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Aug 2024
36m 44s

Ep 258 Why business women and entreprene...

Leslie M. Thornton
About this episode

Many businesswomen and entrepreneurs face a common yet often overlooked struggle that is, the challenge of managing their weight while juggling demanding careers. The relentless pursuit of success, driven by the pressures of high performance, often leads to burnout and unhealthy habits. This lifestyle, combined with societal expectations, can create a toxic cycle of stress and emotional eating, making weight loss feel like an impossible goal.

In this episode, Leslie sheds light on why traditional dieting methods fail to deliver lasting results for ambitious women. She explores the pitfalls of relying solely on restrictive diets or quick fixes like medication, which may offer temporary relief but often lead to weight regain and further frustration. The episode highlights the emotional and psychological factors, often rooted in childhood, that contribute to this ongoing battle with food, body, and weight.

The solution lies in a holistic approach that balances masculine, goal-oriented energy with feminine intuition and self-care. Leslie shares insights from her Hypnosis for Permanent Weight Loss program, emphasizing the importance of healing past traumas, listening to your body's needs, and making subtle, sustainable changes. By aligning your health goals with your personal values and strengths, you can achieve lasting weight loss and reclaim a sense of balance and fulfillment in your life.

"I want to educate you on why highly driven and successful people in business, why do they sometimes have these problems? Why do they end up having the problems that lead to the poor health outcomes? So we need to talk about your upbringing in order to really shine the light on that and, yeah, a lot of that of what was going on in the background in those early years when your unconscious mind was being primed to become who you are today, which we celebrate who you are today, especially if you're listening as a powerful leader, an entrepreneur business person." - Leslie Thornton

What you will learn from this episode:

00:01 - Leslie's personal journey of overcoming food and weight obsession, offering insights into how Hypnosis can help others achieve lasting freedom from these struggles 

04:28 - Discussing the common challenges busy professionals face in maintaining a healthy lifestyle

09:07 - How environments with high expectations can foster success but also contribute to issues like perfectionism and emotional eating

13:09 - Lack of emotional support in childhood as causing difficulties in forming deep relationships and managing emotions

16:07 - How a fear of failure can drive individuals to push themselves relentlessly, leading to high stress and health issues

20:01 - Economic hardship as one reason that drives individuals to focus intensely on financial success, often at the expense of work-life balance and personal fulfillment

22:04 - FREE masterclass alert

24:11 - The importance of aligning one's career and life with personal strengths for true fulfillment, rather than basing solely on financial gain

27:00 - Insights on the limitations of traditional weight loss and the importance of a balanced approach that combines both masculine (goal-oriented) and feminine (intuitive) energies

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