Ep 358 - Does The Number On The Scale Determine Your Worth with Dr. Sylvia Bollie
Release Date: 12/22/2021
Ep 879: How to build real resilience in a burned-out world
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
Burnout has become so common that many people don’t even recognize it until their energy, focus, or emotional health begins to suffer. In this episode of Sisterhood of Sweat, Linda Mitchell sits down with licensed clinical psychologist, bestselling author, and LiveWell Behavioral Health founder Dr. Mike Ronsisvalle. With more than 21 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, and burnout, Dr. Mike shares practical, science-backed tools for building real resilience that lasts. This conversation explores how emotional health, movement, and faith-based wellness work together to...
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Ep 878: Motivation Monday - Rest Your Wings So You Can Fly
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
On today's motivation, we're talking about the importance of rest.
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Ep 874: Let It Rip Friday - What If I Make The Wrong Choice
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
Do you ever find yourself second guessing yourself? You have some ideas or dreams, but then reality hits, and you ask the question, “Who am I to do this?” Doubts creep in along with fears of the unknown. We tend to live in that constant state of fears and because of it remain exactly where we are. But what we were to break out of that fear? What if we were to make steps today that would lead us to a brighter and better future version of ourselves? Listen to the podcast HERE In this episode I talk about my own struggle about opening a gym and the fears...
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Ep 873: Let It Rip Friday: Dream BIG
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
On this week's Let It Rip Friday, we're discussing the importance of dreaming big and planning for 2026.
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Ep 872: How To Become A Boundary Boss with Terri Cole
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
Are you often taken advantage of? Have you been worried about having boundaries? We discuss all things boundaries today, so this is for you. In this episode I talk with Terri Cole is a licensed psychotherapist, global relationship and empowerment expert, and the author of Boundary Boss-The Essential Guide to Talk True, Be Seen, and (Finally) Live Free. For over two decades, Terri has worked with a diverse group of clients that includes everyone from stay-at-home moms to celebrities and Fortune 500 CEOs. We dive into dysfunctional boundaries, boundary violations, co-dependency, dealing...
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871: Let It Rip Friday: Your Story Today Will Be Someone's Strength Tomorrow with Linda Mitchell
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
In this week's Let It Rip Friday, Linda is sharing the importance of keeping going when things are tough because someday your story will help someone else get over their struggles.
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Ep 870: The Johnny Carson Secrets Hollywood Never Told — Until Now!
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Today on The Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., Linda Mitchell welcomes Mark Malkoff — comedian, writer, filmmaker, podcaster, and the author of Love Johnny Carson: One Obsessive Fan’s Journey to Find the Genius Behind the Legend. Mark has spent years exploring late-night television, comedy history, and what makes pop culture icons truly resonate with audiences. In this episode, Mark shares the fascinating story of why Johnny Carson became one of the most beloved figures in American television, how Carson’s unique blend of humor and humanity shaped late night for decades, and what it means...
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Ep 869: Michael Damian Returns to Y&R With a Song Fans Will Never Forget
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
Today on the Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T. Podcast, Linda Mitchell welcomes a true icon whose voice, music, and heart have touched generations. Michael Damian is a Grammy-nominated, multi-gold recording artist, actor, filmmaker, and Broadway star best known for his Billboard No. 1 hit “Rock On” and his beloved role as Danny Romalotti on The Young and the Restless. Just in time for the holidays, Michael returns with a powerful new Christmas single, “Reach Out to Me This Christmas,” a song that reminds us how meaningful connection can be—especially during a season that’s joyful for some...
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The Real Reason You’re Exhausted This Time of Year
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If you’re feeling drained, wired-but-tired, or overwhelmed heading into the holidays, this episode may completely change how you think about health. In this conversation, Linda Mitchell sits down with Shreya Vohora, an award-winning luxury designer and wellness innovator who is redefining what it truly means to live well — not just through food or fitness, but through the environments we inhabit every day. After her own journey through mold toxicity and hormonal imbalance, Shreya discovered the profound impact our homes have on the nervous system, sleep quality, energy levels, and...
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Ep 867: Why America Is Getting Fatter — And How to Fix It (Fast!)
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
In this powerful and practical episode of The Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., Linda Mitchell sits down with Dan Kachtik, owner of King William District CrossFit in San Antonio, Texas, to break down what it really takes to build strength, longevity, and confidence at any age. With more than 15 years of experience coaching everyday athletes, Dan shares honest insights on sustainable training, smart nutrition, aging well, and why consistency matters far more than perfection. Together, Linda and Dan dive into how to train smarter after 40, how women should approach fitness during menopause, and why...
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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