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192: Stop Blaming Your Family for Your Holiday Weight Gain
21 Nov 2025
00:28:16
Stop blaming your family for your holiday weight gain. You know exactly who pushes your buttons, but your triggers aren’t about them, they’re about how you respond. And if you’re a high-achieving career-driven woman who is already over the drama and you refuse to start January in a hangover full of food regret, you need to hear this.
In this episode, you’ll get the 5 ways your family drama and holiday triggers cause real weight gain… and 5 simple steps to shut it down so you can stay in control.
Together, we will investigate:
Why your family isn’t causing your holiday weight gain, and the real psychology behind emotional triggers.
The top 5 holiday triggers most women face.
The connection between holiday stress, cortisol spikes, and increased cravings.
The strange yet effective FBI-inspired strategy to counter these holiday emotional eating triggers.
How to create a holiday game plan so you stay in control, instead of spiraling into the family drama (and eating everything in sight in the process).
The 5-step trigger-proof framework to prevent emotional eating and stay grounded through the season.
How to build a maintainable, healthy relationship with food so January isn’t a regret-fest.
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!
191: Nutritionists Hate These 4 Hacks for Weight Loss - Fix 97% of Overeating Problems for Good
14 Nov 2025
00:25:41
Nutritionists and dieticians are going to hate me because what I share in this episode goes completely against everything they’ve been preaching. You know… the calorie deficit and macro counting and portion control and those sad little salads that leave you miserable, hangry, and wanting to demolish an entire bag of cookies.
Today, I’m exposing the 4 hacks that fix 97% of overeating and binge eating problems… for good.
Together, we will unpack:
Why the “work hard and follow the rules” Playbook that made you successful in your career is actually sabotaging your weight-loss results.
The #1 question to ask before starting any diet (and why most women never do).
Why the scale tells you nothing about your health, and the 3 indicators that actually predict long-term success.
The shocking truth about “everything in moderation” and how it actually works against you.
The difference between fat loss and weight loss, and why most women focus on the wrong thing.
The hidden trap of “healthy” foods and superfoods that secretly cause inflammation and weight gain.
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!
182: How ChatGPT and AI are Keeping You Fat
22 Aug 2025
00:24:24
You probably didn’t realize how much ChatGPT and artificial intelligence are not just keeping you fat… they can actually be dangerous to your weight loss journey. We’re going to dive into the specific things you need to look out for as a consumer. If that sounds interesting, then this episode is for you.
Together, we will unpack:
Why blindly following AI/ChatGPT advice could be sabotaging your weight loss without you even realizing it.
The 3 hidden dangers of AI that no one’s talking about, and how they impact your weight loss journey.
Human coach vs. the ChatGPT robot smackdown… which one has the best advice?
What actually happens when you combine emotional eating, high cortisol, and AI-generated health tips.
The shocking statistics ChatGPT actually gave when asked how reliable it is.
How Holly Bertone uses her FBI counterintelligence skills to dissect the AI hype and reveal the truth behind this growing trend in the weight loss space.
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!
105: Mastering Agility to Turn Your Challenge into Your Transformation with Ryan Lee
23 Feb 2024
00:42:47
If you’ve ever felt like you’re in the middle of a big transition in life, whether that’s with your health or your business… and you feel like it’s bigger than you are, then this episode is for you.
One of the best skills that you can have is the agility to pivot and that’s exactly what my guest is going to share in today’s episode.
My guest today is Ryan Lee. Ryan knows a thing or two about how to be agile while going through a massive health and business transformation.
Together, we will unpack:
How did Ryan turn his health around and crush his weight loss goals?
Pivoting like a pro - how do you know when it's the right moment to shake up your business plan?
What if you stumbled on your health journey? Ryan's tips on bouncing back with grace.
The number one reason why it's so important to be yourself.
Quitting isn't failing, and why it's cool to call it quits sometimes.
Ditching the fear of flopping in public with this mindset hack.
Ryan healed himself from an autoimmune disease, lost 40 pounds, and built and sold several multi-million dollar companies. Ryan is a successful entrepreneur in the health and wellness space, which helped him rise to success as an entrepreneur in the marketing space.
He has been featured on the front page of The Wall Street Journal, on dozens of TV shows, has spoken on stages, and has been called “the world’s #1 lifestyle entrepreneur” by Entrepreneur.
Ryan is currently running Bone + Brew, which is a bone broth coffee alternative, and he’s the founder of Freedym, a free community that is basically the Netflix of marketing and entrepreneurship.
Ryan is married his college sweetheart and has four great kids, and has one of the biggest hearts of service in the entrepreneurial space.
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!
104: Money Can be Awkward or Abundant - Bonus Reflections on Ken Honda's Interview
21 Feb 2024
00:20:32
Does having conversations about money make you squirm? Is it seriously awkward to talk about money? What if… and play with me here… what if… we can shift that conversation from awkward to abundance?
If you loved my interview with Ken Honda last week, or even if you are looking for ways to incorporate money practices that will result in financial abundance beyond your wildest dreams, then keep listening because this episode is for you.
Today I am going to answer the question, how can you change your money conversations from being awkward, to being more abundant, by incorporating more happy money into your life.
The answer is powerful, it involves… creating $100,000 out of thin air… and I think it’s going to surprise you.
Together, we will unpack:
How can you change your money conversations from awkward to more abundant by incorporating more happy money into your life?
What is the concept of Ken Honda's happy money, and how can it help you shift from scarcity to manifest financial abundance?
What is the difference between money and wealth, and how does wealth relate to inner peace and completeness?
How can you be more agile when going through a transformation in your life?
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!
103: Create Financial Abundance and Happy Money with Ken Honda
16 Feb 2024
00:36:51
Is your money smiling? Yes, really. Is it? What if I told you that this was the secret to why some people seem to create money out of thin air, while others struggle to not just make money, but to keep what they make?
Today, my guest, Ken Honda, is going to answer the question, how can you make your money happy to create financial abundance? The answer is powerful, it involves opera singing, and I think it’s going to surprise you.
Together, we will unpack:
What exactly is Happy Money and how does it impact our finances?
Can emotional intelligence transform your wealth?
The surprising results of creating joy with your finances.
How generational money stories shape our finances.
The number one way to create personal success.
How to create prosperous service without self-sacrifice.
My guest today is money and happiness expert, Ken Honda. Ken Honda is a bestselling self-development author in Japan, with book sales over eight million copies. His latest book is called “Happy Money: The Japanese Art of Making Peace With Your Money.
I could not wait to share my gratitude with him for the impact that Happy Money had on my life, and I was also excited to ask all of the questions that came up while I read the book for the second time.
What you will notice right away, and what I admire most about Ken is his humbleness, his graciousness, and his authenticity, which speaks to his Happy Money attitude.
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!
102: How to Create Your Comeback Story That is Worthy of an 80's Movie Montage
09 Feb 2024
00:32:57
I think, especially as women, we grow up with this idea in our head of what our perfect life is supposed to look like. We have a successful career, we have a wonderful spouse and kids…
This is what you’ve always said was supposed to make you happy right? So let me ask you this… if this is what you’ve always dreamed about… are you really happy?
So often when we hear about a comeback story, we think about overcoming this big adversity. But here’s the thing. We are at a place in our lives right now, where that comeback… looks like coming back to a life that isn’t burning the candle at both ends. Coming back to a life where you don’t collapse in a heap of exhaustion at the end of the day. Coming back to a life where you find that happiness again and you get your joy and your sparkle back.
Today I am going to answer the question, how can you create your own comeback story?
The answer is powerful, it involves… an 80’s movie montage… And I think it’s going to surprise you.
Together, we will unpack:
How can stress and inflammation perpetuate a cycle of suffering in our lives?
Why is it important to take responsibility for our own health and well-being?
The key steps for creating a successful "comeback story" in life.
How we shift our mindset and habits to achieve self-love and personal growth.
What role do visualization and goal setting play in shaping our future selves?
Making peace with our past and taking personal responsibility leading to positive transformation.
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!
101: Finding Peace During Your Chapter of Endings and Beginnings - Bonus Reflections on Amy Stark’s Interview
07 Feb 2024
00:21:28
If you have ever found yourself in one of those chapters in your life of endings and beginnings, or maybe you are on an anniversary of one of those chapters and you seem to be reflecting on those lessons, then keep listening, because this episode is for you.
In last week’s episode, which was the big celebration 100th episode of the Gratitude Builds Fortitude Podcast, Amy Stark talked about the 7 steps to ultimate transformation. Here in this bonus episode, I want to expand on some key insights from that conversation that could be the catalyst for turning your life around. I will give you fair warning, there is quite a bit of my own personal reflection going on with some big events in my life… and I encourage you to use this as a time for your own reflection. Because we are going to do more exploration into radical responsibility, the reticular activating system, and embracing change, whether it’s change by your choice or not. So let’s jump into more reflections and this transformation together.
Today I am going to answer the question, how can you be more settled and find peace during those chapters in your life that are full of endings and beginnings?
The answer is powerful, it involves… finding the most unusual tool in your toolkit… And I think it’s going to surprise you.
Together, we will unpack:
How can you find peace during chapters of endings and beginnings in your life?
What is the significance of taking radical responsibility for your health and life during difficult times?
Why is it important to fully embrace and experience raw emotions rather than immediately seeking to numb them?
How can a shift in mindset and approach lead to unstoppable transformation in health and life?
What does creating your own comeback story in health, life, career, and relationships mean?
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!
100: 7 Steps to Your Ultimate Transformation with Amy Stark. The 100th Celebration Episode
02 Feb 2024
00:56:11
Welcome to the 100th episode of the Gratitude Builds Fortitude Podcast!
Thank you for being here. Thank you for tuning in and listening every week. Thank you for being a loyal listener. Thank you for your 5-star reviews and ratings. Thank you for reaching out on Instagram and letting me know how much the show has impacted you.
It really means a lot to me that this message has meaning. I also want to give a special shout out to my podcast producer, Leah Bryant, and her team, and to my team as well, for all of the behind the scenes work that all of you do to bring this show to life every week. This celebration is as much for all of you as it is for me.
On today’s episode, my guest, Amy Stark, is going to answer the question… what are the 7 steps you can take to create your ultimate transformation?
The answer is powerful, it involves some buffalo, 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.
Together, we will unpack:
How embracing transformation can lead to personal growth and resilience.
What are the benefits of discipline in achieving personal and physical transformation?
How self-awareness and self-regulation contribute to overall well-being and happiness.
What tools and practices can be used to regulate the nervous system and manage thoughts for personal transformation?
What is the significance of knowing one's "why" for pursuing transformation and making positive changes?
How do societal influences and personal barriers impact our ability to make positive changes for transformation?
The role gratitude and joy play in the process of personal growth and transformation.
Building a supportive tribe contributes to the sustainability and success of personal transformation.
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!
99: 5 Ways to Use Hal Elrod’s Miracle Morning to Create Success in Your Life - Bonus Reflections on Hal Elrod's Interview
26 Jan 2024
00:29:49
If you are a fan of the Miracle Morning and you are ready to take the SAVERS to the next level, if you loved my interview with Hal Elrod last week, or even if you are looking for ways to incorporate daily practices that will result in success beyond your wildest dreams, then keep listening because this episode is for you.
Today I am going to answer the question, what are 5 new ways that you can incorporate Hal Elrod’s Miracle Morning into your daily routine to create even more success in your life?
The answer is powerful, it involves… an out of body dream in Sedona, AZ… And I think it’s going to surprise you.
Together, we will unpack:
How taking ownership of your life gives you power, influence, and the ability to drive change.
Learn how to view adversities as opportunities for growth and develop an unwavering mindset that propels you forward, no matter what life throws your way.
Why Big G Gratitude isn't just about saying "thanks" -it's a way of life.
Discover why it's important to expand your consciousness, embrace change, and choose how to respond to triggers in a way that moves you toward success.
Why creating a consistent morning routine provides stability and safety even in times of uncertainty.
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!
98: Hal Elrod Shares His Top Secrets to Create Your Miracle Morning and Miracle Life
19 Jan 2024
00:45:19
If your mornings are full of chaos, which then creates a day full of chaos, this episode is for you.
What if… I told you that there was a way that you can take 6-10 minutes – the exact amount of time that you probably spend dreading getting out of bed… and stack your morning with proven, ancient traditions that not only give you a head start on your day, but will help you to create your miracle life.
On today’s episode, my guest, Hal Elrod, is going to answer the question… how can you create your Miracle Morning and Miracle Life? Even if you aren’t a morning person.
The answer is powerful, and I think it’s going to surprise you.
Together, we will unpack:
What is the Miracle Morning, and how can it change your life?
What specific benefits do the S.A.V.E.R.S. have in creating your optimal day?
Can you really do this in 6-10 minutes? And does it have to be in the morning or can you practice any time of day?
The 2 biggest misconceptions about affirmations.
How you can create your miracle evening for optimal restorative sleep.
Hal's experience with heartfelt gratitude in overcoming a tragic car accident, cancer, and other adversities in life, and why it's important to be grateful for more than just the good things in life.
Hal Elrod is an international keynote speaker and the author of 12 books, most notably The Miracle Morning, which has sold over 3 million copies, and has recently been expanded by 70 additional pages and 2 additional chapters, including the Miracle Evening and the Miracle Life. His mission is to elevate the consciousness of humanity, one morning at a time, and he has certainly done that, not just with the millions of readers, but for me personally.
Hal’s list of adversities that he’s overcome in his life is a mile long, and we’ll get to that in the interview, but it’s not the adversities, it’s how he’s overcome them and turned them into perspectives and practices that are going to transform your life, like they did mine.
It’s my honor to share this special episode with you, where we are counting down to 100 episodes of the Gratitude Builds Fortitude Podcast with some of my favorite and most influential people in my life.
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!
97: The Hidden Cost of Effort and Decisions - Bonus Reflections on Mark Bailey's Interview
12 Jan 2024
00:17:40
We think that the key to success is all about making a good decision and then putting forth the effort to create the outcome. But what if I told you there were some hidden costs involved when we do it this way? If you are ready to streamline your efforts and decisions, then listen up, this podcast episode is for you.
Today, we are going to answer the question… what are the hidden costs that we don’t think about when we make decisions and put forth effort to achieve our goals?
The answer is powerful, it involves… a room full of boxes. And I think it’s going to surprise you.
Together, we will unpack:
The often-overlooked costs associated with decision-making.
The unexpected challenges and emotional toll that decisions create.
The emotional and logistical challenges involved in pursuing a goal.
The effort of not doing something and the cost of inaction versus return on investment.
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!
96: What Separates Top Performers from Everyone Else with Mark Bailey
05 Jan 2024
00:33:54
If you want to be a high achiever, then listen up. On today’s episode, my guest is going to answer the question… what separates top performers from everyone else?
The answer is powerful, and I think it’s going to surprise you.
Together, we will unpack:
What is the difference between high performers and achievers and everyone else?
How to prioritize your goals to achieve higher-level results.
Is there a difference between making the right and wrong decisions?
Why it's essential to embrace bold decisions.
The importance of challenging assumptions and beliefs so that you can continue evolving and growing.
Mark Bailey is a high-performance coach who develops entrepreneurs in leadership, performance, and growth. He is the creator of the Behaving Boldly Blueprint ™ where he helps entrepreneurs conquer overwhelm to increase impact and income so they can have greater flexibility and freedom in their business and life.
Mark spent more than 20 years in leadership, sales, marketing, and training, including working as a coach with Infusionsoft/Keap where he trained 1000 entrepreneurs to integrate influence and persuasion to achieve faster results. He’s also worked with top 7 and 8-figure brands to coach and train thousands of entrepreneurs within their elite Masterminds.
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!
Welcome to Weight Loss Forensics
18 Aug 2025
00:07:36
Welcome to Weight Loss Forensics, the go-to podcast where we use FBI tactics to investigate food cravings, overeating, and why diets suck.
Hosted by Holly Bertone, PMP, and former FBI Chief of Staff for Counterintelligence, now known as the Emotional Eating Profiler and Coach, this show dives deep into the psychology of weight loss, emotional eating triggers, and conducts behavioral profiles and forensics of what got us here in the first place.
Hit that follow button if you’re sick of lame diets and want a better approach to achieve sustainable weight loss.
Each week, you'll get smart, practical strategies and mindset shifts to help you stop food cravings, balance your hormones, boost your metabolism, achieve optimal metabolic health, and break the sabotage cycle... for good.
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!
95: End with the Beginning in Mind
29 Dec 2023
00:16:34
We’ve all heard the advice from Steven Covey to begin with the end in mind. But what if I told you that was only half of the equation?
Today, we are going to answer the question… what is the missing piece to completing this circle and becoming a highly effective person?
The answer is powerful, it involves…well… you’re just gonna have to listen. Because I think it’s going to surprise you.
Together, we unpack:
Discover the missing pieces to success.
The importance of ending with the beginning in mind.
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!
94: Your 2024 Blueprint to Achieve Greater Success, Happiness, and Purpose
01 Dec 2023
00:22:51
If you feel like achieving success is always just out of reach, then this episode is for you. This is Part 2 of a 2-part series, where you are going to get your very own blueprint on the steps that you need to take to ACTUALLY achieve your goals in 2024.
If you are ready to shout from the rooftops that 2024 is going to be YOUR year, then this episode and last week’s episode, which was on goal setting, are going to be the two most important episodes you need to listen to. Because there is a very specific reason why 92% of all New Years resolutions fail. And it has nothing to do with goal setting or vision boards or manifesting.
Together, we unpack:
Rewiring the brain to remove blocks and achieve goals.
Discover the personal coaching technique to help identify traps hindering progress.
How to achieve your dreams without following others' plans.
How important mindset is in achieving goals, but not enough on its own.
Learn what truly lights you up, despite external pressure.
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!
93: Goal Setting Doesn’t Work. But THIS Does!
24 Nov 2023
00:23:50
If you feel like achieving success is always just out of reach, then this episode is for you. This is Part 1 of a 2-part series, where you are going to get your very own blueprint on the steps that you need to take to ACTUALLY achieve your goals in 2024.
If you are ready to shout from the rooftops that 2024 is going to be YOUR year, then this episode and next week's episode are going to be the two most important episodes you need to listen to. Because there is a very specific reason why 92% of all New Years resolutions fail. And it has nothing to do with goal setting or vision boards or manifesting. Are you ready to get started?
Together, we will unpack:
Discover how no one is exempt from achieving their goals and happiness.
Uncover that if you have a genuine desire or dream that aligns with your true self, you are meant to achieve it.
Find out the mistake in goal setting that some people make. Pssst - it's probably going to surprise you.
How to not let external pressures deter your goals.
And if you want to start achieving goals - do this specific daily setup.
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!
92: Failure is the Best Path to Success
17 Nov 2023
00:35:53
Do you enjoy the failures, the disappointments, and the difficult times? I’m guessing probably not. Most people don’t. Most people don’t wake up and say I can’t wait to be a failure today woo hoo! It doesn’t help that success is pushed so much that “They” say that failure is not an option. Let’s agree to disagree. I actually believe it’s THE BEST option. I believe that failure is THE BEST path to achieving success.
Today, we are going to answer the question… how does failure actually propel your success to even greater levels?
The answer is powerful, it involves the original Rocky movie… and I think it’s going to surprise you.
Together, we will unpack:
How negative thoughts and replaying past failures consume and hinder us.
How contrasting experiences bring clarity to our goals and aspirations.
Why going through adversity can lead to a negative mindset and a sense of victimhood.
The secret to how winners embrace failure as part of their journey without letting it define them.
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!
91: Stress Less, Celebrate More – Your Guide to Setting Holiday Boundaries
10 Nov 2023
00:20:14
Which one of three camps do you fall into when it comes to the holidays? Are you Buddy the Elf and you are full on holiday spirit and want to do it all… or maybe… you enjoy the holidays for the most part, but you feel obligated and say yes to everything, you take on too much, or… you simply can’t stand the holiday season because everyone around you is jingle belling and all you want to do is crawl back into bed and get the next few weeks over with.
Regardless of which one you identify with, the common theme here is that the holiday season is overwhelming, it’s stressful, and it’s exhausting.
Today, we are going to answer the question… how can you get through the holiday season with less stress, so that you can celebrate more? And spoiler alert – being grateful is NOT on today’s list. WHAT?!?
Together, we will unpack:
7 tips for stress-free holidays.
How to manage your holiday stress and overwhelm.
How to focus and identify what is truly important during the holiday season.
Why setting boundaries during the holiday season is so important.
How to plan for triggers and create a game plan for difficult situations.
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!
90: Triple Threat or Thankful Grateful Blessed?
03 Nov 2023
00:20:16
It’s that time of year when the thankful grateful blessed throw pillows are on your couch. But as you are sitting there looking at them, are you actually feeling thankful grateful blessed? Or… has life thrown you its own triple threat of challenges?
If you can’t seem to buy a break, this episode is for you.
Today, we are going to answer the question… what does it actually take to become thankful grateful blessed?
The answer is powerful, it involves an orange T-shirt… and I think it’s going to surprise you.
Together, we unpack:
The concept of being thankful, grateful, and blessed - it's more than a throw pillow.
What the "suffer cycle" is and how it negatively impacts your life and health.
How gratitude triggers the release of happy hormones in our bodies.
Why and how gratitude shifts our mindset from problems to solutions.
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89: The 4 Steps to Create a Marvelous Life with Alison Jacobson
27 Oct 2023
00:36:31
If you were to have endured a significant hardship, would you be able to say that you have a marvelous life? What if it was five significant hardships… including the death of your baby, a divorce, financial devastation, and being the primary caregiver to your son, husband, and mother all at the same time?
On today’s episode, my guest, Alison Jacobson, is going to answer the question, how do you take your life from meh to marvelous?
The answer is powerful, and it involves running the NY City marathon… at the age of 57… and without ever having run a mile.
Together, we unpack:
How to build resilience when you are a full-time caregiver.
How do you cope with tragedy when life is the darkest?
Identity, resilience, and personal growth after loss and divorce.
Finding peace and success after overcoming challenges.
Why it's important to prioritize tasks and overcome fear.
Alison Jacobson is known as the Midlife Maverick. She’s a testament to resilience, having triumphed over grief and obstacles including the death of her baby to SIDS, financial devastation after a divorce and managing the role of caregiver for her son with Intellectual Disabilities and her husband with Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis.
Her journey includes successfully starting and selling a business at 28, conquering the NYC Marathon at 57, proving it’s never too late for transformation. As a serial entrepreneur, successful coach, and speaker, she empowers women in midlife to rediscover their goals, overcome fear, rebuild confidence, and unlock the happiness they deserve.
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88: Making Everyone Else Happy is the Fastest Way to Feel Miserable About Yourself
20 Oct 2023
00:18:42
There’s one of those quotes out there that says, “Accidentally spent my entire life making sure everyone around me was comfortable, only to realize I never felt comfortable the entire time.”
Oh, did you feel that? When I saw it, I did, and I thought of you. Because so many of us are people pleasers. We go out of our way for others, only to realize that it is at the expense of our own happiness.
If you felt that quote, if you are a people pleaser, or always putting other's needs first before your own, then this episode is for you. Today, we are going to answer the question… how do you know if you are a people pleaser, and what is the difference between being a people pleaser and just being nice to others?
The answer is powerful, it involves pancakes at IHOP… and I think it’s going to surprise you.
Together, we unpack:
Why do people pleasers sacrifice their happiness for others?
11 questions to ask yourself to determine if you are a people pleaser.
What is the difference between people-pleasing and genuine kindness?
Why and how people pleasing is rooted in trauma.
The fawn response is seeking safety through agreeableness.
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87: Breaking the Stigma of Mental Health with Dr. Sherri
13 Oct 2023
00:36:42
If I were to ask you to define mental health, how would you define it? What about mental wellness? What about mental illness? Do you feel differently about these words? Do you have different images or ideas that come to mind with each one?
On today’s episode, my guest, Dr. Sherri, is going to help us answer the question… how can we break the stigma of mental health and how can you view and prioritize your own mental health in a different perspective?
The answer is powerful, it involves chipped toenail polish, and I think it’s going to surprise you!
Together, we unpack:
Why mental health is so misunderstood.
Mental health stigma and its connection to terminology.
How you can choose stress or choose to fix it.
How you can empower yourself with mental health awareness.
Grief, self-care, and taking action.
Dr. Sherri shares her 7 rules to live by.
Dr. Sherri is a former Clinical Psychologist and thought leader who is redefining mental health. She brings the therapy room to the masses, normalizing our common human experiences and equipping us to thrive in thought, feeling, and action.
Dr. Sherri is a published author and nonprofit founder of Thriving Thoughts Global, an organization whose mission is to redefine mental health and bring awareness to adults on how to enhance their mental, emotional, and relationship health through thought change.
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86: Gratitude is Dead
06 Oct 2023
00:20:57
We all think we are practicing gratitude daily. But… are you? If you think of gratitude as saying thank you, a social pleasantry, or even a checklist of things you are grateful for… what if I told you that this perspective of gratitude is completely lifeless?
If this is your gratitude, it is totally dead. But do not worry my friend, because on today’s episode, we are going to answer the question… what makes gratitude come alive?
The answer is powerful, it involves macaroni and cheese… and I think it’s going to surprise you.
Together, we unpack:
The Gratitude Builds Fortitude Podcast celebrates 10,000 downloads!
Are you practicing gratitude or just going through the motions?
The real meaning of gratitude.
These limitations of traditional gratitude practices are holding you back.
Is making a list enough to experience true gratitude?
You will be surprised at the cultural differences in gratitude perspectives.
How negative situations can overshadow the temporary positivity from gratitude.
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181: (Pt 2) The 15 Ultimate Life Lessons That Upgraded My Body and Life Forever
15 Aug 2025
00:27:32
Today is part 2 of the 15 of the most ultimate life lessons I’ve learned over the past 15 years from the darkest times of my life… and how I completely upgraded my body and life forever because of them.
Together, we will unpack:
Why success is often hidden behind failure, and how failing fast can lead to faster success.
What Navy SEALs, brain science, and overeating have in common about the daily choices we make.
Why removing distractions, not adding habits, might be the key to sustainable weight loss.
The Be-Do-Have model explained, and how becoming your future self now transforms your results.
The sneaky way stress and perfectionism lead to emotional eating.
Why your exit strategy is your best strategy for success.
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85: The Storm Has Passed. Now What?
29 Sep 2023
00:18:13
If you have recently gone through a difficult time in your life and are on the other side and still navigating your new life with all of it’s changes, this episode is for you. You see… we get through the most difficult part of the storm… and then the dust settles and then everything looks different.
The landscape around us has totally changed… like we got picked up and relocated to another place against our will and without our permission. Our loved one is no longer with us. Our friends have changed. The food we eat now is different. Our actual physical location is different, our routine is different… and it’s like… Toto… we are not in Kansas any more.
On today’s episode, we are going to answer the question… what happens after you have been through a difficult time in your life and the dust is starting to settle? What are you supposed to do when you feel like your entire life has been upended and you’re trying to figure out what this new landscape is like?
The answer is powerful, it involves flamingos in Pennsylvania, and I think it’s going to surprise you.
Together, we unpack:
What do skepticism, spontaneous adventures, and flamingos have to do with each other?
How gratitude plays a role in navigating the changes after a difficult time.
What happens after going through difficult times and the dust starts to settle?
The 5 actionable steps to take after you have gone through a challenging time.
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84: Expectations Will Destroy Your Happiness
22 Sep 2023
00:15:01
Have you ever looked forward to something, like REALLY looked forward to something, like little kid at Christmas looked forward to something… only to be epically disappointed?
On today’s episode, we are going to answer the question… why do these unmet expectations destroy your happiness and what are the 5 steps to keep those expectations in check?
The answer is powerful, it involves the series finale of your favorite TV show, and I think it’s going to surprise you.
Together, we will unpack:
What happens when we get triggered by unmet expectations?
5 ways to prevent expectations from stealing your happiness.
When is the best time to embrace unpredictability in your journey?
How you can release judgment and embrace acceptance.
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83: Building Resilience with Luke Layman
15 Sep 2023
00:42:03
When going through a tough time, we tend to try to rush through the process because it’s much better on the other side. But life will continue to give us the test until we learn the tools we need to get through the rough patches. What if I told you that experiencing the full range of emotions are the building blocks we need to ace that test?
On today’s episode, my guest, Luke Layman, is going to help us navigate the murky waters of slowing down our healing process and truly finding that place of gratitude and mental resilience.
The answer is powerful; it involves a new way to view the warrior mindset, and I think it’s going to surprise you!
Luke Layman is an entrepreneur, mentor, and host of the Shift Work Podcast. He is an exhilarating guest with a diverse background from being a fighter pilot to a business owner and entrepreneur. I’ve known Luke personally for about a year now, and he is one of those guys who preaches what he practices and practices what he preaches.
With decades of experience leading high performance and high growth organizations, Luke has cracked the code on how to live with intentional alignment, enjoying all the best that life has to offer while sustainably growing businesses across the globe.
Amongst his many accolades, he is the recipient of a Combat Action Medal and Single Mission Air Medal for combat operations flown in the A-10 Warthog. Additionally, Luke is the recipient of multiple business awards included being voted Top 40 under 40 in 2019.
Together, we will unpack:
Importance of emotional processing and conversation.
Acceptance of bad days and the importance of recovery.
Building resilience through self-awareness and curiosity.
Increasing self-efficacy and shifting mindset.
Why do we always seem to struggle with money?!?
Specificity in stating problems for effective understanding.
Accepting personal responsibility and defining desired outcomes.
Luke shares how he built resilience as an Air Force pilot.
The challenges of masculine energy and emotional suppression.
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82: The Solution is in the Space
08 Sep 2023
00:19:55
Have you ever had a problem that you weren’t able to solve? Or maybe you are going through a difficult time in your life with health challenges, or financial problems, or relationship problems, or work problems. Or maybe recently, you lost something important – like your keys or your wallet or your phone - and you looked everywhere, but you couldn’t find it.
On today’s episode, we are going to answer the question… when you are knee deep in a problem, what’s the fastest way to find the answer when it’s not coming to you?
The answer is powerful, it involves some flowers and a lost ring, and I think it’s going to surprise you.
Together, we will unpack:
How we get sucked even further into our problems.
The two different ways to view what happens in your life.
The tendency to focus on the problem as a way to find a solution.
The importance of surrounding ourselves with like-minded and growth-minded individuals.
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81: It Matters Who You Surround Yourself With. Here’s Why.
01 Sep 2023
00:20:06
There’s a toxic trend that I see that no one is talking about, and it’s affecting your health without you even knowing it. I’m going to address that towards the end of today’s episode. Because here’s the thing. Our environment is always changing around us. It affects who we become. When our environment changes, so does the people in our world.
On today’s episode, we are going to answer the question… why does it even matter who you surround yourself with?
The answer is powerful, it involves a small town girl in a big city and a big city girl in a small town, and I think it’s going to surprise you.
Together, we will unpack:
The unusual differences between small town people and big city people.
Does it really matter who you surround yourself with?
Why it's important to evaluate your community in real life.
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80: Triggered? 5 Steps to Take Control of Your Reaction
25 Aug 2023
00:22:23
Have you ever wondered how you can be totally fine one minute and the next thing you know… someone does or says something or something happens and boom you are triggered to the point of your emotions taking over your entire body. How you are instantly flooded with anxiety, or the tears come from this guttural place or you can’t think straight, and more often than not, words come out of your mouth that you later regret?
On today’s episode, we are going to answer the question… what does it actually mean to be triggered and what are 5 simple steps to take control of your reaction?
The answer is powerful, it involves a hotel in Kansas, and I think it’s going to surprise you.
Together, we will unpack:
5 simple steps to control your reaction to being triggered.
What it does and doesn't mean to be triggered.
The inner work of telling oneself the truth for positive changes.
The importance of healing a core wound.
What to do if you feel yourself getting triggered.
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79: The Quickest Way to Get Your Old Life Back
18 Aug 2023
00:20:23
After that diagnosis, how many times have you said... I just want my old life back! We never asked for this diagnosis to happen. And then we don’t talk enough about what it’s like to grieve our former lives. To grieve that fabulous person we used to be.
This week is my birthday and breast cancer survivorversary. It’s always a time of reflection for me as I begin another trip around the sun. That reflection always includes my former life and there’s a lot of yearning for the past, and for my past self.
On today’s episode, we are going to answer the question… what IS the quickest way to get your old life back after a diagnosis derails your plans?
The answer is powerful, it involves a broken reflector of an old car, and I think it’s going to surprise you.
Together, we will unpack:
Why it's more important to move forward instead of dwelling on the past.
How you can take a step back and evaluate your life from a neutral perspective so that you can gain better clarity.
When you need to ask yourself hard questions and how you can be curious about the answers.
Holly shares a story of a hit and run that changed her life forever.
When it's time to grieve the loss of your former life and when it's time to move on.
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78: Trust the Vision, Not the View
11 Aug 2023
00:17:14
When we are going through a difficult time, why is it that all of the difficult stuff seems to hijack our lives? That everywhere we turn, it’s one more thing that goes wrong, it’s one more thing we have to deal with and one more thing that creates frustration, and one more thing that gets us angry or put us into fear? It dominates our mind, even before we open our eyes in the morning and every single thought throughout the day.
You feel like you are in a dark tunnel and there is no light. No way out. And when you do see a light, it’s the train coming right for you. We feel the weight of the world on our shoulders.
On today’s episode, we are going to answer the question… how can I shift my focus to something other than all of the heaviness that’s going on in my world?
The answer is powerful, it involves driving on a country road, and I think it’s going to surprise you.
Together, we will unpack:
Why do difficult things ALWAYS seem to hijack our lives?
How to shift focus away from all of the heaviness.
Holly tells us how she survived her first solo wedding after her divorce.
Why it's important to hold your vision, not your view.
What happens when you view your life through the lens of being sick?
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77: Mastering Your Inner Battles - Tools to Overcome Mind Drama with Danya Douglas Hunt
04 Aug 2023
00:47:41
If you have ever felt like there is this constant narrative going on in your brain… that everything defaults to the negative, and not just that… that anytime something happens, your mind instantly goes to the drama. If you have experienced these battles in your mind, then listen up.
On today’s episode, my guest is going to answer the question… how can we shift our mindset and identity so that we can get past all of the mind drama and focus on the good stuff in life?
My guest today is Danya Douglas Hunt.
Danya helps entrepreneurs and leaders unlock their next level identity, expand their wealth consciousness and shift their paradigm.
She is a Mentor, Host of the Play Bigger Podcast, Speaker, Former Olympic therapist, been featured on multiple platforms such as MSNBC, NBC, CBS, etc (YES SUPPLY certified Neuro-Linguistic Programming Practitioner (NLP), Life + Success Coach, TIME Techniques™ Practitioner, Clinical Hypnotherapist and an Emotional Freedom Techniques facilitator (EFT), Reiki Level 1 & 2, and is currently studying RRT under Dr. Jon Connelly.
Danya is one of my fabulous coaches in James Wedmore’s Next Level community. And PS – if you normally listen to this podcast on 1.2 speed… you are going to want to drop it down to the regular speed today because we go fast and furious and you are going to want to listen to every single word.
Together, we will unpack:
Why you can’t play the game of basketball and entrepreneurship in the same way.
Recognizing the power of changing the brain.
What’s going on when our brain shuts down?
How our subconscious mind is designed for survival, not growth.
Transforming a scarcity mindset to a more empowering mindset.
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76: Why am I Constantly Going Backwards?
28 Jul 2023
00:14:51
Most people want the better things in life. They want to eat healthier, they want to exercise more consistently, they want to have better finances, they want healthier relationships. We all want the things that improve our life, right? Most people have the knowledge… they know in their heads exactly what the actions they need to do to get to the other side. And yet… most people stay stuck in their backwards motion. Because they think that all they need to do is to change their actions. So they try to change their actions, but when they do, it doesn’t work. And then they give up.
On today’s episode, we are going to answer the question… why is it that when I know what I’m supposed to do to improve my situation… why am I constantly going backwards?
The answer is powerful, it involves a ferris wheel, and I think it’s going to surprise you.
Together, we will unpack:
How surviving a ferris wheel is scarier than surviving chemo.
Why do we continue to make unhealthy decisions, when we are aware of the healthy alternatives?
Why is it so difficult to change habits?
The one commonality in health changes that makes all of the difference.
How to make permanent changes in your life when you feel like you are stuck on the ferris wheel.
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180: (Pt 1) The 15 Ultimate Life Lessons That Upgraded My Body and Life Forever
08 Aug 2025
00:32:51
What if I told you that some of the most difficult times in your life are the ones that teach you the best lessons? I’ve got 15 of the most ultimate life lessons I’ve learned over the past 15 years from those darkest times of my life… and how I completely upgraded my body and life forever because of them. Today is Part 1.
Together, we will unpack:
The 15 biggest life lessons that secretly upgraded my health, body, and mindset after breast cancer, Hashimoto’s, and divorce (Part 1 of 2).
How empathy without boundaries leads to emotional eating, and what to do instead.
What happens to your weight and nervous system when you keep saying yes but your body wants to scream no.
Why finding your voice (and using it unapologetically) is the missing link in your weight loss journey.
The real reason your relationship and weight problems begin.
How to build unshakable resilience by doing hard things, and why it rewires your brain for fat loss.
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!
75: Medical Gaslighting, Advocating for Your Health, and Finding Your Voice with Linda Sidhu
21 Jul 2023
00:43:57
If you have ever experienced medical gaslighting, then listen up.
On today’s episode, my guest is going to answer the question… how can you find your voice to advocate for yourself, when the doctors continually dismiss you? And especially, when your life is in jeopardy.
Linda Sidhu not only lost her physical voice due to the aftermath of thyroid cancer, she had to learn how to navigate being gaslighted by her doctors to literally save her own life. Linda has been a dear friend and business colleague of mine for several years. I’ve been following her journey with thyroid cancer, and when she shared publicly what happened to her, I knew right away that you need to hear her story. She is one of the most sweetest and giving people I know, but don’t let her big smile fool you, this woman is tough as nails and she fully embodies the gratitude builds fortitude ethos.
On the business side of the house, Linda is a list-building expert who helps coaches and course creators create irresistible personality quizzes that attract hundreds of new subscribers on autopilot. Including mine! If you have taken my gratitude personality quiz, Linda helped me to create it.
As a former top ten pharmaceutical sales representative, Linda had extensive training in personality types. She took the same methods that worked for selling products face-to-face and turned them into a personality quiz framework that converts views to leads at 70% and helps craft personalized marketing for her customers.
She’s been featured in the media in Forbes as well as on Cubicle to CEO, The Go-To Gal Podcast, and The Art of Online Business with Rick Mulready.
Together, we will unpack:
Linda Sidhu shares her struggle with thyroid cancer and medical gaslighting.
How can you find your voice when your doctors dismiss you?
How to advocate for yourself and push for medical attention.
Linda’s number one piece of advice for those who are unsure about treatment.
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!
74: When Gratitude is Put to the Test - My Divorce Story
14 Jul 2023
00:43:38
Divorce is one of life’s most challenging experiences, filled with emotional turmoil, fighting, uncertainty, and anger, and it can leave us with fear, feeling broken, lost, and like the foundation has been ripped from under us.
Today, I’m pulling back the curtain, and I’m going to share my divorce story. Not only that... everything that I’ve experienced, learned, practiced, and taught about gratitude was put to the test.
In today’s episode, we will answer the question... what is the ripple effect of gratitude when going through a divorce, and how can you change the narrative of what divorce is supposed to look like? If you are currently navigating a divorce, this is a must-listen-to episode.
But even if you are not, the principles that I’m going to share today will help you to view any difficult situation from a totally different perspective.
Together, we will unpack:
When gratitude is put to the test during my divorce
How you can listen to your inner voice during the cacophony of chaos around you
When it’s okay to not be okay
How to overcome anger and bitterness when that is the default go-to
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Did you know that gratitude has a dark side? It’s actually called toxic gratitude, and it’s something that Mel Robbins and I have in common… and I’m guessing you might be in the club too.
On today’s episode, we are going to answer the question… how do you know if you are getting it wrong about gratitude?
The answer is powerful, it involves Fonzie from Happy Days, and I think it’s going to surprise you.
Together, we will unpack:
Mel Robbin's six ways you're getting gratitude wrong.
Signs that you may be missing the mark with gratitude.
Gratitude's "jumped the shark" moment.
How gratitude can transform your identity.
Avoiding the trap of using gratitude as an excuse to stay stuck.
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!
72: Gratitude is the Wealth Within. Your Prosperity Begins Here
30 Jun 2023
00:19:45
Are you scared about the current economy? Or maybe you are struggling with money a little more these days than normal? There’s a lot of uncertainty going on right now, and it’s easy to fixate on the scarcity... on what you don’t have.
On today’s episode, we are going to answer the question... how can you use gratitude to create wealth in this economy?The answer is powerful, it involves a TV, and I think it’s going to surprise you.
So... let’s get started.
Together, we will unpack:
The surprising way to use gratitude to create wealth in this economy
Learn to recognize when your amygdala hijacks your brain into making bad decisions
Uncovering the dark side of dopamine rushes
The true currency for a more prosperous and abundant life is THIS
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71: From Failure to Fire
23 Jun 2023
00:13:34
Have you ever felt like there's something more out there? Like you have this "thing" inside of you that has been nudging and whispering and calling you to do something different in your life and/or your health? You know it's there. You're like... heeeeey... what's up?!?!?
But you've never actually made it happen.
In this episode, we will answer the question… how do I kindle my fire when I’m afraid of taking those steps to make it happen?
The answer is powerful, it involves oxygen, and I think it’s going to surprise you.
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!
70: It's Up to God and YOU with Leah Bryant
16 Jun 2023
00:31:55
If you are a little down on yourself today, then listen up. On today’s episode, my guest is going to share her story of how she went from being partially paralyzed to a wheelchair to walking without assistance.
Her story is powerful, it involves taking one step at a time, and I think it’s going to surprise you.
My guest today is Leah Bryant. Leah is the "podcast ninja" who helps coaches learn how podcasting can grow their audience of raving fans and increase their income.
Leah has published over 700 episodes for over 25 podcasts in just a little over two years. Including mine. Yes, this is the same Leah Bryant who is my podcast producer. She has the biggest heart to serve others, and she loves being behind the scenes but after hearing this interview, I know you will agree with me that her story and her message needs to be shared with the world.
Leah is not just my podcast producer, she has become a close personal friend who I love and adore and she fully embodies the gratitude builds fortitude spirit.
I’m excited for you to listen to this interview.
Together, we will unpack:
Leah Bryant shares her journey with paralysis and her experience of learning to walk again
The importance of taking time to feel emotions during the recovery process
Why being patient AND grateful can help you persevere in unexpected situations
Leah's career path and her transition into podcasting and entrepreneurship
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69: Bonus Reflections on Dr. Christine Li's interview
09 Jun 2023
00:09:10
Have you listened to Episode 68, 4 Simple Strategies for Overcoming Procrastination? It was a guest episode with Dr. Christine Li 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 my interview with Dr. Christine Li in Episode 68
The vicious cycle of procrastination and clutter
The fear that holds us back from moving forward
Overcoming procrastination with grace and the right mindset
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68: 4 Simple Strategies for Overcoming Procrastination with Dr. Christine Li
02 Jun 2023
00:39:01
If you consider yourself a procrastinator, then listen up. On today’s episode, my guest is going to answer the question… what are the four things you need to do when you are too scared to move forward?
The answer is powerful, it involves releasing some mind-body-and physical clutter, and I think it’s going to surprise you.
My guest today is Dr. Christine Li. Christine is a clinical psychologist who has helped thousands of clients and students to recognize the internal and external roadblocks in their way and to overcome them so that they could perform to their potential and with much greater ease and speed.
Christine is the author of "5-Minute Self-Discipline Exercises: Stay Motivated, Cultivate Good Habits, and Achieve Your Goals"; Host of the Make Time for Success Podcast; AND… wait until you hear this… her coaching methodology and work was featured in Oprah's Favorite Things Issue at the end of 2022. And because I’m pretty sure you are wondering… Yes, I do ask her all about that.
I’m excited for you to listen to this interview!
Together, we will unpack:
Dr. Christine Li shares advice for those who struggle with clutter and procrastination.
The #1 reason why people procrastinate.
Understanding the fear of success and how it can stop you.
Wait, there's a connection between procrastination and self-esteem?
Taking action with forgiveness, fear, focus and flow.
How to fix more than one habit.
The importance of speaking to ourselves with love, especially as it relates to our clutter.
The relationship between self-worth and having stuff in America.
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67: My Body is Fighting Against Itself
26 May 2023
00:18:08
Have you ever said that your body is fighting against itself? Or have you ever thought that your body has betrayed you? Chances are if you have said those things, it may be more detrimental than you think. Or is it? Believe it or not, the evidence is… well… you’ll just have to listen and find out!
In this episode, we will answer the question… is it helpful or detrimental for your body to be fighting against itself?
The answer is powerful, it involves the thick Velcro on boxing gloves, and I think it will surprise you.
Together, we will unpack:
The concept of the body fighting against itself.
Positive and negative perspectives on fighting chronic illness.
The importance of hope and determination in fighting illness.
Crash course on inflammation and its effects on the body.
How our language affects the healing process.
The idea of personal responsibility in achieving better health.
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179: These Forgotten Hormones are Sabotaging Your Weight Loss. But They Don’t Have To.
30 Jul 2025
00:43:46
We love to blame our midlife hormones for why we’re gaining weight, or why we can’t lose weight. And most of this blame is on estrogen or cortisol. But there are two hormones that we forget about, and when they’re not balanced, your body and brain will work against your weight loss goals, and no amount of willpower or clean eating can fix it. But it doesn’t have to be this way, and there is a solution.
Together, we will unpack:
Why midlife weight struggles might not be about estrogen or cortisol, but two forgotten hunger hormones flying under the radar.
5 sneaky symptoms your hunger hormones are out of balance.
What hunger hormones actually do, how they get out of whack, and how they quietly sabotage your best weight loss efforts.
Are GLP-1 medications like Ozempic actually needed, or are there more all-natural alternatives out there that are safe and effective?
The surprising non-weight benefits women over 40 have experienced from balancing their hormones.
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178: Are You in a Narcissistic Relationship with Food?
25 Jul 2025
00:32:26
What if I told you that the patterns many women experience with men… I’m talking about the guys who make you question your worth… these are the same patterns that show up in your relationship with food? Today, we’re going beyond the clinical and looking at patterns of behavior between toxic and narcissistic men and food. And there’s a lot more similarities than you realize.
Together, we will unpack:
Why toxic relationship patterns with men often mirror emotional eating patterns with food.
The surprising connection between narcissistic traits and food guilt, shame, and binge cycles.
The 7 narcissistic traits that might be sabotaging your relationship with food, without you realizing it.
How love bombing and ghosting show up on your plate (yes, really).
The manipulation tactics we accept from food that we’d never tolerate from a man.
Why drama and chaos tie back to your overeating habits.
What you can do right now to break these patterns and rebuild a healthy relationship with food.
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177: The 5 Hard Truths About Why You’re Not Losing Weight
18 Jul 2025
00:19:37
If you’re a woman over 40 who is struggling to lose weight, and the pounds refuse to come off, regardless of what you try, this episode might be interesting to you. Today, I’m going to tell you the 5 hard truths about why you can’t lose weight. Two of these are what everyone blames and thinks are the problem, but they’re actually not. And the fifth one is the hard truth that no one else will say. Because what you think is the problem… isn’t the problem at all.
Together, we will unpack:
The 5 hard truths about losing weight that we’ve been taught to believe.
Why eating less and moving more is hurting your metabolism after 40.
The truth about midlife hormones - should we really blame them?
What your chaotic sleep pattern is really doing to your cravings and energy.
Why your 40+ body can’t sustain your 20-30 year-old eating habits.
The shocking truth about calorie underreporting (backed by science).
Why most women over 40 are undernourished and what the real consequences are.
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176: The Psychology of Emotional Eating: What Your Body Language & Behavior Are Trying to Say
11 Jul 2025
00:22:21
I can tell in 60 seconds if you are an emotional eater, just by observing your body language and behavior. If you want to know the psychology of emotional eating, and how to tell if your habits, posture, and clothes are secretly revealing your relationship with food, this episode is for you.
Together, we will unpack:
What your voice, posture, and behavior reveal about emotional eating, even when you’re not saying a word.
7 behavioral “tells” that silently reveal if you’re an emotional eater (and yes, you probably do more than you think).
How your body language is your nervous system’s cry for safety.
5 emotional eating identities, and how each one uses food to self-soothe.
Why women who avoid conflict, crave validation, or are hyper-independent are the ones most likely to eat in secret.
Why the diet industry gives you a System 2 solution for a System 1 problem, and why that never works long-term.
How emotional forensics coaching helps you shift your automatic emotional eating and overeating behaviors.
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175: Pt 2 - If I Wanted to Destroy Weight Loss Progress, Here’s What I Would Do (According to ChatGPT)
03 Jul 2025
00:18:08
If you want to destroy a woman’s health for good, don’t attack her body. Attack her identity. Make her question her voice, her worth, her past, and her future. Make her believe she’s too much… and still not enough. This is Part 2 of how the enemy tries to destroy your weight loss progress and take you out. And today, we’re going in.
Together, we will unpack:
Learn how “tone it down” messaging is used to silence powerful women in midlife.
Discover how self-abandonment (disguised as selflessness) is wrecking your health more than any sugar binge ever could.
Is your discipline actually a disguise? How chasing perfection keeps you trapped in control… and sets you up to crash.
What if the REAL fear isn’t failure… but freedom? The enemy’s sneakiest move: convincing you you’re not ready for peace.
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