Emotional Eats Podcast - Emotional Eating, Weight loss, Perimenopause, Menopause, Women's Health, Life after 40, Life after 5

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Emotional Eats Podcast - Emotional Eating, Weight loss, Perimenopause, Menopause, Women's Health, Life after 40, Life after 5

Welcome to the Emotional Eats Podcast with Kim Hynes, where women over 40 can find peace and power in their relationship with food, mind, and body. In a world filled with diet culture and outdated health messages, this podcast is on a mission to guide women over 40 to a place of healthy intuitive eating, self-compassion, embracing strength over skinny and genuine wellness that embraces all aspects of their lives. Are you tired of diet rules that don’t serve you anymore? Join Kim and her expert guests each week as they explore topics that deeply impact midlife health—from intuitive eating, body image, and stress relief to understanding hormones, mental health, gut health, spirituality, and the unique challenges of perimenopause and menopause. Together, they uncover the hidden reasons behind emotional eating, helping you release perfectionism and unhealthy habits that keep you from thriving. In every episode, you’ll find empowering insights, practical strategies, and real stories of personal transformation. Kim and her guests cut through the noise to show why quick fixes and trendy weight-loss diets don’t work long-term, instead offering a sustainable path to well-being that nurtures every part of you. If you’re ready to let go of dieting, gain freedom with food, get strong and nourish yourself inside and out, then the Emotional Eats Podcast with Kim Hynes is here to support your journey to confidence, balance in midlife, and a body you can truly feel at home in.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    92. Undiet Your Life: Redefining Food Freedom in Midlife with Dr. Jenn Huber

    In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jenn Huber, a Registered Dietitian, Naturopathic Doctor, and Intuitive Eating Coach, to explore topics like the impact of diet culture, the emotional connection to food, and how to create a compassionate relationship with our changing bodies. Jenn shares her personal journey and how it  influenced her passion for helping women navigate perimenopause and menopause. She opens up about the importance of addressing core issues like belonging and safety and explains how these emotional undercurrents can drive our relationship with food. Key Highlights from the Episode: What Women Are Missing in Midlife Jenn emphasizes that women don’t need more information about food but rather role models who thrive in midlife. She highlights the importance of focusing on how we want to feel rather than obsessing over how we look. The Concept of Undieting Undieting is about deconstructing the assumptions behind dieting and redefining our relationship with food. Letting Go of the Scale Jenn discusses the power of shifting from external measures like the scale to internal body trust, focusing on energy, health markers, and sustainability.. Intuitive Eating Misconceptions Intuitive eating isn’t about eating anything and everything; it’s about honoring hunger, respecting taste, and incorporating gentle nutrition. Jenn emphasizes the importance of “undieting” before diving into intuitive eating. The Emotional Side of Eating Dieting often triggers emotional eating due to restriction and shame. Jenn explains how food can serve as self-care while encouraging listeners to explore other tools to meet emotional needs. Shifting Values and Rediscovering Joy in Food Jenn highlights the importance of reassessing values in midlife and aligning them with a compassionate approach to food and body. She encourages listeners to find curiosity and playfulness in their food choices. More About Jenn Dr. Jenn Huber is a Canadian Registered Dietitian, Naturopathic Doctor, and Intuitive Eating Coach dedicated to helping women thrive in midlife. She supports women through the physical and emotional changes of perimenopause and menopause, guiding them toward food freedom and body confidence with a health-at-every-size approach. Connect with Jenn IG:  https://www.instagram.com/menopause.nutritionist/ Explore her podcast and community, The Midlife Feast, to join like-minded women embracing this transformative season of life.  Website: https://www.jennsalibhuber.ca/ Thank you, Jenn, for your incredible insights and compassionate approach to midlife health and well-being!   Connect with Kim: https://www.instagram.com/kimhyneshealth https://www.kimhynes.com https://kimhynes.com/podcast        If you like the Emotional Eats podcast, please subscribe/follow and give us a 5 star rating and review and tag us on social media. I would be so grateful.   Curious about coaching with Kim?  https://link.elevatedmarketingminds.com/widget/bookings/consultwithkim This is a free 30 minute consultation (for coaching only).  All other inquiries, please email me.   Help yourself to a free guide from Kim:  https://kimhynes.com/stress-eating-tips-optin   Note:  The information in this podcast is not to replace working with your doctor, other medical practitioner or mental health practitioner.  This podcast is to provide conversation, information and entertainment.

    50 min

  2. 27 JAN

    91. How I Stopped Emotional Eating: My Back Story and 6 of My Favorites Tips to Heal Your Relationship with Food

    Welcome to Episode 91 of the Emotional Eats Podcast! Kim shares her deeply personal journey of overcoming emotional eating. She reflects on how childhood experiences, perfectionism, and coping mechanisms shaped her relationship with food.  Kim candidly discusses pivotal moments—from sneaking snacks as a child to using food for comfort during college and adulthood. She explains how these patterns evolved into emotional eating, secret eating, and bingeing. Through awareness, self-compassion, and rewiring her thought patterns, Kim found freedom from using food to cope. She shares the wake-up call she experienced during menopause, which led her to address the root causes of her eating behaviors. By integrating tools like EFT tapping, mindfulness, and nourishing her body, she discovered sustainable ways to manage triggers and prioritize self-care. Kim offers listeners 6 practical tips to help listeners stop emotional eating, including building awareness, granting yourself permission to eat, and nourishing your body consciously. She also explores the importance of reducing stress, setting boundaries, embracing movement, and finding joy in meaningful connections.  Throughout the episode, Kim emphasizes that addressing emotional eating requires more than willpower; it’s about understanding yourself and rewriting limiting beliefs. Whether you’ve struggled with food as a coping mechanism or feel overwhelmed by perfectionism, this episode is filled with relatable insights, actionable advice, and encouragement to embrace your past as a tool for personal growth. Kim invites listeners to reflect, practice self-compassion, and move toward a healthier, happier relationship with food and themselves. Key Takeaways: Emotional eating often stems from unresolved childhood patterns and limiting beliefs. Awareness is the first step to understanding your triggers. Granting yourself permission to eat can help eliminate shame around food. Consciously nourishing your body stabilizes mood and reduces emotional eating. Managing stress through tapping, mindfulness, and boundaries is essential. Movement and connection play key roles in mental and emotional well-being. True self-care involves embracing who you are and creating space for joy and fulfillment. Actionable Tip: Write a letter to your younger self, offering the compassion and understanding you needed then, and commit to carrying that kindness into your daily life now as an adult. Kim refers to Episode 89 (Breaking Free From Perfectionism.  Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/89-how-perfectionism-is-holding-you-back-in-midlife/id1704715547?i=1000683775153   Connect with Kim: https://www.instagram.com/kimhyneshealth https://www.kimhynes.com https://kimhynes.com/podcast        If you like the Emotional Eats podcast, please subscribe/follow and give us a 5 star rating and review and tag us on social media. I would be so grateful.   Curious about coaching with Kim?  https://link.elevatedmarketingminds.com/widget/bookings/consultwithkim This is a free 30 minute consultation (for coaching only).  All other inquiries, please email me.   Help yourself to a free guide from Kim:  https://kimhynes.com/stress-eating-tips-optin   Note:  The information in this podcast is not to replace working with your doctor, other medical practitioner or mental health practitioner.  This podcast is to provide conversation, information and entertainment.

    1h 7m

  3. 20 JAN

    90. Over 40 Weight Gain, Fatigue and Aging: A Functional Medicine Approach with Katie DiNello

    Welcome to Episode 90 of the Emotional Eats Podcast! In this episode, host Kim sits down with Dr. Katie DiNello, a compassionate and experienced functional medicine doctor who specializes in helping women navigate midlife health challenges. Together, they discuss everything from midlife weight loss struggles and gut health to the emotional complexities of overeating and the importance of joyful, sustainable health practices. Dr. Katie brings her personal healing journey and expertise to the conversation, providing practical, empowering advice for women seeking to thrive in midlife and beyond. Topics We Cover in Episode 90: Gut Health and Root Causes. Midlife Challenges like perimenopause and menopause Rethinking Weight Loss to not rely on the scale Overeating and Emotional Eating Intermittent Fasting Exercise in midlife Thoughts on The Role of Protein More About Dr. Katie DiNello: Katie’s path to naturopathic and functional medicine began with her undergraduate studies in nutritional science at the University of Connecticut. Her personal healing journey, sparked by her own gut health challenges, redirected her career from conventional medical school to naturopathic medicine. Katie attended Bastyr University in Washington, where she pursued her naturopathic doctorate, falling in love with the school’s values and curriculum. She further honed her skills by completing a residency at Vida Integrated Health and the Institute for Functional Medicine. Today, Dr. Katie combines her scientific expertise and personal empathy to empower women on their unique health journeys. Connect with Katie DiNello: https://www.instagram.com/katie.dinello/ https://www.wholehealthllc.com/providers/dr-katie-dinello/   Connect with Kim: https://www.instagram.com/kimhyneshealth https://www.kimhynes.com https://kimhynes.com/podcast        If you like the Emotional Eats podcast, please subscribe/follow and give us a 5 star rating and review and tag us on social media. I would be so grateful.   Curious about coaching with Kim?  https://link.elevatedmarketingminds.com/widget/bookings/consultwithkim This is a free 30 minute consultation (for coaching only).  All other inquiries, please email me.   Help yourself to a free guide from Kim:  https://kimhynes.com/stress-eating-tips-optin   Note:  The information in this podcast is not to replace working with your doctor, other medical practitioner or mental health practitioner.  This podcast is to provide conversation, information and entertainment.

    53 min

  4. 13 JAN

    89. How Perfectionism is Holding You Back in Midlife and How to Break Free with Laura Heflin

    Welcome to Episode 89 of the Emotional Eats Podcast!   This week, Kim welcomes back Laura Heflin, a Christian wife, mom, holistic nutritionist, podcaster, and three-time published author. Laura shares her mission to inspire others and create change in our health-challenged culture by embracing balance, authenticity, and self-love.   Together, Kim and Laura discuss the impact of perfectionism on midlife women and the power of consistency in building a life rooted in peace and sustainability.   Laura introduces her personal journey of breaking free from the exhausting pursuit of perfection and shares her transformative “Power of 10” approach—starting with just 10 minutes of movement, self-care, or preparation to create momentum and lasting habits.  Faith and rest are central themes throughout the conversation, as Laura and Kim highlight the importance of setting boundaries, taking inventory of commitments, and tuning into one’s unique needs.    Laura emphasizes the value of opera ting from a place of self-love rather than self-criticism, reminding listeners that true health and happiness come from aligning with one’s values and embracing imperfection.   Key Highlights and Takeaways: Break Free from Perfectionism: Striving for perfection can leave us stuck. Embracing imperfection allows for grace, rest, and consistency. Momentum Over Motivation: Action, no matter how small, leads to momentum and eventually motivation. Rest and Rejuvenation: Rest isn’t optional—it’s a necessity. Take time to recharge and listen to your body. Sustainable Habits: Ask, “Can I do this for the rest of my life?” to ensure goals are achievable and realistic. Self-Love is Essential: Approach health and fitness from a place of love, not criticism or punishment. Laura’s Resources: Website: LiveHealthyWithLaura.com Instagram: @livehealthywithlaura Facebook: Live Healthy with Laura Books: Live Healthy with Laura – A guide to 10 lifestyle principles, original recipes, and meal planning. Mama, You Still Matter – A guilt-free guide to self-care for moms. A Glass Half Full – A book on finding gratitude and perspective in life’s challenges. Just Jump (Coming October 2025) – An overthinker’s guide to getting unstuck and taking chances. Podcast: Live Healthy with Laura, available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. XOXO, Kim and Laura   Connect with Kim: https://www.instagram.com/kimhyneshealth https://www.kimhynes.com https://kimhynes.com/podcast        If you like the Emotional Eats podcast, please subscribe/follow and give us a 5 star rating and review and tag us on social media. I would be so grateful.   Curious about coaching with Kim?  https://link.elevatedmarketingminds.com/widget/bookings/consultwithkim This is a free 30 minute consultation (for coaching only). All other inquiries, please email.   Help yourself to a free guide from Kim:  https://kimhynes.com/stress-eating-tips-optin   Note:  The information in this podcast is not to replace working with your doctor, other medical practitioner or mental health practitioner.  This podcast is to provide conversation, information and entertainment.

    45 min

  5. 6 JAN

    88. Redefining Wellness in Perimenopause: Balancing Faith, Food, and Values

    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, offering practical advice on how to nourish not just your body but your entire life—physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally.  Jenna shares her expertise in nutrition, focusing on the key dietary adjustments women can make to support their hormones, improve energy levels, and manage the physical changes that come with this stage of life. Beyond nutrition, Jenna and Kim explore the importance of spirituality in both personal life and business. They discuss how connecting to a deeper sense of purpose can create balance, guide decision-making, and enhance overall well-being. Jenna offers insights into how midlife women can integrate mindfulness, gratitude, and spiritual practices into their daily lives to foster a sense of peace and alignment during this transformative phase. Tune in for practical advice on how to nourish your body during perimenopause and menopause, cultivate spiritual balance, and find grace in every area of your life. This episode is a powerful reminder to care for your whole self—body, mind, and spirit. Highlights: Jenna’s Background (0:02) Navigating Menopause and Women Over 40 (4:15) Education and Empowerment for Women (10:42) Dietary Trends and Personalized Nutrition (13:11) Flexible Eating and Intuitive Approaches (22:17) Balancing Business and Faith (30:00) Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Building Community (36:53) Practical Tips for Health and Wellness (41:12) More about Jenna: Jenna is Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics, and Certified Personal Trainer with a passion for helping individuals live with greater energy, purpose, and performance.  She works with adults and athletes to perform at their best. Connect with Jenna: JennaBraddock.com  RhythmSportsNutrition.com Instagram  X  Pinterest Facebook Linked In   Connect with Kim: https://www.instagram.com/kimhyneshealth https://www.kimhynes.com https://kimhynes.com/podcast        If you like the Emotional Eats podcast, please subscribe/follow and give us a 5 star rating and review and tag us on social media. I would be so grateful.   Curious about coaching with Kim?  BOOK A CALL.  This is a free 30 minute consultation (for coaching only).   Help yourself to a free guide from Kim:  10 Daily Tips to Stop Stress Eating.   Note:  The information in this podcast is not to replace working with your doctor, other medical practitioner or mental health practitioner.  This podcast is to provide conversation, information and entertainment.

    58 min

  6. 30/12/2024

    87. Reignite Your Joy: Ditching Resolutions, Diets and Emotional Eating in the New Year

    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 empowering approach. Resolutions set you up for failure especially around diet and exercise.  Take a new look at the new year and consider reigniting your inner joy and addressing the root causes of emotional eating. In this episode, I unpack the emotional and mental triggers that drive overeating and give you practical strategies to create meaningful, lasting change. Instead of focusing on weight loss or rigid diet plans, I want to help you build a healthier relationship with yourself, your values and where you put your energy. I share how perfectionism, lack of boundaries, and disconnection from your values can fuel emotional eating and teach you to break free. From setting loving boundaries to finding joyful movement and rediscovering hobbies, this episode is packed with tools to help you feel aligned, empowered, and at peace with food and your body. Highlights. Why weight loss isn’t the goal but a byproduct of addressing emotional needs. How perfectionism and lack of boundaries fuel emotional eating—and how to break the cycle. Practical ways to reconnect with your values, rediscover joyful habits, and embrace authentic living. The power of small shifts over big resolutions and why self-compassion is key to lasting change. Wishing you peace and joy in the new year! XOXO, Kim   Connect with Kim: https://www.instagram.com/kimhyneshealth https://www.kimhynes.com https://kimhynes.com/podcast        If you like the Emotional Eats podcast, please subscribe/follow and give us a 5 star rating and review and tag us on social media. I would be so grateful.   Curious about coaching with Kim?  BOOK A CALL.  This is a free 30 minute consultation (for coaching only).   Help yourself to a free guide from Kim:  10 Daily Tips to Stop Stress Eating.   Note:  The information in this podcast is not to replace working with your doctor, other medical practitioner or mental health practitioner.  This podcast is to provide conversation, information and entertainment.

    42 min

  7. 23/12/2024

    86. Unshakable Peace: How to Deal With Holiday Triggers and Emotional Eating

    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 episode is holiday-themed, its insights are valuable year-round, as triggers can arise at any time.  You can use these tips for so many situations. I explore how comments from others—whether about food, eating habits, or body image—can open old wounds, create tension, and lead to emotional eating. These triggers often stem from unmet childhood needs, high expectations, or a desire to please others, all of which can resurface in social settings. This episode covers common triggering comments, such as judgments about weight or food choices, and how these moments can elicit shame or guilt. My desire is to help you have self-awareness and empower you to respond with resilience rather than react impulsively with words or food.   Stay tuned because I offer tips to deal with these uncomfortable conversations and I encourage you to let go of external validation, embrace your current self, and replace feelings of inadequacy with affirmations of worthiness.  Remember, you hold the power to own your thoughts, embrace your life, and cultivate the peace you deserve. Wishing you peace and joy this holiday season! XOXO, Kim   Connect with Kim: https://www.instagram.com/kimhyneshealth https://www.kimhynes.com https://kimhynes.com/podcast        If you like the Emotional Eats podcast, please subscribe/follow and give us a 5 star rating and review and tag us on social media. I would be so grateful.   Curious about coaching with Kim?  BOOK A CALL.  This is a free 30 minute consultation (for coaching only).   Help yourself to a free guide from Kim:  10 Daily Tips to Stop Stress Eating.   Note:  The information in this podcast is not to replace working with your doctor, other medical practitioner or mental health practitioner.  This podcast is to provide conversation, information and entertainment.

    40 min

  8. 16/12/2024

    85. Midlife Gut Health Secrets Series Part 5: How Parasites, Toxins, and Cravings Impact Your Wellness with Laura Frontiero

    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. We discuss how Laura’s holistic approach bridges the gap between traditional medicine and natural solutions, making her uniquely equipped to address gut health issues in a comprehensive way.    ALL ABOUT PARASITES Laura explains the importance of the gut microbiome, how toxins and parasites influence our health, and why gut health is pivotal for overall well-being. I was surprised to learn the role of parasites, how they thrive in a toxic environment, and the surprising ways they interact with our bodies.    PARASITE CONNECTION TO CRAVINGS: Laura shares insights into why parasite cleanses have gained popularity, how they affect cravings, and their connection to chronic health issues, including leaky gut, autoimmune conditions, and even emotional eating. She breaks down the science behind cravings, highlighting the role of parasites, food engineering, and emotional connections to food.   Throughout the episode, we share personal anecdotes and discuss the challenges of navigating gut health through both conventional and functional medicine approaches. Laura offers an in-depth comparison of colonoscopies versus GI mapping, highlighting the latter's ability to uncover deeper insights into gut health and pinpoint root causes of symptoms.   Whether you’re dealing with gut issues, emotional eating, or unexplained health challenges, this episode will equip you with actionable knowledge and a new perspective on healing from the inside out.   MIDLIFE GUT HEALTH SECRETS SERIES Don’t forget to listen to the previous episodes in this series for even more insights into midlife gut health, including functional medicine strategies, the pelvic floor connection, and personal experiences that have shaped this journey.   MORE ABOUT LAURA: Laura is  a family nurse practitioner and expert in gut health  Laura, the founder and CEO of Bio-Radiant Health, is not only a seasoned nurse practitioner with over 25 years of experience but also a trailblazer in functional medicine. Her mission is to address the root causes of chronic health conditions by enhancing cellular energy, optimizing gut health, and detoxifying the body. Known as “The Energy Lady,” Laura has helped thousands of patients through her clinical and virtual practice, as well as through her six online functional medicine health summits. HIGHLIGHTS: Laura’s Background and Transition to Functional Medicine (0:02) Understanding Parasites and Their Impact on the Body (5:41) Impact of Toxins and the Role of Parasites (9:15) Testing and Diagnosing Parasites (18:26) Addressing Digestive Health and Immune Function (22:09) Food and Healing (28:36) Tips for Healing and Preventing Chronic Illness (40:32)   CONNECT WITH LAURA: IG:  https://www.instagram.com/laura.frontiero/ Website:  https://laurafrontiero.com/   Connect with Kim: https://www.instagram.com/kimhyneshealth https://www.kimhynes.com https://kimhynes.com/podcast        If you like the Emotional Eats podcast, please subscribe/follow and give us a 5 star rating and review and tag us on social media. I would be so grateful.   Curious about coaching with Kim?  BOOK A CALL.  This is a free 30 minute consultation (for coaching only).   Help yourself to a free guide from Kim:  10 Daily Tips to Stop Stress Eating.   Note:  The information in this podcast is not to replace working with your doctor, other medical practitioner or mental health practitioner.  This podcast is to provide conversation, information and entertainment.

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Welcome to the Emotional Eats Podcast with Kim Hynes, where women over 40 can find peace and power in their relationship with food, mind, and body. In a world filled with diet culture and outdated health messages, this podcast is on a mission to guide women over 40 to a place of healthy intuitive eating, self-compassion, embracing strength over skinny and genuine wellness that embraces all aspects of their lives. Are you tired of diet rules that don’t serve you anymore? Join Kim and her expert guests each week as they explore topics that deeply impact midlife health—from intuitive eating, body image, and stress relief to understanding hormones, mental health, gut health, spirituality, and the unique challenges of perimenopause and menopause. Together, they uncover the hidden reasons behind emotional eating, helping you release perfectionism and unhealthy habits that keep you from thriving. In every episode, you’ll find empowering insights, practical strategies, and real stories of personal transformation. Kim and her guests cut through the noise to show why quick fixes and trendy weight-loss diets don’t work long-term, instead offering a sustainable path to well-being that nurtures every part of you. If you’re ready to let go of dieting, gain freedom with food, get strong and nourish yourself inside and out, then the Emotional Eats Podcast with Kim Hynes is here to support your journey to confidence, balance in midlife, and a body you can truly feel at home in.

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