Ep 214 Having a Food Addiction is a Symptom of a Bigger Issue

Food addiction is becoming increasingly common in today's society. Many people struggle with their relationship with food, often feeling powerless and consumed by their cravings. It is important to recognize that food addiction is not simply a lack of willpower or self-control. Rather, it is a symptom that cannot be ignored. It often indicates a deeper underlying issue that needs to be addressed. In this episode, we will explore the complex nature of food addiction and the key factors that contribute to it. By understanding the root causes, we can begin to develop a more compassionate and holistic approach to help you in battling with this trap. "You do not have a food addiction. You do not have a weight problem. You have a thought problem, you have an emotion problem, you have a thinking problem.  And it is possible for you to get out of that. But in order for you to get out of it, you need to take action. You need to do something different, drastically different to get a drastically different result." - Leslie Thornton What you will learn from this episode: 00:32 - How your thought process is like when you are a chronic dieter 02:59 - What emotional mastery have to do with overcoming food obsession 07:08 - Working past your food and bodyweight issues [take it from Leslie and her food-freedom mindset] 14:20 - The work and the process it took to where Leslie is now in her journey to freedom [talk about empowered choices and just being present] 18:39 - What could have triggered one's food obsession 25:30 - Working on the root cause of your unhappiness to get past your body weight issues 28:35 - Leslie sharing her TEDx talk and what you can take away from it [one thing you should realize and what you should do next] 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: 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!