#selfcompassion – How to Lose the 'WAIT'

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.

94. How to Calm Your Inner Critic Fast!

December 8, 2025 Holly Toscanini confidence, Feminism, Intuition, Meditation, Midlife Reinvention, Mindset, Self-Acceptance, Self-Confidence, Self-Trust

Go from Panicked to Poised in Just 3 Minutes Wish you had a confidence reset button for those “Who am[…]

92. Gratitude Without Guilt: Finding Joy When Life Isn’t Perfect

November 24, 2025 Holly Toscanini community, Food culture and heritage, Gratitude, Midlife Reinvention, Self-Acceptance

Instead of weaponizing gratitude as “it could be worse,” Holly unpacks the difference between genuine appreciation and toxic positivity, and offers grounded, compassionate practices to help midlife women notice joy and meaning without denying their reality.

89. From Overthinking to Aligned Action: How to Calm Your Nervous System and Create Real Momentum

November 3, 2025 Holly Toscanini confidence, Feminism, Intuition, Midlife Reinvention, Mindset, Self-Acceptance, Self-Confidence, Self-Trust

You’re not stuck—you’re overstimulated. Learn how nervous-system safety unlocks intuitive action and calm confidence in midlife. Calm your mind, regulate your body, and turn overthinking into aligned, confident action.

60. Living Without the Wait—How to Fully Step into Your Power

January 12, 2025 Holly Toscanini Anti-Diet Culture, community, Feminism, Mindset, Self-Acceptance, Self-Trust

In this empowering episode of How to Lose the ‘WAIT’, Holly Toscanini dives deep into the invisible weight many midlife women carry—emotional baggage, self-doubt, limiting beliefs, and the fear of being too much or not enough. Holly challenges the myth that weight loss equals confidence, offering actionable steps to shed the emotional burdens holding you back and reclaim your power.