Hypnosis for Permanent Weight Loss

For countless smart, high-achieving women and men, the battle with food and body image has felt endless. Diets work for a while—until they don't. And the shame of “failing” yet again makes it all feel like a personal flaw. But what if the real problem isn't food, willpower, or discipline? What if your nervous system is stuck in a pattern of survival, and dieting only reinforces the struggle? The truth is, the rules, restrictions, and guilt are keeping you trapped—and stealing your freedom, joy, and peace. In this episode, Leslie shares about her upcoming masterclass, and reveals why diets have failed you—and what actually works instead. She'll guide you through the emotional and subconscious layers that drive compulsive eating, and teach you how to finally trust yourself around food. This isn't about willpower; it's about lasting transformation, and stepping into the life—and the freedom—you were always meant to have. "If you're done with food obsession, if you're done with the guilt and you don't want to dread summer anymore, if you want to let go of your fear of the scale and going to the doctors and seeing lab results, if you're ready to feel free and safe and powerful and really in charge of your life, again without the fear of overrating and all of that stuff, then come to this masterclass. I want you to join us in the program if it speaks to you. But even if you don't, I want this masterclass to change the way that you think forever." - Leslie Thornton What you will learn from this episode: 01:14 - Break free from dieting rules and step into a life of true food freedom, confidence, and inner peace with this masterclass 07:30 - What you will get from this masterclass and what it is not about 11:21 - Ditch that fear: What her approach to this masterclass is not about and what you can expect 14:51 - What Leslie covers in her upcoming masterclass and highlighting that true transformation happens through unconscious work and not control 20:29 - Another segment of the masterclass you can look forward to 23:49 - Sharing powerful client success stories to illustrate how this work leads to lasting identity shifts and emotional freedom—not just weight loss Valuable Resources: Join my next LIVE masterclass Join the 8-week Fastrack to Food Freedom Program -Guaranteed mental and emotional freedom from food  Connect With Leslie Thornton: Book A Clarity Call Website Facebook LinkedIn Email: Leslie@hpwl.co If you enjoy the podcast, Would you please consider leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes in under 60 seconds? It brightens our day and helps us bring you incredible guests for top-notch content. Plus, I cherish reading every review! Click here to make a difference!  

For many, battling overeating and food obsession feels like a never-ending struggle, especially when relying on quick fixes like GLP-1 medications. The constant cycle of cravings, guilt, and dieting can leave you feeling trapped in your own body and mind. It's exhausting to live with food drama dominating your thoughts and daily choices. That struggle can steal your joy, confidence, and freedom, making every meal a source of anxiety instead of nourishment. When food controls you, it's hard to fully enjoy life or even simple pleasures like traveling or socializing. The mental and emotional weight piles up, creating a sense of helplessness and frustration. But there's a way to break free from that cycle and find lasting peace with food and your body, just like Líza did. Through a powerful journey of mindset shifts, neuroscience, and self-trust, she transformed from food battles and overeating to living food drama-free.  In this episode, Lisa shares her inspiring story and practical insights on reclaiming your freedom. "This sounds cliche, but just like the view from the other side of this is just spectacular. It really is. It really is freeing. It really is freedom. It's freedom from everything that kept you a prisoner before." - Liza What you will learn from this episode: 01:31 - How Liza's life looked like before enrolling into Leslie's program 05:10 - What rigid systems and control cost her 11:32 - Opening up the shame and isolation of binge eating and how it's deeply self-critical 16:02 - Celebrating feeling like a “normal person” around food with trust, balance, and freedom, replacing fear and control 19:25 - A turning point that leads her to confront her relationship with food and begin a deeper journey of self-love and body trust 24:11 - How accepting her love for food novelty without judgment helped break the shame cycle and brought peace to her eating habits 26:31 - Shifting from fighting her body to teaming up with it and discovering the power of hypnosis and subconscious reprogramming — a major turning point in her transformation. 31:45 -  The Accelerator program as a means to a deeper support and a strong foundation to build lasting self-trust and confidently navigate real-life challenges 36:50 - Understanding her cravings and responding with awareness and choice instead of reacting impulsively 39:23 - Highlighting how joining the program brings a liberating freedom from the constant obsession with food, weight, and self-judgment Valuable Resources: Join my next LIVE masterclass Join the 8-week Fastrack to Food Freedom Program -Guaranteed mental and emotional freedom from food  Connect With Leslie Thornton: Book A Clarity Call Website Facebook LinkedIn Email: Leslie@hpwl.co If you enjoy the podcast, Would you please consider leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes in under 60 seconds? It brightens our day and helps us bring you incredible guests for top-notch content. Plus, I cherish reading every review! Click here to make a difference!  

You've checked every box—career, family, responsibilities—and yet, food still has power over you. Why is it that even the most successful, driven women feel stuck in cycles of emotional eating, body frustration, and self-doubt? If success were the answer, wouldn't you feel free by now? Instead, you're spinning on the diet hamster wheel, trying everything “right” but still feeling wrong in your body. The mental noise around food, weight, and willpower never stops. You may even be wondering if something is broken inside you—but it's not. In this episode, Leslie explores the deeper roots of food struggles—and why permanent transformation starts with self-awareness, emotional mastery, and living in alignment with your truth. She offers a proven path to lasting food freedom that doesn't rely on restriction, but on safety, self-trust, and support. If you have always wanted peace that lasts beyond the scale, this conversation is your first step. "You're not addicted to food; you're addicted to escaping emotions. So we teach you how to feel free and how to actually feel your emotions. And the way you feel free is to actually learn how to feel your emotions and not just crying and blabbering and being like a victim to actually go all the way to the source of what is underneath that emotion. Once you see it, once you get the tools to transform it, quick five minutes or so, boom, back to wholeness. Not binge eating anymore. Move on with your day." - Leslie Thornton What you will learn from this episode: 04:00 - Emotional avoidance as the real issue and not food addiction 10:19 - Leslie's unique approach that helps high-achieving, emotionally repressed individuals break free from food struggles 14:33 - What makes Leslie's program a high ticket one 18:11 - Leslie sharing her conviction: true health naturally follows when you live an authentic, joy-filled, aligned life—free from restrictive rules and driven by what genuinely feels good to you 23:17 - One more important key to permanent weight loss: self-mastery 24:54 - What investing deeply in yourself amount to 28:48 - Addicted to food versus escaping emotions 29:25 - Three crucial things for sustainable and permanent weight loss 33:12 - Consequences when you're out of alignment with yourself 37:30 -  A supportive space to uncover the root of your food struggles and begin a personalized path to lasting freedom 40:41 - An invitation to book a free, supportive call to uncover the root of your struggles Valuable Resources: Join my next LIVE masterclass Join the 8-week Fastrack to Food Freedom Program -Guaranteed mental and emotional freedom from food  Connect With Leslie Thornton: Book A Clarity Call Website Facebook LinkedIn Email: Leslie@hpwl.co If you enjoy the podcast, Would you please consider leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes in under 60 seconds? It brightens our day and helps us bring you incredible guests for top-notch content. Plus, I cherish reading every review! Click here to make a difference!

Episode Description: In this powerful episode, Leslie discusses the transformative power of radical honesty and the importance of embracing vulnerability. She shares her personal journey with anger, grief, and the societal pressures to keep quiet and “keep the peace.” Leslie reveals how suppressing your true feelings can disconnect you from yourself and those around you. By practicing radical honesty, you can break free from emotional patterns, deepen your relationships, and begin true healing. Leslie discusses how authentic expression, especially within family and romantic relationships, is a key step toward lasting change. This episode is filled with spiritual wisdom, raw storytelling, and practical advice to inspire you to listen to your body's signals and speak your truth courageously. Quote from the episode: "Radical honesty isn't about being harsh—it's about giving your truth a voice before your body turns it into pain." Episode Highlights & Timestamps: [00:00 – 02:50] Introduction and why radical honesty matters [02:51 – 07:30] The cost of suppressing anger and avoiding conflict [07:31 – 12:10] Childhood roots of emotional patterns [12:11 – 17:05] Self-gaslighting for the sake of peace [17:06 – 22:45] Vulnerability as a bridge to connection [22:46 – 27:30] Applying radical honesty in relationships [27:31 – 33:00] Listening to your body's emotional cues [33:01 – End] Final reflections and call to action Valuable Resources: Join my next LIVE masterclass Join the 8-week Fastrack to Food Freedom Program -Guaranteed mental and emotional freedom from food  Connect With Leslie Thornton: Book A Clarity Call Website Facebook LinkedIn Email: Leslie@hpwl.co If you enjoy the podcast, Would you please consider leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes in under 60 seconds? It brightens our day and helps us bring you incredible guests for top-notch content. Plus, I cherish reading every review! Click here to make a difference!  

This powerful episode challenges the traditional weight loss narrative. It's not about diets, discipline, or exercise, it's about healing. The host shares real stories from women in her Fast Track to Freedom program, exploring how emotional mastery, subconscious work, and self-connection are the true keys to sustainable transformation.

Have you ever felt like food controls your thoughts, your mood, or even your self-worth? Are you constantly battling shame after eating something “bad”? What if the real problem isn't food at all, but how you've been taught to think about it? For many, dieting becomes a cycle of restriction, guilt, and rebellion. You follow the rules during the week, only to spiral into bingeing on the weekend—then beat yourself up for “failing.” The shame builds silently, reinforcing the belief that you just don't have enough willpower. Melissa knows that pattern all too well. For years, she woke up thinking about food, struggling with guilt and punishing herself for not doing things “perfectly.” Even after trying other courses and hypnosis programs, nothing seemed to stick—until she found a radically different approach. Through a blend of coaching, hypnosis, and mindset work, Melissa broke free from the shame-based cycle in just eight weeks. She learned to trust her body, stop labeling food as good or bad, and finally feel peace around eating. Her story shows that healing isn't about more discipline—it's about reclaiming your freedom. "But there's nothing more powerful than the mind. That's right. And whatever you[Leslie] put into your hypnotherapy, it totally works. And again, I've done other courses and they did nothing for me and they were just a waste of money. But the way you[Leslie] structured it, it was exactly what I needed." - Melissa What you will learn from this episode: 02:37 - How Melissa ultimately recognized hypnosis effectiveness 07:42 - Struggling with late-night bingeing --- driven by compulsion and not by hunger 12:47 - Realizing her medical condition didn't have to define her eating habits helped her shift beliefs 18:18 - How Leslie's program heal Melissa's unprocessed grief linked to a friend's death  24:03 - Overcoming her reliance on calorie counting and justifying the program investment as a necessary step to heal her relationship with food  32:17 - Sharing how committing to the course helped her break free from shame, improve her self-worth, reconnect with her faith, and shift long-standing emotional patterns around food 39:05 - Discussing how a timeline therapy session uncovered a deep, unconscious fear of scarcity rooted in her family's ancestral history of going from wealth to poverty 46:13 - Letting go of comparison, releasing shame-based diet thinking, and redefining integrity with food 48:00 - Learning to trust her body's signals helps her break free from rigid diet rules  50:22 - Gone from waking up consumed by food shame to feeling free, neutral about her weight, and finally at peace after just eight weeks of mindset and hypnotherapy work Valuable Resources: Join my next LIVE masterclass Join the 8-week Fastrack to Food Freedom Program -Guaranteed mental and emotional freedom from food  Connect With Leslie Thornton: Book A Clarity Call Website Facebook LinkedIn Email: Leslie@hpwl.co If you enjoy the podcast, Would you please consider leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes in under 60 seconds? It brightens our day and helps us bring you incredible guests for top-notch content. Plus, I cherish reading every review! Click here to make a difference!

Episode Title: The Invisible Weight You're Carrying (and How to Release It) Host: Leslie M. Thornton Episode Summary: In this transformative episode of the Hypnosis for Permanent Weight Loss Podcast, Leslie M. Thornton dives deep into why traditional dieting fails and how to create lasting change through emotional mastery and hypnosis. Leslie shares valuable insights and powerful tools to help you rewire the beliefs and patterns that keep you stuck in the cycle of dieting, guilt, and inconsistency. Key Takeaways: The Dieting Cycle: Why 95% of people who lose weight gain it back and how diets only work on the conscious mind, not the subconscious, which is where permanent change happens. The Power of Emotional Mastery: How to identify and overcome emotional eating triggers and stop the all-or-nothing mindset that sabotages progress. The Role of Hypnosis: How hypnosis helps rewire deep-rooted beliefs and behaviors around food, weight, and body image. The Importance of Action and Support: To make permanent changes, you must take action, get support, and stay focused on what you truly desire—peace, energy, and confidence—rather than just focusing on what you don't want. The Shame Trap: Understanding how shame impacts your ability to move forward and a simple exercise to start releasing shame. A New Approach to Weight Loss: Instead of more dieting and willpower, focus on emotional healing and lasting mental shifts to create a new, sustainable relationship with food and your body. Episode Highlights: [0:00] - Introduction: Reflecting on the dieting struggle [1:06] - The difference between conscious and subconscious mind when it comes to weight loss [5:10] - Why diets don't work long-term and the importance of alignment [7:05] - The emotional patterns that keep you stuck and how hypnosis can help [9:03] - Releasing shame with a fun exercise to separate from your inner critic [12:54] - The 3 essential steps for lasting change: unconscious work, taking action, and focusing on what you want [18:25] - Why coaching and support are critical for success Call to Action: If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to leave a rating and review on this podcast. Your feedback helps us continue to spread the message of permanent weight loss and food freedom to more people.

Why does it feel like no matter how hard you try, you're still stuck in survival mode? Why do you lash out at the people you love, then feel terrible about it afterward? Why does intimacy feel impossible—even though all you want is a deep connection? If you're asking yourself these questions, you're not alone. So many high-functioning women are silently battling the effects of trauma, often without even realizing it. From childhood abuse to emotionally neglectful parenting, these wounds leave lasting imprints on the nervous system. You might be smiling on the outside, doing all the things, but inside it feels like you're barely holding it together. Healing is absolutely possible. In this episode, Leslie explains how true transformation requires more than willpower—it takes action, conscious intention, and deep unconscious work. Through personal breakthrough sessions and NLP tools, she's helped countless women release old survival patterns and finally step into the freedom they crave. If you want to stop just surviving and start living, this conversation is your invitation. "If you wanna stop just surviving and finally start living, it's time to do something different. I'm talking about permanent change, not a bandaid, not a quick fix. Let me tell you the three things that are required to have that permanent change. Number one is you need to take action. Number two is you need to focus on what you want and know what you want. And number three is you must do unconscious work. This is the piece almost everyone misses. You have to go beneath the surface. You can't create a new life with an old survival blueprint. And this is the work I get to do with my clients every single day." - Leslie Thornton  What you will learn from this episode: 01:11 - Revealing how unresolved abuse—especially emotional can deeply affect self-worth, body image, and coping behaviors like overeating or overworking 04:30 - Comparing people with traumatic upbringings to rescue dogs, urging us to replace self-judgment with compassion 08:00 - Manifestations of a deeply buried trauma 11:17 - Explaining how unresolved trauma can create hidden survival patterns 14:48 - Showing how unresolved trauma silently damages health and relationships 18:05 -  Emphasizes that deep healing—not willpower or self-coaching—is what truly allows you to move from merely surviving to fully living 20:56 - Outlining the three keys to lasting change 23:04 - A powerful client story showing how deep fear and skepticism can be overcome through willingness, unconscious healing, and the right support to create real, lasting change 27:10 - Sharing heartfelt stories of transformation and encouraging to seek help, that you're not alone, healing is possible, and thriving is worth the risk Valuable Resources: Join my next LIVE masterclass Join the 8-week Fastrack to Food Freedom Program -Guaranteed mental and emotional freedom from food  Connect With Leslie Thornton: Book A Clarity Call Website Facebook LinkedIn Email: Leslie@hpwl.co If you enjoy the podcast, Would you please consider leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes in under 60 seconds? It brightens our day and helps us bring you incredible guests for top-notch content. Plus, I cherish reading every review! Click here to make a difference!

Are you tired of feeling stuck—emotionally, physically, or in your relationship with food and your body? Do you sense that procrastination or self-doubt is holding you back from living the life you really want? What if the key to moving forward isn't just another diet or goal, but a deeper decision about who you're willing to be—for yourself? In this episode, we're joined by Cris Duvall, a dental hygienist, patient-health advocate, and wellness coach who knows firsthand the toll that being stuck can take. She opens up about how procrastination once froze her in place, slowly chipping away at her self-esteem, her health, and her relationships. Like many of us, Cris tried to push through on her own—until she realized that healing starts when we tell ourselves the truth and ask for help. She reflects on the ways we often look outside ourselves for answers, when the real power comes from becoming what she calls an “internal sorter”—someone who trusts their own voice again. Through her story, you'll hear how she moved from survival mode to what she now calls living on the “fun bus,” surrounded by people who support her joy, growth, and truth. Cris's journey is a powerful reminder that transformation begins with a single choice: to be fully present for your own life. By putting herself first, not out of selfishness but out of self-respect, she found new energy, purpose, and connection. Whether it's health, relationships, or simply feeling alive again, her story offers a path forward for anyone ready to stop settling and start showing up. If you've been wondering when it's time to change—this might be your moment. Let Chris inspire you to finally invest in yourself, and make decisions that honor who you are and who you're becoming. “After that breakthrough session, I am much more calm and at peace with what I get to do over here as opposed to what I was feeling like I'm going to be disappointing God or disappointing somebody if I decide to do something else with my life. And so now it's much easier to combine and enjoy my life and to be free of those inner struggles. So it was very powerful for me.” - Cris Duval What you will learn from this episode: 04:09 - Breaking free from procrastination and negative self-talk leading to healing, freedom, and overcoming emotional eating 07:57 - A near-death experience and profound personal loss helped shape her lifelong mission to save lives and foster health, values, and meaningful connections. 15:25 - How facing the long-term consequences of poor health choices has deepened her belief in living intentionally and prioritizing well-being now 19:53 - Sharing how breaking free from food-related suffering allows people to rediscover their true purpose, potential, and inner voice 26:11 - What made her seek Leslie's coaching 28:58 - A turning point that freed her from judging others and empowered her to create a more purposeful and positive life 33:49 - How these three dynamics in her life created a desire to have an inner peace 37:02 - The most important highlight in her breakthrough session 40:47 - Talking about the conscious versus the unconscious mind 43:48 - The cost of being stuck 45:30 - Emphasizing the importance of seeking counsel only from those committed to telling the truth, not just what you want to hear 50:00 - Sharing about her 'Fun Bus' philosophy and  a heartwarming story about meeting Mel Robbins 56:19 - Cris' words of encouragement and wisdom Connect with Cris Duval: Website: https://www.thelifeguardapproach.com/cris-duval Email: cris@thelifeguardapproach.com Valuable Resources: Join my next LIVE masterclass Join the 8-week Fastrack to Food Freedom Program -Guaranteed mental and emotional freedom from food  Connect With Leslie Thornton: Book A Clarity Call Website Facebook LinkedIn Email: Leslie@hpwl.co If you enjoy the podcast, Would you please consider leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes in under 60 seconds? It brightens our day and helps us bring you incredible guests for top-notch content. Plus, I cherish reading every review! Click here to make a difference!

Have you ever felt like no matter how hard you try, you just can't break free from the endless cycle of dieting and self-criticism? The frustration of losing weight only to gain it back can feel like a never-ending battle. Despite your best efforts, the shame and negative self-talk seem impossible to shake. That constant inner critic can seep into every part of your life, making it difficult to feel confident or even enjoy small victories. Every slip-up feels like proof of failure, and the weight of those thoughts can drag you down. The pressure to get it right, to look a certain way, and to finally achieve the elusive "goal weight" can become overwhelming. Meet Diana Lobdell, a Founder & Practice Catalyst. She helps growing dental practices that struggle with perfecting their insurance claims and collections. Let her show you what 20 years of dental experience can do for your practice. For Diana, this struggle was all too familiar. She found herself stuck in a relentless loop of guilt, frustration, and self-doubt. But instead of continuing to fight the same losing battle, she chose a different path. Through the support and guidance she received from Leslie's HEAL method, Diana uncovered the deeper emotional patterns fueling her weight challenges. She learned to release the shame, embrace her worth, and regain control over her thoughts and actions. Diana's story serves as a reminder that true freedom begins from within. By addressing the root of her self-sabotage and finding confidence in herself, she experienced a profound transformation that went far beyond the number on the scale. Her journey is proof that healing is possible, and lasting change starts with self-acceptance. "I started looking at my food and how I eat and how I eat my feelings. I was able to change that behavior because now I can address the feelings without food. And now I look at food and I address my food feelings differently. My late night snacking has significantly decreased. I look at my meal planning very differently, and by obtaining food and preparing or planning for meals that are going to give me personal satisfaction. I'm going to enjoy this meal rather than have to eat because we have to eat to survive." - Diana Lobdell  What you will learn from this episode: 04:52 - How she was battling with weight loss, emotional eating, and menopausal issues, and how collaborating with Leslie transformed her mindset and connection with food 15:44 - Sharing how deciding to prioritize herself, showing up despite self-doubt, and reallocating funds for her well-being led to unexpected personal growth, meaningful connections, and a renewed sense of momentum 19:30 - How working from home without external structure sets a negative tone for her day, and how she recognized the need to reassess her routines and mindset 26:05 - What helped her reframe her feelings and use them as motivation 29:04 - Gaining clarity on the true reasons behind her struggles 33:52 - Shifting perspectives, recognizing that her self-worth and success aren't defined by her food choices 37:32 - Gaining awareness of her emotions and habits and how it helped her recognize mindless snacking triggers, leading to healthier choices without feeling restricted 42:41 - What dieting led her to and how it reinforces unhealthy patterns instead of addressing the emotional reasons behind her eating 51:30 - Overcoming self-criticism and body shaming by recognizing her inner critic, embracing self-reflection, and breaking free from negative thought patterns 54:10 - Stop taking client concerns personally,  58:11 - How building self-confidence helped her stop imagining negative scenarios 01:00:26 - Encouraging words from Diana 01:01:49 - Sharing a message of self-acceptance, encouraging people to embrace their worth and staying open to learning and growth every day Connect with Diana Lobdell:  Website: https://betterpracticesolutionsllc.com/ Valuable Resources: Join my next LIVE masterclass Join the 8-week Fastrack to Food Freedom Program -Guaranteed mental and emotional freedom from food  Connect With Leslie Thornton: Book A Clarity Call Website Facebook LinkedIn Email: Leslie@hpwl.co If you enjoy the podcast, Would you please consider leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes in under 60 seconds? It brightens our day and helps us bring you incredible guests for top-notch content. Plus, I cherish reading every review! Click here to make a difference!  

Are you stuck in an endless cycle of dieting, feeling like your happiness lies on the number on the scale? Despite your best efforts, the weight always seems to come back, leaving you frustrated and defeated. Why does it feel impossible to break free and find lasting peace with your body? The truth is, the problem goes far deeper than calories and exercise. Emotional disconnection often drives the urge to soothe with food, leading to guilt and shame. Without meaningful emotional intimacy — both with yourself and others — the stress and loneliness only amplify, making sustainable weight loss feel like an uphill battle. The key to lasting change isn't another restrictive diet, but reconnecting with your emotions. By building emotional resilience and addressing the root causes of emotional eating, you can break free from the cycle for good. Through Leslie's HEAL method, you'll gain the tools to cultivate self-trust, regulate emotions, and create a healthier, more empowered relationship with food and your body. "When you cultivate emotional intimacy, your nervous system shifts from a state of stress to a state of relaxation. And this balanced state supports better digestion, improved metabolism, healthier hormone regulation, all of which support weight loss. Plus the more emotionally supported you feel, the less likely you are to turn to food as a coping mechanism." - Leslie Thornton What you will learn from this episode: 02:53 - What is emotional intimacy and the different types  06:12 - The importance of emotional intimacy in achieving permanent weight loss 11:14 - How cultivating emotional intimacy with oneself and others can reduce emotional eating 15:15 - Tools to help you resolve emotional disconnection 19:40 - How temporary highs from weight loss can lead to unsustainable dieting cycles 22:47 - Explaining  how cultivating emotional intimacy fosters self-trust, resilience, and emotional regulation, leading to empowered food choices, reduced emotional eating, and sustainable weight loss 24:25 - An invitation to a lifetime of happiness and freedom Valuable Resources: Join my next LIVE masterclass Join the 8-week Fastrack to Food Freedom Program -Guaranteed mental and emotional freedom from food  Connect With Leslie Thornton: Book A Clarity Call Website Facebook LinkedIn Email: Leslie@hpwl.co If you enjoy the podcast, Would you please consider leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes in under 60 seconds? It brightens our day and helps us bring you incredible guests for top-notch content. Plus, I cherish reading every review! Click here to make a difference!  

Have you ever felt like life was just happening to you, leaving you stuck in a cycle of giving to others while losing sight of yourself? What if years of people-pleasing and pushing through left you drained and holding a lot of stress, with no clear sense of what you truly want? And when deep struggles arise, how do you begin to rebuild while still showing up for those who rely on you? Our bodies hold onto stress, often without us noticing, creating patterns that shape our reactions to financial, professional, and personal challenges. Traditional advice tells us to “just think differently,” but changing your mindset isn't that simple when your nervous system is wired for stress. Without the right tools, breaking free from these automatic reactions can feel impossible. For Dr. Laura Collatz, dentistry has always been a part of her life, from her early days filing charts at a family dentist's office to owning her successful practice. Despite facing unimaginable challenges, including complex PTSD, she found healing through neuroscience techniques and laughter yoga. Now a certified laughter yoga instructor, Laura combines her personal experiences with her professional expertise to help other dental professionals to find their inner magic. In this episode, Laura shares how laughter exercises, NLP techniques, and mindset shifts can reprogram your response to financial stress, anxiety, and even everyday challenges. By creating new neural pathways, you can train your brain to associate money, work, and even dental visits with a sense of ease. Through intentional practice and guidance, you can shift from stress and fear to confidence and joy. "I have been starting to implement[NLP learnings] just subtle things that I've learned into my conversations with patients and my treatment acceptance is going up because I know how to listen to them differently now. And I know how to respond to them differently now. And that's huge when a patient feels like they're truly heard and they're understood, that's a big chunk of the puzzle." - Laura Collatz What you will learn from this episode: 04:24 - Shares her journey of overcoming trauma, people-pleasing, and complex PTSD and ultimately finding resilience and joy 09:16 - How her personal breakthrough session with Leslie helped her overcome procrastination, regain motivation, and launch her Laughter Fairy Coaching business 14:55 - Highlighting how gaining confidence in coaching and recording content for her online class has been both challenging and rewarding 17:48 - How the unconscious mind can't distinguish between visualization and reality, emphasizing how mental rehearsal, like that used by Olympic athletes, can rewire the brain for success 20:32 - Explaining the powerful effects of laughter yoga on the brain and body and how intentional laughter helped her overcome stress during vaccinations and emphasizing its ability to boost mood, reduce cortisol, and improve mental clarity 24:32 - How laughter exercises helps rewire the brain's stress responses and sharing a Mel Robbins-inspired phone hack to reduce screen time 27:46 - Highlighting her work in laughter coaching, motivational speaking, and dentistry, including upcoming talks at major dental conferences 29:03 - NLP and how learning it has transformed the way she communicates with dental patients, increasing treatment acceptance Connect with Laura Collatz: Website: https://www.laughterfairy.com/ Valuable Resources: Join my next LIVE masterclass Join the 8-week Fastrack to Food Freedom Program -Guaranteed mental and emotional freedom from food  Connect With Leslie Thornton: Book A Clarity Call Website Facebook LinkedIn Email: Leslie@hpwl.co If you enjoy the podcast, Would you please consider leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes in under 60 seconds? It brightens our day and helps us bring you incredible guests for top-notch content. Plus, I cherish reading every review! Click here to make a difference!  

Obsessing over food, weight, and body image — constantly starting over but never finding lasting peace? Do you find yourself swinging between strict diets and feeling out of control, wondering why nothing seems to stick? What if the real issue isn't just what you're eating, but something deeper? It's frustrating when you've tried countless programs, spent money on coaches, and still feel like you're missing the key to lasting freedom. The anxiety, self-doubt, and constant mental chatter about food can drain your energy, leaving you overwhelmed and exhausted. Worse yet, this struggle can spill into your relationships, your career, and your ability to feel confident and calm in everyday life. There's hope — and it starts with Leslie's HEAL Method — a proven framework that helps you break free from food struggles by addressing the emotional and mental patterns driving your behavior. This powerful program combines hypnosis, emotional mastery, and practical coaching strategies to help you heal from the inside out. By shifting your mindset, releasing shame, and embracing a new way of thinking, you can finally trust yourself around food, feel good in your body, and show up in life with confidence and clarity — no more starting over, just lasting change. "I need you to understand that healing your relationship with food, like, for good and permanently, it's not something you can do alone. Not if you really want the full transformation. You can get band aid fixes, you can listen to little things. You could get little tidbits that help you feel better temporarily. Not the full shebang, not the full transformation, not the full healing process.You need support. You need tools that go beyond willpower. You need a new way of thinking that actually sticks.You need my HEAL method." - Leslie Thornton What you will learn from this episode: 01:15 - Explaining that weight loss is a temporary fix, and the real challenge is in addressing deeper mindset issues and self-anger 03:19 -  Emphasizing that true transformation comes from improving your relationship with yourself and your emotions, not just dieting 06:03 - How setbacks with food and weight are often linked to emotional patterns rather than willpower 10:25 - Rewriting your self-narrative, shifting from a mindset of failure to one of resilience, learning, and self-trust 16:19 - Why the Fast Act to Freedom program is a comprehensive solution for lasting change 20:35 - Real life proofs of  how mastering your relationship with food leads to greater confidence, emotional stability, and success in both personal and professional life 26:05 - Menopause and how it requires new tools and mindset adjustments for lasting well-being 28:12 - Encouraging you to break free from food struggles, trust yourself, and create lasting change by embracing your authentic self and seeking support Valuable Resources: Join my next LIVE masterclass Join the 8-week Fastrack to Food Freedom Program -Guaranteed mental and emotional freedom from food  Connect With Leslie Thornton: Book A Clarity Call Website Facebook LinkedIn Email: Leslie@hpwl.co If you enjoy the podcast, Would you please consider leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes in under 60 seconds? It brightens our day and helps us bring you incredible guests for top-notch content. Plus, I cherish reading every review! Click here to make a difference!  

Many high achievers struggle with their relationship with food, caught in cycles of emotional eating, guilt, and frustration. They try to control it through willpower, diets, or extreme exercise, only to find themselves slipping back into old patterns. No matter how disciplined they are in other areas of life, food remains an ongoing battle. The real problem isn't just the food—it's what's driving the behavior beneath the surface. Stress, guilt, and subconscious emotions create an automatic response, making it feel impossible to break free. Without addressing these deeper triggers, the cycle of overeating, self-criticism, and temporary fixes continues, leaving people feeling stuck and powerless. What if the answer isn't more control, but unlocking the subconscious patterns running the show?  Meet Dr. Jim Arnold, the guest for today's episode who is the founder of Luxury Dental Retreats, which combines exceptional dental education with luxury travel for growth-oriented dentists. He established a successful multi-practice dental group recognized for outstanding patient care and customer service while leading a high-performance team to drive excellence.  With these events, Dr. Arnold is dedicated to sharing his strategies for practice growth while emphasizing the importance of maintaining work-life balance. Through Hypnosis and deep inner work, Dr. Jim discovered a way to rewire his relationship with food, bringing lasting peace and balance. Instead of fighting cravings or obsessing over the scale, he now moves through life with self-trust, knowing that food no longer holds power over him. "I had no idea what to expect going into it[Hypnosis]. But for me it was an extraordinary experience in that your[Leslie's] process literally unlocked my subconscious mind. I mean, I was aware of what was going on, but the things that came out of my brain and then out of my mouth were things that I had not ever thought of before. And so I think that's where the magic is. Having someone as adept at this whole process as you are pulling those things out, unlocking that subconscious mind, and then training that subconscious mind to keep those gains for the long run, that's really where the magic happens." - Jim Arnold What you will learn from this episode: 03:47 - His journey of weight fluctuations, the impact of athletic injuries, and how he sees Hypnosis as a means to achieve lasting weight loss and a healthier relationship with food 06:21 - Reflecting on his lifelong struggle with yo-yo weight fluctuations, and his commitment to lasting personal growth and well-being 09:11 - How shifting from an all-or-nothing mindset to a sustainable approach to fitness and diet has transformed his health 13:44 - Sharing how deep mindset work helped him gain control over his emotions, transforming his reactions to stress and frustration in ways that feel almost miraculous 24:11 - How gaining control over his temper has improved his relationships, allowing him to enjoy sports and daily life without frustration driving people away 26:18 - Explaining how overcoming emotional triggers helped him break the cycle of overeating 30:25 - Weight fluctuations, injuries, and health concerns - how these taught him the importance of emotional stability and self-compassion 34:40 - Revealing insights about Hypnosis he had never considered before  37:44 - How you can reach out to JIm and his luxury dental retreats Connect with Dr. Jim Arnold:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smilesbyarnold/ Email: drarnold@smilesbyarnold.com 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 If you enjoy the podcast, Would you please consider leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes in under 60 seconds? It brightens our day and helps us bring you incredible guests for top-notch content. Plus, I cherish reading every review! Click here to make a difference!

Struggling with a habit you just can't seem to break—whether it's nail biting, emotional eating, or stress-induced behaviors? No matter how much you try to stop, the urge keeps returning, making you feel powerless. It's frustrating to know what you want to change but not understand why it keeps happening. The real challenge isn't just the habit itself—it's the shame, self-judgment, and underlying stress that fuel it. Traditional approaches like talk therapy or willpower alone often don't address the unconscious patterns driving these behaviors. As a result, people remain stuck, cycling through frustration and temporary fixes without real progress. What if the key to breaking free was shifting your mindset at a deeper level? By using tools like Hypnosis and Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP), you can uncover the root causes of your habits and rewire them for good. With the right guidance, real change can happen faster than you think—unlocking new levels of awareness, confidence, and control over your life. "I would honestly recommend this for anybody who's looking for a change, right? Um, anybody who's looking to unpack, you know, I would say things that they just wanna understand, gain awareness. Um, I think anybody who's under stress or pressure could definitely benefit from this type of stuff. Anybody who's trying to break a habit, definitely. And then anybody who's tried traditional therapies.” - Vimal Sampathkumar What you will learn from this episode: 03:53 - Describing his chance encounter with Leslie that led to discovering hypnosis 06:10 - How hypnosis and neuro linguistic programming (NLP) helped him break a lifelong nail-biting habit 10:56 - Sharing how shifting from shame to curiosity about his nail-biting habit helped him break it 13:23 - How increasing awareness of unconscious beliefs, like feeling overly responsible, helped him break patterns of stress-driven behaviors 17:16 -Pointing out how Hypnosis and NLP helped him gain deeper self-awareness and breakthroughs in both his personal relationships and leadership 20:45 - For whom is Hypnosis and NLP best for 22:06 - Appreciating the efficacy of hypnosis and NLP sessions, highlighting their rapid impact compared to traditional long-term therapy Connect with Vimal Sampathkumar: Website: https://www.digitalfloss.com/ 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 If you enjoy the podcast, Would you please consider leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes in under 60 seconds? It brightens our day and helps us bring you incredible guests for top-notch content. Plus, I cherish reading every review! Click here to make a difference!  

Have you ever felt like no matter how much you achieve, you're still running on empty? You push through exhaustion, ignore your emotions, and convince yourself that success means sacrificing your well-being. But what if the very thing holding you back in business isn't strategy—it's your inability to process emotions? For high achievers, burnout isn't a distant threat—it's a ticking time bomb. The drive to succeed can lead to overworking, numbing emotions with food or distractions, and suppressing stress instead of addressing it. You may pride yourself on being in control, but underneath, unresolved emotions are draining your energy, affecting your health, relationships, and ultimately, your business. The key to sustainable success isn't more discipline or another productivity hack—it's emotional mastery. Leslie shares how leaders who neglect their emotions unknowingly build their businesses on unstable foundations, leading to cycles of burnout and frustration. True transformation happens when you stop suppressing emotions and start engaging with them, recognizing that growth comes from feeling, not just thinking. By embracing emotional mastery, you create a business and life that are both fulfilling and sustainable. Leslie's approach helps leaders reframe their struggles with food, weight, and stress, not as failures, but as signs pointing to deeper emotional work. When you align your inner world with your goals, success becomes effortless, authentic, and lasting. If you're ready to break free from the burnout cycle and build a business that thrives without sacrificing your well-being, now is the time to take action. Leslie's proven methods can help you shift from constant striving to genuine success—one that honors your health, relationships, and personal fulfillment. "What I saw for myself was that if I did not find a different way, if I did not figure out what was missing for these leaders that had them be incomplete in these very important areas of our lives, health, and relationship, then I was going to end up, sure, successful, but really unsuccessful when it came to my food, body and weight journey.  And so I had to invest in the discovery and the education of how to master my food body and weight stuff and how to master my relationship stuff. And what I found was that the missing piece was emotional mastery." - Leslie Thornton What you will learn from this episode: 01:24 - The frustration of knowing what to do for health and struggling with consistency 03:04 - Leslie reflecting on her leadership training experience: how even top leaders struggle with weight and relationships 09:15 - Identifying emotional mastery as the missing piece in leadership and success 14:03 - Contrasting two types of success—unsustainable hustle versus steady, confident longevity 17:35 - How high achievers often analyze their struggles but fail to process emotions, leading to unresolved issues in health, relationships, and ultimately business success 20:38 - Emphasizing that true success requires emotional mastery, as unresolved emotions create instability in health, relationships, and business 23:25 - What true, lasting success requires 25:55 - Mastering emotions and embracing one's humanity as pathways to sustainable success 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 If you enjoy the podcast, Would you please consider leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes in under 60 seconds? It brightens our day and helps us bring you incredible guests for top-notch content. Plus, I cherish reading every review! Click here to make a difference!  

Are you a high-achieving leader struggling to align your personal life with the success you've built professionally? Despite outward accomplishments, do you feel weighed down by inner turmoil, an unhealthy relationship with food, or self-doubt about your ability to maintain consistent habits? These challenges may be silently holding you back from reaching your full potential. Many leaders face the hidden struggle of perfectionism, emotional suppression, and negative self-talk, often leaving them feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or out of integrity. These unresolved issues can lead to distractions, burnout, and dissatisfaction, even as you push forward professionally. Without addressing these underlying blocks, true happiness, confidence, and sustainable growth remain out of reach. Transformation begins with taking an honest look inward and committing to deeper emotional mastery. By addressing your struggles through tools like Hypnosis, Neuro Linguistic Programming [NLP], and aligned action, you can overcome the obstacles holding you back and unlock greater success and fulfillment. It's time to invest in yourself and build a strong, resilient foundation for a life and business in alignment with your highest potential. "You have the family, you have the house, you have the car, you've got the kids, you have the animals, you've got all the things. You have all the degrees, you speak on stages, are invited to do extraordinary things. You have a high level space in your career and you still have not yet cracked the code on permanent weight loss. And I want to let you know that any of the goals that you have for yourself to continue to expand your career are being stunted by your not addressing this." - Leslie Thornton What you will learn from this episode: 01:28 - How shifting from perfectionism to integrity and addressing inner work leads to  greater success and growth for high-achieving entrepreneurs 04:40 - The need for deeper inner work and support to overcome unresolved struggles with weight and self-judgment 08:32 - How addressing inner turmoil, embracing emotions, and moving beyond fear and procrastination are essential for leaders to align with integrity, take action, and achieve personal and professional growth 11:21 - Emphasizing how true leadership and sustainable success require mastering emotions rather than relying solely on resilience or external achievements 14:38 - Inviting leaders to a safe, judgment-free conversation to confront personal challenges, fostering empowerment, alignment, and sustainable transformation toward their goals 15:23 - How you can book a call with Leslie 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 If you enjoy the podcast, Would you please consider leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes in under 60 seconds? It brightens our day and helps us bring you incredible guests for top-notch content. Plus, I cherish reading every review! Click here to make a difference!

Are you feeling trapped in a cycle of food guilt, body shame, and the relentless pursuit of weight loss that never seems to last? Do you find yourself reaching for the fridge in moments of stress, only to feel worse afterward? If you're tired of temporary fixes and ready to break free from the mental and emotional weight holding you back, listen to this episode. Think about the toll this struggle takes—not just on your health but on your happiness, confidence, and relationships. How many social gatherings have you dreaded because you don't feel good in your skin? How often do you promise yourself that “this time will be different,” only to fall back into the same painful patterns? Imagine a life where you feel in control, free, and empowered—where food no longer holds power over you, and self-love replaces self-judgment. Leslie's journey and proven methods offer more than just hope; they offer a path to lasting change through mental and emotional mastery. Join us as in this episode as we explore how to reclaim your energy, confidence, and joy, and finally step into the life you deserve. "Your next breakthrough in your career, your financial abundance, or, maybe your next level where you really want more intimacy and more connection with your partner is on the other side of your healing your relationship with food, body and weight." - Leslie Thornton What you will learn from this episode: 02:37 - The keys to achieving permanent weight loss and life mastery. 04:14 - Addressing the root causes of food, body, and weight struggles through holistic approaches rather than temporary fixes like surgery or drugs 07:01 - Overcoming emotional triggers behind eating habits to break free from the cycle of dieting and achieve lasting peace with food and body issues 13:31 -  Letting go of limiting beliefs, prioritizing self-care, and embracing the idea that seeking help and investing in themselves is essential, not selfish 18:25 - The importance of addressing mental and emotional roots of food and weight struggles for lasting transformation 25:08 - Emphasizing holistic solutions to transform stress and anxiety into lasting freedom and fulfillment 31:53 - Encouraging everyone to shift their mindset, address the mental and emotional roots of their struggles with food and weight, and embrace a journey of self-mastery and empowerment through Leslie's HEAL program 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 If you enjoy the podcast, Would you please consider leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes in under 60 seconds? It brightens our day and helps us bring you incredible guests for top-notch content. Plus, I cherish reading every review! Click here to make a difference!  

Why is it that so many couples struggle with infertility despite exhausting every conventional medical option? Why do repeated IVF cycles and other interventions often fail, leaving couples emotionally and financially drained? Is it possible that addressing root causes could lead to better results? These critical questions are at the heart of this episode. The emotional toll of infertility can be devastating—endless doctor visits, invasive procedures, and shattered hope with every negative test. Many couples find themselves stuck in a cycle of treatment that doesn't address the deeper issues impacting their fertility. Worse, men's health and sperm quality are often overlooked, despite being a significant factor in conception and healthy pregnancies. This leads to missed opportunities to resolve underlying issues, costing couples not only time and money but also their mental and emotional well-being. Meet Dr. Hanisha Patel, a Naturopathic Fertility Specialist who is into holistic fertility solutions. Through her "It Takes Two" program, she helps couples uncover the root causes of infertility by addressing obstacles to healing in mind, body, and spirit. Dr. Patel's approach incorporates thorough investigation, toxin removal, nourishment, and building resilience, guiding couples toward healthier pregnancies. With a proven track record of success, she empowers couples to take back control of their fertility journey. In this episode, Hanisha shows how a holistic method offers a comprehensive roadmap to fertility rather than relying solely on conventional treatments, treating both partners as active participants in the process. She shares how her approach has helped couples conceive naturally—even after years of failed interventions. Her program increases the likelihood of success by optimizing your overall health. By tackling infertility holistically, couples can achieve not just pregnancy but vibrant health and well-being for both themselves and their future children. "Creating generational health is to me the generational wealth."  - Hanisha Patel What you will learn from this episode: 04:07 - Her journey from studying pharmaceutical sciences to discovering the importance of addressing root causes of health issues rather than relying solely on medications 07:05 - The importance of addressing root causes of health issues, empowering patients to understand and trust their own bodies, and critically examining the pharmaceutical industry's focus on profits over long-term patient well-being 14:07 - Following her heart to pursue naturopathic medicine despite challenges and societal pressures 17:37 - How meditation and mindfulness have profoundly transformed her life and practice 27:52 - Prioritizing genuine inner peace and how she feels in her daily life over external appearances or social media perceptions 30:35 - Important thoughts on breaking away from societal beauty norms, and fostering self-acceptance and emotional well-being 38:29 - Her approach to holistic fertility support, emphasizing preconception health, addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being 46:19 - The transformative and healing potential of motherhood, advocating for self-care, inner child healing, and creating a supportive environment to foster personal growth alongside nurturing children 49:15 - Outlining her holistic fertility program [the four phases involved in it] 58:50 - How to reach Hanisha Connect with Hanisha Patel: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holistichanisha/ 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 If you enjoy the podcast, Would you please consider leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes in under 60 seconds? It brightens our day and helps us bring you incredible guests for top-notch content. Plus, I cherish reading every review! Click here to make a difference!  

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 If you enjoy the podcast, Would you please consider leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes in under 60 seconds? It brightens our day and helps us bring you incredible guests for top-notch content. Plus, I cherish reading every review! Click here to make a difference!  

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: 01:43 - The impact of weight and appearance on attraction, emphasizing self-acceptance and the role of external validation 06:06 - Emphasizing the importance of authenticity in weight loss and self-acceptance rather than conforming to inauthentic standards 15:25 - Advocating aligning with your authentic self to overcome fears and achieve lasting weight loss 17:16 -  How true attraction stems from how you feel about yourself, not external validation 22:35 - How cultivating self-awareness, confidence, and authenticity can transform relationships with food, and body image, and the importance of inner growth over external judgments 32:52 - Highlighting that attraction goes beyond looks, focusing on traits like intellect, experiences, and authenticity 35:56 - 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 If you enjoy the podcast, Would you please consider leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes in under 60 seconds? It brightens our day and helps us bring you incredible guests for top-notch content. Plus, I cherish reading every review! Click here to make a difference!

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 If you enjoy the podcast, Would you please consider leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes in under 60 seconds? It brightens our day and helps us bring you incredible guests for top-notch content. Plus, I cherish reading every review! Click here to make a difference!

Are you feeling stuck in a cycle of arguments, stress, and unmet emotional needs in your relationships? Do you find yourself constantly taking on responsibility for everything, leaving you exhausted and unfulfilled? What if the way you communicate is the key to breaking free and creating the harmony you've been craving? The truth is, many of us were programmed early in life to communicate in ways that serve us in professional settings but create challenges in our personal lives. Direct, task-focused communication may help you excel at work, but it often leaves relationships strained and emotional needs unmet. Without learning how to balance masculine and feminine communication styles, you may find yourself stuck in patterns of conflict, disconnection, and unhealthy coping mechanisms like stress eating or burnout. But the good thing is, you can transform these patterns by learning to communicate in ways that foster emotional connection and invite others to support you. Through a combination of self-awareness, emotional mastery, and a willingness to practice new habits, it's possible to create relationships that bring joy, ease, and fulfillment. Leslie's program offers tools, insights, and guidance to help you make lasting changes, empowering you to feel loved, understood, and at peace in your personal and professional life. "Consider that when we decide to be a different way and to tap into our feminine and to learn how to take better care of ourselves and ask for what we need, that gives other people the opportunity to come in and help you. And again, you'll start to receive those results that you didn't know that you could get before because you're doing things in a different way." - Leslie Thonton What you will learn from this episode: 01:43 - How addressing the root causes of food, body, and weight issues—including ineffective communication and unmanaged emotions—can help heal your relationship with food 04:35  - The importance of slowing down and addressing unspoken emotions and communication issues 06:37 - How early life programming shapes communication styles 14:19 - The transformative power of feminine communication 21:11 - How learning feminine communication can lead to healthier relationships and personal growth 24:25 - Inviting listeners to take actionable steps towards improving their health and mindset by  attending her holiday health retreat or booking a call to explore her coaching program  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 If you enjoy the podcast, Would you please consider leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes in under 60 seconds? It brightens our day and helps us bring you incredible guests for top-notch content. Plus, I cherish reading every review! Click here to make a difference!

Have you ever felt stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, whether in your relationships, health, or personal growth? Do you find yourself numbing emotions, whether through overeating, anger, or isolation, wondering why true fulfillment feels out of reach? You're not alone—many people struggle to break free from these invisible barriers. These patterns often stem from unresolved emotions, deeply ingrained beliefs, and life challenges that push us to the edge. When left unaddressed, they manifest in ways that hold us back—through strained relationships, self-sabotaging behaviors, or even physical health issues. It's a cycle that feels impossible to escape without the right tools, leaving many of us searching for answers in all the wrong places. Meet Michele Blumenthal, she is the Owner of M3: Mind and Motion with Michele, Certified Coach of Neuro Linguistic Programming, Practitioner of NLP, Hypnosis & Timeline Therapy, and CrossFit Level 1, Gymnastics & Nutrition Certified Coach. Michelle's story is a powerful example of finding calmness amidst the chaos. As a parent of a son battling addiction, she was forced to confront not just his struggles but her own emotional patterns that affected how she showed up for him and herself. Through neuro linguistic programming (NLP), emotional mastery, and hypnosis, Michelle learned to self-soothe, reframe limiting beliefs, and ultimately transform her life. Now, she empowers others to do the same—helping clients overcome their own barriers, heal emotionally, and build extraordinary lives. "Hypnosis is really just being in a relaxed state. That practice that I've done with my clients has been really transformative for them and something that they repeat for themselves often, which is really nice, and that they can learn how to self-soothe themselves." - Michelle Blumenthal What you will learn from this episode: 03:08 - Michele sharing her deeply personal journey and making significant life changes 09:44 - The heartbreaking struggles her son faced with mental health issues, including suicide attempts and substance use 11:12 - Intense challenges of navigating her son's addiction and overcoming them 15:40 - How finding support through Al-Anon and a specialized group called Other Parents Like Me provided her with the emotional connection and guidance she needed to navigate her son's recovery 21:11 - Opening up about how her personal growth and transformation stemmed from a combination of supportive communities, family therapy, NLP training, meditation, journaling, and ongoing personal development work 26:38 - Her journey from suppressing emotions and performing under immense stress to finding peace and connection through personal growth and transformative work 43:52 -  Personal growth and healing through NLP and emotional mastery, emphasizing its transformative impact on her life and her work 45:57 - How you can contact Michele 46:44 - Highlighting how Hypnosis empowers clients to self-soothe leading to transformative and repeatable self-regulation practices Connect with Michele Blumenthal: Website: https://m3mindmotion.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-davidorf-blumenthal-33722513/ 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 If you enjoy the podcast, Would you please consider leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes in under 60 seconds? It brightens our day and helps us bring you incredible guests for top-notch content. Plus, I cherish reading every review! Click here to make a difference!

Do you feel trapped in an endless cycle of food struggles, constantly thinking about eating, weight, and body image? Have past solutions worked temporarily but failed to address deeper, lingering issues? Know that the root of the problem may run deeper than you realize. Unresolved emotional wounds, past traumas, or limiting beliefs often drive these struggles. For many, these internal battles manifest as being constantly busy—using work, caregiving, or other distractions to avoid confronting deeper pain. This busyness not only keeps you stuck but also magnifies feelings of exhaustion, disconnection, and helplessness, especially during demanding times like the holidays. In this episode, Leslie sheds light on how addressing the emotional and psychological roots of food, weight, and busyness struggles can lead to lasting freedom and peace. She shares inspiring client stories, practical insights, and the importance of seeking support to break free from these cycles. Stop surviving and start thriving. "Once you can actually feel inside your nervous system peace, steady, stable, calm, happy in your life, that is when the blessings come in. If you are on the rat race and in the hamster wheel of constantly thinking about this and constantly go, go, go, and you know that it's an issue, listen to it, take action, get clarity on it so that you can get past it." - Leslie Thornton  What you will learn from this episode: 02:27 - Leslie explains how healing trauma and setting boundaries can break cycles of emotional eating and health struggles. 10:21 - Leslie explores how childhood trauma drives emotional eating and busyness, urging self-awareness and self-trust to break free and find balance 16:22 - How prioritizing self-healing and conscious growth transformed Leslie's life, encouraging others to trust the process of aligning with their authentic selves 21:37 - Leslie highlights the questions you need to ask yourself to dive deeper in order to get healthier 27:47 - The need to heal trauma, seek support, and take steps toward inner peace and freedom 33:34 - Leslie highlights the need for support to overcome food struggles and achieve lasting peace, sharing client successes and offering helpful resources 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 If you enjoy the podcast, Would you please consider leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes in under 60 seconds? It brightens our day and helps us bring you incredible guests for top-notch content. Plus, I cherish reading every review! Click here to make a difference!  

Many don't realize it, but a lot of people feel trapped in an exhausting cycle of dieting, overeating, and frustration. Despite countless weight-loss programs, restrictive diets, and even medical interventions, achieving long-term success often feels out of reach. This leaves individuals not just struggling with their weight but also battling self-doubt, shame, and a sense of hopelessness. The problem runs deeper than just food and weight; it's tied to unresolved emotions, societal pressures, and even family dynamics that keep individuals stuck. Temporary fixes, like pills or fad diets, may provide short-term results, but they fail to address the underlying causes of these struggles. Without the tools to heal these deeper issues, many find themselves back where they started, feeling even more disheartened. This is where Leslie Thornton's Hypnosis for Permanent Weight Loss offers a fresh perspective and actionable solutions. Through her proven approach, clients like the woman who lost 9.5 pounds in just eight weeks discover that true transformation begins by addressing emotions, developing self-awareness, and mastering food neutrality. Leslie's methods go beyond numbers on a scale—they help individuals reclaim their confidence, embrace their authentic selves, and find lasting freedom from the weight-loss struggle. "With all of my clients, I say, the weight loss is a side effect. It's a positive and happy side effect that we all want to actually pull the thread and heal the stuff underneath the surface." - Leslie Thornton What you will learn from this episode: 01:09 - Emphasizing Hypnosis as a powerful starting point alongside holistic emotional mastery to achieve sustainable weight loss and self-care 03:02 - Highlighting a client's transformative journey to food neutrality and deeper self-awareness even after 50 years of dieting 09:29 - How the Hypnosis program's tools and practices has helped achieved authentic happiness, emotional awareness, and a sense of control over a client's well-being 10:45 - Highlighting the program's unique, holistic approach to addressing stress, emotional connection, and self-care through personalized support and transformative tools 12:26 - Explaining how her program combines hypnosis, neuro linguistic programming, and emotional mastery to break the cycle of food and diet dependency 18:31 - Expounding on her comprehensive approach to permanent weight loss  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 If you enjoy the podcast, Would you please consider leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes in under 60 seconds? It brightens our day and helps us bring you incredible guests for top-notch content. Plus, I cherish reading every review! Click here to make a difference!

Emotional disconnection often lies at the heart of struggles with eating habits and overall well-being. Many individuals turn to food not just for sustenance but as a coping mechanism to navigate complex emotions—often without realizing the patterns ingrained by family dynamics and life experiences. This unconscious cycle can leave people feeling stuck, disconnected from their true selves, and unsure how to break free. The impact of these patterns goes beyond individual behavior, manifesting as generational habits rooted in unresolved emotions like sadness, anger, or fear. For many, societal stigmas and external judgments amplify the inner turmoil, turning mealtime into a battlefield of guilt and unmet needs. Without addressing the emotional core of these struggles, food becomes both a comfort and a source of shame, perpetuating a cycle that feels impossible to escape. As Sarah shares in this episode, finding clarity through quiet introspection and nurturing spiritual connection can be transformative. By exploring emotional triggers, family influences, and personal beliefs, she reveals how to cultivate resilience and self-awareness. Through techniques like mental sanctuary visualization and embracing traditions, individuals can rediscover joy, heal emotional wounds, and reframe their relationship with food and themselves. Meet Sarah Alysse Bobo, a Stress Management Consultant, Fitness Coach, Keynote Speaker & Wellness Event Organizer whose mission is to help companies cultivate a low stress environment for their employees so that they can attain a fuller life. With her individual clients, she works on finding SOULutions that optimize an unparalleled lifestyle: detoxing their lives (from ways to improving their gut health to making adjustments with their sleep habits). In addition, she is an injury prevention specialist having over 13 years of experience as a Trainer working with special populations particularly those who have undergone knee/ hip replacements, rotator cuff surgery as well as clients who want to improve their athletic performance.  Break free from emotional patterns and reconnect with your true self. Let's join Sarah in this transformative episode as she shares her journey of healing, resilience, and spiritual growth.  “What actually helped me was communication, movements, and then soulful spiritual healing.” - Sarah Alysse Bobo  What you will learn from this episode: 02:38 - Sarah shares her emotional eating struggles and overcoming it through therapy and nutritional education 06:15 - Reflecting on how her emotional eating emerged in her college days  08:16 - How unsolicited advice about weight loss can undermine one's progress and confidence and supporting her clients by exploring their motivations and uncovering underlying factors 10:38 - Expressing concern over the widespread use of Ozempic for weight loss 15:26 - The transformative power of communication, movement, and spiritual practices in healing 20:48 - Sharing her personal journey of overcoming alcohol dependency 27:41 - Enjoying being a new mother 28:34 - How embracing improvisation, creativity, and her musical theater background helped her cultivate emotional resilience, rediscover joy, and empower her clients to explore their passions and navigate life with openness and adaptability 39:45 - Observing her father's and extended family's emotional struggles and how it shaped her understanding of the deep connection between family dynamics, emotional health, and behavior 42:53 - Sharing how creating a mental sanctuary through visualization helped her find spiritual clarity and reconnect with her Jewish faith Valuable Resources: FREE mini-course: Start living stress free. Click here: https://www.livewellenhanceyou.com/mini-course Connect with Sarah Alysse Bobo: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahalyssebobo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahalyssecoaching/ Website:https://www.livewellenhanceyou.com More 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 If you enjoy the podcast, Would you please consider leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes in under 60 seconds? It brightens our day and helps us bring you incredible guests for top-notch content. Plus, I cherish reading every review! Click here to make a difference!  

Many of us find ourselves trapped in an exhausting cycle of losing weight only to gain it back, struggling with diets and exercise routines that feel unsustainable. Despite billions of dollars spent annually on weight-loss products, the success rate remains dismally low, with most people eventually falling off track. What's often overlooked is the underlying emotional struggle—stress, exhaustion, and self-judgment—that drives these patterns in the first place. This relentless focus on food and weight can lead to feelings of failure and frustration as people battle the same habits, again and again, only to end up back where they started. Traditional methods like restrictive diets and intense exercise can feel like punishment, adding more stress and shame to the process. Without addressing the emotional roots of these patterns, every setback becomes another reason to give up, reinforcing the belief that lasting change isn't possible. But what if there were a different approach—one that addresses the emotional triggers behind the cycle? By learning to identify and shift emotional responses, individuals can transform how they relate to food and body image. Hypnosis, combined with emotional mastery techniques, offers a path to break free from self-judgment and achieve sustainable, healthy habits rooted in self-acceptance and empowerment. "We're wasting billions of dollars. $74 billion in the US every single year goes to weight loss, supplements, products, systems, and the statistic is 95% of us will fall off track. I was part of that statistics. And so there's just the opportunity to change the complete mindset about the whole thing and say, how can I love myself through this process the most? What would feel like the most self-loving and caring action I could take that will bring me to a space of true health?" - Leslie M. Thornton What you will learn from this episode: 01:18 - Adopting a holistic, sustainable approach to self-care and health 2:39 - How emotional responses often drive the cycle of weight gain and loss and that mastering emotional regulation can help regain control over habits and avoid fluctuations in weight 06:55 - Sharing insights from her coaching, describing how emotional responses drive people toward eating habits that undermine their goals 12:34 - Explaining how self-judgment and negative thoughts, like feeling "lazy" or "not good enough," often trigger overeating or falling off track 15:53 - The need to release the pressure of perfection, view every health decision as a valuable learning experience, and approach their wellness journey with self-forgiveness and openness to the next chapter 20:20 - The importance of addressing the emotional roots of eating habits and encouraging a shift from restrictive diets to self-compassionate approach 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 If you enjoy the podcast, Would you please consider leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes in under 60 seconds? It brightens our day and helps us bring you incredible guests for top-notch content. Plus, I cherish reading every review! Click here to make a difference!  

In an image-driven world, many people feel trapped in cycles of emotional eating, self-criticism, and self-sabotaging habits. Habits like nail biting or overeating become part of an identity that reinforces shame and fear of failure. The more we cling to these labels, the more isolated and restricted we feel, unable to move forward. As each slip-up adds to the narrative of "I'm broken," it's easy to stay stuck in cycles of negative self-judgment. This mindset brings anxiety, harsh self-criticism, and often a sense of hopelessness. Even efforts toward change can feel like a never-ending battle against an enemy within, creating a life ruled by restriction rather than freedom. What if these struggles were actually guiding us to a path of growth? Leslie encourages that these habits can serve as signals to explore and address underlying beliefs and emotions. By shifting to a mindset of curiosity and self-compassion, we can transform these challenges into allies for personal freedom, fulfillment, and lasting change. "It's about getting healthier and better every day. It's not about just the end goal of being perfect." - Leslie Thornton What you will learn from this episode: 01:05 - Tackling the cycle of emotional eating and self-sabotage around food, body, and weight 08:40 - Expanding on the impact of labeling oneself with identities tied to perceived problems or addictions, such as food addiction or nail biting, and how this attachment reinforces the behavior 14:18 - Emphasizing the importance of adopting an empowering, growth-oriented mindset when addressing issues around food, body, and weight, as opposed to a mindset rooted in self-labeling and control 20:37 - Encouraging each one to make a conscious choice between control and growth in their approach to food, body, and self-identity 21:57 - Explaining a self-reflective approach to addressing habits, particularly with clients working through behaviors like nail biting or emotional eating 26:41 - Reframing behaviors not as problems to eradicate but as gentle nudges inviting one to explore underlying emotions, beliefs, and needs 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 If you enjoy the podcast, Would you please consider leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes in under 60 seconds? It brightens our day and helps us bring you incredible guests for top-notch content. Plus, I cherish reading every review! Click here to make a difference!  

Have you ever wondered why no matter how many diets you try, the results never seem to last? You might lose weight or feel more in control for a while, but the stress and temptation eventually creep back, pulling you into the same old cycles of yo-yo dieting, frustration, and self-blame. Many find themselves trapped in an endless loop of trying to improve their weight only to be met with the same disappointments. It's no wonder these cycles feel impossible to break. After all, most diet plans and weight loss programs focus solely on what you should or shouldn't eat, leaving out the most crucial factor: your emotional and mental relationship with food, body, and self. Without addressing these underlying issues, diets become temporary solutions, only masking the deeper emotional triggers and ingrained beliefs about food and self-worth that keep you stuck. Every time you try to rely on sheer willpower or ignore your own body's signals, you may only feel more disconnected, unfulfilled, and out of control. There's a better way to deal with this struggle—one that goes beyond the diet industry's focus on deprivation and restriction. Leslie's HEAL method is a holistic approach that aims to empower you to break free from this cycle once and for all. By guiding you to master your emotional responses, align your actions with what truly feels good, and build a sustainable, self-compassionate relationship with food and yourself, HEAL offers not just temporary relief but a path to lasting freedom from food and weight issues. "In my experience with working with clients, this is what happens. Once you learn how to say yes to yourself and learn how to listen to these actual truths within you, because no other diet plan is going to know who you are. Only you could know what feels right and doesn't feel right for you. And women specifically do better when they feel better."  - Leslie Thornton What you will learn from this episode: 01:10 - Brief overview of the HEAL method 02:10 - Hypnosis as the foundational element of the HEAL method 06:03 - Illustrating through a client example how unresolved emotions, self-criticism, and bottling up feelings often lead to emotional eating or overeating 11:21 - Delving into the "Emotional Mastery" stage of the HEAL method which is considered as the most transformative part 20:49 - Discussing the "Aligned, Authentic Action" phase of the HEAL method emphasizing the importance of tuning into one's current needs, lifestyle, and self-care preferences 28:16 - Explaining "Learning Lasting Self-Care," and encouraging to build a sustainable, self-compassionate mindset and authentic health practices 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 If you enjoy the podcast, Would you please consider leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes in under 60 seconds? It brightens our day and helps us bring you incredible guests for top-notch content. Plus, I cherish reading every review! Click here to make a difference!

Are you constantly struggling with food, body image, or weight, feeling like there's something wrong with you that needs fixing? Do you find yourself trapped in cycles of unhealthy habits, shame, and guilt, and unable to break free from them? If you've ever wondered why lasting change feels so out of reach, here's the truth--this problem is deeper than calories or scales—it's rooted in how we see ourselves. This constant self-criticism creates a mental and emotional burden that affects not just your body, but your entire life. The weight of judgment seeps into your relationships, your happiness, and even your family's well-being. You may find yourself disconnected from joy, fearful of your own emotions, and living a life that feels less than fulfilling. And without addressing the underlying causes, this cycle will continue, leaving you feeling stuck and exhausted. But there's a holistic way to deal with this one. The HEAL method offers a path not to fix you, but to help you rediscover the whole, complete person you've always been. By shifting your mindset and healing your emotional wounds, you can transform your health, relationships, and overall sense of joy. This journey isn't about perfection—it's about unlocking your potential to live a vibrant, fulfilling life that's rooted in happiness and freedom. "If we keep thinking it's just calories in and calories out and following rigid rules, we're getting unhealthier. It's backfiring, it's not working. It's a huge problem in our society. Health is about freedom. It's about freedom to enjoy life's moments, eat the cake at the party, and the barbecue on the 4th of July without guilt. It's the guilt that's killing us. It's the shame that's killing us. It's not the food." - Leslie Thornton What you will learn from this episode: 03:28 - First of the four phases of the HEAL method: Hypnosis and its benefits 05:21 - Second phase: Emotional mastery, its purpose and benefits 06:37 - The third phase: Aligned authentic actions and the things you'll learn in this phase 08:07 - Introducing the fourth part of the HEAL method: Learn lasting self-care, the three key things you'll learn and its benefits 08:37 -   "HEAL Method"  and how it addresses emotional eating and subconscious beliefs through holistic approach rather than relying on temporary tactics like calorie counting or trendy diets 11:51 - Explaining the deeper emotional and mental aspects behind weight struggles 17:13 - Reflecting on the regrets of the dying, emphasizing that many people live according to others' expectations rather than staying true to themselves 21:42 - How true health is not about being skinny, but about feeling good in all aspects of life 26:45 - Leslie sharing how her true fulfillment comes from seeing people courageously take action and implement the lessons to transform themselves and their families 30:06 - Emphasizing how the HEAL method is not about fixing people but about helping them realize their inherent worth and guiding them to uncover the best version of themselves 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 If you enjoy the podcast, Would you please consider leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes in under 60 seconds? It brightens our day and helps us bring you incredible guests for top-notch content. Plus, I cherish reading every review! Click here to make a difference!

Are you a busy mom struggling to find balance between parenting, work, and self-care? Do you feel overwhelmed, constantly putting everyone else's needs before your own, only to feel exhausted and emotionally drained? It's a familiar challenge for so many mothers, juggling the roles of caring for one's personal, family life, and career.  Meet Krista H., an HPWL graduate, who knows exactly how it feels to be in that space. In today's podcast, she shares her journey of emotional transformation—learning to validate her own feelings, connect more deeply with her children and spouse, and find peace in the small, everyday moments. Krista proves that even with a busy schedule, moms can reclaim control over their emotional well-being and, in turn, become more present, empowered, and free. Find out how you, too, can make this shift. Discover how Krista did it—and how you can, too! "Even though the program itself is over, whatever we've completed, we're continuing to extend the things that I've learned into now. It's never going to be the right time. You're never going to have all the money that you wish that you had. And so with what you do have at this moment, I feel like it's worth doing it. Because, then, you can keep reaping the benefits." - Krista H. What you will learn from this episode: 01:08 - Krista sharing her journey of losing her sense of identity after leaving her career and enduring personal traumas, which led her to seek support through the Hypnosis for Permanent Weight Loss program 04:03 - The turning point where she realized she needed to make a change to improve her well-being for both herself and her family 07:10 - Recognizing the necessity of prioritizing her own well-being despite the difficulty of asking for time for herself and sacrificing family routines 08:51 - What makes the Hypnosis program different from the previous experiences with various forms of therapy 11:41 - How real transformation comes from learning to connect with and feel your emotions, rather than just intellectualizing them 13:05 - The need to truly work through your emotions instead of just trying to "fix" them 16:27 - Describing how releasing deeply held emotions brought Krista a sense of freedom and lightness 20:17 - Number one lesson from the Hypnosis program: Her struggles with food and body image were never truly about the food itself but were driven by deeper emotional issues. 23:58 - What working through her emotions and finding alignment gifted her with 27:46 - How she is more aware of her children's emotions and giving them space and validation even with the challenges of parenting 31:12 - Krista's encouraging words to everyone who is going through the same situation as hers 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 If you enjoy the podcast, Would you please consider leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes in under 60 seconds? It brightens our day and helps us bring you incredible guests for top-notch content. Plus, I cherish reading every review! Click here to make a difference!

Have you ever felt like you're constantly striving but still not feeling aligned with who you truly are? Whether it's your body image, your relationships, or your overall sense of self-worth, many people find themselves stuck in a cycle of self-criticism and external validation. As women especially, we've been conditioned to meet certain standards, often neglecting our own needs and desires in the process. But what happens when we don't give ourselves permission to be authentic, and how does that impact our health and happiness? Suppressing your true self can lead to more than just emotional discomfort—it can take a toll on your physical well-being. When we prioritize others' expectations over our own needs, we can find ourselves disconnected, not only from those around us but from our own bodies. This disconnection can affect our relationships, self-confidence, and even contribute to unhealthy behaviors like emotional eating. Worse, long-term suppression of emotions and lack of self-expression can lead to chronic stress, which may result in serious health issues. Without addressing this disconnect, the cycle continues, leaving us feeling stuck and powerless.  Tess's journey is a testament to how a disconnected life makes herself disempowered. But once she learned to embrace her authentic self and changed her mindset, that became a gamechanger for her and that's when her healing happened. And that healing starts with permission—permission to be yourself, to explore your emotions, and to live in alignment with your true desires. Hypnosis can be a powerful tool in achieving this empowerment, helping you access the deeper layers of your mind to reprogram limiting beliefs and break free from old patterns. By taking ownership of your emotional health, setting boundaries, and exploring methods like hypnosis, you can rewrite the way you engage with yourself and others. Tune in to today's episode with Tess and learn how giving yourself this permission and utilizing tools like hypnosis can lead to lasting empowerment and authentic self-love. "It's amazing how our lives would change when we give ourselves permission, permission to explore the feeling, permission to dive deep, permission to eat if you are hungry, permission to wear that outfit because you like it. It's the overarching surprise element for empowering myself." - Tess What you will learn from this episode: 01:51 - Tess's transformative journey from feeling isolated and frustrated with weight struggles to finding empowerment, self-acceptance, and emotional healing 12:57 - Admitting her fear of failure and feelings of disempowerment but ultimately trusting the coach to guide her through the process 14:44 - Encouraging others to explore their fear of failure as the program helps shift that mindset and focus on internal growth rather than fear of failure 19:54 - How her insecurities during menopause affected her intimacy and self-perception and realizing that her negative self-image did not reflect how her partner viewed her 25:55 -Sharing a crucial part of healing and reclaiming self-confidence 30:23 - The way we engage with ourselves influences how others interact with us, emphasizing the importance of self-love, setting boundaries, and healing from within 32:20 - Sharing the most beautiful surprise from the program: Empowerment that came from giving herself permission to explore her feelings, embrace her desires, and rediscover her true self beyond external factors like weight 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 If you enjoy the podcast, Would you please consider leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes in under 60 seconds? It brightens our day and helps us bring you incredible guests for top-notch content. Plus, I cherish reading every review! Click here to make a difference!  

Have you ever wondered why so many women struggle to find lasting fulfillment, even when they seem to be doing everything right? Despite investing in themselves and their careers, many still feel disconnected, stuck, or afraid to fully embrace their desires. They've been conditioned to avoid discomfort, unknowingly holding back from true transformation. The result is a life lived half-heartedly, where joy feels out of reach. Jessica, our guest, understands this struggle all too well. After years of trauma and healing, she discovered that real joy can only be experienced when we lean into temporary pain. By avoiding these difficult emotions, women miss the opportunity for growth and empowerment. The fear of discomfort keeps them from realizing their full potential, both personally and professionally. The key to unlocking lasting transformation lies in embracing vulnerability, confronting limiting beliefs, and allowing pain to flow through. Jessica shares how this courageous process allowed her to achieve new heights in her business and life. Today, she's on a mission to help other women experience the same transformation by creating a safe space for connection, growth, and expansion. Jessica Papineau has spent 25 years in the fashion industry, teaching women how to use fashion to serve their purpose, boost their confidence, and elevate their image. She has styled hundreds of women, from moms struggling to dress their postpartum bodies, to businesswomen seeking to level up in their careers, to seven-figure entrepreneurs, executives for billion-dollar global brands, online influencers with millions of followers, and professionals in the entertainment, sports, and music industries. A thought leader in fashion styling, her insights have been featured in various print publications and media outlets. She regularly partners with nonprofit organizations such as the Tidewell Foundation and SPARCC to donate high-end clothes and provide hope to people in need. In this episode, Jessica shares how leaning into temporary pain allowed her to experience true joy and personal transformation. She emphasizes that facing discomfort head-on helps overcome self-limiting beliefs and fosters growth. By embracing her fears she discovered the power and confidence to perform at her best. "The woman that says I'm gonna do it when..., they don't take the action first. So then what happens is nothing changes. And then when they do end up making the change, they make the change because they were literally brought to their knees. But what if we get curious and start to make those changes and take those actions before we actually felt ready to do so? How can that start transforming our lives now as opposed to waiting until we feel ready?" - Jessica Papineau What you will learn from this episode: 03:42 - Sharing a deeply personal and inspiring story of her journey from a humble, unconventional upbringing to becoming a stylist and empowering women 18:40 - Rediscovering her passion and building a successful business of empowering women to focus on their best features rather than what they dislike 26:40 - Discussing the core issue she helps women address: feelings of unworthiness 35:31 - The importance of having a safe space to share personal fears, anxieties, and shame, particularly around body image and food 37:56 - Emphasizing the importance of investing in oneself, noting that personal transformation isn't a quick fix but a lifelong journey 46:45 - Overcoming limiting beliefs and taking bold action to pursue one's dreams 56:05 - How trusting one's desires and energy opens doors to personal and professional growth 59:12 - Focusing on how building deep, meaningful connections with like-minded women transforms one's personal and professional life 01:04:13 - Explaining the structure and offerings of her newly launched app, which provides three tiers of membership for women 01:11:47 - The importance of fully embracing temporary pain to experience true joy Connect with Jessica Papineau: Website:https://csjstyling.com/about/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thejessicapapineau/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/customizedstylingbyjessica TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@thejessicapapineau LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-papineau-45482725/ 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 If you enjoy the podcast, Would you please consider leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes in under 60 seconds? It brightens our day and helps us bring you incredible guests for top-notch content. Plus, I cherish reading every review! Click here to make a difference!

Are you feeling like everything that once worked for you is suddenly ineffective? Many women experience this unsettling shift as they enter perimenopause and menopause, finding that their usual approaches to diet, exercise, sleep, and even emotional well-being no longer deliver the same results. This period of transition can be disorienting, marked by unexplained weight gain, anxiety, mood swings, and a loss of identity. The changes in your body and mind may leave you feeling powerless and frustrated, like you're losing control of the life you once knew. But what if these challenges were not obstacles but opportunities? Today's episode explores how embracing this new chapter with the right support and strategies can lead to greater self-discovery, fulfillment, and well-being.  Our guest, Torild Boe has a mission to support women who are juggling increased responsibilities at home and at work. The combination of sleep deprivation, hormonal changes, and career pressures can create "The Perfect Storm", leading to anxiety and overwhelm. Hence, it's crucial to prioritize self-care to avoid burnout. She believes that the key to thriving in midlife is regaining control and reconnecting with what truly ignites your passion and purpose.  In this episode, Torild shares how understanding your body's changing needs, along with practices like breath work, mindfulness, and coaching, can help you not only navigate but thrive during this phase. By reframing these changes as part of your evolution and investing in yourself, you can rediscover who you truly are and set the stage for a vibrant, empowered postmenopausal life. "And not to say that everybody experiences this, but one in three women here in the UK find that these are debilitating symptoms[perimenopause] and it has an impact outside of the home, but also of course in the home and then in relationships. I feel that we are made aware and we are prepared so that we know how we can best support ourselves and those around us." - Torild Boe What you will learn from this episode: 05:11 - Sharing her personal journey through midlife challenges, a separation from her husband, and balancing the demands of a career and motherhood 10:21 - Discussing how many women experience significant psychological symptoms during perimenopause which can contribute to relationship conflicts and even divorce 13:28 - How life stressors, such as divorce or caring for aging parents, can exacerbate menopausal symptoms making them more intense 15:17 - Menopause as a pivotal time for personal growth, self-discovery, and spiritual connection 17:55 - Going through a divorce during menopause highlighting the importance of mourning the past and accepting change 23:18 - Seeing that these challenges allowed her to reclaim her sense of self 27:57 - The importance of not falling into victimhood even during difficult transitions such as divorce and menopause 33:17 -  The need to reconnect with the body through practices like breath work, movement, and mindfulness during menopause and other transitional periods 36:57 - Acknowledging a temporary dip in emotional and mental well-being before reaching a more fulfilling state 38:39 - The need to evolve one's habits and practices to better align with one's current needs and goals 39:32 - What foods you can eat during menopause 40:37 - Her previous work before transitioning to her current role Connect with Torild Boe: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/torild-boe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/torild.boe/ Website: https://www.torildboe.com/ 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 If you enjoy the podcast, Would you please consider leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes in under 60 seconds? It brightens our day and helps us bring you incredible guests for top-notch content. Plus, I cherish reading every review! Click here to make a difference!

Why do millions of people embark on weight loss journeys each year, only to find themselves back where they started—or worse off—within months? It's a vicious cycle: the initial thrill of dropping pounds, the dopamine rush of seeing the scale go down, followed by the inevitable slip-up, emotional eating, and weight regain. Why does this keep happening? The weight loss industry rakes in billions of dollars by selling quick fixes and diet plans, yet 95% of people gain the weight back.  The problem isn't your lack of willpower, self-discipline, or even your metabolism. It's not even the diets themselves. The real issue lies beneath the surface: an unaddressed emotional and psychological struggle that no diet can fix. In this episode, we'll uncover the biggest lie the weight loss industry doesn't want you to know and explore a holistic, sustainable approach to breaking free from the cycle of yo-yo dieting and finding true, lasting freedom with your body and food. "The weight loss industry does not want you to know this. They want you to keep giving them money. Weight Watchers knows that people come back year after year. They wait for you to come back year after year. They give you promotions to make it easy for you to come back year after year. They got scared when people found the ozempic and the GLP-1 drugs and now they've added that in because they're not caring about the business. They're not caring about you actually healing what's at the root." - Leslie Thornton What you will learn from this episode: 00:39 - Leslie sharing her journey into overcoming the exhausting cycle of dieting and obsession with food and body image 06:15 - Explaining the unresolved emotional and psychological triggers that cause food issues using a metaphor of a lake 14:16 - Highlighting how true freedom from a vicious cycle comes from developing emotional mastery and not relying on food or diets 19:34 - How it is not a weight problem but an emotional problem and introducing the 'Fast Track to Freedom' program that helps people develop the tools to manage their emotions and change their thinking 25:01 - Sharing how many of her clients have expressed regret about not discovering her approach earlier emphasizing the transformative potential of what she advocates 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 If you enjoy the podcast, Would you please consider leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes in under 60 seconds? It brightens our day and helps us bring you incredible guests for top-notch content. Plus, I cherish reading every review! Click here to make a difference!  

Are you tired of the endless cycle of dieting, where every plan promises results but leaves you feeling more disconnected from your body and trapped in a cycle of guilt and frustration? The struggle with food, body image, and weight can feel like a never-ending battle, consuming your thoughts and energy. You've likely tried every quick fix out there, only to find yourself stuck in the same place, weighed down by the emotional toll that comes with each attempt. This constant focus on weight loss can create a sense of desperation, leading to feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt. The fear of judgment, the pressure to conform to societal standards, and the emotional baggage tied to your body can leave you feeling overwhelmed and hopeless. It's easy to believe that if you could just find the right diet or exercise plan, everything would fall into place. But deep down, you know the problem runs much deeper than the number on the scale. In this episode, Leslie introduces a transformative approach that goes beyond surface-level solutions. By addressing the emotional and spiritual aspects underlying your relationship with food and body, Leslie guides you toward true freedom. This is not just about losing weight—it's about breaking free from the mental and emotional chains that keep you stuck, and discovering a path to holistic health and self-acceptance. Through personal breakthrough sessions, group support, and healthy Hypnosis, you can finally begin to heal from the inside out and step into a life that feels authentic, empowered, and liberated from the obsession with weight. "Not the thing to ignore or slap a bandaid on with a diet, but to actually holistically take action on it and take it seriously because your survival and your health and your longevity and being able to be with your kids forever and whatever, is really depending on you having a cleared out emotional system and dealing with life powerfully versus numbing it away." - Leslie Thornton What you will learn from this episode: 00:56 - The exhausting cycle of weight obsession and how it often stems from anxiety or trauma 03:39 - The spiritual aspect of her weight loss coaching, emphasizing the importance of non-attachment, a concept she relates to Buddhism 09:53 - Diets as a false safety structure and that true healing involves letting go of these safety nets 13:12 - How issues with food, body image, money, or relationships, are signals from the soul of a deeper unconscious barriers that need healing for personal growth 19:18 - Quieting the negative self-talk and advocating for hypnosis and emotional mastery to create space for self-awareness and healing 30:34 - Leslie's perspective on the importance of embracing one's desires, whether related to food, money, or personal goals, as a path to true freedom and non-attachment 39:44 - Sharing updates on her work, emphasizing her enthusiasm for offering personal breakthrough sessions 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 If you enjoy the podcast, Would you please consider leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes in under 60 seconds? It brightens our day and helps us bring you incredible guests for top-notch content. Plus, I cherish reading every review! Click here to make a difference!

Many businesswomen and entrepreneurs face a common yet often overlooked struggle that is, the challenge of managing their weight while juggling demanding careers. The relentless pursuit of success, driven by the pressures of high performance, often leads to burnout and unhealthy habits. This lifestyle, combined with societal expectations, can create a toxic cycle of stress and emotional eating, making weight loss feel like an impossible goal. In this episode, Leslie sheds light on why traditional dieting methods fail to deliver lasting results for ambitious women. She explores the pitfalls of relying solely on restrictive diets or quick fixes like medication, which may offer temporary relief but often lead to weight regain and further frustration. The episode highlights the emotional and psychological factors, often rooted in childhood, that contribute to this ongoing battle with food, body, and weight. The solution lies in a holistic approach that balances masculine, goal-oriented energy with feminine intuition and self-care. Leslie shares insights from her Hypnosis for Permanent Weight Loss program, emphasizing the importance of healing past traumas, listening to your body's needs, and making subtle, sustainable changes. By aligning your health goals with your personal values and strengths, you can achieve lasting weight loss and reclaim a sense of balance and fulfillment in your life. "I want to educate you on why highly driven and successful people in business, why do they sometimes have these problems? Why do they end up having the problems that lead to the poor health outcomes? So we need to talk about your upbringing in order to really shine the light on that and, yeah, a lot of that of what was going on in the background in those early years when your unconscious mind was being primed to become who you are today, which we celebrate who you are today, especially if you're listening as a powerful leader, an entrepreneur business person." - Leslie Thornton What you will learn from this episode: 00:01 - Leslie's personal journey of overcoming food and weight obsession, offering insights into how Hypnosis can help others achieve lasting freedom from these struggles  04:28 - Discussing the common challenges busy professionals face in maintaining a healthy lifestyle 09:07 - How environments with high expectations can foster success but also contribute to issues like perfectionism and emotional eating 13:09 - Lack of emotional support in childhood as causing difficulties in forming deep relationships and managing emotions 16:07 - How a fear of failure can drive individuals to push themselves relentlessly, leading to high stress and health issues 20:01 - Economic hardship as one reason that drives individuals to focus intensely on financial success, often at the expense of work-life balance and personal fulfillment 22:04 - FREE masterclass alert 24:11 - The importance of aligning one's career and life with personal strengths for true fulfillment, rather than basing solely on financial gain 27:00 - Insights on the limitations of traditional weight loss and the importance of a balanced approach that combines both masculine (goal-oriented) and feminine (intuitive) energies 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 If you enjoy the podcast, Would you please consider leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes in under 60 seconds? It brightens our day and helps us bring you incredible guests for top-notch content. Plus, I cherish reading every review! Click here to make a difference!  

Do you ever feel like no matter how hard you work or plan, true financial freedom remains just out of reach? This elusive sense of security can weigh heavily, creating stress and anxiety as you navigate life's challenges. Often, the pressure to meet financial goals can feel overwhelming, leading to a cycle of worry and frustration. In this episode, Leslie shares that the real "money code" is not about dollars and cents but about aligning with positive energy and taking action on what feels good and right for you. By identifying and transforming negative energy in various areas of life—whether it's relationships, environment, or inner peace—you can unlock true abundance and happiness. She shares her personal journey and offers insights into how focusing on positive energy and following your desires can lead to a fulfilling and awesome life, regardless of financial constraints. "If your only commitment is to surround yourself with positive good energy and just consistently make an inventory on what doesn't feel good, and then taking action on clearing out that energy, whether it's getting support from a coach or it's just doing something that you don't wanna do that feels hard and trusting that it's just about what's gonna make you feel good is the answer and access to everything you want, like literally the code." - Leslie Thornton What you will learn from this episode: 01:01 - Sharing a personal success story about achieving a significant breakthrough 02:18 - Describing her expertise in coaching methods and announcing an apprenticeship program for aspiring coaches to learn how to become transformational coaches 03:58 - The significance of following this energetic spark when choosing mentors and coaches, as it has consistently guided leslie toward the right opportunities and transformations 08:21 - Trusting one's desires and taking risks can lead to personal growth and fulfillment 09:57 - Leslie's journey of personal and business transformation, which began with giving in to her desire and hiring a coach to support her healing and growth  13:53 - Focusing on healing and transforming areas of life that feel bad, using resources like coaching and self-reflection to foster positive energy and a sense of wholeness 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 If you enjoy the podcast, Would you please consider leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes in under 60 seconds? It brightens our day and helps us bring you incredible guests for top-notch content. Plus, I cherish reading every review! Click here to make a difference!

Have you ever found yourself trapped in a cycle of self-doubt and fear, wondering if you're truly capable of pursuing your passions or starting that dream project? It's a common dilemma, especially in high-pressure careers where perfectionism often takes the reins. Many of us find themselves held back by the fear of making mistakes or failing, leading to feelings of regret and unfulfilled potential. This hesitation not only affects professional growth but can also seep into personal well-being, causing stress and anxiety. The challenge is compounded by societal pressures to maintain an image of success, leaving little room for vulnerability or experimentation. This fear of failure can be paralyzing, preventing one from taking the crucial first steps toward one's goals. The constant pressure to meet expectations can result in a life of missed opportunities and unfulfilled dreams, leaving many to wonder, "What if?" But what if embracing imperfection and tackling fears one step at a time could lead to a life of fulfillment and happiness?  Dr. Eric Block is a full-time practicing dentist in Acton, Massachusetts, who owns Acton Dental Associates. He graduated from the Nova Southeastern College of Dental Medicine in 2002 and completed a two-year Implantology Residency at Boston University in 2004. He is certified by the American Association of Dental Boards for continuing education. He is the Co-founder of the International Academy of Dental Life Coaches or IADLC.com.  He is a Wellness Ambassador to the American Dental Association and the Former Chairman of the Massachusetts Dental Society's Health and Wellness CommitteeHe is a member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine and The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He hosts the Stress-Free Dentist podcast show and Facebook group.  He hosts the Massachusetts Dental Society's Podcast, The Fourth Molar: Beyond Wisdom.  He is the author of a series of non-fiction and children's books, which can be found on amazon.com/author/ericblock.He is a fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and a former instructor at Boston University's Department of Implantology. He is also a fellow in The American Academy of Dental Sciences, International College of Dentists, and International Academy of Dental Facial Esthetics. In this episode, Dr. Eric helps us explore how acknowledging and addressing fears, rather than avoiding them, can pave the way for personal and professional growth. He shares his journey of overcoming fear, learning to say no, and following his passions, offering insights and practical advice on how to live a life aligned with your true self. By taking action now and embracing the inevitable mistakes along the way, you can create a legacy of authenticity and inspire others to do the same. Join us as we delve into how we can conquer fear and live a life without regrets. "I recommend trying new things and being quick. And if things don't work out, you pivot. To not have that fear of whether you're thinking about starting up an organization or a business. Try it; if it doesn't work out, at least you tried, than to live with regret." - Eric block What you will learn from this episode: 03:28 - Eric sharing his personal journey of overcoming burnout and stress as a practicing dentist [shifting focus from negative to positive] 08:41 - Experiencing burnout and finding his way back to a fulfilling career [highlighting the importance of introspection and seeking help when dealing with burnout] 11:19 - How the combination of therapy and medication gives him a reduction in his focus on negativity 14:46 - Eric's key lesson he learned from therapy: the importance of saying no.  17:53 - Reducing anxiety and allowing professionals to handle situations with more grace and confidence 22:17 - Discussing the importance of acknowledging and embracing imperfections [coaching and getting support helps] 25:29 - Addressing recurring emotional triggers and taking proactive steps to manage them 28:41 - Taking action on one's passions and not letting fear hold you back 32:35 - Check out Eric's nonfiction and children's books: http://amazon.com/author/ericblock Connect with Dr. Eric Block: Email Address: eric@thestressfreedentist.com Website: https://www.thestressfreedentist.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.co/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thestressfreedentist LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-block-dmd-cags-ficoi-ficd-faads-16602a15/ 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 If you enjoy the podcast, Would you please consider leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes in under 60 seconds? 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Despite the countless diets and weight loss plans, the mental and emotional turmoil associated with food and body image remains unresolved for many. The real issue lies not in the food itself but in the deeper, often hidden emotional and psychological wounds that drive unhealthy eating behaviors. These underlying issues are like the submerged part of an iceberg—vast and largely unseen, yet crucial to understand and heal. Ignoring these deeper problems perpetuates a cycle of temporary fixes and long-term dissatisfaction. In this episode, we dive into Anita Johnston's "Eating in the Light of the Moon," a book that uses powerful metaphors to shed light on the complex relationship between food and emotions. By exploring stories like 'the log in the river', 'the red herring', 'the woman in the moon', 'the peasant quest', 'the princess and the pea', and 'the iceberg', we reveal how diet mentality distracts from true healing. Through these metaphors, we learn the importance of connecting with our inner wisdom and addressing the real issues beneath the surface. Join us as we uncover the path to true food freedom, where emotional mastery and self-empowerment replace the constant battle with diet mentality. By listening to this episode, you'll gain valuable insights and practical tools to start your journey toward a healthier, more fulfilling relationship with food and yourself. "These stories and metaphors serve as powerful tools to help the reader understand and relate to their experiences with eating disorders, encouraging a deeper exploration of their emotions and fostering a path to recovery." - Leslie Thornton What you will learn from this episode: 00:01 - Insights from the book "Eating in the Light of the Moon" by Anita Johnston which delves into the psychological and emotional dimensions of eating disorders and unhealthy relationship with food 05:40 - How to truly heal: Listening to not just what you say but focusing on the pattern that goes inside your brain 06:53 - Advocating for intuitive eating as a key component of healing 07:59 - Focusing on the concept of self-discovery and healing as integral to transforming one's relationship with food and oneself 09:32 - Building community and the need to seek support from others 11:18 - Discussing the first metaphor, 'the log in the river' 14:09 - Talking about the metaphor of 'the red herring' 18:00 - What does the metaphor 'woman in the moon' illustrate  20:03 - 'Peasant quest': What does this metaphor represent 21:16 - 'The princess and the pea' and what this reveals about the food and body weight issues 22:07 - Understanding this 'metaphor of the iceberg'  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 If you enjoy the podcast, Would you please consider leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes in under 60 seconds? It brightens our day and helps us bring you incredible guests for top-notch content. Plus, I cherish reading every review! Click here to make a difference!