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  • Ep 294 The Invisible Weight You’re Carrying (and How to Release It)

    Ep 294 The Invisible Weight You’re Carrying (and How to Release It)
    Apr 21 2025

    Episode Title: The Invisible Weight You’re Carrying (and How to Release It)
    Host: Leslie M. Thornton

    Episode Summary: In this transformative episode of the Hypnosis for Permanent Weight Loss Podcast, Leslie M. Thornton dives deep into why traditional dieting fails and how to create lasting change through emotional mastery and hypnosis. Leslie shares valuable insights and powerful tools to help you rewire the beliefs and patterns that keep you stuck in the cycle of dieting, guilt, and inconsistency.

    Key Takeaways:

    • The Dieting Cycle: Why 95% of people who lose weight gain it back and how diets only work on the conscious mind, not the subconscious, which is where permanent change happens.

    • The Power of Emotional Mastery: How to identify and overcome emotional eating triggers and stop the all-or-nothing mindset that sabotages progress.

    • The Role of Hypnosis: How hypnosis helps rewire deep-rooted beliefs and behaviors around food, weight, and body image.

    • The Importance of Action and Support: To make permanent changes, you must take action, get support, and stay focused on what you truly desire—peace, energy, and confidence—rather than just focusing on what you don’t want.

    • The Shame Trap: Understanding how shame impacts your ability to move forward and a simple exercise to start releasing shame.

    • A New Approach to Weight Loss: Instead of more dieting and willpower, focus on emotional healing and lasting mental shifts to create a new, sustainable relationship with food and your body.

    Episode Highlights:

    • [0:00] - Introduction: Reflecting on the dieting struggle

    • [1:06] - The difference between conscious and subconscious mind when it comes to weight loss

    • [5:10] - Why diets don’t work long-term and the importance of alignment

    • [7:05] - The emotional patterns that keep you stuck and how hypnosis can help

    • [9:03] - Releasing shame with a fun exercise to separate from your inner critic

    • [12:54] - The 3 essential steps for lasting change: unconscious work, taking action, and focusing on what you want

    • [18:25] - Why coaching and support are critical for success

    Call to Action: If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to leave a rating and review on this podcast. Your feedback helps us continue to spread the message of permanent weight loss and food freedom to more people.
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  • Ep 293 The Hidden Cost of Surviving

    Ep 293 The Hidden Cost of Surviving
    Apr 14 2025

    Why does it feel like no matter how hard you try, you're still stuck in survival mode? Why do you lash out at the people you love, then feel terrible about it afterward? Why does intimacy feel impossible—even though all you want is a deep connection? If you're asking yourself these questions, you're not alone.

    So many high-functioning women are silently battling the effects of trauma, often without even realizing it. From childhood abuse to emotionally neglectful parenting, these wounds leave lasting imprints on the nervous system. You might be smiling on the outside, doing all the things, but inside it feels like you're barely holding it together.

    Healing is absolutely possible. In this episode, Leslie explains how true transformation requires more than willpower—it takes action, conscious intention, and deep unconscious work. Through personal breakthrough sessions and NLP tools, she's helped countless women release old survival patterns and finally step into the freedom they crave. If you want to stop just surviving and start living, this conversation is your invitation.

    "If you wanna stop just surviving and finally start living, it's time to do something different. I'm talking about permanent change, not a bandaid, not a quick fix. Let me tell you the three things that are required to have that permanent change. Number one is you need to take action. Number two is you need to focus on what you want and know what you want. And number three is you must do unconscious work. This is the piece almost everyone misses. You have to go beneath the surface. You can't create a new life with an old survival blueprint. And this is the work I get to do with my clients every single day." - Leslie Thornton

    What you will learn from this episode:

    01:11 - Revealing how unresolved abuse—especially emotional can deeply affect self-worth, body image, and coping behaviors like overeating or overworking

    04:30 - Comparing people with traumatic upbringings to rescue dogs, urging us to replace self-judgment with compassion

    08:00 - Manifestations of a deeply buried trauma

    11:17 - Explaining how unresolved trauma can create hidden survival patterns

    14:48 - Showing how unresolved trauma silently damages health and relationships

    18:05 - Emphasizes that deep healing—not willpower or self-coaching—is what truly allows you to move from merely surviving to fully living

    20:56 - Outlining the three keys to lasting change

    23:04 - A powerful client story showing how deep fear and skepticism can be overcome through willingness, unconscious healing, and the right support to create real, lasting change

    27:10 - Sharing heartfelt stories of transformation and encouraging to seek help, that you’re not alone, healing is possible, and thriving is worth the risk

    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, 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!
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  • Ep 292 The Life-Changing Realization That Set Cris Duvall Free

    Ep 292 The Life-Changing Realization That Set Cris Duvall Free
    Apr 7 2025
    Are you tired of feeling stuck—emotionally, physically, or in your relationship with food and your body? Do you sense that procrastination or self-doubt is holding you back from living the life you really want? What if the key to moving forward isn’t just another diet or goal, but a deeper decision about who you’re willing to be—for yourself? In this episode, we’re joined by Cris Duvall, a dental hygienist, patient-health advocate, and wellness coach who knows firsthand the toll that being stuck can take. She opens up about how procrastination once froze her in place, slowly chipping away at her self-esteem, her health, and her relationships. Like many of us, Cris tried to push through on her own—until she realized that healing starts when we tell ourselves the truth and ask for help. She reflects on the ways we often look outside ourselves for answers, when the real power comes from becoming what she calls an “internal sorter”—someone who trusts their own voice again. Through her story, you'll hear how she moved from survival mode to what she now calls living on the “fun bus,” surrounded by people who support her joy, growth, and truth. Cris’s journey is a powerful reminder that transformation begins with a single choice: to be fully present for your own life. By putting herself first, not out of selfishness but out of self-respect, she found new energy, purpose, and connection. Whether it's health, relationships, or simply feeling alive again, her story offers a path forward for anyone ready to stop settling and start showing up. If you've been wondering when it's time to change—this might be your moment. Let Chris inspire you to finally invest in yourself, and make decisions that honor who you are and who you’re becoming. “After that breakthrough session, I am much more calm and at peace with what I get to do over here as opposed to what I was feeling like I'm going to be disappointing God or disappointing somebody if I decide to do something else with my life. And so now it's much easier to combine and enjoy my life and to be free of those inner struggles. So it was very powerful for me.” - Cris Duval What you will learn from this episode: 04:09 - Breaking free from procrastination and negative self-talk leading to healing, freedom, and overcoming emotional eating 07:57 - A near-death experience and profound personal loss helped shape her lifelong mission to save lives and foster health, values, and meaningful connections. 15:25 - How facing the long-term consequences of poor health choices has deepened her belief in living intentionally and prioritizing well-being now 19:53 - Sharing how breaking free from food-related suffering allows people to rediscover their true purpose, potential, and inner voice 26:11 - What made her seek Leslie's coaching 28:58 - A turning point that freed her from judging others and empowered her to create a more purposeful and positive life 33:49 - How these three dynamics in her life created a desire to have an inner peace 37:02 - The most important highlight in her breakthrough session 40:47 - Talking about the conscious versus the unconscious mind 43:48 - The cost of being stuck 45:30 - Emphasizing the importance of seeking counsel only from those committed to telling the truth, not just what you want to hear 50:00 - Sharing about her 'Fun Bus' philosophy and a heartwarming story about meeting Mel Robbins 56:19 - Cris' words of encouragement and wisdom Connect with Cris Duval: Website: https://www.thelifeguardapproach.com/cris-duvalEmail: cris@thelifeguardapproach.com Valuable Resources: Join my next LIVE masterclassJoin the 8-week Fastrack to Food Freedom Program -Guaranteed mental and emotional freedom from food Connect With Leslie Thornton: Book A Clarity CallWebsiteFacebookLinkedInEmail: 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!
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  • Ep 291 Client Success Story: How Diana Achieved Control and Confidence with Permanent Weight Loss

    Ep 291 Client Success Story: How Diana Achieved Control and Confidence with Permanent Weight Loss
    Mar 31 2025
    Have you ever felt like no matter how hard you try, you just can't break free from the endless cycle of dieting and self-criticism? The frustration of losing weight only to gain it back can feel like a never-ending battle. Despite your best efforts, the shame and negative self-talk seem impossible to shake. That constant inner critic can seep into every part of your life, making it difficult to feel confident or even enjoy small victories. Every slip-up feels like proof of failure, and the weight of those thoughts can drag you down. The pressure to get it right, to look a certain way, and to finally achieve the elusive "goal weight" can become overwhelming. Meet Diana Lobdell, a Founder & Practice Catalyst. She helps growing dental practices that struggle with perfecting their insurance claims and collections. Let her show you what 20 years of dental experience can do for your practice. For Diana, this struggle was all too familiar. She found herself stuck in a relentless loop of guilt, frustration, and self-doubt. But instead of continuing to fight the same losing battle, she chose a different path. Through the support and guidance she received from Leslie’s HEAL method, Diana uncovered the deeper emotional patterns fueling her weight challenges. She learned to release the shame, embrace her worth, and regain control over her thoughts and actions. Diana’s story serves as a reminder that true freedom begins from within. By addressing the root of her self-sabotage and finding confidence in herself, she experienced a profound transformation that went far beyond the number on the scale. Her journey is proof that healing is possible, and lasting change starts with self-acceptance. "I started looking at my food and how I eat and how I eat my feelings. I was able to change that behavior because now I can address the feelings without food. And now I look at food and I address my food feelings differently. My late night snacking has significantly decreased. I look at my meal planning very differently, and by obtaining food and preparing or planning for meals that are going to give me personal satisfaction. I'm going to enjoy this meal rather than have to eat because we have to eat to survive." - Diana Lobdell What you will learn from this episode: 04:52 - How she was battling with weight loss, emotional eating, and menopausal issues, and how collaborating with Leslie transformed her mindset and connection with food 15:44 - Sharing how deciding to prioritize herself, showing up despite self-doubt, and reallocating funds for her well-being led to unexpected personal growth, meaningful connections, and a renewed sense of momentum 19:30 - How working from home without external structure sets a negative tone for her day, and how she recognized the need to reassess her routines and mindset 26:05 - What helped her reframe her feelings and use them as motivation 29:04 - Gaining clarity on the true reasons behind her struggles 33:52 - Shifting perspectives, recognizing that her self-worth and success aren't defined by her food choices 37:32 - Gaining awareness of her emotions and habits and how it helped her recognize mindless snacking triggers, leading to healthier choices without feeling restricted 42:41 - What dieting led her to and how it reinforces unhealthy patterns instead of addressing the emotional reasons behind her eating 51:30 - Overcoming self-criticism and body shaming by recognizing her inner critic, embracing self-reflection, and breaking free from negative thought patterns 54:10 - Stop taking client concerns personally, 58:11 - How building self-confidence helped her stop imagining negative scenarios 01:00:26 - Encouraging words from Diana 01:01:49 - Sharing a message of self-acceptance, encouraging people to embrace their worth and staying open to learning and growth every day Connect with Diana Lobdell: Website: https://betterpracticesolutionsllc.com/ Valuable Resources: Join my next LIVE masterclassJoin the 8-week Fastrack to Food Freedom Program -Guaranteed mental and emotional freedom from food Connect With Leslie Thornton: Book A Clarity CallWebsiteFacebookLinkedInEmail: 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!
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  • Ep 290 The Most Powerful Hypnosis Tool for Permanent Weight Loss: Unlock Emotional Intimacy for Lasting Change

    Ep 290 The Most Powerful Hypnosis Tool for Permanent Weight Loss: Unlock Emotional Intimacy for Lasting Change
    Mar 24 2025

    Are you stuck in an endless cycle of dieting, feeling like your happiness lies on the number on the scale? Despite your best efforts, the weight always seems to come back, leaving you frustrated and defeated. Why does it feel impossible to break free and find lasting peace with your body?

    The truth is, the problem goes far deeper than calories and exercise. Emotional disconnection often drives the urge to soothe with food, leading to guilt and shame. Without meaningful emotional intimacy — both with yourself and others — the stress and loneliness only amplify, making sustainable weight loss feel like an uphill battle.

    The key to lasting change isn’t another restrictive diet, but reconnecting with your emotions. By building emotional resilience and addressing the root causes of emotional eating, you can break free from the cycle for good. Through Leslie’s HEAL method, you’ll gain the tools to cultivate self-trust, regulate emotions, and create a healthier, more empowered relationship with food and your body.

    "When you cultivate emotional intimacy, your nervous system shifts from a state of stress to a state of relaxation. And this balanced state supports better digestion, improved metabolism, healthier hormone regulation, all of which support weight loss. Plus the more emotionally supported you feel, the less likely you are to turn to food as a coping mechanism." - Leslie Thornton

    What you will learn from this episode:

    02:53 - What is emotional intimacy and the different types

    06:12 - The importance of emotional intimacy in achieving permanent weight loss

    11:14 - How cultivating emotional intimacy with oneself and others can reduce emotional eating

    15:15 - Tools to help you resolve emotional disconnection

    19:40 - How temporary highs from weight loss can lead to unsustainable dieting cycles

    22:47 - Explaining how cultivating emotional intimacy fosters self-trust, resilience, and emotional regulation, leading to empowered food choices, reduced emotional eating, and sustainable weight loss

    24:25 - An invitation to a lifetime of happiness and freedom

    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, 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!
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  • Ep 289 From Dentist to Coach: How NLP & Hypnosis Cleared Shame, Boosted Motivation & Transformed Her Life

    Ep 289 From Dentist to Coach: How NLP & Hypnosis Cleared Shame, Boosted Motivation & Transformed Her Life
    Mar 17 2025

    Have you ever felt like life was just happening to you, leaving you stuck in a cycle of giving to others while losing sight of yourself? What if years of people-pleasing and pushing through left you drained and holding a lot of stress, with no clear sense of what you truly want? And when deep struggles arise, how do you begin to rebuild while still showing up for those who rely on you?

    Our bodies hold onto stress, often without us noticing, creating patterns that shape our reactions to financial, professional, and personal challenges. Traditional advice tells us to “just think differently,” but changing your mindset isn’t that simple when your nervous system is wired for stress. Without the right tools, breaking free from these automatic reactions can feel impossible.

    For Dr. Laura Collatz, dentistry has always been a part of her life, from her early days filing charts at a family dentist's office to owning her successful practice. Despite facing unimaginable challenges, including complex PTSD, she found healing through neuroscience techniques and laughter yoga. Now a certified laughter yoga instructor, Laura combines her personal experiences with her professional expertise to help other dental professionals to find their inner magic.

    In this episode, Laura shares how laughter exercises, NLP techniques, and mindset shifts can reprogram your response to financial stress, anxiety, and even everyday challenges. By creating new neural pathways, you can train your brain to associate money, work, and even dental visits with a sense of ease. Through intentional practice and guidance, you can shift from stress and fear to confidence and joy.

    "I have been starting to implement[NLP learnings] just subtle things that I've learned into my conversations with patients and my treatment acceptance is going up because I know how to listen to them differently now. And I know how to respond to them differently now. And that's huge when a patient feels like they're truly heard and they're understood, that's a big chunk of the puzzle." - Laura Collatz

    What you will learn from this episode:

    04:24 - Shares her journey of overcoming trauma, people-pleasing, and complex PTSD and ultimately finding resilience and joy

    09:16 - How her personal breakthrough session with Leslie helped her overcome procrastination, regain motivation, and launch her Laughter Fairy Coaching business

    14:55 - Highlighting how gaining confidence in coaching and recording content for her online class has been both challenging and rewarding

    17:48 - How the unconscious mind can't distinguish between visualization and reality, emphasizing how mental rehearsal, like that used by Olympic athletes, can rewire the brain for success

    20:32 - Explaining the powerful effects of laughter yoga on the brain and body and how intentional laughter helped her overcome stress during vaccinations and emphasizing its ability to boost mood, reduce cortisol, and improve mental clarity

    24:32 - How laughter exercises helps rewire the brain’s stress responses and sharing a Mel Robbins-inspired phone hack to reduce screen time

    27:46 - Highlighting her work in laughter coaching, motivational speaking, and dentistry, including upcoming talks at major dental conferences

    29:03 - NLP and how learning it has transformed the way she communicates with dental patients, increasing treatment acceptance

    Connect with Laura Collatz:

    • Website: https://www.laughterfairy.com/

    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, 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!
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  • Ep 288 How to Forgive Yourself, Break the Shame Cycle & Finally Trust Yourself with Food Again

    Ep 288 How to Forgive Yourself, Break the Shame Cycle & Finally Trust Yourself with Food Again
    Mar 10 2025

    Obsessing over food, weight, and body image — constantly starting over but never finding lasting peace? Do you find yourself swinging between strict diets and feeling out of control, wondering why nothing seems to stick? What if the real issue isn’t just what you’re eating, but something deeper?

    It’s frustrating when you’ve tried countless programs, spent money on coaches, and still feel like you’re missing the key to lasting freedom. The anxiety, self-doubt, and constant mental chatter about food can drain your energy, leaving you overwhelmed and exhausted. Worse yet, this struggle can spill into your relationships, your career, and your ability to feel confident and calm in everyday life.

    There’s hope — and it starts with Leslie’s HEAL Method — a proven framework that helps you break free from food struggles by addressing the emotional and mental patterns driving your behavior. This powerful program combines hypnosis, emotional mastery, and practical coaching strategies to help you heal from the inside out. By shifting your mindset, releasing shame, and embracing a new way of thinking, you can finally trust yourself around food, feel good in your body, and show up in life with confidence and clarity — no more starting over, just lasting change.

    "I need you to understand that healing your relationship with food, like, for good and permanently, it's not something you can do alone. Not if you really want the full transformation. You can get band aid fixes, you can listen to little things. You could get little tidbits that help you feel better temporarily. Not the full shebang, not the full transformation, not the full healing process.You need support. You need tools that go beyond willpower. You need a new way of thinking that actually sticks.You need my HEAL method." - Leslie Thornton

    What you will learn from this episode:

    01:15 - Explaining that weight loss is a temporary fix, and the real challenge is in addressing deeper mindset issues and self-anger

    03:19 - Emphasizing that true transformation comes from improving your relationship with yourself and your emotions, not just dieting

    06:03 - How setbacks with food and weight are often linked to emotional patterns rather than willpower

    10:25 - Rewriting your self-narrative, shifting from a mindset of failure to one of resilience, learning, and self-trust

    16:19 - Why the Fast Act to Freedom program is a comprehensive solution for lasting change

    20:35 - Real life proofs of how mastering your relationship with food leads to greater confidence, emotional stability, and success in both personal and professional life

    26:05 - Menopause and how it requires new tools and mindset adjustments for lasting well-being

    28:12 - Encouraging you to break free from food struggles, trust yourself, and create lasting change by embracing your authentic self and seeking support

    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, 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!
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  • Ep 287 The High Cost of Not Investing in Yourself: Why Leaders Can’t Afford to Wait

    Ep 287 The High Cost of Not Investing in Yourself: Why Leaders Can’t Afford to Wait
    Mar 3 2025

    Stress, emotional overwhelm, and unhealthy habits silently take a toll on your well-being as high-achieving professionals and leaders. You know what you should be doing but feel stuck in cycles of burnout, weight gain, and unprocessed emotions that affect your careers, relationships, and health. Despite your success in other areas, you find yourselves unable to break free from these patterns on your own.

    The longer this cycle continues, the greater the cost—more stress, more exhaustion, and more temporary fixes that never address the root issue. Time slips by, and with it, missed opportunities for growth, fulfillment, and physical vitality. Without intervention, this struggle compounds, leading to your deeper dissatisfaction and, for many, serious health consequences.

    Leslie’s coaching program offers a proven path to lasting transformation by addressing the subconscious patterns and emotional blocks that keep high performers stuck. Through hypnosis, mindset coaching, and deep emotional work, she helps clients achieve true mastery over their habits, health, and success—without relying on your willpower or short-term fixes. Take control of your future now and start the journey toward lasting freedom today.

    “I had a high achieving CEO, she told me, ‘I've tried everything, why would this be different?’ Really, the difference is you've never worked on the root cause before. Look for yourself. Have you worked on the root cause of your eating before? Has there been a program that has taught you and has guided you and sat with you as you feel emotions and emotional patterns and subconscious beliefs? Have you actually had someone hold your hand as you're experiencing it yourself? That's where the action part comes in.” - Leslie Thornton

    What you will learn from this episode:

    01:18 - How high achievers often invest heavily in their careers but hesitate to invest in their own emotional well-being, health, and personal growth

    04:08 - Explaining how fear of failure often holds people back from investing in themselves and sharing a client’s transformation highlighting the profound impact of prioritizing personal growth and emotional well-being

    07:38 - Sharing client success stories to show how addressing these deeper issues leads to confidence, better relationships, and professional growth

    15:53 - Emphasizing the urgency of addressing unprocessed emotions and stress to prevent long-term health and career setbacks

    23:42 - Encouraging taking imperfect action now, emphasizing that true transformation comes from addressing root causes with support

    28:19 - What it means to take action despite fear

    32:03 - Highlighting that transformation requires embracing the unknown

    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, 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!
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