Weight Loss Forensics: FBI Tactics to Investigate Cravings, Overeating, and Why Diets Suck

Are you doing all the right things but aren't seeing the desired results? Why? Healing is not all about nutrition and movement, sleep, minimizing toxins, and all the things you're probably already doing. So, why isn't it working? Seven critical beliefs and misconceptions might be getting in your way. In this episode, we will dive into what else is holding you back from your healing success.

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


Together we unpack:

• Are you guilty of this top complaint when improving your health? (1:26)
• Is it REALLY okay not to be okay? (2:28)
• The extreme of toxic positivity. (4:00)
• The misconception of immediate healing. (5:36)
• Is your illness all-consuming and a full-time job? (7:36)
• To gratitude or not to gratitude. That is the question. (10:15)
• The critical role of doctors (11:44)
• How your brain wants you to stay sick. (14:14)
• The correlation between the people you surround yourself with and your healing progress. (16:52)
• Taking action to know which step to take for your healing. (18:56)

 
This is only scratching the surface, and I will be diving deeper into each of the seven beliefs and misconceptions in future episodes. How many of these are you doing? Which one resonates with you the most? Which one are you feeling the most resistance to? Only you know the best solution for your health journey, but the best news is that you have options. You don't have to sit there and wonder if your health will improve. You can start today by taking those first steps.

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.

How fast do you want your health to improve? In this episode, I will answer that question by looking at 5 different solutions you can take to give yourself more hours of energy and overall wellness. We will explore them from a different perspective than you probably already think. The best part? For each recommendation, I'm sharing what is great about that approach, the common pitfalls to watch out for, and even questions to ask yourself to consider if that approach is right for you.

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


Together we unpack:

• The #1 person who is responsible for your health (3:51)
• What a traditional medical professional doesn't give you (4:34)
• The benefits and pitfalls of attending free online learning events (5:11)
• When you should join a paid membership to collaborate and learn (6:53)
• Should you work with a functional doctor, a naturopathic doctor, or a certified health coach? (7:58)
• Unexpected results of working with a coach (10:52)
• Wanting vs. working on getting better (13:06)

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 may have heard the phrase, to leave things better than you found it, but why is this the secret to gaining better health? In this episode, we are going to answer the question: can one single decision you make when you first wake up in the morning completely change the trajectory of your health?  

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


Together we unpack:

• Mamma Fortitude's life-changing advice that was met with a 12-year-old's eye roll (0:53)
• Robert Baden-Powell's wisdom handed down (2:27)
• What does an honest assessment of your life actually look like? (3:38)
• What are the necessary decisions you need to make to better your health? (5:15)
• Do you have what it takes to make this long-term commitment? (7:32)

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.

If you are struggling with autoimmune disease or some type of health challenge or chronic fatigue or pain, then today’s episode is for you because this is the story behind rock bottom number two and rock bottom number three. I’m sharing details that I have never shared publicly before.

What really happened when I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis. How the chronic fatigue was so bad that it not just affected my work but how I was forced to resign. Those events were definitely one train wreck after another, but this isn’t a woe is me story, and you will soon learn why.

Today’s going to be a little more raw and a little more unplugged. And you are going to be surprised by what I share at the end. 

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


Together we unpack:

• Picking up where my breast cancer journey left off (1:35)
• Receiving a Hashimoto's Thyroiditis diagnosis (2:18)
• Was I genetically predisposed to an autoimmune disease? (5:46)
• What my autoimmune disease/Hashimoto's ACTUALLY looked like (7:05)
• Don't do this when you are stressed (10:33)
• Mean girls at work - No accommodations for you! (12:24)
• The mental breakdown that led to spiritual peace (18:06)
• A turning point to help others (21:47)

Mentioned Resources:

Episode 17: What Exactly is this Fortitude Thing All About
Episode 27: My Breast Cancer Story
BOOK: Thriving in the Workplace with Autoimmune Disease

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 constantly stop feeling sorry for yourself because you remember someone else has it worse? Maybe you haven't allowed yourself to identify or address your trauma. When you diminish your trauma, you deprive yourself of healing. Everybody has an opportunity to look at an experience that has impacted them and unpack it and heal through it. In this episode, Sarah Brassard and I dive right into healing trauma from the perspective of combining ancient practices with modern techniques.

Sarah Brassard is the host of the Trauma Recovery Summit, author of Inside: A Guide to the Resources Within, and a 30+ year spiritual teacher, trauma worker, and life coach. She runs an online community, a mastermind group, and group coaching programs to help women heal and grow through hardships.

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


Together we unpack:

• Sarah's journey to trauma work (1:34)
• Our tendencies when there is loss or abuse (4:06)
• Hard vs. soft traumas (7:49)
• How trauma shows up in the body after a diagnosis (11:56)
• Addressing self-abandonment after facing trauma (15:57)
• Taking the first step to remind yourself you are safe (19:10)
• The upcoming Trauma Recovery Summit (26:07)

Connect with Sarah Brassard:

Summit - Trauma Recovery Summit
Book - Inside: A Guide to the Resources Within
Website
Instagram

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 wish there was a cancer handbook? Do you ever sit and try to find a community or wonder why your cancer didn't come with an operator's manual? If you feel like you are all alone and utterly unequipped for your cancer journey, this episode is for you!

My guest today is Bill C. Potts, who is a five-time cancer survivor, six-time cancer thriver, IRONMAN triathlete, and motivational speaker. His book, "Up for the Fight, How to Advocate for Yourself as You Battle Cancer from a Five-Time Survivor" is like "What to Expect When You're Expecting" - but for cancer. The book is supported by MD Anderson, Mayo Clinic, The LLS, and the MMRF. The book will improve the journey of cancer patients and their families. 

In this episode, Bill and I dissect his 20-year journey with cancer and how he is using his experience to help others have more hope and more understanding in their journey. This episode is full of powerful insight, so be sure to listen!


Together we unpack:

• The start of Bill's cancer story (3:23)
• Chornobyl level iodine radiation (4:58)
• Being escorted out of the doctor's office (6:27)
• Becoming an early adopter of immunotherapy (7:45)
• Advocating for yourself and Up for the Fight (9:36)
• Bill's perspective on his incurable lymphoma (12:14)
• Bill's reason to fight (14:00)
• Diving into Bill's legacy and the view of his family (16:09)
• Having a buddy and support system on your side (19:23)
• Bill's most significant takeaway from his 20-year cancer journey (21:52)
• The impact of being an Iron Man (23:30)

Are you up for the fight? This episode with Bill was so impactful; we hope it left you feeling more hope as well! Say hello on Insta and let me know how this conversation with Bill impacted you on your Grateful Warrior journey. Let's connect more!

Connect with Bill C. Potts:

Book - Up for the Fight

Website

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 feel an overwhelming sense of anxiety and dread at least 50% of the time because you know today will be just as miserable as yesterday? Do you feel you're already at capacity before getting out of bed? Are you yelling out to the universe, "This isn't the life I signed up for!"

If any of these apply to you... then this episode is for you!

When you are sitting in the doctor's office, and they say those words… "You have…" from that point on, everything changes - EVERYTHING. For myself and the women in my community, their lives are separated before and after diagnosis.

In this episode, I will unpack what happens to your brain and body after that diagnosis. I will talk about how we show up for the fight of our lives, what that means for our future, and how we can shift our mindset to start winning, even with a life-altering diagnosis. This episode has quite a few twists and unexpected turns, so be sure to listen!

How did we get here? Well, let me show you.


Together we unpack:

• Separating life before and after your diagnosis (2:16)
• Your identity and your diagnosis (5:28)
• Self-identifying a grumpy warrior (9:42)
• Inflammation: the fire in your body that's causing many symptoms (11:55)
• Fighting against your immune system (12:50)
• Asking yourself if this is okay (15:12)
• Making your health a full-time job (16:50)
• Showing up for the fight of your life (19:41)

That is the ethos of a Grateful Warrior. Try it on for a few days. Let me know how you start showing up differently for yourself. I am here to help you learn how to believe in yourself after your body has completely taken that away from you, and I will believe in your success every single day and at some point… you will start to believe in yourself again. Hit me up and say hello and let me know which aspect of your life you will begin with first. If anything I said resonates with you, hit me up on the Insta - Let's connect more!

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 tend to spend more money when you are stressed? Maybe you spend money as a way to celebrate? This episode is for you if a good stroll down the clearance aisle is your favorite dopamine hit!

Gratitude is one of those words that gets thrown around with not a lot of context behind it. So, when I say that practicing gratitude will help you save money, you might be highly skeptical. Or you might be thinking… yeah, I make a list of what I’m grateful for, but I do not see any difference in my bank account.

That is why I’m excited to dive into this episode - I’m going to share the research and the brain science of why and how this works, plus how to reverse that cycle and use gratitude as your new superpower to start moving your health and your savings account in the right direction.

How did we get here? Well, let me show you.


Together we unpack:

• Reversing the cycle of disease (2:37)
• Jumping into the science (5:17)
• Happiness vs. dopamine hits (7:07)
• Financial patience from gratitude (9:23)
• What you CAN do (11:27)
• How cognitive load relates to gratitude and saving money (12:19)
• Your game plan is to get more money in your bank account (20:42)

 
So now it’s time for me to ask you... which aspect of your life will you start with first?

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 your day primarily focus on negative things and limitations like how much pain you are in, how exhausted you feel, or how everyone else has it so much easier than you do? Let me stop you right there because if this is you, then you are missing out. It’s time to cash in on the magic of the million-dollar day.

Listen up, because today I’m going to unpack 4 great insights that will not just change your outlook but significantly impact your health and your entire life. These million-dollar days are all around you, and they are totally free. It’s time to unlock the mindset of a Grateful Warrior and start cashing them in.

How did we get here? Well, let me show you.


Together we unpack:

• Mama Fortitude’s million-dollar days (2:12)
• The lens we view the world through (4:44)
• How these days create stronger immune function (5:50)
• How they reduce stress (8:12)
• Focusing on what is important in life (9:49)
• Living a limitless life (10:40)
• Identifying your million-dollar day (12:34)

 
So now it’s time for me to ask you... what your million-dollar day looks like?

Is it about creating a stronger immune system, reducing stress, focusing on what is important in life, or shifting your mindset to one of feeling more than enough? I’m here to be your gratitude coach and mentor, and I’m super excited to be on this journey with you. If anything I said resonates with you, hit me up on the Insta - Let’s connect more!

 

Mentioned Resources:

Episode 17: What Exactly IS This Fortitude Thing 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.

Today is a very special episode of the Grateful Warrior Podcast. I'm celebrating my breast cancer survivorversary, so I'm sharing my breast cancer story, the story behind the story, and the events I have never shared publicly. I will also share what it was really like to be engaged, gain a stepson and go through treatment simultaneously. Today is going to be a little more raw and a little more unplugged.


Together we unpack:

• Before my diagnosis (3:16)
• The morning I found my lump (4:50)
• Pushing for answers (5:30)
• Becoming a cancer patient, a fiancé, and a soon-to-be stepmother (7:28)
• Testing, waiting, and more waiting (9:56)
• To chemo or not to chemo (15:27)
• Becoming a coconut head (19:46)
• Navigating the emotions with life changes (24:21)
• Entering step-motherhood (27:35)
• Rock bottom brokenness (30:00)
• The end of radiation (35:28)

 
Breast cancer was my gift, and this is my story. What is your story? If you or someone you love is going through treatment or is a survivor, I'm here to be your gratitude coach and mentor on this journey with you.

Mentioned Resources:

BOOK: Coconut Head's Cancer Survival Guide
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.