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
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