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Sep 22
46m 36s

Ep 316 Forgiving the Past to Create A Ne...

Leslie M. Thornton
About this episode

Do you ever feel like you’re waiting for the “right moment” before making a change? You want to feel safe, certain, and fully confident before you take the leap. But that hesitation keeps you stuck in the same old cycle.

The longer you wait, the heavier the doubt grows. Fear, resentment, and old beliefs whisper that you’ll fail again, so you hold back. And while you wait, the peace and freedom you crave stay just out of reach.

The truth is, transformation starts with action first. When you leap -– even while scared — you create the belief and momentum you’ve been missing. With the right tools, like Hypnosis and rewiring your mindset, you can finally let go of the past and step into lasting freedom.

Let’s dive into this episode and know the importance of self-trust, forgiveness, and letting go of shame to achieve lasting change. Let’s explore how aligned action, subconscious healing, and releasing past resentment can break the cycle of dieting. 

“You must take action first. Then the belief strengthens you. Don't wait to believe. You act, and belief grows from the action.” - Leslie Thornton

What you will learn from this episode:

03:45 - Leslie’s personal story about investing in a coach, experiencing grief, shame, and the impact on her self-esteem

05:21 - Neuroscience of change and community, facing shame and fear after disappointment

07:58 - Restoring integrity and self-Forgiveness  

11:01 - The power of forgiving yourself  and lessons from painful experiences and a deeper understanding of true transformation.

16:34 - Addressing the importance of letting go of anger and resentment

17:46 - Highlights the value of taking responsibility, learning from experiences, and not being held back by others’ perceptions

20:24 -  Explaining the challenge of true forgiveness and introducing an app as a tool for unconscious change

24:03 - Letting go of control and timelines and the importance of surrendering to the process

28:42 - Self-belief and moving forward and spiritual perspectives on trust and shame 

32:28 - The Science of belief and Hypnosis and the importance of action

37:22 - Emphasizing the importance of taking ownership for change and the co-creative process between coach and client

39:09 - Describing the journey of faith in healing food and body challenges, and the gifts that come from unexpected outcomes

 41:11 - Taking the leap and embracing uncertainty

 43:37 - Invitation to Masterclass highlighting the power of forgiveness, and the benefits of Hypnosis for lasting change

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