Gretchen Holmes, Phd

The Work in Between with Gretchen Holmes, PhD

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WELCOME! I am a 3x cancer survivor, I was diagnosed with diabetes in 2021, I transformed my life by losing 110 pounds and continue to focus on the daily work necessary to maintain a vibrant, healthy lifestyle. Now, I want to share my journey with you. The Work in Between takes a deep dive into the struggles, joys, and daily actions that move us toward physical, emotional, and spiritual health. Through interviews and stories from me and my special guests, we’ll do this important work together! - Gretchen

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Gretchen Holmes, Phd

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Health

Latest episode

Jul 17, 2025

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Episodes

Capturing Joy with Cindy Van Eeckhout 17.07.2025

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. 

Conversations with Registered Dietitian Julie Ruelle: Tools for Managing Your Health 02.07.2025

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. 

Conversations with Fitness Expert Mark Gray: Building Healthy Habits 18.06.2025

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

Goodbye 2024 – Hello 2025 with Gretchen Holmes, PhD 25.12.2024

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

The Science Behind Behavior Change with Dr. Diego Salinas 11.12.2024

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.

The Best of The Work in Between: Dr. Matt Hann - It's Not About the Scale 27.11.2024

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. 

2. Changing the Conversation Around Obesity 13.11.2024

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 perspect...

Transforming Your Life by Shifting Your Mindset with Wendi Zimmer, PhD 30.10.2024

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.  

Talking Mind & Body Health with Manya Ronay 16.10.2024

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.

Lessons Learned with Gretchen Holmes, PhD 02.10.2024

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!

Talking Motivation with Janet Huehls, MS 18.09.2024

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.

Talking Motivation with Janet Heuhls of Exercising Well 18.09.2024

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.

The Best of the Work in Between: The Donut Diaries with Rachel Lavin 04.09.2024

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 soci...

Provider-Patient Partnerships with Dr. Jimmy Dimitriades 21.08.2024

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.

Emotional Eating with Janet Frank, PhD 07.08.2024

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.

Food Addiction with Devin Vicknair, PhD 24.07.2024

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.

Let’s talk about Grief with Marie Alessi 10.07.2024

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

Talking about Health with Family Physician, Dr. Jodi Bahnmiller-Brasil 26.06.2024

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

The Power of your Authentic Voice with Kay Munday 12.06.2024

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. 

The Voice Within with Embodied Leadership Coach, Zeina Habib 29.05.2024

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

Living in the Gray Area with Kari Schwear 15.05.2024

Synopsis: In this episode, I talk with lifestyle coach, author and speaker Kari Schwear who helps clients move out of the gray areas of their lives to live more purposefully and to maintain balance.  

Sleep Health with Stacy Duckett 01.05.2024

Synopsis: In this episode, I talk with Stacy Duckett about the importance of sleep and how it contributes to your overall health.

Reflexology with Patty Denike 17.04.2024

In this episode, we explore what Reflexology is and how it can help you in your overall health journey.

Survivor Series: Rick's Story 03.04.2024

In this episode, I talk with Rick about his cancer journey and how a letter to his son turned into a compelling and inspiring book.

Transformational Stories: Melanie's Story 19.03.2024

In this episode, I talk with Melanie about her realization that she was pushing herself too hard and not taking her health seriously. Melanie talks about how her focus changed after a serious health event.

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