Nutrition to Heal with Kim L'Ecuyer
Coming to us from her base in Quebec, Canada, Licensed Holistic Nutrition Consultant Kim L'Ecuyer shares that impactful moment when she realized she wanted to go back and become a nutrition counselor. A collision of three factors drove her realization: 1) Her father was experiencing chronic disease; 2) her family had just bought a retirement home to manage and they were being told by Seniors that "our golden years are not that golden"; 3) Kim was turning 40 and realizing she wanted to have a very different aging experience than what she was seeing. With a background in agronomy, Kim had seen the importance of prevention in the animal kingdom and was wondering why the same was not true with humans? Together, these insights drove her to start a new career as a holistic nutrition consultant.
The following topics are covered:
Importance of prevention and holistic approaches to wellness
Realities of caregiving
Critical role of insulin in health and need for balanced nutrition
Distinction between lifespan and health-span
Advocating for a proactive approach to nutrition and well-being
Intricate relationship between nutrition, mindset, and self-compassion
The dialogue emphasizes the significance of mindset in overcoming limiting beliefs and the necessity of self-compassion in the health journey. Ultimately, they highlight the hope found in human connection and the empowerment that comes from understanding and nurturing our bodies.
Creator/ Host Katy Hansell, aka The Impact Whisperer™, is a globally recognized (Top 10) award-winning expert impact coach & strategic advisor, known for helping 500+ client organizations across 3 continents make the impact they care about.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
03:18 Kim's Moment of Impact
04:56 The Perfect Storm: Family Health and Caregiving
08:18 Shifting from Animal to Human Nutrition
10:41 The Reality of Caregiving and Family Dynamics
15:04 Career Transition: From Retirement Home to Nutrition Consultant
15:54 The Journey into Holistic Nutrition Consulting
18:11 Understanding Lifespan vs. Healthspan
21:05 The Role of Insulin in Health and Metabolic Syndrome
25:40 Winter Hibernation and Food Reserves
27:56 Balancing Nutrition for Insulin Resistance
29:20 Exploring Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Foods
33:26 Transformative Client Stories: Lorraine's Journey
40:10 The Importance of Mindset and Self-Compassion
43:31 How Kim Takes Care of Her Well-being
49:53 What Gives Kim Hope
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