The Holly Perkins Health Podcast

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How to Change Habits (and Make Them Stick)

September 08, 2026

Why is it so hard to stick with the habits we know are good for us?If you’ve ever wondered why you keep falling back into old patterns—even when you’re motivated to change—this episode is for you.In this conversation, I’m joined by behavior change expert Marcy Verduin, Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education, Professor of Psychiatry, University of Central Florida College of Medicine to unpack the psychology behind lasting change. We explore why motivation isn’t enough, why “starting over”...

Health After 50: How Christy Transformed Her Body

September 01, 2026

Turning 50 was a wake-up call for Christy, a 51-year-old accounting manager. She realized that her standard routine of light walking and mild diet tweaks couldn’t support the vibrant future she wanted. Her transformation began internally during the pandemic, where she learned to view her body as a vessel worthy of care, dismantling the habits that had previously held her back. Christy realized her weight and fatigue were tied to emotional patterns; she used food to cope with past traumas. By ...

The Fitness Motivation Myth: You Don’t Need More Motivation – You Need More Proof

August 25, 2026

If you’ve ever said, “I’ll start on Monday” or “I just need to get motivated first,” this episode is for you. The truth is, motivation isn’t what creates consistency. It’s actually the result of consistency. In this episode, Holly challenges one of the biggest myths in fitness motivation: that you need to feel motivated before you take action. After more than 30 years of coaching women, she’s seen the same pattern over and over again. Women wait for the perfect mood, the perfect schedule, or ...