Midlife Strategies for Badass Women

If the thought of meal prepping for the week makes you want to immediately order takeout, this episode is for you. Host Sue Willoughby sits down with Britney Holmes, co-founder of Axios Wellness and the brains behind Whole Food Freedom, to break down how you can prep a week's worth of healthy lunches and dinners in just 90 minutes.

Britney shares her incredible personal health journey. In 2017, she and her husband Ed were both over 300 pounds. Suffering from intense brain fog, unexplained tingling, and debilitating fatigue, Britney eventually discovered functional medicine and was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s, leaky gut, and candida overgrowth. Told she had to completely eliminate grains, dairy, and refined sugar, Britney—a self-proclaimed foodie—refused to live on bland food. Instead, she developed a mix-and-match cooking system that prioritizes flavor and ultimate time efficiency.

Tune in to learn how to master active versus passive cooking, why coconut aminos are a must-have pantry staple, and how to finally make a grain-free, dairy-free pizza that actually tastes good.

In this episode, we cover:

• Britney's transformative health journey, overcoming Hashimoto's, and losing weight alongside her husband.

• The critical difference between conventional and functional medicine when treating root-cause symptoms.

• The "Mix-and-Match" meal prep method: making four different proteins and versatile sides to prevent food boredom.

• Active vs. passive cooking: How to maximize your oven, Instant Pot, and air fryer simultaneously while chopping vegetables.

• Simple ingredient swaps, like using coconut aminos instead of soy sauce to support hormone and thyroid health.

• How to whip up healthy, homemade mayonnaise in just 30 seconds using an immersion blender.

• Information on Britney's 6-Week Reset program and her new Healthy Holidays guide for guilt-free celebrations.

Chapters:
0:00 Introducing Brittany Holmes and Whole Food Freedom
4:09 Brittany’s health crisis and food-healing journey
20:05 Finding support and building sustainable food habits
32:54 Six-week reset and virtual cook-along program
38:06 Kitchen tools, pantry setup, and meal-prep readiness
39:45 How to connect with Brittany and Whole Food Freedom

Resources & Links Mentioned:

• Connect with Britney via email at britney@axioswellness.com to learn more about the 6-Week Reset program.

• Healthy Costco Guide: https://stan.store/axioswellness/p/get-my-healthy-costco-guide-now

• Healthy Breakfast Guide: https://stan.store/axioswellness/p/get-my-healthy-breakfast-guide-now

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/britneyholmes_/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/britney.mac

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🔥 Welcome to Midlife Strategies for Badass Women 🔥

I’m Sue Willoughby—Badass Midlife Strategist, life coach, and your partner in breaking rules, rewriting the script, and thriving unapologetically after 40.

This channel is for women who are DONE playing small. If you’re ready to ditch the “shoulds,” reclaim your power, and live a bold, joyful, purpose-driven life—you’re in the right place.

Each week, you’ll get real talk, raw stories, and badass strategies to help you:
✨ Smash through self-doubt and limitations
✨ Reclaim your confidence and clarity
✨ Build resilience and embrace reinvention
✨ Create a midlife that feels authentic, aligned, and f*cking powerful

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