112. The Hormonal Storm Behind Your Emotional Eating and Weight Gain plus GLP-1, Cortisol & Estrogen
Welcome to Episode 112 of the Emotional Eats Podcast!
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Are you blaming your lack of willpower when it comes to food — when it might actually be your hormones?
This episode is a must-listen for every midlife woman who feels like she's doing all the right things but still can’t stop overeating, control cravings, or feel like herself again.
I’m joined by hormone specialist Dr. Sarah Daccarett, and we’re digging into the real physiological reasons why your emotional eating may not be emotional at all — it may be biological. From estrogen to GLP-1 to leptin and even testosterone, Dr. Sarah explains exactly how your hormonal shifts are affecting your appetite, cravings, metabolism, gut health, sex drive, and more.
This conversation is jam-packed with powerful, practical insights you’ve likely never heard before — especially if you’ve ever been told your labs are “normal” but you still feel off.
🔥 Why You Should Listen
You’ve been told it's your stress, but it’s really your hormones
You feel like a different person and don’t know why
You’re craving food, alcohol, and sugar more than ever
You’ve tried gut healing, food eliminations, and fasting — and nothing's working
You’re using GLP-1 medications (like Ozempic) or are considering them
You want to age with vitality, not frustration
This episode explains why your body feels out of control — and how hormone therapy may be the missing piece.
About Dr. Sarah Daccarett
Dr. Sarah Daccarett is a leading hormone specialist
and anti-aging expert dedicated to empowering women
to take control of their health and well-being.
As the founder of Inner Balance, Dr. Daccarett has
created a revolutionary solution for women seeking a
convenient, effective, and personalized way to manage
their hormones. Her mission is to break the silence
surrounding hormonal issues and provide women with
the knowledge and tools they need to thrive.
Connect with Dr. Sarah
IG: https://www.instagram.com/innerbalancemd/
Website: https://www.innerbalance.com/
Highlights
00:32 – Why food is only 1/100th of the real equation in midlife
04:16 – Estrogen vs. Progesterone: the surprising truth about your “primary” hormone
06:41 – High cortisol? It might not be stress — it might be low estrogen
09:46 – What is GLP-1 and how does it impact your appetite and weight gain?
13:31 – Sugar cravings? You might actually need this— not more willpower
18:09 – The ideal plate: what midlife women should really be eating
25:48 – Why fasting might be hurting your hormones and emotional health
32:58 – Gut issues, gallbladder dysfunction, and food intolerances: could it all be hormone related?
39:40 – Estrogen dominance? Why what you’ve been told might be completely wrong
43:32 – DIM, pregnenolone, DHEA: should women really be taking them?
46:33 – Testosterone makes you hungrier, not thinner — myth busted!
49:48 – The problem with traditional hormone delivery methods
55:55 – Libido, self-connection, and the hormonal key to sexual health
Join the Conversation, Coaching and Community:
Continue learning, talking, and getting coaching and support around emotional eating, midlife women’s health, and menopause by joining the Emotional Eats Community.
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Use this short, powerful 7-minute tapping (EFT) session to help stop emotional eating after work, before dinner, or whenever the cravings hit hard.
https://kimhynes.com/late-day-emotional-eating-tapping-video
Connect with Kim:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimhyneshealth
Website: https://www.kimhynes.com
Podcast: https://kimhynes.com/podcast
If you like the Emotional Eats podcast, please subscribe, follow, and leave a 5-star rating and review. Tag us on social media—I would be so grateful.
Note: The information in this podcast is not intended to replace working with your doctor, medical provider, or mental health professional. It is for conversation, information, and entertainment only.
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
Connect with Kim:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimhyneshealth
Website: https://www.kimhynes.com
Podcast: https://kimhynes.com/podcast
If you like the Emotional Eats podcast, please subscribe, follow, and leave a 5-star rating and review. Tag us on social media—I would be so grateful. Thank you, my friend.
Note: The information in this podcast is not intended to replace working with your doctor, medical provider, or mental health professional. It is for conversation, information, and entertainment only.
This is not a sponsored episode. I provide links to my viewers for discounts. When you buy, I receive a small commission to help support my podcast and channel.
CLICK here for a FREE tapping video to STOP EMOTIONAL EATING
Use this short, powerful 7-minute tapping (EFT) session to help stop emotional eating after work, before dinner, or whenever the cravings hit hard.
https://kimhynes.com/late-day-emotional-eating-tapping-video
Free Guide – Stress Eating Tips: https://kimhynes.com/stress-eating-tips-optin
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