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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96. Menopause Stole My Brain—Here's How I’m Getting It Back (and You Can Too!) with Melissa Slemp
Welcome to Episode 96 of the Emotional Eats Podcast!
Have you ever come into a room and couldn't remember why you were there, set something down and couldn't find it 5 minutes later or completely forgotten a word you use every day?
This episode is for you!
In this episode of the Emotional Eats Podcast, I am joined by fellow health coach and friend, Melissa Slemp, to discuss our very personal experiences with menopausal brain fog and the challenges it presents.
From forgetfulness to struggling with focus and decision-making, we dive into the cognitive shifts that come with perimenopause and menopause. I even share my sadness and fear around feeling like I was actually becoming less intelligent day by day. I didn't make the connection to perimenopause so we want to help you realize what's going on and what you can do about it.
Brain fog isn’t just about misplacing your keys—it can feel like a complete loss of mental sharpness and confidence. Melissa and I discuss how hormonal shifts, blood sugar imbalances, stress, and lifestyle factors play a role in cognitive changes. We also open up about our personal experiences with hormone replacement therapy (HRT), exercise, nutrition, and mindset shifts that have helped us regain clarity and confidence.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re losing a piece of yourself due to brain fog, this episode will not only validate your experience but also give you actionable steps to feel more in control of your mind and body.
Episode Highlights:
What exactly is menopausal brain fog, and how does it impact daily life?
Kim and Melissa’s personal struggles with memory lapses, word retrieval issues, and focus challenges.
The emotional toll of feeling mentally “off” and how it affects self-confidence.
The role of hormones, including estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone, in cognitive function.
Why stress, sleep, and blood sugar regulation are critical for brain health.
Lifestyle habits and routines that support mental clarity, including exercise, journaling, mindfulness, and spiritual practices.
The power of humor and self-compassion in managing cognitive changes.
The importance of community and seeking support during this transitional phase.
About Melissa Slemp:
Melissa Slemp is a certified health coach specializing in type 1 diabetes, blood sugar regulation, and holistic wellness for midlife women. She is passionate about helping women navigate hormonal changes, improve metabolic health, and reclaim their energy and confidence.
Connect with Melissa:
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. We would be so grateful.
Connect with Kim:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/kimhyneshealth
Website: https://www.kimhynes.com
Podcast: https://kimhynes.com/podcast
Free Guide – Stress Eating Tips: https://kimhynes.com/stress-eating-tips-optin
Join the Conversation:
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
Important Note:
The information provided in this podcast is for conversation, information, and entertainment purposes only. It is not meant to replace professional advice from your doctor, medical practitioner, or mental health professional.
96. Menopause Stole My Brain—Here's How I’m Getting It Back (and You Can Too!) with Melissa Slemp
Welcome to Episode 96 of the Emotional Eats Podcast!
Have you ever come into a room and couldn't remember why you were there, set something down and couldn't find it 5 minutes later or completely forgotten a word you use every day?
This episode is for you!
In this episode of the Emotional Eats Podcast, I am joined by fellow health coach and friend, Melissa Slemp, to discuss our very personal experiences with menopausal brain fog and the challenges it presents.
From forgetfulness to struggling with focus and decision-making, we dive into the cognitive shifts that come with perimenopause and menopause. I even share my sadness and fear around feeling like I was actually becoming less intelligent day by day. I didn't make the connection to perimenopause so we want to help you realize what's going on and what you can do about it.
Brain fog isn’t just about misplacing your keys—it can feel like a complete loss of mental sharpness and confidence. Melissa and I discuss how hormonal shifts, blood sugar imbalances, stress, and lifestyle factors play a role in cognitive changes. We also open up about our personal experiences with hormone replacement therapy (HRT), exercise, nutrition, and mindset shifts that have helped us regain clarity and confidence.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re losing a piece of yourself due to brain fog, this episode will not only validate your experience but also give you actionable steps to feel more in control of your mind and body.
Episode Highlights:
What exactly is menopausal brain fog, and how does it impact daily life?
Kim and Melissa’s personal struggles with memory lapses, word retrieval issues, and focus challenges.
The emotional toll of feeling mentally “off” and how it affects self-confidence.
The role of hormones, including estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone, in cognitive function.
Why stress, sleep, and blood sugar regulation are critical for brain health.
Lifestyle habits and routines that support mental clarity, including exercise, journaling, mindfulness, and spiritual practices.
The power of humor and self-compassion in managing cognitive changes.
The importance of community and seeking support during this transitional phase.
About Melissa Slemp:
Melissa Slemp is a certified health coach specializing in type 1 diabetes, blood sugar regulation, and holistic wellness for midlife women. She is passionate about helping women navigate hormonal changes, improve metabolic health, and reclaim their energy and confidence.
Connect with Melissa:
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. We would be so grateful.
Connect with Kim:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/kimhyneshealth
Website: https://www.kimhynes.com
Podcast: https://kimhynes.com/podcast
Free Guide – Stress Eating Tips: https://kimhynes.com/stress-eating-tips-optin
Join the Conversation:
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
Important Note:
The information provided in this podcast is for conversation, information, and entertainment purposes only. It is not meant to replace professional advice from your doctor, medical practitioner, or mental health professional.
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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