In this inspiring episode, Dr. Yang welcomes Kelly Rodas, a pediatric occupational therapist, founder of Feeling Yum, and mom to two amazing daughters. Kelly shares her deeply personal journey — from facing infertility and a failed IVF transfer to embracing holistic healing and ultimately conceiving naturally after nearly two decades without a menstrual cycle.
Now, through Feeling Yum, Kelly supports parents of picky eaters — especially those navigating gluten and dairy sensitivities — helping families bring more ease, connection, and joy to the table. In this conversation, we dive into how acupuncture, nutrition, and integrative care supported Kelly’s fertility and autoimmune recovery, and how her background in occupational therapy shaped her approach to feeding therapy for sensory-sensitive and neurodivergent kids.
You’ll also learn how mindful eating, sensory exploration, and a low-pressure approach can transform mealtime from stressful to soulful. Whether you’re on your fertility journey, navigating parenthood, or seeking a deeper mind-body connection around nourishment, this episode is full of warmth, wisdom, and hope.
💡 Key Topics Discussed:
• Kelly’s fertility and autoimmune healing journey — from IVF to natural conception
• The power of acupuncture, integrative medicine, and nutrition in restoring balance
• Understanding sensory sensitivities and neurodivergence in kids’ feeding behaviors
• Practical tools for parents of picky eaters — creating positive, low-pressure mealtimes
• Why gluten- and dairy-free meals can still be fun, nourishing, and family-friendly
• How to support yourself as a parent — both at the table and on your own healing path
🎧 Tune in, feel inspired, and share this episode with anyone who needs a reminder that healing and nourishment are possible — body, mind, and heart.
About Kelly Rodas:
Kelly Rodas is a pediatric occupational therapist, mom, stepmom, and founder of Feeling Yum, an online platform that helps parents of picky eaters with food sensitivities rediscover joy in feeding their families. Through her personal healing journey and professional expertise, Kelly brings a unique perspective that blends holistic health, sensory integration, and emotional connection at the dinner table.
🔗 Connect with Kelly Rodas:
Website: https://feelingyum.com
Instagram: @feeling_yum
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@feeling_yum
Book a Free Discovery Call: https://feelingyum1.kit.com/f102f5d731?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacrPRH4CpqYm9dbX5uKX2X40y7r2hzxWBWVVcSRxZkwDxEELI4FWfMjLeJnag_aem_ep_e6coePc8dZNDOlfDcaQ
Connect with Dr. Tina Yang and Revive Qi Health & Fertility Center:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tinayang_acufertilitydoctor/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revive_qi/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@revive_qi
Website: https://www.reviveqi.com
If you are looking to optimize your fertility and your health with acupuncture, Chinese medicine and functional medicine, book a Free 15 minute consult with a fertility acupuncturist at Revive Qi: https://www.reviveqi.com/pages/book-an-appointment
Additional Resources:
Recorded workshops and education tips about enhancing your health & fertility are available on Revive Qi's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWQgzkihssVRElS0sd34iRQ