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: Leslie@hpwl.co

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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: Leslie@hpwl.co

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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: Leslie@hpwl.co

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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: Leslie@hpwl.co

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