Redwood Wellbeing

Alyssa Said

Over a decade of struggling with poor body image and eating disorders, I knew I had to heal my relationship with food and my body—not only for myself, but for my future children. I was determined to break the cycle of dieting and body loathing and raise my children to accept their bodies and follow their intuitive eating cues. Now as a mother, I've discovered that so many parents share the same concerns. They want to know how to best support their children's food and body image relationships. This podcast is for those parents who seek non-judgmental, evidence-based, and practical support to navigate their children's journey towards intuitive eating and body confidence, no matter their age. Each week, we’ll explore the latest research, answer your questions, and provide actionable tips to help you support your child in developing a positive relationship with food and their body.

  1. JAN 17

    How our Language Shapes our Child's Relationship with Food

    Hello and Welcome to the Redwood Wellbeing Podcast, where each week I am dedicated to supporting parents on the journey of nurturing their child's healthy relationship with food and their body image. Through practical, everyday strategies and tips, I help you to become empowered to make a lasting difference in your child's wellbeing journey. In this episode, I discuss; What a 'food relationship' meansThe problems with food relationships that our society is facingWhy our language mattersCommon food language we've inheritedCommon misconceptions around children's nutrition and eating habits, particularly around the healthy/unhealthy dichotomy.The supportive language we can use around our children, to help them know a long term peaceful food relationship. Other episodes that relate to this topic include; -Using the Division of Responsibility with your fussy eater https://open.spotify.com/episode/2JGQjoTA8lPDcjbUqUP9wq?si=af9270fc16214d19 -How to handle comments from family about your child's eating https://open.spotify.com/episode/17gZ3aU9xo6mPh3y9i1NnA?si=3fcb1bab73d84ed1 -What to say when your child asks 'Is this food good for me?' https://open.spotify.com/episode/6dfalRlNIhmP3rz2HPYwhc?si=f79d63fdb93a43c2 -Gendered messages we send about food and body image to our kids https://open.spotify.com/episode/3alZXAdPE8XVXAhYAFnzlT?si=9320f28cf2944c11 If you'd like to be a part of the Redwood Wellbeing community, you can subscribe to my podcast, and follow me on Instagram @redwoodwellbeing You can also book in a free 1:1 consult for your own or your child's body image/intuitive eating on my website www.redwoodwellbeing.com.au To get in touch, please email info@redwoodwellbeing.com.au If you like what you hear and you want to support me to keep this podcast going, you can give me a tip here https://redwood-wellbeing.captivate.fm/support Happy listening! Lyss :)

    41 min
  2. 09/05/2025

    Hope through an Eating Disorder with Lexi Crouch

    Hello and Welcome to the Redwood Wellbeing Podcast, where each week I am dedicated to supporting parents on the journey of nurturing their child's healthy relationship with food and their body image. Through practical, everyday strategies and tips, I help you to become empowered to make a lasting difference in your child's wellbeing journey. It's Body Image and Eating Disorder Awareness Week (BIEDAW), and in this episode I'm joined by Eating Disorder Coach, author, and former Eating Disorder sufferer, Lexi Crouch. We discuss: Her journey through Anorexia Nervosa from childhood and the challenges she faced with eating and her body image.Her recovery journey and the complexities that come with healing.What it looked like for her to get to know herself and let go of control as she discovers yoga.Lexi's work as an eating disorder coach and how she supports people in their own healing journeys.Her book "Renourish" that guides people through the recovery journey. You can purchase Lexi's book "Renourish" here: https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781761266546 If you'd like to be a part of the Redwood Wellbeing community, you can subscribe to my podcast, and follow me on Instagram @redwoodwellbeing You can also book in a free 1:1 consult for your own or your child's body image/intuitive eating on my website www.redwoodwellbeing.com.au To get in touch, please email info@redwoodwellbeing.com.au If you like what you hear and you want to support me to keep this podcast going, you can give me a tip here https://redwood-wellbeing.captivate.fm/support Happy listening! Lyss :)

    56 min
  3. 08/29/2025

    The Secret Burden of an Eating Disorder with Ashlee Thomas

    Hello and Welcome to the Redwood Wellbeing Podcast, where each week I am dedicated to supporting parents on the journey of nurturing their child's healthy relationship with food and their body image. Through practical, everyday strategies and tips, I help you to become empowered to make a lasting difference in your child's wellbeing journey. In this episode, I'm joined by Ashlee Thomas from The Secret Burden, who is on a mission to make a change in lives of those affected by eating disorders. We discuss; Ashlee's journey with Anorexia Nervosa and her recovery and healing.How her parent's supported her in her recovery.How parent's can help prevent serious mental health concerns from developing.How The Secret Burden helps families across Australia.Memorable success stories from affected people and their families. Advice for parents going through similar struggles with their own children.The need for greater awareness and intervention and support for Eating Disorder sufferers. You can find Ashlee and learn about her work through her charity The Secret Burden here; https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/ If you'd like to be a part of the Redwood Wellbeing community, you can subscribe to my podcast, and follow me on Instagram @redwoodwellbeing You can also book in a free 1:1 consult for your own or your child's body image/intuitive eating on my website www.redwoodwellbeing.com.au To get in touch, please email info@redwoodwellbeing.com.au If you like what you hear and you want to support me to keep this podcast going, you can give me a tip here https://redwood-wellbeing.captivate.fm/support Happy listening! Lyss :)

    36 min

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Over a decade of struggling with poor body image and eating disorders, I knew I had to heal my relationship with food and my body—not only for myself, but for my future children. I was determined to break the cycle of dieting and body loathing and raise my children to accept their bodies and follow their intuitive eating cues. Now as a mother, I've discovered that so many parents share the same concerns. They want to know how to best support their children's food and body image relationships. This podcast is for those parents who seek non-judgmental, evidence-based, and practical support to navigate their children's journey towards intuitive eating and body confidence, no matter their age. Each week, we’ll explore the latest research, answer your questions, and provide actionable tips to help you support your child in developing a positive relationship with food and their body.