I help 40+ women like you break free from emotional eating and exhausting diets that haven’t worked for all those years. I provide a compassionate, holistic approach that finally breaks this vicious cycle, helping you reclaim confidence, long term health and joy in your life.
I help 40+ women like you break free from emotional eating and exhausting diets that haven’t worked for all those years. I provide a compassionate, holistic approach that finally breaks this vicious cycle, helping you reclaim confidence, long term health and joy in your life.
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I have been where you are and I feel for you. Find out how I conquered years of dieting, secret eating, binge eating and never feeling good in my body.
As you know, it is about so much more than just the food!
As a former teacher, mom, stepmom and now emotional eating coach, I am here to encourage and support you while teaching you how to find peace with food, your body and your life.
Once you nourish the rest of your life and understand the root causes, you can finally have peace with food and your body and lose the weight.
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Welcome to Episode 83 of the Emotional Eats Podcast!
I’m excited to welcome Kristin Brucker and Raquel B. Cartagena, co-hosts of the Functional Moms Podcast. These two inspiring women are functional medicine-certified health coaches and New Jersey moms with a passion for helping women over 40 take control of their health and age strong.
Kristin’s journey began when her third child faced severe food allergies and chronic health issues, leading her to discover the transformative power of functional medicine. Raquel, a single mom of four, came to functional medicine during the pandemic after years as a fitness professional, searching for a more holistic approach to help women improve their health and confidence.
Together, they created Functional Moms Podcast to build a supportive community of midlife women using functional medicine and lifestyle solutions to improve their own health and that of their families.
In this episode, we discuss:
What functional medicine health coaching is and how it complements conventional medicine.
How breaking free from the “all-or-nothing” mindset can make health changes more sustainable.
Practical tips like five-minute workouts, journaling, and celebrating small wins to create lasting behavior change.
Why mindset, intuition, and building a relationship with yourself are key to achieving health goals.
The importance of community and how small steps can lead to big progress over time.
Kristin and Raquel also share their approach to empowering women to trust their intuition and embrace imperfect progress, making health and wellness fun and achievable for busy midlife moms.
Let this episode inspire you to nourish your life, embrace grace, and take the first small step toward a healthier, stronger you!
Episode Highlights:
Background of Kristen and Raquel (0:00)
Formation of the Functional Moms Podcast (6:42)
Defining Functional Medicine Health Coaching (6:57)
Overcoming Obstacles and Building Confidence (20:28)
Practical Tips for Women to Get Started (26:30)
The Role of Faith and Spirituality (55:02)
More about Kristin and Raquel:
Kristin and Raquel are certified health coaches dedicated to helping women over 40 create sustainable health solutions. Raquel is also a personal trainer and fitness specialist for women over 40. Kristin, a married mom of three, and Raquel, a single mom of four and grandmother of two, believe in the power of community, mindset, and consistent, small steps toward wellness.
Connect with Kristin and Raquel:
Instagram: @functionalmomspodcast
YouTube: Functional Moms Podcast
Spotify & Apple Podcasts: Functional Moms Podcast
LinkedIn: Functional Moms Podcast
Connect with Kim:
https://www.instagram.com/kimhyneshealth
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.
My favorite evening drink (or dessert) is Organifi Gold Chocolate. It is like a "healthy dark hot chocolate". With reishi mushrooms and lemon balm extract for calming and relaxing, it's perfect in the afternoon or evening. Gold also has superfoods like tumeric and ginger. It's nonGMO, vegan and organic. You can check out all of Organifi's healthy products at https://www.organifishop.com/.
Make sure to use code: KIMH to get a discount
Welcome to Episode 83 of the Emotional Eats Podcast!
I’m excited to welcome Kristin Brucker and Raquel B. Cartagena, co-hosts of the Functional Moms Podcast. These two inspiring women are functional medicine-certified health coaches and New Jersey moms with a passion for helping women over 40 take control of their health and age strong.
Kristin’s journey began when her third child faced severe food allergies and chronic health issues, leading her to discover the transformative power of functional medicine. Raquel, a single mom of four, came to functional medicine during the pandemic after years as a fitness professional, searching for a more holistic approach to help women improve their health and confidence.
Together, they created Functional Moms Podcast to build a supportive community of midlife women using functional medicine and lifestyle solutions to improve their own health and that of their families.
In this episode, we discuss:
What functional medicine health coaching is and how it complements conventional medicine.
How breaking free from the “all-or-nothing” mindset can make health changes more sustainable.
Practical tips like five-minute workouts, journaling, and celebrating small wins to create lasting behavior change.
Why mindset, intuition, and building a relationship with yourself are key to achieving health goals.
The importance of community and how small steps can lead to big progress over time.
Kristin and Raquel also share their approach to empowering women to trust their intuition and embrace imperfect progress, making health and wellness fun and achievable for busy midlife moms.
Let this episode inspire you to nourish your life, embrace grace, and take the first small step toward a healthier, stronger you!
Episode Highlights:
Background of Kristen and Raquel (0:00)
Formation of the Functional Moms Podcast (6:42)
Defining Functional Medicine Health Coaching (6:57)
Overcoming Obstacles and Building Confidence (20:28)
Practical Tips for Women to Get Started (26:30)
The Role of Faith and Spirituality (55:02)
More about Kristin and Raquel:
Kristin and Raquel are certified health coaches dedicated to helping women over 40 create sustainable health solutions. Raquel is also a personal trainer and fitness specialist for women over 40. Kristin, a married mom of three, and Raquel, a single mom of four and grandmother of two, believe in the power of community, mindset, and consistent, small steps toward wellness.
Connect with Kristin and Raquel:
Instagram: @functionalmomspodcast
YouTube: Functional Moms Podcast
Spotify & Apple Podcasts: Functional Moms Podcast
LinkedIn: Functional Moms Podcast
Connect with Kim:
https://www.instagram.com/kimhyneshealth
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.
My favorite evening drink (or dessert) is Organifi Gold Chocolate. It is like a "healthy dark hot chocolate". With reishi mushrooms and lemon balm extract for calming and relaxing, it's perfect in the afternoon or evening. Gold also has superfoods like tumeric and ginger. It's nonGMO, vegan and organic. You can check out all of Organifi's healthy products at https://www.organifishop.com/.
Make sure to use code: KIMH to get a discount
Discover What My Clients Are Saying
The most significant thing that changed in my work with you was that my all consuming, soul-killing obsession with food was relieved through gentle healing and integration. I knew in my heart that you really cared about me and had my best interests at heart which helped me to re-connect with my own ability to love and support myself. When that part felt back in balance I think the food piece also re-balanced itself. Another incredible gift you offer is a super well resourced tool box! There was also plenty of deep diving into core wounding and reviewing old stories, all of which you skillfully guided me though and helped me to integrate in order to heal.
Thank you so much for everything.
E. K.
Kim taught me to listen to my body. I now can slow down and find out what I really need…which is not always food. I also learned it doesn’t have to be all or nothing. I struggled with dieting and then overeating. I have found a happy place where I can just be. She also taught me so much about food, reading labels and how good real food can be. Thank you.
M. B.
My reason for hiring Kim is different as I already knew how to eat healthy and was already in great shape. I wanted to learn more about digestion and overall gut health which is super important for all aspects of life. She is amazing! Very easy to talk too and she made me feel very comfortable and I felt like I could tell her anything and she would not judge me. She is very nice and definitely very knowledgeable! She was able to help me in every way I needed and then some! Anyone who needs any form of help that she offers because she is top notch and well worth the money and time!Could not be happier with the decision I made to hire her as my coach!
K. C.
I feel an enthusiasm for embracing routines and habits that encompass not only my body, but spirit and mind. Kim is a beautiful, genuine person who is intuitive and kind.
Her support and positive perspective always turn around my attitude and help me see the favorable aspect to decisions I’ve made in a non-judgemental way.
Access to this type of reassurance is perpetual and brings peace of mind. Kim is much more than a health coach. She is a tireless champion of holistic healing for those eager to initiate lasting transformation of their lives. Kim has been instrumental in bringing me home to my truest self.
M. C.
Discover What My Clients Are Saying
The most significant thing that changed in my work with you was that my all consuming, soul-killing obsession with food was relieved through gentle healing and integration. I knew in my heart that you really cared about me and had my best interests at heart which helped me to re-connect with my own ability to love and support myself. When that part felt back in balance I think the food piece also re-balanced itself. Another incredible gift you offer is a super well resourced tool box! There was also plenty of deep diving into core wounding and reviewing old stories, all of which you skillfully guided me though and helped me to integrate in order to heal.
Thank you so much for everything.
E. K.
Kim taught me to listen to my body. I now can slow down and find out what I really need…which is not always food. I also learned it doesn’t have to be all or nothing. I struggled with dieting and then overeating. I have found a happy place where I can just be. She also taught me so much about food, reading labels and how good real food can be. Thank you.
M. B.
My reason for hiring Kim is different as I already knew how to eat healthy and was already in great shape. I wanted to learn more about digestion and overall gut health which is super important for all aspects of life. She is amazing! Very easy to talk too and she made me feel very comfortable and I felt like I could tell her anything and she would not judge me. She is very nice and definitely very knowledgeable! She was able to help me in every way I needed and then some! Anyone who needs any form of help that she offers because she is top notch and well worth the money and time!Could not be happier with the decision I made to hire her as my coach!
K. C.
I feel an enthusiasm for embracing routines and habits that encompass not only my body, but spirit and mind. Kim is a beautiful, genuine person who is intuitive and kind.
Her support and positive perspective always turn around my attitude and help me see the favorable aspect to decisions I’ve made in a non-judgemental way.
Access to this type of reassurance is perpetual and brings peace of mind. Kim is much more than a health coach. She is a tireless champion of holistic healing for those eager to initiate lasting transformation of their lives. Kim has been instrumental in bringing me home to my truest self.
M. C.
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