Emotional Eats Podcast: Real conversations about menopause, hormones, emotional eating, and weight loss for women over 40

Welcome to Episode 88 of the Emotional Eats Podcast !  Kim is joined by Jenna Braddock, a performance dietitian, nutritionist, and personal trainer, to discuss the unique challenges midlife women face during perimenopause, menopause, and beyond.   She is also a mom and gets the challenges of balancing health, family, life and work. Jenna brings her expertise (and compassion) to the conversation, o...

How many resolutions have you kept over the years?  How does it make you feel when you don't follow through? Welcome to Episode 87 of the Emotional Eats Podcast! In this episode, I hope to reshape how you look at new beginnings…any time of the year. As we approach the new year—or any time you're ready for a fresh start, I wish to help you to shift your focus from restrictive resolutions to a more...

The holidays can be challenging especially with triggers and food.  This episode to help you deal with these challenges definitely comes from experience and my heart. Welcome to Episode 86 of the Emotional Eats Podcast! Managing emotional triggers, food, and interactions with family and friends during the holidays is a topic that comes up for my clients and I want to help you, too.  While this epi...

Welcome to Episode 85 of the Emotional Eats Podcast! Today is part 5 of the Midlife Gut Health Secrets Series.  What a way to end it.  You will love our guest, Laura Fontiero, Family Nurse Practitioner and gut health expert.. In this episode, Laura and I explore her fascinating journey from a conventional medicine background to integrating functional medicine and health coaching into her practice....

Welcome to Episode 84 of the Emotional Eats Podcast! I had the pleasure of having a conversation with Deb Schachter, LICSW, a nationally recognized body image therapist and co-author of the groundbreaking book Body Image From the Inside Out . Deb and her co-author Whitney Otto bring a unique, transformative perspective to healing body image, which they describe as "couples therapy for you and your...

Welcome to Episode 83 of the Emotional Eats Podcast! I'm excited to welcome Kristin Brucker and Raquel B. Cartagena, co-hosts of the Functional Moms Podcast . These two inspiring women are functional medicine-certified health coaches and New Jersey moms with a passion for helping women over 40 take control of their health and age strong. Kristin's journey began when her third child faced severe fo...

Welcome to Episode 82 of  The Emotional Eats Podcast !   In today's episode, I'm thrilled to welcome back Sarah Sudheimer, physical therapist and pelvic floor specialist for Part 4 of the Midlife Gut Health Secrets Series.    Sarah previously joined me in Episode 59 for an in-depth conversation about pelvic floor health. This time, she helps us connect the dots between pelvic floor health and comm...

Welcome to Episode 81 of the Emotional Eats Podcast! I sat down with Dr. Heather Finley, a registered dietitian and gut health expert with a doctorate in clinical nutrition. This is part three of our gut health series where we discuss what happens when you feel like you've "tried everything" and nothing works.  Restricting and Eliminating Foods Doesn't Always Work Dr. Heather shares why restrictiv...

It was so great to sit down with Kelly Schmidt, a functional dietitian and founder of Kelly Schmidt Wellness, to explore the intricate links between gut health, hormonal shifts, and overall well-being in midlife. I have been on a quest in Season 2 to bring more midlife gut health episodes starting in Episode 79 with my own story and struggles with gut health. Kelly shares her insights on how hormo...

 Welcome to Episode 79 of the Emotional Eats Podcast! In this episode, hosts Kim Hynes and Melissa Slemp engage in an open and vulnerable conversation about their personal journeys with gut health challenges and hormonal shifts over the past year.  They discuss that these are more symptoms to add to the midlife and post menopausal journey. Both health coaches want to provide you with support, empa...

Free Guide:   10 Daily Tips to Stop Stress Eating. Welcome to Episode 78 of the Emotional Eats Podcast. In this episode, I shift gears from discussing emotional eating's root causes to exploring the tangible steps you can take to enjoy your food more, slow down, and eat less.  While emotional triggers are often the focus, today's episode is all about the mealtime habits that can transform your eat...

Welcome to Episode 77 of the Emotional Eats podcast! I sat down with Jared Hamilton, fat loss and mindset coach who helps people not only lose weight, but heal their relationship with food and focus on the inside as much as the outside. Jared shared his journey of transitioning from being known as the "sustainable fat loss guy" to embracing a deeper, more holistic approach that combines both menta...

Free Guide:   10 Daily Tips to Stop Stress Eating.  Welcome to Episode 76 of the Emotional Eats Podcast! Kim is real about the topic of grieving your younger body and the emotional toll of body changes during midlife. As a woman in your  40s, 50s, and beyond, you struggle with body image issues and long for the body you once had. Kim shares her personal experience of looking back at her own body i...

 Welcome to Episode 75 of the Emotional Eats Podcast! I had the pleasure of talking with registered dietitian Leslie Weidner to discuss all things women's health, nutrition, and perimenopause. We begin by discussing Leslie's journey to becoming a dietitian, which began after her initial career in sales and was fueled by her personal experiences with marathon training and nutrition. She shares the...

Welcome to Episode 74 of the Emotional Eats Podcast! I enjoyed a deep and insightful conversation with John Ford, a mediator and expert in conflict resolution, emotional literacy, and empathy. John shares his personal journey, starting in apartheid South Africa, where he was driven to pursue law to foster change. However, his path shifted toward mediation, focusing on resolving conflicts through e...

In Episode 73 of the Emotional Eats Podcast , I had the pleasure of speaking with Joe Hoye, founder of Hoye Fit, about his unique decision as a young man to focus on helping women in their 40s, 50s, and 60s. He helps midlife women get fit, lose weight, and improve their longevity. Joe shared his heartfelt and personal story, which began when his mother took him to the gym at 13, helping him discov...

Welcome to Episode 72 of the Emotional Eats Podcast! I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Salome Masghati, a Board-certified gynecologic surgeon who left mainstream medicine to focus on holistic women's health. Dr. Salome has dedicated her career to understanding and improving women's health, particularly during midlife. Dr. Masghati shares her fascinating journey from her medical education in...

Free Guide:  10 Daily Tips to Stop Stress Eating. Welcome to Episode 71 of the Emotional Eats Podcast! In today's solo episode, I am sharing a trend I've observed with my clients—a struggle to meet their health goals, but for unexpected reasons. Many women find themselves sabotaging their progress and losing focus on their own needs, and I believe this is rooted in a lack of a clear sense of self...

Welcome to Episode 70 of the Emotional Eats Podcast!   In this episode of the Emotional Eats Podcast, I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with the lovely and brilliant Dr. Romie, a board-certified physician who brings together more than two decades of leadership in neurology, integrative medicine, and mindfulness.  She is also the author of "The Busy Brain Cure".   Dr. Romie and I jump right i...

Free Guide:  10 Daily Tips to Stop Stress Eating.  Rebound weight gain seems to be one of the biggest concerns of weight loss medication users outside of the side effects. In Episode 69 of the Emotional Eats Podcast, Dr. Eric Fete joins me for a second time. Dr. Eric is the founder of PrimeX, a pioneer in preventive health, age management, and peak performance. Dr. Fete shared his extensive knowle...

Welcome to Episode 68 of the Emotional Eats Podcast! In this special episode, I'm joined by two of my grown children, Alex and Peter, as we take a fun  trip down memory lane. Together, we explore what it was like for them to grow up with a mom who is passionate about health, food, diet, exercise, and managing stress.  This candid conversation offers a unique glimpse into our family's journey, high...

 Help yourself to a free guide from Kim:  10 Daily Tips to Stop Stress Eating. Welcome to Episode 67 of the Emotional Eats Podcast!  In this episode, I help you explore the relationship between criticism and emotional eating. I share a personal story about recent travel stress and how it triggered old patterns of seeking comfort in food. This experience highlights how easily even I, as a health co...

Welcome to Episode 66 of the Emotional Eats Podcast!   Today we are talking about the often taboo subject of sex, but also about intimacy and relationships in midlife.   My expert guest, Nikquan Lewis, is the Founder of Intimate Connections PLLC.  She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor, Relationship/Sex Therapist, Speaker, and Consultant. She provides indi...

Welcome to Episode 65 of the Emotional Eats Podcast. If you would like to awaken to self-love, improve relationships (even with yourself) and eliminate some of the suffering when you feel that lack of self-worth, this episode is for you. Edward Miller is your guide to exploring your inner path to joy, prosperity and peace. In this episode, Edward Miller shares his spiritual journey and the transfo...

Happy Season 2 of the Emotional Eats Podcast!   Episode 64 is special as  it launches Season 2 of the podcast. Host Kim Hynes is joined by her longtime friend Janet Greer, an actor based in New York City. The two reflect on their 30+ year friendship, sharing laughs and insights about how their bond has supported them through life's ups and downs. They discuss the power of women's friendships in mi...