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

136. Strength Training Basics: Your Step by Step Guide 29.01.2025

Have you been wanting to start strength training but don't know where to begin? Do you walk into the gym feeling intimidated by all the equipment and people who seem to know exactly what they're doing? I'm here to tell you that strength training is for everyone, and it doesn't have to be complicated or scary.       We'll cover everything from how many days per week to train, to what exercises to p...

135. Why Diets Don't Work and What to Do Instead 22.01.2025

Do you feel like you've tried every diet under the sun, but nothing seems to work for you long-term? Are you tired of the endless cycle of restriction, deprivation, and ultimately, weight regain? If you're nodding your head in agreement, then this episode is for you.     You'll also learn practical strategies for overcoming these obstacles and creating a sustainable, enjoyable way of eating that s...

134. Stop Punishing Yourself: Make Peace with Food and Exercise 15.01.2025

Do you ever feel like you're constantly punishing yourself with food and exercise? Do you find yourself justifying a treat because you worked out earlier, or forcing yourself to eat a salad to make up for indulging the night before? If this sounds familiar, it's time to redefine your relationship with diet and exercise.     But there's good news: by shifting your perspective and focusing on how yo...

133. How to Lose Weight without Being Hungry and Miserable 08.01.2025

Do you dread the idea of dieting because it feels like an exercise in deprivation and misery? Are you convinced that losing weight means giving up all your favorite foods and feeling hungry all the time? I'm here to tell you that it doesn't have to be that way.     Get ready to challenge your beliefs about dieting and discover a new approach to weight loss - one that allows you to eat foods you lo...

132. Go Big by Starting Small: Build Habits That Stick 01.01.2025

Do you feel pressure to make big, sweeping changes in your life every January 1st? Are you tired of setting New Year's resolutions only to crash and burn a few weeks later? What if I told you the secret to lasting change is actually starting small?   Tune in this week to discover why the go-big-or-go-home mentality backfires when it comes to building new habits. By setting micro-goals and graduall...

131. Your 3 Must-Haves for Habit Change 25.12.2024

Do you want to make a change to your habits but don't know where to start? Are you tired of setting health and fitness goals but not achieving them? What if I told you that there are just three things you need to succeed at any habit change?   Tune in this week to discover three non-negotiables for successfully changing or creating new habits to support your health and fitness in the coming year. ...

130. Let Go of Holiday Perfection: More Joy, Less Stress 18.12.2024

Join me as we explore why women often bear a disproportionate share of the holiday mental load and how striving for holiday perfection can lead to burnout and resentment. It's time to unpack the myth of the perfect holiday. I'll share some insights I've gained from coaching clients who are trying to do it all and do it flawlessly. But spoiler alert - perfect holidays are a fantasy, not reality.  ...

129. Break the "All Bets Are Off" Holiday Mentality 11.12.2024

Are you feeling the pull to give up on your healthy habits and pick back up January 1st? With all the holiday parties, travel, and endless to-do lists, it's easy to fall into the all-bets-are-off mentality. But what if this could be the year you maintain your healthy habits and still enjoy all the festivities?   Tune in this week to discover how to navigate the challenges of the holiday season whi...

128. What to Do about Food Cravings 04.12.2024

Do you struggle with food cravings that seem to control your eating decisions during the holidays? Are you tired of feeling powerless when faced with your favorite sugary festive treats? What if there was a way to manage your cravings at this time of year without just fighting or ignoring them?   Tune in this week to adopt a new perspective on food cravings and get a toolkit of techniques to help...

127. Up-Level Your Life with Gratitude 27.11.2024

There is some serious science behind the benefits of intentional gratitude. As we head into Thanksgiving and the Holiday season, I want to give you a new perspective on the power of gratitude and show you how an intentional gratitude practice will up-level your health and fitness.   Tune in today to learn practical ways to incorporate gratitude into your daily life, backed by research. I explore h...

126. Eat, Move, and Think Your Way to a Healthy Holiday Season 20.11.2024

Are you ready for the disruption of the holiday season? I know this time of year can be stressful, especially if you're trying to eat better, exercise more, or establish healthier habits. It's easy to feel like the holidays are a potential obstacle to your wellness goals.   Tune in this week to get my top tips for eating, moving, and thinking during the holidays. My goal is to help you walk into t...

125. Surprising Realizations That Come from Changing Your Habits 13.11.2024

Have you ever wondered what realizations you might have when you start changing your habits? What surprising discoveries might you make about yourself and the process of transformation? There are definitely some recurring themes and insights from my clients as they've done the work of changing their habits, and that's what today's episode is all about.   Tune in this week to dive into the sometime...

124. The Work-Wellness Imbalance: How to Make Time for Yourself 06.11.2024

Do you feel like you're spinning your wheels, trying to balance your career and family responsibilities while neglecting your own wellness? If so, you're not alone. As high-achieving women, we often prioritize everyone else's needs above our own, leaving us feeling exhausted and depleted.   Join me this week as I explore the root causes of the imbalance between career, family, and your wellness. I...

123. Overachieving and Negative Body Image: Unpacking the Link 30.10.2024

There is a real connection between overachieving and body image. As someone who has struggled with both, I know firsthand how the drive to succeed can lead to unhealthy behaviors and negative self-talk. It's a vicious cycle that can leave you feeling exhausted, frustrated, and feeling like you're never good enough.     Tune in this week as I explore the connection between overachieving and body im...

122. Hunger, Hormones, and Muscle: The Sleep Connection 23.10.2024

Feel like you're running on empty, but you keep pushing through because you think that's what it takes to succeed? I used to believe that too. In different professional fields and work cultures, sleeplessness is still worn as a badge of honor. But what if I told you that not getting enough sleep could be sabotaging your health and fitness goals?     Tune in this week to learn practical tips and st...

121. My Guide to Overcoming Your Limiting Beliefs 16.10.2024

Are your limiting beliefs holding you back from reaching your goals? Are you tired of telling yourself the same old stories about why you can't make positive changes in your life? It's time to break free from the thoughts that are keeping you stuck.     Tune in this week as I guide you through identifying and dismantling your limiting beliefs. You'll learn how to question the thoughts that have be...

120. When SMART Isn't Enough: How to Reach Your Goals When It Gets Hard 09.10.2024

Are you tired of setting goals and then forgetting about them? Do you struggle to make lasting changes to your health and fitness habits? You need a new approach to goal setting, and I have a framework that you can start using right now to make reaching your health and fitness goals simpler and easier.     Tune in this week as we go beyond your usual goal frameworks and explore how to engineer goa...

119. Why Trying Lite Won't Change Your Habits (And What Will) 02.10.2024

Have you ever found yourself trying to change your habits, only to give up when things get uncomfortable? Do you feel like you're putting in effort but not seeing the results you want? If so, you may be falling into the trap of trying lite , and it could be holding you back from making real, lasting change.     Tune in this week as I dive deep into the concept of trying lite and show you how it sa...

118. The Truth about Calorie Tracking 25.09.2024

Do you track your calories meticulously, only to find that every time you step on the scale, it isn't budging? It's beyond frustrating when your tracker says you're in a deficit but your body seems to disagree. What gives?     Tune in this week as I break down the eight main issues I come across with calorie tracking, and show you what to do instead. You'll learn why reconnecting with your natural...

117. Your Brain and Habits: What to Know in Order to Change 18.09.2024

Do you ever feel like you're stuck in a rut with your habits? You know you want to change, but no matter how hard you try, you just can't seem to break free. If this sounds familiar, you're not alone. Changing habits is tough work, and it's easy to get frustrated when progress feels slow.      Tune in this week to dive into the nitty gritty of why habits are so hard to change, and what you can do...

116. Sticking With Your Habits When You're off Your Routine 11.09.2024

Ever feel like you can't make progress on your goals because your schedule is too unpredictable? If your routine gets bent out of shape, how can you prioritize your health goals and healthy habits while dealing with everything life throws at you?      Tune in to discover how to create a plan for practicing flexibility and taking the drama out of schedule changes. This is about taking back control...

115. Overcome All-Or-Nothing Thinking for Lasting Habit Change 04.09.2024

Do you struggle with all-or-nothing thinking when it comes to changing your habits? You're either totally on track or completely off the rails, with no middle ground. Sound familiar? In this episode, I dive into why this black-and-white mindset is sabotaging your progress and keeping you stuck in a vicious cycle of yo-yo dieting.      Tune in this week to discover practical strategies for overcomi...

114. How Long Does Weight Loss Really Take? 28.08.2024

Have you ever wondered how long it will take to change your habits and see results? If you're feeling frustrated or impatient with the process, you're not alone. Habit change isn't easy, and if you're questioning how long you need to stick with it before you see real change, this episode is for you.   Tune in as we unpack the faulty assumptions often hiding beneath the surface when we feel stuck a...

113. What You Get from Exercise (Besides Fitness) 21.08.2024

Do you view exercise as just a way to lose weight or get in shape? What if I told you that moving your body can transform your life in ways that go far beyond your physical health? I truly believe that every person on this planet should move their body, and in today's episode, you'll discover why.   If you're ready to harness the power of movement and experience the ripple effect it can have on yo...

112. The #1 Way to Change Your Eating Habits 14.08.2024

Do you struggle with sticking to your healthy eating plan, especially on busy days or weekends? Do you find yourself winging it with food choices more often than not? You're not alone, so it's time to talk about why planning is so difficult, what an effective plan looks like, and how to make meal planning an easy part of your wellness routine.     Tune in to discover why you need a plan to lose we...

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