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.

• 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

• 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: Leslie@hpwl.co

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✨ 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 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

• 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: Leslie@hpwl.co

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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: Leslie@hpwl.co

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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: Leslie@hpwl.co

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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: Leslie@hpwl.co

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