Join me for a conversation with my dear friend and walking buddy, Megan deBoer. Megan's work overlaps so with the mindfulness and curiosity principles we discuss here on the MBWLP weekly, and so it was high time I introduced all of you to her and her brilliance. Whether you are a small business owner or not, I know that Megan's words will land beautifully because as a person on this earth, we all have a relationship with money and our finances.

Lucia sits down for a conversation with posing expert Christine Buzan on how to create confidence in front of the camera. Start capturing memories NOW instead of waiting for some "perfect" later! That "perfect" isn't real, boo. Listen to the episode to learn why and Christine's top three tips for those of us who are millennials and older so you can use immediately to feel better in front of the camera—and look great, too!

Weight loss isn't a no sum game, my friends. It takes conscious effort, sustainable changes, and a willingness to be in relationship with your brain. If you're down to clown with that, you can accomplish any goal you desire.

Let's talk ABOUT OTHER PEOPLE'S FEELINGS!

Let's talk CALORIES!

Let's talk GOAL WEIGHT!

Let's talk PORTIONS!

Like everything else you learn here, your weight loss pace can also be intentional and aligned with your values, too. And if you're learning and how found this podcast useful, please take one minute to leave a rating and review—or snag a screenshot, tag me, and post to social media to help me spread the word about how anyone and everyone can lovingly lose weight without diet culture!

Did you know your words hold power? Not just the ones you share with others, but the ones in your mind, too?

It's common to believe that you don't know how to eat during holidays. Let's dismantle where that story has come from and what to do to show yourself you know exactly how to eat during any special moment.

Many of the ways in which you experience dieting are similar to ways you might experience chronic pain. Yes, the pain and the reasons it is there are valid—same with diets and the reasons you desire weight loss! But how do you create a life experience you enjoy while also reminding your nervous system it doesn't have to be on high alert so often? Listen on and I'll give you my best tips, as someone who has chronic pain and has left diet culture while maintaining her lost weight.

Learn what questions to ask yourself to know how you'll enjoy eating this summer while losing weight.

How many times have you heard stories about weight loss from others that now informs how you think about yourself and your experiences? Did you know that now because you are aware of your stories, and now others' stories, you can simply choose your stories over others'? Listen in to the episode to understand what some of the common weight loss challenge stories are, and Lucia's own personal thoughts and feelings about her own recent weight decisions.

If you're actively menstruating, how does your cycle affect your weight loss process and progress? Listen on for a few new ways of thinking that might surprise you.

Learn how to begin to feel your feelings, no matter which feeling it may be. Remember: this practice is for you, by you. And it's simply that; a practice.

There is one main difference between what is happening now, and what you might like to be happening.

Have you investigated the emotions you default to when you consider weight loss? Listen on to today's episode to learn how to understand those emotions and what to do with them.

I have a visual for you this week I think you'll really enjoy. Carry it with you and when in doubt, lean on it as you make your choices this week.

What do you picture when you imagine an emotional eater? Sobbing on the couch snarfing down a package of cookies, followed by some ice cream and wine? On today's episode I'm helping you understand if you are an emotional eater, whether you plunk down on the couch with cookies or not.

I never found affirmations very useful. Have you? For me, declaration are the money shot for weight loss from the inside out! Listen to the episode to learn the difference and how to create your own powerful declarations for your journey.