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Lets Not Sugarcoat It

Lets Not Sugarcoat It

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Welcome to Let's Not Sugarcoat It, a podcast about the real, raw and unfiltered side of life. Your hosts Bella and Lee, a husband and wife team who work and play together, aren't afraid to ask the hard questions with engaging conversations about relationships, communication, marriage, business, and more. Join the conversation every Wednesday for high-energy banter, interviews and shenanigan's! Get ready to peel back the curtain and remove the sugarcoating on the "Perfect" life.

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  • Scarcity to Abundance: The Mindset Shift That Finally Creates Lasting Change
    Feb 5 2026

    Why do so many goals fail — even when motivation is high?

    In this episode, Bella and Lee Picco break down the powerful mindset shift from scarcity to abundance and how it transforms your relationships, habits, and life without burnout or constant self-discipline.

    We explore why willpower alone doesn’t create lasting change, how negative self-talk keeps you stuck, and what actually rewires your brain for growth. You’ll learn practical tools like 21 days of meditation, visualization, gratitude, and environmental shifts — not as trends, but as proven strategies that build momentum over time.

    In this conversation, we cover:

    • Why resolutions fail and what to do instead
    • How to reprogram limiting beliefs and negative thought patterns
    • The role of environment and relationships in personal growth
    • Why embracing discomfort accelerates transformation
    • How letting go of the past creates space for abundance

    If you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in a cycle of “not enough,” this episode offers a grounded, actionable approach to real change — without forcing, fixing, or burning yourself out.

    Your breakthrough starts with one decision: to shift how you think, choose, and show up.

    🎙️ Press play and step into abundance — for real this time.

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    57 mins
  • 151 | Discomfort Is Data: Why Pushing Through Isn’t Working
    Jan 21 2026

    This is a compiled episode — pulled from past conversations — because the message keeps coming up.

    We brought together moments from multiple episodes to create one focused listen you can come back to when you’re in it. Not new material — the parts that matter most, stitched together on purpose.

    The through-line is simple:

    Discomfort is data.

    Frustration, triggers, exhaustion — they’re not flaws. They’re information showing you where something is out of alignment.

    In this episode, we talk about:

    • Why bulldozing through fear often keeps you stuck
    • How learning to say “not now” can be a powerful boundary (without shutting doors)
    • What actually helps couples support each other on hard days
    • Why communication breakdowns don’t mean the relationship is broken
    • How rest, regulation, and clarity are essential to leadership and connection

    If you’ve been doing all the “right things” but still feel off — this episode will help you slow down, listen, and recalibrate.

    🎙️ Hosted by Bella & Lee Picco

    Our guests

    Dr. Tracy & Dr. Jason Lotze-Boxtart

    Pam Rader

    Meaghan Alton


    📌 A compiled episode from past conversations

    🎧 Listen, save, and come back when you need it


    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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    41 mins
  • 150 | “I Think I Want Out”: What That Thought Really Means with Dr. Becky Whetstone
    Jan 14 2026

    Some conversations don’t sugarcoat the truth — and this one with Dr. Becky Whetstone goes straight to the heart of marriage, identity, and what really breaks relationships.

    In this episode, we sits down with therapist and relationship expert Dr. Becky Whetstone to talk about what actually happens when marriages hit a crisis point. We unpack why communication often breaks down long before couples realize there’s a problem, why so many people quietly think “I think I want out,” and how personal growth — not fixing your partner — is often the turning point.

    We explore the shift from codependency to interdependence, how attachment styles shape conflict and closeness, and why therapy isn’t a failure — it’s a tool for awareness, maturity, and repair. This conversation is grounded, practical, and honest — especially for couples who want clarity instead of clichés.

    What you’ll take away from this episode:

    – Why marriage is a learned skill, not something you’re supposed to “just know”

    – How lack of communication quietly erodes relationships

    – The difference between codependency and healthy interdependence

    – Why self-discovery strengthens relationships instead of threatening them

    – How attachment styles influence conflict and connection

    – Why therapy should be normalized, not stigmatized

    If you’re navigating tension, questioning your relationship, or wanting healthier communication, this episode will give you language, perspective, and a place to start.

    Listen now and share with someone who needs this conversation.


    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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    1 hr and 11 mins
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