Health with Holland Podcast

What happens to your libido when you're constantly rushing, overwhelmed and running on empty?

In this episode, Becca is joined by Tia Maher for an open conversation about libido, relationships and the nervous system, and why losing desire isn't always as simple as blaming hormones.

Tia shares how building a successful business while constantly pushing for more affected her marriage and sex life, and why she eventually realised that perfectionism, stress and old patterns were following her into the bedroom.

They explore resentment in relationships, the mental load many women carry, communication, pleasure and what happens when your body doesn't feel safe enough to switch off. They also discuss why surface-level fixes don't always address what's happening underneath and why nervous system regulation is about much more than breathwork and somatic tools.

In this episode you'll learn:

• How chronic stress and overwhelm can affect libido

• Why resentment can have such a big impact on desire

• How perfectionism can follow you into your sex life

• Fight, flight, freeze and appease responses in relationships

• Why knowing your own patterns can change how you communicate

• The connection between emotional processing, pleasure and regulation

• Why nervous system tools alone may not change repeated patterns

Join the Rebalance Membership for practical support with female nervous system regulation, sleep, stress, emotional patterns and everyday habits:https://healthwithholland.com/r_membershp_/

CHAPTERS

[00:00] Coming Up: Perfectionism, Libido & the Nervous System

[00:38] Why Stress & Overwhelm Can Affect Your Libido

[01:11] Meet Tia Maher

[03:06] Why Libido Drops When You're Constantly Rushing

[04:44] Shame, Female Pleasure & Knowing Your Body

[08:34] Perfectionism, Achievement & Desire

[12:02] When Your Relationship Reaches Breaking Point

[13:18] Resentment & Low Libido

[16:04] How Communication Changes Relationship Dynamics

[20:00] Understanding Your Relationship Triggers

[22:19] Fight, Flight, Freeze & Appease in Relationships

[25:01] Why Surface-Level Libido Fixes Don't Work

[27:32] How We Distract Ourselves From Difficult Emotions

[29:17] How to Start Changing Nervous System Patterns

[31:00] Why You Need to Feel Your Emotions

[34:02] Numbing Pain Can Also Numb Pleasure

[36:17] Nervous System Regulation Is More Than Breathwork

[38:53] Why Regulation Tools Aren't Enough

[42:33] How Your Past Can Drive Present Patterns

[44:06] Why Modern Life Makes Regulation Harder

[47:45] Where to Find Tia Maher

[48:20] Becca's Final Takeaway & Rebalance Membership

CONNECT & LEARN MORE

Becca Holland

Connect with Becca on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube at @healthwithholland for practical education on nervous system regulation, women's health and sustainable behaviour change.

More resources and podcast episodes at healthwithholland.com

Tia MaherFollow Tia on Instagram at @iamtiamaher for more on nervous system patterns, relationships, libido and personal growth.

Join The Weekly Undress, Tia’s weekly email:tiamaher.com/theweeklyundress

Listen to Tia's podcast, Wealthy and Worthy.

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Have we made healthy eating far more complicated than it needs to be?

In this episode, Becca is joined by organic grower, nutritionist and personal trainer Colman Power to bring health back to basics and show how surprisingly simple it can be to grow more of your own food.

Colman explains why eating seasonal, freshly harvested food matters, how nutrients can decline after produce is picked and why you don't need a huge garden or polytunnel to start growing. A windowsill, balcony or kitchen-table-sized patch can be enough.

They also explore the connection between nutrition and nervous system regulation, gut health, blood sugar balance and why getting back outside can support both physical and mental wellbeing.

Most importantly, Colman shares practical advice you can actually use, including the easiest vegetables and herbs for complete beginners and how to start without becoming overwhelmed.

In this episode you'll learn:

• Why fresh, seasonal food can offer nutritional benefits

• 5 easy vegetables to grow with very little space

• The easiest herbs to grow on a windowsill or at home

• Why growing your own doesn't have to mean becoming self-sufficient

• How nutrition, gut health and blood sugar connect with nervous system health

• Why gardening can be a regulating, mindful activity

• How to start growing when you've never done it before

Join the Rebalance Membership for simple, practical support with nervous system regulation, sleep, nutrition and habits that support your body: https://healthwithholland.com/r_membership_/

CHAPTERS

[00:05] Why Growing Your Own Food Matters

[02:12] Have We Overcomplicated Healthy Eating?

[04:29] Seasonal Eating, Fibre & Gut Health

[07:35] Protein, Healthy Fats & Undereating

[09:39] Eating the Rainbow: Why Food Variety Matters

[10:49] How to Grow Food in a Small Space

[11:52] How to Grow Basil & Keep It Alive

[16:04] 5 Easy Vegetables to Grow for Beginners

[18:29] How to Start a Vegetable Patch

[22:18] Easy Herbs to Grow at Home

[24:22] Getting Back to Nature

[29:50] Vitamins & Minerals: Food vs Supplements

[30:38] Gardening & Nervous System Regulation

[35:29] 5 Easy Herbs for Beginners

[37:49] Colman's Journey From Fast Food to Growing His Own

[42:52] Nutrition, Gut Health & Blood Sugar After 35

[44:03] How Food Loses Nutrients After Harvesting

[45:55] Where to Find Colman Power

[46:23] Becca's Final Takeaway & Rebalance Membership

CONNECT & LEARN MORE

Becca Holland

Connect with Becca on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube at @healthwithholland for practical education on nervous system regulation, women's health and sustainable behaviour change.

More resources and podcast episodes at healthwithholland.com

Colman Power

Colman Power is an organic grower, nutritionist and personal trainer who helps people make growing their own food and healthy living simpler and more accessible.

Find Colman across YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and X by searching Colman Power / Colman Power Organic Fitness, where he shares practical advice on growing, food, nutrition and exercise.

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What if there isn't one big reason you're anxious?

In this episode, Becca is joined by Caroline Foran, journalist, author and host of the Owning It anxiety podcast, to explore why anxiety can become overwhelming even when, on paper, everything seems fine.

Caroline shares her experience of going from panic attack to panic attack without a single trauma or event she could blame, and why understanding her nervous system changed the way she approached anxiety.

They discuss the pressure to control your thoughts, why manifestation and toxic positivity can create more self-blame, and why you can't simply think your way out of a body stuck in fight or flight. They also explore how modern life, social media, constant stimulation, poor sleep and never allowing ourselves to rest can gradually push the nervous system towards hypervigilance.

Caroline explains why overcoming anxiety isn't about never feeling anxious again, why self-compassion was the missing piece in her own recovery and how small experiences of safety can be more powerful than throwing another ten wellness tools at yourself.

In this episode you'll learn:

• Why anxiety doesn't need one obvious cause

• The difference between stress and anxiety

• Why trying to control anxious thoughts can make things worse

• How chronic stress can push the nervous system towards hypervigilance

• Why modern life and constant stimulation can fuel anxiety

• Why your comfort zone is important for recovery

• How scrolling affects your nervous system

• Why nervous system regulation doesn't mean never feeling stressed

• Why self-compassion can be essential for overcoming anxiety

Join the Rebalance Membership for practical support with nervous system regulation, sleep and building habits that work for your body: https://healthwithholland.com/r_membershp_/

CHAPTERS

[00:00] Why You Can Feel Anxious for No Reason

[01:30] Caroline's Experience of Crippling Anxiety

[05:38] Has the Wellness Industry Made Anxiety Worse?

[07:40] Manifestation, Anxious Thoughts & Self-Blame

[11:40] Understanding Your “Anxiety Goggles”

[13:07] Stress vs Anxiety: What's the Difference?

[15:29] When Life Looks Fine But You Still Feel Anxious

[20:00] How the Modern World Fuels Anxiety

[26:10] Why We Need Our Comfort Zones

[27:05] Sleep, Stress & Nervous System Regulation

[28:10] What Scrolling Does to Your Nervous System

[32:00] Learning to Tolerate Boredom Again

[36:44] When Distraction Can Actually Help Anxiety

[39:33] Finding What Works for Your Nervous System

[44:00] Why More Nervous System Tools Aren't Better

[46:18] Regulation Doesn't Mean Always Being Calm

[49:35] Top-Down vs Bottom-Up Anxiety Support

[52:01] Self-Compassion, Exercise & Overcoming Anxiety

CONNECT & LEARN MORE

Becca Holland

Connect with Becca on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube at @healthwithholland for practical education on nervous system regulation, women's health and sustainable behaviour change.

If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe, leave a review or share it with someone who might need to hear it.

Ready to go deeper? Join the Rebalance Membership: https://healthwithholland.com/r_membershp_/

More courses, resources and podcast episodes at healthwithholland.com

Caroline Foran

Caroline Foran is a journalist, three-time author and host of Owning It: The Anxiety Podcast, which has been downloaded more than 6.5 million times.

Her new book, Everything I Wish I'd Known About Anxiety, draws on her own experience of crippling anxiety and offers a structured roadmap for understanding and moving through it.

Connect with Caroline on Instagram: @carolineforan

Look for Everything I Wish I'd Known About Anxiety online and wherever you buy books.

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So many women reach their late 30s and 40s and suddenly feel like their body isn't responding the way it used to. Sleep changes, stress feels harder to handle, digestion shifts and the habits you once relied on don't seem to work anymore.

Becca is joined by Maeve O'Sullivan, a former nurse trained in Traditional Chinese Medicine, to explore a different way of understanding the body.

They discuss why women often wake around 3am, the Chinese medicine organ clock and the connection between sleep, stress and the liver. Maeve explains yin and yang, why constantly pushing through can become harder in perimenopause and how acupuncture may support sleep, stress and hormonal balance.

They also explore why more isn't always better, why how you eat matters as much as what you eat, and reconnecting with your body's signals.

If you're doing everything "right" but still don't feel like yourself, this offers a different perspective on sleep, stress, hormones and women's health.

In this episode you'll learn:

• Why women commonly wake around 3am according to Chinese medicine

• How stress and perimenopause can change what your body can tolerate

• What yin and yang can teach us about balancing stress, exercise and rest

• How acupuncture may support sleep, stress and hormonal balance

• Why cold breakfasts and smoothies may not suit everyone

• How to stop adding more and listen to what your body needs

Join the Rebalance Membership for support with sleep, stress and nervous system regulation

CHAPTERS

[00:00] Why You Keep Waking Up at 3AM

[00:58] Meet Maeve O'Sullivan: From Nursing to Chinese Medicine

[05:21] What Is Traditional Chinese Medicine?

[09:23] Why Women Feel Different in Their 40s

[13:11] When Your Blood Tests Are Normal But You Don't Feel Well

[18:24] Why You Can't Keep Pushing Through in Perimenopause

[19:26] The Chinese Medicine Organ Clock Explained

[21:44] Why You Wake Up Between 11PM and 3AM

[24:47] Why Alcohol Affects You Differently in Perimenopause

[26:21] Yin & Yang: Balancing Stress, Exercise & Rest

[30:09] How Acupuncture Affects the Nervous System

[33:55] Acupuncture for Sleep, Stress & Hormonal Balance

[38:37] How Your Body Moves Into Rest & Repair

[41:15] Nutrition, Inflammation & Perimenopause

[43:00] Why How You Eat Matters as Much as What You Eat

[46:15] Stop Following Every Wellness Trend

[47:02] Stress, Food & the Blue Zones

[48:23] Supplements, Coffee, Alcohol & Listening to Your Body

[49:23] Where to Find Maeve O'Sullivan

[50:18] Becca's Final Takeaway & Rebalance Membership

CONNECT & LEARN MORE:

Becca HollandYou can connect with me on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube at @healthwithholland, where I share practical education on nervous system regulation, women's health and sustainable behaviour change.

If you enjoyed this episode, I'd really appreciate you subscribing, leaving a review or sharing it with someone who might find it helpful.

Ready to go deeper? Join the Rebalance Membership for simple, practical support with nervous system regulation, sleep and building habits that support your body:

https://healthwithholland.com/r_membershp_/

You'll also find courses, resources and more podcast episodes at: healthwithholland.com

Maeve O'Sullivan

You can connect with Maeve O'Sullivan and Escapada Health on Instagram, where she shares insights on Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture and women's health.

Maeve spent 15 years as a nurse before training in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Through Escapada Health, she supports women with sleep, stress, hormonal health and understanding their bodies more deeply.

Maeve offers treatments at Escapada Health in Dún Laoghaire and online health coaching.

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In this episode, Becca sits down with Matt Jones, owner of Rebalance, a women's hormone testing company, to explore why so many women in their 40s and 50s feel like they're doing everything "right" but still struggle with fatigue, stubborn weight gain, hormone symptoms and poor health.

They discuss why standard blood tests often miss the bigger picture, the hormone markers that matter most during perimenopause, and why testing can remove the guesswork when it comes to understanding your body.

They also explore why calories alone don't explain weight loss resistance, how thyroid function, liver health, gut health and chronic stress all influence hormones, and why some women respond well to HRT while others don't.

Whether you're navigating perimenopause, struggling with stubborn symptoms, or simply want a better understanding of your health, this episode explains how the right testing can help uncover the root cause instead of simply managing symptoms.

In this episode you'll learn:

• Why it's not just calories in vs calories out during perimenopause

• Which blood tests provide a more complete picture of your health

• Why thyroid testing is often incomplete

• How liver health affects hormones

• The connection between gut health and oestrogen

• Why stress impacts every system in the body

• How under-eating can slow your metabolism

• When Dutch testing may be useful

• Why some women don't respond well to HRT

• Why testing should come before supplements

  
  

CHAPTERS:

[00:00] Why weight loss gets harder in perimenopause

[00:36] Why hormone testing matters

[01:45] It's not just calories in vs calories out

[04:37] What's missing from standard GP blood tests

[08:00] Why a full hormone panel gives a clearer picture

[09:00] The most common problems found through testing

[10:09] Why liver health is so important

[12:00] How to support your liver naturally

[19:14] Why testing beats guessing with supplements

[21:11] Stress isn't just psychological

[24:06] Why protein, fibre and strength training matter

[26:09] Why fat loss changes in your 40s and 50s

[27:35] Gut health, IBS and hidden root causes

[31:16] Oestrogen dominance explained

[33:00] Why HRT doesn't work the same for everyone

[39:05] Where to start with hormone testing

[41:00] Can you heal your gut and reintroduce foods?

[45:00] The biggest mistake women make with their metabolism

[49:33] Connect with Matt Jones

CONNECT & LEARN MORE

Becca Holland

You can connect with me on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube - @healthwithholland, where I share practical education on nervous system regulation, women’s health, and sustainable behaviour change.

If you enjoyed this episode, I’d really appreciate you subscribing, leaving a review, or sharing it with someone who might find it helpful. 

Matt Jones

You can connect with Matt Jones on Instagram at @rebalancehealth_, where he shares evidence-based education on hormone health, blood testing, metabolism, thyroid health, gut health and perimenopause.

Matt is the founder of Rebalance, a women's hormone testing company offering comprehensive blood testing, functional testing and personalised support to help women uncover the root causes of symptoms rather than simply manage them.

You can learn more about Rebalance and the range of hormone and functional health tests they offer at https://www.rebalance.health.

You’ll also find courses, resources, and more podcast episodes at: ⁠https://healthwithholland.com⁠Matt Jones
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We spend so much time searching for the perfect diet or morning routine, yet so many women still struggle with fatigue, poor sleep, digestive issues and hormone imbalances.

In this episode, Becca is joined by Ayurvedic practitioner and teacher Nidhi Pandya to explore the missing piece that modern health advice often overlooks: living in rhythm with your body.

Together they discuss how your circadian rhythm influences digestion, metabolism, hormones and your nervous system, why so many women wake between 2am and 3am, why feeling cold may be a sign your body is out of balance, and how slowing down can be more healing than doing more.

Nidhi also explains why warm meals support digestion better than cold smoothies, why chronic stress creates a "hot and dry" state in the body, and how simple daily habits can help you feel more energised.

If you've ever felt like you're doing everything "right" but your body still isn't responding, this conversation offers a different way of understanding health.

In this episode you'll learn:

• Why your circadian rhythm affects hormones, digestion and sleep
• The six daily rhythms Ayurveda has followed for thousands of years
• Why waking at 2-3am is more common than you think
• How stress creates heat and dryness in the body
• Why warm meals may support digestion better than cold breakfasts
• The connection between community, nervous system regulation and long-term health
• Simple ways to work with your body instead of against it

Chapters:

[00:00] Introduction

[00:51] Why women feel stuck despite doing everything right

[01:57] Why living in rhythm changes everything

[08:46] The six-part circadian rhythm explained

[09:33] Why cold breakfasts can harm digestion

[11:15] The best time to eat your biggest meal

[11:59] Why your energy crashes in the afternoon

[13:52] The ideal evening routine for better sleep

[14:52] Why 10pm-2am is your body's repair window

[16:33] Circadian rhythms, chronic illness & sleep

[17:36] Why so many women wake at 2-3am

[18:36] Stress, inflammation & the "hot and dry" body

[21:23] Perimenopause, dryness & living in alignment

[22:53] Why women need rhythm after menopause

[24:19] The health benefits of community

[30:15] The missing piece of women's health

[34:20] The truth about raw food diets

[38:33] Bioavailability: getting more nutrition from food

[39:52] Why cooking food supports gut health

[42:00] Why your body already knows what it needs

[42:48] Why so many women are always cold

[45:12] Five simple habits to improve your health

[48:42] More being. Less doing.

[50:00] Where to find Nidhi

CONNECT & LEARN MORE:

Becca Holland

You can connect with me on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube - @healthwithholland, where I share practical education on nervous system regulation, women’s health, and sustainable behaviour change.

If you enjoyed this episode, I’d really appreciate you subscribing, leaving a review, or sharing it with someone who might find it helpful. 

You’ll also find courses, resources, and more podcast episodes at: ⁠https://healthwithholland.com⁠

Nidhi Pandya

You can connect with Nidhi Pandya on Instagram at @my_ayurvedic_life, where she shares practical Ayurvedic wisdom to help you improve your digestion, hormones, sleep, nervous system and overall wellbeing through simple daily rhythms.

Nidhi is an Ayurvedic practitioner, educator and speaker, helping people reconnect with the natural rhythms of their bodies using the timeless principles of Ayurveda. Her work combines ancient wisdom with modern science to make health feel intuitive, practical and sustainable.

You can also learn more about Nidhi, her courses and her book, Your Body Already Knows, at https://www.nidhipandya.com.

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Why do so many women suddenly start waking at 3am, even when they're doing everything "right" for their sleep?

In this episode, Rebecca sits down with insomnia specialist Kathryn Pinkham to explore why broken sleep often has far less to do with sleep itself than we think. Together they unpack how stress, hormones, anxiety and the nervous system interact to create chronic sleep problems, and why traditional sleep hygiene often isn't enough to break the cycle.

Kathryn explains how poor sleep becomes conditioned over time, why our thoughts at 3am can accidentally teach the brain to stay alert, and why trying harder to sleep often makes insomnia worse. They also discuss menopause, wearable sleep trackers, nervous system regulation, CBT for insomnia, and the simple mindset shifts that can help retrain the brain for better sleep.

If you've ever dreaded bedtime, found yourself waking between 3am and 4am every night, or felt like you've tried everything without success, this episode offers a completely different perspective on what might really be keeping you awake.

This episode is for:

• Women struggling with 3am wake-ups or broken sleep
• Anyone experiencing insomnia or sleep anxiety
• Women navigating perimenopause or menopause
• People who feel they've tried every sleep tip without success
• Anyone interested in nervous system regulation and circadian health

Those wanting better sleep without becoming obsessed by sleep hygiene

CHAPTERS:

[00:00] Why 3AM Wake-Ups Become A Cycle

[01:11] Meet Insomnia Specialist Kathryn Pinkham

[03:20] What Really Keeps Poor Sleep Going

[04:45] Why Hormones Aren't The Whole Story

[08:08] The Exercise That Stops Sleep Anxiety Taking Over

[12:30] Why Sleep Trackers Can Make Insomnia Worse

[15:12] The Biggest Mistakes People Make Trying To Sleep Better

[16:00] Why Going To Bed Earlier Often Backfires

[18:37] Quality Before Quantity

[19:00] Why Perfect Sleep Hygiene Isn't The Answer

[24:50] The Hidden Role Of Stress And The Nervous System

[29:00] CBT For Insomnia And Changing Your Sleep Identity

[35:00] Learning To Cope With Poor Sleep

[37:00] Regulation, Safety And Calming The Brain

[43:00] The Problem With Rigid Evening Routines

[45:18] What Changes During Perimenopause?

[49:52] The Sleep Advice Most Women Overlook

[54:37] Kathryn's Two Biggest Sleep Tips

[55:50] Where To Find Kathryn Pinkham

CONNECT & LEARN MORE:

Becca Holland

You can connect with me on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube at @healthwithholland, where I share practical education on nervous system regulation, women's health and sustainable behaviour change.

If you enjoyed this episode, I'd really appreciate you subscribing, leaving a review, or sharing it with someone who might find it helpful.

You'll also find courses, resources and more podcast episodes at:

https://healthwithholland.com

Kathryn Pinkham

Kathryn Pinkham is an insomnia specialist and founder of The Insomnia Clinic, helping people overcome chronic insomnia using evidence-based approaches, including CBT for insomnia (CBT-I).

She specialises in helping people break the cycle of poor sleep by addressing the thoughts, behaviours and nervous system responses that keep insomnia going, particularly during periods of stress, perimenopause and menopause.

Learn more about Kathryn's work, free resources and programmes at:

https://theinsomniaclinic.co.uk

Follow Kathryn on Instagram:

@theinsomniaclinic

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Why do you keep repeating the same patterns, even when you know better?

In this powerful conversation, Rebecca sits down with renowned human behaviour expert and "Mind Architect" Peter Crone to explore the hidden beliefs that quietly shape our lives. Together they unpack why self-awareness alone is often not enough, how unconscious programming drives our decisions, and why many of us stay trapped in familiar patterns despite years of personal development work.

Peter explains how our deepest limitations are often built on beliefs we never consciously chose, why life repeatedly presents us with the same challenges until the lesson is learned, and how true freedom comes from questioning the stories we have accepted as truth.

If you've ever felt stuck, frustrated by repeating the same behaviours, or wondered why change feels harder than it should, this episode offers a completely different way of looking at yourself and your life.

This episode is for:

• Women who feel stuck in repeating the same patterns
• Anyone who has done "the work" but still struggles to create lasting change
• People interested in mindset, personal growth and behaviour change
• Those navigating self-criticism, people-pleasing or perfectionism
• Anyone ready to uncover the beliefs driving their behaviour beneath the surface
• People who want more freedom, fulfilment and self-trust

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

[00:00] Meet Peter Crone: The Mind Architect[02:15] Childhood Experiences And Human Behaviour[05:05] Why We Repeat The Same Patterns[07:00] The Hidden Prisons We Live Inside[08:45] Why Awareness Doesn't Equal Change[10:00] The Difference Between Knowing And Healing[12:30] Uncovering The Root Cause Of Limiting Beliefs[15:00] What Happens When A Core Belief Falls Away[17:00] The Fear Of Your Own Potential[19:00] Why Self-Improvement Often Falls Short[21:00] Identity, Conditioning And Personal Freedom[24:20] Why Change Can Become Another Distraction[26:50] Emotional Triggers And Personal Responsibility[30:00] Why Today's Pain Often Comes From The Past[33:00] Relationships As Mirrors For Healing[35:00] Acceptance, Surrender And Life's Challenges[39:00] Self-Forgiveness And Trusting Your Path[42:00] Rewiring Your Internal Operating System[44:00] Vertical Growth vs Linear Success[46:40] The Radio Frequency Analogy[48:05] Environment, Identity And New Possibilities[49:51] Where To Find Peter Crone

CONNECT & LEARN MORE:

Becca Holland

You can connect with me on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube - @healthwithholland, where I share practical education on nervous system regulation, women’s health, and sustainable behaviour change.

If you enjoyed this episode, I’d really appreciate you subscribing, leaving a review, or sharing it with someone who might find it helpful. 

You’ll also find courses, resources, and more podcast episodes at: https://healthwithholland.com

Peter Crone

You can connect with Peter Crone on Instagram at ⁠@petercrone⁠, where he shares insights on mindset, human behaviour, personal freedom, and overcoming the subconscious beliefs that keep us stuck.

Known as The Mind Architect, Peter works with individuals, entrepreneurs, professional athletes and organisations around the world, helping people identify and break free from the limiting beliefs that shape their lives and behaviour.

You can also learn more about Peter's work, events, courses and coaching at ⁠https://www.petercrone.com⁠.

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In this episode, Becca is joined by clinical psychologist, eating disorder specialist and author Dr Anna Colton to discuss how parents can support children to develop a healthy, balanced and shame-free relationship with food.Together they explore why food restriction often backfires, how parental anxiety influences children's eating behaviours, the hidden impact of diet culture, and why helping children trust their own hunger and fullness cues may be one of the most important life skills we can teach them.This conversation offers a refreshing and practical perspective on raising confident eaters without fear, guilt or food rules.

This episode is for:

• Parents who want to raise children with a healthy relationship with food
• Anyone worried about sugar, treats and ultra-processed foods
• Parents navigating food with grandparents, schools and social situations
• Women who recognise their own history of dieting or disordered eating influencing how they approach food at home
• Anyone wanting to break free from diet culture and food anxiety

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

[00:00] Clip & Intro

[01:25] Meet Dr Anna Colton

[02:46] Why Food Labels Backfire

[05:59] Setting Neutral Boundaries

[07:34] Sweet Tooth Stories

[10:21] Grandparents, Sweets & Treats

[14:37] Moving Beyond Black-And-White Thinking

[18:15] The Problem With Diet Culture

[20:30] Hunger Cues From Birth

[23:13] Food Rewards & Restrictions

[28:02] Reintroducing Sweets At Home

[30:25] Food Availability & Nutrition

[31:36] Hunger, Snacks & Meal Timing

[33:03] Appetite Changes During Growth

[34:37] Why Food Bans Backfire

[38:02] Reintroducing Treats Without Fear

[41:06] Parental Anxiety And Modeling

[43:49] Repairing Food Conversations

[50:10] Diet Culture & Children's Body Image

[54:09] Building Self-Worth Beyond Appearance

[55:33] Where To Find Dr Anna Colton

CONNECT & LEARN MORE:

Becca Holland

You can connect with me on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube - @healthwithholland, where I share practical education on nervous system regulation, women’s health, and sustainable behaviour change.You’ll also find courses, resources, and more podcast episodes at: https://healthwithholland.com

Dr Anna Colton

Dr Anna Colton is a UK Clinical Psychologist, eating disorder specialist, speaker and author who helps families build healthier relationships with food and body image. You can connect with her here:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drannacolton/
• Podcast: Chew On This with Dr Anna Colton https://open.spotify.com/show/47XsrU5nLvtPRFc9IvaeJj?si=bec70ff6b93849e5
• Book: How To Talk To Children About Food
• Website: https://drannacolton.com.

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In this episode, Becca is joined by functional medicine physician Dr Christine Maren to unpack what is really happening in the female body during perimenopause.

Together they explore why perimenopause often acts as an “unmasking” phase, revealing underlying issues like thyroid dysfunction, autoimmune disease, gut imbalances, histamine intolerance, chronic stress and nervous system dysregulation that may have been building quietly for years.

They discuss the powerful connection between hormones, gut health, the immune system and emotional suppression, and why so many women are being told their symptoms are “normal” when their bodies are clearly asking for support.

This conversation also dives into:

• Hashimoto’s and thyroid dysfunction in midlife women
• Histamine intolerance and why wine suddenly affects you differently
• The gut-thyroid-hormone connection
• Why under-eating and over-exercising backfire in perimenopause
• The impact of chronic stress, people pleasing and emotional suppression on female health
• Why women need more nourishment, muscle and rest in midlife
• How to stop ignoring the signals your body is sending you

If you’ve been feeling exhausted, inflamed, anxious, disconnected from yourself or like your body suddenly “changed overnight”, this episode will help you understand why.

Episode Highlights

[0:00] Why Perimenopause “Unmasks” Hidden Health Issues

[2:05] Why Modern Women Are Hitting Burnout Earlier

[3:27] You Do NOT Have To Suffer Through Perimenopause

[5:05] Fertility, Hormones & Thyroid Problems In Midlife

[6:19] Autoimmune Disease & Hashimoto’s In Women Explained

[8:18] Chronic Stress, Trauma & Systemic Inflammation

[10:08] The Gut-Hormone-Immune System Connection

[12:18] Why Quick Fixes Rarely Solve Chronic Symptoms

[13:54] High Functioning Women & Hidden Burnout

[15:40] The Pressure Women Feel To “Do Everything”

[18:47] Emotional Suppression, Stress & Autoimmune Disease

[20:23] Why Women’s Symptoms Are Often Dismissed

[22:09] Thyroid Medication, T3, T4 & Root Causes Explained

[26:26] IBS, SIBO & The Missing Gut Health Conversation

[29:07] Histamine Intolerance In Perimenopause Explained

[32:22] Alcohol, Sleep Problems & Hormone Health

[35:03] Why Women Gain Weight In Perimenopause

[37:35] The Truth About Carbs, Metabolism & Thyroid Health

[40:22] Fatigue, Under-Eating & Slow Metabolism In Women

[43:06] The Best Exercise & Nutrition Approach For Midlife Women

[45:20] Resentment, Boundaries & Female Burnout

[48:39] Why Perimenopause Requires A Different Approach To Health

[52:53] The First Steps If You Don’t Feel Like Yourself Anymore

CONNECT & LEARN MORE:

You can connect with Becca on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube - @healthwithholland https://www.instagram.com/healthwithholland/, where I share practical education on nervous system regulation, women’s health, and sustainable behaviour change.

If you enjoyed this episode, I’d really appreciate you subscribing, leaving a review, or sharing it with someone who might find it helpful.

You’ll also find courses, resources, and more podcast episodes at: https://healthwithholland.com

You can connect with Dr Christine Maren on Instagram at @drchristinemaren, where she shares education on women’s hormones, thyroid health, gut health, functional medicine and midlife wellness.

You can also learn more about her work, courses and podcast at https://drchristinemaren.com

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