What if the eating issues we keep trying to "fix" on the surface are actually symptoms of something much deeper? What if the real problem isn't the food at all, but the unresolved emotions we've been carrying around for years? And what if ignoring those emotions is quietly harming our health in ways we don't even realize? When we suppress negative emotions, we don't just bury feelings—we bury signals from our body screaming that something is wrong. Over time, that emotional backlog begins to show up as stress, inflammation, chronic symptoms, and diseases we mistakenly try to treat in isolation. And because we're conditioned to push through instead of pause, we keep reaching for quick fixes that never address the root. The result is a cycle of physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion that chips away at our wellbeing. Healing begins when we finally learn to feel what we've spent years avoiding. By reconnecting with our emotions, our bodies, and the stories behind our food patterns, we unlock a path back to balance. With the right tools and a willingness to sit with discomfort, transformation becomes not only possible but inevitable. And as we heal ourselves, we also break generational cycles and create space for a healthier, more aligned life. "When you start feeling your feelings, that's when it becomes really natural to be your authentic self." - Leslie Thornton What you will learn from this episode: 02:39 - How holding negative emotions correlate to having diseases and how we cure it wrongly 14:00 - Researches proving how ignoring trauma and negative emotions lead to diseases 17:06 - Guide to feeling your emotions 23:40 - What good comes out of feeling your feelings 39:03 - How to align back yourself with your body(tools to help you connect back with your body and reprogram your mind) 43:45 - Why ignoring trauma and those food and weight issues is taking a toll on your overall being as Leslie recounts her own journey 47:15 - Change generational trauma and transform your life Valuable Resources: Join my next LIVE masterclass Join the 8-week Fastrack to Food Freedom Program -Guaranteed mental and emotional freedom from food  Connect With Leslie Thornton: Book A Clarity Call Website Facebook LinkedIn Email: Leslie@hpwl.co If you enjoy the podcast