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How to Lose the Wait

How to Lose the Wait

Hosted by: Holly Toscanini

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...

Episodes

43. Sacred Vessels: Your Body is a Sanctuary of Self-Love and Healing

Season #4

In this episode, Holly reinforces the message that treating the body as a sanctuary is a journey of self-discovery, acceptance, and reverence. She offers a heartfelt exploration of the body as a sacred vessel,...
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42. Reclaiming Your Mind: Kara Loewentheil’s New Book “Take Back Your Brain”

Season #4

In this episode of “Say When!”, host Holly Toscanini explores Kara Loewentheil’s new book, Take Back Your Brain: How a Sexist Society Gets in Your Head and How to Get it Out. Holly discusses the key themes and...
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40. From Restriction to Liberation: Transform Your Eating Habits and Self-Image

Season #4

Fed up with restrictive dieting? Holly offers a fresh perspective on intuitive living and escaping diet culture. She covers everything from the basics of intuitive eating to overcoming body image struggles, supported...
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41. Unpacking the Spiritual Crisis of Diet Culture: The Religion of Thinness

Season #4

Dive into the world of holistic health in this episode of ‘Say, ‘When!’ as we explore effective strategies to escape the restrictive chains of diet culture. Discover the benefits of intuitive eating and learn how to...
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39. Diet Culture Exposed- Unmasking Its Impact and How to Break Free

Season #4

In today’s episode of “Say When!”, we explore the pervasive influence of diet culture and its impact on our self-perception and everyday lives. We uncovered how diet culture not only shapes our eating habits but also...
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38. Redefining Strength: Kim Hagle’s Transformative Approach to Fitness and Self-Acceptance

Season #3

In today’s episode, you’ll meet Personal Trainer Kim Hagle. After a decade in the fitness industry, Kim witnessed first-hand the detrimental cycle of weight loss obsession and body shaming. Her personal and...
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36. From Body Struggles to Body Peace: Kristina Sims’ Transformative Path

Season #3

In this deeply inspiring Episode #36 of ‘Say When!’, we are joined by Kristina Sims, a multifaceted wellness practitioner who encompasses the roles of a massage therapist, Reiki master, and yoga instructor. Kristina...
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37. How To Be A Kick-Ass Mom: Embracing the Messy Beauty of Motherhood

Season #3

In this episode, I have a special guest, Randi Cox, host of Thick Thighs and Confident Vibes podcast. Randi shares her inspiring journey from Weight Watchers counselor to non-diet advocate, emphasizing self-acceptance...
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35. Unshrinking: Overcoming Misogyny and Fatphobia

Season #3

Today’s episode discusses the complex and often challenging topics of misogyny and fatphobia. Drawing inspiration from the works of philosopher and author Kate Manne, Holly explores how societal standards and biases...
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34. From Diet Myths to Midlife Empowerment: Kate Williams-Stone Unveils the Truth

Season #3

In this episode, we explore the transformative journey of midlife and shatter the myths surrounding diets and wellness. Today, I’m joined by the insightful Kate Williams Stone, a non-diet health and life coach...
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33. Empowering All Bodies: The Deanna Beaton Fitness Revolution

Season #3

In this inspiring episode of ‘Say When!’, I had the pleasure of speaking with Deanna Beaton, a trailblazer in the fitness industry. As a fat, queer, asthmatic personal trainer with knee and shoulder injuries, Deanna...
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32. New Year, Empowered You: Changing Mindsets, Changing Lives

Season #3

Changing your mindset can be a more transformative and fulfilling New Year’s resolution than any diet or exercise regimen. In this last episode in 2023, Holly encourages embracing a new year with confidence,...
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