Do you ever feel like you're constantly punishing yourself with food and exercise? Do you find yourself justifying a treat because you worked out earlier, or forcing yourself to eat a salad to make up for indulging the night before? If this sounds familiar, it's time to redefine your relationship with diet and exercise.     But there's good news: by shifting your perspective and focusing on how your choices make you feel instead of what they "earn" you, you can build a lifestyle that truly supports your wellbeing. I'll share practical strategies for breaking free from the diet-and-exercise trap and finding joy in the journey. Get ready to make peace with food and fitness once and for all!     Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://carriehollandmd.com/134

Do you dread the idea of dieting because it feels like an exercise in deprivation and misery? Are you convinced that losing weight means giving up all your favorite foods and feeling hungry all the time? I'm here to tell you that it doesn't have to be that way.     Get ready to challenge your beliefs about dieting and discover a new approach to weight loss - one that allows you to eat foods you love, honor your hunger cues, and build a foundation for long-term success. With the right tools and mindset, you can make this journey work for you in a way that feels good both physically and mentally. Let's get started!     Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://carriehollandmd.com/133

Do you feel pressure to make big, sweeping changes in your life every January 1st? Are you tired of setting New Year's resolutions only to crash and burn a few weeks later? What if I told you the secret to lasting change is actually starting small?

 

Tune in this week to discover why the go-big-or-go-home mentality backfires when it comes to building new habits. By setting micro-goals and gradually building on your success, you will create a positive feedback loop that fuels long-term progress toward anything you want to create in your life. 

 

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://carriehollandmd.com/132

Do you want to make a change to your habits but don't know where to start? Are you tired of setting health and fitness goals but not achieving them? What if I told you that there are just three things you need to succeed at any habit change?

 

Tune in this week to discover three non-negotiables for successfully changing or creating new habits to support your health and fitness in the coming year. 

 

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://carriehollandmd.com/131

Join me as we explore why women often bear a disproportionate share of the holiday mental load and how striving for holiday perfection can lead to burnout and resentment. It’s time to unpack the myth of the perfect holiday. I'll share some insights I've gained from coaching clients who are trying to do it all and do it flawlessly. But spoiler alert - perfect holidays are a fantasy, not reality.

 

On today’s episode, I offer a reality check on what really matters to you during the holidays and pose some key questions to help you get clear on what's most important to you. Get ready to ditch the pressure to perform and discover a more joyful approach to the holiday season.

 

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://carriehollandmd.com/130

Are you feeling the pull to give up on your healthy habits and pick back up January 1st? With all the holiday parties, travel, and endless to-do lists, it's easy to fall into the all-bets-are-off mentality. But what if this could be the year you maintain your healthy habits and still enjoy all the festivities?

 

Tune in this week to discover how to navigate the challenges of the holiday season while still taking care of yourself. I bust the common myths that may be holding you back from staying on track, and I share practical strategies for sticking with your habits, even when things get busy. 

 

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://carriehollandmd.com/129

Do you struggle with food cravings that seem to control your eating decisions during the holidays? Are you tired of feeling powerless when faced with your favorite sugary festive treats? What if there was a way to manage your cravings at this time of year without just fighting or ignoring them?

 

Tune in this week to adopt a new perspective on food cravings and get a toolkit of techniques to help you navigate them. You'll discover how to prove to yourself that you are in charge of your eating decisions, not your brain, and you’ll learn how to exercise this authority in every food decision you make. 

 

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://carriehollandmd.com/128

There is some serious science behind the benefits of intentional gratitude. As we head into Thanksgiving and the Holiday season, I want to give you a new perspective on the power of gratitude and show you how an intentional gratitude practice will up-level your health and fitness.

 

Tune in today to learn practical ways to incorporate gratitude into your daily life, backed by research. I explore how gratitude can reduce anxiety and depression, improve sleep, boost immunity, and even help you eat healthier and exercise more. 

 

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://carriehollandmd.com/127

Are you ready for the disruption of the holiday season? I know this time of year can be stressful, especially if you're trying to eat better, exercise more, or establish healthier habits. It's easy to feel like the holidays are a potential obstacle to your wellness goals.

 

Tune in this week to get my top tips for eating, moving, and thinking during the holidays. My goal is to help you walk into the season feeling prepared and confident, so you can maintain your wellness and start the new year feeling proud of how you managed yourself, instead of feeling like you need a crash diet.

 

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://carriehollandmd.com/126

Have you ever wondered what realizations you might have when you start changing your habits? What surprising discoveries might you make about yourself and the process of transformation? There are definitely some recurring themes and insights from my clients as they've done the work of changing their habits, and that’s what today’s episode is all about.

 

Tune in this week to dive into the sometimes surprising, sometimes challenging, but always enlightening realizations that come with doing the real work of habit change. From the power of planning to the importance of mindset, you'll come away with a new perspective on what it really takes to transform your life.

 

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://carriehollandmd.com/125