Reclaiming Food, Freedom & The Last 10

This is not your typical weight loss conversation. In this kickoff episode of a bold new series, I break down what  Empowered Weight Loss  really means—and why it changes everything (it's the  heartbeat  of everything we do inside TL10). You'll hear: What empowered weight loss looks like in real life (spoiler: it's not about shame or restriction) Why CHOICE is the true path to results The differen...

This week's episode is a little different—no lessons, no frameworks—just me, Brenda, sitting down with you for a REAL-life check-in. We just finished the  TL10 Foundations  series, and before we dive into the next powerful series on  Empowered, Feminist, Decolonized, Anti-Racist, and Holistic Weight Loss —I wanted to take a moment to just be human with you. In this short episode, I share some life...

This is the final episode of the TL10 Foundations series—and it's at the HEART of  everything . If you want to lose weight  and  be DONE with the struggle…  If you're tired of feeling stuck in sabotage cycles and never feeling "good enough"… Then this is the episode you need to hear. In this final step, I walk you through how to: Step into  THE IDENTITY of a woman who's FREE of the weight struggle...

If you've been trying to  force  new habits but keep getting pulled back into old ones—this episode is for you. In this episode, Brenda teaches WHY rewiring your brain and nervous system for  peace  (instead of urgency, pressure, or fear) is essential for sustainable weight loss and true freedom. Because your peace isn't a 'reward' for losing weight— It's the foundation for weight loss that is  he...

If you've ever thrown in the towel with food, said "f*ck it" to your goals, or spiraled after one choice you regretted—this episode is for you. I guide you step-by-step on how to reclaim your power  after  a sabotage moment so you can stop 'starting over' and instead: move forward powerfully  for your next  breakthrough . This is the mindset upgrade you didn't know you needed. LISTEN NOW xo Brenda...

If food's been your go-to for comfort, stress relief, or pleasure—this episode is a MUST listen. In Part 4 of the TL10 Foundations Series, I walk you through HOW to stop  relying  on food as an outlet, so that you can build a life and create results that feel  nourishing  in every way. You'll learn how to: Identify your real needs (and meet them from a place of power, not shame) Expand your comfor...

If you've been stuck in the cycle of repeating the same habits, patterns, self-sabotage or food choices over and over again—this episode will help you break free.  In today's episode, I teach you how to  break the cycles  that have kept you stuck— without  falling into the usual shamey, diet culture BS that tells women they have to "behave better" or be "good enough" to deserve results.  We're not...

If you're done with food drama but still want to lose weight and feel good in your body—this episode is your permission slip and game plan. In Part 2 of the TL10 Foundations Series, I dive into  how to actually decide how you'll eat —and lose weight without defaulting to dieting or diet rules. The truth is, most women don't  really  decide how they'll eat.  They outsource their decision-making (le...

Welcome to the  TL10 101 Series—a 7-part deep dive  into how to lose weight  and  create lasting freedom from the food and weight struggle. In this first part, we're starting at the first essential step that most women skip (and why they stay stuck):  Deciding your goal—on purpose. You'll get crystal clear on: Why the  way  you choose your weight loss goal matters just as much as the goal itself....

This summer, we're doing things differently. In this episode, I'm sharing how I've been navigating a BIG life transition—without defaulting to sabotage or "F*ck it" moments. You'll hear how I  adjust  (instead of abandon) my routines, including my approach to food, to stay aligned with my personal goals, self-care, and vision, no matter what's going on in my life or in the world. I also share a su...

Have you ever been really dedicated to your weight loss for a week or two and then frustrated to see that not only did the scale NOT move down but actually moved UP?! This happens. It can feel frustrating and disappointing. That dissapointment and frustration over the number on the scale often then leads to SO MUCH of the giving up and sabotaging that keeps women stuck without weight loss results....

If you've ever thought,  "Why do I keep doing this?"  — in this episode, I unpack how to stop spiraling in frustration and start creating real change. I introduce you to a powerful concept I call the  Redefinition Opportunity , where the habits you feel most stuck in (like weekend overeats, stress snacking, or vacation sabotage) become the  very place  you unlock your next breakthrough. You'll lea...

If you've ever found yourself reaching for snacks at the end of a long day—not because you're hungry, but because you just  need a break —this episode is for you. Most women don't actually know how to rest. Not just physically but  mentally and emotionally . In this episode, I'm breaking down: Why women are socialized  out  of rest—and how that impacts your weight loss. The science of stress, with...

If stress, finances, or life just  feeling tight  has been making it harder to lose weight— you're not alone . When we feel pressure, our brains crave relief. And for so many women, that relief has been food. But what if you had a different way? In this episode, I'm sharing: Why financial stress fuels emotional eating (the brain science behind it)   How to break the stress-eating cycle—even when l...

You  know  what to do… so why aren't you doing it? In this TL10 replay, I'm breaking down the real reason behind inaction, self-sabotage, and the gap between knowledge and action—so you can finally move forward. Listen now and start showing up for your goals in a whole new way. PS.  Ready to apply this at next levels? Join me inside TL10 at  www.brendalomeli.com

Last week was about what you're not giving yourself (self-denial). This week is about what you're FORCING yourself to do (discipline, willpower, and white-knuckling your way to weight loss). Last week I was saying: "Stop depriving yourself of what you actually need." This week, I'm saying: "Stop forcing what  doesn't  work." In this episode, I'm flipping the script on the method most women think t...

Sustainable, feel-good weight loss  isn't  about willpower or denying yourself things—it's often about recognizing the deeper needs you've been ignoring. In this episode, I break down how self-denial fuels overeating, why food is often just a substitute for what we  really  crave, and how giving yourself MORE of what you actually desire can change everything —  Listen Now. PS. Join me for my brand...

Forget the diets and rigid meal plans. In this episode, Brenda breaks down exactly  How to Eat to Lose The Last 10  ( TL10 )—without restriction, without food rules, and in a way that's completely customized to YOU. If you're ready to lose weight in a way that actually works for YOUR life (is loving, AND lasting...this one's for you! Listen Now

For a lot of us, these past few weeks have been A LOT. If you're noticing yourself coping with food right now more than you'd prefer…  NO JUDGMENT. Give yourself love. But also—let it be a 'check engine' light. Because the truth is:  this moment in history is real. But so is your POWER. In this episode, I'm breaking down: -The 'Trump 10'—why food feels like the only relief sometimes (but there's a...

Let's get real: these last few weeks have been heavy. You've felt it, I've felt it—the fear, the sadness, the anger. And because you're human—you've likely also felt that pull to numb it all with something crunchy, sweet, or salty. If the emotions feel BIG and the stakes feel high, this episode is for YOU, my sister. In this powerful and deeply personal episode, I'm speaking directly to the women...

What if the biggest thing holding you back from your weight loss goals isn't what you eat—but what you avoid feeling? In this episode, I'm uncovering the  #1 emotional block  that keeps so many women stuck. You'll learn: Why avoiding emotions like fear, sadness, and uncertainty leads to sabotage. How allowing yourself to feel your full human experience is the key to freedom and lasting results. A...

This year, we're taking things deeper. In this episode, I'm sharing what's ahead for the podcast in 2025 and how it's evolving to support YOU. You'll get a sneak peek at the powerful shifts happening this year, the kind of content you can expect, and how I'm creating space for YOUR biggest breakthroughs yet. Plus, I'm letting you in on some personal things I'm diving into this year—and the new way...

If the fear of failure has ever held you back from fully 'going for it' with your weight loss goals, this episode is for you. Many women feel like they've "failed" so many times at losing weight that they've lost trust in themselves, leaving them hesitant to try again. And I GET IT—I've been there, too. The fear of failure holds so many of us back from FULLY showing up for our goals. But it's esse...

If you've ever felt like there's an invisible block holding you back—keeping you stuck in the same cycles despite all the effort you've put in—this episode is a MUST listen. In this final installment of the 5-part series, I'm diving deep into the  energetics  of weight loss and what it means to align your energy with the results you want. I unpack how patterns of scarcity, inadequacy, and over-hus...

Old Habits can feel like they're running the show—snacking, eating out of boredom, late-night eating —or any set of repeating actions that seem automatic and feel hard to stop. That's because deeply engrained habits are wired into your brain in a unique way in order to operate on autopilot. But here's the good news: just like habits are created, they can also be rewired. In this episode, I'm break...