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

Have you ever felt like you're doing everything right, but the weight still isn't coming off?  You're trying what the "experts" and influencers are selling and can't seem to see the right number on the scale.
In this episode, Kim challenges the idea that weight loss should be the main measure of success for your body in midlife. She invites you into the discussion of why focusing solely on the scale can actually keep women stuck and how shifting the focus to overall health can create lasting results.
You'll learn why muscle, blood sugar, sleep, stress, hormones, and daily habits matter so much more than chasing the next diet, product or wellness trend. Most importantly, you'll discover a different way to define success for yourself and your body.  A new reframe that helps you feel better, age stronger, and build a healthier relationship with your body.
In This Episode:
Why weight loss has become the report card for so many women
The hidden ways diet culture shows up in today's wellness world
Why focusing only on the scale can cause you to overlook important signs of progress
The role of muscle, blood sugar, sleep, stress, and hormones in midlife health
Why many women don't need more discipline—they need more support
How to shift from chasing weight loss to building true health
What health actually looks like beyond a number on the scale
When health becomes the goal, weight loss often becomes a side effect. It just happens.  But when weight loss becomes the only goal, it's easy to lose sight of the very things that help you feel your best. This episode will help you focus on what truly matters for long-term health, energy, and freedom around food and your body…and just might lose weight.
If This Episode Resonated With You
Please follow the Emotional Eats Podcast, download this episode, and share it with a woman in your life who struggles silently with food, body image, binge eating, or emotional eating. These conversations matter.
And if you're looking for ongoing support and connection, make sure to check out the Cool Girl Collective, Kim's community for women over 40 navigating emotional eating, menopause, hormones, cravings, and learning how to nourish their whole lives.
Join the Cool Girl Collective
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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.

What if emotional eating has very little to do with food?
In this special episode of Emotional Eats, we're flipping the microphone around and sharing an interview originally recorded on the Inspired Wellness Podcast with Michelle White. Instead of me asking the questions, I got the opportunity to share my personal story and dive deep into the real reasons so many women over 40 feel out of control around food, sugar, and overeating.
If you've ever wondered why you can hold it together all day but find yourself standing in the pantry at night, this conversation is for you.
We talk about the hidden drivers of emotional eating, including hormones, nervous system dysregulation, perfectionism, people-pleasing, stress, childhood conditioning, and decades of dieting. You'll also learn why willpower isn't the answer, why restriction often backfires, and what actually helps women create peace with food and their bodies.
This is an honest, compassionate conversation for any woman who feels frustrated, ashamed, or exhausted by the constant battle with food.
In This Episode, We Discuss:
• My personal journey with emotional eating, secret eating, and sugar cravings
• Why emotional eating often becomes more intense during perimenopause and menopause
• The surprising connection between hormones, blood sugar, and cravings
• Why high-achieving women often struggle the most with food
• The difference between emotional hunger and physical hunger
• Why willpower and discipline aren't enough to stop emotional eating
• How dieting, restriction, and food rules can actually make cravings worse
• The role of perfectionism, people-pleasing, and childhood patterns in overeating
• Why nighttime eating often starts long before dinner
• Practical ways to regulate your nervous system before turning to food
• The importance of protein, fiber, blood sugar balance, and movement
• How EFT Tapping can help calm emotional eating urges
• What to do after a binge without guilt, punishment, or starting over on Monday
• Why curiosity creates change far more effectively than self-criticism
• How to measure progress beyond the scale
• The power of community, support, and healing with other women who understand what you're going through
A Few Takeaways You'll Love
Emotional eating isn't a character flaw.
You are not weak, broken, or lacking discipline.
Food often becomes a coping tool when we're overwhelmed, stressed, disconnected from ourselves, or trying to soothe emotions we've never learned how to process.
The goal isn't perfection.
The goal is awareness, compassion, nervous system regulation, and learning new ways to meet your needs without turning to food
If This Episode Resonated With You
Please follow the Emotional Eats Podcast, download this episode, and share it with a woman in your life who struggles silently with food, body image, binge eating, or emotional eating. These conversations matter.
And if you're looking for ongoing support and connection, make sure to check out the Cool Girl Collective, Kim's community for women over 40 navigating emotional eating, menopause, hormones, cravings, and learning how to nourish their whole lives.
Join the Cool Girl Collective
👉 Click Here to Join:  https://www.skool.com/coolgirlcollective/
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.

In this episode of the Emotional Eats Podcast, we're talking about something so many women struggle with but rarely say out loud… how hard celebrations can feel when you have a complicated relationship with food.
Birthdays. Graduations. BBQs. Holidays. Vacations. Family parties.
What's supposed to feel fun and joyful can quickly turn into guilt, anxiety, overeating, "starting over Monday," and feeling completely out of control around food.
In this episode, I'm sharing why celebrations can feel emotionally loaded for women who have spent years dieting, trying to be "good," or putting pressure on themselves to have more willpower. We're talking about perfectionism, food guilt, emotional eating, and why one weekend of eating differently does not mean you failed.
You'll also hear:
Why emotional eaters often spiral after celebrations
The connection between perfectionism and overeating
How guilt actually keeps the cycle going
Why celebrations can bring up deeper emotions like stress, grief, loneliness, comparison, and body image struggles
What it looks like to give yourself grace without "giving up"
Practical ways to feel more grounded around food during parties, holidays, and social events
Why you do not need to punish yourself after overeating
If you've ever left a celebration feeling physically uncomfortable, emotionally defeated, or promising yourself you'll "be good tomorrow," this episode is for you.
You are not meant to spend your life afraid of cake, vacations, holidays, or memories with people you love.
There is another way.
If you're looking for support around emotional eating, menopause, perfectionism, and learning how to feel more peaceful with food and your body, come join us inside the Cool Girl Collective. You do not have to figure this out alone.
 
If This Episode Resonated With You
Please follow the Emotional Eats Podcast, download this episode, and share it with a woman in your life who struggles silently with food, body image, binge eating, or emotional eating. These conversations matter.
And if you're looking for ongoing support and connection, make sure to check out the Cool Girl Collective, Kim's community for women over 40 navigating emotional eating, menopause, hormones, cravings, and learning how to nourish their whole lives.
Join the Cool Girl Collective
👉 Click Here to Join:  https://www.skool.com/coolgirlcollective/
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.

Welcome to the Emotional Eats Podcast!
What if your relationship with alcohol isn't about needing to quit completely, but about understanding why you're reaching for it in the first place?
If you are a high functioning woman who deals with a busy life, stress and anxiety and you are turning to the wine to "come down", this episode is for you.  No judgement.  Keep listening to find out how you change the space alcohol is taking up in your life.
NOTE:  If you feel like you have a serious problem with alcohol, please reach out to your medical or mental health practitioner and explore programs in your area.
In this compassionate and real conversation, I sit down with hypnotherapist Tansy Forest to talk about overdrinking, especially for high-functioning women who look like they have it all together on the outside, but may be carrying stress, anxiety, overwhelm, or emotional exhaustion underneath. We talk about how alcohol can quietly become a coping tool, why moderation is a skill, and how shame often keeps people stuck.
This episode also deeply parallels so much of what we talk about with emotional eating. Whether it's wine, food, sugar, or another habit, many of us are not struggling because we lack willpower. We're often trying to soothe, numb, decompress, or manage what feels heavy.
If you've ever wondered, Am I enjoying this… or am I relying on it? this conversation offers perspective, hope, and practical tools in a gentle, non-judgmental way.
In This Episode We Talk About:
• What "overdrinking" really means and why labels can create more shame than support
• Why high-functioning, overwhelmed women may quietly rely on alcohol to cope
• The connection between stress, nervous system overload, alcohol, and emotional habits
• Why moderation is a skill, not an all-or-nothing mindset
• How small, sustainable changes can help you build a healthier relationship with alcohol and yourself
A Few Powerful Takeaways:
• Overdrinking and emotional eating often come from similar roots: stress, overwhelm, coping, and emotional relief
• A lapse is information, not failure
• Shrinking the significance of alcohol can help create healthier habits
• Planning ahead can make moderation feel more realistic and less reactive
• Change does not have to be harsh, extreme, or shame-filled
This conversation is about awareness, compassion, and learning what may really be underneath the habits we reach for when life feels heavy. If this episode resonated, I hope it reminds you that small changes can create powerful shifts over time.  Make sure to share it with a friend.
About Tansy Forrest
Tansy Forrest is a UK-based clinical hypnotherapist, author, and wellbeing
educator specializing in alcohol moderation, mindset change, and
sustainable health. After years working in education, Tansy
experienced her own struggle with stress, anxiety, and alcohol. Discovering
hypnotherapy was life-changing — not only helping her regain balance, but
inspiring her to retrain and help others do the same.
Today, Tansy supports people worldwide to rethink their relationship
with alcohol, build healthier habits, and live with greater clarity, confidence,
and self-trust — without rigid rules or all-or-nothing thinking.
 
Connect with Tansy
https://www.drinklesslivewell.com/www.tansyforrest.com
https://tansyforrest.com/
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@tansyforrest
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tansy_forrest/
Facebook - @TansyHypnotherapy
 
If This Episode Resonated With You
Please follow the Emotional Eats Podcast, download this episode, and share it with a woman in your life who struggles silently with food, body image, binge eating, or emotional eating. These conversations matter.
And if you're looking for ongoing support and connection, make sure to check out the Cool Girl Collective, Kim's community for women over 40 navigating emotional eating, menopause, hormones, cravings, and learning how to nourish their whole lives.
Join the Cool Girl Collective
👉 Click Here to Join:  https://www.skool.com/coolgirlcollective/
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.

Welcome to the Emotional Eats Podcast!
Episode 156 is for the you, the woman who holds everything together all day long… and then you find yourself standing in the kitchen at night wondering why you keep reaching for food, sugar, scrolling, or anything that helps you "come down."
In this conversation with Dr. Gregory Obert, psychotherapist and mindfulness expert, we talk about what's really happening underneath emotional eating, burnout, overthinking, and the pressure so many high-achieving women like you carry every single day.
We get into:
• Why women who are successful, capable, and disciplined can still feel out of control around food
• What emotional regulation actually means in real life
• How chronic stress and "burning hot" emotionally affects the nervous system
• The connection between autopilot living, overthinking, and emotional eating
• Why mindfulness is more than a trendy buzzword
• How guilt and self-judgment keep women stuck in the cycle
• Practical tools to become more aware before automatically reaching for food
• Why your thoughts are not always facts
• Guided meditation for women with busy, racing minds
• The power of slowing down, walking, breathing, and reconnecting with yourself
One of the most powerful parts of this episode is the reminder that awareness is the first step. Dr. Greg has some amazing tips so keep  listening.
Dr. Greg also leads listeners through a calming guided meditation inside the episode, helping you pause, breathe, check in with yourself, and take one small step toward what you truly need…peace.
About Dr. Greg
Dr. Gregory T. Obert, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist and the founder of the Royal Oasis Psychotherapy Institute, where he helps motivated individuals rebuild their lives through evidence based psychotherapy and practical mental performance tools. He has spent more than 15 years working with thousands of clients and currently serves as a staff psychologist supporting trauma and mental health treatment in high pressure environments. 
 
Greg's work focuses on teaching people how to regain control of their attention, emotions, and decision making through concrete mindfulness techniques that work in real life, not just in theory. On podcasts, he breaks down the psychology behind stress, burnout, and identity disruption while offering step by step methods listeners can immediately apply to calm their nervous system and think clearly under pressure. He is also the host of the long running podcast Meditations by Gregory T. Obert, where he translates psychological insight into practical mental training for everyday life.
Connect with Dr. Greg
Practice Website:
https://www.royaloasispi.com/
Podcast Link:
https://www.royaloasispi.com/podcast
Book:
https://www.amazon.com/Man-Bench-Gregory-T-Obert-ebook/dp/B01BQL3YT0
Socials: 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregorytobert/ 
https://www.instagram.com/drgtobert/
https://x.com/DrGTObert
 
If This Episode Resonated With You
Please follow the Emotional Eats Podcast, download this episode, and share it with a woman in your life who struggles silently with food, body image, binge eating, or emotional eating. These conversations matter.
And if you're looking for ongoing support and connection, make sure to check out the Cool Girl Collective, Kim's community for women over 40 navigating emotional eating, menopause, hormones, cravings, and learning how to nourish their whole lives.
Join the Cool Girl Collective
👉 Click Here to Join:  https://www.skool.com/coolgirlcollective/
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.