Lisa’s Lounge

If you caught the Messy Weekend episode, you know what to DO after things go sideways. This episode goes one level deeper into the thinking pattern that causes the spiral in the first place. Consider this the "why" to that episode's "how." Have you ever been doing so well where you're feeling good, feeling proud and then one meal, one party, one weekend completely derai...

Are you seeing GLP-1 ads everywhere you look — on Instagram, TikTok, even your doctor's waiting room — and wondering if this is the thing that's finally going to work? You are not alone. In this episode we're having an honest, no-judgment conversation about quick fix culture and what it's doing to us emotionally — and what the research is actually saying about GLP-1 medications for...

When you think of a princess — how do you feel? And when you think of a queen — how do you feel then? I welcomed back my dear friend, Karen Baker to Lifestyle Reset, and let me tell you this conversation did not disappoint. We went places I did not expect. We talked about what it really means to carry princess energy — the unspoken expectations, the resentment that builds when life doesn't sho...

How much of your life have you spent worrying about what other people think of you? For many years, fear of judgment quietly influenced the way I moved through my own life. In this personal episode of Lifestyle Reset, I share how being shy, bullied, and made to feel different as a child affected the way I saw myself—and how some of those experiences followed me into adulthood through self-doubt, l...

Have you ever wondered why you're doing "all the right things" but still feel tired, struggle to lose weight, or just don't feel like yourself anymore? It might not be your willpower. It might be your metabolism. Today’s episode dives into one of the most important—and often misunderstood—pieces of midlife wellness: metabolic health. I'll explain what metabolic health really...

Have you ever caught yourself thinking, "I wish someone had taught me this years ago?" Maybe it's about your health. Maybe it's about relationships. Or maybe, like me, it's about money. In this episode of Lifestyle Reset , I'm sharing how listening to a financial podcast unexpectedly changed the way I think—not just about retirement and financial wellness, but about learning, growing, and embracin...

In this reflective Season 2 finale of Lifestyle Reset, Lisa pauses before the next chapter to look back on the deeper themes that shaped the season—from letting go of outdated expectations and rigid health rules to creating rhythms that support the life and body you have now. She shares what she is leaving behind, what she is carrying forward, and why wellness must include more than food, exercise...

You made it to summer. So why doesn't your body feel like it knows that yet? I'm talking to every teacher who made it to summer break and expected relief but instead got exhaustion, a head cold, or a weird flatness that you still might be carrying into July. There's a reason for that, and it's not in your head. Your nervous system spent 10 months in overdrive, and it doesn't ju...

Have you ever followed a plan perfectly — and still felt like you were failing? That feeling has a name, and it's not lack of willpower. As a health coach specializing in fasting and the peri to post menopause journey, I see this all the time — women doing everything "right" and still feeling stuck. In this episode we're getting honest about why mindset matters more than any diet...

Does the stuff piling up in your basement have more power over you than you think? In this episode, we're getting real about clutter — not just the physical kind, but the emotional weight we carry when we hold onto things we no longer need. I'm sharing my own experience finally tackling my basement after years of putting it off, and what happened when I did. We'll talk about why we hol...

Have you ever felt mentally and emotionally done with a job, role, or season of life before you were actually able to leave it? In this episode of Lifestyle Reset , Lisa opens up about approaching retirement, reaching a personal threshold, and realizing that the old rules no longer fit. She explores the difference between burnout and a deeper life awakening — that moment when you’re not just tired...

Been a little “off” with food lately and feeling the urge to start over? This episode is your gentle return. Lisa eases back into nutrition with a softer reset—no shame, no restriction, no punishment. You’ll learn a simple 24-hour plan to stabilize energy, reduce cravings, support digestion, and feel better fast: hydration + minerals, protein earlier in the day, a “steady plate” formula, a 10-minu...

If you’re a kind and caring woman, boundaries can feel hard—not because you don’t know what to say, but because you don’t want to disappoint anyone. You care. You’re thoughtful. You’re used to keeping the peace. In this episode, we go deeper into why boundaries feel so uncomfortable for kind and caring women, how people-pleasing can quietly turn into self-abandonment, and what it looks like to tra...

Spring is nature’s reminder that healing is real. After a brutal, cold winter that was heavy, and challenging in more ways than one, spring invites us to thaw out, reset, and begin again. In this episode, you’ll hear a personal reflection on grief, health, and the healing process that comes with a new season. Redefining what thriving really feels like (even when life is hard), and you’ll walk away...

Have you ever felt so lost in the medical system that you wondered if there was any hope left—only to discover the answer was hiding in nature all along? Join Lifestyle Reset to hear how Andrea Bailey-Tweed, a certified aromatherapist and founder of Earth's Own Essentials healed herself with essential oils. After a devastating health crisis ended Andrea's decades-long career in broadcastin...

After you let go of the “supposed to” script—and after you honor the version of you that carried you—what comes next? In this final episode of the mini-series, we talk about building a new operating system for midlife: simple daily anchors that support your nervous system, protect your energy, and help you live from alignment instead of exhaustion. This isn’t about becoming “better.” It’s about be...

Have you ever woken up and realized you don't feel like yourself anymore? Your interests have shifted, your tolerance for drama has disappeared, and you're craving peace over perfection?  There comes a time in life when you begin to see things differently than you used to. The version of who you were starts to fade… and a new version begins to bud. In this episode, we talk about that tende...

Have you ever stopped to ask yourself who decided what this season of life should look like? Many of us carry quiet expectations about aging, energy, success, caregiving, and strength. But there's the subtle voice that says, “You should be doing more… handling this better… feeling differently by now.” In this episode, we gently question those inherited “supposed to’s” and explore what it means...

Winter can leave many of us feeling tired, low, unmotivated, and mentally drained — especially when we’re still trying to keep up with the same pace we had in other seasons. In this episode, 4 Practical Ways to Support Your Energy and Mood in Winter , we explore how to create a winter rhythm — a gentler, more supportive way of moving through the darker months without pushing, forcing, or burning o...

Midlife has a way of changing the conversation we have with our bodies. The habits and routines that once felt supportive can suddenly stop working and instead of asking why , many women begin asking, what’s wrong with me? In this episode, I want to offer a different perspective. Nothing is wrong with you. Midlife often isn’t asking for more discipline or willpower. It’s asking for awareness, pres...

Have you ever wondered why fasting works for a while… and then suddenly feels hard to maintain? The missing piece isn’t discipline — it’s sustainability. In this final episode of the Why Fasting Fails Women (and How to Fix It) series, Lisa brings everything together and shows you how to turn fasting from something you try into a lifestyle you can actually live with and feel good doing. Instead of...

Ever feel exhausted during the day… wired at night… and emotionally drained for no clear reason? What if the issue isn’t stress, age, or willpower — but your blood sugar and hormones asking for support? In this episode, we explore how fasting — when done the right way for women — can dramatically improve your energy, sleep quality, and emotional balance. We break down why so many women feel stuck...

Let’s break down the fasting myths that are sabotaging women’s results. In this episode, we bust the most common myths about fasting and weight loss for women. Learn why the scale isn’t the whole story, how fasting affects your metabolism and muscle, and what really works for sustainable results. Discover the truth behind fasting myths and get practical tips for making fasting work for your body a...

Ever wonder why you hit that afternoon slump and how you can avoid it? In this episode of Lifestyle Reset, host Lisa Galardi-Brugueras dives into the benefits of ketones for brain health and how fasting naturally stimulates their production. Lisa highlights how ketones provide steady energy, clear thoughts, and stable moods compared to the highs and lows of sugar-fueled energy. She discusses the i...

Ever wonder which type of fasting is right for you — or why some fasts feel amazing while others leave you drained? In this episode of the Lifestyle Reset Podcast, host Lisa Galardi-Brugueras demystifies fasting and shows how it can fit seamlessly into your lifestyle — no matter your schedule or goals. Lisa breaks down the six types of fasts , from gentle 13-hour gut resets to deep 72-hour healing...