The Health Span Gap: Why Women Need Proactive Care To Thrive For Life | Guest: Gaby Cabrera-Kimchi

In this episode of the Phases podcast, host Anita Goa speaks with Gaby Cabrera-Kimchi, a functional medicine practitioner, about the importance of thriving in life, especially for women. They discuss the five pillars of thriving health: nutrition, stress awareness, movement, rest, and connection. Gabby emphasises the need for proactive health care for women, the difference between lifespan and health span, and the importance of understanding one's biology. The conversation highlights the significance of community and purpose in enhancing health and longevity, encouraging listeners to reconnect with their values and prioritise self-care.About Gaby Cabrera-Kimchi (MSc, INHC, AFMCP, RHC-UKIHCA)Gaby is a certified Functional Medicine Practitioner and Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, committed to revolutionising women’s health.She supports women 1:1, at all stages of life, helping them reclaim their energy, balance their hormones, and live in alignment with their biology. Through the use of advanced functional testing and wearables, she helps women uncover the root causes within their own physiology and delivers highly tailored, personalised health plans for lasting results.She also delivers specialised women’s health workshops for companies and organisations.Stay In Touch With Gaby:Website: https://www.wellnesswithgaby.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellnesswithgabyChapters00:00 Introduction to Thriving in Life03:44 The Importance of Pausing and Self-Care06:07 Alignment with Values for Thriving08:23 Understanding Women's Health and Longevity09:41 The Need for Proactive Health Approaches12:34 Myths About Aging and Health15:12 The Five Pillars of Thriving Health18:03 Nutrition and Functional Eating20:35 Hydration and Its Impact on Health34:30 The Pillars of Wellness: Water and Stress Awareness42:11 Understanding Stress: Awareness Over Management45:51 Movement vs. Exercise: Embracing Natural Movement52:20 Rest and Rejuvenation: The Importance of Sleep01:00:05 Connection and Purpose: The Blue Zone PrinciplesStay In Touch With Anita Goa:Newsletter: http://anitagoa.com/anita/newsletter/Website: http://www.anitagoa.com http://www.anitagoastudio.com (membership)Anita's Instagram: https://instagram.com/anitagoawellbeingPhases Podcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/thephasespodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/anitagoawellbeingKeywordsthriving, women's health, health span, lifespan, proactive care, nutrition, stress awareness, movement, sleep, connection, purpose, functional medicine,