How to Lose the 'WAIT'
Shut Down Negative Body Talk

56. Stop Waiting for Permission: How to Build Unconditional Self-Confidence

Holly breaks down the myths about confidence, explains why trusting yourself is the foundation for lasting self-worth, and shares three actionable steps to help you start building radical confidence today. Whether you’ve spent years struggling with perfectionism, self-doubt, or the pressure to shrink yourself—physically and emotionally—this episode is your wake-up call to stop waiting and start living fully.

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Part 3

53: Part 3- Reclaiming Every Part

In this 3rd and final installment, we move from understanding and challenging societal standards to fully embracing body sovereignty and reclaiming every part of ourselves. This episode is all about practical, soul-affirming steps that guide us to live aligned with our own values, letting go of self-judgment, and celebrating the body we inhabit right now. We’ll learn daily practices that reinforce self-love and resilience, and discover the power of not conforming to anyone’s standards but our own. Together, we embrace the freedom, strength, and wisdom that come with growing older.

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Part 2

53: Part 2- Breaking Free from the Age Cage, Embracing Mid-Life Power and Wisdom

In Part 2, Breaking Free from the Age Cage, Embracing Mid-Life Power and Wisdom, Holly exposes the pressure surrounding aging in a society that glorifies youth and equates it with worth. This episode unpacks the impossible standards that mid-life and older women face, from the pressures to stay wrinkle-free and toned to feeling invisible in workplaces and social circles. By tuning into our intuition, we learn to redefine relevance, set boundaries with ageist expectations, and embrace the resilience, wisdom, and strength that come with age. This episode is about freeing ourselves from outdated standards and celebrating aging on our own terms.

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Part 1

53: Part 1- Uncovering the Roots, Why Our Bodies Were Never the Problem

In Part 1 of the Sum of Our Parts, “Uncovering the Roots, Why Our Bodies Were Never the Problem”, we explore where body insecurity begins and how societal standards, family dynamics, and media shape our perceptions from an early age. We trace the origins of body shame and insecurities that affect us throughout life, reinforcing the message that these are not flaws within us but external pressures imposed on us. By understanding these roots, we take the first step toward reclaiming compassion for ourselves and challenging the beliefs that keep us feeling “not enough.”

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52. Why We’re Losing the ‘WAIT’: A New Beginning for Your Journey to Empowerment

The Say,’ When!’ podcast is now “How to Lose the ‘WAIT’ Stop Waiting. Start Living. Tell me, what kind of[…]

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Words Have Power

50. Speaking of Ourselves: How Language Shapes Women’s Reality

Explore how words shape our reality, influence body image, and reinforce gender stereotypes. Join Holly Toscanini in discussing how shifting our internal and external language can transform our relationship with food, body acceptance, and self-worth. Learn how to reclaim your body and autonomy by choosing empowering words. 

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