Feminism – How to Lose the 'WAIT'

103. How to Stop Over-Giving in Relationships (Without Feeling Like a Bad Person)

February 16, 2026 Holly Toscanini confidence, Feminism, Midlife Reinvention, Mindset, Self-Acceptance, Self-Confidence, Self-Trust

In this episode, Holly Toscanini discusses the emotional burden of being the default caretaker in relationships, particularly for women. She explores how this role is often unconsciously adopted and the hidden costs associated with it, such as chronic resentment and emotional burnout. Holly emphasizes the importance of recognizing this pattern and making small, self-honoring shifts to unweight in relationships. Holly provides practical strategies for navigating romantic partnerships, family dynamics, friendships, and work environments, encouraging listeners to prioritize their own needs and establish healthier boundaries.

102. Stop Self-Editing: The Unwaiting Rule for Visibility in Midlife

February 9, 2026 Holly Toscanini community, confidence, Feminism, Midlife Reinvention, Mindset, Self-Acceptance, Self-Confidence, Self-Trust

If you’ve been feeling invisible in midlife, it might not be because you lack confidence—it might be because you’ve been self-editing. In this episode of How to Lose the ‘WAIT’, Holly Toscanini breaks down why smart, capable women often soften their opinions, over-explain their boundaries, and wait for the “perfect wording”… then wonder why they feel unseen.

100. Stop Starting Over: The Unwaiting Method to Turn Insight Into Real Change

January 26, 2026 Holly Toscanini Anti-Diet Culture, community, confidence, Feminism, Midlife Reinvention, Mindset, Self-Acceptance, Self-Confidence, Self-Trust

Holly Toscanini speaking about Unwaiting: why starting over provides relief but real change comes from one decision and one small action, encouraging listeners to stop living in “draft mode.”

99. The Self-Trust Rule for 2026: Stop Making Decisions That Betray You

January 19, 2026 Holly Toscanini Anti-Diet Culture, confidence, Feminism, Fitness, Intuition, Mindset, Self-Acceptance, Self-Confidence, Self-Trust

As we step into a new year, the pressure to reinvent ourselves often looms large. But what if the real transformation lies not in starting over, but in cultivating a deeper relationship with ourselves? In this episode of How to Lose the Weight, host Holly Toscanini introduces the self-trust rule for 2026, urging us to stop making decisions that betray our true selves.

98. Why New Year’s Resolutions Keep Smart Women Stuck (And What to Do Instead)

January 5, 2026 Holly Toscanini Anti-Diet Culture, confidence, Feminism, Intuition, Midlife Reinvention, Mindset, Self-Acceptance, Self-Confidence, Self-Trust

New Year’s resolutions often keep smart women stuck because they’re built on the belief that you must “fix yourself” before you’re allowed to feel confident or start living. In this episode, Holly Toscanini explains why waiting mode isn’t laziness—it’s a self-protection strategy—and shares what to do instead: replace resolutions with standards, build self-trust through small decisions, and create real momentum without pressure or perfectionism.

97. How to Make 2026 The Year of Unwaiting

December 29, 2025 Holly Toscanini confidence, Feminism, Gratitude, Intuition, Midlife Reinvention, Self-Acceptance, Self-Confidence, Self-Trust

How to Make 2026 The Year of Unwaiting: Clarity, Courage, and Self-Trust
Year-end reflection for midlife women: close 2025 with compassion and start 2026 with clarity, courage, and self-trust. Includes a guided ritual + confidence quiz.

96. How to Get Unstuck in Midlife: Tiny Pivots, New Habits, Real Momentum

December 22, 2025 Holly Toscanini confidence, Feminism, Intuition, Midlife Reinvention, Mindset, Self-Acceptance, Self-Confidence, Self-Trust

Feeling stuck in “someday mode” in midlife?
Someday you’ll change careers. Someday you’ll feel confident. Someday you’ll finally do the thing you can’t stop thinking about.
In this episode of How to Lose the ‘WAIT’, intuitive living coach Holly Toscanini shows you how to get unstuck in midlife using tiny pivots, simple habits, and micro-actions that build real momentum over time.
You don’t need a massive life overhaul. You need movement.

Category: Feminism