21. Career Congregation feat. Chris Holt, Nutrition & Lifestyle Coach: Back to Basics

Career Congregation is your weekly gathering for all things career: a space to explore the highs, the lows, and the incredible stories of people who’ve navigated career challenges, stepped through fear, and found success and growth on the other side. Hosted by therapist and coach Meghan Fitzpatrick, each episode offers real-life inspiration for reclaiming confidence and direction in your work.This week’s episode features returning guest, Chris Holt, a US-based Nutrition & Lifestyle Coach on the show. Meghan and Chris catch up on some of their major life changes over the past few months, from Chris’s cross-country moves, relationship changes, and decision to quit drinking and resume therapy; and Meghan’s big relocation to Ireland and shift toward expanding her coaching practice in Europe.The conversation goes back to basics with the wellness pillars that both see as non-negotiables for thriving: quality sleep, balanced nutrition, daily movement, community and connection, and time in nature and sunlight. Chris and Meghan dive into how these fundamentals impact not just physical health, but also mental resilience, career performance, and overall life satisfaction. Along the way, they discuss therapy versus coaching, the psychology of excuses, building consistency, and the realities of quick-fix culture , from GLP-1 medications to gastric bypass surgeries, and why true change comes with consistency, patience and is ultimately down to daily choices and new standards.This episode is packed with honest insights, humour, and practical strategies for grounding yourself, raising your standards, and staying committed to growth.You can connect with Chris on his website: https://beyondthetats.com/ and on social channels: @beyondthetatsKey episode themes: Career • Coaching • Personal Development • Mental Health • Therapy • Therapist • Work-life balance • Rock Bottoms • Motivation • Authentic career paths • Success stories • Career transition • Career change • Consistency • Wellness • Relationships • Energy shifts • Resilience • Back to basics© Copyright Meghan Fitzpatrick 2025