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Feb 2024
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Ep 234 Part 2 of Why Bright Line Eating ...

Leslie M. Thornton
About this episode

In the space of weight loss and dietary trends, the allure of quick fixes and rigid structures often overshadows the subconscious reason of individual relationships with food that need to be fixed. In this episode we embark on a journey through the intricacies of Bright Line Eating, a program looked up to by some as a light of hope for weight loss and food and body issues, yet presenting questionable ideology that needs careful consideration.

Here, we examine the manifestations of a diet mentality, shedding light on the underlying issues that drive individuals towards restrictive eating patterns. Through the narratives and candid revelations, we uncover the profound impact of diet culture on self-perception and emotional well-being.

As we dig deeper, we confront the stark contrast between addiction to substances like alcohol or drugs versus food addiction. As we dissect the mechanisms of Bright Line Eating, questions arise about its efficacy and sustainability in bringing about genuine healing and nourishment.

At the core of all that's happening, we came to a revelation: the necessity of breaking free from the confines of Bright Line Eating. Through Leslie's personal anecdotes and own experiences as well as those of others she knows who experienced it, we are made to see the need to unshackle ourselves from fear-based approaches to food issues and embrace the liberating journey towards intuitive eating.

Moreover, we confront the inherent limitations of Bright Line Eating, unearthing its fear-based beliefs. Thus, leading us to think about the transformative process of Hypnosis, which has at its foundation self-love and self-compassion. Making one's journey sustainably attainable.

"When you have the bandaid off and you start to be an intuitive eater, you have to hear and see all of that shit. It has to be seen. But what you find when you see it is how much better it feels once you see it." - Leslie Thornton

What you will learn from this episode:

00:57 - Manifestation of someone who has a diet mentality issues

08:06 - Digging into Bright Line Eating [Difference between alcohol or drug addiction versus food addiction]

15:04 - Why Leslie needed to come out of the Bright Line Eating program

21:45 - What the food was like  under the Bright Line Eating program and how this made her feel and believed about herself

23:14 - Bright Line Healing --- a breakaway from Bright Line Eating

30:00 - Fear-based approach that is gleaned from Bright Line Eating

32:07 - Finding freedom in intuitive eating in your personal and professional life

37:20 - What Bright Line Eating never teaches you about [seeing the result of fear-based versus love-based approach ]

45:08 - Self-compassion and self-love as the way to  have the best life [an invitation to the Hypnosis program including what it is about and how it can help you]

50:59 - Love yourself to freedom

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