Emotional Eats Podcast - End Emotional Eating, Weight loss in midlife women, Menopause Symptoms, , Women's Health over 40, Life after 40, Fitness after 40, Aging, Hormone Health

• 109. Emotional Weight is the Real Weight Loss Struggle in Midlife with Jessica Mitchell

  Get the FREE Tapping Video to Stop the Late Day Emotional Eating. Click here: https://kimhynes.com/late-day-emotional-eating-tapping-video This episode is the kind of conversation that happens when two coaches stop trying to check all the boxes—and start talking about what really matters. And it’s not all about the food or exercise. Jessica Mitchell is back for the third time, and this one hits differently. We’re talking about how both of us have shifted away from only focusing on food and exercise to helping women heal what’s going on beneath the surface. From emotional resistance to fear of being seen, to what happens when you’re stuck in that loop of knowing what to do but still not doing it—this is the stuff that REALLY matters. We also open up about our own personal stories, what tapping (EFT) has helped us release, and why we believe weight loss is NEVER just about weight. About Jessica Mitchell Jessica Mitchell is a Corporate-Trained Certified Health Coach and Certified EFT Tapping Practitioner. With over 20 years of experience supporting women—and her own 65-pound weight loss story—Jessica helps midlife women reframe how they think about their weight and health, so they can experience long-term transformation, inside and out. Episode Highlights [00:01] – Welcome back, Jessica How we met through tapping, and how our friendship—and coaching—has grown since. [03:49] – Our old coaching style (and why it had to change) We both confess to once teaching “just build good habits” and how that missed the deeper truth. [08:29] – The real stats on dieting and weight regain Why around 80% of people regain the weight—and how that changes everything. [11:00] – Motivation isn’t the problem Why women often show up for coaching but still struggle to follow through. [14:35] – Why women don’t invest in themselves From mom guilt to old beliefs about self-worth, this one’s personal. [18:11] – The grief of weight loss Yes, grief. We talk about body changes, fear of being seen, and the emotional cost of shrinking. [22:19] – Our tapping journeys and childhood roots Stories of candy, warm Sprite, shame, abandonment, and how it all shaped our relationships with food. [32:00] – Midlife women: strong, but still people pleasing The messy truth about boundaries, resentment, and why we sometimes sabotage our own health. [37:16] – 80% is a win Why perfectionism is killing your progress—and how to give yourself permission to just show up. [42:51] – Why we coach the way we do now Real-life stories of transformation that came from slowing down and addressing the emotional root. [46:48] – The role of fear in all of it How fear holds women back—and how tapping helps you choose peace instead. Connect with Jessica Mitchell Website: https://iamjessicamitchell.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iam_jessicamitchell/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamjessicamitchell?lang=en Final Thoughts from Kim You don’t need a stricter plan. You need a softer approach. One that includes your emotions, your past, your beliefs—and your heart. Be gentle with yourself today. That’s where the real change begins.   Join the Conversation, Coaching and Community: Continue learning, talking, and getting coaching and support around emotional eating, midlife women’s health, and menopause by joining the Emotional Eats Community. Click here to join: https://kimhynes.com/emotional-eats-community-sign-up CLICK here for a FREE tapping video to STOP EMOTIONAL EATING Use this short, powerful 7-minute tapping (EFT) session to help stop emotional eating after work, before dinner, or whenever the cravings hit hard. https://kimhynes.com/late-day-emotional-eating-tapping-video Connect with Kim: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimhyneshealth Website: https://www.kimhynes.com Podcast: https://kimhynes.com/podcast If you like the Emotional Eats podcast, please subscribe, follow, and leave a 5-star rating and review. Tag us on social media—I would be so grateful. This is not a sponsored episode. I provide affiliate links to my viewers for discounts. When you buy, I receive a small commission to help support my podcast and channel. Note: The information in this podcast is not intended to replace working with your doctor, medical provider, or mental health professional. It is for conversation, information, and entertainment only.

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• 108. How To Stop Emotional Eating in the Afternoon and Evening

  Get the FREE Tapping Video to Stop the Late Day Emotional Eating. Click here: https://kimhynes.com/late-day-emotional-eating-tapping-video If you find yourself turning to food between 4 and 6 p.m., this episode is for you. In this episode, I open up about a deeply relatable pattern so many women face—emotional eating after work and before dinner. This is often the time of day when cravings hit the hardest and shame sets in quickly.  We turn to food to cope with the stress of the day as we transition from kids, day, work to home life and evening. I share my personal story and the real physiological, emotional, and psychological triggers that contribute to late afternoon and early evening binges. We’ll explore why this happens, why it’s not about willpower and discipline, and what your body and mind are really asking for in those moments. You are not alone and you are not weak.  Your body is smart and needs something. Learn what it needs to stop the late day  and after dinner over snacking. You’ll walk away with insights and tools to break this cycle—not through dieting or self-blame, but through self-awareness, nourishment, and compassion. Key Takeaways You are not alone in your struggles with food. Afternoon cravings are often tied to blood sugar, stress, and depletion. Emotional eating is a response to emotional and physical needs—not a sign of failure. Understanding your emotional triggers can help shift behavior. The shame loop reinforces emotional eating. Self-compassion is a key to change. A supportive environment and small pre-planned choices can make a big impact. Regulating your nervous system and creating new transition habits can stop the binge before it starts. You deserve to care for yourself without guilt. Highlights: 00:00 – Understanding Emotional Eating Patterns 02:52 – Physiological and Emotional Triggers 06:11 – The Shame Loop and Its Impact 08:53 – Identifying Needs Beyond Food 12:04 – Practical Tips for Transitioning Home 14:50 – Emotional Tools for Managing Cravings 18:08 – Creating a Supportive Environment 21:01 – Wrapping Up: Finding Balance and Support   Join the Conversation, Coaching and Community: Continue learning, talking, and getting coaching and support around emotional eating, midlife women’s health, and menopause by joining the Emotional Eats Community. Click here to join: https://kimhynes.com/emotional-eats-community-sign-up CLICK here for a FREE tapping video to STOP EMOTIONAL EATING Use this short, powerful 7-minute tapping (EFT) session to help stop emotional eating after work, before dinner, or whenever the cravings hit hard. https://kimhynes.com/late-day-emotional-eating-tapping-video Connect with Kim: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimhyneshealth Website: https://www.kimhynes.com Podcast: https://kimhynes.com/podcast If you like the Emotional Eats podcast, please subscribe, follow, and leave a 5-star rating and review. Tag us on social media—I would be so grateful. Note: The information in this podcast is not intended to replace working with your doctor, medical provider, or mental health professional. It is for conversation, information, and entertainment only.

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• 107: Midlife Women: Break Free from Perfectionism, Doubt & the Fear of Failure with Michelle Sarabia

  Do you hate to fail and can’t move forward unless it’s perfect? In this soul-nourishing episode of the Emotional Eats Podcast, I sit down with Michelle Sarabia, host of the Fearless Forward podcast and a guide for women who are ready to stop second-guessing and start living with purpose. We talk about the emotional weight of identity loss in motherhood, the perfectionism that paralyzes progress, and the fear that keeps so many midlife women from stepping into their calling—whether that means starting a podcast, going after a dream, or simply learning to ballroom dance at 72. Michelle shares her own story of feeling lost after her kids left home and how faith, stillness, and “doing it messy” helped her move forward. She gives powerful, faith-filled advice for women who overthink, who doubt their worth, and who wonder if it’s too late to live with purpose. If you've ever wrestled with fear of failure, emotional eating as a coping mechanism for perfectionism, or feeling like your dreams no longer matter—this episode will show you how to move fearlessly forward. 🔥 Topics We Cover: Why perfectionism is a hidden form of fear How to take action even when you don’t know the full plan Finding your identity again after motherhood or loss Rewiring self-doubt and limiting beliefs Why failure can refine, not define you The emotional impact of “what will they think of me?” Creating peace through morning routines and stillness How joy and purpose can be rediscovered—even without a career What it means to be coached by God 🎙 About Michelle Sarabia Michelle Sarabia helps leaders, creators, and action-takers turn life’s pivots into purpose without overthinking, second-guessing, or waiting for the perfect moment. She's the founder of the Fearless Forward movement and podcast, and her mission is simple: to help women realize they’re not stuck—they’re just scared. Through her own story of loss, transitions, and faith-driven pivots, Michelle leads others with wisdom, grace, and truth. 💬 Connect with Michelle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellemsarabia/ Website: https://www.michellesarabia.com/  Fearless Forward Podcast with Michelle Sarabia   Join the Conversation, Coaching and Community: Continue learning, talking, and getting coaching and support around emotional eating, midlife women’s health, and menopause by joining the Emotional Eats Community. Click here to join: https://kimhynes.com/emotional-eats-community-sign-up   Connect with Kim: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimhyneshealth Website: https://www.kimhynes.com Podcast: https://kimhynes.com/podcast If you like the Emotional Eats podcast, please subscribe, follow, and leave a 5-star rating and review. Tag us on social media—I would be so grateful.   CLICK here for a FREE tapping video to STOP EMOTIONAL EATING Use this short, powerful 7-minute tapping (EFT) session to help stop emotional eating after work, before dinner, or whenever the cravings hit hard. https://kimhynes.com/late-day-emotional-eating-tapping-video-optin   Note: The information in this podcast is not intended to replace working with your doctor, medical provider, or mental health professional. It is for conversation, information, and entertainment only.   Check out my favorite products: ORGANIFI GOLD CHOCOLATE A scoop of Organifi Gold Chocolate in hot water. It tastes like a healthy dark hot chocolate but has Reishi mushrooms, lemon balm extract, turmeric, and ginger to support rest and lower inflammation. I drink it almost every night—because I want my chocolate every night...in a healthier way. If you want to try it, you can use my code KIMH for 20% off Organifi Gold Chocolate You’ll thank me when your cravings stay quiet after dinner.   BRAIN.FM My favorite FOCUS and SLEEP tool is the Brain.fm app.  Try it FREE for 30 days to improve productivity, rest and relaxation. Click here to try: https://www.brain.fm/kimhyneshealth PARAFY DETOX CLEANSE https://rogershood.com/ref/1961/     Use Code: KIMH for 10% off

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• 106. My Unfiltered Midlife: Hormone Swings, Cravings, My Go-To Products & What’s Saving My Sanity

  This solo episode is a mix of personal midlife insight, coaching wisdom, and real-life tools for any of you navigating cravings, hormones, mental health, and that not-so-linear journey toward balance. Whether you're here for the health hacks, mindset support, or just want to feel seen and supported, you're in the right place. In this “hodgepodge” solo episode of the Emotional Eats Podcast, I'm bringing you behind the scenes of my own midlife wellness world. Highlights: Emotional eating while traveling—and how to stop the gas station snack cycle What a parasite cleanse taught me about my cravings and gut health Hormone therapy insights and what to watch for if you're on it Supplements I’m using (creatine, collagen, vitamin D, magnesium) Tools to boost focus and reduce anxiety (Brain FM, Organifi) Reflections from my mom’s 80th and what the older generation is doing right My TV appearance, my fave book right now, and a little midlife workout dilemma Why coaching and community support are essential for women over 40 I Want to Hear From You! If anything in this episode resonates with you, I’d love to hear from you! Message me on Instagram or leave a comment on YouTube. You can also go to my website and sign up for my Diary of an Emotional Eater Newsletter.   Check out my favorite products (mentioned in the episode): ORGANIFI GOLD CHOCOLATE A scoop of Organifi Gold Chocolate in hot water. It tastes like a healthy dark hot chocolate but has Reishi mushrooms, lemon balm extract, turmeric, and ginger to support rest and lower inflammation. I drink it almost every night—because I want my chocolate every night...in a healthier way. If you want to try it, you can use my code KIMH for 20% off Organifi Gold Chocolate You’ll thank me when your cravings stay quiet after dinner.   BRAIN.FM My favorite FOCUS and SLEEP tool is the Brain.fm app.  Try it FREE for 30 days to improve productivity, rest and relaxation. Click here to try: https://www.brain.fm/kimhyneshealth PARAFY DETOX CLEANSE https://rogershood.com/ref/1961/     Use Code: KIMH for 10% off    CLICK here for a FREE tapping video to STOP EMOTIONAL EATING Use this short, powerful 7-minute tapping (EFT) session to help stop emotional eating after work, before dinner, or whenever the cravings hit hard. https://kimhynes.com/late-day-emotional-eating-tapping-video-optin   Join the Conversation, Coaching and Community: Continue learning, talking, and getting coaching and support around emotional eating, midlife women’s health, and menopause by joining the Emotional Eats Community. Click here to join: https://kimhynes.com/emotional-eats-community-sign-up Connect with Kim: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimhyneshealth Website: https://www.kimhynes.com Podcast: https://kimhynes.com/podcast If you like the Emotional Eats podcast, please subscribe, follow, and leave a 5-star rating and review. Tag us on social media—I would be so grateful. Note: The information in this podcast is not intended to replace working with your doctor, medical provider, or mental health professional. It is for conversation, information, and entertainment only.

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• 105. Ditch the Diet & Build Strength: Why Midlife Women Need More Muscle Than Ever

  Love this episode for you women over 50 who are thinking you will never be able to change your bodies or get strong at this age.  For those of you already lifting, you will get some pointers to up your game, too. In this powerful and practical episode of the Emotional Eats Podcast, I sit down with fitness and weight loss expert Alicia Jones to talk about what really matters when it comes to building strength, improving metabolism, and finding food freedom after 50. Spoiler Alert:  It’s not about being skinny.  It’s about being strong. Alicia opens up about her own struggles with yo-yo dieting, toxic body image, and the transformation that led her to become a leading voice in empowering midlife women to feel vibrant, not defeated.   Highlights of our conversation: Why muscle is your best friend for longevity and metabolism in midlife The truth behind strength training and why it’s never too late to start Alicia’s tips to overcome gym intimidation and create a doable workout from your living room Why intense workouts might be hurting you in menopause—and what to do instead Mindset shifts around emotional eating and how to stop the cycle without shame or restriction Fueling your workouts and understanding how protein and carbs actually help with results (not sabotage them) Reframing your relationship with the scale and understanding real progress markers like strength, energy, and waist measurement This episode is for any woman over 50 (actually also over 40) who has been told her best health is behind her. Alicia and I are here to prove otherwise. About Alicia Alicia Jones helps transform the health and lives of women over 50 through strategic fitness and sustainable weight loss. With a degree in Kinesiology and multiple credentials in coaching, personal training, and nutrition, Alicia brings science-backed guidance with a human touch. She’s hosted Health Matters and The View: Health and Wellness on Rogers TV and is passionate about helping women feel strong and confident through every decade. Learn more at aliciajoneshealthyliving.com.   Check out Alicia’s FREE MASTERCLASS HERE:   https://masterclass.aliciajoneshealthyliving.com/masterclass   Connect with Alicia YouTube: Alicia Jones Healthy Living Facebook: Alicia Jones Healthy Living X (Twitter): @fit_destination Join the Conversation and Community: Continue learning, talking, and getting support around emotional eating, midlife women’s health, and menopause by joining the Emotional Eats Community. Click here to join: https://kimhynes.com/emotional-eats-community-sign-up Connect with Kim: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimhyneshealth Website: https://www.kimhynes.com Podcast: https://kimhynes.com/podcast If you like the Emotional Eats podcast, please subscribe, follow, and leave a 5-star rating and review. Tag us on social media—I would be so grateful. Note: The information in this podcast is not intended to replace working with your doctor, medical provider, or mental health professional. It is for conversation, information, and entertainment only.

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