Ep 319 Why This Journey Is Different

✨ Episode Description In this deeply insightful episode, Leslie M. Thornton reveals what makes the Hypnosis for Permanent Weight Loss journey completely different from every other program. Using the powerful metaphor of “digging the Erie Canal of your mind,” she explains how this process rewires deep-rooted patterns at the subconscious level — leading to lasting transformation far beyond food and body issues. Leslie also shares her own story as a former nurse, how emotional patterns show up in everyday life, and why real freedom only comes when you learn to reprogram the unconscious mind. If you’ve ever felt stuck in the cycle of diets, control, and self-judgment, this episode will help you understand what’s truly been missing all along. 🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode Why the HPWL journey is different from traditional mindset or diet programs How your unconscious mind controls your relationship with food and body The “Erie Canal” metaphor for building deep, lasting transformation How to stop filtering life through fear and self-criticism Why emotional healing leads to natural peace with food What long-term transformation looks like after one year with HPWL ⏱️ Episode Highlights (Timestamps) 0:00 – Welcome and introduction to today’s topic 1:25 – Why the Hypnosis for Permanent Weight Loss journey is unique 3:30 – How being too strategic or logical can block transformation 5:00 – Becoming a “surgeon of the unconscious mind” 6:43 – How your brain filters only 200 bits out of 200 billion pieces of information 7:43 – Reprogramming your mind using NLP and hypnosis 10:00 – The “Erie Canal” analogy for deep subconscious change 13:07 – Leslie’s personal story from nursing to transformation work 17:13 – Food noise as a signal you’re disconnected from your purpose 18:09 – Fast Track to Freedom program overview 21:06 – Long-term transformation stories from HPWL clients 23:11 – How Leslie’s nursing background influences her coaching 26:20 – The importance of faith, patience, and continued inner work Valuable Resources: Join my next LIVE masterclass Join the 8-week Fastrack to Food Freedom Program -Guaranteed mental and emotional freedom from food  Connect With Leslie Thornton: Book A Clarity Call Website Facebook LinkedIn Email: [email protected] 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!

✨ Episode Description In this eye-opening episode, Leslie M. Thornton breaks down the true meaning of “food noise” — and why traditional dieting or mindset hacks don’t work long-term. She reveals how the mind’s constant chatter around food, body image, and control is actually a mirror of deeper emotional unrest. Through compassionate insight and powerful self-awareness, Leslie guides you to look beneath the surface of your food thoughts to discover the real source of peace. This conversation will help you shift from constant food noise to lasting inner calm — no willpower required. 🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode What food noise actually represents on a deeper emotional level Why traditional diet culture keeps you stuck in mental loops The connection between control, fear, and food patterns How to quiet the mind without restriction or guilt What it means to create true emotional safety with yourself A simple perspective shift to move from self-criticism to self-acceptance ⏱️ Episode Highlights (Timestamps) 0:00 – Welcome and introduction 0:45 – What “food noise” really means 2:15 – How emotional pain drives the food-control cycle 4:30 – The illusion of safety through control 7:00 – When mental chatter takes over your peace 10:15 – Letting go of judgment and allowing emotions to move 13:40 – What true emotional freedom looks like 17:00 – Practical ways to quiet the mind and body 20:10 – Closing reflections and next steps Valuable Resources: Join my next LIVE masterclass Join the 8-week Fastrack to Food Freedom Program -Guaranteed mental and emotional freedom from food  Connect With Leslie Thornton: Book A Clarity Call Website Facebook LinkedIn Email: [email protected] 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!

✨ Episode Description 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. 🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode 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 ⏱️ Episode Highlights (Timestamps) 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 Valuable Resources: Join my next LIVE masterclass Join the 8-week Fastrack to Food Freedom Program -Guaranteed mental and emotional freedom from food  Connect With Leslie Thornton: Book A Clarity Call Website Facebook LinkedIn Email: [email protected] 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!

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 Valuable Resources: Join my next LIVE masterclass Join the 8-week Fastrack to Food Freedom Program -Guaranteed mental and emotional freedom from food  Connect With Leslie Thornton: Book A Clarity Call Website Facebook LinkedIn Email: [email protected] 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!

Have you ever wished you could silence the constant food noise in your head—the endless chatter about what you should or shouldn’t eat? What if you could quiet that voice in less than two minutes, without relying on drugs or quick fixes? Imagine how much lighter and freer your life would feel if food was no longer controlling your thoughts. The truth is, diets, pills, and willpower don’t solve the root problem. They keep you stuck in the same exhausting cycle—losing weight, gaining it back, and constantly battling cravings. Even high achievers and leaders aren’t immune to this hidden struggle, carrying the burden of food noise while appearing successful on the outside. The real issue isn’t food—it’s brain wiring. By using neuroscience and proven techniques to reprogram your subconscious, you can break the survival loop that’s been running your food and weight struggles for years. Leslie’s approach offers the tools and support to finally rewire your mind and experience permanent freedom from food noise, cravings, and the endless cycle of dieting. Let’s listen to this episode. “If you've tried every diet, every plan, every quick fix out there and nothing has worked long term… Listen up! Because honestly, it's not that you lack willpower. It's that no one has shown you how to change your mind, not just your meals.” - Leslie Thornton What you will learn from this episode: 02:29 - The problem with food noise and quick fixes, reframing the real problem  and openness to a new perspective  11:02 - Leslie sharing her journey, feeling stuck between exhaustion from dieting and physical discomfort 13:40 - How successful people often secretly struggle with food, body image, and emotional needs 18:27 - Leslie recounting her teenage experience with depression and how it was misdirected into dieting 21:28 - How emotional pain becomes linked to weight and dieting and introducing the Masterclass that rewires the mind for lasting change 23:10 - Breaking the cycle and creating new neural pathways: Repetition, Emotional Mastery, and Brain Wiring 26:53 - How emotional triggers lead to repeated cycles of dieting or overeating and how to rewire the brain 33:47 - Highlighting the importance of community, repetition, and emotional work for lasting transformation 36:15 - Addressing how personal strengths can mask underlying emotional loops that perpetuate food struggles 38:04 - Invitation to the Masterclass: Details, its purpose, and how to register 41:00 - Client Success Stories 43:37 - Final Invitation to join the masterclass and reminding that the real issue is brain wiring, not food Valuable Resources: Join my next LIVE masterclass Join the 8-week Fastrack to Food Freedom Program -Guaranteed mental and emotional freedom from food  Connect With Leslie Thornton: Book A Clarity Call Website Facebook LinkedIn Email: [email protected] 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!  

Have you ever wondered if your lifelong struggle with food and weight has quietly become your life’s purpose? What if your energy, focus, and identity have been unconsciously tied to “fixing” your body, rather than actually living fully? And what if this pursuit has kept you from discovering your true purpose? The problem is, diets, quick fixes, and even knowledge about “what to do” don’t solve the deeper issue. Many people spend years cycling through restriction, obsession, and shame, only to end up right where they started—or worse. This constant focus on what’s wrong steals joy, erodes self-worth, and traps you in patterns of self-sabotage. The good news is, you don’t have a weight problem—you have a purpose problem. Real healing begins when you shift from criticism to self-compassion, from control to connection, and from fixing to being. By embracing who you truly are, setting boundaries, and seeking support, you can step into lasting freedom, peace, and a life beyond food obsession. “I’ve had so many people recently say to me, ‘Yeah, I have lost weight before and I still felt empty inside. I still felt anxious about gaining it back. I still felt insecure and not confident when I walked into a room.’ So clearly this is not about a weight problem. This is a being problem. You cannot solve an internal problem with an external solution. ” - Leslie Thornton What you will learn from this episode: 03:49 - Debunking life purpose myths, common misconceptions about life purpose, emphasizing it’s about being yourself, not external achievements 09:20 Connecting the concept of unconscious commitments to body image and weight struggles 10:31 - How a problem-finding mindset is unhelpful for self-worth and healing 14:14 - Letting go of what’s wrong and focusing on what’s right with oneself to create lasting change and self-love 16:34 Reflecting on a documentary and client stories to show that external weight loss doesn’t solve deeper issues 20:27 - Breaking the cycle of generational weight obsession 22:38 - Outlining the need for hypnosis, coaching, and boundary setting for sustainable transformation 27:11 - The power of asking for help  and how healing is a decision 29:28 - Describes group coaching experiences, client breakthroughs, and the richness of community support 31:22 - How every food event Is a learning opportunity and discussing on unconditional self-love 34:03 - Unpacking food behaviors , letting go of the timeline, and the Importance of self-value 40:10 - Leslie reflecting on her own evolving sense of purpose and the impact of her work 41:23 - How movement and body changes with age, retreats and transformational Experiences  45:19 - Reiterating that purpose is about who you are in every situation, not just what you do; and why you don’t have a weight problem, only a purpose problem  47:30 - Healing relationships and communication  49:01 - Why you hurt yourself with old patterns  Valuable Resources: Join my next LIVE masterclass Join the 8-week Fastrack to Food Freedom Program -Guaranteed mental and emotional freedom from food  Connect With Leslie Thornton: Book A Clarity Call Website Facebook LinkedIn Email: [email protected] 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!  

Have you ever wondered if your struggles with food have less to do with willpower and more to do with the very first relationship you ever had the one with your mother? In this episode of the Hypnosis for Permanent Weight Loss podcast, Leslie Thornton dives deep into the concept of the mother wound what it is, how it silently shapes your eating patterns, and why healing it might be the missing piece to finally feeling free around food. You’ll learn how unresolved dynamics with your mom can create perfectionism, shame, rebellion, or emotional hunger and why dieting never fixes the root cause. Instead, true freedom comes from healing within. “You can’t fix an internal problem with an external solution. Healing starts within.” — Leslie Thornton What You’ll Learn in This Episode: [0:00] Why your struggle with food may trace back to your very first relationship [0:39] What the “mother wound” is and how it shapes eating patterns [2:41] Reflection: What was really going on emotionally the last time you overate or binged? [4:13] Defining the mother wound (and why it’s not about blaming your mom) [4:57] Common examples: critical moms, emotional unavailability, or projecting body image struggles [6:15] Leslie’s personal story of her mom’s influence and the belief she internalized [9:10] Why dieting became a false sense of safety and worthiness [10:17] Reflection: When did you feel you had to “earn” love or approval in childhood? [11:00] Four common patterns: perfectionism, shame-driven overeating, rebellion, emotional hunger [13:26] The good news — healing the mother wound is possible and life-changing [14:04] A powerful reflection: How would your food relationship change if you felt truly safe and accepted? [16:01] Why healing doesn’t have to be hard — and how it unlocks joy in every area of life [17:27] Next step: Book a call to uncover the deeper patterns driving your eating Valuable Resources: Join my next LIVE masterclass Join the 8-week Fasttrack to Food Freedom Program – Guaranteed mental and emotional freedom from food Connect With Leslie Thornton: Book A Clarity Call Website Facebook LinkedIn 📧 Email: [email protected] 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 and top-notch content. Plus, Leslie loves reading every review! Click here to make a difference.

Have you ever felt the “high” of starting a new diet, with its meal plans, structure, and excitement that this time will be different? In today’s episode, Leslie Thornton breaks down why that very rush is what keeps you trapped in the painful cycle of dieting. You’ll learn how dieting acts as a distraction from the deeper emotional wounds driving your struggle with food and why true freedom comes not from the next diet plan, but from healing at the root. If you’ve ever wondered why you can be successful in so many areas of life but still feel stuck when it comes to food, this episode will connect the dots in a way you’ve never heard before. “Dieting keeps you busy. But healing sets you free.” — Leslie Thornton What You’ll Learn in This Episode: [0:41] Why the “high” of starting a new diet is actually what keeps you stuck [2:22] How dieting distracts you from deeper emotional wounds [6:31] What “diet addiction” really means (and how it’s different from food addiction) [9:01] Integrity vs. perfectionism — and how perfectionism fuels the diet cycle [11:24] Why dieting is an external fix to an internal problem [14:02] Leslie’s personal story of breaking free through emotional healing [15:47] Building trust and intimacy with your body instead of relying on control [16:00] A powerful reflection: “If dieting wasn’t an option, how would you deal with emotions?” [17:30] Why true food freedom requires deeper inner healing work Valuable Resources: Join my next LIVE masterclass Join the 8-week Fastrack to Food Freedom Program -Guaranteed mental and emotional freedom from food  Connect With Leslie Thornton: Book A Clarity Call Website Facebook LinkedIn Email: [email protected] 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!  

Is Your Relationship Supporting You… or Holding You Back? Have you ever asked yourself if you’re in the right relationship — one that truly supports your growth, or one that leaves you carrying all the weight? In this episode of the Hypnosis for Permanent Weight Loss podcast, Leslie Thornton explores the key signs of emotional safety, what healthy leadership looks like in a partner, and how to know if your relationship has hope… or if it’s time to walk away. You’ll hear how relationship triggers directly tie into struggles with food and weight, why so many women fall into the role of “emotional manager,” and how healing your inner world creates space for healthier love — and more freedom with food. “The right relationship isn’t perfect. It’s real, it’s emotionally honest, and it meets you in your growth.” — Leslie Thornton What You’ll Learn in This Episode: [0:01] How to know if you’re in the right relationship [0:26] Why many food triggers stem from relationship issues [1:17] The three keys: emotional safety, healthy initiation, knowing when to stay or go [1:50] The first question to ask: Is this relationship worth saving? [3:04] Why no partner is perfect, but emotional safety is non-negotiable [4:19] What emotional safety really looks like in a relationship [6:43] Why unhealed emotional wounds keep repeating relationship patterns [7:12] Red flags: walking on eggshells, high highs and low lows, chronic misunderstanding [10:10] The cost of always being the initiator in relationships [12:24] Common red flags of imbalance and disconnection [14:06] Core wounds — and how they shape what you attract in relationships [15:22] Using hypnosis and NLP to clear emotional wounds and reclaim your power [17:20] The truth about inner work: why you win no matter what [18:14] Signs there’s hope for your relationship to grow [19:13] How relationship triggers directly affect food, weight, and health [21:01] The connection between emotional weight and physical weight [22:01] Why unhappy relationships impact your happiness more than being single [23:04] The shift from “doing it all” to receiving and resting in your feminine [25:12] A client story: when doing the opposite of what feels natural actually worked [26:36] Final reminder: the right relationship isn’t perfect, it’s safe, supportive, and real Valuable Resources: Join my next LIVE masterclass Join the 8-week Fasttrack to Food Freedom Program – Guaranteed mental and emotional freedom from food Connect With Leslie Thornton: Book A Clarity Call Website Facebook LinkedIn 📧 Email: [email protected] 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 and top-notch content. Plus, Leslie loves reading every review! Click here to make a difference.