About this episode
Do you feel trapped in an endless cycle of food struggles, constantly thinking about eating, weight, and body image? Have past solutions worked temporarily but failed to address deeper, lingering issues? Know that the root of the problem may run deeper than you realize. Unresolved emotional wounds, past traumas, or limiting beliefs often drive these struggles. For many, these internal battles manifest as being constantly busy—using work, caregiving, or other distractions to avoid confronting deeper pain. This busyness not only keeps you stuck but also magnifies feelings of exhaustion, disconnection, and helplessness, especially during demanding times like the holidays. In this episode, Leslie sheds light on how addressing the emotional and psychological roots of food, weight, and busyness struggles can lead to lasting freedom and peace. She shares inspiring client stories, practical insights, and the importance of seeking support to break free from these cycles. Stop surviving and start thriving. "Once you can actually feel inside your nervous system peace, steady, stable, calm, happy in your life, that is when the blessings come in. If you are on the rat race and in the hamster wheel of constantly thinking about this and constantly go, go, go, and you know that it's an issue, listen to it, take action, get clarity on it so that you can get past it." - Leslie Thornton What you will learn from this episode: 02:27 - Leslie explains how healing trauma and setting boundaries can break cycles of emotional eating and health struggles. 10:21 - Leslie explores how childhood trauma drives emotional eating and busyness, urging self-awareness and self-trust to break free and find balance 16:22 - How prioritizing self-healing and conscious growth transformed Leslie's life, encouraging others to trust the process of aligning with their authentic selves 21:37 - Leslie highlights the questions you need to ask yourself to dive deeper in order to get healthier 27:47 - The need to heal trauma, seek support, and take steps toward inner peace and freedom 33:34 - Leslie highlights the need for support to overcome food struggles and achieve lasting peace, sharing client successes and offering helpful resources Valuable Resources: Free Monthly Hypnosis for Weight Loss Session Join the 8-week Fastrack to Food Freedom Program -Guaranteed mental and emotional freedom from food Connect With Leslie Thornton: Book A Clarity Call Free 2 Hour Masterclass—How I Lost Weight Permanently and Stopped Stress Eating without Dieting or Strenuous Exercise Website Facebook LinkedIn Email: Leslie@hpwl.co If you enjoy the podcast, Would you please consider leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes in under 60 seconds? It brightens our day and helps us bring you incredible guests for top-notch content. Plus, I cherish reading every review! Click here to make a difference!