In this continuation of our "Food Noise" series, Leslie Thornton dives deeper into how unresolved emotions and hidden patterns fuel obsessive thoughts about food. You'll learn how relationship dynamics, emotional triggers, and unmet needs play a direct role in food behaviors—and what you can do to shift them.
If you've ever felt like you know what to do around food but can't get yourself to follow through, this episode will give you clarity on the deeper root cause—and how to truly break free.
The hidden link between relationships, triggers, and food behaviors
Why unresolved emotions resurface as food noise
How emotional safety impacts both your relationships and your health
The difference between fixing your partner vs. doing your inner work
Why releasing emotional and mental weight helps the physical weight come off naturally
Steps to create more peace, energy, and freedom in your daily life
0:01 – Why food noise often masks deeper emotional struggles
2:00 – How to know if your relationship is worth saving
4:00 – The role of emotional safety in food and weight patterns
7:00 – Walking on eggshells: how it affects your health and food choices
10:00 – Initiation, leadership, and relationship red flags
14:00 – Core wounds: "I'm not important" and how they drive food behaviors
17:20 – Why inner work is the only path to true peace
20:00 – Emotional vs. physical weight: the powerful connection
23:00 – Shifting into your feminine and receiving support in relationships
26:30 – Wrapping up: choosing peace, boundaries, and real love
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