Strong as a Working Mom Carrie Holland, MD, CPT

In the group I run for physician moms and in my coaching sessions, there’s one topic that comes up regularly: working mom guilt. I struggle with this guilt myself from time to time, so we’re diving deep into it in today’s episode and I’m addressing it directly by giving you concepts and strategies for dealing with working mom guilt.
 
Tune in this week to discover some useful ideas, tips, and strategies to make working mom guilt less of an obstacle for you in your life. I discuss the deep societal conditioning women and girls receive around having both a career and a family, and you’ll learn what you can to start easing the pain and discomfort of your working mom guilt.
 
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One thing I hear from listeners and clients alike is that they want to become morning exercisers. For some people, morning exercise just does not work. Whether it’s because of your work schedule, your kids, or just personal preference, this episode isn’t about why you should be a morning exercise person, but rather, I’m here to reinforce the importance of finding a time of day that works for you, so you can get your exercise in consistently.

 

Tune in this week as I make the process of transitioning to morning exercise as easy and painless as possible for you. I give you practical tips and tools for making morning exercise your new reality, and I even show you how to take into consideration what your new morning exercise routine means for the rest of the people in your life, like your family.

 
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When you start changing the foods you’re eating, there’s a chance that the people you live with will not be happy about the new regime. So, this week, I address some of the most common hiccups people encounter when undergoing these changes, and I detail the impact this switch-up can have on both you and your family members.
 
In this episode, I show you how to understand the rhythm of your home, you’ll learn how to anticipate the problems that will result from your lifestyle change, and I give you practical strategies to make these difficult situations less complicated and painful when they come up. 
 
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Getting strong, losing weight, and building muscle is simpler than you might think. But, while there is a boatload of fitness information at your fingertips, too much of it isn’t based in science or truth. So, on today’s show, I’m debunking some of the most common and most damaging muscle-building myths that could be stopping you from actually getting stronger and fitter.
 
Tune in this week as I pull apart the most common muscle-building and fat-loss questions I get asked, and give you a dose of truth. The information I share today is based on the best science available, and all of it will help you build muscle, get the appearance you want, and make informed decisions around your workouts.
 
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I’ve been working through a concept with a number of clients recently to make creating new habits easier: your keystone habit. Your keystone habit is one habit that, if you stick to it, makes sticking with your other habits easier, and keeps you on track toward your health and fitness goals.
 
Tune in this week to discover what your keystone habit is, and how it helps you stick to all your other habits. I share how to find your specific keystone habit, and you’ll learn how to make your keystone habit a non-negotiable.
 
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How do you make eating healthier, more exercise, and increased fitness a way of life for yourself? When you make fitness your lifestyle, the habits that support you become automatic, and I’m showing you how to start making this a reality in your own life.
 
Tune in this week to discover how to make fitness a way of life. I’m sharing why fitness isn’t created by fad diets and 30-day challenges, and instead, I’m showing you how to make the kinds of decisions every day that make fitness, exercise, and healthy eating a part of your everyday life.
 
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