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/

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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
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• Email: [email protected]

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

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

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

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

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

What you will learn from this episode:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Valuable Resources:

• Free Monthly Hypnosis for Weight Loss Session

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

Connect With Leslie Thornton:

• Book A Clarity Call
• Free 2 Hour Masterclass—How I Lost Weight Permanently and Stopped Stress Eating without Dieting or Strenuous Exercise
• Website
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• LinkedIn
• Email: [email protected]

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

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

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

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

What you will learn from this episode:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Valuable Resources:

• Free Monthly Hypnosis for Weight Loss Session

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

Connect With Leslie Thornton:

• Book A Clarity Call
• Free 2 Hour Masterclass—How I Lost Weight Permanently and Stopped Stress Eating without Dieting or Strenuous Exercise
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• Email: [email protected]

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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
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• Email: [email protected]

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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
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• Email: [email protected]

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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
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• Email: [email protected]

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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

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• LinkedIn

• Email: [email protected]

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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
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• LinkedIn
• Email: [email protected]

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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
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• LinkedIn
• Email: [email protected]

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