If you are struggling with your autoimmune disease, and you are ready to find some better balance, you are not alone. On today’s episode, my guest will answer the question… how can you master finding balance in your life when you have an autoimmune disease?

The answer is powerful, it involves protecting what is most important to you, and I think it’s going to surprise you.

My guest today is Michele Spring. Michele is an autoimmune health coach who blends using diet, lifestyle, and mindset to help you live a full life and feel great despite autoimmune disease. She is a very dear friend and one of my business besties. What I love about her message is that it goes beyond just nutrition to incorporate an entire mind-body approach. 


Together, we will unpack:

• Michele Spring shares her experience with Hashimoto's and celiac disease
• Michele's journey to diagnosis and healing
• Flare-ups as they relate to an Ironman participant
• Do stress management techniques like Qigong, yoga, and walking REALLY help?
• The disconnect between the Western medical system and holistic root causes
• Lifestyle changes for long-lasting improvements
• Shedding your high-achieving identity

Connect with Michele:

Get Michele's Thriving on Paleo Freebie Library
Follow Michele Spring and Thriving on Paleo on Instagram
Follow Michele Spring and Thriving on Paleo on YouTube
Learn more about The Autoimmune Collective

Connect with Holly:

▶️ FREE TRAINING - THE PSYCHOLOGY-BASED METHOD TO OUTSMART EMOTIONAL EATING IN 10 DAYS - https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/hollybertone

▶️ FREE EMOTIONAL EATING PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE - https://pinkfortitude.mykajabi.com/weight-quiz

▶️ Follow Holly Bertone on Instagram - @holly.bertone

▶️ More resources for Your Midlife Comeback Story - yourcomeback.coach

If today's episode resonated with you, be sure to hit the follow button where you are listening and also tap those 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and leave a great review because it would mean so much to me to hang out with you every week and because it will also help to get this podcast and message out to more listeners!

Weight Loss Forensics is brought to you in partnership with Leah Bryant Co.

Have you listened to Episode 63, The 4 Keys to Midlife Fitness? It was a guest episode with Cam Allen and I’m jumping on today to share some bonus reflections with you that we didn’t get a chance to talk about. So be sure to listen to that episode first if you haven’t already.


Together, we will unpack:

• Reflections on an interview with Cam Allen in Episode 63
• Committing to honoring the body's need for rest
• Holly shares the concept of movement in place of exercise
• What our bodies really need in midlife

Mentioned Resources:

Episode 63: The 4 Keys to Midlife Fitness

Connect with Holly:

▶️ FREE TRAINING - THE PSYCHOLOGY-BASED METHOD TO OUTSMART EMOTIONAL EATING IN 10 DAYS - https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/hollybertone

▶️ FREE EMOTIONAL EATING PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE - https://pinkfortitude.mykajabi.com/weight-quiz

▶️ Follow Holly Bertone on Instagram - @holly.bertone

▶️ More resources for Your Midlife Comeback Story - yourcomeback.coach

If today's episode resonated with you, be sure to hit the follow button where you are listening and also tap those 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and leave a great review because it would mean so much to me to hang out with you every week and because it will also help to get this podcast and message out to more listeners!

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If you consider yourself in midlife, then listen up. On today’s episode, my guest is going to answer the question… why do you need to shift the way you view exercise in midlife?

The answer is powerful, it involves being kinder and gentler on your body, and I think it’s going to surprise you.

My guest today is Cam Allen. Cam is a fitness and health coach who helps women in perimenopause/menopause build muscle and improve their metabolisms so that they can thrive during midlife. She is the co-host of the Midlife Mommas Podcast, Creator of Midlife Muscle and Move the Dial-fitness and health programs specifically designed for midlife women.

I’m excited for you to listen to this interview and always remember to check with a licensed practitioner prior to beginning or changing your fitness routine.


Together, we will unpack:

• Cam Allen shares the 4 keys to midlife fitness
• Why rest and recovery is more important in midlife
• How you can experiment and try different approaches to exercise and fitness
• The importance of adjusting midlife exercise for the body
• Cam shares her experience with midlife changes
• Health considerations and timings of exercise

Connect with Cam Allen:

Learn more about the Midlife Muscle and Metabolism Challenge
Listen to the Midlife Mommas Podcast
Follow Hey Momma Cam on Instagram
Follow Hey Momma Cam on TikTok

Connect with Holly:

▶️ FREE TRAINING - THE PSYCHOLOGY-BASED METHOD TO OUTSMART EMOTIONAL EATING IN 10 DAYS - https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/hollybertone

▶️ FREE EMOTIONAL EATING PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE - https://pinkfortitude.mykajabi.com/weight-quiz

▶️ Follow Holly Bertone on Instagram - @holly.bertone

▶️ More resources for Your Midlife Comeback Story - yourcomeback.coach

If today's episode resonated with you, be sure to hit the follow button where you are listening and also tap those 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and leave a great review because it would mean so much to me to hang out with you every week and because it will also help to get this podcast and message out to more listeners!

Weight Loss Forensics is brought to you in partnership with Leah Bryant Co.

On today’s episode, we are going to answer the question… why is the lack of gratitude the root cause of all suffering?

The answer is powerful, it involves an unexpected lunch guest, and I think it’s going to surprise you. 

So… let’s get started. 


Together, we will unpack:

• Why the lack of gratitude is the root cause of all suffering
• A weird comparison between negativity and an unexpected lunch guest
• Wallace D Wattles’ definition of poverty
• Strategies for becoming happier & more fulfilled
• Unpack Cicero's quote on gratitude
• Dealing with choice and difficult emotions
• The science behind the relationship between gratitude and happiness

Mentioned Resources:

Episode 39 - It's OK to Not be Ok
Episode 57 - Waking Up on the Wrong Side of Gratitude

Connect with Holly:

▶️ FREE TRAINING - THE PSYCHOLOGY-BASED METHOD TO OUTSMART EMOTIONAL EATING IN 10 DAYS - https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/hollybertone

▶️ FREE EMOTIONAL EATING PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE - https://pinkfortitude.mykajabi.com/weight-quiz

▶️ Follow Holly Bertone on Instagram - @holly.bertone

▶️ More resources for Your Midlife Comeback Story - yourcomeback.coach

If today's episode resonated with you, be sure to hit the follow button where you are listening and also tap those 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and leave a great review because it would mean so much to me to hang out with you every week and because it will also help to get this podcast and message out to more listeners!

Weight Loss Forensics is brought to you in partnership with Leah Bryant Co.

Have you listened to Episode 60, Stacking the Deck So That Life Can Happen FOR You? It was a guest episode with Amy Stark and I’m jumping on today to share some bonus reflections with you. Be sure to listen to that episode first if you haven’t already. Amy spent a few minutes, in the beginning, sharing about her new journey with ice baths and the concept of "being pushed into the pond."

Today's episode is some bonus reflections from that episode!


Together, we will unpack:

• How you can still experience an intimate connection with Holly even as more guests will be on this show. 
• Reflections on an interview with Amy Stark in Episode 60
• How to overcome fear in the face of difficult and uncomfortable situations
• How Holly overcame unfamiliar experiences and how this all ties together.

Mentioned Resources:

Episode 60: Stacking the Deck So That Life Happens FOR You with Amy Stark

Connect with Holly:

▶️ FREE TRAINING - THE PSYCHOLOGY-BASED METHOD TO OUTSMART EMOTIONAL EATING IN 10 DAYS - https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/hollybertone

▶️ FREE EMOTIONAL EATING PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE - https://pinkfortitude.mykajabi.com/weight-quiz

▶️ Follow Holly Bertone on Instagram - @holly.bertone

▶️ More resources for Your Midlife Comeback Story - yourcomeback.coach

If today's episode resonated with you, be sure to hit the follow button where you are listening and also tap those 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and leave a great review because it would mean so much to me to hang out with you every week and because it will also help to get this podcast and message out to more listeners!

Weight Loss Forensics is brought to you in partnership with Leah Bryant Co.

Today is a very special episode of the Gratitude Builds Fortitude Podcast. We are celebrating our one year podcast anniversary, and I wanted to bring on a meaningful guest for you.

On today’s episode, my guest is going to answer the question… how can you start to make the shift of life happening for you, instead of to you.

The answer is powerful, it involves some ice, and I think it’s going to surprise you.

My guest today is Amy Stark. Amy is a Transformation Specialist and the host of The Stark Transformation Show. For over a decade, Amy has been teaching others how to master their life and energy with the most cutting-edge tools and techniques.

More importantly, Amy is one of my best friends on this planet, and she was the one who has helped me through some very dark times in my life through her coaching and energy healing practice.


Together, we will unpack:

• Celebrating the one-year podcast anniversary of Gratitude Builds Fortitude
• How Amy survived an Ice Bath and what that means to embrace challenges and difficult situations
• What Amy’s gratitude practice actually looks like and how it changed her life
• How being grateful for what you have can lead to positive change
• The importance of checking in with yourself and taking responsibility
• The importance of connecting with our inner child and being playful

Connect with Amy:

Listen to the Stark Transformation Show Podcast
Follow Amy and Stark Transformation on Instagram
Follow Amy and Stark Transformation on Facebook
Learn more about Amy and Stark Transformation

Connect with Holly:

▶️ FREE TRAINING - THE PSYCHOLOGY-BASED METHOD TO OUTSMART EMOTIONAL EATING IN 10 DAYS - https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/hollybertone

▶️ FREE EMOTIONAL EATING PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE - https://pinkfortitude.mykajabi.com/weight-quiz

▶️ Follow Holly Bertone on Instagram - @holly.bertone

▶️ More resources for Your Midlife Comeback Story - yourcomeback.coach

If today's episode resonated with you, be sure to hit the follow button where you are listening and also tap those 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and leave a great review because it would mean so much to me to hang out with you every week and because it will also help to get this podcast and message out to more listeners!

Weight Loss Forensics is brought to you in partnership with Leah Bryant Co.

In today’s episode, we will answer the question… how can you listen and receive the quiet voice of provision?

The answer is powerful, it involves a popsicle, and I think it’s going to surprise you.


Together, we will unpack:

• How we are all connected.
• The power of kindness and provision in unforeseen situations.
• The importance and impact of trusting God's provision.
• How taking action on small cues can make a big difference.

Connect with Holly:

▶️ FREE TRAINING - THE PSYCHOLOGY-BASED METHOD TO OUTSMART EMOTIONAL EATING IN 10 DAYS - https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/hollybertone

▶️ FREE EMOTIONAL EATING PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE - https://pinkfortitude.mykajabi.com/weight-quiz

▶️ Follow Holly Bertone on Instagram - @holly.bertone

▶️ More resources for Your Midlife Comeback Story - yourcomeback.coach

If today's episode resonated with you, be sure to hit the follow button where you are listening and also tap those 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and leave a great review because it would mean so much to me to hang out with you every week and because it will also help to get this podcast and message out to more listeners!

Weight Loss Forensics is brought to you in partnership with Leah Bryant Co.

Have you said or heard someone else say that their diagnosis or their disease is not their fault?

Today we are going to answer the question… is anyone or anything really at fault for those health challenges? And… why or why not?

The answer is powerful, it involves a stop sign and some Zombies, and I think it’s going to surprise you. 


Together, we will unpack:

• The power of taking responsibility in difficult situations.
• How to make positive changes and achieve epic growth despite challenging circumstances.
• Do you experience the challenges of placing blame vs. accepting responsibility?
• How you can achieve success through faith, bravery, and baby steps.
• How to recognize when it's time to take responsibility, and the benefits of accepting responsibility.

Mentioned Resources:

Episode 27 - My Breast Cancer Story
Episode 33 - My Journey with Autoimmune Disease, Hashimoto's, and Chronic Fatigue

Connect with Holly:

▶️ FREE TRAINING - THE PSYCHOLOGY-BASED METHOD TO OUTSMART EMOTIONAL EATING IN 10 DAYS - https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/hollybertone

▶️ FREE EMOTIONAL EATING PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE - https://pinkfortitude.mykajabi.com/weight-quiz

▶️ Follow Holly Bertone on Instagram - @holly.bertone

▶️ More resources for Your Midlife Comeback Story - yourcomeback.coach

If today's episode resonated with you, be sure to hit the follow button where you are listening and also tap those 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and leave a great review because it would mean so much to me to hang out with you every week and because it will also help to get this podcast and message out to more listeners!

Weight Loss Forensics is brought to you in partnership with Leah Bryant Co.

Does it feel weird for a Gratitude and Mindset Coach to give you permission NOT to feel grateful about anything?

Today we are going to answer the question… what should you do when you wake up in a bad mood, aka the wrong side of gratitude?

The answer is powerful, it involves marinating in your own misery, and I think it’s going to surprise you. 


Together, we will unpack:

• The domino effect of a bad day and the real impact this has.
• Holly shares how even a mindset coach can marinate in misery.
• How you can reset and shift when you are stressed.
• What happens to your decision-making ability when you are in a state of stress?

Connect with Holly:

▶️ FREE TRAINING - THE PSYCHOLOGY-BASED METHOD TO OUTSMART EMOTIONAL EATING IN 10 DAYS - https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/hollybertone

▶️ FREE EMOTIONAL EATING PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE - https://pinkfortitude.mykajabi.com/weight-quiz

▶️ Follow Holly Bertone on Instagram - @holly.bertone

▶️ More resources for Your Midlife Comeback Story - yourcomeback.coach

If today's episode resonated with you, be sure to hit the follow button where you are listening and also tap those 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and leave a great review because it would mean so much to me to hang out with you every week and because it will also help to get this podcast and message out to more listeners!

Weight Loss Forensics is brought to you in partnership with Leah Bryant Co.

When that diagnosis comes out of the blue, or the difficulties in life keep coming at you, do you feel like you are always starting at zero? Like every day it’s back to square one and you can never get ahead?

Today we are going to answer the question… how can you be more prepared to get through this difficult situation?

The answer is powerful, it involves a 3-week road trip, and I think it’s going to surprise you. 


Together, we will unpack:

• Holly’s 2008 wild west adventure and the unexpected life lesson.
• The importance of identifying your life skills and knowing how to utilize them.
• How can you be prepared to figure out any situation that you are faced with?
• What to do when you feel like you are starting at zero after receiving a diagnosis.
• Trigger warning: 4:45 - 6:20

Connect with Holly:

▶️ FREE TRAINING - THE PSYCHOLOGY-BASED METHOD TO OUTSMART EMOTIONAL EATING IN 10 DAYS - https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/hollybertone

▶️ FREE EMOTIONAL EATING PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE - https://pinkfortitude.mykajabi.com/weight-quiz

▶️ Follow Holly Bertone on Instagram - @holly.bertone

▶️ More resources for Your Midlife Comeback Story - yourcomeback.coach

If today's episode resonated with you, be sure to hit the follow button where you are listening and also tap those 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and leave a great review because it would mean so much to me to hang out with you every week and because it will also help to get this podcast and message out to more listeners!

Weight Loss Forensics is brought to you in partnership with Leah Bryant Co.