When you are going through a difficult time in your life, let me ask you…what are the dominant thoughts that fill your mind? Do you wait for the other shoe to drop? Do you feel tentative and hesitant? Do you second guess yourself when making decisions? Do you feel unbalanced? And does all of this create exhausted days and sleepless nights?

Today we are going to answer the question… how can you find that place of inner peace and inner power when you are going through the storms of life?

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


Together, we will unpack:

• What peace of mind is and how to achieve it
• How Holly’s snarky comment became a true and powerful statement
• Taking action after acceptance
• The power that comes from peace and gratitude

Mentioned Resources:

Episode 27: My Breast Cancer Story
Episode 21: Acceptance

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 ever been cold? Like really cold and you weren’t able to warm up? Different question, same concept. Have you ever felt that you were in a place in your life like things aren’t working out? And you want to warm up to gratitude, but you aren’t quite sure where to begin?

In today's episode, we are going to answer the question… what is the one thing that you can do today to help you warm up to gratitude?

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


Together we unpack:

• Holly shares a real-life situation where she protected and comforted herself
• Understanding how gratitude becomes like thermal layers providing warmth during storms of life
• How gratitude helps build mental strength in difficult times and reduces your stress response

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 ever looked at life or your situation from a place of negativity or defeat? Do you feel like nothing will ever change, or is this how things are going to be for the rest of your life? Maybe all you want to do is just avoid the situation. 

Today we are going to answer the question… what is the one thing that you can do to reframe this negativity?

The answer is powerful. It involves a pop tart, and I think it's going to surprise you.


Together we unpack:

• A story about my Pug, Hannibal (1:37)
• Life and Hannibal’s Pop-Tart obsession (5:17)
• Swapping dread with curiosity and play (6:11)

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 ever thought that your level of overwhelm was too overwhelming? That no matter how much you have things planned out, that a competing priority always takes over and always seems to win?

Today we are going to answer the question… how can you take back control of your life when all of the competing priorities and agendas take over.

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


Together we unpack:

• Juggling all of the plates. (1:40)
• What to do when competing agendas take over. (4:30)
• The color-coded schedule that defines importance. (5:25)
• The Clean Sock Agenda. (7:15)
• Is it REALLY a problem? (8:15)

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 Part 3 of a 3-part series where we are going to go on a journey into the basics of meditation. Because meditation can be difficult, especially in the beginning. And it’s easy to become quickly frustrated and to just give up.

If that sounds like you, if you’re like… yeah… I’ve tried meditation and just can’t do it. Or you could never get into it for whatever reason, then this episode (and the episodes from the last 2 weeks) are for you.

For today, Part 3 of this 3-part series, we are going to answer the question, is it possible to reap the benefits of traditional meditation in a shorter and more non-traditional manner? And in doing so, I will share the 6 Phase Meditation Method, how it actually works, and how it can change your life. 


Together we unpack:

• Busting the myths of meditation (2:20)
• How can you reap the benefits of meditation in less time? (3:39)
• Your introduction to Vishen Lakhiani’s 6 Phase Meditation process (5:29)
• The six phases and what they focus on (9:24)
• Combining the six phases with gratitude (13:17)

Mentioned Resources:

Meditation Resources
Episode 49: Why is it So Difficult to Meditate? - Part 1
Episode 50: Top 3 Meditation Myths That Might be Holding You Back 

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 Part 2 of a 3-part series where we are going to go on a journey into the basics of meditation. Because meditation can be difficult, especially in the beginning. And it’s easy to become quickly frustrated and to just give up.

If that sounds like you, if you’re like… yeah… I’ve tried meditation and just can’t do it. Or you could never get into it for whatever reason, then this episode (and last week’s episode and next week’s episode) are for you. And if you do meditate, and want to deepen your practice, then I encourage you to listen as well, because on the third part of this series, I am going to introduce you to a new concept that may actually change the way you practice meditation – for the better.

So for today, Part 2 of this series, we are going to answer the question, what are the top 3 myths about meditation that might be holding you back… AND we are totally going to bust these myths and share the truth.


Together we unpack:

• How long do you actually need to meditate for it to be effective? (4:44)
• Who is meditation for, and will it help you? (8:39)
• Meditating with a chronic health condition. (11:03)
• Busting the myths and moving forward. (13:27)

Mentioned Resources:

Meditation Resources
Episode 49: Why is it So Difficult to Meditate? - Part 1

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.

Meditation can be difficult, especially in the beginning, and it's easy to become quickly frustrated or to just give up. This episode is part one of a three-part series where you're going to go on a journey into the basics of meditation. If that sounds like you, this episode, and the next two episodes are for you!

In this episode, we are going to answer the question... why is it so difficult to meditate?

The answer is powerful, and I think it's going to surprise you.


Together we unpack:

• The misconception that people with chronic illness can’t meditate. (2:18)
• Hitting rock bottom - 3 times. (4:50)
• Why meditation is essential when your body is in a disease state. (6:58)
• Understanding our brain and brain waves. (8:50)
• The benefits of meditation. (10:57)
• Three reasons meditation can be difficult. (11:42)

Mentioned Resources:

Meditation Resources
Episode 41: Welcome to Gratitude Builds Fortitude. Your Journey Begins Here.
Episode 47: If Nothing Changes, Then Nothing Changes. 

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.

It’s easy to get in your own head and begin to panic when you hear your diagnosis. Maybe you are panicking even before you have answers. I know what that panic feels like, and so does my special guest.

In this episode,  Dr. Veronique Desaulniers, also known as Dr. V., will answer the question... what are the seven essentials that you can implement in your daily life to help you prevent breast cancer, and if you're a survivor to help you minimize your risk of recurrence, so that you never have to fear breast cancer again?

Dr. Veronique Desaulniers, better known as Dr. V is the founder of Breast Cancer Conqueror®, and the 7 Essentials System®, and co-founder of the My Breast Friend™. Her signature process has empowered women in over 60 countries around the world. Her mission is to "change lives, one breast at a time."

Dr. V has personally conquered breast cancer twice, which gives her an empathetic perspective to understand other women facing a healing journey. Her signature book, Heal Breast Cancer Naturally is a #1 Amazon best seller in 10 categories and in 5 countries. Dr. V has been featured in the world-renowned Truth About Cancer Docu-Series and TTAC Live stages as well as many other stages, summits and podcasts.


Together we unpack:

• Introducing Dr. V and her incredible journey. (1:10)
• How you can incorporate a natural approach to healing. (6:12)
• How you can diminish the fear of recurrence. (10:51)
• The Seven Essentials System. (13:59)
• Why healing emotional wounds is so important. (21:41)
• The importance of biological dentistry. (23:40)
• Keeping a pulse on your health. (31:45)
• Learn more about Dr. V’s book and program. (35:35)

Connect with Dr. Veronique Desaulniers:

How to Survive and Thrive with Breast Cancer
Book - Heal Breast Cancer Naturally: 7 Essential Steps to Beating Breast Cancer
Website
Facebook
Instagram
Breast Cancer Conquerer Podcast

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.

We’ve all heard the quote about the definition of insanity is doing the same thing and expecting different results. Sometimes the obvious is hiding in plain sight. And sometimes the obvious is the monster under our bed.

In this episode, we are going to answer the question… what does it mean for your health when nothing changes?

How do we get there? Well, let me show you.


Together we unpack:

• An irony on top of an irony. (1:24)
• Looking out for life lessons - where are they? (4:30)
• When nothing changes - does nothing really change? Or is it something else? (5:25)
• The dismissive “just”... complete with the accompanying eye roll. (9:38)

Mentioned Resources:

Episode 27: My Breast Cancer Story

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.

What if I told you there was a different way to look at your healing journey, especially if you feel like your prescriptions and protocols only got you so far, and you’ve plateaued? 

In this episode, we are going to answer the question… how can you fill the cracks for better overall health and wellbeing? What does the concept even mean? And what are the tools to help you get there?

How do we get there? Well, let me show you.


Together we unpack:

• How do you piece your life back together? (1:59)
• What does a "broken" body look like? (2:56)
• How to address the root cause to start healing. (4:12)
• What happens when you give back through gratitude. (6:18)

Mentioned Resources:

Episode 40: I Never Asked for This to Happen
Episode 43: I've Tried Everything and Nothing Works. This is Why.

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.