Ep 38 - Your Health, Your Voice: Empowering Self-Advocacy in Healthcare with Kim Hynes

Kim Hynes is back in this second episode. She is a Certified & Holistic Nutritionist whose goal is to help 40+ women give themselves permission to eat, lose weight intuitively, and feel confident in their bodies…all without restrictive dieting. She collaborates with women in menopause to overcome emotional and stress eating, learn the habits and framework needed to lose weight intuitively and feel balanced in their midlife bodies. Kim shares her personal journey of advocating for her health, including seeking a second opinion and being initiative-taking in her care.   Topics we covered include:   ·       Building confidence and equipping listeners to advocate for their health is emphasized, including the importance of understanding one's body and seeking second opinions.   ·       The discussion addresses medical diagnoses, the need for a more balanced approach to health, and the limitations of a medication-based healthcare system.   ·       Firsthand experiences with medical professionals are shared, highlighting the significance of valuing, and advocating for oneself in healthcare situations.   ·       The importance of managing chronic diseases through self-advocacy and informed decision-making is stressed, with an emphasis on understanding diseases and seeking second opinions when necessary.   ·       Empowering women to advocate for their health is a central theme, encouraging preparedness with questions, trusting one's instincts, and building a support team outside of regular doctors. Kim Hynes Health & Wellness IG @KimHynesHealth Emotional Eats Podcast with Kim Hynes — Kim Hynes Health & Wellness   Hit the subscribe button and rate and review to help this podcast reach more people. Be sure to share this episode. What to do now: *Follow me @bloodsugarboss on Instagram to stay in the loop on upcoming episodes. DM me with any feedback or suggestions on topics you'd like us to cover. *Join our Type 1 In Midlife community on the free Honey Health App to chat about podcast topics and more *Get started with a Free Download and Subscribe to my Weekly Newsletter - How to Thrive with Type 1 Diabetes After 40 *Contact us about our coaching programs Shop my favorite products