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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