Double Dose of Wellness Podcast

A&N Holistic Health

Welcome to Double Dose of Wellness! Get ready for our weekly double dose of inspiration, motivation, and a sprinkle of humor. This is the podcast for busy women ready to reclaim their health, find balance amidst the chaos, and embrace a holistic lifestyle. Join us, two sisters, Andrea and Nicole, Registered Health Coaches and healthcare pros as we share our real-life ups and downs, practical wellness tips and everything in between. In each episode we are keeping it real with stories from our own journeys, expert advice on nutrition, stress, fitness, and mindfulness-plus plenty of laughs!

  1. 6D AGO

    Mind Tricks Series #76: Why You Self-Sabotage (And Why Your Brain Thinks It’s Helping You)

    Mind Tricks Series Rewiring Your Brain for the Body & Life You Want Episode 2: Ever feel like you know exactly what to do… but still can’t seem to follow through? You start strong eating better, creating routines, feeling good and then suddenly, you’re back in old patterns. It feels like self-sabotage… and it’s frustrating. But what if you’re not sabotaging yourself at all? In this episode, Twins and health care pros Andrea & Nicole are breaking down what’s really happening beneath those patterns and why your brain is actually trying to protect you, not work against you. We dive into: Why your brain chooses familiar over “better” How your nervous system keeps pulling you back into old habits The identity gap that makes consistency feel so hard Why knowing what to do isn’t enough to create change And the powerful shift that helps you finally break the cycle This is the deeper work: the kind that moves you out of all-or-nothing cycles and into real sustainable change. We also share simple, practical steps to start rewiring these patterns How to normalize discomfort (instead of fearing it) How to shrink the gap between where you are and where you want to be And how to regulate your nervous system before reacting If you’ve ever felt stuck in cycles of starting and stopping this episode will help you understand why and what to do differently. Because you’re not broken. You’re patterned. And patterns can change. 🎧 Press play, get cozy, and let’s rewire this together 7 Day Guide to Kick Start Weight loss Monthly Membership WAITLIST: Sign up today to lock in founding member price.

    19 min
  2. MAY 6

    Mind Trick Series #75 Why You Keep Getting the Same Results (And How to Rewire Your Brain for Change)

    Mind Trick Series Episode 1: Rewiring Your Brain and Body for the Life You Want.   In this episode, we’re diving into the real reason behind inconsistent results and it’s not a lack of discipline or willpower. We’re unpacking the powerful (and often overlooked) role your brain plays in shaping your habits, your health, and your reality. More specifically, we explore how your Reticular Activating System (RAS) filters what you see, what you focus on, and ultimately… what you believe is possible for you. If you’ve ever felt stuck in cycles of: starting strong and falling off struggling with consistency feeling like your body just “isn’t responding” This episode will help you understand why and more importantly, how to shift it. Inside this episode, we cover: ✨ Why your brain keeps reinforcing old patterns (even when you’re trying to change) ✨ How your thoughts can trigger stress responses that impact digestion, inflammation, and cravings ✨ The connection between identity, belief systems, and health outcomes ✨ 4 simple, practical steps to start rewiring your brain for consistency and results This is where science meets lived experience because we’re not just teaching this… we’ve lived it. If you’re ready to stop fighting your body and start working with it this conversation is for you. 🎧 Press play, get cozy, and let’s shift the way you see your health; and yourself.   Loved this episode? Share it with a friend who needs to hear this, and don’t forget to follow and leave a review it helps more women find this space and start their own journey back to themselves. 7 Day Guide For Weight Loss Monthly Membership WAITLIST Lock In Founding Member Price!

    23 min
  3. APR 22

    #73 I Know Better… So Why Am I Still Doing This?

    The Real Reason Emotional Eating Keeps Happening Emotional eating isn’t about food and understanding that changes everything. In this episode of Double Dose of Wellness, sisters and health care pros Andrea and Nicki break down the deeper reason emotional eating patterns keep showing up… even when you “know better.” Because this isn’t about willpower. And it’s not a discipline problem. It’s a nervous system response. If you’ve ever found yourself reaching for food after a long day, during stress, or in moments where you just need a break this episode will help you understand why that’s happening on a physiological, emotional, and identity level. Why your body prioritizes relief over logic in moments of stress How emotional eating becomes a learned and reinforced coping pattern The identity patterns keeping high-achieving women stuck in all-or-nothing cycles And how to start shifting the pattern without shame, restriction, or control This is the conversation that helps you start understanding what your body actually needs. And when you learn to support your body differently—everything starts to change. If this episode resonated with you, this is exactly the work we do inside our programs helping high-achieving women regulate their nervous system, rebalance their body, and finally feel in control around food again. Follow the podcast, share this episode, or connect with us on Instagram @DoubleDoseofwellness  or Holistic Health Coaching for Women’s Wellness and Nutrition to start your next step. Interested in Monthly Membership with the A&N Wellness Collective launching Summer 2026. Connect with us WAITLIST to lock in founding member pricing.

    17 min
  4. APR 15

    #72: The Sunday Reset That Makes Healthy Weeks Easier

    Ever notice how Monday arrives and suddenly everything feels chaotic? Meals become random. Workouts get skipped. Stress starts climbing before the week even really begins. In this episode of Double Dose of Wellness Andrea and Nicki, twins and health care pros, share the simple weekly ritual that helps busy women stay consistent with their health even during the busiest seasons of life. We call it the Sunday Reset. And the best part? It takes 30 minutes or less. This reset isn’t about rigid meal plans or perfectly organized routines. It’s about creating small structures that make healthy choices easier when life inevitably gets busy. When your environment and schedule support your goals, consistency becomes far less stressful and far more sustainable.   Just five small steps that can completely change how your week unfolds Ready to Go Deeper? If you're feeling stuck with chronic inflammation, low energy, gut issues, or hormone imbalances our 12-Week Anti-Inflammatory Reset Program was designed to help. Inside the program we guide women through: • Reducing systemic inflammation • Stabilizing blood sugar and energy • Supporting gut health and digestion • Resetting stress and nervous system regulation • Building sustainable nutrition and lifestyle habits This is the exact framework we use with coaching clients who want to feel like themselves again.  ✨ Learn more Book a FREE: Discovery Call Holistic Health Coaching for Women’s Wellness and Nutrition Our Planner: no we don't get commissions we just LOVE It!! 2026 Planner - Carrie & Co.

    16 min
  5. APR 1

    #70 Why You Can’t Slow Down (Even When You Finally Have Time)

    You’re not addicted to busyness your nervous system just doesn’t feel safe yet. Welcome back to Double Dose of Wellness where science meets soul, and high-capacity women finally understand what their bodies have been protecting them from. In this episode we go deeper into what so many women experience after realizing how overloaded they really are: You finally have a moment to rest But instead of feeling relief you feel restless, guilty, anxious, or uncomfortable. If you’ve ever said “I’m exhausted but I can’t seem to slow down,” this conversation is for you. We explain why slowing down is not just a mindset issue. It’s a nervous system issue. In this episode you’ll learn: Why productivity can quietly become a safety strategy  How unresolved stress patterns keep your body braced even when life finally gives you space You’ll walk away with: ✔ simple ways to make rest feel safer for your nervous system ✔ gentle down-regulation practices that don’t require long meditations or lifestyle overhauls ✔ a new way to think about healing that doesn’t ask you to become less capable only less chronically activated Follow the show so you don’t miss future episodes as we continue breaking down how identity, stress and nervous-system patterns shape gut health, hormones and long-term wellbeing. FREE Guide Discover 5 Hidden Habits That Help Your Body Let Go Of What’s Been Holding It Back - Without Cutting Out Comfort Foods Or Pushing Through Exhausting Workouts Holistic Health Coaching for Women’s Wellness and Nutrition

    13 min
  6. MAR 25

    #69 The Mental Load No One Talks About As Women

    Why your body feels exhausted even when you’re “just thinking all day.” Welcome back to Double Dose of Wellness where science meets soul and high-capacity women finally get language for what their bodies have been trying to tell them. In this episode Andrea and Nicki unpack the invisible workload most women carry every single day: the mental tracking, anticipating, organizing, problem-solving and emotional scanning that never makes it onto a to-do list but quietly drains your energy, sleep, digestion and resilience. If you’ve ever thought: “I’m not doing anything that hard so why am I so tired?” This conversation will land deeply. As healthcare professionals who work with women navigating gut issues, hormone disruption, chronic stress and burnout we unpack why your nervous system doesn’t separate physical work from mental responsibility and how chronic mental load can keep your body in a low-grade stress state. In this episode you’ll learn: How mental load can show up as bloating, crashes, cravings and poor sleep not just anxiety The link between vigilance, inflammation and gut-brain communication Simple, evidence-informed shifts that help your nervous system actually calm  down without you becoming less capable If you’re a high-achieving woman who wants to feel like herself again in her body, her energy and her nervous system this episode will make you feel deeply seen. Follow the show so you don’t miss next week’s episode where we talk about why slowing down can feel uncomfortable even when you desperately need rest. Free Guide Discover 5 Hidden Habits That Help Your Body Let Go Of What’s Been Holding It Back - Without Cutting Out Comfort Foods Or Pushing Through Exhausting Workouts   book Free Clarity Call Discovery Call

    13 min

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Welcome to Double Dose of Wellness! Get ready for our weekly double dose of inspiration, motivation, and a sprinkle of humor. This is the podcast for busy women ready to reclaim their health, find balance amidst the chaos, and embrace a holistic lifestyle. Join us, two sisters, Andrea and Nicole, Registered Health Coaches and healthcare pros as we share our real-life ups and downs, practical wellness tips and everything in between. In each episode we are keeping it real with stories from our own journeys, expert advice on nutrition, stress, fitness, and mindfulness-plus plenty of laughs!