Are you tired of dating that only leaves you feeling drained and unfulfilled? Why does modern dating so often feel like a game where you're forced to choose between independence and intimacy? Are you unknowingly repeating the patterns that ruin relationships before they even start? How can you find a partnership that lets you be fully yourself while nurturing a loving bond?

Dating can be challenging, especially when emotional immaturity, red flags, and unhealthy dynamics get in the way. Too often, we lose ourselves in relationships—sacrificing our needs, ignoring warning signs, or trying to conform to societal pressures that don't align with our own desires and values. This cycle leaves many feeling disconnected, anxious, and doubtful about whether a truly healthy and loving relationship is even possible.

The truth is: you can date the right way without losing yourself. In this episode, Annette James shares practical insights on cultivating emotional maturity, embracing your feminine energy, and identifying healthy relationship dynamics. From spotting red flags to manifesting the right partnership, she equips you with the tools to create unity and independence in your love life. If you're ready for a new path in dating—one that celebrates your authenticity—this episode is a must-listen!

" Unity and independence—it just sounds like I made it up but it's actually a thing. There's a closeness with what I had before, we're not together all the time; and it's wonderful." - Annette James

What you will learn from this episode:

03:38 - Annette sharing her background

07:54 - Manifesting a healthy relationship and making the most of one's feminine energy

15:10 - A dating belief and experience that's not weight dependent

16:35 - What you do wrong in dating that's ruining your relationship ( why feeling your feelings is also important )

25:15 - Mistakes in dating that not many recognize in the early part of dating ( and women versus men's dynamics when it comes to dating )

30:06 - How to go for an emotionally mature man

45:30 - Spotting dating red flags and finding the kind of partnership that you want

51:40 - How to have an emotionally mature relationship ( and the importance of doing the work to rewire your mind )

56:57 - Unity and independence is possible

59:42 - Caregiving aging parents from an emotionally mature and loving place

01:03:18 - Impact without effort

01:09:03 - Annette's inspiring words

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

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Are you stuck in the endless cycle of weight loss and gain? Why does it feel like no matter how many diets, workouts, or trends you try, the results don't last? Is food controlling your life, leaving you feeling powerless and trapped in shame? What if the problem isn't what you eat, but the underlying issues you've never addressed?

We all know the frustration: rigid diets, obsessive calorie counting, and unsustainable quick fixes that only lead to disappointment. Your emotions and unresolved issues—like unhealthy relationships, past traumas, or even grief—fuel the patterns keeping you stuck. Pair that with today's world of addictive, processed foods, and it feels impossible to break free. The longer you suppress these real issues, the more toxic the cycle becomes, draining your joy and peace.

But here's the truth: freedom is within reach. In this episode, Leslie Thornton sheds light on how to take a radical approach by identifying and healing the root cause of your struggles with food and weight. Discover how to rewire your thinking, overcome those deeply embedded triggers, and claim the peace you deserve. Leslie shares inspiring client breakthroughs and guides you toward long-term happiness, balance, and—yes—true, lasting freedom from the weight.

"If you want to chase weight loss for good and permanently, you have to put yourself first and intentionally take the time to heal this( food and weight issues) at the root." - Leslie Thornton

What you will learn from this episode:

04:14 - Most addictive substances more than drugs that worsen your food and weight issues

13:50 - How relationship issues wreak havoc on your food, weight, and body issues

17:00 - Rewiring your brain to take out all the drama that's been there for years and create space for freedom and peace

19:50- What joy feels like when you do the work and take action for yourself

21:16 - Client's wins that they never expected

26:34 - Recognizing triggers and facing it maturely

30:50 - Understanding the pattern of those who are attached to getting things happen versus those who manifest

38:40 - What grief is like when you don't know how to navigate it and lessons from its consequences

43:00 - How much more are you going to chase that goal that keeps you disillusioned

45:54 - What one week looks like working on your triggers with Leslie's program to create long-term 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: [email protected]

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Have you ever wondered why traditional weight loss methods, like restrictive diets, so often fail to bring long-term results? Why do so many of us struggle with emotional eating, self-sabotage, and reconnecting with our bodies despite trying every diet under the sun? And most importantly—how do you truly know when it's time to pivot toward a more permanent, transformative approach to weight loss?

The truth is, the problem goes far beyond what you're eating or how much you're exercising. Years—sometimes decades—of emotional programming, societal expectations, and unhealthy relationships with food can sabotage even your best efforts. Restrictive diets may shed pounds temporarily, but the underlying issues remain untouched, leading to cycles of shame, guilt, and frustration. The deeper issue lies within—our inability to address old wounds, trust our intuition, and break free from the emotional chains holding us back from genuine self-love and empowerment.

In this episode, Leslie shares not only her own journey but also the inspiring stories of her clients who have achieved lasting transformation through coaching and self-awareness. She highlights how discovering clarity, following your intuition, and taking empowered actions can pave the way for a healthier and more authentic relationship with food and yourself. If you're ready to leave the restrictions behind and embrace a holistic approach to weight loss, it may just be time to take that first step toward healing from within.

"What is the key that's going to turn the entire thing in a place that you have not been able to see? Because awareness alone is not enough to heal this. You have to take action outside of your comfort zone. You have to do something a whole different way, and it can be fun and exciting to get that because then there's just so much freedom right on the other side." - Leslie Thornton

What you will learn from this episode:

01:32 - Family programming, emotional roots of food struggles, and readiness for transformational work

06:00 - Sharing client stories about timing, consciousness, and being ready for higher-level change

06:54 - Describing the importance of clarity, intention, and following intuition

08:51 - Leslie sharing her own journey with mentors and the impact on her and her clients' results.

10:42 - Promoting a new, empowered approach to weight loss that doesn't rely on restriction

13:29 - Sharing stories of clients and friends who transformed their relationships through coaching

19:14 - Why restrictive diets don't work long-term and the importance of self-love and empowerment

22:57 - Why awareness alone isn't enough and how to move beyond old programming

24:01 - Outlining the process of seeing and healing old wounds to reach peace and stability

27:29 - Describing the journey to self-authenticity and the importance of ongoing coaching

32:26 - Sharing a story about coaching a friend and the necessity of being open to guidance

34:41 - Explaining how coaching helps manage stress, improve relationships, and foster personal growth

38:11 - How to know when previous methods (like diets) are no longer aligned, taking action 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: [email protected]

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What if the eating issues we keep trying to "fix" on the surface are actually symptoms of something much deeper? What if the real problem isn't the food at all, but the unresolved emotions we've been carrying around for years? And what if ignoring those emotions is quietly harming our health in ways we don't even realize?

When we suppress negative emotions, we don't just bury feelings—we bury signals from our body screaming that something is wrong. Over time, that emotional backlog begins to show up as stress, inflammation, chronic symptoms, and diseases we mistakenly try to treat in isolation. And because we're conditioned to push through instead of pause, we keep reaching for quick fixes that never address the root. The result is a cycle of physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion that chips away at our wellbeing.

Healing begins when we finally learn to feel what we've spent years avoiding. By reconnecting with our emotions, our bodies, and the stories behind our food patterns, we unlock a path back to balance. With the right tools and a willingness to sit with discomfort, transformation becomes not only possible but inevitable. And as we heal ourselves, we also break generational cycles and create space for a healthier, more aligned life.

"When you start feeling your feelings, that's when it becomes really natural to be your authentic self." - Leslie Thornton

What you will learn from this episode:

02:39 - How holding negative emotions correlate to having diseases and how we cure it wrongly

14:00 - Researches proving how ignoring trauma and negative emotions lead to diseases

17:06 - Guide to feeling your emotions

23:40 - What good comes out of feeling your feelings

39:03 - How to align back yourself with your body(tools to help you connect back with your body and reprogram your mind)

43:45 - Why ignoring trauma and those food and weight issues is taking a toll on your overall being as Leslie recounts her own journey

47:15 - Change generational trauma and transform your life

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: [email protected]

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Are you tired of repeating the same cycle of setting goals to improve your health, eating habits, and overall well-being, only to fall back into old patterns? Do you feel frustrated by the lack of lasting results after investing your time and energy into countless diets, programs, and self-help books? Why does progress feel so fleeting, and success so hard to sustain?

The truth is, many of us struggle because we unknowingly hold onto mindsets that keep us stuck in a loop of temporary fixes and self-criticism. Perhaps you tell yourself that you "should know this by now" or resist seeking meaningful guidance, convinced that you can do it on your own. Maybe you feel overwhelmed by your responsibilities, leaving little room for real action toward your health and personal growth. Even though you know what you want to improve, it isn't happening—and that can leave you feeling defeated, ashamed, or hopeless.

Real transformation doesn't come from quick fixes or chasing new diets; it comes from adopting empowering mindsets rooted in growth, accountability, and openness. By committing to a long-term journey, seeking professional coaching, and becoming a curious, lifelong student of your own mind and emotions, you can uncover and address the root causes of your struggles.

With the right support, consistent action, and a willingness to be guided, it's entirely possible to evolve, heal, and achieve sustainable results—not just with food or weight, but in every aspect of life. Now is the perfect time to take action and unlock the path to lasting freedom and peace.

"There's a noticeable difference between people who are open to coaching and let other people contribute to their life versus not. And I can see the people who don't, very clearly. I just wish more people could have that because it's possible for anyone. It starts with being open to that." - Leslie Thornton

What you will learn from this episode:

05:51 - First core mindset: There is no silver bullet

13:04 - Emphasizing the importance of adopting a professional mindset toward personal healing and transformation

17:15 - Second mindset: Have a lifelong learner identity

22:55 - What it means to adopt a lifelong learner mindset

32:05 - Third mindset: I'm the type of person who lets myself be coached, corrected and refined

37:38 - How being open, coachable, and willing to implement feedback, can lead to transformative changes in relationships, behaviors, and overall health

41:31 - The need to adopt growth, accountability, and coaching mindsets

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: [email protected]

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Have you ever wondered why, even with all your knowledge and care for others, your own relationship with weight still feels heavy? Why it seems so easy to guide patients toward health, yet so hard to feel that same peace within yourself? Could it be that what you've learned about weight might actually be standing in your way?

So many healthcare professionals carry quiet pressure—to look a certain way, to have it all together, to never struggle. But beneath that is exhaustion, self-doubt, and a constant cycle of trying harder without feeling any closer to freedom. It's not that you're doing anything wrong—it's just that what once worked no longer fits the person you've become.

In this episode, Michelle, a 'Fast Track' program client, opens up about how Hypnosis helped her gently shift her mindset and reconnect with her inner calm. Through Leslie's program, she discovered that healing doesn't come from control, but from trust, compassion, and letting go. Her story reminds us that peace with your body is possible when you start unlearning what no longer serves you.

Let's dive into this episode and find out how you can transform your life without ever worrying about food and your weight ever again.

"If I change and work on myself, that, in turn, alters how I would communicate so that things would actually come back to the way I want it…I feel much better now to handle things and all the diet mentality." - Michelle

What you will learn from this episode:

05:45 - Michelle's background

08:03 - What life was before and her struggles before the 'Fast Track' program

10:24 - The big possibility of rewiring your brain about your weight problem with Hypnosis

19:42 - Sharing her experience with Hypnosis and the quick shift that happens in her mindset

24:50 - How the right communication can completely change the game [ in your relationships]

32:26 - The 'before and after' testimony of Michelle's transformation [ how she got back her power]

44:10 - One very good reason that Michelle found out about the program that truly worked for her

48:20 - Michelle's encouraging words to those still doubting themselves getting into Leslie's program

51:32 - Getting into the certification program and how it can help you and make a difference in other people as well

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: [email protected]

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In this deeply insightful episode, Leslie M. Thornton reveals what makes the Hypnosis for Permanent Weight Loss journey completely different from every other program. Using the powerful metaphor of "digging the Erie Canal of your mind," she explains how this process rewires deep-rooted patterns at the subconscious level — leading to lasting transformation far beyond food and body issues.

Leslie also shares her own story as a former nurse, how emotional patterns show up in everyday life, and why real freedom only comes when you learn to reprogram the unconscious mind. If you've ever felt stuck in the cycle of diets, control, and self-judgment, this episode will help you understand what's truly been missing all along.

• Why the HPWL journey is different from traditional mindset or diet programs

• How your unconscious mind controls your relationship with food and body

• The "Erie Canal" metaphor for building deep, lasting transformation

• How to stop filtering life through fear and self-criticism

• Why emotional healing leads to natural peace with food

• What long-term transformation looks like after one year with HPWL

• 0:00 – Welcome and introduction to today's topic

• 1:25 – Why the Hypnosis for Permanent Weight Loss journey is unique

• 3:30 – How being too strategic or logical can block transformation

• 5:00 – Becoming a "surgeon of the unconscious mind"

• 6:43 – How your brain filters only 200 bits out of 200 billion pieces of information

• 7:43 – Reprogramming your mind using NLP and hypnosis

• 10:00 – The "Erie Canal" analogy for deep subconscious change

• 13:07 – Leslie's personal story from nursing to transformation work

• 17:13 – Food noise as a signal you're disconnected from your purpose

• 18:09 – Fast Track to Freedom program overview

• 21:06 – Long-term transformation stories from HPWL clients

• 23:11 – How Leslie's nursing background influences her coaching

• 26:20 – The importance of faith, patience, and continued inner 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: [email protected]

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✨ Episode Description

In this eye-opening episode, Leslie M. Thornton breaks down the true meaning of "food noise" — and why traditional dieting or mindset hacks don't work long-term. She reveals how the mind's constant chatter around food, body image, and control is actually a mirror of deeper emotional unrest.

Through compassionate insight and powerful self-awareness, Leslie guides you to look beneath the surface of your food thoughts to discover the real source of peace. This conversation will help you shift from constant food noise to lasting inner calm — no willpower required.

• What food noise actually represents on a deeper emotional level

• Why traditional diet culture keeps you stuck in mental loops

• The connection between control, fear, and food patterns

• How to quiet the mind without restriction or guilt

• What it means to create true emotional safety with yourself

• A simple perspective shift to move from self-criticism to self-acceptance

• 0:00 – Welcome and introduction

• 0:45 – What "food noise" really means

• 2:15 – How emotional pain drives the food-control cycle

• 4:30 – The illusion of safety through control

• 7:00 – When mental chatter takes over your peace

• 10:15 – Letting go of judgment and allowing emotions to move

• 13:40 – What true emotional freedom looks like

• 17:00 – Practical ways to quiet the mind and body

• 20:10 – Closing reflections and next steps

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: [email protected]

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In this continuation of our "Food Noise" series, Leslie Thornton dives deeper into how unresolved emotions and hidden patterns fuel obsessive thoughts about food. You'll learn how relationship dynamics, emotional triggers, and unmet needs play a direct role in food behaviors—and what you can do to shift them.

If you've ever felt like you know what to do around food but can't get yourself to follow through, this episode will give you clarity on the deeper root cause—and how to truly break free.

• The hidden link between relationships, triggers, and food behaviors

• Why unresolved emotions resurface as food noise

• How emotional safety impacts both your relationships and your health

• The difference between fixing your partner vs. doing your inner work

• Why releasing emotional and mental weight helps the physical weight come off naturally

• Steps to create more peace, energy, and freedom in your daily life

• 0:01 – Why food noise often masks deeper emotional struggles

• 2:00 – How to know if your relationship is worth saving

• 4:00 – The role of emotional safety in food and weight patterns

• 7:00 – Walking on eggshells: how it affects your health and food choices

• 10:00 – Initiation, leadership, and relationship red flags

• 14:00 – Core wounds: "I'm not important" and how they drive food behaviors

• 17:20 – Why inner work is the only path to true peace

• 20:00 – Emotional vs. physical weight: the powerful connection

• 23:00 – Shifting into your feminine and receiving support in relationships

• 26:30 – Wrapping up: choosing peace, boundaries, and real love

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: [email protected]

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Do you ever feel like you're waiting for the "right moment" before making a change? You want to feel safe, certain, and fully confident before you take the leap. But that hesitation keeps you stuck in the same old cycle.

The longer you wait, the heavier the doubt grows. Fear, resentment, and old beliefs whisper that you'll fail again, so you hold back. And while you wait, the peace and freedom you crave stay just out of reach.

The truth is, transformation starts with action first. When you leap -– even while scared — you create the belief and momentum you've been missing. With the right tools, like Hypnosis and rewiring your mindset, you can finally let go of the past and step into lasting freedom.

Let's dive into this episode and know the importance of self-trust, forgiveness, and letting go of shame to achieve lasting change. Let's explore how aligned action, subconscious healing, and releasing past resentment can break the cycle of dieting.

"You must take action first. Then the belief strengthens you. Don't wait to believe. You act, and belief grows from the action." - Leslie Thornton

What you will learn from this episode:

03:45 - Leslie's personal story about investing in a coach, experiencing grief, shame, and the impact on her self-esteem

05:21 - Neuroscience of change and community, facing shame and fear after disappointment

07:58 - Restoring integrity and self-Forgiveness

11:01 - The power of forgiving yourself and lessons from painful experiences and a deeper understanding of true transformation.

16:34 - Addressing the importance of letting go of anger and resentment

17:46 - Highlights the value of taking responsibility, learning from experiences, and not being held back by others' perceptions

20:24 - Explaining the challenge of true forgiveness and introducing an app as a tool for unconscious change

24:03 - Letting go of control and timelines and the importance of surrendering to the process

28:42 - Self-belief and moving forward and spiritual perspectives on trust and shame

32:28 - The Science of belief and Hypnosis and the importance of action

37:22 - Emphasizing the importance of taking ownership for change and the co-creative process between coach and client

39:09 - Describing the journey of faith in healing food and body challenges, and the gifts that come from unexpected outcomes

41:11 - Taking the leap and embracing uncertainty

43:37 - Invitation to Masterclass highlighting the power of forgiveness, and the benefits of Hypnosis for lasting change

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: [email protected]

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