The Life You Crave

The Life You Crave

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.

Episodes

July 24, 2025 32 mins

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...

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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—on...

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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 fo...

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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 g...

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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...

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"The Habit Hack You’ve Never Tried—But Absolutely Should"

Struggling to make habits stick? In this episode, I’m sharing the game-changing mindset shift that makes habit transformation feel natural and effortless. We’ll dive into The Habit Code, the power of aligning your thoughts, feelings, and actions, and the key question that can unlock lasting change, including sustainable weight loss. If you’re ready ...

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Tired of forcing yourself to work out only to quit after a few weeks? In this episode of The Life You Crave, Lia Pinelli shares how she transformed exercise from a dreaded obligation into something she genuinely enjoys. She reveals the Be-Do-Have mindset shift that helped her stay consistent, find joy in movement, and align fitness with her personal values. If you’ve ever struggled to make exercise stick, ...

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Struggling to break free from unhealthy food habits? In this episode of The Life You Crave, Lia Pinelli shares the four phases of transformation—Education, Application, Integration, and Embodiment—to help you shift your mindset and create lasting food freedom. She also introduces a habit audit to assess whether your daily actions align with your future self. Plus, Lia announces the rebranding of her Facebo...

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Unlocking Food Freedom: The 3 Cs for Lasting Change

In this live training for the Food Freedom for Fempreneurs Facebook group, Lia Pinelli reveals her powerful Three Cs framework—Curiosity, Compassion, and Courage—to help women break free from unhealthy eating patterns. Instead of just treating symptoms, she dives into how shifting your thoughts can create lasting behavioral change. This session is packed ...

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Break free from dieting and reclaim food freedom with Lia Pinelli’s Three C’s approach! In this episode, Lia explores how the first of the 3 Cs, curiosity, can transform your relationship with food, helping you stop overeating without guilt or restriction. She dives deep into the power of curiosity, showing how understanding your thoughts and emotions leads to lasting change. If you're ready to ditch dieti...

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Did you know most people abandon their health goals by January 10th—also known as Quitter’s Day? In this episode of Food Freedom for Fempreneurs, Lia Pinelli dives into why so many well-intentioned goals fail and how to break the cycle for lasting success.

Lia reveals the four common reasons health goals fall apart: setting unrealistic expectations, not finding joy in the process, focusing solely on actions rather than mindset, and...

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Culturally we've normalized overeating over the holidays, but that has some serious ramifications on our self-esteem and confidence come January-- which we all know is DETRIMENTAL to our bottom line as fempreneurs.
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Meet Dr. Zarya Rubin, MD, TedX speaker, and women's burnout expert. On this episode Dr. Rubin teaches us some of the unexpected signs of burnout, why it happens so often to women, and how to actually do something about it. She gives us access to her toolbox of methods to beat burnout and thrive.

You can find Dr. Rubin at the links below.

Website: www.drzarya.com IG: www.instagram.com/drzaryarubin LinkedIn:...

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Meet Paula. Paula had struggled with food and weight for decades. She'd lost hope that she could ever change her habits and lose the unwanted weight that resulted. But she was committed to trying one last time— for her health's sake. Recommended to Lia by her functional medicine nutritionist, she decided to give it one more go— and boy is she glad she did. Tune in to hear how Paula has lost unwanted weight...

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Female empowerment is rooted in self-leadership, and self-leadership has a skillset & mindset that can be intentionally cultivated. Join me to learn how you can grow your badassery by growing your self-leadership.

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August 31, 2024 31 mins

In this episode of the Life You Crave podcast, we dive into the psychology behind why so many of us "cheat" on our healthy eating habits, especially during evenings and weekends. Discover how the motivational triad, modern conveniences, and habit formation contribute to this struggle. We'll also discuss why willpower and motivation alone aren’t enough and share three powerful strategies to help you break f...

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🎙️ Unlock Your Sexual Confidence with Tiffany Yelverton | In this empowering podcast episode, Tiffany Yelverton, founder of Entice Me Soirees, Inc., shares her journey of overcoming sexual shame and reclaiming pleasure at every stage of life. Learn how to close the gender pleasure gap, embrace body positivity, and enhance your sexual wellness. Discover actionable tips on self-love, sexual empowerment, and...

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If you exercise just so you can eat your favorite foods, then this episode is for you.
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