How to Lose the 'WAIT'

About How to Lose the 'WAIT'

Welcome to How to Lose the ‘WAIT’—the podcast for women in midlife who are tired of living like their real life starts “later.” If you’ve been waiting for confidence, the perfect timing, the perfect body, the perfect relationship, or a braver version of you to take the wheel… you’re in the right place. I’m Holly Toscanini, and each week we turn self-trust into something you can actually use. This isn’t motivation that evaporates by Tuesday. It’s smart, practical support for women who are capable on the outside—but privately stuck in overthinking, people-pleasing, perfectionism, and the “I’ll do it when…” loop. Expect episodes on self-trust, intuition (minus the woo), boundaries, visibility in midlife, body confidence and body peace, and creating a next chapter that feels like it belongs to you. You’ll get clear frameworks, scripts you can borrow, micro-actions you can take immediately, and the kind of honest perspective you’ll want to text to a friend. Because Unwaiting isn’t a vibe. I

Publisher

Holly Toscanini

Category

education · education · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

24 Aug 2024

Latest episode

16 Feb 2026

Latest episodes

56 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Feb 2026

   103. How to Stop Over-Giving in Relationships (Without Feeling Like a Bad Person)

   In this episode, Holly Toscanini discusses the emotional burden of being the default caretaker in relationships, particularly for women. She explores how this role is often unconsciously adopted and the hidden costs associated with it, such as chronic resentment and emotional burnout. Holly emphasizes the importance of recognizing this pattern and making small, self-honoring shifts to unweight in relationships. Holly provides practical strategies for navigating romantic partnerships, family dynamics, friendships, and work environments, encouraging listeners to prioritize their own needs and establish healthier boundaries. Source (https://how-to-lose-the-wait.blubrry.net/103-how-to-stop-over-giving-in-relationships-without-feeling-like-a-bad-person/)

2. 

   9 Feb 2026

   102. Stop Self-Editing: The Unwaiting Rule for Visibility in Midlife

   If you’ve been feeling invisible in midlife, it might not be because you lack confidence—it might be because you’ve been self-editing. In this episode of How to Lose the ‘WAIT’, Holly Toscanini breaks down why smart, capable women often soften their opinions, over-explain their boundaries, and wait for the “perfect wording”… then wonder why they feel unseen. Source (https://how-to-lose-the-wait.blubrry.net/102-stop-self-editing-the-unwaiting-rule-for-visibility-in-midlife/)

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   2 Feb 2026

   101. Standing in your Brilliance with Kathy Kwiatkowski

   In this episode of How to Lose the ‘WAIT’, Holly sits down with Kathy Kwiatkowski—Licensed Mental Health Counselor, multidimensional healer,[...] Source (https://how-to-lose-the-wait.blubrry.net/101-standing-in-your-brilliance-with-kathy-kwiatkowski/)

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 45 / 100

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Quality

71

Social presence

97

YouTube

0

Engagement

0

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