Show Notes
“I’m not happy with how I look.” It’s true, and it’s been true for years. So why hasn’t it ever been enough? Because mild discomfort loses to a warm cookie every single time. All motivation runs on two forces, and most people only feel a faint trace of each. That’s why they stay stuck. In this episode, I explain what those two forces are, why you need both working together, and how to turn up the feeling behind your reasons until they’re strong enough to carry you through the hard evenings. The deeper you feel it, the farther it takes you. 🎧 Download the free “New Thin Me” hypnosis session.
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