Ep 358 - Does The Number On The Scale Determine Your Worth with Dr. Sylvia Bollie
Release Date: 12/22/2021
Ep 924: The Hidden Power Struggles No One Talks About with Zoe Lister Jones
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
In this episode, we sit down with actress, writer, and director Zoe Lister Jones to talk about her latest projects The Miniature Wife and Slip, now streaming on Peacock. We dive into the deeper meaning behind relationships, power dynamics, identity, and what it really means to feel seen and heard. Zoe shares insights on creating bold, thought provoking stories, navigating creativity, and embracing personal evolution. This conversation is for anyone who has ever felt stuck, overlooked, or ready for a new version of themselves. Topics include: relationships and power dynamics...
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Ep 923: What If Autism Isn’t What We Thought? with Joseph P. Infranco
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In this powerful episode, we dive into the story behind Decoding Cody, where a non-speaking autistic young man begins communicating through letter-board spelling—revealing intelligence, awareness, and insight that stunned everyone around him. As his voice emerges, he describes not just thoughts—but a deeper reality, including spiritual experiences that are being echoed by others across the country. What makes this story different? A trial lawyer’s approach to evidence and credibility Consistent accounts across unrelated individuals A tension between skepticism and faith A call to...
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Ep 922: You're Not Too Old, It's Not Too Late, You Are Enough with Linda Mitchell
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
On this week's episode, we're discussing how it is not too late, and you're not too old, it's the perfect time for your dreams!
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Ep 921: Inside the Wildest Social Experiment on TV Right Now with Emily Pendergast
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What happens when one person thinks everything is real… but everyone else is in on the joke? In this episode, Linda sits down with actress and writer Emily Pendergast, who stars as Amy in Jury Duty: Company Retreat—the hilarious, documentary-style comedy that turns a corporate retreat into a brilliantly orchestrated social experiment. Emily shares what it was like performing in a fully staged environment where one unsuspecting participant believes it’s all real, how her improv background prepared her for the unpredictable moments, and why audiences are loving the mix of cringe,...
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Ep 920: The Hidden Tissue Controlling Your Pain, Aging & Anxiety with Deanna Hansen
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What if the root cause of your pain, anxiety, brain fog, and even visible aging wasn’t your muscles… but your fascia? In this powerful episode, we sit down with fascia expert and Block Therapy® founder Deanna Hansen to explore the hidden system in your body that stores trauma, restricts healing, and influences everything from posture to nervous system regulation. With over 20 years of clinical experience, Deanna shares how fascia acts as the body’s communication highway — and how releasing it can unlock deep physical, emotional, and cellular transformation. If you’ve been chasing...
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Ep 919: Are Microplastics Destroying Your Hormones with Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr.
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
What if your everyday environment was silently impacting your health, your hormones, and even your ability to have children? In this powerful episode of The Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., Linda sits down with Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr., President and CEO of the Hip Hop Caucus and producer of the Netflix documentary The Plastic Detox. Together, they unpack the hidden dangers of microplastics and endocrine disrupting chemicals, and how daily exposure may be affecting fertility, increasing disease risk, and disrupting overall wellness. This conversation goes beyond fear—it is about empowerment....
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Ep 918: What Happens When Survival Becomes Real…The Yeti Story) with Corbin Bentsen
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What if the real monster… isn’t what’s lurking outside—but what’s happening within us? In this thought-provoking episode of The Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., Linda Mitchell sits down with legendary actor Corbin Bernsen to explore his latest indie psychological horror film, The Yeti. At first glance, it’s a survival story set against the backdrop of nature’s raw power—but beneath the surface, it reveals something deeper. This isn’t just about fear of the unknown… It’s about ego, greed, and the dangerous illusion that we can control everything around us. Corbin shares how The...
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Ep 917: From Social Anxiety to Real Connection: Reclaiming Confidence & Presence with Evan Cudworth
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When was the last time you felt truly connected… truly present… truly alive in a room full of people? In this powerful episode of The Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., Linda Mitchell sits down with Evan Cudworth—also known as The Party Coach—to unpack a silent struggle so many people are facing today. We live in a world where we are more “connected” than ever online… yet more disconnected than ever in real life. And that disconnection? It’s impacting our confidence, our relationships, and even our overall well-being. Evan’s mission goes far beyond parties—he helps people break free...
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Ep 916: When Neighbor Drama Turns Deadly” with Deborah Roberts
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Have we lost the ability to peacefully coexist—even with the people living right next door? And what happens when fear, frustration, and unchecked emotion collide? In this powerful episode of The Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., Linda Mitchell sits down with award-winning journalist and 20/20 co-anchor Deborah Roberts to unpack a heartbreaking case that captured national attention. What began as a seemingly ordinary neighbor dispute quickly escalated into a devastating tragedy—raising urgent questions about fear, perception, and how quickly situations can spiral out of control. This conversation...
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Ep 915: Jill Hennessy on Reinvention, Strength & Starting Over | Hope Valley: 1874
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What does it really take to start over… and rebuild your life from nothing? In this powerful episode of the Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., Linda Mitchell sits down with actress, singer, and storyteller Jill Hennessy to talk about her role in the highly anticipated Hallmark prequel Hope Valley: 1874. Best known for her iconic roles in Law & Order and Crossing Jordan, Jill now steps into the role of Hattie Quinn—a strong, resilient woman helping build a frontier town from the ground up. This episode dives into: Starting over and reinventing yourself The power of female...
info_outlineAre you interested in weight loss? Have you been worried about BMI? In this episode we’re diving in sustainable weight loss. In this episode I talk with Dr. Sylvia Bollie. She is the C.E.O. and Medical Director of EmbraceYOU Weight & Wellness, is a dual Board-Certified Internal Medicine physician and Obesity Medicine Specialist with a passion for promoting health through honesty and hope. Today, she joins us to discuss how she found her successful weight loss. We discuss the tools for sustainable weight loss, and how our stress plays a role in happy weight loss. We’re figuring out why the number is so important to you.
Questions I asked:
- Do the bright colors make you feel alive?
- When we’re looking at the scale, what do we think it’s going to do for us?
- How do we cultivate that confidence?
- How do we know if we’re a healthy weight?
- How do you focus on get active?
- Why is it hard to lose weight?
- Why is it important to eat real food?
- How can we tell if we’re emotional eating?
- How do we break the reward cycle with food?
- Is weight loss all willpower?
- What would you like to tell people?
Topics Discussed:
- The power of the scale.
- Self-confidence.
- Sustainable weight loss.
- Healthy weight
- Looking good.
- BMI
Quotes from the show:
- “The reason we obsess over the number on the scale is because we’ve been trained to do that” Dr Sylvia Gonsahn-Bollie @SisterhoodSweat
- “We’re playing the scale game.” Dr Sylvia Gonsahn-Bollie @SisterhoodSweat
- “It’s not all about this number that I’m chasing, but it’s not going to last if I don’t build those habits.” Dr Sylvia Gonsahn-Bollie @SisterhoodSweat
- “The way we’re looking at healthy weight is not helpful.” Dr Sylvia Gonsahn-Bollie @SisterhoodSweat
- “How you feel about yourself is happy weight.” Dr Sylvia Gonsahn-Bollie @SisterhoodSweat
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