Reclaiming Food, Freedom & The Last 10

In this episode, I talk about weight loss as a self-love journey — especially for women who have weight-related goals and refuse to repeat the harmful systems and patterns that created the struggle in the first place. If you've ever felt caught between wanting results and also wanting to heal your relationship with your body and food, this episode is for you. I share why weight goals and healing d...

In this final episode of Self‑Care Practices for Times of Injustice and Rising Fascism , I walk you through what support and community truly mean as a self-care practice when the world feels unsafe and heavy— especially as we witness more violence and injustice. I share how I've intentionally rooted myself in relationships and spaces where I can bring my whole humanity — where we can laugh, rest,...

In this episode of  8 Self‑Care Practices for Times of Injustice and Rising Fascism  — we dive into  self‑compassion , and how it can support you when old coping habits like emotional eating, numbing, late‑night eating, or eating for comfort show up. I unpack the nervous‑system science for how  self‑criticism triggers stress responses  and how (on the flipside)  self‑compassion literally calms you...

In this episode of the series  8 Self‑Care Practices for Times of Injustice and Rising Fascism — I dive into ancestral resilience — the deep strength, wisdom, and instincts passed down through generations that can support us as we navigate through these moments. I share real examples from my own life — my dad's example of dignity and power, the medicine of cacao, and the legacy of my Purépecha anc...

As we step into 2026, I want you to know — healing your body‑food relationship, habits, nervous system, weight journey — isn't something you have to do alone. I'm here to walk with you. Sending you so much love as this new year unfolds, xo Brenda ps. Explore different ways to work with me this year — through  my signature coaching program TL10 ,  She Creates Freedom  or  Private Coaching — all des...

In this episode of the series, I talk about why and HOW  sacred rest  is essential — especially in times of ongoing stress, grief, and political anxiety. Sacred Rest isn't just sleep or taking a break. It's also giving your nervous system real permission to be off-guard, deciding it's  safe to slow down , and to rest not just physically but also at a deeper level. I share 3 personal examples of wh...

Part 4: Pleasure, Joy + Comfort as important acts of self-care. In this episode of the series, I walk you through how  pleasure, joy, and comfort  are not luxuries — they are essential acts of self care. I share real, personal examples of joy and comfort from my own life — from dancing at a Bad Bunny concert, to savoring comforting foods and cozy clothes, to planning a family Holiday moment that l...

Part 3: Nervous System Self‑Care In this episode of the series, I talk about WHY nervous system care matters right now. When we witness threatening events, our nervous system naturally activates — it's literally  it's job  to protect us. But when that state of activation sticks around — prolonged stress, fear, or hyper-vigilance — we stay stuck in fight‑or‑flight instead of coming back into rest,...

Part 2: Emotional Self‑Care & Processing In this episode, I get personal. I share real moments of grief, anger, overwhelm, and what I did instead of turning to food. This episode shows: processing emotions isn't 'weakness', It's a POWERFUL act of self care. What you walk away with: Permission to  feel  — grief, rage, fear, overwhelm —  without shame or guilt. A reminder that our emotions are impor...

Part 1: Be Kind to Yourself When the world keeps showing us injustice, violence and oppression —  caring for yourself (your body, your emotions, your nervous system) becomes  necessary . In the first episode of this powerful series, I share: HOW I've been deepening my self‑care over the past year — not because I necessarily wanted to, but because life has required it. I walk you through my real pe...

In this grounding holiday episode, I give you a simple, powerful  5-step toolkit  to help you stay connected with yourself instead of slipping into holiday overeating, emotional spirals, or reactive decisions with food. These steps will help you name what you're feeling, regulate your nervous system, breathe  with  your cravings (and emotions) instead of fighting them, and shift back into intentio...

When life feels full, the old "try harder" and "be more disciplined" strategies stop working. If you've felt stretched thin trying to take care of everyone and everything, this episode is for you. In this episode, you'll learn how to shift into a gentler, wiser way of supporting yourself through chaos. I walk you through 3 grounding questions that will help you interrupt emotional eating patterns...

Your relationship with your body runs the show—every decision, every result. In this episode, I break down the concept of "body dates," sacred moments of connection that transform how you feel, think, and make choices about food, movement, and yourself. We're re-airing this replay because just last week, I recommended it to three of my clients— it's THAT powerful. And if it's game-changing for my...

In this special REPLAY, you'll meetDr. Minta— a full-time pediatrician, wife, and new mom who felt exhausted, disconnected from her body, and unsure if she'd ever feel confident in her body. Inside  The Last 10 , she not only lost 50 pounds — she learned how to rebuild a relationship with her body rooted in love and trust. ** grabbing my tissues ** This conversation with my client Minta is about ...

In today's conversation, I talk about  weight loss heartbreak  and the "silent struggle" — the quiet, unseen heaviness of trying to hold it all together while feeling alone in your relationship with your body, your eating, and your weight. I also unpack how to approach your weight journey when life and the world feel overwhelming — so your goals don't become just one more thing to DO or manage (be...

This episode is the full audio replay of my  #ThisIsMyFreedom Workshop  — a powerful, 90(ish)-minute experience that's already sparked transformation for women worldwide. Inside, you'll learn why "knowing what to do" isn't enough, how to rebuild trust with yourself and your body after years of dieting, self-criticism, sabotage habits — and how to create lasting (and  loving ) weight loss results a...

If you've ever tried to "control" your eating only to end up frustrated, burned out, or back in the same patterns —  this  episode is for you. In this episode,  I share personal examples from my recent trip to Tulum about the REAL key to lasting transformation with food and your body:  peace  and  body connection. I also walk you through HOW releasing food worry and learning to feel safe in your b...

In this episode, I'm joined by Béatriz Albina, author of  Emotional Outsourcing™ , to explore how we hand over our emotional safety—to food, to others, to old patterns— and how to reclaim it through somatics, nervous system practices, and bodywork. We unpack how to create a loving, trusting, and safe relationship with your body so decisions come from grounded safety, not survival strategies, fear,...

Freedom (from the weight struggle) isn't a dream—it's a movement, and this is your invitation. This episode isn't just about listening—it's about  stepping in  and breaking FREE. Today I'm sharing how to  join the #ThisIsMyFreedom movement : Take the quiz, sign up for the live workshop, and claim your own path to freedom from the weight struggle. Join the movement here:  https://brendalomeli.com/t...

After a summer pause,  I'm back  — and this isn't just a 'continuation', it's a LEVELING UP. The podcast has a new name, a new look, and an even deeper mission: Reclaiming Food, Freedom & The Last 10 . For the past 10 years and 420+ episodes, I've been teaching you how to lose the weight you've been struggling with. And that's still true. But here's the thing—this work has always been about so muc...

This episode wraps up our  Empowered Weight Loss  series—and let me tell you, it's been nothing short of REVOLUTIONARY. We've dismantled diet culture, named oppressive systems, reclaimed our power, and redefined what weight loss can  really  mean for women. But this is  not  the end. But this isn't the end. It's the start of your NEXT chapter. I'm taking a summer podcast break until Labor Day (don...

In the final episode of the Empowered Weight Loss series, I unpack the REAL impact of colonization on our bodies and our relationship with food. If you've ever felt like you had to erase ANY part of yourself to "be healthy," this episode will blow your mind—and open your heart. Added note: if you don't think colonization has impacted your relationship with your body/food. Come get the stats. 85% o...

If you've ever felt like your body wasn't "good enough", this conversation is for you. In this powerful episode, we name the truth: Weight loss has been weaponized against women of color. We explore how racism and white supremacy have shaped diet culture—and why true HEALING requires  liberation , not more rule-following, deprivation or assimilation. This conversation centers the experiences of wo...

If you've been trying to create lasting weight loss transformation without addressing your mind, emotions, or nervous system—you're not doing it 'wrong'.  You've just been taught an incomplete system. In this episode, we break down what  Holistic Weight Loss  actually means, what it looks like, and why it's the key for women who want weight loss results AND healing (*healing relationship with food...

This episode is a must-listen for any woman who wants to lose weight  and  HEAL. We're unpacking what  feminist weight loss  really means—and why it's essential if you're done chasing goals built on shame. If you're tired of weight loss that feels exhausting…  Like it's never enough…  Like you keep getting pulled back into sabotage and inadequacy… If you want to feel powerful in your body—not cont...