Nutritional Health and Lifestyle Coach
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.
Nutritional Health and Lifestyle Coach
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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About Me
About Me
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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1:1 Coaching
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90-Minute Action Plan Call
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Listen to the Emotional Eats Podcast
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Kim Hynes Health & Wellness Blog
99. The Weight of Clutter: Why Your Space Impacts Your Eating Habits and Emotional Health with Shannon Leyko of the Paring Down Podcast
Welcome to Episode 99 of the Emotional Eats Podcast!
Have you ever felt like the clutter in your home is adding to your mental load, making it harder to focus, relax, or even stay on track with your health goals?
I could so relate to this. Walking by the bills on the counter or the clothes on the dresser every day can create mental fatigue.
In this episode, I sit down with Shannon Leyko, the powerhouse behind Paring Down, to explore how decluttering is deeply connected to emotional eating, stress, and mental well-being.
Shannon is a former Miss New York, a professional vocalist, and an author who never expected to build a career in the world of decluttering. But after moving to Alaska, writing a book, and navigating motherhood with three kids under four, she found herself drowning in stuff—and realized she wasn’t alone. Sharing her journey on social media, she quickly discovered that so many of us struggle with accumulation, attachment to belongings, and decision fatigue. Before she knew it, her Paring Down podcast and Instagram exploded, and she became a sought-after expert in realistic minimalism.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
-How societal and psychological factors drive us to overconsume—not just food but belongings
-The scarcity mindset—how growing up with little or experiencing financial insecurity can lead to hoarding behaviors
-How decision fatigue plays a role in both clutter and emotional eating
-Why self-worth is often tied to the things we own and how to shift that mindset
-Practical first steps to start decluttering without overwhelm
-Tips for supporting a loved one (like an aging parent) through the decluttering process with compassion
If you’ve ever walked past a cluttered corner of your home and felt instantly stressed but overwhelmed at the thought of dealing with it, this episode is for you. Shannon brings a blend of science, psychology, and heartfelt understanding to the topic, making the process of paring down feel empowering rather than stressful.
About Shannon Leyko:
Shannon Leyko is the host of Paring Down, a podcast dedicated to realistic minimalism and decluttering. She’s also a former Miss New York, an author, and a professional speaker. Shannon’s journey from performing on stage to helping people reclaim their spaces has been an unexpected but powerful one. She specializes in helping people understand the emotional and mental aspects of decluttering and how to create a more peaceful home and mind.
Connect with Shannon:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paring_down/
Podcast: Paring Down Podcast (available on all major platforms)
YouTube: @paringdown (https://www.youtube.com/c/ShannonOliver/videos)
Book: You're Completely Normal – Available on Amazon
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
Love the Emotional Eats Podcast?
If you enjoy The Emotional Eats Podcast, please subscribe, follow, and give us a 5-star rating and review. Tag us on social media—I would be so grateful!
Disclaimer:
The information in this podcast and blog is not intended to replace working with your doctor, other medical practitioner, or mental health professional. This content is for conversation, information, and entertainment purposes only.
If this post resonated with you, share it with a friend who might need to hear it. And remember—awareness is the first step to freedom. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review.
Connect with Kim:
https://www.instagram.com/kimhyneshealth
Free Guide – Stress Eating Tips: https://kimhynes.com/stress-eating-tips-optin
99. The Weight of Clutter: Why Your Space Impacts Your Eating Habits and Emotional Health with Shannon Leyko of the Paring Down Podcast
Welcome to Episode 99 of the Emotional Eats Podcast!
Have you ever felt like the clutter in your home is adding to your mental load, making it harder to focus, relax, or even stay on track with your health goals?
I could so relate to this. Walking by the bills on the counter or the clothes on the dresser every day can create mental fatigue.
In this episode, I sit down with Shannon Leyko, the powerhouse behind Paring Down, to explore how decluttering is deeply connected to emotional eating, stress, and mental well-being.
Shannon is a former Miss New York, a professional vocalist, and an author who never expected to build a career in the world of decluttering. But after moving to Alaska, writing a book, and navigating motherhood with three kids under four, she found herself drowning in stuff—and realized she wasn’t alone. Sharing her journey on social media, she quickly discovered that so many of us struggle with accumulation, attachment to belongings, and decision fatigue. Before she knew it, her Paring Down podcast and Instagram exploded, and she became a sought-after expert in realistic minimalism.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
-How societal and psychological factors drive us to overconsume—not just food but belongings
-The scarcity mindset—how growing up with little or experiencing financial insecurity can lead to hoarding behaviors
-How decision fatigue plays a role in both clutter and emotional eating
-Why self-worth is often tied to the things we own and how to shift that mindset
-Practical first steps to start decluttering without overwhelm
-Tips for supporting a loved one (like an aging parent) through the decluttering process with compassion
If you’ve ever walked past a cluttered corner of your home and felt instantly stressed but overwhelmed at the thought of dealing with it, this episode is for you. Shannon brings a blend of science, psychology, and heartfelt understanding to the topic, making the process of paring down feel empowering rather than stressful.
About Shannon Leyko:
Shannon Leyko is the host of Paring Down, a podcast dedicated to realistic minimalism and decluttering. She’s also a former Miss New York, an author, and a professional speaker. Shannon’s journey from performing on stage to helping people reclaim their spaces has been an unexpected but powerful one. She specializes in helping people understand the emotional and mental aspects of decluttering and how to create a more peaceful home and mind.
Connect with Shannon:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paring_down/
Podcast: Paring Down Podcast (available on all major platforms)
YouTube: @paringdown (https://www.youtube.com/c/ShannonOliver/videos)
Book: You're Completely Normal – Available on Amazon
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
Love the Emotional Eats Podcast?
If you enjoy The Emotional Eats Podcast, please subscribe, follow, and give us a 5-star rating and review. Tag us on social media—I would be so grateful!
Disclaimer:
The information in this podcast and blog is not intended to replace working with your doctor, other medical practitioner, or mental health professional. This content is for conversation, information, and entertainment purposes only.
If this post resonated with you, share it with a friend who might need to hear it. And remember—awareness is the first step to freedom. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review.
Connect with Kim:
https://www.instagram.com/kimhyneshealth
Free Guide – Stress Eating Tips: https://kimhynes.com/stress-eating-tips-optin
Testimonial
What They Say
Discover What My Clients Are Saying
“You have a unique and special way.”
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.
“It seems so simple now!”
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.
“I felt like I could tell her anything and she would not judge me.”
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.
“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.”
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.
Testimonial
What They Say
Discover What My Clients Are Saying
“You have a unique and special way.”
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.
“It seems so simple now!”
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.
“I felt like I could tell her anything and she would not judge me.”
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.
“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.”
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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