The Wise Divine Women Podacst presents Holly Bertone, A three-step process can rewire unhealthy eating patterns. Our brain creates well-worn paths that dictate our behaviors.

In this episode of the Wise Divine Women Podcast, Dana Irvine and Holly Bertone delve into the complexities of emotional eating, particularly among women in midlife. Holly shares her personal journey from a successful career in the FBI to becoming a health coach specializing in emotional eating. They discuss the triggers and patterns associated with emotional eating, the importance of recognizing these behaviors, and the need for a holistic approach to break the cycle of learned helplessness. Holly introduces a three-step process to help women rewire their relationship with food and achieve sustainable health without restrictive diets. In this conversation, Holly Bertone discusses the intricate relationship between emotional eating and brain patterns, emphasizing the importance of awareness and the process of rewiring habits. She outlines a three-step approach: 'See it, Stop it, Shift it,' to help individuals understand and interrupt their cravings. Holly shares personal experiences, including her journey through breast cancer and how emotional eating played a role in her coping mechanisms. The discussion highlights the significance of recognizing triggers and creating healthier relationships with food, ultimately aiming for a more nourishing and fulfilling life.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Emotional Eating and Personal Journeys

02:54 Holly's Transformation from FBI to Health Coach

09:55 Understanding Emotional Eating Triggers

18:25 Recognizing Emotional Eating Patterns

23:51 Breaking the Cycle of Learned Helplessness

25:39 The Three-Step Process for Change

26:31 Uncovering Hidden Patterns in Emotional Eating

28:29 Interrupting the Cycle of Cravings

31:50 Rewiring Automatic Responses to Food

35:40 The Impact of Emotional Eating on Health

39:21 Understanding the Brain's Role in Eating Habits

42:26 The Importance of Awareness in Change

44:15 Exclusive Gifts for Listeners

Holly Bertone is a former FBI Chief of Staff for Counterintelligence turned Certified Holistic Health Coach. She spent 20 years in high-stakes government roles where she managed major operations while navigating intense pressure.

After battling her own "food monsters," Holly realized that cracking the code on emotional eating was the same as tracking spies - identifying the pattern and neutralizing the threat. Now, she helps high-achieving midlife women break free from emotional eating, rebel against diet culture, and prioritize their health - without restrictive diets or relying on willpower. Through her science-backed approach, she's been featured on major platforms and top podcasts. Her mission is simple: help women fuel their bodies for optimal energy and health.

Links:Connect on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/holly.bertone/

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