Emotional Eats Podcast - Emotional Eating, Weight loss, Perimenopause, Menopause, Women's Health, Life after 40, Life after 50, Aging, Hormones, Mindset, Fitness over 40, Emotional Wellness

• 93. Unlock the Secrets to Preventing Brain Fog and Cognitive Decline Before It’s Too Late with Dr. Rana Mafee

  Do you know the steps you can do right now to take charge of your brain health before it’s too late? Welcome to Episode 93 of the Emotional Eats Podcast! In this episode,  Kim sits down with Dr. Rana Mafee, a neurologist and functional medicine practitioner, to discuss practical strategies for optimizing brain health, preventing cognitive decline, and navigating hormonal changes during midlife. Highlights: Dr. Rana’s Journey: Dr. Rana shares her transition from conventional neurology to functional medicine, inspired by personal autoimmune challenges and gaps in traditional care. Brain Health and Toxins: A rise in dementia and Alzheimer's is linked to environmental toxins, poor diet, and undetected infections. Dr. Rana emphasizes reducing toxin exposure and focusing on brain-supportive habits. Hormones and Brain Fog: Dr. Rana explains the role of hormones like estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone in brain health, particularly during perimenopause and menopause. Hormonal imbalances can cause brain fog, mood swings, and cognitive challenges. Food for the Brain: She highlights brain-boosting foods and the importance of maintaining stable blood sugar and experimenting with intermittent fasting for cognitive benefits. Exercise and Cognitive Function: Exercise supports brain health by promoting neurogenesis and boosting trophic factors. Find out which one is her favorite. Stress Management: Chronic stress is destructive to brain health, shrinking memory centers and depleting hormones. Listen in for ways to deal with stress. Sleep and Cognition: Sleep is critical for detoxifying the brain. Dr. Rana discusses simple strategies to improve sleep hygiene for better cognitive function. More About Dr. Rana Mafee:Dr. Rana Mafee is a neurologist and functional medicine pioneer, helping hundreds of patients uncover root causes of neurodegenerative diseases and other chronic conditions. After identifying gaps in conventional medicine, she embraced a whole-body approach, using food as medicine and addressing toxins, stress, and chronic microbial colonization. Her work empowers patients to heal through personalized and holistic care. Connect with Dr. Rana: Website: drrana.md.com Instagram/Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/drranamd/ Click here to get Dr. Rana’s Free Gift: DETOX DONE RIGHT: https://www.drranamd.com/free-detox-gift-from-drrana   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.

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• 92. Undiet Your Life: Redefining Food Freedom, the Scale and Aging 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 MidlifeJenn 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 UndietingUndieting is about deconstructing the assumptions behind dieting and redefining our relationship with food. Letting Go of the ScaleJenn discusses the power of shifting from external measures like the scale to internal body trust, focusing on energy, health markers, and sustainability.. Intuitive Eating MisconceptionsIntuitive 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 EatingDieting 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 FoodJenn 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 JennDr. 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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