Ep 174: From Craving to Confidence: How the Urge Practice Transformed My Relationship with Food
12/11/25 | 22:54 | Episode 174
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In this episode of The Life You Crave, Lia takes you inside one of the most powerful tools she used to stop overeating, lose 30 pounds without dieting, and build unshakeable self-trust: The Urge Practice. This simple but life-changing skill is the core focus inside The Fempire this month, and today Lia breaks down exactly how it works, and why it changes everything.
For decades, Lia battled food, weight, and the constant mental chatter of cravings and guilt. But when she learned how to allow urges instead of answering them, she stepped into a completely new relationship with food, her body, and her own capability. No deprivation. No dieting. No white-knuckling. Just mindfulness, intentional pleasure, and aligned decision-making that supports the woman she wants to be.
Inside this episode, you’ll learn:
What an “urge” really is and why your brain insists you answer it
The difference between answering, avoiding, and allowing an urge
How urge practice dissolves cravings over time
Why allowing discomfort builds confidence, self-trust, and unstoppable follow-through
How this tool applies far beyond food—into work, relationships, money, and more
Why community support (like The Fempire!) accelerates your transformation
Lia also shares personal stories—from hiding chocolate in her office to navigating phone-game cravings, to show how urges show up everywhere… and how learning to sit with them is the gateway to true food freedom.
If you’re tired of overeating, emotional eating, or feeling like you “can’t trust yourself,” this episode offers the tool that changed Lia’s life, and can change yours too.
00:00 Introduction to the Fempire and Life-Changing Tools
03:24 Personal Journey: Overcoming Lifelong Struggles with Food
05:47 Discovering the Life-Changing Tool
07:51 Understanding and Practicing Urge Management
15:36 Real-Life Applications and Benefits of Urge Practice
19:37 Conclusion: Becoming Unstoppable with Urge Practice
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