The Work in Between with Gretchen Holmes, PhD

In this episode, I talk with coach, Cindy Van Eeckhout, creator of the Joy of Life Method, about how to capture more joy in our daily lives.

In this episode, I talk with registered dietitian Julie Ruelle about ways to take control of your health and a new tool to help you manage diabetes.

In this episode, I talk with fitness professional Mark Gray about no nonsense steps to building a healthy lifestyle.

In this final episode of 2024, I chat about closing out the year and setting ourselves up for a new one!

In this episode, we explore the science behind behavior change and how to start making the changes you want to make by taking small, intentional steps. I’m joined by Dr. Diego Salinas, neuroscientist, physician, and health coach for a fascinating discussion that will help you move forward to reach your goals.

In this Best of Series, I revisit my conversation with interventional cardiologist, Dr. Matt Hann, where we talk about health and how we have to look beyond the scale.

Episode Synopsis: It’s time to change the conversation around obesity and behavior change. What we’re doing isn’t working. Patients often feel invisible and providers are frustrated. Why is that? In this episode, I talk with Nkechi Onyegasi, a DNP who works with patients with obesity. We take a deep dive into how we are approaching this complex issue from both the patient and the provider perspectives and what changes we can make moving forward. For more information regarding resources related to this episode, please visit: https://gretchenholmesphd.com/podcast-resources After Thoughts: This is a very personal episode for me. I have struggled with weight my entire life and I can tell you, it’s not an easy journey. Society can be cruel and navigating the healthcare system has its own challenges. I loved some of the suggestions that Nkechi made for both the patients and providers’ perspective. They would go a long way in changing the national conversation.

In this episode, we explore healthy vs destructive mindsets and how we have the ability to shift our mindsets to transform our lives with author of the upcoming book: The FORCE Continuum: How to Shift Your Mindset to Transform Your Life.

In this episode, I talk with Manya Ronay, Internal Family Systems (IFS) practitioner, about the mind-body connection and how truly interconnected they are, especially as they relate to illness.

In this episode, I go solo. I wanted to take a pause and talk about lessons learned during Season Two and share some big news!

In this episode, exercise physiologist and health coach, Janet Huehls, (of Exercising Well), and I explore the concept of motivation. What it is, how we use it, and how it can be a barrier to good health. You will be surprised and what you’ll learn about motivation and why it’s not what you think it is.

In this episode, exercise physiologist and health coach, Janet Heuhls, (of Exercising Well), and I explore the concept of motivation. What it is, how we use it, and how it can be a barrier to good health. You will be surprised and what you’ll learn about motivation and why it’s not what you think it is.

Rachel is a personal trainer who has had her share of issues with her body. I bought her book, The Donut Diaries: A personal trainer’s tale of being every size from 12 through 0 and found her to be brutally honest and provided an interesting perspective being in the fitness industry. In this episode we talk about some of the diet myths that we’ve all bought into and how to break free from the social constructions that dictate how we move through the world. I know you’ll find our conversation not only informative but helpful as you navigate your own health journey.

In this episode, I talk with family medicine physician, Dr. Jimmy Dimitriades about how to build a more effective partnership between providers and patients to help you reach your health-related goals.

In this episode, I talk with Janet Frank, PhD, Clinical Psychologist and Certified Functional Health Coach. We explore how emotional eating manifests in our daily lives and effective techniques for navigating the often-complex factors that contribute to emotional eating.

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Devin Vicknair, behavioral health specialist who has worked in private practice, psychiatric hospitals, and counseling centers helping patients with chronic pain, cardiovascular conditions, and obesity. We explore the multiple factors and systems that contribute to food addiction and offer some strategies for navigating this complex issue.

Synopsis: In this episode, keynote speaker and author, Marie Alessi and I explore grief and how it can transform your life.

Synopsis: In this episode, I talk everything health with family medicine physician, Dr. Jodi Bahnmiller-Brasil.

In this episode, I talk with international speaker and communication coach about the power of finding your authentic voice and the path to personal growth.

Synopsis: In this episode, Zeina and I explore emotions and how to embrace your authentic self.