https://www.evenflowlifestylemedicine.com/Kylie-Gillin-BIO

Even Flow Lifestyle Medicine, 3/102 Clifton Crescent, Mt Lawley, Leederville (2025)

18/09/2025

When your body won’t let you sleep, it might be protecting you for good reason 🧠✨

We’ve all been there - exhausted but wired, staring at the ceiling despite trying every sleep hack. What if your sleeplessness isn’t a problem to fix, but your nervous system doing exactly what it’s designed to do?

Modern life keeps us in constant low-level vigilance through neuroception - our body’s unconscious threat detection system.

Between impossible deadlines, overflowing inboxes, and never getting that “all clear” feeling, our nervous system stays activated even when we’re physically safe.

The research shows sleep requires the ultimate expression of safety. Your body must completely trust it can release its protective scanning. This isn’t about staying calm - it’s about building flexibility to shift appropriately when your environment signals safety.

Instead of fighting activation, try the cocooning approach 2-3 hours before bed with soft lighting, slow breathing, organised spaces, and longer exhales. Think of it as having a conversation with your nervous system in the language it understands: safety cues.

Building resilience isn’t about being invulnerable - it’s about recovery and honouring your body’s natural rhythms. What if flexibility, not perfection, is the key you’ve been missing?

13/09/2025

What Does a Balanced Plate Actually Look Like?

When serving your meals, aim to fill half of the plate with plant foods. Allocate a quarter of the plate to proteins and the remaining quarter to grains, preferably wholegrain and high-fibre foods.

The evidence-based foundation: Research consistently shows that plates built around whole food patterns (think Mediterranean and Blue Zone approaches) support optimal metabolic function, gut health, and sustained energy levels. This simple framework gives you:

🥬 Plant foods (half your plate) - The fibre, antioxidants, and micronutrients that support everything from digestive health to immune function

🐠 Protein foods (quarter plate) - Essential for maintaining stable blood sugar, supporting muscle mass, and keeping you satisfied between meals

🫘 Whole grains (quarter plate) - The complex carbohydrates that fuel your brain and provide sustained energy (your afternoon meetings will thank you)

Here’s what I’ve noticed about nutrition overwhelm...

Ever find yourself calculating protein targets or second-guessing whether you’re getting enough vitamins? This plate framework cuts through that noise. When you consistently build meals this way, the nutrients take care of themselves. No apps, no calculations, no stress.

What I wonder though...

What if instead of seeing this as another rule to follow perfectly, we approached it with curiosity? What does a balanced plate look like when you’re eating lunch at your desk between meetings? When you’re sharing takeaway with the family on a Tuesday night?

The fertile ground approach means starting exactly where you are today. Your body already knows what it needs - sometimes it just needs the right framework to support those natural signals.

09/09/2025

That 3pm chocolate reach after an overwhelming meeting? Research suggests eating and our social engagement system (the neural network that helps us feel safe and socially connected) share pathways through the vagus nerve.

Studies show that eating food can temporarily activate your parasympathetic nervous system - your rest and digest response. This might explain why food sometimes feels soothing when we’re stressed.

There’s so much guilt and shame around “lacking willpower” with food choices.

But willpower oversimplifies what’s actually happening. Research shows many people increase food intake during stress - this isn’t a personal failing. When we understand this might be your nervous system seeking safety, it shows there’s far more at play than willpower alone.

The exact mechanisms aren’t fully understood yet. Science is still catching up to experience.

I wonder... do you notice patterns between stress and food? What would it feel like to approach this with curiosity instead of criticism?

04/09/2025

Tired of that 3pm energy crash? Your afternoon slumps aren’t random—they’re your body’s way of telling you something important about working against your natural rhythms.

After experiencing burnout in 2023, I’ve shifted my approach to focus on what actually works for overwhelmed professional women: integrating nutrition science, lifestyle medicine, and nervous system regulation that fits your real life.

Your digestive health affects your sleep, your sleep affects your stress response, your stress affects your food choices, and your food choices affect your energy—it’s all interconnected.

These aren’t quick fixes. They’re science-backed strategies that create the fertile ground where sustained energy can naturally emerge. Download the complete guide (link in bio) for 5 evidence-based habits, meal prep recipes and weekly planning tools.

What’s your biggest energy challenge right now?

07/07/2025

🤦‍♀️ Date Correction

Reposting with the correct date - it’s Monday, 21 July (not Sunday)!

My final in-person sessions at the Wellbeing Studio 💚

These candlelit practices focus on nervous system nourishment through slow movement and deep stillness - creating space for your body’s wisdom to emerge.

Final three sessions:

✨ Parasympathetic Pause by Candlelight
📅 Monday, 21 July 2025 | 🕕 6:00-7:30 PM | 💰 $35

✨ Yin by Candlelight
📅 Sunday, 10 August 2025 | 🕕 6:00-7:15 PM | 💰 $35

✨ Parasympathetic Pause by Candlelight (FINAL SESSION AT THE STUDIO)
📅 Sunday, 31 August 2025 | 🕕 6:00-7:30 PM | 💰 $35

If you’re feeling overwhelmed or carrying tension, these sessions meet you exactly where you are.

Come rest with me one final time 💚💚

05/07/2025

🌿COMMERCIAL SPACE AVAILABLE FOR RENT🌿

Available from 31st August 2025

As I transition to fully online services, this 55 sqm ground floor unit in Mount Lawley is now available for long-term lease.

This modern unit is located in a desirable location set amongst a predominantly residential street setting. The relaxed atmosphere means passing traffic consists more of locals walking the dog or heading past for coffee rather than being a fast paced retail strip. The setting is still very centrally located and easy to access from surrounding suburbs.

The property features 55 sqm of floor area with ground floor accessibility, secure undercover communal parking, private powder room, and split system air conditioning.

Currently approved as ‘Recreation-Private’ use under the local council, there are a range of other permissible uses including office, consulting rooms, shop, professional services and more.

Serious inquiries only - please contact my agent for viewing and lease details: https://www.rayner.com.au/lease/wa/northern-suburbs/mount-lawley/commercial/retail/8403109

Looking for someone long-term who will appreciate this quality space.💚

22/06/2025

The Wellbeing Studio closes 31 August 2025. Though difficult to end this chapter, it opens space to grow the online business.Reflecting on the journey. Self-doubt shadowed every move - I was winging it and sometimes still am 🤷‍♀️ But momentum happened because decisions had to be made.Biggest learning: we underestimate ourselves, especially as women. Yet when forced to decide, we're usually spot on. The takeaway? Back yourself. Follow your gut. The best learnings always come from mistakes.My relationship with expectations changed completely. Holding tight to outcomes usually only led to disappointment and stress. When I released control and embraced uncertainty, everything flowed better.Most unexpected? I want slower living, in sync with natural rhythms 🌱 Space from that persistent sensation sitting on my chest saying - "What's next? Do more?"While this may sound awful, it really hasn't been! Owning my studio, sharing my passion, and connecting with amazing people has been incredible. I just believe in showing the whole picture, not just highlights. 💚Thank you for being part of this! A few final parasympathetic pause sessions coming before I close in-person offerings - stay posted 🧘‍♀️

08/06/2025

Here are some holiday snapshots of my glimmer collection ✨

Those fleeting micro-moments when my nervous system drops into safety, calm, and connection. Holidays make them obvious, but the real work is spotting them in everyday life.

Racing between meetings, drowning in my to-do list - that’s when glimmers become essential. The way the morning light hits my desk ☀️, a sip of my coffee ☕, catching a colleague’s genuine smile in the hallway 😊.

These aren’t indulgences - they’re nervous system medicine that costs zero extra time.

Living at full capacity means wellness practices can often feel like another burden. Glimmers are different.

They hide in plain sight, woven into moments that already exist. No scheduling required.

Tomorrow begins another round of my 4-Week Yin for Nervous System Balance program - an invitation to focus on small practices like glimmers that you can access during your busiest days when you need nervous system support most. 💚

Ready to discover your own glimmers? Link in bio 👆

02/06/2025

The return of my 4-week Yin series starts next Monday!

If you’re exhausted but can’t switch off, this one’s for you.

You’re crushing it at work and home, but your nervous system is keeping score. Racing thoughts, that 3pm crash, stress showing up in your body...

Sound familiar?

This isn’t about adding another thing to your endless to-do list. It’s about simple, science-backed tools that actually work for busy professionals.

What you’ll get:
✨ Better stress resilience for demanding days ✨ Practical Polyvagal theory nervous system tools ✨ Improved energy (without more caffeine!) ✨ Better sleep despite busy minds ✨ Evidence-based practices that fit your actual schedule

No pretzel postures or daily hour-long commitments. Just Monday evenings to bookend your week with calm.

Details:
📅 Mondays, 9-30 June ⏰ 6:30-7:30pm 📍 Mount Lawley (easy parking) 💰 $120 in-person | $80 online 🎬 All sessions recorded

Limited to 8 in-person and 10 via Zoom.

Link in bio to secure your spot 👆

Questions? DM me or email info@evenflowlifestylemedicine.com💬

27/05/2025

Just back from my amazing adventure!!

Vietnam was all about the food, but Cambodia completely captured my heart. 💚

The people there have endured so much - yet they’re genuinely the kindest, most heart-led people I’ve ever met. They filled my cup in ways I never expected! 🙌

This is me watching the sunrise at Angkor Wat in Siem Reap! I absolutely recommend visiting this incredible country and experiencing its people. My face actually hurts from smiling so much. 😍

25/04/2025

Tomorrow I head off on 5 week adventure and will be attempting to disconnect as much as possible so won’t be posting or responding to messages during this time.

The reality is when you’ve been in at full throttle it is actually extremely difficult to stop. So to ease myself in I’ve gone the traditional approach and taking a notepad and pen so I can still jot down stuff when I’m away. Cold turkey slowing down can actually be more overwhelming until your pace gradually starts to slow down.

Nothing feels more like I’m going on an overseas holiday than purchasing my tube of Vegemite - I never leave the country without it! 🤸

10/04/2025

I saw this quote today and it has really stuck with me. It perfectly captures one of the best learnings that came from one of my hardest experiences.

In my first year of business, I embodied the “burned-out visionary” – ironically working so hard that I couldn’t see clearly anymore. I convinced myself that constant action was the only path forward.

Years later, perspective has taught me something valuable: my wisest decisions have never come from that depleted state. When burnout finally forced me to stop, true vision actually emerged and pivoted EFLM in the right direction.

I’ve come to understand myself better now. Yes, I can push through and accomplish a lot when needed, but just because I can doesn’t mean I should. My clearest thinking and most innovative ideas consistently emerge when I’m rested, balanced and well-nourished.

As I prepare for five weeks away at the end of the month, I’m not just looking forward to the break – I’m anticipating the renewed clarity and inspiration that will follow. Sometimes the most revolutionary act is simply giving yourself permission to rest.

Reposting wisdom that resonated deeply with me today. ✨

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