Emotional Eats Podcast

88. Redefining Wellness in Perimenopause: Balancing Faith, Food, and Values

January 06, 20252 min read
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Welcome to Episode 88 of the Emotional Eats Podcast

Kim is joined by Jenna Braddock, a performance dietitian, nutritionist, and personal trainer, to discuss the unique challenges midlife women face during perimenopause, menopause, and beyond.   She is also a mom and gets the challenges of balancing health, family, life and work.

Episode 88 Jenna Braddock Menopause

Jenna brings her expertise (and compassion) to the conversation, offering practical advice on how to nourish not just your body but your entire life—physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally. 

Jenna shares her expertise in nutrition, focusing on the key dietary adjustments women can make to support their hormones, improve energy levels, and manage the physical changes that come with this stage of life.

Beyond nutrition, Jenna and Kim explore the importance of spirituality in both personal life and business. They discuss how connecting to a deeper sense of purpose can create balance, guide decision-making, and enhance overall well-being. Jenna offers insights into how midlife women can integrate mindfulness, gratitude, and spiritual practices into their daily lives to foster a sense of peace and alignment during this transformative phase.

Tune in for practical advice on how to nourish your body during perimenopause and menopause, cultivate spiritual balance, and find grace in every area of your life. This episode is a powerful reminder to care for your whole self—body, mind, and spirit.

Highlights:

Jenna’s Background (0:02)

Navigating Menopause and Women Over 40 (4:15)

Education and Empowerment for Women (10:42)

Dietary Trends and Personalized Nutrition (13:11)

Flexible Eating and Intuitive Approaches (22:17)

Balancing Business and Faith (30:00)

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Building Community (36:53)

Practical Tips for Health and Wellness (41:12)

More about Jenna:

Jenna is Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics, and Certified Personal Trainer with a passion for helping individuals live with greater energy, purpose, and performance.  She works with adults and athletes to perform at their best.

Connect with Jenna:

JennaBraddock.com 

RhythmSportsNutrition.com

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Connect with Kim:

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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.

 

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Emotional Eats Podcast

88. Redefining Wellness in Perimenopause: Balancing Faith, Food, and Values

January 06, 20252 min read
Custom HTML/CSS/JAVASCRIPT

Welcome to Episode 88 of the Emotional Eats Podcast

Kim is joined by Jenna Braddock, a performance dietitian, nutritionist, and personal trainer, to discuss the unique challenges midlife women face during perimenopause, menopause, and beyond.   She is also a mom and gets the challenges of balancing health, family, life and work.

Episode 88 Jenna Braddock Menopause

Jenna brings her expertise (and compassion) to the conversation, offering practical advice on how to nourish not just your body but your entire life—physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally. 

Jenna shares her expertise in nutrition, focusing on the key dietary adjustments women can make to support their hormones, improve energy levels, and manage the physical changes that come with this stage of life.

Beyond nutrition, Jenna and Kim explore the importance of spirituality in both personal life and business. They discuss how connecting to a deeper sense of purpose can create balance, guide decision-making, and enhance overall well-being. Jenna offers insights into how midlife women can integrate mindfulness, gratitude, and spiritual practices into their daily lives to foster a sense of peace and alignment during this transformative phase.

Tune in for practical advice on how to nourish your body during perimenopause and menopause, cultivate spiritual balance, and find grace in every area of your life. This episode is a powerful reminder to care for your whole self—body, mind, and spirit.

Highlights:

Jenna’s Background (0:02)

Navigating Menopause and Women Over 40 (4:15)

Education and Empowerment for Women (10:42)

Dietary Trends and Personalized Nutrition (13:11)

Flexible Eating and Intuitive Approaches (22:17)

Balancing Business and Faith (30:00)

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Building Community (36:53)

Practical Tips for Health and Wellness (41:12)

More about Jenna:

Jenna is Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics, and Certified Personal Trainer with a passion for helping individuals live with greater energy, purpose, and performance.  She works with adults and athletes to perform at their best.

Connect with Jenna:

JennaBraddock.com 

RhythmSportsNutrition.com

Instagram 

X 

Pinterest

Facebook

Linked In

 

Connect with Kim:

https://www.instagram.com/kimhyneshealth

https://www.kimhynes.com

https://kimhynes.com/podcast   

 

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.

 

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