Holly Toscanini

How to Lose the Wait

Welcome to How to Lose the ‘WAIT’—the podcast for women in midlife who are tired of living like their real life starts “later.” If you’ve been waiting for confidence, the perfect timing, the perfect body, the perfect relationship, or a braver version of you to take the wheel… you’re in the right place.  Holly Toscanini is the warm, witty, and refreshingly real voice behind How to Lose the ‘Wait’ — the podcast helping women over 40 stop postponing their lives and start living fully, exactly as they are. A bestselling author, empowerment coach, and creator of The Unwaiting Method™ , Holly has ma...

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Holly Toscanini

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Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

73. What’s Holding You Back? Uncovering the 5 Hidden Blocks to Self-Trust 06.07.2025

Do you constantly second-guess yourself? Feel stuck in indecision? Wonder why you can’t seem to move forward—even though you really want to? You’re not alone—and you’re not broken. In this episode of How to Lose the ‘WAIT’, Holly Toscanini, midlife reinvention coach and creator of The Reinvention Code™, walks you through the five hidden blocks to self-trust that are quietly sabotaging your clarity...

72. Messy is Magnetic: Why Showing Up Real Beats Being Perfect Every Time 28.06.2025

In today’s episode, we explore why real is more powerful than perfect. Holly Toscanini, founder of The Reinvention Code™, invites you to let go of the illusion of perfection and embrace the magnetic power of your full, human self. Source

71. The Myth of ‘Too Late’: Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Reinvent Yourself 22.06.2025

Feeling stuck in midlife? Discover why it's not too late to reinvent yourself—and how to start today with confidence, clarity, and purpose. Source

70. How to Rediscover Your Voice and Visibility in Midlife 15.06.2025

Feel invisible in midlife? You’re not alone. In this empowering episode, Holly Toscanini explores how women over 40 can reclaim their voice, visibility, and self-worth—without apology. Source

69. The Confidence Trap – Why You Don’t Need to Feel Ready to Act Boldly 08.06.2025

In this empowering episode, Holly Toscanini unpacks the myth that confidence is something you need to feel before taking action.[...] Source

68. How to Break-up with Burnout- Why Hustle Culture Is Failing Women 24.05.2025

Burnt out from doing too much and feeling too little? Discover how midlife women can break free from hustle culture and redefine productivity with intuition. Source

67. Unlearning Good Girl Syndrome: How to Speak Up, Set Boundaries, and Say No Without Guilt 27.04.2025

Discover how to break free from good girl conditioning, set boundaries, and reclaim your voice—no guilt required. Confidence starts here. Source

66. Permission to Pivot: How to Reinvent Yourself Without Losing Your Mind 14.04.2025

Feeling stuck and craving change but overwhelmed by how to start? In today’s episode, I share my personal pivot journey and give you powerful tools to confidently navigate your own reinvention without losing your mind. Source

65. The Power of Imperfect Action: Why Messy Progress is the Key to Your Dreams 31.03.2025

Helping midlife women shift their mindset from perfectionism to intuitive, courageous, imperfect action, highlighting that progress—not perfection—is the true pathway to fulfillment. Source

64. How to Pursue Your Passions with Confidence: Overcoming Doubt amp; Fear 15.03.2025

Have you ever felt paralyzed by fear and self-doubt, waiting for the perfect moment to pursue your passions? In this episode of "How to Lose the ‘Wait’," we tackle the fears that hold so many women back and provide practical tools to reframe fear as a catalyst for growth. Discover why fear exists, the common barriers women over 40 face, and how to build resilience. It’s time to stop letting fear d...

63. Quiet the Critic, Trust Your Gut, Transform Your Life: How Daily Habits Fuel a New Beginning 02.03.2025

Ever feel like that little voice of doubt is holding you back? In the latest episode of How to Lose the ‘Wait’, I share a powerful Inner Silence Exercise that helps you quiet your inner critic and make room for new possibilities. It’s time to replace “I’m not enough” with “I am capable and ready to grow.” Tune in now and start your transformation journey! Source

62. Overcoming Self-Doubt: Intuition and Confidence Strategies for Women Over 50 20.02.2025

Midlife can feel like a crossroads—a time of transformation and self-reflection. Many women grapple with self-doubt and disconnect from their intuition after years of prioritizing others. In our latest episode, we explore how to reclaim your intuitive wisdom and develop the self-trust needed to confidently navigate this stage of life. Discover why so many women lose touch with their inner knowing,...

61. Unleashing Midlife Magic: How to Turn Life’s Transitions into Your Superpower 01.02.2025

Midlife isn’t a season of decline—it’s a season of transformation! In this empowering episode, we’ll flip the script on navigating change and reclaim your personal power through intuition, self-trust, and confidence. Discover how to create your Midlife Manifesto, turning your vision into actionable steps that build momentum in your daily life. Whether you’re facing menopause, career shifts, or red...

60. Living Without the Wait—How to Fully Step into Your Power 12.01.2025

 In this empowering episode of How to Lose the 'WAIT', Holly Toscanini dives deep into the invisible weight many midlife women carry—emotional baggage, self-doubt, limiting beliefs, and the fear of being too much or not enough. Holly challenges the myth that weight loss equals confidence, offering actionable steps to shed the emotional burdens holding you back and reclaim your power. Source

59. Stop Waiting for Permission: How to Build Unconditional Self-Confidence 23.12.2024

Have you ever felt like you’re waiting for permission to finally feel confident—whether it’s permission to speak up, take up[...] Source

58. Why People Comment on Your Body (and How to Shut It Down) 07.12.2024

In this empowering episode of How to Lose the ‘WAIT’, Holly Toscanini dives into why people feel compelled to comment[...] Source

57. Reclaiming Our Sacred Connection with Food 24.11.2024

In this powerful episode of How to Lose the ‘WAIT’, host Holly Toscanini invites listeners to explore food as far[...] Source

56. The Sum of Our Parts 3- Reclaiming Every Part 17.11.2024

In this 3rd and final installment, we move from understanding and challenging societal standards to fully embracing body sovereignty and[...] Source

55. The Sum of Our Parts 2- Breaking Free from the Age Cage, Embracing Mid-Life Power and Wisdom 17.11.2024

In Part 2, Breaking Free from the Age Cage, Embracing Mid-Life Power and Wisdom, Holly exposes the pressure surrounding aging[...] Source

53. The Sum of Our Parts- Age, Wisdom, and the Power of Not Giving a Sh*t 17.11.2024

In this 3-part series, The Sum of Our Parts, Holly peels back the layers of body-related insecurity, revealing where it[...] Source

54. The Sum of our Parts- Uncovering the Roots, Why Our Bodies Were Never the Problem 17.11.2024

11/17/2024 In Part 1 of the Sum of Our Parts, “Uncovering the Roots, Why Our Bodies Were Never the Problem”, we explore where body insecurity begins and how societal standards, family dynamics, and media shape our perceptions from an early age. We trace the origins of body shame and insecurities that affect us throughout life, reinforcing the message that these are not flaws within us but external...

52. Why We’re Losing the ‘WAIT’: A New Beginning for Your Journey to Empowerment 26.10.2024

The Say,’ When!’ podcast is now “How to Lose the ‘WAIT’ Stop Waiting. Start Living. Tell me, what kind of life do you really want? Do you feel like you’ve been waiting forever for your ‘real life’ to start? Maybe you’ve been holding out for the perfect body, the perfect job, or the perfect relationship, all the while feeling stuck in place. The constant feeling of not being enough—it’s exhausting....

51. Breaking Free from Beauty Myths: Embracing Radical Self-Love and Body Acceptance 19.10.2024

In this episode, we unpack the powerful themes of body acceptance and radical self-love, drawing inspiration from two iconic works: The Beauty Myth by Naomi Wolf and The Body Is Not An Apology by Sonya Renee Taylor. Key Takeaways: The Beauty Myth: We explored how societal beauty standards have historically oppressed women, shifting our focus from our potential to our appearance, and discussed the...

50. Speaking of Ourselves: How Language Shapes Women’s Reality 21.09.2024

50. Speaking of Ourselves: How Language Shapes Women’s Reality Explore how words shape our reality, influence body image, and reinforce gender stereotypes. Join Holly Toscanini in discussing how shifting our internal and external language can transform our relationship with food, body acceptance, and self-worth. Learn how to reclaim your body and autonomy by choosing empowering words. Key Takeaway...

49. Unlock Your Intuition: 5 Keys to Reconnecting with Your Body 07.09.2024

Join Holly as she explores the transformative power of intuition and spirituality in achieving holistic wellness. Holly explores how reconnecting with our intuition can guide us in making better decisions about food, movement, and self-care. You’ll learn why diet culture disconnects us from our natural instincts and how to rebuild trust in our inner wisdom. She'll also introduce the new free eBook...

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