The Health Span Gap: Why Women Ne...

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

Phases with Anita Goa by Anita Goa
S4 · E3
Jan 9, 2026
01:08:31

Episode notes

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/wellnesswithgaby

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Thriving in Life

03:44 The Importance of Pausing and Self-Care

06:07 Alignment with Values for Thriving

08:23 Understanding Women's Health and Longevity

09:41 The Need for Proactive Health Approaches

12:34 Myths About Aging and Health

15:12 The Five Pillars of Thriving Health

18:03 Nutrition and Functional Eating

20:35 Hydration and Its Impact on Health

34:30 The Pillars of Wellness: Water and Stress Awareness

42:11 Understanding Stress: Awareness Over Management

45:51 Movement vs. Exercise: Embracing Natural Movement

52:20 Rest and Rejuvenation: The Importance of Sleep

01:00:05 Connection and Purpose: The Blue Zone Principles

Stay 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/anitagoawellbeing

Phases Podcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/thephasespodcast

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anitagoawellbeing

Keywords

thriving, women's health, health span, lifespan, proactive care, nutrition, stress awareness, movement, sleep, connection, purpose, functional medicine,

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