The Wellness Connection with Fiona Kane

Have you ever witnessed a child's tenacity when learning to walk, the unrelenting trial and error? That same resilience is the heart of our latest episode, where Monique Peters and I explore the challenges of auditory processing disorder. Monique opens up about her son's challenging journey, from the onset of a stutter to facing educational hurdles and being bullied.Throu

Navigating the nutritional needs for robust bones and muscles. This information is useful for any age, however it becomes more vital as we age, particular women to understand how to maintain healthy muscle and bone. This is what allows us to have strength, function and independence for as long as possible.I discuss the synergy of vitamin D and vitamin K2, crucial for calcium absorp

Living with chronic health issues can be really frustrating and confusing. In this episode I discuss some of my own current challenges to explore the meaning in struggle and challenge in the hopes that we can all learn how to reduce how much time we can be stuck in the quagmire of "its not fair" and "I quit" in relation to life's challenges.It is all about

Should you pay attention to the headlines about nutrition science?In this episode I challenge popular misconceptions about nutrition and explain why you need to practice critical thinking about nutrition news and documentarys. How do you know when it is based on science or if the outcome has been decided first?I also discuss the factors beyond diet that play a major role in overall

As we grapple with the horror and heartache of recent violent attacks in Sydney (my hometown), I share the words of Fred Rogers who once reminded us to seek out the helpers in times of disaster.I also discuss practical measures to protect your mental well-being and that of our children, in an era where graphic images are but a scroll away—offering insight into how best to curate

In this episode I focus on one of the the secrets to achieving health goals; the power of daily habits. By concentrating on what we can add to our lives, rather than what we want to eliminate, we set the stage for natural and sustainable change. Forget the fleeting allure of the quick fix; commit to the slow and deliberate march towards a healthier you.I offer insights into the art

Navigating Anxiety Management: a personal story and useful tipIt is one thing to have fear around something happening that is very unlikely, it is a whole other thing to have fear around something happening again. You can't console yourself with "that can't happen" when you have already experienced that it can, and does happen! I live with the results of brain d

You can't eat that! In this episode I discuss language around food and the power of agency and choice.I explore the distinction between emotional reactions and conscious choices when it comes to nutrition, How do you honour the inner child, but not put her in the driver's seat?Striking a balance that honors our body's needs and our soul's cravings. It is all abo

Are we coddling our youth into a state of emotional fragility?This is my question in today's episode; I explore the effects of 'safetyism' and the well intentioned but potentially harmful trend of creating 'safe spaces' and focusing too heavily on feelings. I scrutinise the rise of unearned praise and its link to narcissism, and explain how competition is a

Are we fully grasping the cultural currents shaping our youth's physical and mental health? Young people have never been so anxious and depressed, in this episode I begin to delve into the many factors that I believe are contributing to these issues. I don't know it all and I don't have all the answers, however I believe it is important we start talking about these i