Hypnosis for Permanent Weight Loss

Are you one of those thinking you're not good enough? Do you recoil in the thought of failure? Think again. And let's turn around those false beliefs you have about yourself. Lisa Ajuria is in charge of client success at Hypnosis for Permanent Weight Loss. In this episode, find out how Leslie coached Lisa from being an anxious, insecure, unsure of herself to one of being an empowered woman sure of her worth and what best she can give in whatever place she shows up. With what she went through, she thought she may die from all the anxiety attacks that were gripping her. She shares how Hypnosis provided her a safe place to let it all out whatever pent-up emotions were stored inside, not to mention the many tools you can use when things seem too much to handle.  You'll want to learn how she got fed up from merely surviving to live life and enjoying it. For her, it was unimaginable she could still get past the challenge before her. But she's living proof that significant transformations do happen when you choose to take action and crush those disempowering beliefs that you falsely believe to be true. You have all the choices on how you feel and how you can relax and see yourself on the road to freedom and inner peace. "The truth is that I am good enough. The truth is that even when I feel like I'm not good enough, that's not the truth. It's just the thought I'm having. And the truth is, I always do my best." - Lisa Ajuria What you will learn from this episode: 03:28 - Looking back to that transformational work in herself 10:24 - Sharing about the real-life experience she's benefitting Hypnosis  13:29 - That feeling of 'not being good enough' 14:21 - Is she really not good enough 14:29 - What happens when you let those emotions rule you 14:49 - Bad habits that comes up when feeling the pressure 15:16 - What it looks like for her when she feels not good enough- to herself and to other people 15:44 - What she does to disconnect when things feel so overwhelming 17:09 - What she imagines herself to be without the thought of not being good enough 18:32 - Forgive yourself for believing you're not good enough 18:42 - What the truth really is 20:10 - Action she's encouraging herself to take at the moment 22:21 - Summing all up what her personal life looked before and after and the coaching she does with Hypnosis 28:37 - Peeling off layers of the different negative beliefs she has about herself and the jubilation felt for getting back to normal 38:00 - Fed up with just surviving so she figured out a way to live life and enjoy it 40:04 - That's just a story of the chaos and it's not true Connect with Lisa Ajuria: LinkedIn Valuable Resources: Register for our LIVE FREE Monthly "Themed" Healthy Hypnosis Hour! Join Emotional Mastery Coaching with Leslie Connect With Leslie Thornton: Book A Clarity Call Watch Free Training Website Facebook LinkedIn Email: Leslie@hpwl.co  

Feeling frustrated that no matter how strictly you follow your diet, the weight just isn't coming off? You eat the right foods, follow the rules, and even stick to strategies that worked in the past, but still, the scale doesn't budge. It's not your diet, your body, or your willpower that's holding you back; it's your energy. When your energetic state is low, restriction and discipline alone won't work. Most of us were never taught how to master our daily energy, and without that, no plan sticks. This episode dives into why mastering your energetic state is the missing key to effortless weight loss, consistent healthy habits, and long-term transformation. By shifting your focus to your state first, then your story, and finally your strategy, you can finally experience food freedom and sustainable results without obsession, restriction, or stress. "All you have to do is identify whether you've ever learned how to master your energetic state, change your story, and have the tools to sustain it. Once you do that, the strategy becomes automatic." – Leslie M Thornton What you will learn from this episode: 00:00 – The bold truth: It's not your diet, it's your energy problem 01:15 – Why low energy prevents sustainable weight loss 03:07 – How mastering your energetic state changes everything 05:05 – Tony Robbins' "Three S's" approach: Strategy, Story, and State 07:18 – Why starting with strategy alone doesn't work 09:49 – How your story and beliefs influence your results 11:00 – The connection between positive state and empowerment 13:23 – Client success story: Angela's 10-pound weight loss and clearing years of trauma 15:00 – How mastering your state makes food and exercise natural and effortless 16:05 – What happens on a Food Freedom call: Assessing state, story, and strategy 17:57 – The simple sequence for lasting weight loss: State → Story → Strategy 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!

In this deeply reflective episode, Leslie sits down with Amy DiGrosa, transpersonal life coach, clinical hypnotherapist, and university professor, to explore menopause as a spiritual initiation, identity shifts in midlife, subconscious healing, and the powerful call of the Camino pilgrimage. This conversation goes far beyond hormones and symptoms. Together, Leslie and Amy unpack how menopause, empty nesting, weight struggles, and emotional overwhelm are often invitations to reconnect with purpose, intuition, and inner truth. They also explore how hypnosis, community, and embodied practices help women heal at the root rather than constantly trying to "fix" themselves. What you will learn from this episode: 00:00 – Why menopause often coincides with weight gain, confusion, and identity shifts 01:30 – Menopause as a spiritual transition, not just a biological one 03:00 – Moving from caregiver identity to asking "What about me?" 04:55 – Why managing symptoms alone is not enough during menopause 06:45 – Asking for help and releasing shame during life transitions 08:15 – Introduction to guest Amy DiGrosa and how she and Leslie met 10:30 – Amy's work as a university professor and leading international programs 11:45 – Walking the Camino and why pilgrimage is transformational 13:10 – Growing up between countries and learning adaptability early in life 15:00 – How constant change builds resilience and flexibility 17:10 – Learning languages, making mistakes, and releasing perfectionism 19:05 – Parallels between language learning and healing relationships with food 21:00 – Why adults struggle more with change than children 22:30 – Adaptability, resilience, and responding instead of reacting 24:10 – Amy's introduction to hypnosis through her own healing journey 26:00 – How subconscious beliefs form in childhood 28:00 – Trauma, belonging, and the body remembering everything 29:45 – Dieting as a mask for deeper emotional wounds 31:10 – Leslie's personal breakthrough: realizing food struggles were emotional, not behavioral 33:15 – Internal self-conflict and how self-criticism fuels food issues 35:00 – Emotional release as the turning point in healing 36:40 – Why conditional self-love keeps women stuck 38:10 – Healing through hypnosis, therapy, and embodied practices 40:00 – Why no single tool works for everyone 41:45 – Following curiosity and inner nudges instead of rigid plans 43:20 – Empty nesting, menopause, and spiritual awakening happening together 45:10 – Identity loss after motherhood and discovering "Who am I now?" 46:55 – Shifting from religious conditioning to spiritual self-connection 48:30 – Asking bigger life questions: purpose, meaning, and contribution 50:10 – Responding to life instead of reacting from old programming 51:50 – Seeing problems as invitations instead of obstacles 53:30 – Why women often carry too much without support 55:10 – Asking for help as strength, not weakness 56:40 – Menopause as a collective, shared experience for women 58:10 – Introduction to the Camino pilgrimage 59:45 – History and spiritual meaning of the Camino de Santiago 1:01:30 – Why people walk the Camino during major life crossroads 1:03:20 – Walking as a form of healing and embodiment 1:05:00 – Community, generosity, and connection on the Camino 1:07:10 – "Buen Camino" as a life philosophy 1:08:45 – Using future desires (like walking the Camino) as motivation for healing 1:10:20 – Invitation to explore a future Camino retreat 1:11:40 – How to connect with Amy and access her free resources 1:13:00 – Final reflections on listening to inner guidance and trusting your path This episode is especially powerful for women in perimenopause, menopause, or major life transitions who feel disconnected, overwhelmed, or stuck in cycles with food, weight, or self-doubt. 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!

Getting "back on track" with food and weight can feel exhausting especially when you know what to do, but can't seem to stay consistent. The food noise is loud, self-criticism creeps in, and the harder you try, the worse you feel. For many women, this cycle repeats again and again, leaving them frustrated and disconnected from themselves. In this episode, Leslie explains why lasting change doesn't come from forcing yourself back into a plan, but from examining who you are being. She shares how identity, emotional safety, self-relationship, and fear-based patterns silently shape eating behaviors, weight struggles, and self-trust. When you stay stuck in perfectionism, isolation, people-pleasing, or avoidance, getting back on track becomes impossible no matter how much willpower you use. You'll hear Leslie's personal journey through food addiction, bingeing, weight gain, and emotional rock bottom and how she discovered that food was never the real problem. Through emotional work, hypnosis, and identity shifts, she learned that permanent change begins when you stop fighting yourself and start creating an unconditionally supportive relationship with who you are becoming. When that shifts, food, weight, and consistency naturally follow. "Who you are being determines how you eat, how you feel, and whether lasting change is even possible. You don't get back on track by trying harder you get back on track by becoming someone new." – Leslie Thornton What you will learn from this episode: 00:05 – Why asking "Who are you being?" is the key to permanent change 01:11 – How identity directly impacts food noise, weight struggles, and self-trust 02:18 – Reflecting on past success: who you were being when things felt easy 03:44 – Why passion, obsession, and mission often fade and what that means 04:10 – Why desperation and forcing yourself back on track doesn't work 05:45 – How knowing what to do is different from being able to do it 06:48 – Signs that you're being asked to evolve instead of repeating the past 07:27 – Discovering that food addiction and food drama are not permanent 08:35 – Letting go of the belief that you'll always struggle with food 09:51 – A powerful moment that challenged the identity of being "addicted." 10:36 – The painful in-between phase: binging, weight gain, and confusion 11:45 – Why rock-bottom moments often lead to the biggest breakthroughs 13:27 – Uncovering harsh self-talk and how it fuels bingeing and shame 15:46 – Realizing the problem isn't food it's the relationship with yourself 16:44 – How conditional self-love keeps you stuck in perfectionism 17:53 – Why healing emotionally changes food, weight, and relationships 18:30 – How hypnosis supports rebuilding safety and self-trust 19:13 – Taking inventory of how you're being during stressful seasons 20:15 – Fear-based ways of being that block freedom and peace with food 22:14 – Why isolation, people-pleasing, and overthinking don't work 24:59 – Asking better questions to identify what's really keeping you stuck 26:48 – How awareness creates change only when followed by action 28:27 – Doing the opposite of the pattern that keeps you in the ditch 29:59 – Why action is required to meet the universe halfway 31:55 – The importance of being mission-driven, passionate, and supported 34:27 – How life transitions affect food and weight more than willpower 36:15 – Choosing hard conversations over a lifetime of feeling bad 38:18 – Why food and weight are symptoms, not the root problem 40:00 – Expecting success and believing you're meant to feel good 41:02 – Identifying the life area that's asking for your attention 42:55 – Final invitation: pick up your mat and take action todayValuable 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!

Why does comparison sneak in the moment you scroll, look around, or notice someone else's success? Why does jealousy feel uncomfortable, shameful, or like proof that you're behind? And why does it seem to hit hardest around food, body, confidence, and the life you wish you were living? Most people try to shut the comparison down, telling themselves they should just be more grateful or confident already. But pushing it away only deepens the frustration, because comparison isn't the real problem—it's a signal you don't know how to read yet. Appearances lie, social media edits reality, and without a stable sense of identity, it's easy to believe everyone else has figured it out. That belief quietly keeps you stuck, chasing quick fixes instead of lasting change.In this episode, you'll learn how to stop comparing yourself with others by understanding what jealousy is actually trying to show you. You'll discover how identity—not willpower or shortcuts—is the foundation of permanent freedom with food, body, and self-trust. Through coaching, Hypnosis, and the HEAL Method, you'll see how real transformation comes from rewiring who you believe yourself to be. When your identity shifts, comparison loses its grip—and you begin creating a life by your own design. "The great news is that we can actually learn to build a new identity and live an entirely different life by your design, as the result of you embarking upon coaching and rewiring through Hypnosis." - Leslie Thornton What you will learn from this episode: 02:15 - The importance of identity shifts for achieving permanent weight loss and that there is no quick fixes, just a long game 07:31 - The reality behind appearances [how they're indeed deceiving] 08:54 - Reframing jealousy and comparison as indicators of personal desires and potential for growth 10:15 - Coaching, Hypnosis, and becoming "Sally": Leslie's journey from food addiction to freedom 13:51 - The HEAL Method and the steps required for a complete identity shift 15:22 - Using Taylor Swift as an example of someone who has worked hard on herself to achieve freedom and happiness. 20:30 - The value of investing in coaching and education for personal growth 25:48 - How family upbringing shapes beliefs about food, body, and weight, and the need to question those beliefs 28:22 - How to create a new identity and life by your own design through coaching and Hypnosis and the importance of belief before results, consistent, positive choices and community support in achieving lasting change 32:34 - Freedom around food: Real-life example  35:03 - Taking action toward your goals and setting up for a transformative year 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!  

Food and weight quietly become the place where everything gets blamed—stress, loneliness, exhaustion, and disappointment. During the holidays especially, it can feel like if your body would just change, your life would finally feel lighter. The problem is, weight becomes the focus while happiness slowly disappears. Obsession creates a loop of stress, shame, and control that keeps food noise alive and well. Dieting from anxiety, resentment, or self-judgment only fuels cortisol, making weight loss feel harder the more you try. Even "healthy" habits can mask deep self-criticism, turning wellness into another way to prove you're not enough. Over time, the pursuit of control replaces the real desire—to feel alive, free, and at peace in your own body. This episode is a loving wake-up call to end food noise naturally by shifting the focus from weight to emotional and spiritual well-being. Leslie explains why happiness isn't the reward after weight loss—it's the requirement for it. Through personal stories, client experiences, and universal law perspectives, you'll see how acceptance, unconscious work, and repetition create lasting change. When you stop fighting yourself and start choosing joy, the noise fades, control loosens, and freedom becomes possible. "Weight loss is easy when you're happy. Weight loss is impossible when you're miserable. If you're depressed, if you're anxious, if you're angry, if you're resentful. If you have other stress going on. If you have other things in your life that aren't being handled, stop trying to make that what's going to happen, it doesn't happen from that energy. Got to get yourself happy first." - Leslie Thornton What you will learn from this episode: 01:26 - Emotional reflections on how everything is unconsciously blamed on weight, especially during the holidays 04:30 - Challenging the belief that weight is life's main problem and the impact of weight obsession 08:15 - Sharing personal experiences and client stories and making sense of the real cost of obsession  13:55 - The goal is to feel  alive over control 22:56 - Stress, cortisol, the dieting loop, the shame and motivation myths  32:19 - Happiness and how it relates to weight loss  35:15 - Revealing how health-consciousness can mask underlying shame and self-judgment and the need for deeper questions  39:13 - Sharing of spiritual and universal law perspectives on acceptance, shame, and transformation 43:48 - Describes the fun and fulfillment that come after overcoming food and weight obsession 45:04 - Taking the leap of faith  46:16 - The importance of unconscious work and repetition,  the true cost of obsession 48:38 - Spiritual awakening and the call for 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: 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!

Confidence can feel incredibly hard, even when you're successful, disciplined, and doing "all the right things." Food still feels charged, your body feels unsafe, and self-trust remains just out of reach. Trying harder only seems to make everything feel worse instead of better.High-achieving women are taught that confidence comes from control, discipline, and perfection, so they keep fighting cravings, emotions, and exhaustion. But the more you resist, the louder the struggle becomes, because your nervous system stays in survival mode. Chronic stress, limiting beliefs, and black-and-white thinking quietly shape your reality, keeping you stuck in cycles that feel personal—but aren't. This is why weight loss, confidence, and peace with food can feel impossibly hard, no matter how much willpower you have. In this episode, you'll discover how universal laws, the nervous system, and the unconscious mind explain why confidence really feels so difficult—and how to change it. You'll learn why true confidence doesn't come from discipline or perfection, but from emotional mastery, safety, and identity-level shifts. Through hypnosis, NLP, and understanding laws like belief, vibration, and non-resistance, you can reprogram the inner blueprint that's been running the show. When that changes, confidence, food freedom, and self-trust stop being something you chase—and start becoming who you are. "Confidence comes from emotional mastery. It comes from understanding yourself. Self-Mastery: it comes from nervous system safety and knowing how to get your nervous system to feel safe more of the time. It comes from the belief in who you're becoming and choosing to become someone new. And knowing that you don't have to perform perfection." - Leslie Thornton What you will learn from this episode: 01:25 - How universal laws relates to why high-achieving women struggle with food and sharing a client's experience applying universal laws to her food relationship  05:01 - Levels of spirituality in relation to food, moving from chaos to intuitive, peaceful eating 08:41- How life changes prompt shifts in food and body relationships, especially for women 10:58 - Explaining how true confidence comes from nervous system safety, not willpower or discipline 12:32 - How limiting beliefs and chronic stress keep women stuck and away from their true purpose 17:31 - Breaking down how the law of vibration affects food relationships and results and describing how shifting vibration through Hypnosis leads to feeling safe and present around food 19:32 - The law of cause and effect and how thoughts cause behaviors, and how Hypnosis addresses root causes, not just actions 21:05 - Law of belief and law of non-resistance and how it shapes reality  22:16 - Discussing the law of assumption and identity change with Hypnosis and how it leads to lasting change 23:34 - Creating a new blueprint to achieve true alignment  24:59 - Explaining how confidence comes from self-mastery and spiritual evolution, not weight loss 26:02 - Invitation to join the Fast Track to Freedom program 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: 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!

Food can feel unbearably loud in your head, even when you're not physically hungry. Cravings, binge urges, and constant thoughts about weight keep showing up no matter how many plans you follow. It can feel like you're stuck in a battle you should be able to win by now. Food noise keeps you trapped on a merry-go-round of "good days" and "bad days," guilt and shame, control and collapse. Diets promise silence but only turn up the volume, driving stress higher and feeding a cortisol–dopamine loop that never truly resolves. Over time, you start believing you're broken, addicted, or lacking discipline, when the real issue was never food at all. This cycle drains your energy, confidence, and trust in yourself, making permanent weight loss feel impossible. In this masterclass episode, Leslie breaks down what food noise really is and why it can't be solved with more rules or willpower. You'll learn how stress, emotional coping, and unaddressed cortisol addiction are at the root of cravings and binge patterns. Through real stories, client breakthroughs, and the HEAL Method, you'll see how to step off the loop by addressing the cause—not the symptom. When food stops being the solution to stress, the noise quiets, weight loss becomes effortless, and freedom finally feels real. "One thing about permanent weight loss is that it will never happen when we're not doing it for ourselves and ourselves only. It will never last." - Leslie Thornton What you will learn from this episode: 02:26 - Defining food noise and weight struggles  04:48 - Participant sharing: binge eating and cravings and discussing feelings of shame, guilt, and the belief of being a food addict 08:01 - The merry-go-round of food noise, having good and bad days, weight plateaus and other struggles  10:44 - Why diets don't work: The real cause and the cortisol addiction explained 18:43 - Understanding the cortisol-dopamine loop and coping behaviors  27:42 - Addressing the root cause of stress  and the impact of unaddressed cortisol addiction  32:20 - How to break the cycle: Leslie's personal story 36:19 - Life without food noise, anxiety, or black-and-white thinking, and the freedom to enjoy experiences 42:36 - Leslie's breakthrough moment in India, realizing food issues were emotional, not about food itself 45:38 - Steps to get out of the loop [with client testimonials] 48:44 - Understanding triggers and taking responsibility, emotional mastery, and addressing relationships and boundaries  54:00 - Internal and external environment reflection and the positive impacts of emotional work  57:47 - The HEAL Method and the Fast Track to Freedom eight-week program [program structure, support, and how to join] 01:07:00 - Client Testimonial on positive experience, highlighting effortless weight loss and life improvements 01:08:00 - Q&A: Insomnia and cortisol  01:13:51 - Q&A: Eating when happy and childhood conditioning 01:19:00 - Q&A: Constant tension and family dynamics  01:27:00 - Q&A: Program Cost and Duration 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 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 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 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: 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 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 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!

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 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 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 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, 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 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 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. 🔑 What You'll Learn in This Episode 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 ⏱️ Episode Highlights (Timestamps) 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: 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 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 You'll Learn in This Episode 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 ⏱️ Episode Highlights (Timestamps) 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: 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 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. 🔑 What You'll Learn in This Episode 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 ⏱️ Episode Highlights (Timestamps) 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: 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 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: 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 wished you could silence the constant food noise in your head—the endless chatter about what you should or shouldn't eat? What if you could quiet that voice in less than two minutes, without relying on drugs or quick fixes? Imagine how much lighter and freer your life would feel if food was no longer controlling your thoughts. The truth is, diets, pills, and willpower don't solve the root problem. They keep you stuck in the same exhausting cycle—losing weight, gaining it back, and constantly battling cravings. Even high achievers and leaders aren't immune to this hidden struggle, carrying the burden of food noise while appearing successful on the outside. The real issue isn't food—it's brain wiring. By using neuroscience and proven techniques to reprogram your subconscious, you can break the survival loop that's been running your food and weight struggles for years. Leslie's approach offers the tools and support to finally rewire your mind and experience permanent freedom from food noise, cravings, and the endless cycle of dieting. Let's listen to this episode. "If you've tried every diet, every plan, every quick fix out there and nothing has worked long term… Listen up! Because honestly, it's not that you lack willpower. It's that no one has shown you how to change your mind, not just your meals." - Leslie Thornton What you will learn from this episode: 02:29 - The problem with food noise and quick fixes, reframing the real problem  and openness to a new perspective  11:02 - Leslie sharing her journey, feeling stuck between exhaustion from dieting and physical discomfort 13:40 - How successful people often secretly struggle with food, body image, and emotional needs 18:27 - Leslie recounting her teenage experience with depression and how it was misdirected into dieting 21:28 - How emotional pain becomes linked to weight and dieting and introducing the Masterclass that rewires the mind for lasting change 23:10 - Breaking the cycle and creating new neural pathways: Repetition, Emotional Mastery, and Brain Wiring 26:53 - How emotional triggers lead to repeated cycles of dieting or overeating and how to rewire the brain 33:47 - Highlighting the importance of community, repetition, and emotional work for lasting transformation 36:15 - Addressing how personal strengths can mask underlying emotional loops that perpetuate food struggles 38:04 - Invitation to the Masterclass: Details, its purpose, and how to register 41:00 - Client Success Stories 43:37 - Final Invitation to join the masterclass and reminding that the real issue is brain wiring, not food 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!