In this episode of The Made Fit Show, we’re thrilled to welcome Holly Bertone, a former FBI Chief of Staff in counterintelligence, who has completely transformed her career to become a certified holistic health coach. Holly’s journey from navigating high-stakes government roles to empowering women to overcome emotional eating is nothing short of remarkable. After struggling with her own food-related challenges, Holly discovered that managing emotional eating is much like her former work in the FBI—it's all about identifying patterns and neutralizing threats.

Now, Holly is on a mission to help high-achieving midlife women break free from the grips of emotional eating and defy the pressures of diet culture. She shares how her science-backed, non-restrictive approach empowers women to fuel their bodies for energy, health, and happiness without relying on willpower or extreme dieting tactics. Holly’s unique perspective, shaped by her two decades in high-pressure government roles, allows her to offer fresh, actionable insights for those struggling with food struggles, stress, and the cycle of restrictive dieting.

During this conversation, Holly opens up about her own personal transformation, including her experience with emotional eating while working at the FBI, where she found comfort in mindlessly eating M&Ms while powering through her work. She shares candid stories about the emotional connection to food, how it can affect our well-being, and how women can navigate their own journeys toward better health with a mindset shift.

Whether you're a woman navigating the pressures of a high-achieving career, managing family responsibilities, or struggling to break free from food-related stress, Holly's empowering message will resonate with you. Tune in for an inspiring discussion filled with insights and practical strategies to help you reclaim your health, break free from emotional eating, and rebel against diet culture—all while living a balanced, fulfilling life.

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Melissa McAllister FNTP, FNC, RWP

I wasn’t always a health nut – in fact, I used to be a French Fries and Pepsi connoisseur! But after having my children, I realized the importance of properly caring for my body. That’s when my love for fitness was born. Now, after years of training and supporting clients, I’m a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Functional Nutrition Coach, Restorative Wellness Practitioner, Therapeutic Fasting & Gut Health Expert, creator of the M.A.D.E. Diet program, and co-host of The Made Fitz Podcast. Let me help you take control of your health and achieve your best life.

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Lauren Fitzgerald M.D.

The anesthesiologist who broke up with conventional medicine. Of course, that’s a very condensed version of how Dr. Lauren Fitz found – and quickly became a leader in – functional medicine. It was upon dealing with her own health challenges, and seeing that Western medicine continued to fail her, that she decided to explore a more holistic approach to healing. What she found ultimately saved her life – and turned her path in medicine in the right direction.

Dr. Fitz moved to St. Charles, Illinois in 2020 and opened Larimar Med after months of renovation. Today, Dr. Fitz provides functional medicine care to patients in all 50 states through virtual and in-person visits. She also provides a revolutionary weight loss program, a menu of advanced body contouring services, and neurotoxin injections.  larimarmed.com

Thank you so much for listening to this episode! We are honored and excited to be on this journey toward personal growth, a healthy lifestyle, and a greater more confident you. We’d love to hear from you. So, please share this episode with anyone you think needs to hear this message and remember to rate, review and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. We are Melissa McAllister & Dr. Lauren Fitzgerald. And until next time, thank you for being your own health advocate. 

xo, Melissa & Dr. Fitz