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May 2025
15m 17s

Ep 298 Why high achievers still feel stu...

Leslie M. Thornton
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🔑 Episode Summary:
This empowering episode is for high-achieving women who feel overwhelmed behind the scenes. Whether you’re a doctor, mom, leader, or professional, if you struggle with emotional eating, perfectionism, and burnout, this is your invitation to find lasting peace without diets or willpower. Leslie explains how food struggles are rooted in nervous system patterns and offers a new, sustainable path to freedom through emotional mastery.

🕰️ Episode Breakdown:

[0:00] Welcome & Who This Is For
Leslie speaks directly to high-achieving women hiding exhaustion and food struggles behind a successful exterior.

[1:55] The Real Reason You Feel Stuck
Topic: All-or-nothing thinking
This mindset keeps high performers trapped in food and life spirals.

[3:24] Control ≠ Peace, Perfection ≠ Freedom
Insight: Trying to control everything may feel safe, but it isn’t peaceful.
Learn why surrender is the key to true emotional peace.

[4:10] What Actually Creates Change
Clients share their transformation through emotional mastery—not food rules.
Letting go of external validation helps the "food noise" fade naturally.

[5:42] No More Plans, Pills, or Perfection
Freedom starts with nervous system regulation, not another plan or injection.

[6:10] About the Fast Track to Freedom Program
Join if you're ready for inner peace without giving up your power.
(🎯 Link mentioned: hpWL.co)

[7:13] Why You Keep Procrastinating
Truth bomb: Procrastination is a trauma response, not laziness.
Fear of peace, intimacy (like journaling), or change could be holding you back.

[8:48] A New Way Forward
Learn how to rewire your mindset, regulate big emotions, and stop using food, alcohol,  or overworking as control tools.

[9:44] Peace Is Possible For You
Imagine achieving success and enjoying it. It’s time to feel good inside, not just look good on the outside.

[10:51] Your Invitation
Take action now—don’t wait for a rock bottom moment.
Register for the Healthy Hypnosis Hour or book a Free Call at hpWL.co.

[12:10] Share & Remember This
If you know someone who looks put together but is silently struggling, share this episode.
You’re not broken—you’re just ready for real, lasting change.

✨ CTA: Ready for food freedom and emotional peace?
→ Sign up for the next free Healthy Hypnosis Hour Masterclass
→ Or book a Free Clarity Call at hpWL.co

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