Hypnosis for Permanent Weight Loss

Leslie M. Thornton
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Hypnosis for Permanent Weight Loss

As a Hypnosis for Permanent Weight Loss Coach, I know how hard constantly dieting and exercising can be. That’s why I’m giving you my top tips and tactics for getting free from the traditional diet mentality. Whether you’ve just started your journey to self-awareness, or you’re already established and looking for new ways to let go of your anxieties and stress around food, you’ve come to the right place!

  1. Ep 272 Emotional Eating with Sarah Alysse Bobo

    4 DAYS AGO

    Ep 272 Emotional Eating with Sarah Alysse Bobo

    Emotional disconnection often lies at the heart of struggles with eating habits and overall well-being. Many individuals turn to food not just for sustenance but as a coping mechanism to navigate complex emotions—often without realizing the patterns ingrained by family dynamics and life experiences. This unconscious cycle can leave people feeling stuck, disconnected from their true selves, and unsure how to break free. The impact of these patterns goes beyond individual behavior, manifesting as generational habits rooted in unresolved emotions like sadness, anger, or fear. For many, societal stigmas and external judgments amplify the inner turmoil, turning mealtime into a battlefield of guilt and unmet needs. Without addressing the emotional core of these struggles, food becomes both a comfort and a source of shame, perpetuating a cycle that feels impossible to escape. As Sarah shares in this episode, finding clarity through quiet introspection and nurturing spiritual connection can be transformative. By exploring emotional triggers, family influences, and personal beliefs, she reveals how to cultivate resilience and self-awareness. Through techniques like mental sanctuary visualization and embracing traditions, individuals can rediscover joy, heal emotional wounds, and reframe their relationship with food and themselves. Meet Sarah Alysse Bobo, a Stress Management Consultant, Fitness Coach, Keynote Speaker & Wellness Event Organizer whose mission is to help companies cultivate a low stress environment for their employees so that they can attain a fuller life. With her individual clients, she works on finding SOULutions that optimize an unparalleled lifestyle: detoxing their lives (from ways to improving their gut health to making adjustments with their sleep habits). In addition, she is an injury prevention specialist having over 13 years of experience as a Trainer working with special populations particularly those who have undergone knee/ hip replacements, rotator cuff surgery as well as clients who want to improve their athletic performance.  Break free from emotional patterns and reconnect with your true self. Let's join Sarah in this transformative episode as she shares her journey of healing, resilience, and spiritual growth.  “What actually helped me was communication, movements, and then soulful spiritual healing.” - Sarah Alysse Bobo  What you will learn from this episode: 02:38 - Sarah shares her emotional eating struggles and overcoming it through therapy and nutritional education 06:15 - Reflecting on how her emotional eating emerged in her college days  08:16 - How unsolicited advice about weight loss can undermine one's progress and confidence and supporting her clients by exploring their motivations and uncovering underlying factors 10:38 - Expressing concern over the widespread use of Ozempic for weight loss 15:26 - The transformative power of communication, movement, and spiritual practices in healing 20:48 - Sharing her personal journey of overcoming alcohol dependency 27:41 - Enjoying being a new mother 28:34 - How embracing improvisation, creativity, and her musical theater background helped her cultivate emotional resilience, rediscover joy, and empower her clients to explore their passions and navigate life with openness and adaptability 39:45 - Observing her father's and extended family's emotional struggles and how it shaped her understanding of the deep connection between family dynamics, emotional health, and behavior 42:53 - Sharing how creating a mental sanctuary through visualization helped her find spiritual clarity and reconnect with her Jewish faith Valuable Resources: FREE mini-course: Start living stress free. Click here: https://www.livewellenhanceyou.com/mini-course Connect with Sarah Alysse Bobo: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahalyssebobo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahalyssecoaching/ Website:https://www.livewellenhanceyou.com More

    51 min
  2. Ep 271 Falling off Track

    11 NOV

    Ep 271 Falling off Track

    Many of us find ourselves trapped in an exhausting cycle of losing weight only to gain it back, struggling with diets and exercise routines that feel unsustainable. Despite billions of dollars spent annually on weight-loss products, the success rate remains dismally low, with most people eventually falling off track. What’s often overlooked is the underlying emotional struggle—stress, exhaustion, and self-judgment—that drives these patterns in the first place. This relentless focus on food and weight can lead to feelings of failure and frustration as people battle the same habits, again and again, only to end up back where they started. Traditional methods like restrictive diets and intense exercise can feel like punishment, adding more stress and shame to the process. Without addressing the emotional roots of these patterns, every setback becomes another reason to give up, reinforcing the belief that lasting change isn’t possible. But what if there were a different approach—one that addresses the emotional triggers behind the cycle? By learning to identify and shift emotional responses, individuals can transform how they relate to food and body image. Hypnosis, combined with emotional mastery techniques, offers a path to break free from self-judgment and achieve sustainable, healthy habits rooted in self-acceptance and empowerment. "We're wasting billions of dollars. $74 billion in the US every single year goes to weight loss, supplements, products, systems, and the statistic is 95% of us will fall off track. I was part of that statistics. And so there's just the opportunity to change the complete mindset about the whole thing and say, how can I love myself through this process the most? What would feel like the most self-loving and caring action I could take that will bring me to a space of true health?" - Leslie M. Thornton What you will learn from this episode: 01:18 - Adopting a holistic, sustainable approach to self-care and health 2:39 - How emotional responses often drive the cycle of weight gain and loss and that mastering emotional regulation can help regain control over habits and avoid fluctuations in weight 06:55 - Sharing insights from her coaching, describing how emotional responses drive people toward eating habits that undermine their goals 12:34 - Explaining how self-judgment and negative thoughts, like feeling "lazy" or "not good enough," often trigger overeating or falling off track 15:53 - The need to release the pressure of perfection, view every health decision as a valuable learning experience, and approach their wellness journey with self-forgiveness and openness to the next chapter 20:20 - The importance of addressing the emotional roots of eating habits and encouraging a shift from restrictive diets to self-compassionate approach 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!

    23 min
  3. Ep 270 Why can’t I stop emotionally eating?

    4 NOV

    Ep 270 Why can’t I stop emotionally eating?

    In an image-driven world, many people feel trapped in cycles of emotional eating, self-criticism, and self-sabotaging habits. Habits like nail biting or overeating become part of an identity that reinforces shame and fear of failure. The more we cling to these labels, the more isolated and restricted we feel, unable to move forward. As each slip-up adds to the narrative of "I'm broken," it’s easy to stay stuck in cycles of negative self-judgment. This mindset brings anxiety, harsh self-criticism, and often a sense of hopelessness. Even efforts toward change can feel like a never-ending battle against an enemy within, creating a life ruled by restriction rather than freedom. What if these struggles were actually guiding us to a path of growth? Leslie encourages that these habits can serve as signals to explore and address underlying beliefs and emotions. By shifting to a mindset of curiosity and self-compassion, we can transform these challenges into allies for personal freedom, fulfillment, and lasting change. "It's about getting healthier and better every day. It's not about just the end goal of being perfect." - Leslie Thornton What you will learn from this episode: 01:05 - Tackling the cycle of emotional eating and self-sabotage around food, body, and weight 08:40 - Expanding on the impact of labeling oneself with identities tied to perceived problems or addictions, such as food addiction or nail biting, and how this attachment reinforces the behavior 14:18 - Emphasizing the importance of adopting an empowering, growth-oriented mindset when addressing issues around food, body, and weight, as opposed to a mindset rooted in self-labeling and control 20:37 - Encouraging each one to make a conscious choice between control and growth in their approach to food, body, and self-identity 21:57 - Explaining a self-reflective approach to addressing habits, particularly with clients working through behaviors like nail biting or emotional eating 26:41 - Reframing behaviors not as problems to eradicate but as gentle nudges inviting one to explore underlying emotions, beliefs, and needs 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!

    30 min
  4. Ep 269 Breakdown of the Core Categories of the H.E.A.L. Method

    28 OCT

    Ep 269 Breakdown of the Core Categories of the H.E.A.L. Method

    Have you ever wondered why no matter how many diets you try, the results never seem to last? You might lose weight or feel more in control for a while, but the stress and temptation eventually creep back, pulling you into the same old cycles of yo-yo dieting, frustration, and self-blame. Many find themselves trapped in an endless loop of trying to improve their weight only to be met with the same disappointments. It’s no wonder these cycles feel impossible to break. After all, most diet plans and weight loss programs focus solely on what you should or shouldn’t eat, leaving out the most crucial factor: your emotional and mental relationship with food, body, and self. Without addressing these underlying issues, diets become temporary solutions, only masking the deeper emotional triggers and ingrained beliefs about food and self-worth that keep you stuck. Every time you try to rely on sheer willpower or ignore your own body’s signals, you may only feel more disconnected, unfulfilled, and out of control. There’s a better way to deal with this struggle—one that goes beyond the diet industry’s focus on deprivation and restriction. Leslie’s HEAL method is a holistic approach that aims to empower you to break free from this cycle once and for all. By guiding you to master your emotional responses, align your actions with what truly feels good, and build a sustainable, self-compassionate relationship with food and yourself, HEAL offers not just temporary relief but a path to lasting freedom from food and weight issues. "In my experience with working with clients, this is what happens. Once you learn how to say yes to yourself and learn how to listen to these actual truths within you, because no other diet plan is going to know who you are. Only you could know what feels right and doesn't feel right for you. And women specifically do better when they feel better."  - Leslie Thornton What you will learn from this episode: 01:10 - Brief overview of the HEAL method 02:10 - Hypnosis as the foundational element of the HEAL method 06:03 - Illustrating through a client example how unresolved emotions, self-criticism, and bottling up feelings often lead to emotional eating or overeating 11:21 - Delving into the "Emotional Mastery" stage of the HEAL method which is considered as the most transformative part 20:49 - Discussing the "Aligned, Authentic Action" phase of the HEAL method emphasizing the importance of tuning into one's current needs, lifestyle, and self-care preferences 28:16 - Explaining "Learning Lasting Self-Care," and encouraging to build a sustainable, self-compassionate mindset and authentic health practices 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!

    35 min
  5. Ep 268 HPWL's H.E.AL. Method Explained

    21 OCT

    Ep 268 HPWL's H.E.AL. Method Explained

    Are you constantly struggling with food, body image, or weight, feeling like there's something wrong with you that needs fixing? Do you find yourself trapped in cycles of unhealthy habits, shame, and guilt, and unable to break free from them? If you've ever wondered why lasting change feels so out of reach, here's the truth--this problem is deeper than calories or scales—it's rooted in how we see ourselves. This constant self-criticism creates a mental and emotional burden that affects not just your body, but your entire life. The weight of judgment seeps into your relationships, your happiness, and even your family's well-being. You may find yourself disconnected from joy, fearful of your own emotions, and living a life that feels less than fulfilling. And without addressing the underlying causes, this cycle will continue, leaving you feeling stuck and exhausted. But there's a holistic way to deal with this one. The HEAL method offers a path not to fix you, but to help you rediscover the whole, complete person you’ve always been. By shifting your mindset and healing your emotional wounds, you can transform your health, relationships, and overall sense of joy. This journey isn’t about perfection—it's about unlocking your potential to live a vibrant, fulfilling life that's rooted in happiness and freedom. "If we keep thinking it's just calories in and calories out and following rigid rules, we're getting unhealthier. It's backfiring, it's not working. It's a huge problem in our society. Health is about freedom. It's about freedom to enjoy life's moments, eat the cake at the party, and the barbecue on the 4th of July without guilt. It's the guilt that's killing us. It's the shame that's killing us. It's not the food." - Leslie Thornton What you will learn from this episode: 03:28 - First of the four phases of the HEAL method: Hypnosis and its benefits 05:21 - Second phase: Emotional mastery, its purpose and benefits 06:37 - The third phase: Aligned authentic actions and the things you'll learn in this phase 08:07 - Introducing the fourth part of the HEAL method: Learn lasting self-care, the three key things you'll learn and its benefits 08:37 -   "HEAL Method"  and how it addresses emotional eating and subconscious beliefs through holistic approach rather than relying on temporary tactics like calorie counting or trendy diets 11:51 - Explaining the deeper emotional and mental aspects behind weight struggles 17:13 - Reflecting on the regrets of the dying, emphasizing that many people live according to others' expectations rather than staying true to themselves 21:42 - How true health is not about being skinny, but about feeling good in all aspects of life 26:45 - Leslie sharing how her true fulfillment comes from seeing people courageously take action and implement the lessons to transform themselves and their families 30:06 - Emphasizing how the HEAL method is not about fixing people but about helping them realize their inherent worth and guiding them to uncover the best version of themselves 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!

    33 min
  6. Ep 267 Meet Krista H. HPWL graduate-Busy moms can do this too!

    14 OCT

    Ep 267 Meet Krista H. HPWL graduate-Busy moms can do this too!

    Are you a busy mom struggling to find balance between parenting, work, and self-care? Do you feel overwhelmed, constantly putting everyone else’s needs before your own, only to feel exhausted and emotionally drained? It’s a familiar challenge for so many mothers, juggling the roles of caring for one's personal, family life, and career.  Meet Krista H., an HPWL graduate, who knows exactly how it feels to be in that space. In today’s podcast, she shares her journey of emotional transformation—learning to validate her own feelings, connect more deeply with her children and spouse, and find peace in the small, everyday moments. Krista proves that even with a busy schedule, moms can reclaim control over their emotional well-being and, in turn, become more present, empowered, and free. Find out how you, too, can make this shift. Discover how Krista did it—and how you can, too! "Even though the program itself is over, whatever we've completed, we're continuing to extend the things that I've learned into now. It's never going to be the right time. You're never going to have all the money that you wish that you had. And so with what you do have at this moment, I feel like it's worth doing it. Because, then, you can keep reaping the benefits." - Krista H. What you will learn from this episode: 01:08 - Krista sharing her journey of losing her sense of identity after leaving her career and enduring personal traumas, which led her to seek support through the Hypnosis for Permanent Weight Loss program 04:03 - The turning point where she realized she needed to make a change to improve her well-being for both herself and her family 07:10 - Recognizing the necessity of prioritizing her own well-being despite the difficulty of asking for time for herself and sacrificing family routines 08:51 - What makes the Hypnosis program different from the previous experiences with various forms of therapy 11:41 - How real transformation comes from learning to connect with and feel your emotions, rather than just intellectualizing them 13:05 - The need to truly work through your emotions instead of just trying to "fix" them 16:27 - Describing how releasing deeply held emotions brought Krista a sense of freedom and lightness 20:17 - Number one lesson from the Hypnosis program: Her struggles with food and body image were never truly about the food itself but were driven by deeper emotional issues. 23:58 - What working through her emotions and finding alignment gifted her with 27:46 - How she is more aware of her children's emotions and giving them space and validation even with the challenges of parenting 31:12 - Krista's encouraging words to everyone who is going through the same situation as hers 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!

    37 min

  7. 7 OCT

    Ep 266 Meet HPWL Graduate Tess -Intimacy Re-created!

    Have you ever felt like you’re constantly striving but still not feeling aligned with who you truly are? Whether it’s your body image, your relationships, or your overall sense of self-worth, many people find themselves stuck in a cycle of self-criticism and external validation. As women especially, we’ve been conditioned to meet certain standards, often neglecting our own needs and desires in the process. But what happens when we don’t give ourselves permission to be authentic, and how does that impact our health and happiness? Suppressing your true self can lead to more than just emotional discomfort—it can take a toll on your physical well-being. When we prioritize others' expectations over our own needs, we can find ourselves disconnected, not only from those around us but from our own bodies. This disconnection can affect our relationships, self-confidence, and even contribute to unhealthy behaviors like emotional eating. Worse, long-term suppression of emotions and lack of self-expression can lead to chronic stress, which may result in serious health issues. Without addressing this disconnect, the cycle continues, leaving us feeling stuck and powerless.  Tess's journey is a testament to how a disconnected life makes herself disempowered. But once she learned to embrace her authentic self and changed her mindset, that became a gamechanger for her and that's when her healing happened. And that healing starts with permission—permission to be yourself, to explore your emotions, and to live in alignment with your true desires. Hypnosis can be a powerful tool in achieving this empowerment, helping you access the deeper layers of your mind to reprogram limiting beliefs and break free from old patterns. By taking ownership of your emotional health, setting boundaries, and exploring methods like hypnosis, you can rewrite the way you engage with yourself and others. Tune in to today's episode with Tess and learn how giving yourself this permission and utilizing tools like hypnosis can lead to lasting empowerment and authentic self-love. "It's amazing how our lives would change when we give ourselves permission, permission to explore the feeling, permission to dive deep, permission to eat if you are hungry, permission to wear that outfit because you like it. It's the overarching surprise element for empowering myself." - Tess What you will learn from this episode: 01:51 - Tess's transformative journey from feeling isolated and frustrated with weight struggles to finding empowerment, self-acceptance, and emotional healing 12:57 - Admitting her fear of failure and feelings of disempowerment but ultimately trusting the coach to guide her through the process 14:44 - Encouraging others to explore their fear of failure as the program helps shift that mindset and focus on internal growth rather than fear of failure 19:54 - How her insecurities during menopause affected her intimacy and self-perception and realizing that her negative self-image did not reflect how her partner viewed her 25:55 -Sharing a crucial part of healing and reclaiming self-confidence 30:23 - The way we engage with ourselves influences how others interact with us, emphasizing the importance of self-love, setting boundaries, and healing from within 32:20 - Sharing the most beautiful surprise from the program: Empowerment that came from giving herself permission to explore her feelings, embrace her desires, and rediscover her true self beyond external factors like weight 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 App

    38 min
  8. Ep 265 How to Update Your Weight Loss Software

    30 SEPT

    Ep 265 How to Update Your Weight Loss Software

    Do you find yourself constantly thinking about food, body image, and weight, yet never feeling satisfied with the results? Many people struggle with the emotional and mental weight of food issues, and after years of restrictive dieting or exercising, they feel stuck—like their "weight loss software" is outdated and malfunctioning. The problem isn't just the inability to keep the weight off. It’s the endless mental chatter about what to eat, how to look, and the guilt that comes with every decision. You've spent so much time caring for others—your family, your career—yet when it comes to your own needs, they often fall to the bottom of the list. Meanwhile, your health suffers, stress builds up, and life seems to slip away, one unaddressed issue at a time. How many years will you continue to put off taking care of yourself? The solution is not another diet or exercise program. It’s about upgrading your mindset, allowing yourself to invest in what truly matters: your health, your happiness, and ultimately, your freedom. When you update your "weight loss software," you learn to trust your instincts, manage your emotions, and let go of the guilt. This transformation doesn’t just change your relationship with food—it changes your life. And the best part? It starts with the decision to prioritize you.  "I wanna invite you to stop judging yourself. Stop making yourself wrong and bad for not staying consistent and for why can't I do this? And what's wrong with me? That is such a disempowering state. It has nothing to do with you. It just has to do with the fact that you don't know what you don't know. You don't know that there's a way to think differently about something. You don't know that there can be joy in stress. You don't know that there can be happiness every single day of your life. But you can't get that unless you take action, unless you do something different." - Leslie Thornton  What you will learn from this episode: 01:03 - Leslie touching on a common struggle of most people with weight management and motivation, particularly the cyclical nature of diets and lifestyle changes 07:19 - Exploring the challenges many face in breaking free from unhealthy cycles related to diet, emotional eating, and self-criticism 15:37 - Reframing challenges as natural consequences of focusing on bigger priorities 21:11 - Insights into the value of investing in high-ticket coaching and the transformative impact it can have on personal and professional growth 23:54 - Sharing a personal and client-focused reflection on the power of investing in coaching and trusting one's intuition in making significant decisions 30:19 - Sharing a personal story about a significant investment she made in a high-ticket coaching program and how it led her to an entirely new network of people 35:30 - Addressing the importance of investing in oneself, particularly when it comes to health and emotional well-being 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!

    41 min
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As a Hypnosis for Permanent Weight Loss Coach, I know how hard constantly dieting and exercising can be. That’s why I’m giving you my top tips and tactics for getting free from the traditional diet mentality. Whether you’ve just started your journey to self-awareness, or you’re already established and looking for new ways to let go of your anxieties and stress around food, you’ve come to the right place!

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