✨ 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 You'll Learn in This Episode 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 ⏱️ Episode Highlights (Timestamps) 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