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Jan 2025
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Ep 281 Are you failing at permanent weig...

Leslie M. Thornton
About this episode

Are you feeling trapped in a cycle of food guilt, body shame, and the relentless pursuit of weight loss that never seems to last? Do you find yourself reaching for the fridge in moments of stress, only to feel worse afterward? If you’re tired of temporary fixes and ready to break free from the mental and emotional weight holding you back, listen to this episode.

Think about the toll this struggle takes—not just on your health but on your happiness, confidence, and relationships. How many social gatherings have you dreaded because you don’t feel good in your skin? How often do you promise yourself that “this time will be different,” only to fall back into the same painful patterns?

Imagine a life where you feel in control, free, and empowered—where food no longer holds power over you, and self-love replaces self-judgment. Leslie’s journey and proven methods offer more than just hope; they offer a path to lasting change through mental and emotional mastery. Join us as in this episode as we explore how to reclaim your energy, confidence, and joy, and finally step into the life you deserve.

"Your next breakthrough in your career, your financial abundance, or, maybe your next level where you really want more intimacy and more connection with your partner is on the other side of your healing your relationship with food, body and weight." - Leslie Thornton

What you will learn from this episode:

02:37 - The keys to achieving permanent weight loss and life mastery.

04:14 - Addressing the root causes of food, body, and weight struggles through holistic approaches rather than temporary fixes like surgery or drugs

07:01 - Overcoming emotional triggers behind eating habits to break free from the cycle of dieting and achieve lasting peace with food and body issues

13:31 -  Letting go of limiting beliefs, prioritizing self-care, and embracing the idea that seeking help and investing in themselves is essential, not selfish

18:25 - The importance of addressing mental and emotional roots of food and weight struggles for lasting transformation

25:08 - Emphasizing holistic solutions to transform stress and anxiety into lasting freedom and fulfillment

31:53 - Encouraging everyone to shift their mindset, address the mental and emotional roots of their struggles with food and weight, and embrace a journey of self-mastery and empowerment through Leslie's HEAL program

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