The Work in Between with Gretchen Holmes, PhD

18. Reclaiming your Power

Most of us lose our way periodically but how do we know when it happens? Once we know, what can we do about it? Join Lisa Ruegg, RN, MBA, CPHRM and me as we explore how she realized she had lost her way, what she decided to do about it, and what helped her the most.

17. Transformational Journeys: Monica - Part 2

In our continuing conversation, Monica and I explore how her life changed while losing her weight, what she has learned about herself, and what she still does today to ensure she is able to maintain her healthy lifestyle. Join us as we dig deeper into her journey and find out what daily habits and actions keep her on track.

16.Transformational Journeys: Monica’s Story (Part 1)

The day before her 30^th birthday and weighing 495 pounds, Monica underwent gastric bypass surgery with the hope of transforming her life. Since then, she has lost 340 pounds, overcame profound personal challenges, and is finally living the life she was meant to live. Join us as we explore how she decided to have surgery, what it like living as a 495-pound person, and how she came to decide to have surgery. We also talk about what changes she had to make after surgery and what recovery was like. 

15. Spirituality and Health: Navigating Family Dynamics – Part 2

Continuing Part 2 of my conversation with Dorothy Rischel, clinical psychologist and Methodist Minister. In this episode we talk about navigating family dynamics and how to set boundaries around the table.

14. Spirituality and Health: Finding Joy - Part 1

We can’t separate our spiritual health from our physical health – they are intricately connected. In this episode, I talk with Dorothy Rischel, PhD, a clinical psychologist and Methodist Minister about the intersection of spirituality and faith and our health. Navigating the physical challenges of illness is challenging. However, when we focus on finding what brings us joy, it often makes the journey a little easier. Join me for a lively discussion with one of my favorite people. 

13. It’s About Health, Not Just The Scale

Episode Synopsis: Having the opportunity to sit and talk with Dr. Matt Hann, an interventional cardiologist, about health was a treat. He has a refreshing perspective on health as a physician. Typically, all we hear about is what we weigh but Dr. Hann much prefers to talk about a more holistic approach to health and not just your weight. In this episode we explore what it means to be healthy and how to improve your health and longevity. You don’t want to miss this episode!

12. Marathon Woman with Guest: Kathrine Switzer

Episode Synopsis: In 1967, Kathrine was the first woman to run the Boston Marathon as an officially registered female. A mile and a half into the race, the race manager assaulted her to get her out of the race. He failed. Kathrine finished the race and went to become a visionary and pioneer for women’s long-distance running. Her relentless passion to grow women’s marathons all of the world, along with her tireless passion to get the women’s marathon into the Olympics changed women’s sports forever. In this episode, I talk with Kathrine about how she stayed focused, kept going, and her non-profit 261 Fearless. Kathrine’s courage and dedication to women’s sports cleared the way and will continue to clear the way for generations of women.

11. Possibility in Action with Guest: Rob Pardi (Part 2)

Episode Synopsis:  Part 2 of my conversation with Rob Pardi continues as we explore grief in a new light.  We also talk about how to live a more purposeful and intentional life through his lens of Possibilities in Action.

After Thoughts:  I thoroughly enjoyed my conversation with Rob. I found him uplifting, inspirational, and insightful. I like his energy and perspectives on how to appreciate the smaller moments as we learn how to live a more intentional life.