My Heart 4 Health with Mindy Kidder: Functional Health Strategies

You can reverse insulin resistance after 50 without a perfect diet. Here are 3 simple steps to restore your metabolism. Many women feel stuck in their midlife health journey, believing that strict calorie counting is the only path forward. You do not need to overhaul your entire lifestyle to see progress. We are focusing on sustainable changes that improve your metabolic health and address the und...

Feeling rushed during your doctor appointments? Learn how to prioritize your health concerns so you actually get heard. Many of us struggle to use effective communication during short medical visits, leaving the office feeling frustrated or unheard. As a nurse with over 30 years of experience, I know how limited that time can be, but you can still take control of the conversation to ensure your ne...

Are you experiencing signs of insulin resistance that standard medical tests miss? Learn the patterns to watch for. Many common health concerns like stubborn belly fat or energy crashes are often overlooked by standard blood sugar tests. If you feel like your body is giving you signals that your doctor isn't catching, it may be time to look closer at your metabolic health. I am breaking down f...

Your evening light exposure could be silently impacting your metabolic health. Learn how to fix these signals to stop unwanted weight gain. Many of us focus on diet and exercise, but we ignore the environmental cues that dictate our internal biology. When you have improper light exposure at night, it sends confusing signals to your body that affect sleep quality, sugar cravings, and how you store...

Why are you stuck on your weight loss plateau? Learn the single factor that might be holding you back from your goals. We often focus on big changes while ignoring small, daily choices. My husband recently managed to lose weight simply by eliminating soda from his routine. This shows that your body might be fighting against something you consider harmless rather than a lack of willpower. If you fe...

GLP-1 Nutrition Gap Checklist: https://tally.so/r/68Ev9JHidden Inflammation Checklist: https://tally.so/r/0QgzzNStruggling with belly fat after 50? Learn why your diet and exercise might not be working as well as you expected. After 30 years as a nurse, I realized that weight loss resistance often has nothing to do with willpower. My husband lost 12 pounds simply by cutting soda, while my own effo...

If you struggle with POTS symptoms like a racing heart and lightheadedness when standing, you are not imagining it. I'm a registered nurse with 30+ years at the bedside and a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner — and I'm bringing you along on my journey. If you're a woman 50+ ready to lose weight, feel energized, and thrive, you're in the right place. You might feel like y...

Hidden Inflammation Checklist: https://tally.so/r/0QgzzNAre you dealing with unexplained symptoms like constant exhaustion or brain fog even when your blood work comes back normal? Learn why. Many people suffer from persistent health issues that standard medical testing often misses. This video explains how chronic inflammation creates physical symptoms—such as bloating, puffiness, and fatigue—tha...

Stop blaming a slow metabolism for weight issues after 50. Learn the facts about metabolism over 50 and how to fix your health today. Many women believe that weight gain is inevitable as they age, but persistent weight issues are rarely caused by a damaged metabolism. This video breaks down seven common myths about metabolism over 50 that lead to unnecessary frustration. Whether you are navigating...

Experiencing food sensitivity symptoms like flushing, bloating, or brain fog despite normal lab results? You are not imagining it. Many individuals struggle with unexplained reactions after eating or during periods of high stress. This video explores why your body might be reacting this way even when standard medical tests show nothing wrong. We break down the connection between your daily habits...

Stop using inflammatory cooking oils to reduce daily bloating and joint stiffness. Learn how to identify safe oil alternatives. Many people suffer from persistent bloating and stiffness despite maintaining a strict diet. Often, the root cause is not the food itself, but the specific cooking oils used during preparation. This video explains how common fats affect your body, helping you identify whi...

Eating out doesn’t have to derail your health goals — and you don’t have to be perfect to make better choices. In this video, I’m sharing a simple FDN-friendly restaurant ordering guide to help you avoid hidden seed oils, ultra-processed ingredients, blood sugar crashes, and inflammatory food traps while still enjoying meals out. You’ll learn how to spot common menu red flags like fried foods, cre...

Are you eating “healthy” but still dealing with bloating, fatigue, headaches, skin flares, or feeling inflamed? In this video, I explain MRT (Mediator Release Test) food sensitivity testing—what it is, who it may help, and how I use it inside an FDN “test, don’t guess” approach to reduce immune load and create a clear, structured food plan (without fear-based restriction).Disclaimer: This content...

What is an FDN — and what does an FDN practitioner actually do? In this video, I explain Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® in plain language: how FDN practitioners use functional lab testing, detailed health history, and lifestyle coaching to help clients identify hidden stressors and support the body's natural ability to heal. We'll talk about the "test, don't guess" philosop...

If you're in perimenopause dealing with stubborn belly weight, afternoon energy crashes, or cravings that hit like clockwork — insulin resistance may be part of the picture, even if your bloodwork looks fine and you don't eat much sugar. In this video, I break down the common signs of insulin resistance, the specific lab markers worth discussing with your clinician (including one that's rarely ord...

Are you one of the 50 million Americans struggling with an autoimmune condition? If you feel like you’ve been bouncing between doctors for years, collecting labels, and managing symptoms without ever feeling truly "better," this video is for you. Autoimmunity isn't just about your body "attacking itself"—it’s about immune dysregulation caused by hidden stressors. In this video, I’m pulling back th...

2 Week Perimenopausal Tracker: http://bit.ly/4b0jpLo 🎉 Welcome to My Health Journey! 🎉 MyHeart4Health. NET Welcome to my channel! I'm a passionate health coach-in-training with over 30 years of experience as a registered nurse. My journey has taught me a lot, and I'm excited to share all the new and valuable insights I've discovered. Join me as we explore ways to feel better, get hea...

Think food tracking apps are helping you? Think again. In this eye-opening video, I'm exposing 14 massive lies the diet industry has been telling you about calorie counting and food tracking that are keeping you trapped in cycles of restriction and food obsession. From the myth that you need to hit exact calorie targets (spoiler: your body isn't a calculator) to the gaslighting idea that t...

What I eat doesn’t just affect my blood sugar—it affects how well I sleep. In this video, I’m diving into the surprising connection between diet and sleep quality. I’ll share the foods that help me fall asleep faster (and stay asleep), the ones I avoid like the plague at night, and a few simple tweaks that make a big difference in my energy the next day. If you're working on syncing your sleep...

If you're tired of waking up exhausted, struggling to fall asleep, or relying on caffeine just to function, it's time for a reset. In this video, I’m sharing five science-backed fixes you can implement tonight to finally wake up feeling refreshed. No complicated routines, no fancy gadgets—just real, effective strategies that work. Plus, if you want to take it further, my 14-Day Circadian R...

I decided to break all my usual food rules for a day—no tracking, no restrictions, just eating whatever I wanted. From a donut breakfast to a milkshake and fries, I indulged in carnival-style food while wearing a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) to see how my body reacted. And wow—it did not love the experiment. Between blood sugar spikes, inflammation, and brain fog, I felt the effects almost imm...

In this video, I tackle one of the most frustrating questions ever: why do I still feel exhausted even after getting a full eight hours of sleep? If you've ever woken up feeling like you got hit by a truck despite doing everything "right," this video is for you. I break down the three biggest sleep quality saboteurs that might be ruining your rest—from not getting enough deep sleep a...

SLEEP QUIZ - https://myheart4health.kit.com/sleepquiz💤 Think you can function on little sleep? Think again. In this video, we dive into the harsh reality of sleep deprivation—how it’s wrecking your brain, body, and overall health (and why your coffee addiction isn’t fixing it).From mood swings to serious health risks, bad sleep is a silent villain in your life. But the real question is—how bad is...

Hey everyone, I'm back with a detailed look at what's happened seven days since I ended my 108-hour fast! This experience has been incredible, really showing how my body has adjusted in this post-fast recovery period. I'm sharing my glucose and ketone trends, which demonstrate how my body has settled into balance and is maintaining metabolic flexibility, largely thanks to continuing wi...

Hey everyone, I'm back with a detailed look at what's happened 48 hours since I finished my 108-hour fast. This experience has been so insightful, showing exactly how my body is adjusting after the reset. I'm diving into the numbers, sharing my glucose and ketone trends as my system rebalances after reintroducing food. While my energy has remained stable and digestion has been surprisi...