Are you struggling with weight loss despite doing everything “right”? You’re not alone.
In this episode, April Roberts sits down with Holly Bertone, a former FBI Chief of Staff turned Certified Holistic Health Coach. Holly shares her personal journey from high-achieving professional to wellness advocate, revealing the hidden reasons why traditional weight loss strategies don’t work for women in midlife—and what actually does.
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Key Takeaways:
- Why your go-to weight loss habits stop working in midlife
- The emotional and biological barriers to sustainable weight loss
- Holly’s ROCKY framework for breaking free from diet culture
- How emotional eating and stress impact your metabolism
- The power of protein, strength training, and mindset shifts for lasting results
Who is Holly Bertone?
Holly Bertone is a former FBI Chief of Staff for Counterintelligence turned Certified Holistic Health Coach. She helps midlife women find the clues to prioritize their health, so their high-achievement lifestyle no longer clashes with unwanted weight gain, lack of energy, and restless nights. Holly spent 20 years in Project Management consulting and federal government service. After her own experience of breast cancer, healing herself from an autoimmune disease, and creating a no-conflict divorce, she learned there’s more to life than burning the candle at both ends, and living according to everyone else’s agenda. As a Certified Holistic Health Coach, she helps women combine the principles of high-performance and mindset to ditch diet culture and create SUSTAINABLE RESULTS that are an effortless part of their lifestyle. Holly is also a Keynote Speaker, #1 Amazon bestselling author, and Host of Your Midlife Comeback Story Podcast.
Mic Drop Moments:
“Why don’t the same habits, structures, and discipline that made us successful in life and business work when it comes to losing weight in midlife? That’s the million-dollar question.” – Holly Bertone
“We wake up every day giving everything to everyone else—our careers, our families, our responsibilities. But when it comes to our health, we’re running on empty.” – Holly Bertone
“You can either dread the diet, or you can be a little rebellious against the industry designed to keep you stuck.” – Holly Bertone
“We can be strong and feminine at the same time. Strength doesn’t take away from your femininity—it fuels it.” – Holly Bertone
“The diet industry thrives on shame, but the real transformation happens when you take back your power and decide, ‘I’m no longer that person.’” – Holly Bertone
Resources:
Website: https://pinkfortitude.mykajabi.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holly.bertone/
Podcast: https://pinkfortitude.mykajabi.com/blog/
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