Ep 102 When Weight Watchers Doesn't Work For You

In one's pursuit of weight loss, you may find yourself desperate for quick fixes. And in one's longing to get the desired result as fast as you can, one is lured to get something that promises instant transformation. For the time being, it can be effective. Sure, you get what you want as fast as you can imagine it.  That's the new weight loss drug by Weight Watchers for you. It's anybody's dream of getting a solution in an instant. Yes, it does something to chop off extra pounds off you. You get what you've always wanted. That slimmer body, smaller waist, that swimsuit-body-flaunting-summer-ready-body you've been dying to have. Now, what then? For as long as when are you able to maintain that body?  Only for as long as your willpower can control it, that's going to be the situation. But what about when your restrictive power loses its grip? That's where you come back spiraling down.  When it comes to weight loss, much of your result comes from the mind. When you rely on a treatment that only fixes the physical aspect of weight loss and neglects the mind, that's not long-lasting. There's the mental and emotional aspect you need to look into. Once you take these into consideration then you are in for a sustainable weight loss. And that's where Hypnosis for permanent weight loss comes in. With it you get the tools for emotional and self-mastery. It helps individuals rewire their subconscious beliefs and behaviors surrounding food and body image. That's what you need to have that empowered choice around food where you no longer judge it for being good or bad. You get aligned for what feels right for you, not what anybody says is right for you. When you do, that's when authentic transformation happens and you experience lasting happiness and freedom.  "Weight loss drugs, they will make a difference probably to obviously so many people have lost weight. It's my belief that at the end of the day though they're gonna need our program. I have not found another program that has the hypnosis, the emotional mastery, the aligning to yourself with some amazing coaching." - Leslie Thornton What you will learn from this episode: 00:39 - Fixing the mind to fix your food and body issues 04:39 - An invitation to join Leslie's 2-hour free masterclass 06:40 - Insights into the new weight loss drugs trending now 10:14 - Why 'Weight Watchers' is not sustainable 15:13 - The need to understand the behavior instead of just controlling the behavior 20:59 - Side effects of the weight loss drugs 28:19 - Leslie's qualification to coach you into this Hypnosis program 29:15 - The emotional circus going on when you're on a diet mentality and how the negative thought inside your mind affect you  33:45 - What does Hypnosis teaches you about emotional eating [learn about the HEAL method] 37:36 - The possibility for you when you've got emotional mastery around food 40:04 - Successful client journey with Hypnosis and why Hypnosis is the best weight loss program out there 44:07 - How food is an indication of how you are out of alignment with yourself 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: [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!  

In times of hardship, it's tempting to avoid the difficult tasks and opt for the easy way out. However, this often leads us away from achieving our goals. We tend to make excuses and justify our actions, only to realize that we are the ones hindering our own success. The internal dialogue within our minds is often contributory to this.  Tina Moser is an Entrepreneur, Growth Advisor, Podcast Host, Speaker, Certified Exit Planning Advisor, Professional Life Coach & Strategic Financial Director at Cultivate Advisors and also the host of Women Choosing Growth podcast. In this episode, Tina guides us towards adopting the right mindset to reach our goals. She empowers us to break through our self-imposed limits and overcome the limiting beliefs that hold us back from success.  By delving into Tina's own life, we can learn how she connected with her core and became the successful person she was meant to be. This lesson isn't just relevant to business, but also applies to our relationship with food, eating, and body image struggles. Join us as we discover the path to lasting happiness and freedom. "To be successful you need to be at peace with yourself." - Tina Moser What you will learn from this episode: 03:07 - It's not a straight path no matter what 08:14 - Thinking beyond one's limits 09:48 - How different are women from men in terms of their mindset towards a big goal 11:48 - Building a plan and making things happen 14:36 - The right mindset to realizing your big goals 18:20 - Get uncomfortable to grow 19:18 - Treating your business like it should be and respecting boundaries 21:33 - What she thinks about 'culture' in business 23:46 - Tina's advice in dealing with failures and mistakes in life and business 28:40 - What success means for Tina 32:32 - Tina's empowering words: Be a better friend to yourself 33:25 - Get rid of blocks by talking to yourself Connect with Tina Moser:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/tina-sue-moser-540379a Podcast: https://womenchoosinggrowth.com Valuable Resources: Free Monthly Hypnosis for Weight Loss Session Join Emotional Mastery Coaching with Leslie Connect With Leslie Thornton: Book A Clarity Call Watch Free Training 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 want to spend your life running away from sweets, only to end up feeling exhausted? Or do you want to break free from the cycle of avoiding the reality of weight loss and confront your food fears once and for all? In today's episode we delve into the intricate relationship between our diet mentality and our behavior towards indulging in sweets. From the crippling fear that makes our struggles even more challenging to the necessity of understanding the emotional and mental aspects of weight loss, we explore it all.  Join us as we unravel the secrets to overcoming the fear of indulging in foods we've long deemed off-limits. What if, instead of constantly battling guilt and shame, you could effortlessly embrace the joy of eating without restrictions?  Tune in as we navigate the journey of weight loss, discussing the invaluable role of coaching and the gradual ease that comes with settling into new patterns. Discover how mastering your guilt and shame around food can lead to a transformative end result you never thought possible. It's time to liberate yourself from the shackles of fear and savor the sweetness of life. "When you can master getting over the guilt and shame, you actually will start to eat in a more balanced way automatically." - Leslie Thornton What you will learn from this episode: 00:58 - What one's behavior is like toward eating sweets when you are on a diet mentality 04:36 - How fear of sweets makes your struggles even harder  08:34 - The need to understand about the emotional and mental aspects of losing weight  09:59 - How to overcome fear over food that you're scared of eating 12:27 - What if you could just easily flow without the guilt and shame of eating those food you feared 14:02 - What the journey of losing weight looks like for each person 16:36 - How a coach is helpful especially at times when its hard to face your food struggles 18:29 - The harder it is as you get started and the easier it is as you get settled in new pattern 21:24 - What end result will mastering your guilt and shame over eating food you're scared about gives you Valuable Resources: Free Monthly Hypnosis for Weight Loss Session Join Emotional Mastery Coaching with Leslie Connect With Leslie Thornton: Book A Clarity Call Watch Free Training 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!

In our search for holistic wellness, we often encounter challenges that go beyond physical health. Anne's story laid out a profound transformation that can occur when one embarks on a path of emotional healing and self-discovery. Through her candid reflections, Anne reveals a deeply personal journey marked by struggles with grief, caregiving responsibilities, and the toll of neglecting her own well-being. However, her story also shines with moments of resilience, growth, and newfound empowerment, offering valuable insights into the interconnectedness of emotional, physical, and mental well-being. Anne's journey shows her willingness to confront deep-seated emotions and embrace vulnerability that serves as a catalyst for profound change. Even with the complexities that peppered her journey, Hypnosis, emotional mastery, and self-reflection help Anne face this with courage and determination. Moreover, she demonstrates the importance of cultivating self-compassion and adopting a mindset focused on growth and self-improvement. As Ann progresses in her journey, she now knows how self-care and mindful living contribute to making choices that honor her well-being. From reevaluating her relationship with food to prioritizing self-expression and joy, her story underscores the transformative power of intentional living. What once was unimaginable now becomes possible. Only because she jumped in and decided to make her way to lasting freedom and happiness. Join us in this episode and witness Anne's life changing journey. "Jump in, and then trust the process and really just follow your lead." - Anne  What you will learn from this episode: 01:40 - Everything failed before but finally finding results in Hypnosis 04:22 - How life was back then and how Hypnosis compare to any other thing she tried before 10:45 - Getting the chance again to live life the way it was before and wanted 15:53 - How soon has the emotional mastery impacted her and what her experience was like 20:51 - What it's like achieving empowered decision-making when it comes to food 23:31 - Setting a goal and happily working on it [from non-moving to getting connected] 27:51 - Anne's inspiring words for you: “Once you surrender the whole thing and you make that decision--- you're in, once you're in --- do it!” 28:21 - How Anne found Leslie and Hypnosis and she listened to herself 30:16 - Action step that helps with her healing process Valuable Resources: Free Monthly Hypnosis for Weight Loss Session Join Emotional Mastery Coaching with Leslie Connect With Leslie Thornton: Book A Clarity Call Watch Free Training 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!  

Life can be overwhelming, especially when dealing with a serious illness. It may feel like you're doing everything you can to get better, but the results aren't coming as quickly as you'd like. Challenges keep arising, and you start to doubt whether your efforts are making a difference, especially when it comes to your health.  The steps you're taking may even take a toll on your body, leading to weight gain. This is the reality of being in transition and working towards achieving your goals. When you're desperate to recover, all you can focus on is finding something to ease the pain. This is the journey that Ali Posco, our guest for today's episode, has experienced. Ali Daniel is a business coach and spiritual mentor for coaches. She's a down-to-earth spiritual mentor undercover as a strategic and no-BS business coach and marketing expert. She's helped hundreds of women start and scale coaching businesses, helping them differentiate themselves from the masses, simplify enrolling clients with integrity, and hone in on their unique magic and messaging. But what she's most proud of is helping these women align with their souls and higher purpose, use their business as a vehicle for their own growth, and come home to themselves, their truth, and their bodies.  Teaching practical & aligned marketing strategies and business coaching is what she's known for… but it’s the inner and subconscious healing and alignment work that’s at the core of what she does. This blend of both is what her clients come to her for. Join us in today's episode as Ali shares her inspiring journey of personal transformation. From overcoming $20k in debt to building a seven-figure business, she'll take us through the challenges she faced and the steps she took to overcome them. If you're facing similar health challenges, Ali's experiences can help guide you towards lasting freedom and happiness. "Through that crisis that I had of my health, I did find a path to healing and part of that involved this soul alignment process that I kind of came up with through all the reading, all of the digging, and the coaching that I was a part of." - Ali Daniel  What you will learn from this episode: 04:10 - What the journey was like from a 20k debt to seven figures in four years 05:09 - The spiritual awakening and the defining moment for her 08:21 - Starting a life-changing journey with a health coach 12:57 - The challenge that comes with the transformation 16:24 - Continue taking action that's aligned even when you feel like things are not working yet 18:35 - How your body reacts during the transition period of your healing and the best thing to do about it 19:23 - Ways you can do to gracefully combat the challenges coming your way during difficult times 22:58 - Trusting your intuition and taking responsibility for your life [think about things as happening 'for me' instead of 'to me'] 26:47 - Taking your power back on things you've invested in  29:09 - Turning health lessons as building blocks for her soul-aligned businesses 32:01 - How things paid off investing in a $6k coaching program versus a $100 Connect with Ali Daniel : Website: https://www.punchdrunksoul.com/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/punchdrunksoul/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PunchDrunkSoulPage Valuable Resources: Free Monthly Hypnosis for Weight Loss Session Join Emotional Mastery Coaching with Leslie Connect With Leslie Thornton: Book A Clarity Call Watch Free Training 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!  

In a world where the struggle between health and indulgence often leads to a rigid, black-and-white approach to eating, finding a sense of balance can seem like an impossible feat. However, in this episode, we delve into the transformative journey of Leslie, who went from feeling trapped in a diet mentality to embracing a life filled with vibrant colors and the freedom to enjoy all that life has to offer, including carbs. Through Leslie's and some more real life experiences of her clients, we explore the profound shift from restrictive thinking to intuitive eating, and the profound impact it had on her relationship with food and her overall well-being. Join us as we uncover the powerful connection between science, spirituality, and personal energy, and discover the keys to unlocking a life of mastery, abundance, and yes, even the joy of including carbs. "There is a way to have balance. I never thought there was any type of hope for me to have balance. I thought I was a food addict beyond belief. I thought I was a sugar addict beyond belief. Like it was absolutely insane.Now, it's like literally I can have anything...anything...anything..." - Leslie Thornton What you will learn from this episode: 00:03 - Diet mentality versus eating intuitively 05:38 - Life that was black and white to a full-colored one 13:03 - Living life in black and white 20:21 - Leslie's experience of enjoying life in full color 31:37 - Imagine a life outside a black and white diet mentality 36:00 - Learning life mastery 41:49 - Finding connection between science, spirituality, and your energy 45:01 - What it takes to have it all 47:58 - A combination of science, spirituality and your energy equals to mastering your life Valuable Resources: Free Monthly Hypnosis for Weight Loss Session Join Emotional Mastery Coaching with Leslie Connect With Leslie Thornton: Book A Clarity Call Watch Free Training 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!

Ep 236 The 4 Reasons You Can’t Lose Weight and Keep It Off For Good!  Are you tired of the endless cycle of weight loss and regain, never quite achieving the lasting results you desire? It's frustrating, isn't it? You try diet after diet, only to find yourself right back where you started, feeling defeated and discouraged. But what if the problem isn't just the diets alone—it's the mindset behind them? That's right. The diet mentality, fueled by societal pressures and unrealistic expectations, keeps you trapped in a cycle of restriction and deprivation. But here's a solution: Hypnosis. By harnessing the power of Hypnosis, you can break free from these limiting beliefs and behaviors, paving the way for lasting change. Imagine being able to reprogram your subconscious mind to support your weight loss goals effortlessly. With Hypnosis, you can finally let go of the diet mindset and embrace a more sustainable approach to wellness. But that's not all. We also need to address the underlying emotional challenges that often sabotage our weight loss efforts. You see, many of us turn to food as a coping mechanism for stress, boredom, or sadness. It's a vicious cycle that leaves us feeling powerless and out of control. But here's the thing: emotional mastery is the key to permanent weight loss. By learning to navigate our emotions without turning to food, we can finally break free from the cycle of emotional eating. Join us as we explore the transformative power of Hypnosis and emotional mastery, and discover how you can finally achieve lasting weight loss success. "If you learn lasting self-care, if you know what makes you feel good and helps you get out of stressful situations, also things that make you feel joyful, like things that you actually love to do, then you are going to set yourself up for success because you are more likely to consistently do activities that you love and enjoy rather than things you hate, just so you can lose weight." - Leslie Thornton What you will learn from this episode: 01:44 - Reason number one for not losing weight for keeps: The diet mindset  04:22 - How Hypnosis works to overcome diet mentality 08:22 - The second reason for not putting off weight forever: You don't know how to feel your feelings 09:58 - What contribution does emotional mastery has on permanent weight loss 14:05 - Third reason: Controlling what you can't control 17:31 - Get along with this belief-changing exercise 20:05 - Getting empowered and feeling loved regardless of your body size 20:52 - Fourth reason: You're too hard on yourself 24:32 - A joy wheel exercise to combat perfectionism Valuable Resources: Free Monthly Hypnosis for Weight Loss Session Join Emotional Mastery Coaching with Leslie Connect With Leslie Thornton: Book A Clarity Call Watch Free Training 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!

Ep 235 [LIVE Hypnosis included]: I understand your pain! Have you been living life like it has always been the same for you? Especially where weight and body issues are concerned. How it's preventing you from truly appreciating the person that you are. Think about the lack of confidence, not enjoying beach trips with friends and family, not wearing clothes you've always been dreaming of. Add in all the food binges and not feeling good about yourself. How many opportunities have you lost just being trapped in your very own prison? What could be worse is that you've tried countless solutions, or so you thought they were. But, all attempts were futile. And now you're giving up. Yes, this time you're giving up on the diet mentality mindset.  Because that's exactly it. You might not know, but what we just mentioned speaks of the signs. It is undermining your happiness and that just needs to stop. What you need now is healing, getting that emotional mastery to feel empowered around food. Hypnosis is a tool that can help you achieve this. And listening to this episode just might be the first step to finally find the freedom you needed all this time. Now, let's dig in and experience Hypnosis and its transformative power. "We need to stop focusing on willpower and start focusing on healing; Hypnosis is a very healing tool." - Leslie Thornton What you will learn from this episode: 02:20 - Identifying the diet mentality mindset in all of us in the way we tackle weight loss 09:37 - What it looks like not mastering emotional eating 14:51 - The things you missed out as a result of not mastering emotional eating 17:19 - It's possible and it can be done [to be completely off the diet mentality] 20:58 - Leslie looking back at her own struggles with food and body weight issues 25:40 - Not easy but all worth it 31:16 - How this travel experience help Leslie become a better coach 36:42 - There's no addiction to talk about, there' the emotional aspect to deal with [the healing] 40:52 - How 'Fast Track to Freedom Program' helps you to be a free eater 45:34 - Experience Hypnosis  01:03:51 - Success story Valuable Resources: Register for our LIVE FREE Monthly “Themed” Healthy Hypnosis Hour! Join Emotional Mastery Coaching with Leslie Connect With Leslie Thornton: Book A Clarity Call Watch Free Training 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!  

In the space of weight loss and dietary trends, the allure of quick fixes and rigid structures often overshadows the subconscious reason of individual relationships with food that need to be fixed. In this episode we embark on a journey through the intricacies of Bright Line Eating, a program looked up to by some as a light of hope for weight loss and food and body issues, yet presenting questionable ideology that needs careful consideration. Here, we examine the manifestations of a diet mentality, shedding light on the underlying issues that drive individuals towards restrictive eating patterns. Through the narratives and candid revelations, we uncover the profound impact of diet culture on self-perception and emotional well-being. As we dig deeper, we confront the stark contrast between addiction to substances like alcohol or drugs versus food addiction. As we dissect the mechanisms of Bright Line Eating, questions arise about its efficacy and sustainability in bringing about genuine healing and nourishment. At the core of all that's happening, we came to a revelation: the necessity of breaking free from the confines of Bright Line Eating. Through Leslie's personal anecdotes and own experiences as well as those of others she knows who experienced it, we are made to see the need to unshackle ourselves from fear-based approaches to food issues and embrace the liberating journey towards intuitive eating. Moreover, we confront the inherent limitations of Bright Line Eating, unearthing its fear-based beliefs. Thus, leading us to think about the transformative process of Hypnosis, which has at its foundation self-love and self-compassion. Making one's journey sustainably attainable. "When you have the bandaid off and you start to be an intuitive eater, you have to hear and see all of that shit. It has to be seen. But what you find when you see it is how much better it feels once you see it." - Leslie Thornton What you will learn from this episode: 00:57 - Manifestation of someone who has a diet mentality issues 08:06 - Digging into Bright Line Eating [Difference between alcohol or drug addiction versus food addiction] 15:04 - Why Leslie needed to come out of the Bright Line Eating program 21:45 - What the food was like  under the Bright Line Eating program and how this made her feel and believed about herself 23:14 - Bright Line Healing --- a breakaway from Bright Line Eating 30:00 - Fear-based approach that is gleaned from Bright Line Eating 32:07 - Finding freedom in intuitive eating in your personal and professional life 37:20 - What Bright Line Eating never teaches you about [seeing the result of fear-based versus love-based approach ] 45:08 - Self-compassion and self-love as the way to  have the best life [an invitation to the Hypnosis program including what it is about and how it can help you] 50:59 - Love yourself to freedom Valuable Resources: Register for our LIVE FREE Monthly “Themed” Healthy Hypnosis Hour! Join Emotional Mastery Coaching with Leslie Connect With Leslie Thornton: Book A Clarity Call Watch Free Training 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!  

In the space of self-improvement and personal transformation, the journey towards permanent weight loss stands as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. This episode offers a profound exploration into the intricacies of this transformative endeavor.  It unveils the remarkable evolution of a client, showcasing her unwavering commitment to self-investment and growth. She embarked on a leave of absence from her professional commitments, recognizing the paramount importance of prioritizing her own well-being in a society often fixated on productivity and external validation. Through the lens of her journey, this episode delves into the multifaceted dimensions of emotional and mental health, shedding light on the challenges of imposter syndrome and its intricate interplay with food, body, and weight issues. Here, we can see an utmost display of her resolute dedication to self-improvement, as she absorbs knowledge like a sponge and implements transformative strategies with unwavering commitment. Strongly sending a message of how one has to tackle this oftentimes lonely and tough path. Anchored in a growth mindset and a profound understanding of her intrinsic worth, she transcends the confines of self-doubt and emerges as an inspiration, illuminating the path towards holistic well-being and permanent weight loss. "In order to live a full existence as a human being, especially in the world today, we need to equip ourselves with how to take care of ourselves. And  not just take care of ourselves, but in a way that's in alignment for you." - Leslie Thornton What you will learn from this episode: 00:05 - Why Leslie is so proud of this one client of hers [for one, she's taking a leave of absence from work for self-care] 02:43 - How was she a remarkable student in the Hypnosis program 06:54 - What emotional eating looks like and what it ends up with 07:40 - Taking care of yourself that is in alignment with yourself 09:59 - Discussing the four stages of love as it relates to the process of healing through Hypnosis 13:50 - How her student's consciousness about the healing she got overflows to her family and work relation 17:44 - The need to ask for help when things are already beyond our control  20:31 - How the Hypnosis program has shifted perspective for this student especially when it comes to her loved ones, specifically her husband Valuable Resources: Register for our LIVE FREE Monthly “Themed” Healthy Hypnosis Hour! Join Emotional Mastery Coaching with Leslie Connect With Leslie Thornton: Book A Clarity Call Watch Free Training 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!