The Work in Between with Gretchen Holmes, PhD

In this episode, health and fitness coach Vicky Midwood and I explore the body positivity movement. We talk about what it originally was intended to do and how it’s being used today.

In this episode, I talk with Melissa about her transformational journey toward a healthier life after losing a significant amount of weight.   

The day before her 30th birthday and weighing 495 pounds, Monica underwent gastric bypass surgery with the hope of transforming her life. Since then, she has lost 340 pounds, overcame profound personal challenges, and is finally living the life she was meant to live.

We can’t separate our spiritual health from our physical health – they are intricately connected. In this episode, I talk with Dorothy Rischel, PhD, a clinical psychologist and Methodist Minister about the intersection of spirituality and faith and our health. Navigating the physical challenges of illness is challenging. However, when we focus on finding what brings us joy, it often makes the jour...

Grief is something we all have experienced. Whether it’s the loss of a loved one, a friendship, or a pet, it’s a very personal journey. In this episode, we explore grief and how it’s possible to use it as a jumping off point for creating a more intentional and purposeful life. Grief is a hard path but think for a moment, how would you answer the question, “What is the most amazing thing that could...

What a season it has been! In this episode, I look back on Season One and then look forward to Season Two. I also talk about navigating the holidays and how to make sure you practice self-care and stay on track to reach your goals.

Starting a fitness program, especially at mid-life, can be overwhelming. There’s a lot of information out there and it can be confusing. Join me as Jen Shaver and I explore how to get started, debunk some myths, and talk about how to prepare yourself for aging so make sure you get to do all of the activities that are important to you.

Most of us lose our way periodically but how do we know when it happens? Once we know, what can we do about it? Join Lisa Ruegg, RN, MBA, CPHRM and me as we explore how she realized she had lost her way, what she decided to do about it, and what helped her the most.

In our continuing conversation, Monica and I explore how her life changed while losing her weight, what she has learned about herself, and what she still does today to ensure she is able to maintain her healthy lifestyle. Join us as we dig deeper into her journey and find out what daily habits and actions keep her on track.

The day before her 30th birthday and weighing 495 pounds, Monica underwent gastric bypass surgery with the hope of transforming her life. Since then, she has lost 340 pounds, overcame profound personal challenges, and is finally living the life she was meant to live. Join us as we explore how she decided to have surgery, what it like living as a 495-pound person, and how she came to decide to have...

Continuing Part 2 of my conversation with Dorothy Rischel, clinical psychologist and Methodist Minister. In this episode we talk about navigating family dynamics and how to set boundaries around the table.

We can’t separate our spiritual health from our physical health – they are intricately connected. In this episode, I talk with Dorothy Rischel, PhD, a clinical psychologist and Methodist Minister about the intersection of spirituality and faith and our health. Navigating the physical challenges of illness is challenging. However, when we focus on finding what brings us joy, it often makes the jour...

Episode Synopsis: Having the opportunity to sit and talk with Dr. Matt Hann, an interventional cardiologist, about health was a treat. He has a refreshing perspective on health as a physician. Typically, all we hear about is what we weigh but Dr. Hann much prefers to talk about a more holistic approach to health and not just your weight. In this episode we explore what it means to be healthy and h...

Episode Synopsis: In 1967, Kathrine was the first woman to run the Boston Marathon as an officially registered female. A mile and a half into the race, the race manager assaulted her to get her out of the race. He failed. Kathrine finished the race and went to become a visionary and pioneer for women’s long-distance running. Her relentless passion to grow women’s marathons all of the world, along...

Episode Synopsis:  Part 2 of my conversation with Rob Pardi continues as we explore grief in a new light.  We also talk about how to live a more purposeful and intentional life through his lens of Possibilities in Action. After Thoughts:  I thoroughly enjoyed my conversation with Rob. I found him uplifting, inspirational, and insightful. I like his energy and perspectives on how to appreciate the...

Episode Synopsis: Grief is something we all have experienced. Whether it’s the loss of a loved one, a friendship, or a pet, it’s a very personal journey. In this episode, we explore grief and how it’s possible to use it as a jumping off point for creating a more intentional and purposeful life. Grief is a hard path but think for a moment, how would you answer the question, “What is the most amazin...

The Donut Diaries with Rachel Lavin Episode Synopsis: 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’...

Episode Synopsis: One of the reasons I wanted to do this podcast was to hear about how other people successfully navigate their weight loss journeys. I wanted to find out what daily actions and habits they found worked to keep them on track and how they kept motivated. I also wanted to find out what made them get started in the first place. In this episode, we talk with Kecia Jackson, a nurse and...

Episode Synopsis: Continuing our conversation around internal work, I talk with Ashley Junghans-Rutelonis, PhD, a licensed clinical psychologist, who works with high-achieving women to reinvigorate resiliency, support mental health, and improve core leadership skills. As we know, many women don’t prioritize their physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual health and, if they do, they tend to feel g...

Episode Synopsis:  One of the reasons I wanted to do this podcast was to hear about how other people successfully navigate their weight loss journeys. I wanted to find out what daily actions and habits they found worked to keep them on track and how they kept motivated. I also wanted to find out what made them get started in the first place. In this episode, we talk with Amy, who shares her story,...

Episode Synopsis:  Most of us go there at some time or another. Something goes wrong that derails and we immediately start with the negative self-talk. In this episode, we talk with Devin Vicknair, PhD, a behavioral health specialist who helps us take a deep dive into negative self-talk, why we are so prone to go there, and how it impacts our health goals. We also talk about decision fatigue and w...

Episode Synopsis: There’s a lot of talk about doing internal or personal work to reach our goals but most of us have no idea what that even means or where to start. Luckily, my guest, Marcie Montgomery, a Transformational Coach, does. She helps individuals in transition to move forward with growth and lasting change. She focuses the inner work, specifically, identifying the values we hold most dea...

Episode Synopsis: What are auto-immune disorders? What does that even mean? In this episode, we talk with Christine Platt, PhD, a woman who has experienced auto immune issues for most of her life. We talk about what auto immune diseases are, how she experienced them, and how she was able to find answers that significantly improved her quality of life. From changing her nutrition, to losing weight,...

Episode Synopsis: Welcome to “The Work in Between,” my new podcast that focuses on health-related topics along with the daily work and activities we all need to do to reach our goals. In this premier episode, I introduce myself, talk about how I lost 100+ lbs and survived cancer 3x, why I wanted to do this podcast, and what you can expect moving forward. This is my personal welcome to all of you a...