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Welcome to this special series, The 12 Days of Gratitude. Whether you are counting down to Christmas or you have a different faith, religion, or spiritual path, I encourage you to join me over the next 12 days, from December 13-24, where you will get short doses of inspiration to help you look at life from a totally different perspective.

Today is Day 3, we are going to look at gratitude alongside your healing journey.

Get your FREE 12 Days of Gratitude Journal Prompts and follow along every day!

Mentioned Resources:

Get your FREE 12 Days of Gratitude Journal Prompts and follow along every day!

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.

Welcome to this special series, The 12 Days of Gratitude. Whether you are counting down to Christmas or you have a different faith, religion, or spiritual path, I encourage you to join me over the next 12 days, from December 13-24, where you will get short doses of inspiration to help you look at life from a totally different perspective.

Today is Day 2, we are going to look at gratitude to help you find your North Star.

Get your FREE 12 Days of Gratitude Journal Prompts and follow along every day!

Mentioned Resources:

Get your FREE 12 Days of Gratitude Journal Prompts and follow along every day!

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.

Welcome to this special series, The 12 Days of Gratitude. Whether you are counting down to Christmas or you have a different faith, religion, or spiritual path, I encourage you to join me over the next 12 days, from December 13-24, where you will get short doses of inspiration to help you look at life from a totally different perspective.

Today is Day 1, we are going to look at gratitude alongside your faith, religion, or spiritual practice.

Get your FREE 12 Days of Gratitude Journal Prompts and follow along every day!

Mentioned Resources:

Get your FREE 12 Days of Gratitude Journal Prompts and follow along every day!

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 you’ve tried everything and nothing works? It's frustrating to hear your doctor say that your labs are normal or that nothing is wrong with you or when they shrug their shoulders and just give up. If you feel like you've been to every doctor and tried every prescription and protocol, but nothing is moving the needle to improve your health, this episode is for you. In this episode, we uncover what you are supposed to do when you've tried everything and nothing works. 

The answer is powerful, and it is going to surprise you!

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


Together we unpack:

• I didn’t ask for this to happen. (2:37)
• The frustrating journey from doctor to doctor. (3:15)
• Our culture’s expectation of a quick fix. (7:26)
• What happens when you choose to heal every single day? (9:25)

Mentioned Resources:

12 Days of Gratitude
Part 1 - Episode 40 - I Never Asked for This to Happen

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 this gratitude thing actually work? Most people have misconceptions about the life-altering power of gratitude, and rightfully so. You can’t see it, and you can't touch it. It’s just out there for us to somehow figure out. In this episode, we are going to answer the question… what is the myth? And what is the fact?

I think the answers are gonna surprise you.

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


 Together we unpack:

• Is gratitude too “woo woo”? (1:50)
• Why does everyone keep telling you to make a list? (3:12)
• How does gratitude work with your religion, faith, or spiritual practice? (5:24)
• Being grateful is being human. (7:17)
• Can you receive instant happiness when practicing gratitude? (8:29)
• How does gratitude work during times of adversity? (9:58)
• Is journaling the only way to achieve results when practicing gratitude? (11:53)
• How you can begin to practice gratitude on your own. (12:51)
• You ARE worthy of love and gratitude. (14:27)

Mentioned Resources:

Episode 24: Will You Actually Benefit from Making a List of 3 Things You are Grateful For?
Episode 39: It's OK to Not be OK. Or is it?

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.

Do you think gratitude is just making a list of three things or saying that you're grateful for something and moving on? If this sounds like you, you're missing out on what gratitude really is and what it can do to change your life completely. In this episode, we will answer the question, ‘what exactly does it mean to build gratitude with fortitude?’ and discuss how you can use this as your new superpower on your healing journey.

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


Together we unpack:

• Life before my diagnosis (2:08)
• My 39th birthday “gift” of breast cancer (2:52)
• A Hashimoto’s diagnosis and a dismissive doctor (7:08)
• What rock bottom #3 looked like and why it was so different (8:25)
• What I did differently to start moving the needle (and you can do this too!) (12:47)
• Life lessons from Mama Fortitude (14:40)
• Connecting the dots - and why it didn't work the first time (15:55)
• How you can start to put the puzzle pieces together for your own health (20:04)

Mentioned Resources:

Episode 27: My Breast Cancer Story
Episode 33: My Journey with Autoimmune Disease, Hashimoto's, and Chronic Fatigue
Episode 17: What Exactly IS This Fortitude Thing All About?

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 told yourself or someone else, “I never asked for this to happen”? Maybe you're going through a difficult time, and it should be pretty obvious that this is not your preferred path. In this episode, we answer the question... WHY.  If you never asked for this to happen, then why are you in this place? The answer is powerful, and I think it's gonna surprise you.

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


Together we unpack:

• What do you do when a diagnosis comes out of the blue? (2:12)
• How one woman recovered after hitting rock bottom three times. (4:15)
• What does it mean to take responsibility for your health? (5:31)
• Are you choosing to be sick? (9:24)

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.

You’ve probably heard the popular phrase, It’s OK to not be OK. It’s all over social media. Today, we are going to answer the question… is it REALLY ok to not be ok? We are going to explore why and when it's OK to not be OK, and then flip this upside down and figure out if this phrase and philosophy doing you a major disservice.

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


Together we unpack:

• What it means to not be okay (2:04)
• Experiencing our colorful emotions (3:55)
• When not being okay becomes detrimental to your health (6:52)
• Is it okay to not be okay and not doing something about it? (9:37)

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.

Are your holidays far from being Hallmark-worthy? As we enter the holiday season, which one best describes you?

1. Buddy the Elf?
2. Overwhelmed and obligated?
3. Dreading the season, and wishing you could crawl back into bed and just get the next few weeks over with?

The holiday season can be overwhelming, stressful, and exhausting. Today, we will answer the question… how can I get through the holiday season with less stress, anxiety, and frustration and instead feel more centered and balanced and even have more energy.

I've got 7 easy ways to get you started.

And spoiler alert – being grateful is NOT on the list. WHAT?!? 

How do we get there? Let me show you.


Together we unpack:

• There were how many presents under the tree? (2:37)
• Is your voice unheard? (4:41)
• Learn how to say “NO.” (7:12)
• Nobody’s life is perfect. Well, except for... (8:45)
• What you are celebrating. (9:33)
• Is it rude to take your own food to a gathering? (10:54)
• How our brain reacts in stressful situations. (14:08)
• Why you shouldn't brush things off, and what to do instead. (15:54)

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 seem like our culture is bombarded with bullies these days? Everywhere we look, there are bullies at schools, homes, workplaces, and even online. I have some childhood history of bullying, and because of it, I have zero tolerance for mean people. But that’s not exactly what this episode is about. 

Today, we will answer the question… why is bully culture such a threat to our overall health and well-being. Even if you've never been bullied before, I encourage you to listen because there is a fascinating twist at the end.

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


Together we unpack:

• The constant journey of learning along the way (1:30)
• My experience with childhood bullies (3:33)
• Bully vs. a frenemy (5:40)
• Mean girls at work (6:24)
• Are you telling me the bully gets projected... WHERE? (7:17)
• Your next steps in squashing your inner bully (9:33)

Bully culture is more pervasive than you think, and my challenge is for you to lean into how it is showing up in your life. Have you experienced different levels of bullying throughout your life? Maybe you are sick of how bullying has affected you and are ready to leave it in your past.


Mentioned Resources:

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.