You Can't Eat Love: A Deep Dive

In this episode of EZ Conversations, I welcome Leslie Davis to discuss her journey of self-discovery and self-love, which began in 2015. Leslie shares her realization that the primary source of her struggles was a lack of self-love. She now helps others find their best friend within themselves, emphasizing the importance of validating one's feelings. Leslie elaborates on the cultural conditioning that prevents people from prioritizing self-care. The conversation also delves into Leslie's loss of her mother, her struggles with food addiction, and how she learned to manage emotions. Leslie offers insights on setting boundaries, managing grief, and the importance of self-compassion, culminating in the message that everyone is enough as they are. Leslie Lindsey Davis, inspirational speaker and best-selling author of “You Can’t Eat Love,” transforms audiences with her powerful message of embracing emotions, cultivating self-love, and building healthy relationships. Leslie guides individuals on personal growth and self-discovery through warmth, authenticity, and expertise. She can connect with people struggling with loving themselves and setting personal boundaries. Her humour and stories give audiences the tools to make lasting positive changes. Leslie has sold over 15,000 books, appeared on over 100 podcasts, participated in 15 online summits, and delivered empowering talks at conferences, in women's shelters, and to international congregations. Please find Leslie online: youcanteatlove.com Timestamps: 04:04 Introduction and Welcome 04:40 Leslie's Journey to Self-Love 06:18 The Importance of Self-Care 08:36 Turning Points and Emotional Tsunamis 10:23 Intentions and Higher Power 14:38 Grief and Parental Relationships 24:19 Navigating Emotions and Boundaries 36:27 Struggles with Food and Self-Love 42:50 Conclusion and Contact Information Sponsors of the Podcast: BetterHelp: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://betterhelp.com/ez10⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 10% off your first month of therapy WeShape: https://weshape.postaffiliatepro.com/scripts/dcfogwyuk?a_aid=FurkhanDandia&a_bid=d7508fa8 for 35% all plans. Aura: https://aura.com/ez10 for a free two-week trial Plunge: https://plunge.com/ez Mint Mobile: ⁠https://trymintmobile.com/ez10⁠ for 15$ for an unlimited cell phone plan We Are Wild for 25% off your first order: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://zen.ai/EZ23⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you would like to support EZ Conversations, here are all the ways you can do that: Instagram⁠⁠:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/eunoiazen⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://m.facebook.com/eunoiazen⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrqBp_zdRiIfBRV4wURSZ2A⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/furkhan-dandia-macp-mba-072a8a1ba/⁠ Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/EzConversations⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices