It’s my birthday week! And while we’re still in the middle of our Weight Loss Redefined Series (yes, Decolonized + Anti-racist weight loss episodes are coming soon)...
Today, I’m dropping in with something a little different.
This isn’t a lesson.
This is a moment.
A celebration.
A reflection.
And a reminder that you get to live your life on YOUR terms.
In this episode, I’m sharing:
- What I’ve let go of this past year (at next-levels)
- What I’m claiming MORE of in this next chapter
- Why softness, rage, pleasure, rest, and power all get to coexist (*duality)
Take what resonates. Leave the rest.
And THANK YOU for being here with me.
xo
Brenda
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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/body).
I show why ignoring your emotions, your nervous system, and your FULL humanity keeps you stuck, PLUS:
- The difference between thought management vs. emotional processing matters (and why it matters)
- How nervous system regulation is a weight loss strategy
- Why addressing the world we live in (yes, including systems like patriarchy, white supremacy, and colonization) is part of holistic healing.
You deserve more than another meal plan.
Because you are not just a body, and real change includes your WHOLE self:
your brain
your emotions
your nervous system
your FULL human experience
If your weight loss strategy doesn’t include all of that—it’s not holistic.
And it’s probably why nothing’s 'stuck'.
Let’s change that.
LISTEN NOW
xo Brenda
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This summer, you can lose weight AND break free from:
- OLD habits and sabotaging patterns
- Emotional Eating Patterns and Stress Eating
- Weight that doesn’t feel good on YOUR body
- Outdated beliefs about who you’re allowed to be, and what you're allowed to experience (FREEDOM!)
Step into FREEDOM in this area of your life.
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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 controlled by rules you didn’t choose…
THIS is your episode.
Because diet culture isn’t neutral. And your weight loss doesn’t have to be oppressive.
This is where freedom from the weight struggle begins.
Listen Now
xo Brenda
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This summer, you will lose weight AND break free from:
- OLD habits and sabotaging patterns
- Emotional Eating Patterns and Stress Eating
- Weight that doesn’t feel good on YOUR body
- Outdated beliefs about who you’re allowed to be, and what you're allowed to experience (FREEDOM!)
Step into FREEDOM in this area of your life.
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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 difference between chasing worthiness with weight loss... and choosing it for YOURSELF powerfully as an act of love and self care.
If you’ve been stuck in the loop of restriction, pressure, or chasing worthiness through weight loss—this episode is your liberation moment.
Because TRULY empowered weight loss isn’t about shrinking to fit a mold.
It’s about owning your power and creating your life, your body, your way.
Tune in Now.
PS. TL10 Summer of Freedom is officially underway.
If you want to lose weight this summer AND heal your relationship with food—join us inside The Last 10.
This summer, you will lose weight AND break free from:
- OLD habits and sabotaging patterns
- Emotional Eating Patterns and Stress Eating
- Weight that doesn’t feel good on YOUR body
- Outdated beliefs about who you’re allowed to be, and what you're allowed to experience (FREEDOM!)
Step into FREEDOM in this area of your life.
JOIN TL10 here and get started TODAY:
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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 updates (yes, we moved!), personal reflections from this season of transition, and why these “off-script” moments are just as important as any strategy or tool.
Because when I say full human, I mean it.
Holistic transformation and healing includes honoring ALLLLL of you—including the messy, mundane, and meaningful parts of life in between.
Join me for a few minutes.
Let’s be human together.
PS. TL10 Summer of Freedom is officially underway.
If you want to lose weight this summer AND heal your relationship with food—join us inside The Last 10.
This summer, you will lose weight AND break free from:
- OLD habits and sabotaging patterns
- Emotional Eating Patterns and Stress Eating
- Weight that doesn’t feel good on YOUR body
- Outdated beliefs about who you’re allowed to be, and what you're allowed to experience (FREEDOM)
Step into FREEDOM in this area of your life.
JOIN TL10 here and get started TODAY:
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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
2. Build the identity of a woman who is DONE struggling (and loving her life and results)
3. Claim THE IDENTITY of a woman who
Because true transformation isn’t just about what you eat or how much you weigh, it’s about who you decide to be.
You’re not here to hustle for worthiness.
You’re here to be BE FREE. (goodbye, weight struggle!)
Grab your journal. Let this episode land deep.
And come do this healing with us inside TL10—where weight loss meets EMPOWERMENT and freedom.
xo Brenda
PS. TL10 Summer of Freedom is officially underway.
If you want to lose weight this summer AND heal your relationship with food, your body, and yourself—join us inside The Last 10.
This summer, you will lose weight AND break free from:
- Old habits and sabotaging patterns
- Emotional Eating Patterns and Stress Eating
- Weight that doesn’t feel good on your body
- Outdated beliefs about who you’re allowed to be
Step into FREEDOM in this area of your life.
JOIN TL10 here and get started TODAY:
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INSTANT ACCESS
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 healing and LASTING.
Tune in to learn the difference between willpower-based change and nervous system-led transformation—and HOW to make the shift today.
LISTEN NOW
PS. If you want to lose weight this summer—AND you also want to HEAL while doing it, join us!
This summer there's something special happening right now inside TL10: Summer of Freedom.
Freedom from OLD habits, patterns, and cycles.
Freedom from weight that doesn't feel good for YOU.
Freedom from self-sabotage, limiting beliefs or old identities.
Freedom from anything currently holding you back and keeping you hiding.
Join me inside TL10 today (instant access):
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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
P.S.Summer of Freedom is happening inside TL10!
Lose weight AND break free from food drama, sabotage, and endless "starting over" Mondays.
Join us here: www.brendalomeli.com/the-last-10
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 comfort menu beyond food
- Release shame + start choosing what feels good for YOU
Lasting weight loss isn’t about deprivation—it’s about liberation (goodbye, weight struggle).
Grab your journal. Hit play.
Let’s diversify your pleasure and comfort—because you deserve more than crumbs.
LISTEN NOW
Brenda
PS: If you want to lose weight this summer—AND you also want to HEAL while doing it, join us!
This summer we're kicking off something special inside TL10:
Summer of Freedom.
-Freedom from food habits that keep you stuck
-Freedom from old patterns + emotional eating
-Freedom from weight that doesn’t feel good on your body
Join TL10 by May 11 to be part of our Summer of Freedom
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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 here to follow diet rules or be miserable. We’re here to live freer (AND enjoy results).
You'll learn:
- Why most women are trapped by ‘shoulds’, unable to change old habits
- How to decide what you actually want to change—and WHY
- How to shift from shame-based dieting to power-based goals and decisions for LASTING transformation.
Pro Bonus Insider: Why it's essential that even the word "healthy" gets YOUR definition (not someone else's)
If you’re ready to break FREE from old patterns and experience new results, this episode will show you how.
Grab your TL10 journal. Let’s do this differently—because you deserve more than just another diet plan.
You deserve FREEDOM.
Listen Now.
xo Brenda
PS. If you want to lose weight this summer—and HEAL your relationship with food and your body—join me inside TL10.
We’re kicking off something special in TL10:
Summer of FREEDOM
Freedom from old habits, patterns, and cycles.
Freedom from self-sabotage, limiting beliefs, and old identities holding you back.
Freedom from battling with weight or food.
Enrollment to join TL10 is open now.
You must join by May 11 to be part of the Summer of Freedom coaching experience.
Come join us here → www.brendalomeli.com/the-last-10
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 (leaving you feeling deprived).
They restrict.
They rebel.
They follow a plan they don’t even like—or they have no plan at all— and then end up sabotaging or failing.
No wonder why results feel inconsistent, impossible, and unsustainable!
In this episode, I shows you how to take your power back by creating a way of eating that works for YOUR life—and sets you up for weight loss and lasting food freedom.
You’ll learn:
- The problem with trying to “follow” the perfect plan or diet.
- How to create your own Feel-Good Formula.
- What it means to choose food with power, not from rules or restrictions.
Taking the 2nd step of this 7-part series will help you stop repeating the same sabotaging food patterns and start building a way of eating that’s sustainable, aligned, and actually feels good!
LISTEN NOW.
xo Brenda
ps—
If you want to lose weight this summer AND heal your relationship with food…
If you want to feel good in your body AND stop thinking about food all the damn time…
Join me inside The Last 10 for the Summer of Freedom!
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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.
- How to untangle your personal weight loss goals from shame, urgency, and diet culture.
- What it looks like to set a goal rooted in power, self-love, and personal agency.
- Why wanting to lose 15 pounds (or any amount of weight) is NOT the problem—but how to get clear and specific in a way that'll actually be effective.
If you’re ready to make this the Summer of Freedom, grab a notebook—because this series isn’t just to inspire you, it's here to help you take step-by-step action.
LISTEN NOW
xo Brenda
PS. If you want to lose weight this summer—AND also heal...
Heal your relationship with food.
Heal your relationship with your body.
Heal the patterns that have kept you stuck for years.
Inside TL10, we do weight loss differently.
We don’t just lose weight—we reclaim your peace.
This is where healing and results finally come together.
You’ll get expert coaching, holistic support, and proven tools to lose weight from a place of self-trust and joy.
And we’ve made TL10 more inclusive + accessible ever.
Let this be the summer you stop struggling. I’d be honored to support you every step of the way.
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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 surprising connection between financial freedom (Ramit Sethi style) and food freedom—and how you can use this same approach to create your feel-good formula and a summer of radical self-care, joy, and liberation.
This episode is your invitation to a Summer of Freedom. Goodbye, weight struggle.
Join me.
Let's redefine weight loss and reclaim your power (your body, your food, your habits)—together.
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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.
Can you relate?!
LISTEN to this episode to learn about how to manage this so that you don’t end up sabotaging your progress.
Xoxo
Brenda
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 learn how to shift out of all-or-nothing thinking and instead apply the Redefinition Opportunity principle to your weight loss to redefine your weight loss journey.
Brenda
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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, without proper rest or nervous system care, and why your body won’t let go of weight.
- A simple, powerful way to actually give yourself the kind of rest you need—without sabotaging your goals.
Press play, and let’s talk about the kind of rest that actually changes everything.
xo
Brenda
Ready to work together inside TL10?
Get started today: www.brendalomeli.com/the-last-10
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 life/finances feel overwhelming
- Four practical shifts you can make TODAY to lose weight in any economy
I’m getting personal and sharing an important decision my family and I just made—one that’s giving us more freedom than ever before.
If you’re done with weight loss feeling like one more thing to stress about, this episode is for you.
LISTEN NOW
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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?
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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 they need to succeed: willpower and discipline.
Because 'willpower' isn’t the answer—it’s part of the problem.
In this episode, I'm breaking it down:
- Why relying on willpower to lose weight always backfires.
- The SCIENCE of pleasure—how joy feel-good hormones help make your weight loss sustainable.
- Why outdated weight loss approaches keep you stuck in struggle mode, and what to do instead.
You deserve SO much more than another exhausting round of "just try harder."
It’s time to stop forcing what doesn’t work—and create a way of eating and living that feels good.
LISTEN NOW
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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.
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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 better way to take care of YOU).
-The 7 strategies to stay empowered instead of falling into self-sabotage.
-Why most wellness influencers won’t touch this subject with a 10-foot pole—but I refuse to stay silent because your well-being (and lasting weight loss) is MORE than kale and workout selfies.
It’s absolutely possible that instead of falling into old habits or sabotaging your goals, you can have a step-by-step game plan to protect your peace, take care of yourself, and step into your power with food decisions—without guilt, stress, or regret.
LISTEN NOW
xo Brenda
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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 who care deeply and are feeling the disappointment, the frustration, the grief for what’s happening in the U.S. right now.
I SEE YOU.
And I’ve created this space to help you process it all—without stress eating your way through the next 4 years.
YOU'LL LEARN:
- The truth about why, as women, we turn to food in moments of BIG emotions—and what to do instead.
- How to channel intense emotions like fear and anger into actions that feel empowering.
- A step-by-step plan to protect your peace, navigate chaos, and reclaim your joy WITHOUT sabotaging your self-care and personal goals.
This episode is a must-listen if you've been feeling:
- ALLLLL the feels.
- The urge to grab snacks as a way to 'take-a-break' from it all.
- The deep desire to take care of yourself while still showing up for what you believe in.
I walk you through how to stay grounded, take care of yourself, and create a solid emotional game plan for navigating the road ahead.
Feeling big emotions doesn’t make you weak—it makes you HUMAN.
Let’s process them together and turn them into your superpower.
xo
Brenda
PS. Don’t miss the "How to NOT Stress Eat Your Way Through the Next 4 Years" Workshop
on Tuesday, February 11th at 1 PM PST.
In just 2 hours, you’ll walk away with a completely personalized plan to navigate the next 4 years—without stress eating.
Sign up now for just $33 at: brendalomeli.com/panic-to-power
*33% of proceeds will go to support the legal rights of low-income immigrants in our communities. Together, we can make a difference!
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 simple, actionable tool to stop running from emotions and BREAK FREE from any patterns of emotional eating that have kept you stuck.
This episode is your permission slip to feel it allllll—and transform your life (and results!) because of it.
PS. Ready to take this deeper?
Get started in The Last 10 or She Creates Freedom to fully apply these lessons and create YOUR next breakthrough in 2025.
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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 ways I’m showing up for you and this community.
Let’s make this a year of POWERFUL transformation.
LISTEN NOW and join me on this journey.
P.S. If you’re ready to take this work further...
join me inside She Creates Freedom or The Last 10.
These programs are designed to help you create lasting change and freedom in your life—on YOUR terms.
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