In this episode, Bella and Lee reflect on the lessons 2025 revealed about relationships, communication, and growth. They share how friction, conflict, and hard conversations became catalysts for deeper connection rather than points of rupture.

The conversation explores why effective communication is essential for alignment in partnerships, how attachment styles influence conflict, and what a structured repair process looks like when emotions run high. Bella and Lee also discuss the role of emotional safety, self-awareness, and healthy habits in sustaining both personal and relational well-being.

As they look ahead to 2026, they offer practical insights on dreaming bigger while staying grounded, navigating conflict without losing connection, and building relationships that can hold both ambition and vulnerability.

This episode is for couples, entrepreneurs, and anyone wanting clearer communication, healthier conflict, and stronger emotional connection.

Here are 2025 Reflection Prompts to elevate your communication and relationship

1.Where did communication break down most often this year — and why?

2.What pattern did I finally become aware of?

3.When did I choose avoidance over honesty?

4.What helped me feel safest in my relationship this year?

5.What did I learn about my nervous system during conflict?

Relationship Awareness

1.What does repair actually look like for me?

2.Where am I holding resentment instead of naming a need?

3.How do I respond when I feel misunderstood?

4.What tone or behavior from my partner helps me stay open?

4.Where do I need stronger boundaries to protect connection?

Looking Ahead to 2026

1.What relationship skill do I want to practice consistently next year?

2.What conversation have I been postponing?

3.How can I lead myself better inside my relationship?

4.What does emotional safety look like for me now?

5.What would “progress over perfection” look like in my communication?

If you want to jump start your communication and relationships in 2026 visit us at The Picco Institute

In this powerful episode of Let’s Not Sugarcoat It, we sit down with longevity and wellness expert Lynette Astaire to uncover how fasting, self-awareness, and intentional habits can dramatically improve your health, energy, and lifespan — especially for high-performing women.

Lynette shares her personal journey from serious health challenges to becoming a trusted guide in the longevity space. Together, we break down the real truth about fasting, why it’s about far more than weight loss, and how learning to listen to your body can prevent burnout, hormonal imbalance, and long-term health issues.

If you’ve ever felt confused by wellness trends or disconnected from your body’s signals, this episode will help you reconnect with clarity and confidence.

• Why fasting for longevity goes beyond fat loss and dieting
• How to identify fasting styles that work for your body
• The power of habit stacking for sustainable wellness
• Why protein quality matters more than quantity
• How journaling and meditation improve metabolic and mental health
• The role of self-awareness in preventing chronic illness
• How consistent, intentional habits support long-term vitality

Lynette Astaire is a respected voice in women’s wellness and longevity, helping high-achieving women reclaim their health through fasting, nutrition, and mindset mastery. Her approach blends ancient wisdom with modern science for real-world results.

Tune in now and start building habits that support energy, clarity, and longevity — without sugarcoating the truth.

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About Us

We, Izabela & Lee Picco, are real-life partners in marriage and business. We turned our breakdown into a breakthrough…a global mission and undeniable success.

For more information visit The Picco Institute to see how we can help you master your relationship and your business.

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We have a great line up of guests coming this season to share their stories on how they make it work. Tune in every Wednesday as we dive into the complex world of relationships and communication. We look forward to having you there.

Some conversations crack you open in a way you don’t expect — and this one with Amber Romaniuk is exactly that. If you’ve ever felt stuck in a cycle with food, your body, your self-worth, or the stories you’ve carried since childhood… this episode will hit close to home in the best possible way.

Amber shares her journey from years of emotional eating and body image struggles to finally understanding what she was actually hungry for. She talks about the weight she carried — physically and emotionally — and how binge eating became a way to cope until she found the courage to break the cycle. We get into the real stuff: the triggers that follow you from childhood, the pressure to “fix” your body quickly, the hormones that quietly run the show, and why things like Ozempic can feel tempting but never heal the root.

This episode is a reminder that healing your relationship with food isn’t about discipline… it’s about compassion, self-awareness, and finally choosing yourself. And the ripple effect of that? It touches every part of your life.

What you’ll take away from this episode:

– How Amber lost and gained over 1,000 pounds before she understood the emotional patterns underneath

– Why childhood wounds show up in our relationship with food as adults

– The connection between binge eating, trauma, and self-protection

– What it really looks like to recognize your “enough is enough” moment

– How hormones can quietly influence cravings, mood, and body image

– Why building self-worth changes everything

– How to identify your emotional triggers before they pull you in

– The role of mindfulness and self-compassion in long-term healing

– Why quick fixes like Ozempic never create true freedom

– The unexpected ways healing around food transforms your entire life

If you’ve ever felt like you’re fighting your body instead of living in it, this conversation will give you hope — and a place to start.

You can find Amber here https://amberapproved.ca/

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About Us

We, Izabela & Lee Picco, are real-life partners in marriage and business. We turned our breakdown into a breakthrough…a global mission and undeniable success.

For more information visit The Picco Institute to see how we can help you master your relationship and your business.

Don’t forget to follow us and share the episodes so we can reach more amazing people like you! We appreciate you spending this time with us.

Bell and Lee

We have a great line up of guests coming this season to share their stories on how they make it work. Tune in every Wednesday as we dive into the complex world of relationships and communication. We look forward to having you there.

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