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

If you've ever looked in the mirror and immediately focused on what you don't like…
If you always criticize that one part your body…
If part of you is still waiting to lose weight before you fully live your life…
This episode is for you.
Make sure to grab Anne's Body Confidence Unlocked E-Guide below.
In this conversation with body image expert Anne Poirier, we explore a completely different way of thinking about your body… one that doesn't require forcing yourself to love it or constantly trying to fix it.
Anne shares how body image isn't actually about your body, but it's about your perception, your past, and the patterns that have been running in the background for years.
We talk about:
– Why the inner critic feels so loud and hard to escape
– How dieting and "being good" with food can disconnect you from your body
– The idea of body neutrality and why it may feel more realistic than body love
– How comparison, perfectionism, and overdoing can all tie back to body image
You'll also hear a different take on intuitive eating… especially if you've ever thought, "That won't work for me."
And maybe most importantly…
We touch on the ways women quietly hold themselves back
waiting to feel better in their bodies before they show up fully in their lives.
This episode is not about doing more or trying harder.
It's about starting to see yourself differently…
with a little more awareness, a little more compassion,
and a lot more possibility.
About Anne Poirier
Anne Poirier is a nationally recognized body image expert, certified intuitive eating counselor, and author of The Body Joyful: My Journey from Self-Loathing to Self-Acceptance, winner of a Gold Medal at the 2025 Global Book Awards. After overcoming years of body shame and disordered eating, Anne has become a leading voice in the body neutrality movement, helping people find peace with food, movement, and themselves. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, Women's Health, Shape, and NPR.
Connect With Anne
Grab your Body Confidence Unlocked E-guide here!
https://shapingperspectives.com/confidence/
 
Book links: 
The Body Joyful
The Body Neutrality Playbook-Activities and daily practices to unlock body confidence, self-acceptance, and inner peace 
Not a Fat Annie
 
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Website:  https://wellspringcounselingandhealth.com/
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Want to improve your midlife focus or sleep?  Check out Brain.fm.  This app has help me be more productive, get the best afternoon powernaps and bring down my nervous system….fast.  Get 30 days for free here.
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Get my favorite healthy Hot Chocolate (Organifi Chocolate Gold) here:
https://www.organifishop.com/
Use code:  KIMH for 20 % off
This dark chocolate tumeric tea helps promote relaxation and calm.  It's the perfect substitute for dessert and a great way to help promote sleep.
 
Other links Kim receives commission on some of these products which are used to continue providing free content and produce the Emotional Eats Podcast.
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Disclaimer:  This podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only.  Always consult with your medical practitioner before changing habits.  This podcast is not to take the place of medical or mental health professionals.
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If you've been struggling with emotional eating, anxiety, overwhelm, or feeling like your brain just isn't working the way it used,  this episode is going to change how you see all of it. 
This episode is a great way to celebrate the Emotional Eats Podcast's Episode 150.
In this conversation with neuroscientist Dr. Stephen Rondeau, we go deeper than labels like ADHD, anxiety, or even emotional eating. We unpack how your brain patterns, combined with your environment and life transitions, are driving your behaviors. And why what you've been told to do hasn't worked.
Dr. Rondeau uses EEG brain mapping, a tool that measures electrical activity in the brain, to identify patterns that influence how you think, feel, and respond to stress. What he shares will help you understand why your habits are showing up, what your brain is actually trying to do for you, and how to start working with it instead of against it.
In this episode, we cover:
Why diagnoses like anxiety or ADHD don't tell the full story
How brain patterns influence behavior, cravings, and emotional reactions
The connection between perfectionism, people pleasing, and negative self-talk
Why midlife transitions can intensify symptoms
How your environment shapes the way your brain functions
Key takeaways:
What looks like lack of control is often your brain trying to meet a need
The same solution will not work for everyone because brain patterns are different
Midlife changes can expose patterns that were always there, not create new ones
Understanding your patterns can reduce shame and open the door to change
This episode will help you see yourself differently.
With more understanding, more compassion, and a clearer path forward. Stay until the end to get some simple shifts to improve your brain.
About Dr. Stephen Rondeau
Dr. Rondeau began his work in developmental pediatrics, looking for objective ways to understand the brain. A pivotal moment came when he scanned a patient labeled as having severe anxiety, only to discover her brain patterns aligned with ADHD. Once treated appropriately, her symptoms resolved.
After seeing this repeatedly, he recognized a bigger issue. Mental health care often relies on labels without truly understanding what is happening underneath. His work now focuses on using brain data to reframe symptoms as signals, helping people find environments where they function best.
He describes this as the Husky Phenomenon. Many people are not broken. They are simply in environments that do not match how their brain works.
Connect With Dr. Steve
Find THINK LIKE A BRAIN, Dr. Steve Rondeau's book here:
https://www.thinklikeabrain.com/
Website: https://axoneegsolutions.com/
Website: https://wholeness.com/doctors/dr-steven-rondeau/
IG:   https://www.instagram.com/dr_rondeau_qeeg/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-steven-rondeau-148aa421/
Connect with Kim:
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Website:  https://wellspringcounselingandhealth.com/
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/kimhynesmidlife/
TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@kimhynesmidlife
YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@Kimhynesmidlife
Want to improve your midlife focus or sleep?  Check out Brain.fm.  This app has help me be more productive, get the best afternoon powernaps and bring down my nervous system….fast.  Get 30 days for free here.
 https://www.brain.fm/kimhyneshealth
 
Get my favorite healthy Hot Chocolate (Organifi Chocolate Gold) here:
https://www.organifishop.com/
Use code:  KIMH for 20 % off
This dark chocolate tumeric tea helps promote relaxation and calm.  It's the perfect substitute for dessert and a great way to help promote sleep.
 
Other links Kim receives commission on some of these products which are used to continue providing free content and produce the Emotional Eats Podcast.
LMNT
http://elementallabs.refr.cc/kimhynes
Disclaimer:  This podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only.  Always consult with your medical practitioner before changing habits.  This podcast is not to take the place of medical or mental health professionals.
If you enjoyed the episode, share, download and follow.  I would be so grateful.

Midlife isn't a crisis… it's a transition. In this conversation, John Michael O'Shea shares how to shift your perspective so your next chapter feels intentional, grounded, and even exciting. From identity changes to empty nesting, relationships, and purpose, this episode will help you see that your best years may actually be ahead of you.
 
What This Episode Covers
Why midlife transitions can feel unsettling… and how to reframe them
The shift from taking care of everyone else to finally asking, what do I want?
How to live more intentionally instead of just going through the motions
The difference between setting goals and creating daily standards
Navigating marriage, friendships, and connection in this stage of life
Letting go as a parent and supporting your kids as young adults
Using faith, gratitude, and slowing down to create more peace
 
Highlights
"Your best years are in front of you, not behind you."
Midlife is an opportunity to redefine your values, not just your schedule
Standards create a way of living… goals just give you a destination
Connection, purpose, and intentional living are key pillars of this stage
About John Michael:
John Michael O'Shea is a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach with a Master of Science in Lifestyle Health and Coaching from the University of North Texas Health Science Center. With over two decades of leadership and talent development experience in national corporate environments, he brings both professional expertise and real-life perspective to his work. He is a husband, father of two college-aged sons, and a mentor to high school seniors through a local nonprofit. His coaching focuses on helping people build a growth mindset, create sustainable systems, and develop daily habits that support long-term success.
Connect With John Michael:
Website: https://www.instagram.com/onepurposewellness/?hl=en
IG:   https://www.instagram.com/onepurposewellness/?hl=en
 
Connect with Kim:
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Website:  https://wellspringcounselingandhealth.com/
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/kimhynesmidlife/
TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@kimhynesmidlife
YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@Kimhynesmidlife
Want to improve your midlife focus or sleep?  Check out Brain.fm.  This app has help me be more productive, get the best afternoon powernaps and bring down my nervous system….fast.  Get 30 days for free here.
 https://www.brain.fm/kimhyneshealth
 
Get my favorite healthy Hot Chocolate (Organifi Chocolate Gold) here:
https://www.organifishop.com/
Use code:  KIMH for 20 % off
This dark chocolate tumeric tea helps promote relaxation and calm.  It's the perfect substitute for dessert and a great way to help promote sleep.
 
Other links Kim receives commission on some of these products which are used to continue providing free content and produce the Emotional Eats Podcast.
LMNT
http://elementallabs.refr.cc/kimhynes
Disclaimer:  This podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only.  Always consult with your medical practitioner before changing habits.  This podcast is not to take the place of medical or mental health professionals.
If you enjoyed the episode, share and follow.  I would be so grateful.

In this episode, Christine Trimpe shares a powerful conversation about what it really takes to break free from sugar addiction and emotional eating.
Christine opens up about the pain, secrecy, shame, and hopelessness that kept her stuck for years, and how everything began to change when she realized her struggle was deeper than a lack of discipline or willpower.
You will hear about the hidden reality of sugar addiction, why dieting and white-knuckling never create lasting freedom.  You'll hear how emotional health, physical health, hormones, and faith all play a role in healing. Christine also shares how women can begin breaking destructive patterns step by step instead of staying trapped in the "sugar shackles"
This episode is full of honesty, hope, and a much-needed reminder that the struggle with food is not just about food. If you have ever felt ashamed of your cravings, exhausted by starting over, or frustrated that traditional diets keep failing you, this conversation will speak straight to your heart.
This is a deeply hope filled episode for the woman who is tired of fighting food and wants a more honest, healing, faith filled and sustainable path forward.
About Christine:
Christine Trimpe is a bold wellness coach for professional women ready to break free from sugar dependency, reset their metabolism, and reclaim their energy, confidence, and focus. Founder of The SugarFreed® Method and a certified health coach and SUGAR® Licensed Practitioner, she blends emotional regulation, mindset work, and metabolic science to create lasting transformation—body, mind, and spirit. After her own 100-pound health turnaround, Christine now equips high-capacity women to overcome addictive patterns, restore wellness, and rise with renewed purpose. Featured by Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN), Woman's World, DietDoctor, and numerous local news outlets, she is the author of SugarFreed (2025) and the award-winning Seeking Joy (2021).
 
Free Gift from Christine:
Free Gift––Break the Sugar Cycle: A 7-Step Plan to End Sugar Cravings at Your Pace https://pages.christinetrimpe.net/break-sugar-cycle-plan-2026-1
 
Connect With Christine:
Website: www.christinetrimpe.com
Top New Release Book, SugarFreed: https://christinetrimpe.com/sugarfreed/
Award-Winning Advent Book, Seeking Joy: https://christinetrimpe.com/seeking-joy/
Invite Christine to Speak: https://christinetrimpe.com/speaking/
 
Social media links:
         Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChristineTrimpeLLC
         Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachchristinetrimpe/
         Twitter: https://x.com/TrimpeChristine
         YouTube: @ChristineTrimpe https://youtube.com/christinetrimpe
         Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/coachchristinetrimpe/
         LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trimpe-07123299/
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Emotional Eats Podcast: Emotional Eats Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/emotional-eats-podcast-end-emotional-eating-weight/id1686639038
Website:  https://wellspringcounselingandhealth.com/
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/kimhynesmidlife/
TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@kimhynesmidlife
YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@Kimhynesmidlife
Want to improve your midlife focus or sleep?  Check out Brain.fm.  This app has help me be more productive, get the best afternoon powernaps and bring down my nervous system….fast.  Get 30 days for free here.
 https://www.brain.fm/kimhyneshealth
 
Get my favorite healthy Hot Chocolate (Organifi Chocolate Gold) here:
https://www.organifishop.com/
Use code:  KIMH for 20 % off
This dark chocolate tumeric tea helps promote relaxation and calm.  It's the perfect substitute for dessert and a great way to help promote sleep.
 
Other links Kim receives commission on some of these products which are used to continue providing free content and produce the Emotional Eats Podcast.
LMNT
http://elementallabs.refr.cc/kimhynes
Disclaimer:  This podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only.  Always consult with your medical practitioner before changing habits.  This podcast is not to take the place of medical or mental health professionals.
If you enjoyed the episode, share and follow.  I would be so grateful.

If you're a midlife woman and have spent years bouncing between "being good" with food and "falling off track," this conversation will make you feel seen. In this episode, Julie Latz shares the story behind her decades-long cycle of binge eating, secrecy, and food obsession, and the exact mindset shift that helped her finally create peace with food.
Julie opens up about how early messages around food and body image can quietly shape our relationship with eating for decades. We talk about why restriction fuels obsession, why moderation feels impossible when food has been labeled "forbidden," and how shame keeps women stuck in the same loop.
Julie introduces a simple, practical framework that replaces willpower with what she calls "want power." It's not about perfection or fear-based rules. It's about pausing, tuning into what you truly want, and learning how to make choices that leave you feeling satisfied and emotionally steady. You'll also hear her "tricks to make it stick," including how to delay satisfaction, scale down portions without panic, and plan for real life so you don't end up making choices from desperation.
If you've ever felt like food takes up too much space in your mind, this episode will help you see that a calmer, more empowered way is possible.
About Julie
Julie Latz spent 45 years struggling with binge and emotional eating before finding lasting freedom. She has lost 90 pounds without dieting, shame, or guilt, and now shares simple, practical tools to help people create a peaceful relationship with food so they can enjoy their lives without obsession or self-judgment.
About Julie
Join Julie's PEACEFUL EATERS Facebook Group
https://www.facebook.com/peacefuleater/
Website:  https://ron2276.wixsite.com/peacefuleater
 
Connect with Kim:
Join the Cool Girl Collective
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Emotional Eats Podcast: Emotional Eats Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/emotional-eats-podcast-end-emotional-eating-weight/id1686639038
Website:  https://wellspringcounselingandhealth.com/
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/kimhynesmidlife/
TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@kimhynesmidlife
YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@Kimhynesmidlife
Want to improve your midlife focus or sleep?  Check out Brain.fm.  This app has help me be more productive, get the best afternoon powernaps and bring down my nervous system….fast.  Get 30 days for free here.
 https://www.brain.fm/kimhyneshealth
 
Get my favorite healthy Hot Chocolate (Organifi Chocolate Gold) here:
https://www.organifishop.com/
Use code:  KIMH for 20 % off
This dark chocolate tumeric tea helps promote relaxation and calm.  It's the perfect substitute for dessert and a great way to help promote sleep.
 
Other links Kim receives commission on some of these products which are used to continue providing free content and produce the Emotional Eats Podcast.
LMNT
http://elementallabs.refr.cc/kimhynes
Disclaimer:  This podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only.  Always consult with your medical practitioner before changing habits.  This podcast is not to take the place of medical or mental health professionals.
If you enjoyed the episode, share and follow.  I would be so grateful.