, why it happens, and how we can manage those moments. Sarah shares some great techniques and tips in this episode, and reassures us that we aren’t alone!
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The many reasons we can feel so angry in parentingHow our body releases a buildup of pressure through angerThe primal vs logical parts of your brainFinding comfort in knowing that you aren’t aloneBreaking the generational cycles that are adding pressure to our livesTechniques and tips to manage the buildup of pressureUsing the physiological sigh method to reduce anxiety and stressRole modelling how to acknowledge your emotionsFinding support in group programs
Find Sarah at www.sarahpurveypsych.com, read more about Sarah’s online support program Your Sanctuary, or get in touch with Sarah’s clinic at Eastern Shore Psychology. 
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.

** Content warning: This episode contains discussions of disordered eating and the restriction of food consumption. **
This week we’re chatting with Claire Gasper, a non-diet Dietitian and Health at Every Size Provider based in Perth, WA. We explore the intentions behind including all types of food in your household, Claire’s professional pathway to becoming an eating disorder specialist aiming to guide her clients to feeling trust, freedom and liberation around food, and so much more!
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The difference between nutritional value vs. moral value of foodsUnpacking eating disorder therapy and recovery processesClaire’s childhood memories of family mealtimes and school lunchesAn explanation of a scarcity mindsetNormalising and including all types of foods in the householdClaire’s professional pathway to becoming an eating disorder specialistHow we are all born as intuitive eatersWhat mealtimes and meal planning look like in Claire’s household
Find Claire on Instagram or Facebook, or become a client at Diet-Free Me!
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.

In this episode, we chat with Jono, an Online Dietitian and Nutritionist at Bite Me Nutrition. We dive into his memories of family meals, how he involves his kids in meal planning and preparation, and how he challenges nutrition misinformation and trends online. He shares insights on balancing nutritional knowledge with the practicalities of family life and we share our experiences of working in the social media space.
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Jono’s childhood memories around family meals and cookingHow Jono plans the weekly family meals with kidsPopular ‘build your own’ meals in his householdFinding a balance between raising our children and using our knowledge of nutritionInvolving kids in setting the table and preparing for family mealtimes The challenges Jono comes across during his family mealtimesJono’s biggest pet peeves amongst the nutrition misinformation found onlineOur shared experiences with working in the social media spaceThe strangest thing Jono has ever eaten! 
Find Jono on Instagram @jonosteedman and @bitemenutrition, or become a client at www.bitemenutrition.com.au
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.