Redwood Wellbeing

About Redwood Wellbeing

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.

Publisher

Alyssa Said

Category

health & fitness · kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

26 Sept 2024

Latest episode

1 May 2026

Latest episodes

42 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   1 May 2026

   Eating Outside the Home with a Fussy Eater

   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, we explore how to support your child with fussy or selective eating when you’re eating outside the homewhether at restaurants, friends’ houses, or family gatherings. The focus is on reducing pressure, building trust, and helping both parent and child feel more calm and confident in social food settings. You’ll learn: How to clarify realistic expectations before going out, and why nutrition isn’t the main goal of a single social meal How to understand your child’s current needs, including safe foods, hunger timing, and sensory sensitivities When (and why) it can be helpful to bring familiar foods—and how to do this without shame or stress How to emotionally prepare your child by reducing uncertainty and increasing predictability Practical preparation strategies such as checking menus, timing snacks, and planning for the environment How to communicate with hosts or restaurants in a calm, neutral, and non-apologetic way Why preparing yourself as a parent is just as important as preparing your child While you’re at the meal, we explore: How to set a calm, low-pressure tone from the moment you arrive Ways to support your child without pressure, bribing, or negotiation How to manage social comments and protect your child from food-related scrutiny When it’s helpful to let go of expectations and prioritise connection over eating How to respond to emotional overwhelm or distress in both your child and yourself Simple, practical strategies like small portions, safe exposure, and backup snacks Ways to stay neutral so food doesn’t become the centre of attention After the meal, we cover: How to gently check in with your child without judgment or pressure Why effort matters more than outcome when reinforcing positives How to repair moments of tension and rebuild trust if things felt stressful Reflective questions to help you learn and adjust for next time Why one meal does not define your child’s progress The importance of letting go of comparison with other children or families How to reconnect beyond food and end the experience on a warm relational note 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 :)

2. 

   22 Mar 2026

   The Ice-Cream Tub Strategy

   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 my ice cream tub strategy and how I use it to help my kids build a neutral, trusting relationship with food. What the strategy is (kids decide when/how much to eat) Why I use it (reduce obsession, build self-trust, support intuitive eating) When to start (based on understanding, not age) How often to offer a new tub (consistency first, flexibility later) My role as the parent: I decide what/when food is offered My child decides whether/how much to eat I model neutrality (no judgment, no praise, no concern) Quick FAQ's How long should it last? → Up to the child How long until it “works”? → Think long-term (weeks–months+) Other sweets? → Same approach applies Eating ice cream elsewhere? → Separate from their tub ADHD and neurodivergent kids It can still work with more support Add structure (without removing autonomy) Use visual cues + clearer boundaries Progress may take longer—and that’s okay Key Takeaways Focus on trust over control Stay neutral in your response Think long-term, not quick fixes Support Reach out if you’d like help implementing this in your home. Related Episodes What is Food Neutrality and why is it Important for our Kids? (https://player.captivate.fm/episode/a6eb90c5-9eb6-469f-87e4-3be61ad85394/) The Division of Responsibility (https://player.captivate.fm/episode/526c0003-6d6f-44ba-8044-c874bc96b26b/) 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 :)

3. 

   20 Feb 2026

   'Playing It Cool' With Your Child's Sweet Eating

   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 it means to emotionally 'play it cool' when your child is eating sweet food. Why it's important for a child's neutrality around food. What 'playing it cool' looks like in real life. Why this approach can feel really difficult for parents. Barriers to playing it cool and how to overcome them The long term goal Q & A 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.

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• Georgie Trickett
• Libby Trickett
• a friend

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5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 21 / 100

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0

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Engagement

32

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