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The Life You Crave is the place for simple, sustainable weight loss for women who have better things to do than diet.

On this podcast you'll learn how willpower and discipline are completely irrelevant to sustainable weight loss. Let's stop counting calories, carbs, and macros, and start spending time on what really matters: your career, your family, your health, and maybe even being a better role model to the next generation of girls.

Most importantly, you're going to learn that there's nothing wrong with you. The diet industry is profiting off of our confusion, desperation, and overwhelm. This is total B.S. The secret to simple, sustainable weight loss is a combination of WHAT you eat, and how you THINK about food.

Welcome to the beginning of a brand new, totally different approach to weight loss. Buckle up! You just might enjoy the ride this time.
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Struggling to follow through on weight loss goals? You're not broken. You're learning how to lead yourself here. In this episode, Lia breaks down the three biggest mistakes women make with weight loss goals and the self-leadership shift that builds self-trust, sustainability, and real follow-through. Do you know there are 3 different types of overeater? Find out which one you are by taking my FREE QUIZ:  ➡️https://liapinellicoaching.com/quiz Let's Connect: Ready to take this work deeper? Join me inside The Fempire, where we make transformation feel effortless. ➡️ https://www.liapinelli.com/weight-loss-coaching
Why do New Year's resolutions fail—even for disciplined women? In this episode of The Life You Crave, Lia Pinelli explains why discipline-based weight loss doesn't work and how identity, self-leadership, and feeling good create sustainable weight loss. Learn why deprivation and "no pain, no gain" keep women stuck—and how to stop starting over by changing who you're being, not just what you're doing. Do you know there are 3 different types of overeater? Find out which one you are by taking my FREE QUIZ:  ➡️https://liapinellicoaching.com/quiz Let's Connect: Ready to take this work deeper? Join me inside The Fempire, where we make transformation feel effortless. ➡️ https://www.liapinelli.com/weight-loss-coaching
If dieting has never worked for you, this episode explains why — and what actually does. In this Greatest Hits conversation, Lia shares the simple shift that ended years of yo-yo dieting and created lasting food freedom. You'll learn why calorie restriction disrupts your metabolism, how hunger and fullness cues really work, and why the holidays aren't the problem. This episode strips food down to identity, awareness, and self-leadership — so you can stop starting over and start trusting yourself again. Do you know there are 3 different types of overeater? Find out which one you are by taking my FREE QUIZ: ➡️https://liapinellicoaching.com/quiz   Let's Connect: Ready to take this work deeper? Join me inside The Fempire, where we make transformation feel effortless. ➡️ https://www.liapinelli.com/weight-loss-coaching
What if you'd learned to trust yourself before the world taught you not to? In this episode, Lia shares the 12 essential "rules" she wishes she'd known as a teen—truths about autonomy, confidence, power, pleasure, and protecting your freedom. Written for girls but meant for women of all ages, this episode is a loving wake-up call to stop living by other people's rules and start choosing a life that actually brings you alive. Do you know there are 3 different types of overeater? Find out which one you are by taking my FREE QUIZ:  ➡️https://liapinellicoaching.com/quiz Let's Connect: Ready to take this work deeper? Join me inside The Fempire, where we make transformation feel effortless. ➡️ https://www.liapinelli.com/weight-loss-coaching
Discover how the Urge Practice helped Lia Pinelli break free from decades of overeating and finally trust herself around food. In this episode, Lia reveals the mindset shifts and daily practices that transformed her confidence, ended the diet cycle, and created true food freedom. Learn how allowing urges—not answering them—can change your relationship with food and your life. Do you know there are 3 different types of overeater? Find out which one you are by taking my FREE QUIZ: ➡️https://liapinellicoaching.com/quiz Let's Connect: Ready to take this work deeper? Join me inside The Fempire, where we make transformation feel effortless. ➡️ https://www.liapinelli.com/weight-loss-coaching
In this episode, Lia Pinelli breaks down how raising your standards—and protecting them with clear boundaries—becomes the catalyst for creating a life you truly crave. Learn how to stop tolerating what drains you, honor your needs without guilt, and lead yourself with confidence. If you're ready to step into greater alignment, self-trust, and personal power, this episode is your invitation. Do you know there are 3 different types of overeater? Find out which one you are by taking my FREE QUIZ:  ➡️https://liapinellicoaching.com/quiz Let's Connect: Ready to take this work deeper? Join me inside The Fempire, where we make transformation feel effortless. ➡️ https://www.liapinelli.com/weight-loss-coaching
This week, Lia breaks down the difference between real pleasure and false pleasure so you can enjoy the holidays without guilt, overeating, or "starting over in January." Learn how honoring what your body truly wants builds confidence, trust, and freedom around food. If you're ready to feel aligned, empowered, and proud of how you eat this season, this episode is for you. Join us inside The Fempire at liapinelli.com. Do you know there are 3 different types of overeater? Find out which one you are by taking my FREE QUIZ: ➡️https://liapinellicoaching.com/quiz Let's Connect: Ready to take this work deeper? Join me inside The Fempire, where we make transformation feel effortless. ➡️ https://www.liapinelli.com/weight-loss-coaching
Lia shares the one question that can change your entire holiday eating experience. From growing up in a food-loving Italian family to navigating old patterns that resurface this time of year, she breaks down how to enjoy holiday food without guilt or overwhelm. Learn how intention, not willpower, creates calm and confidence. Plus, a peek at upcoming episodes on holiday pressure and family dynamics.   Do you know there are 3 different types of overeater? Find out which one you are by taking my FREE QUIZ: ➡️https://liapinellicoaching.com/quiz Let's Connect: Ready to take this work deeper? Join me inside The Fempire, where we make transformation feel effortless. ➡️ https://www.liapinelli.com/weight-loss-coaching  
What if the secret to better relationships isn't about changing them—but leading yourself? In this juicy episode of The Life You Crave, I'm joined by Dr. Jeni Wahlig, co-founder of Powerful Love Relationships and the brilliant mind behind the Powerful Love Method. With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Jeni breaks down what conscious self-leadership really looks like in love, work, and life—and how mastering it can completely transform the way you connect with others. We talk about letting go of old relationship baggage, owning your part with compassion, and leading with love (even when it's hard). You'll also hear practical communication tools you can start using today—and an invitation to Dr. Jeni's special training for those ready to take this work even deeper. If you've ever wished your relationships felt easier, more honest, or more you—this one's for you. Email Dr. Jeni Wahlig here connect@powerfulove.com www.powerfulove.com Facebook @jeni.wahlig YouTube @powerfulove Powerful Love - Free 30 minute training on the five part communication formula https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vmWIuFImcoiQzA1159AYbHiurRjf9jfg/view?usp=sharing   Do you know there are 3 different types of overeater? Find out which one you are by taking my FREE QUIZ: ➡️https://liapinellicoaching.com/quiz Let's Connect: Ready to take this work deeper? Join me inside The Fempire, where we make transformation feel effortless. ➡️ https://www.liapinelli.com/weight-loss-coaching
Your self-image shapes every result in your life. In this episode of The Life You Crave, Lia Pinelli shares how to stop playing small, break free from self-doubt, and step boldly into the life you crave. Learn the confidence cycle, build unstoppable belief, and take unapologetic action toward your goals. The Fempire Roundtablehttps://liapinellicoaching.com/real-bottleneck Do you know there are 3 different types of overeater? Find out which one you are by taking my FREE QUIZ: ➡️https://liapinellicoaching.com/quiz Let's Connect: Ready to take this work deeper? Join me inside The Fempire, where we make transformation feel effortless. ➡️ https://www.liapinelli.com/weight-loss-coaching
In this episode of The Life You Crave, Lia Pinelli reveals how to spot your inner critic—even when it's hiding behind the "voice of reason." From body image to aging, this sneaky voice holds women back from the life they crave. Drawing on Tara Mohr's Playing Big and her own stories, Lia shares how to tell the difference between your critic and your inner mentor so you can quiet the self-doubt and confidently pursue what you truly want. Do you know there are 3 different types of overeater? Find out which one you are by taking my FREE QUIZ:  ➡️https://liapinellicoaching.com/quiz Let's Connect: Ready to take this work deeper? Join me inside The Fempire, where we make transformation feel effortless. ➡️ https://www.liapinelli.com/weight-loss-coaching  
In this episode of The Life You Crave, Lia Pinelli introduces the Confidence Cycle—a simple but powerful way to build confidence quickly. By deciding, taking action, reflecting, and repeating, you'll create the self-trust that fuels success in weight loss, career, and life. Lia also tackles the issue of self-betrayal and how breaking promises to yourself erodes confidence. Tune in to learn how to flip that script and start showing up with the confidence you crave. Want more support? Join Lia's leadership community, The Fempire, where confidence grows even faster with sisterhood and accountability. Do you know there are 3 different types of overeater? Find out which one you are by taking my FREE QUIZ:  ➡️https://liapinellicoaching.com/quiz Let's Connect: Ready to take this work deeper? Join me inside The Fempire, where we make transformation feel effortless. ➡️ https://www.liapinelli.com/weight-loss-coaching
GLP-1s are all the rage—but are they "cheating" at weight loss? In this episode of The Life You Crave, Lia Pinelli spills the tea on how these meds can quiet that nonstop food noise, the truth about what they can (and can't) do, and why lasting results still come down to your mindset and habits. If you've ever wondered whether GLP-1s are a magic fix or just part of the puzzle, this one's for you. Do you know there are 3 different types of overeater? Find out which one you are by taking my FREE QUIZ: ➡️https://liapinellicoaching.com/quiz Let's Connect: Ready to take this work deeper? Join me inside The Fempire, where we make transformation feel effortless. ➡️ https://www.liapinelli.com/weight-loss-coaching
Ohhh friend, this one's juicy. In this week's episode of The Life You Crave, I'm joined by the brilliant Laura Miolla—a powerhouse neuroscience-based coach and consultant who is flipping the script on what it means to lead, earn, and live as a woman today. We're talking money, love, sex, and power—and no, not the performative, hustle-culture kind. We're talking about real power. The kind that starts from within and ripples out into how you lead, love, and build a life that's deeply aligned. Laura shares her bold journey from corporate to coaching, and how she now helps high-level women execs own their worth, negotiate like pros, and lead from a place of integrity and impact. Together, we unpack: The truth about legal gender inequality (yep, it's real—and shocking) Why financial independence is non-negotiable for women How sustainable weight loss connects to claiming your power The art of making powerful decisions without guilt or self-doubt Laura's exciting new offerings, including her Negotiation Masterclass and the Money, Love, Sex, Power Mastermind This episode is for every woman who's ready to stop playing small and start playing true. It's time to get unapologetic about your desires, your voice, and your leadership. Tune in and get ready to rewrite the rules—on your terms. Connect with Laura https://thebrainwisecoach.com/about/ Do you know there are 3 different types of overeater? Find out which one you are by taking my FREE QUIZ: ➡️https://liapinellicoaching.com/quiz Let's Connect: Ready to take this work deeper? Join me inside The Fempire, where we make transformation feel effortless. ➡️ https://www.liapinelli.com/weight-loss-coaching
You say you love ice cream—but is it really love, or just a sneaky saboteur in a pint-sized disguise? In this episode of The Life You Crave, Lia Pinelli is calling out the food drama that clutters your brain and hijacks your goals. If you've ever caught yourself saying, "But I just LOVE [insert favorite food here]," only to spiral into a mind-numbing tug-of-war with the freezer, this one's for you. Lia shares her own rocky romance with ice cream (spoiler alert: it wasn't mutual), and unpacks how we confuse emotional comfort with true connection. You'll learn how to tell the difference between real pleasure and false food love—and how to reclaim your mental bandwidth for what actually matters. Inside this episode: The mindset shift that will change how you see your cravings How to evaluate whether a food is really worth it A simple way to stop negotiating with your saboteurs Why loving yourself sometimes means breaking up with what's in your pantry This episode is your permission slip to stop settling for short-term satisfaction and start living like you truly care about your well-being. Let's get clear, get free, and stop calling sabotage love. Do you know there are 3 different types of overeater? Find out which one you are by taking my FREE QUIZ: ➡️https://liapinellicoaching.com/quiz Let's Connect: Ready to take this work deeper? Join me inside The Fempire, where we make transformation feel effortless. ➡️ https://www.liapinelli.com/weight-loss-coaching
Let's be real: if you've ever said, "Ugh, I fell off the wagon again," this episode is for you. In today's no-BS conversation, I'm breaking down why that old wagon needs to be set on fire—and what to do instead. Because spoiler alert: you're not broken, undisciplined, or bad at sticking to a plan. You're just out of alignment. I'll show you how to ditch the guilt and start building a relationship with food (and movement) that actually feels good. One where you make self-promises instead of impossible rules, and honor your current self and your future self like the queen you are. We'll talk about: Why "falling off the wagon" is keeping you stuckHow to stop breaking promises to yourself (without needing more willpower) What it really means to eat in alignment Solving over-hunger and emotional eating at the root This episode is inspired by a powerful conversation inside my private Fempire community, where badass women are learning to create aligned, sustainable habits without the diet drama. If you're ready to stop swinging between all-or-nothing and start creating sustainable, empowered habits that support your weight loss goals and your sanity—press play, Babe. Do you know there are 3 different types of overeater? Find out which one you are by taking my FREE QUIZ: ➡️https://liapinellicoaching.com/quiz Let's Connect: Ready to take this work deeper? Join me inside The Fempire, where we make transformation feel effortless. ➡️ https://www.liapinelli.com/weight-loss-coaching
Have you ever felt like you "fell off the wagon" with your eating? In this empowering episode of The Life You Crave, Lia Pinelli invites you to drop the diet mentality for good and explore a new approach to food rooted in alignment, not restriction. Instead of forcing yourself into rigid food rules, Lia shares how to tune into your body's natural signals to create an eating plan that truly works for you—one that feels nourishing during, after, and even the next day. You'll learn how to identify when you're in (or out of) alignment with your food choices, using powerful questions like: – Am I enjoying this food in the moment? – How do I feel after I eat? – Does this food give me energy or deplete me? – Do I feel empowered while eating it? From personal stories to coaching insights, Lia helps you break the cycle of guilt, sabotage, and diet hopping. Whether it's overeating during social events or battling default patterns from your past, this episode offers a compassionate path forward—one that leads to sustainable habits, body confidence, and the freedom to live fully. 🎧 Tune in to learn how alignment—not perfection—is the secret to creating the life you crave. ADHD & Food: Why Your Neurodivergent Brain Needs Different Strategies Workshophttps://liapinellicoaching.com/adhd Do you know there are 3 different types of overeater? Find out which one you are by taking my FREE QUIZ: ➡️https://liapinellicoaching.com/quiz Let's Connect: Ready to take this work deeper? Join me inside The Fempire, where we make transformation feel effortless. ➡️ https://www.liapinelli.com/weight-loss-coaching  
In this engaging episode of The Life You Crave, host Lia Pinelli welcomes ADHD coach Annie Fernandez to explore the unique challenges that adult women with ADHD face, particularly regarding food and eating habits. Annie reveals her personal journey of being diagnosed with ADHD in her thirties and how it reshaped her approach to life, work, and health. The discussion highlights why traditional diet plans for weight loss fail for neurodivergent brains, and the importance of developing custom strategies for managing ADHD symptoms. Annie also shares valuable insights on understanding sensory needs, planning meals, and the significance of emotional regulation for our eating habits. This episode is essential for women struggling with ADHD and those looking to support them better. Dopamine Menu Do you know there are 3 different types of overeater? Find out which one you are by taking my FREE QUIZ:➡️https://liapinellicoaching.com/quiz Let's Connect: Ready to take this work deeper? Join me inside The Fempire, where we make transformation feel effortless. ➡️ https://www.liapinelli.com/weight-loss-coaching ADHD & Food: Why Your Neurodivergent Brain Needs Different Strategies Workshop https://liapinellicoaching.com/adhd
This week, we're celebrating more than just fireworks and freedom. In this bite-sized episode, I'm sharing how to declare your own independence—from overindulging. If you're anything like my clients, holidays can be tricky. There's the fun, the food, the booze—and sometimes, the morning-after regret. But what if you could enjoy the 4th of July and wake up feeling amazing? I'm giving you my go-to survival guide: a simple, doable approach using my favorite three Ps—protein, plants, and pleasure—to help you stay present, satisfied, and in control. We'll talk about how to make conscious choices (without restriction), honor your body, and keep the joy without the aftermath. Let's make this July 4th a celebration of freedom on your terms. Do you know there are 3 different types of overeater? Find out which one you are by taking my FREE QUIZ: ➡️https://liapinellicoaching.com/quiz Let's Connect: Ready to take this work deeper? Join me inside The Fempire, where we make transformation feel effortless. ➡️ https://www.liapinelli.com/weight-loss-coaching ADHD & Food: Why Your Neurodivergent Brain Needs Different Strategies Workshop https://liapinellicoaching.com/adhd
In this inspiring episode of The Life You Crave, Lia Pinelli chats with Dr. Elyse Rast, a certified coach who helps midlife women take charge of their dating lives. Dr. Elyse shares her deeply personal journey of transformation—from feeling overwhelmed by motherhood, struggling with her weight, and stuck in an unfulfilling marriage, to losing dozens of pounds in The Fempire and creating a joyful, empowered life by the age of 50. She opens up about the pivotal mindset shifts, the power of community, and how shedding limiting beliefs helped her find true love and a new calling as a midlife dating coach. This episode is a must for any woman who's ready to ditch invisibility and step boldly into her next chapter.   Let's Connect: Ready to take this work deeper? Join me inside The Fempire, where we make transformation feel effortless. ➡️ https://www.liapinelli.com/weight-loss-coaching Do you know there are 3 different types of overeater? Find out which one you are by taking my FREE QUIZ: ➡️https://liapinellicoaching.com/quiz   Join the Food Freedom for Fempreneurs facebook group
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