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

Dr. Jay Wrigley discusses his journey into functional medicine, focusing on women's hormonal health. He explains how his experiences working in hospitals and traveling in Southeast Asia shaped his approach to combining Western medical education with holistic practices.   Dr. Wrigley provides an overview of autoimmune disorders, describing them as conditions where the immune system attacks healthy...

Welcome to Episode 62 of the Emotional Eats Podcast!   In this episode, Alyson Small discusses her journey into becoming a registered dietitian, sharing that her mom's experience as a type 1 diabetic sparked her initial interest in nutrition. Alyson Small is a Registered Dietitian and Diabetes Educator who helps women with a sustainable weight loss of 10 pounds or more without food rules or an all...

Help yourself to a free guide from Kim:  10 Daily Tips to Stop Stress Eating.   Welcome to Episode 61 of the Emotional Eats Podcast! In this episode, I share the importance of calming the nervous system to prevent emotional eating, stress eating and overeating.    I explained that when the nervous system is wired up and stressed, people often turn to food as a coping mechanism or escape, even thou...

In this episode, Tamara Renee shares her expertise in identifying where each client's body is "stuck" and developing a customized plan to unwind and release those areas. Whether targeting the face or the body, her techniques supercharge her clients' efforts, leading to transformative results.   Tamara Renee, a health and wellness expert who is helping women feel their best.  After releasing 68 lbs...

Welcome to Episode 59 of the Emotional Eats Podcast! In this open and informative interview, physical therapist, Sarah Sudheimer (DPT,MTC), provides an in-depth look at treating common pelvic health issues faced by women during the perimenopause and menopause stages of life. One major complaint is incontinence in midlife.  Other complaints are vaginal dryness and painful intercourse. Sarah shares...

Free Guide:  10 Daily Tips to Stop Stress Eating. Welcome to Episode 58 of the Emotional Eats Podcast!   Many women struggle with weight loss, feeling comfortable in their skin, and dealing with menopause symptoms. Kim explains that using food as a coping mechanism is often the easiest way to cope when you need to address the underlying emotions, stress, and unresolved issues in our lives.  This b...

This episode features Robin Muhammad who is the Founder of Necessary Nutrition, Inc.  She inspires thousands of people to use food and nutrition to build and repair their bodies and use quality thoughts to build and repair their minds.    She shares her own journey of once being prediabetic, overweight, and confused about the right steps to take. She learned the power of food and nutrition on your...

 Welcome to Episode 56 of the Emotional Eats Podcast! In this episode, Kim shares her very personal experience of going through perimenopause symptoms twice - once during her actual perimenopause transition, and again recently even after being postmenopausal for years.  Kim shares more about the transitional part of menopause called perimenopause and many of the symptoms that could be associated w...

In this week's episode, Lindsay de Swart, a life coach and mentor for midlife women, shares her empowering journey of navigating significant life transitions, embracing personal growth, and redefining purpose after her divorce and becoming an almost empty nester.  Lindsay is a mom and business owner who spent the last 20 years in personal development and professional training in NLP, hypnosis and...

Free guide:   10 Daily Tips to Stop Stress Eating.   It's time to overcome the "good girl" conditioning and stop binge eating. This episode digs deeper into how being the "good girl" or people-pleaser in childhood can lead to suppressing emotions and using food to cope as an adult. Kim shares her personal experiences and story and how being a people pleaser resulted in numbing out with food.   Kim...

Have you ever wondered about running in your 40s, 50s or 60s?  Maybe you want to keep running and wonder about the benefits or you have always wanted to start running, but think it's too late.  This episode will inspire you either way.  This is a selfish episode because I have loved running for a long time and it has physically and mentally gotten me through a lot in my life.  Jared Broughton is a...

Free Guide: 10 Daily Tips to Stop Stress Eating. Are you an educated, motivated woman who blames yourself for constantly overeating, whether it's late at night, grabbing snacks at work, or indulging in sugary treats?    In this episode. I explain that the reasons you think you overeat - like sugar addiction, lack of willpower, or an inability to stick to a diet - are often not the true, deeper rea...

Jacqueline Oliveira-Cella, the creator of the Health at Work Initiative, is a seasoned executive with over 15 years in healthcare, employee benefits, and wellbeing. With her roots in actuarial science in Brazil, she has broadened her expertise across consulting, product design, insurance, and leadership roles, achieving a global perspective.   Her educational journey includes participation in the...

Free Guide:   10 Daily Tips to Stop Stress Eating. Welcome to Episode 50 of the Emotional Eats Podcast! In this solo episode, I share my personal story of nighttime snacking after a stressful day as a teacher.  I share my habit of heading to the pantry after a hard day of working in search of that escape.  I discuss eating in front of the TV, while scrolling and even in the bedroom.   I share the...

Welcome to episode 49 of The Emotional Eats Podcast!    In this episode, I am joined by Menopause Fitness Expert, Debra Atkinson.  Debra is the founder of Flipping 50, the first and only online fitness membership dedicated exclusively to women in menopause, in addition to creator of the Flipping50 Menopause Fitness Specialist™ course for fitness and health coaches.   Her TEDx talk is called  Every...

Welcome to episode 48 of The Emotional Eats Podcast!    In this episode, Jessica Mitchell returns for a second and amazing conversation.  She is a seasoned health coach who shares her expertise on lowering high blood pressure naturally and achieving a healthy weight.   Jessica is a Corporate Trained Certified Health Coach who specializes in helping midlife women that fight high blood pressure, hea...

Welcome to the Emotional Eats Podcast!   "Midlife is the best life" - Mary Lee   I had the pleasure of hosting Mary Lee of Emme Elle Coaching, a menopause doula, who took us through the many facets of the menopause journey. Mary , brings a unique and compassionate perspective to understanding and supporting women through this pivotal phase of life.   Mary shares about the societal silence surround...

   In the last part of your 5-part series on the Emotional Needs Podcast, "How to Stop Feeling Out of Control with Food,"  Kim discusses the framework of intuitive eating, a practice that has the power to revolutionize your relationship with food. Kim demystifies the process of giving yourself "permission to eat", illustrating how this shift in mindset can break free from diet culture and lead you...

  In today's episode of your 5 part series, "How to Stop Feeling Out of Control with Food," Kim shares the secret gems to get control.  We think it's all about the food and willpower, but it's not.  Listen in to hear how stress and sleep can help balance or wreak havoc with your relationship with food. Kim shares personal anecdotes and professional insights, highlighting how hormonal changes, part...

In the third part of your 5 part series,  "How to Stop Feeling Out of Control with Food," Kim shares the important  role of muscle and movement in establishing a stable and loving relationship with food and your body. Kim shares her personal journey from struggling to keep pace with her father's running to finding her own rhythm and eventually celebrating shared achievements. This is for you to kn...

In Part 2 of the 5 part series "How to Stop Feeling Out of Control with Food," Kim helps you explore the concept of conscious nourishment. Kim shares insights and personal stories to highlight the transformative power of mindful eating, enjoying food and proactively nourishing yourself to feel more in control with food.    This episode emphasizes the significance of the "balanced plate" which is e...

Welcome to the first step of my 5 part series , "How to Stop Feeling Out of Control with Food." I've crafted this series , especially for women like you navigating your relationship with food beyond age 40.  Your journey with food goes way back, and hormonal shifts have only added complexity to this relationship. This episode is an invitation to explore your relationship with food in a way that fo...

 In this special episode, I get to hang out with my friend and fellow nutritional health coach, Melissa.   Melissa Slemp, BA, certified nutritional and hormone health coach, personal trainer, and Founder/CEO of Abundant Health with Melissa, and hosts The Type 1 In Midlife Podcast,  She helps women 40+ diagnosed with type 1 diabetes to feel more empowered and to live their best life despite their d...

Welcome to Episode 45 of the Emotional Eats Podcast! In this episode, I have a real and honest conversation with you around the scale, what it means to see your weight fluctuate and how it may affect your day and mood. I share about the historical context of scales, originally intended for trade, not personal weight measurement, and how this tool has evolved to highly influence our self-esteem and...

This episode with Allan Misner really helps us dig into health and fitness habits for the 40+ crowd.   Listen in to hear Allan's personal story, how his commitment to his own health and fitness was lacking and how he transformed his body and life.   Coach Allan is a National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Personal Trainer, a Precision Nutrition Level II Master Health Coach, and a Cert...