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Mar 2025
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Ep 283 How to Forgive Yourself, Break th...

Leslie M. Thornton
About this episode

Obsessing over food, weight, and body image — constantly starting over but never finding lasting peace? Do you find yourself swinging between strict diets and feeling out of control, wondering why nothing seems to stick? What if the real issue isn't just what you're eating, but something deeper?

It's frustrating when you've tried countless programs, spent money on coaches, and still feel like you're missing the key to lasting freedom. The anxiety, self-doubt, and constant mental chatter about food can drain your energy, leaving you overwhelmed and exhausted. Worse yet, this struggle can spill into your relationships, your career, and your ability to feel confident and calm in everyday life.

There's hope — and it starts with Leslie's HEAL Method — a proven framework that helps you break free from food struggles by addressing the emotional and mental patterns driving your behavior. This powerful program combines hypnosis, emotional mastery, and practical coaching strategies to help you heal from the inside out. By shifting your mindset, releasing shame, and embracing a new way of thinking, you can finally trust yourself around food, feel good in your body, and show up in life with confidence and clarity — no more starting over, just lasting change.

"I need you to understand that healing your relationship with food, like, for good and permanently, it's not something you can do alone. Not if you really want the full transformation. You can get band aid fixes, you can listen to little things. You could get little tidbits that help you feel better temporarily. Not the full shebang, not the full transformation, not the full healing process.You need support. You need tools that go beyond willpower. You need a new way of thinking that actually sticks.You need my HEAL method." - Leslie Thornton

What you will learn from this episode:

01:15 - Explaining that weight loss is a temporary fix, and the real challenge is in addressing deeper mindset issues and self-anger

03:19 -  Emphasizing that true transformation comes from improving your relationship with yourself and your emotions, not just dieting

06:03 - How setbacks with food and weight are often linked to emotional patterns rather than willpower

10:25 - Rewriting your self-narrative, shifting from a mindset of failure to one of resilience, learning, and self-trust

16:19 - Why the Fast Act to Freedom program is a comprehensive solution for lasting change

20:35 - Real life proofs of  how mastering your relationship with food leads to greater confidence, emotional stability, and success in both personal and professional life

26:05 - Menopause and how it requires new tools and mindset adjustments for lasting well-being

28:12 - Encouraging you to break free from food struggles, trust yourself, and create lasting change by embracing your authentic self and seeking support

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