Change your Relationship with Food

About Change your Relationship with Food

Smaller Stomach, Bigger Life is a straight-talking, compassionate podcast about the real journey with  weight loss surgery or life on a GLP-1 Medication. Hosted by bariatric therapist, and award winning podcast host, Kyla Holley,  this show goes beyond the scale to explore mindset, emotions, habits, identity, relationships, and long-term success. Each episode blends practical guidance, psychological insight, and honest conversations about the wins, the struggles, and the surprises no one warns you about. If you’re preparing for surgery or navigating life years after it, this podcast is your reminder that the goal isn’t just a smaller stomach — it’s a bigger, fuller life. Kyla Holley was the winner of the Best Psychology Podcast at the Women in Podcasting Awards 2024. *The content shared on Smaller Stomach, Bigger Life is based on the personal experiences, professional observations, and opinions of the host and any guests. It is intended for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Every individual’s medical situation is unique. Listeners should always seek the guidance of their own qualified medical practitioner before making any changes to their health care, diet, exercise, medication, or treatment plan. Listening to this podcast does not create a therapeutic or clinical relationship with the host. If you have concerns about your physical or mental health, please consult your healthcare provider promptly. In case of a medical emergency, please contact your doctor or emergency services immediately.

Publisher

Kyla Holley

Category

education · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

18 Jan 2024

Latest episode

26 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

118 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   26 Aug 2026

   What Is Food?

   We all eat food, but what does food actually mean to us? We often talk about food as though its only purpose is nutrition: calories, protein, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. But food is so much more than that. Food can be fuel, pleasure, comfort, connection, culture, celebration, memory, love, routine, reward, control, rebellion, escape, self-care—and sometimes even a source of anxiety and fear. In this episode, we take a step back and ask a deceptively simple question: What is food? We explore the many different roles food can play in our lives and why understanding those roles can help us develop a more flexible and compassionate relationship with eating. We'll also explore an important question: What happens when we believe food is only supposed to serve one purpose? Because food can be nutritious and delicious. It can be fuel and pleasure. It can nourish the body and connect us to other people. And sometimes, we can eat something simply because we really, really enjoy it. Perhaps a healthy relationship with food isn't about finding the one "correct" way to think about eating. Perhaps it's about being able to recognise the many roles food can play—and having enough flexibility to navigate them without food taking over your life. The Smaller Stomach, Bigger Life Community is a supportive space for people navigating life after bariatric surgery or while taking GLP-1 medications. Inside, we explore the emotional, behavioural, and psychological side of weight loss — the parts that matter long after the scale changes. Join the community here: https://www.skool.com/bariatric-success/about Kyla Holley is a Therapist and the Director of The Australian Centre for Eating Behaviour www.acfeb.com Join our comprehensive 6 week Change your Relationship with Food online course Join me here Need the Change your Relationship with Food Journal and Workbook by Kyla Holley? Then click here Buy from Amazon

2. 

   23 Jul 2026

   The Stories You Tell Yourself: Rewriting Your Identity

   In this episode, Kyla Holley returns after a break to explore the powerful stories we tell ourselves—about our bodies, intelligence, relationships and worth—and how those narratives shape behaviour and identity. She gives practical steps to change these stories: write and name them, externalize thoughts, spot confirmation bias, and reframe negatives into more balanced, believable beliefs to support lasting change on a weight-loss or recovery journey. The Smaller Stomach, Bigger Life Community is a supportive space for people navigating life after bariatric surgery or while taking GLP-1 medications. Inside, we explore the emotional, behavioural, and psychological side of weight loss — the parts that matter long after the scale changes. Join the community here: https://www.skool.com/bariatric-success/about Kyla Holley is a Therapist and the Director of The Australian Centre for Eating Behaviour www.acfeb.com Join our comprehensive 6 week Change your Relationship with Food online course Join me here Need the Change your Relationship with Food Journal and Workbook by Kyla Holley? Then click here Buy from Amazon

3. 

   25 May 2026

   Tell or Keep Quiet? The Bariatric & GLP‑1 Disclosure Dilemma

   One of the biggest emotional decisions before bariatric surgery has nothing to do with food, vitamins, or recovery… It’s deciding who — if anyone — you want to tell. In this episode, we explore the very real pros and cons of sharing your bariatric surgery journey with friends, family, coworkers, and social circles. From fear of judgment to the desire for support, this conversation dives into the emotional complexity behind disclosure, privacy, boundaries, and vulnerability. Whether you’re completely open about your surgery or planning to keep it private, this episode will help you make a decision that feels aligned with your wellbeing — not other people’s expectations. The Smaller Stomach, Bigger Life Community is a supportive space for people navigating life after bariatric surgery or while taking GLP-1 medications. Inside, we explore the emotional, behavioural, and psychological side of weight loss — the parts that matter long after the scale changes. Join the community here: https://www.skool.com/bariatric-success/about Kyla Holley is a Therapist and the Director of The Australian Centre for Eating Behaviour www.acfeb.com Join our comprehensive 6 week Change your Relationship with Food online course Join me here Need the Change your Relationship with Food Journal and Workbook by Kyla Holley? Then click here Buy from Amazon

Who has been a guest on Change your Relationship with Food

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Madeleine Southall
• Lena Ehrenberg
• Katerina Pavlakis
• Amy Stone

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.7 / 5

3 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 44 / 100

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Quality

77

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

30

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