Why does comparison sneak in the moment you scroll, look around, or notice someone else's success? Why does jealousy feel uncomfortable, shameful, or like proof that you're behind? And why does it seem to hit hardest around food, body, confidence, and the life you wish you were living?
Most people try to shut the comparison down, telling themselves they should just be more grateful or confident already. But pushing it away only deepens the frustration, because comparison isn't the real problem—it's a signal you don't know how to read yet. Appearances lie, social media edits reality, and without a stable sense of identity, it's easy to believe everyone else has figured it out. That belief quietly keeps you stuck, chasing quick fixes instead of lasting change.
In this episode, you'll learn how to stop comparing yourself with others by understanding what jealousy is actually trying to show you. You'll discover how identity—not willpower or shortcuts—is the foundation of permanent freedom with food, body, and self-trust. Through coaching, Hypnosis, and the HEAL Method, you'll see how real transformation comes from rewiring who you believe yourself to be. When your identity shifts, comparison loses its grip—and you begin creating a life by your own design.

"The great news is that we can actually learn to build a new identity and live an entirely different life by your design, as the result of you embarking upon coaching and rewiring through Hypnosis." - Leslie Thornton

What you will learn from this episode:

02:15 - The importance of identity shifts for achieving permanent weight loss and that there is no quick fixes, just a long game

07:31 - The reality behind appearances [how they're indeed deceiving]

08:54 - Reframing jealousy and comparison as indicators of personal desires and potential for growth

10:15 - Coaching, Hypnosis, and becoming "Sally": Leslie's journey from food addiction to freedom

13:51 - The HEAL Method and the steps required for a complete identity shift

15:22 - Using Taylor Swift as an example of someone who has worked hard on herself to achieve freedom and happiness.

20:30 - The value of investing in coaching and education for personal growth

25:48 - How family upbringing shapes beliefs about food, body, and weight, and the need to question those beliefs

28:22 - How to create a new identity and life by your own design through coaching and Hypnosis and the importance of belief before results, consistent, positive choices and community support in achieving lasting change

32:34 - Freedom around food: Real-life example

35:03 - Taking action toward your goals and setting up for a transformative year

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

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