Hypnosis for Permanent Weight Loss

Are you stuck in an endless cycle of dieting, perfectionism, and guilt? Do you find yourself constantly switching between strict control over food and complete abandon, only to feel joyless and exhausted? How about finding a way to break free from these patterns and truly enjoy your life without fear or shame around food, body, and weight? The perfectionist mindset can feel like a trap—rewarding us with fleeting moments of control but leaving us drained, frustrated, and disconnected from our authentic selves. For many, the holidays amplify this struggle, with extra food, drinks, and social expectations heightening the pressure to "stay on track" while secretly longing for freedom and joy. The more we strive for perfection, the more we may feel we’re missing out on the vibrant, colorful life we deserve. In this episode, Leslie  shares her transformative journey from rigid dieting and fear-based control to a life of freedom, joy, and authenticity. She invites us to shift from perfectionism to integrity, explore new sources of joy, and embrace our full self-expression. Let’s move past the limitations of all-or-nothing thinking and rediscover what it means to live in the present moment. Listen to Leslie's insights as they offer a powerful roadmap for change. "Give yourself permission to have joy this holiday. That is what they're all about. That is where we get access to it. And if that feels impossible to you, just know that there are ways to get there." - Leslie Thornton What you will learn from this episode: 01:52 - Leslie sharing her journey from struggling with dieting and food addiction to discovering joy and freedom through her HEAL method 05:05 - Describing a client’s experience with the unsustainable cycle of strict dieting and binge eating 07:10 - Discussing the fear and challenges of balancing strict control and permission around food during the holidays and normalizing common struggles and embracing joy 15:37 -  Exploring the journey from perfectionism to authenticity, and embracing flexibility, integrity, and joy in living your life 21:56 - Emphasizing the importance of rediscovering joy and using personal struggles as catalysts for greater freedom and self-expression 26:46 - Inviting everyone to join her program to overcome perfectionism and food rules for a more joyful and empowered life 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!

Are you feeling stuck in a cycle of arguments, stress, and unmet emotional needs in your relationships? Do you find yourself constantly taking on responsibility for everything, leaving you exhausted and unfulfilled? What if the way you communicate is the key to breaking free and creating the harmony you’ve been craving? The truth is, many of us were programmed early in life to communicate in ways that serve us in professional settings but create challenges in our personal lives. Direct, task-focused communication may help you excel at work, but it often leaves relationships strained and emotional needs unmet. Without learning how to balance masculine and feminine communication styles, you may find yourself stuck in patterns of conflict, disconnection, and unhealthy coping mechanisms like stress eating or burnout. But the good thing is, you can transform these patterns by learning to communicate in ways that foster emotional connection and invite others to support you. Through a combination of self-awareness, emotional mastery, and a willingness to practice new habits, it’s possible to create relationships that bring joy, ease, and fulfillment. Leslie’s program offers tools, insights, and guidance to help you make lasting changes, empowering you to feel loved, understood, and at peace in your personal and professional life. "Consider that when we decide to be a different way and to tap into our feminine and to learn how to take better care of ourselves and ask for what we need, that gives other people the opportunity to come in and help you. And again, you'll start to receive those results that you didn't know that you could get before because you're doing things in a different way." - Leslie Thonton What you will learn from this episode: 01:43 - How addressing the root causes of food, body, and weight issues—including ineffective communication and unmanaged emotions—can help heal your relationship with food 04:35  - The importance of slowing down and addressing unspoken emotions and communication issues 06:37 - How early life programming shapes communication styles 14:19 - The transformative power of feminine communication 21:11 - How learning feminine communication can lead to healthier relationships and personal growth 24:25 - Inviting listeners to take actionable steps towards improving their health and mindset by  attending her holiday health retreat or booking a call to explore her coaching program  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!

Have you ever felt stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, whether in your relationships, health, or personal growth? Do you find yourself numbing emotions, whether through overeating, anger, or isolation, wondering why true fulfillment feels out of reach? You’re not alone—many people struggle to break free from these invisible barriers. These patterns often stem from unresolved emotions, deeply ingrained beliefs, and life challenges that push us to the edge. When left unaddressed, they manifest in ways that hold us back—through strained relationships, self-sabotaging behaviors, or even physical health issues. It’s a cycle that feels impossible to escape without the right tools, leaving many of us searching for answers in all the wrong places. Meet Michele Blumenthal, she is the Owner of M3: Mind and Motion with Michele, Certified Coach of Neuro Linguistic Programming, Practitioner of NLP, Hypnosis & Timeline Therapy, and CrossFit Level 1, Gymnastics & Nutrition Certified Coach. Michelle's story is a powerful example of finding calmness amidst the chaos. As a parent of a son battling addiction, she was forced to confront not just his struggles but her own emotional patterns that affected how she showed up for him and herself. Through neuro linguistic programming (NLP), emotional mastery, and hypnosis, Michelle learned to self-soothe, reframe limiting beliefs, and ultimately transform her life. Now, she empowers others to do the same—helping clients overcome their own barriers, heal emotionally, and build extraordinary lives. "Hypnosis is really just being in a relaxed state. That practice that I've done with my clients has been really transformative for them and something that they repeat for themselves often, which is really nice, and that they can learn how to self-soothe themselves." - Michelle Blumenthal What you will learn from this episode: 03:08 - Michele sharing her deeply personal journey and making significant life changes 09:44 - The heartbreaking struggles her son faced with mental health issues, including suicide attempts and substance use 11:12 - Intense challenges of navigating her son's addiction and overcoming them 15:40 - How finding support through Al-Anon and a specialized group called Other Parents Like Me provided her with the emotional connection and guidance she needed to navigate her son's recovery 21:11 - Opening up about how her personal growth and transformation stemmed from a combination of supportive communities, family therapy, NLP training, meditation, journaling, and ongoing personal development work 26:38 - Her journey from suppressing emotions and performing under immense stress to finding peace and connection through personal growth and transformative work 43:52 -  Personal growth and healing through NLP and emotional mastery, emphasizing its transformative impact on her life and her work 45:57 - How you can contact Michele 46:44 - Highlighting how Hypnosis empowers clients to self-soothe leading to transformative and repeatable self-regulation practices Connect with Michele Blumenthal: Website: https://m3mindmotion.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-davidorf-blumenthal-33722513/ 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!

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: [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!