Carrie Holland, MD, CPT

Strong Is a Mindset

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This podcast helps smart, busy women like you build a strong body AND a strong mind by leveraging the power of three essential habits: Eating, Moving, and most importantly, Thinking. Join me. I'm Carrie Holland, a family physician, certified personal trainer, certified health coach, and certified life coach. Each week, I'll share tools and concepts to help you optimize both your habits and your mindset. My goal is to help you be strong – inside and out. I take the science (which is plentiful and often confusing) and pare it down to give you what you need to know in order to build muscle, lose...

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Carrie Holland, MD, CPT

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Health

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carriehollandmd.com

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

211. Am I Getting Too Comfortable? Why Worrying Less Is a Good Sign 08.07.2026

Do you ever pause and wonder, "Am I getting too comfortable?" Maybe your routines feel easy, your workouts are predictable, or your healthy habits no longer push you, and it leaves you questioning whether progress is slowing or your edge is slipping.   In this episode, I explore the tension between comfort and growth. You'll hear why feeling calm or steady can sometimes trigger self-doubt, how hig...

210. What if Nothing Is Missing? Why We Keep Looking for 'The Thing' 01.07.2026

Ever feel convinced there's one missing piece - the perfect diet, workout, supplement, or planner - that will finally make everything click? What if the reason you feel stuck isn't that you're missing information, but that you're so focused on finding the next answer that you overlook what's already working right in front of you?   In this episode, I pull apart the urge to search for "the thing" t...

209. The Problem with 'That's Just the Way I Am.' 24.06.2026

Have you ever caught yourself saying, "That's just the way I am" when it comes to habits, reactions, or personal patterns? On the surface, it might feel like self-knowledge, but often it quietly limits what you think is possible and keeps you stuck in the same behaviors, day after day.   Listen in to learn how to distinguish between identity and behavior, challenge limiting self-statements, and cr...

208. 5 Things I Stopped Doing to Get Healthier 17.06.2026

Do you feel stuck in your health and fitness, trying all the "right" strategies, and yet, you aren't seeing the results you hoped for? Sometimes, the biggest shifts don't come from adding more - more workouts, more rules, more tracking - but from stopping the things that quietly hold you back.   In this episode, I'm sharing five things I personally stopped doing that made me healthier. None of the...

207. When Everything Feels Like an Obligation 10.06.2026

Do you ever find yourself saying yes to something you don't actually want to do, simply because you feel like you should? That invitation, request, or expectation can quickly feel like a requirement, leaving you exhausted, resentful, and disconnected from what you actually want. Why does this happen, and how can we navigate it without guilt taking over?   In this episode, I explore the difference...

206. When 'Later' Becomes the Plan 03.06.2026

Do you find yourself thinking, "I really want to change, but now is not a good time" ? Whether it's changing habits, focusing on your health, or tackling big goals, it's easy to postpone yourself when life feels chaotic. But what if waiting for the "perfect moment" is what's keeping you stuck, rather than helping you?   In this episode, I explore why so many women delay taking action until life su...

205. When You Want to Quit 27.05.2026

Have you ever found yourself in the middle of working toward a goal - whether it's building habits, improving your fitness, or changing your mindset - and suddenly the thought hits: "Maybe I should just quit"? That moment of frustration, doubt, or exhaustion can feel all-consuming, and it's often the place where change derails for so many high-achieving women.   In this episode, I break down why w...

204. For the Woman Who Never Sits: Why You Can't Relax 20.05.2026

Do you ever feel like you can't sit still, even when you finally have the time? Whether it's a moment on the couch, an evening at home, or a free weekend, your brain might be urging you to do one more thing, check one more box, or finish just one more task. What happens when rest feels uncomfortable instead of relieving?     In this episode, I explore why high-achieving women struggle to slow down...

203. Over-Helping: The Exhaustion of Being Everyone's Go-To Person 13.05.2026

Are you helping because it's truly needed, or because stepping in has become your default? When you're the one who always notices, manages, follows through, and makes sure nothing falls through the cracks, helping can start to feel less like a choice and more like a responsibility you automatically absorb.   In this episode, I'm breaking down over-helping: what it actually looks like, why so many...

202. How to Stay on Track When Your Routine Falls Apart 06.05.2026

If your schedule gets thrown off, do your habits fall apart too? Whether it's travel, work deadlines, family chaos, or changing routines, it's easy to believe you need life to settle down before you can get back on track. But the truth is, life rarely slows down for long, and waiting for perfect conditions often keeps you stuck in a frustrating cycle of starting over.   In this episode, I break do...

201. The Advice I Keep Repeating (Because It Works) 29.04.2026

How often do you find yourself overcomplicating your goals or spinning out when life stops cooperating with your "perfect" plan?   We've all been there, thinking that if a habit feels hard or we're not making progress, that it must mean we're failing. What if, in those moments, the solution isn't about looking for a flashy new strategy? What if the most powerful tool you can have is a simple, stea...

200. What It Actually Takes to Change 22.04.2026

Why does change feel so hard, even when you know exactly what to do? If you've ever thought that the answer is just a better plan, more motivation, or finally getting your timing right, you're not alone. But what if the reason things aren't changing has nothing to do with what you know… and everything to do with how you're showing up when things aren't perfect?   In this episode, I'm reflecting on...

199. Why Deciding What to Do Next Feels So Hard 15.04.2026

Have you ever found yourself stuck in a mental tug-of-war when deciding what to eat or how to work out, all because the conditions aren't perfect? What happens when the plan doesn't go as expected and the pressure to get it exactly right starts to weigh on you?   In today's episode, I'm diving into the small, everyday moments where the pressure of making the "right" choice can feel overwhelming, a...

198. Why You Keep Feeling Off Track - Even When You're Not 08.04.2026

What does it actually mean to be "on track"? Is it perfect eating, zero missed workouts, and everything going exactly as planned… or is it something else entirely?   In this episode, I'm unpacking why so many of you feel like you're constantly falling off track, even when you're doing a lot of things right. The truth is, most of the time, the issue isn't your effort. It's your definition.   Listen...

197. Why 'Making Up for It' Keeps Backfiring 01.04.2026

Ever have a day or weekend where things feel a little off, and your first thought is, "Okay, now I need to get serious" ? That urge to tighten everything up, eat "perfectly," or push harder in your workouts can feel productive in the moment, but what if it's actually the thing keeping you stuck?   In this episode, I'm breaking down the pattern of 'making up for it' - why it shows up so quickly aft...

196. The Pressure to Always Go Hard in Your Workouts (and Why It Backfires) 25.03.2026

Ever find yourself wondering if your workout counts unless it's intense enough? What if taking it easy is actually the key to long-term success?   In this episode, I share my experience with the pressure to make every workout count and why easing up can actually be the best thing for your long-term fitness. It's not about pushing yourself to the limit every single time. It's about consistency and...

195. Strength Training Questions Women Ask Most (How to Lift Heavier and Progress Safely) 18.03.2026

Strength training doesn't have to be complicated. But it can feel confusing when you're trying to figure it out on your own.   Questions like how heavy you should be lifting, how to structure your workouts, or how to work toward a pull-up come up all the time. And in this episode, I answer some of the most common strength training questions I hear from my clients and coaching community so you can...

194. When You Feel Like You're Failing at Everything (Even When You're Not) 11.03.2026

Have you ever had the thought, I feel like I'm failing at everything ?   That thought often shows up quietly. It might be when you're finishing work late at night, standing in the kitchen after a chaotic evening, or replaying moments from the day that didn't go the way you wanted. And even when nothing is actually falling apart, it can still feel like you're behind somewhere, at work, at home, wit...

193. Are You Off Track or Just Tired? 04.03.2026

You're not falling behind. You might just be tired.   There's a version of fatigue we don't talk about much. Not burnout. Not depression. Not quitting. Just a quiet, steady flatness that shows up after you've been responsible, consistent, and high functioning for a long time. And in this episode, I break down why high-achieving women often misinterpret that feeling as slipping and respond by escal...

192. Why Progress Feels So Hard in Weight Loss, Strength & Habits 25.02.2026

You might not be stuck because you're doing too little. You might be stuck because your effort is scattered.   When progress feels slow or uncertain, it's tempting to zoom in on details and start tweaking. But productive and effective are not always the same thing. And in this episode, I break down what actually drives results in weight loss, strength training, habit change, burnout, and confidenc...

191. I Just Need to See Results: What That Really Means in Weight Loss 18.02.2026

Have you ever found yourself thinking, "I just need a jumpstart," or "If the scale would move, I'd feel more motivated"? On the surface, that sounds completely reasonable. Of course you want to see that your effort is working. But most of the time, there's something deeper happening underneath that thought.   In this episode, I unpack what "I just need to see results" usually really means in weigh...

190. Why Being Hard On Yourself Isn't Working Anymore 11.02.2026

Being hard on yourself probably worked at some point in your life. It helped you perform, push through, and get results. But if that same pressure now feels exhausting, heavy, or like it's quietly working against you, this episode is for you.   In this episode, I unpack the quieter, socially rewarded version of being hard on yourself; the kind that looks like discipline, high standards, and respon...

189. Why Progress Feels Slow (and Why That's Not a Problem) 04.02.2026

Have you ever thought, " I know what to do… so why does this still feel hard ?"   In this episode, I'm talking about that uncomfortable middle space where progress feels slow, quiet, and honestly, a little underwhelming. The phase where nothing dramatic is happening, there's no clear payoff yet, and it's tempting to assume that what you're doing isn't really working.   Instead of another episode a...

188. Why Clean Eating Feels Great Until It Doesn't 28.01.2026

Have you ever started a clean eating plan that felt amazing at first, only to watch it completely unravel when life got stressful?   For a lot of women, clean eating works… until it doesn't. And when it stops working, it usually has less to do with food than you think. In this episode, I break apart something that comes up constantly with clients and gets oversimplified in the nutrition world: the...

187. Why Eating Feels Harder Than It Should (and How Protein Can Help) 21.01.2026

Have you ever noticed how some days, food just takes up way too much mental space? You're eating your meals, trying to make good choices, but your brain keeps coming back to food. You're bargaining with yourself, negotiating what you can have later, or replaying what you already ate.   For most women, when food feels loud, the instinct is to clamp down harder, add more rules, or try to white-knuck...

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