Think eating disorders only affect teenagers? Think again. What if we told you that the food rules, exercise obsessions, and body struggles you're experiencing during perimenopause might actually be disordered eating in disguise?

Meet Kyla Fox, a Master's level clinician and eating disorder specialist who's spent 20 years revolutionizing treatment approaches. After her own struggle with an eating disorder, Kyla identified critical gaps in traditional recovery methods and founded an innovative treatment center that's helping thousands of women break free from patterns they didn't even realize they had.

From the woman who exercises for hours after eating to the one sneaking food when her partner's away (Michelle, I see you!), Kyla reveals how disordered eating shows up in ways we never expected – especially during the hormonal chaos of midlife.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• The difference between eating disorders and disordered eating
• Why perimenopause often triggers or amplifies disordered eating patterns
• The three core symptoms of disordered eating: binge, purge, and restrict
• Why exercise is actually the most common form of purging behavior

We live in a culture that normalizes disordered eating. Luckily, Kyla is here to show us what true food freedom actually looks like.

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Kyla Fox Bio

Kyla Fox has established herself as a visionary and innovator, when it comes to re-framing the way Canadians think about and treat eating disorders. As someone who struggled herself with an eating disorder, Fox identified care gaps and fundamental flaws in the treatment and recovery approach. Kyla is a Master’s level clinician with degrees from both the University of Toronto in the Master’s of Social Work program as well as an Honours Bachelor of Arts Degree in Women’s Studies. Kyla is a member of the Ontario Association of Social Workers and is registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. She is also a member of the Academy of Eating Disorders and the National Eating Disorders Association. With such deep and varied experience in the field, Kyla is regularly called on by Canada’s top media outlets as a special commentator on a broad list of topics, including eating disorders, self-esteem, women’s health, body image, pregnancy and body confidence and more.

For more information please visit www.kylafoxcentre.com.

Links for this episode

Instagram: @KylaFoxRecovery

Facebook: @KylaFoxCentre

Twitter: @KylaFoxCentre

The Centre

Snoring, scrolling at 2am, hogging the blankets. These feel like small annoyances, but they might be quietly shaping your relationship in unexpected ways.

In this episode, we sit down with Kimberly Moffit, founder of KMA Therapy and relationship expert, and she breaks down why sleep is one of the most underrated factors in relationship health.

In This Episode

• Why a sleep-deprived you isn't really you — and isn't a fair partner
• The real reason sleep divorce carries so much stigma
• Why the problem isn't sleeping apart, it's never having the conversation
• Kimberly's red flag for when a couple stops collaborating
• Why grace, not guilt, is the right response to a partner who isn't sleeping

This is part of our Endy Reclaim Your Rest Sleep Series - helping you wake up rested, focused, and ready to take on whatever the day brings.

Endy is Canada’s leading online mattress brand, trusted by over 1 million sleepers. Endy’s mattresses are designed to keep you cool and supported all night long, so you wake up feeling refreshed and ready to take on your day. With three comfort options—plush, medium-firm, and firm—you can find the perfect fit for your body and sleep style. And the best part? Endy delivers straight to your door, so upgrading your sleep is simpler than ever.

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Kimberly Moffit Bio

Dr. Kimberly Moffit is a viral relationship expert who has studied the ins and outs of romance and has the answers to love’s toughest questions. With over 3M followers in total on social media and over 300,000,000 views on Youtube and Tiktok, her relationship advice is garnered from the latest research, which she brings to life in the form of fun and relatable tips. Kimberly achieved her Doctoral degree in Psychology from Middlesex University in 2015 and has appeared as a relationship expert on Fox & Friends, Good Day Chicago, and has been regularly featured in the New York Times.

Links for this episode

• Follow Kimberly Moffit on Instagram
• Learn more about KMA Therapy

Burning, itching, or something's just not right down there, but your doctor keeps telling you everything looks normal? Today, Dr. Dolores Fernandez, ND is back on the podcast, and she is not leaving any stone unturned.

She’s a naturopathic doctor, Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, and founder of IRIS, a clean science-backed vulva care brand. Dr. Dolores, ND specializes in vulvar and vaginal conditions, including the tricky ones most doctors aren't even looking for. If it's happening down there and no one can figure out why, chances are she’s seen it. And treated it.

In this episode:

• GSM (Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause)
• Vulvodynia and chronic vulvar pain
• Lichen sclerosis
• Vulvar psoriasis and eczema
• Recurring yeast infections
• Bacterial vaginosis (BV)
• Recurring UTIs

Plus:

• How your diet and gut health are connected to your vaginal health
• How to advocate for yourself when the healthcare system keeps sending you home without answers

If something feels off, trust that. This episode will give you the language, the knowledge, and the confidence to push for the care you deserve.

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Dr. Dolores Fernandez is a Naturopathic Doctor, Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, and the founder of IRIS, a science-backed self-care brand dedicated to creating clean products that support vulvovaginal health and ending the stigma around vulvovaginal care. She's here to remind us that vulvar skin deserves just as much attention as any other part of our body because, honestly, 'skin is skin.' Dolores brings warmth, scientific research, and a lot of passion to her work both in the clinic with her patients and when working with IRIS, always striving to make these important conversations more open and accessible.

IRIS is a Canadian, science-led skincare brand focused on vulvovaginal health. Founded by Dr. Dolores Fernandez, ND, IRIS was created to offer clean, effective, and pH-aligned support for peri/menopausal skin, while helping to end the stigma around conversations on dryness, discomfort, and intimacy. Their two core products, a Vaginal Moisturizer for ongoing hydration and a Personal Lubricant to reduce friction. Both are thoughtfully formulated with sensitive tissue in mind. Rooted in education and inclusivity, IRIS believes that skin is skin (no matter where it is on your body!) and everyone deserves access to safe, well-formulated care.

Links for this episode

lovemyiris.com

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