The Life You Crave

If you know what to do to lose weight but still can't seem to do it, this episode is for you. Lia is joined by certified life coach and author Lizzie Merritt to explore why willpower keeps failing and why your nervous system is actually running the show. They unpack how diets create fear, why food becomes a source of safety, and how real change happens at the speed of safety. This conversation off...

What's the difference between healthy eating and disordered eating, and how do you know when wellness becomes harmful? In this episode, Lia is joined by mental health educator and eating disorder recovery advocate Annie Valentine to unpack how diet culture, thin privilege, and wellness messaging quietly shape our relationship with food, body image, and self-worth. This conversation explores body d...

Is body positivity really the problem, or is it the meaning we've been taught to assign to our bodies? In this episode, Lia is joined by brand strategist, TEDx speaker, and bestselling author Sara Chambers for a powerful conversation about identity, self-image, and choice. Together, they explore how women are often held back not by their bodies, but by inherited stories about worth, visibility, an...

When the world feels overwhelming, your nervous system experiences it as threat, not news. In this episode, Lia Pinelli explores how to stay grounded, informed, and emotionally present without burning out or numbing out. Learn how to protect your energy, regulate your nervous system, and practice female self-leadership in real time. This conversation is about staying compassionate without collapsi...

What if your struggles with food and money come from the same place? In this episode of The Life You Crave , Lia sits down with financial expert and author Michelle Campbell to explore the powerful connection between food shame and money shame. Together, they unpack why so many women repeat cycles of debt, dieting, and starting over — even when they know better. Michelle shares her journey out of...

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...

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 doi...

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...

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 tha...

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...

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...

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 Fempir...

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...

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...

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 Roundtable https://liapinellicoaching.com/real-bottleneck Do you know there are 3...

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...

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 t...

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...

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 st...

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 y...

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...

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...

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...

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 s...

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,...