Holly Bertone, PMP, CNHP, and Emotional Eating and Weight Loss Coach
Weight Loss Forensics: FBI Tactics to Investigate Cravings, Overeating, and Why Diets Suck
Weight Loss Forensics is the go-to podcast where we use FBI tactics to investigate food cravings, overeating, and why diets suck. Hosted by Holly Bertone, PMP, and former FBI Chief of Staff for Counterintelligence, now known as the Emotional Eating Profiler and Coach, this show dives deep into the psychology of weight loss, emotional eating triggers, and conducts behavioral profiles and forensics of what got us here in the first place. Hit that follow button if you’re sick of lame diets and want a better approach to achieve sustainable weight loss. Each week, you'll get smart, practical stra...
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Holly Bertone, PMP, CNHP, and Emotional Eating and Weight Loss Coach
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Jul 10, 2026
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Episodes
150: The 5 Rebellious Weight Loss Rules to Break in 2025 03.01.2025 28:13
What if the rules you’ve been taught about weight loss aren't just wrong, they’re the very things holding you back? In today’s episode of Your Midlife Comeback Story, we’re going to answer the question… what are the 5 rebellious weight loss rules to break in 2025? I guarantee you, these 5 rules aren’t what you are expecting. They’re not the typical list you see this time of year, and you aren...
149: You Deserve More than Another Failed Weight Loss Resolution 27.12.2024 13:41
If you’re tired of making weight loss resolutions every January, only to feel defeated by February, then this episode is for you. In today’s episode of Your Midlife Comeback Story, we’re going to answer the question: how can you finally break free from the cycle of failed weight loss resolutions? You’ll also learn the three traps that have been holding you back and how to create a fresh approach f...
Your 2025 Weight Loss Blueprint (Day 12: Regret Proof Holiday) 20.12.2024 21:11
Are you a woman in midlife who is interested in breaking free from emotional eating so you can lose 20-50 pounds in 2025? Book your free call to take advantage of an entire year of coaching and support for the same investment as the 3-month package (limited time offer): ▶️ https://forms.monday.com/forms/2b4dcbcd3985f94aa5ac4ca1478a6b58?r=use1 If you’re tired of being frustrated by diets that don’t...
How to Overcome Obstacles so Fast it Feels Illegal (Day 11: Regret Proof Holiday) 19.12.2024 16:47
Are you a woman in midlife who is interested in breaking free from emotional eating so you can lose 20-50 pounds in 2025? Book your free call to take advantage of an entire year of coaching and support for the same investment as the 3-month package (limited time offer): ▶️ https://forms.monday.com/forms/2b4dcbcd3985f94aa5ac4ca1478a6b58?r=use1 If the daily obstacles keep derailing your weight loss...
Why These Habits Work for Career Success but Not Weight Loss (Day 10: Regret Proof Holiday) 18.12.2024 17:20
Are you a woman in midlife who is interested in breaking free from emotional eating so you can lose 20-50 pounds in 2025? Book your free call to take advantage of an entire year of coaching and support for the same investment as the 3-month package (limited time offer): ▶️ https://forms.monday.com/forms/2b4dcbcd3985f94aa5ac4ca1478a6b58?r=use1 If you’ve ever felt like you’re crushing it at work—man...
Self Care Won’t Fix Your Stress or Your Weight (Day 9: Regret Proof Holiday) 17.12.2024 15:23
Are you a woman in midlife who is interested in breaking free from emotional eating so you can lose 20-50 pounds in 2025? Book your free call to take advantage of an entire year of coaching and support for the same investment as the 3-month package (limited time offer): ▶️ https://forms.monday.com/forms/2b4dcbcd3985f94aa5ac4ca1478a6b58?r=use1 I’m guessing that when you’re stressed to the max and y...
The Power of Movement to Support Metabolic Health (Day 8: Regret Proof Holiday) 16.12.2024 14:15
Are you a woman in midlife who is interested in breaking free from emotional eating so you can lose 20-50 pounds in 2025? Book your free call to take advantage of an entire year of coaching and support for the same investment as the 3-month package (limited time offer): ▶️ https://forms.monday.com/forms/2b4dcbcd3985f94aa5ac4ca1478a6b58?r=use1 If you’re trying to boost your metabolism to lose weigh...
The 3 “Healthy” Foods That Cause Weight Gain (Day 7: Regret Proof Holiday) 15.12.2024 16:12
Are you a woman in midlife who is interested in breaking free from emotional eating so you can lose 20-50 pounds in 2025? Book your free call to take advantage of an entire year of coaching and support for the same investment as the 3-month package (limited time offer): ▶️ https://forms.monday.com/forms/2b4dcbcd3985f94aa5ac4ca1478a6b58?r=use1 If you’ve been trying to eat healthier and making healt...
This Food Will Raise Your Metabolism Like You’re 25 Again (Day 6: Regret Proof Holiday) 14.12.2024 15:06
Follow along with 12 Days to a Regret-Proof Holiday series and get your FREE pdf companion and bonus gift at: ▶️ https://academy.pinkfortitude.com/holiday-series-gift If you feel like your midlife metabolism has gone kaput and you’re struggling with that dreaded afternoon slump—where, no matter what you do, your energy crashes and you find yourself reaching for coffee, soda, or a candy bar just to...
Boost Your Metabolism: Midlife Tips That Work (Day 5: Regret Proof Holiday) 13.12.2024 9:34
Follow along with 12 Days to a Regret-Proof Holiday series and get your FREE pdf companion and bonus gift at: ▶️ https://academy.pinkfortitude.com/holiday-series-gift For many women in midlife, it feels like their metabolism has decided to take a permanent vacation. If you’re feeling like your metabolism isn’t what it used to be, you’re not alone. Maybe you’re noticing a little more fat around the...
Is Mindfulness Really the Best Way to Conquer Emotional Eating? (Day 4: Regret Proof Holiday) 12.12.2024 12:40
Follow along with 12 Days to a Regret-Proof Holiday series and get your FREE pdf companion and bonus gift at: ▶️ https://academy.pinkfortitude.com/holiday-series-gift If you’ve ever been told to “just eat mindfully” to control cravings and weight, you’re not alone. But let’s get real: simply being aware that you’re craving that taco, that chocolate, or that holiday cookie isn’t enough to stop the...
Rewire Your Brain to Break Unhealthy Eating Habits (Day 3: Regret Proof Holiday) 11.12.2024 13:16
Follow along with 12 Days to a Regret-Proof Holiday series and get your FREE pdf companion and bonus gift at: ▶️ https://academy.pinkfortitude.com/holiday-series-gift If you’re feeling stuck in a pattern of reaching for food as a way to unwind after a long day, you’re not alone. This habit, especially during the holidays, can feel almost automatic—as if food is the only answer to stress. But what...
Simple Steps to Stop Stress Snacking (Day 2: Regret Proof Holiday) 10.12.2024 11:47
Follow along with 12 Days to a Regret-Proof Holiday series and get your FREE pdf companion and bonus gift at: ▶️ https://academy.pinkfortitude.com/holiday-series-gift If you’re reaching for food when stress is high or the day feels overwhelming, you’re not alone. Today, we’re talking about how stress makes snacking seem like the answer, especially around the holidays, and why that quick fix can le...
How to Identify Your Emotional Eating Triggers (Day 1: Regret Proof Holiday) 09.12.2024 10:12
Follow along with 12 Days to a Regret-Proof Holiday series and get your FREE pdf companion and bonus gift at: ▶️ https://academy.pinkfortitude.com/holiday-series-gift If you’re someone who finds herself mindlessly snacking, not out of hunger, but because you’re tired, bored, or stressed, then I want you to listen closely to what I’m about to say. The truth is, emotional eating is one of the bigges...
148: Stress Less, Weigh Less - Manage Holiday Stress without Overeating (Holiday Survival Part 4) 06.12.2024 19:06
Follow along with this 4-part series and get your FREE pdf companion and bonus gift at: ▶️ https://academy.pinkfortitude.com/holiday-series-gift Let’s get real. Holiday stress isn’t just overwhelming; it’s one of the biggest reasons so many of us end up gaining weight this time of year. It’s not just the extra treats or indulgences; it’s the constant pressure, the expectations, the juggling—and al...
147: Break the 'All or Nothing' Holiday Food Mindset (Holiday Survival Part 3) 29.11.2024 23:21
Follow along with this 4-part series and get your FREE pdf companion and bonus gift at: ▶️ https://academy.pinkfortitude.com/holiday-series-gift If you’re already saying to yourself… I want to enjoy the holidays, so I’m going to start my diet in January, then I want you to listen closely to what I’m about to say. The truth is… the holidays easily pull us into an all-or-nothing mindset, and that me...
146: The Truth About Holiday and Family Triggers that Cause Weight Gain (Holiday Survival Part 2) 22.11.2024 30:40
Follow along with this 4-part series and get your FREE pdf companion and bonus gift at: ▶️ https://academy.pinkfortitude.com/holiday-series-gift It would be nice if we could enjoy our holidays like the star of a Hallmark movie, or like Buddy the Elf. But the reality is that this time of year can be really triggering. From politics to family members to changing family dynamics and grieving the loss...
145: The Experts Got Holiday Eating Advice Wrong. Here's What to Do Instead (Holiday Survival Part 1) 15.11.2024 21:38
How many times have you heard the same old outdated weight loss advice around the holidays - eat before you go out so you’re not tempted. And how many times did you try it, and it didn’t work? That old advice doesn’t work, because the average American gains 6 pounds over the holiday season, and over ⅓ actually put their diet plans on hold. It’s time for a different strategy this holiday season. I...
144: Everything I Wish I Could Tell You about Midlife with Dr. Mikala 08.11.2024 33:54
If you’re in midlife, wondering how is it that I blinked and all of a sudden… there are weird symptoms and body changes and life changes… and you wish someone would have written a book to tell you everything you need to know about midlife…. And not just the medical stuff, but the gritty stuff. The real stuff. You’re in luck. Because my guest today did just that. On today’s episode of Your Midlife...
143: Midlife Mentality Makeover with Janis R. Cohen 01.11.2024 35:19
We’ve all been there. Someone says something we think is a little off the wall and we become triggered. We stew in our emotions, we want to run away from the situation, and we want to shove that feeling as far back down as we can. But what if instead of ignoring what we’re feeling, we do something different instead? As we enter midlife, so many things are changing – career transitions, being in th...
142: The Surprising Link Between Household Toxins and Weight Gain 25.10.2024 21:45
Did you know that you could be exposed to 168 chemicals before your first cup of coffee in the morning? And did you know these invisible chemicals are wreaking havoc on your hormones and causing weight gain? These chemicals are called endocrine disruptors , and they’re everywhere—BPA in plastics, phthalates in cosmetics, parabens in lotions, and even microplastics in our environment. What’s worse...
141: Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in Midlife with Erica Ziel 18.10.2024 44:11
We used to laugh at our mothers when they’d sneeze and pee their pants. I mean, who does that?! Turns out, the jokes on us. So we’re told, if you don’t want to pee your pants, do your kegels. But is that advice helpful, or harmful? As we age into our 40’s, 50’s, and beyond, incontinence is one of those annoying things that we seem to accept as a normal part of aging and then laugh about. But co...
140: The Hidden Agenda Exposed: Why You’re Not Losing Weight in Midlife 11.10.2024 30:25
If you’re a woman in midlife and you’re trying to lose a few pounds and improve your overall health, you’ve probably tried all of the diets and advice out there, only to realize that nothing works. You even might think the problem is you, but what if I told you that it’s actually something else? That’s what we are going to uncover today. In today’s episode of Your Midlife Comeback Story, we’re goi...
139: Holly Bertone Opens Up About the Fear of Breast Cancer Recurrence 04.10.2024 23:41
It’s bad enough to be afraid of getting breast cancer. But if you are diagnosed, what they don’t tell you is the number one side effect is the fear of recurrence. You are always going to be looking behind your shoulder to see if it’s following you. It’s the monster under the bed that no one wants to talk about. In honor of breast cancer awareness month, I have a special treat for you today on the...
138: What is Perimenopause? with Dr. Mariza Snyder 27.09.2024 42:32
As we enter midlife, many of us have perimenopause on our minds, but very few know what to actually look for. Yes, it’s skipping periods, hot flashes, and night sweats, but what about everything else? How are you supposed to know if you’re in perimenopause or if it’s something more serious? And what about mood swings, emotional rollercoasters, and brain fog? Is this just a normal part of getting...
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