Feeling forever trapped in a cycle of unhealthy habits, wondering why your diets fail or your emotional struggles persist despite your best efforts? In this episode, Leslie dives into the root causes of emotional eating and unhealthy coping mechanisms, exploring the deeper connection between mastering emotions and achieving lasting health. She challenges you to rethink your approach to well-being, emphasizing the importance of nurturing both your emotional and physical self.

She couldn't help but emphasize that ignoring your emotional needs can lead to a life filled with stress, unhealthy relationships, and coping behaviors like overeating or impulsive spending. Without addressing the underlying emotional triggers, you risk continuing a cycle of frustration and self-blame that keeps you stuck. As Leslie points out, these unprocessed emotions can spill over into every aspect of life, from your health to your finances, creating a ripple effect of disempowerment.

And the key to breaking free lies in acknowledging and mastering your emotions, learning how to process and release them in healthy ways. Leslie offers actionable steps and resources to help you regain control, trust your intuition, and create a fulfilling, balanced life. By addressing these challenges with compassion and clarity, you can transform your struggles into opportunities for growth and empowerment.

"Hypnosis quiets down the conscious mind that's buzzing around all day long, fearing, worrying, looking at time, thinking about how your body feels and your weights and your clothes. All that stuff that comes up when you're not distracted by work.

All those thoughts you have when you wake up in the morning, that is the tape that we need to just quiet down so that we can then access, we can do the deep dive into the emotions and into the intuition, into the unconscious stuff so that you can get into agreement with your conscious mind and then your actions can become aligned." - Leslie Thornton

What you will learn from this episode:

02:40 - Emphasizing the importance of balancing logic and reason with emotional intuition

09:08 - Advocating balancing the conscious and unconscious mind through hypnosis to integrate logic with emotions for lasting health and weight solutions

13:34 - The need to recognize and address emotional needs to break unhealthy habits, improve self-awareness, and create balance for better relationships and decision-making

19:23 - The vital role of mastering emotions in achieving sustainable health

22:47 - Encouraging everyone to trust their intuition, take proactive steps toward self-empowerment, and embrace tools and guidance to master emotions, regain control of one's health, and create a fulfilling, purpose-driven life

Valuable Resources:

• Free Monthly Hypnosis for Weight Loss Session

• Join the 8-week Fastrack to Food Freedom Program -Guaranteed mental and emotional freedom from food

Connect With Leslie Thornton:

• Book A Clarity Call
• Free 2 Hour Masterclass—How I Lost Weight Permanently and Stopped Stress Eating without Dieting or Strenuous Exercise
• Website
• Facebook
• LinkedIn
• Email: Leslie@hpwl.co

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Do you feel trapped in a cycle of negative self-perception about your body and weight? Have you ever looked at a photo of yourself and felt overwhelmed by self-criticism? What if your relationship with food, body, and confidence could transform for the better?

This struggle is all too common, especially after holidays when guilt, shame, and anxiety creep in. The fixation on weight and appearance often distracts us from enjoying life's moments, leading to stress, isolation, and a diminished sense of self-worth. Without the right tools, these emotional burdens can compound over time, leaving you feeling stuck.

But things don't have to be this way forever. By shifting your focus to emotional healing, self-awareness, and authentic positivity, you can reclaim your confidence and freedom. With practical support and proven strategies, you can break free from the mental and emotional weight holding you back and step into a healthier, more joyful version of yourself.

Leslie’s HEAL method provides tools to tackle emotional barriers and reclaim control over your mind and body. With lifelong strategies for emotional mastery and self-empowerment, you can unlock a healthier, more confident version of yourself free from worries of body image and weight.

"When you're able to get your mind off your self-thinking and off your body and off your food and off your weight and you're able to be more present with people, now you can actually pay attention to other things that could also set you up for attracting someone better." - Leslie Thornton

What you will learn from this episode:

02:03 - The impact of weight and appearance on attraction, emphasizing self-acceptance and the role of external validation

06:26 - Emphasizing the importance of authenticity in weight loss and self-acceptance rather than conforming to inauthentic standards

15:45 - Advocating aligning with your authentic self to overcome fears and achieve lasting weight loss

17:36 - How true attraction stems from how you feel about yourself, not external validation

22:55 - How cultivating self-awareness, confidence, and authenticity can transform relationships with food, and body image, and the importance of inner growth over external judgments

33:12 - Highlighting that attraction goes beyond looks, focusing on traits like intellect, experiences, and authenticity

36:16 - Emphasizing the importance of addressing emotional and mental barriers and Leslie offering tools and programs to help release past baggage and build healthier and sustainable habits

Valuable Resources:

• Free Monthly Hypnosis for Weight Loss Session

• Join the 8-week Fastrack to Food Freedom Program -Guaranteed mental and emotional freedom from food

Connect With Leslie Thornton:

• Book A Clarity Call
• Free 2 Hour Masterclass—How I Lost Weight Permanently and Stopped Stress Eating without Dieting or Strenuous Exercise
• Website
• Facebook
• LinkedIn
• Email: Leslie@hpwl.co

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Are you stuck in an endless cycle of dieting, perfectionism, and guilt? Do you find yourself constantly switching between strict control over food and complete abandon, only to feel joyless and exhausted? How about finding a way to break free from these patterns and truly enjoy your life without fear or shame around food, body, and weight?

The perfectionist mindset can feel like a trap—rewarding us with fleeting moments of control but leaving us drained, frustrated, and disconnected from our authentic selves. For many, the holidays amplify this struggle, with extra food, drinks, and social expectations heightening the pressure to "stay on track" while secretly longing for freedom and joy. The more we strive for perfection, the more we may feel we’re missing out on the vibrant, colorful life we deserve.

In this episode, Leslie shares her transformative journey from rigid dieting and fear-based control to a life of freedom, joy, and authenticity. She invites us to shift from perfectionism to integrity, explore new sources of joy, and embrace our full self-expression. Let’s move past the limitations of all-or-nothing thinking and rediscover what it means to live in the present moment. Listen to Leslie's insights as they offer a powerful roadmap for change.

"Give yourself permission to have joy this holiday. That is what they're all about. That is where we get access to it. And if that feels impossible to you, just know that there are ways to get there." - Leslie Thornton

What you will learn from this episode:

01:52 - Leslie sharing her journey from struggling with dieting and food addiction to discovering joy and freedom through her HEAL method

05:05 - Describing a client’s experience with the unsustainable cycle of strict dieting and binge eating

07:10 - Discussing the fear and challenges of balancing strict control and permission around food during the holidays and normalizing common struggles and embracing joy

15:37 - Exploring the journey from perfectionism to authenticity, and embracing flexibility, integrity, and joy in living your life

21:56 - Emphasizing the importance of rediscovering joy and using personal struggles as catalysts for greater freedom and self-expression

26:46 - Inviting everyone to join her program to overcome perfectionism and food rules for a more joyful and empowered life

Valuable Resources:

• Free Monthly Hypnosis for Weight Loss Session

• Join the 8-week Fastrack to Food Freedom Program -Guaranteed mental and emotional freedom from food

Connect With Leslie Thornton:

• Book A Clarity Call
• Free 2 Hour Masterclass—How I Lost Weight Permanently and Stopped Stress Eating without Dieting or Strenuous Exercise
• Website
• Facebook
• LinkedIn
• Email: Leslie@hpwl.co

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