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Becoming HER by Leslie Jackson
by Leslie Jackson
Welcome to Becoming HER, your weekly straight-talk for ambitious women who refuse to settle for mediocrity. Every Wednesday, Leslie pulls back the curtain on what it actually takes to build top-tier health, heal the root causes of chronic inflammation, and step into the most powerful version of yourself.You’ll get the real Leslie—her journey, the behind-the-scenes of her life, and the exact strategies she uses to take women from tired, puffy, and insecure to bold, bad-ass, and hot AF. This is for the woman who wants to walk into any room—boardroom or bedroom—knowing she’s that b*tch.This is where the baddies come to hear the voices they need and learn from women who are running the game—the trailblazers who healed their bodies, stepped into their power, and built heart-led, wildly impactful lives.If you’re ready to ditch the symptoms holding you back—weight-loss resistance, fatigue, bloating, breakouts, brain fog—and step into yo
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The Woman You'd Be Without the Bloat, Brain Fog, and Burnout
You keep getting told you're fine, your labs come back normal and your doctor says everything looks good. And yet there's this low hum of something is wrong with me that you just can't shake.You're not crazy, you're not lazy and you are absolutely not fine. I know because I was her. This episode is me handing you the exact answers I spent a decade finding to become the most energized, clear, confident version of who I’ve always known I could be.And it’s all inside She’s a Force!Here’s what’s inside the episode:What it means when your labs are “normal” but your body feels anything but. The moment I decided I was done letting doctors hand me prescriptions instead of answers, and what that decision changed about everythingWho She's a Force was built for, could it be you?The ONE step nobody talks about and is the reason women see shifts fastWhat makes She’s a Force the only program you need to optimize your health, inside and outShe’s a Force bingo; play to see if it’s the answer you’ve been looking forEnrollment closes Friday. We start May 5th.JOIN SHE’S A FORCE TODAYCONNECT WITH MEFollow me on InstagramCheck out my website
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Hidden Health Secrets of Top-Performing Entrepreneurs
Your health isn't separate from your business. It IS your business.That's the truth most high-achieving women learn the hard way.You can have the best strategy, the sharpest offer, and the most disciplined calendar… but if your body is running on fumes, your business is too. Your revenue, creativity, decision-making, magnetism.. all of it lives in your biology.That's exactly what I unpacked when I sat down with Jess Martin on the Abundant + Aligned Podcast. We went deep on the health secrets top-performing entrepreneurs swear by, and why most high-achieving women are leaving performance, income, and energy on the table because no one ever told them.This interview first aired on Abundant + Aligned, and I just HAD to share it wider with you.We get into:The invisible ceiling keeping high-achieving women stuck — no matter how hard they grindWhat your cortisol is doing behind the scenes and what it's quietly costing youThe body-income connection no one in the business world is talking aboutWhy healing, biology, and high performance are the same conversationSo if you've been feeling depleted, plateaued, or like you're working harder than your results reflect, this one's for you. Steal these secrets and implement them today.JOIN SHE’S A FORCE TODAYCONNECT WITH MEFollow me on InstagramCheck out my websiteCONNECT WITH JESSCheck out her podcastFollow Jess on Instagram
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Why High-Value Women Haven't Met Their Mr. McDreamy
We all know you’re THAT girl, so why isn’t the relationship part clicking?I sat down with Dating coach Joel Monteleone, founder of Hot Takes Hot Dates, who aims to challenge you on some things you think you know, and maybe some things you believe about yourself. This is the conversation your girl group should be having but isn't. Tune in for the hard truths to get your dating life on track!We chat:Why men need women more than women need themThe real reason most high-caliber women are still single (it has nothing to do with the men)The sneaky mindset trap that's quietly blocking your relationship before it even startsHow your perfect partner “checklist” is the exact thing keeping him away from you.Why men don't approach women (it's not fear of rejection)The most expensive dating lie you’re telling yourselfWhy situationships are a thing and what it says about youApply for Radiant Health Masteryhttps://lesliejacksonwellness.com/private-coaching CONNECT WITH MEFollow me on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/lesliejacksonwellness/?hl=enCheck out my websitehttps://lesliejacksonwellness.com/CONNECT WITH JOELhttps://joelmonteleone.com/
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My 10 Beauty Secrets + The Result Nobody Talks About After They Work
Join the LETHAL BEAUTY 10-Day Detox Challenge:https://lesliejacksonwellness.thrivecart.com/lethal-beauty/Looking hot isn’t purely a privilege; it’s a practice.In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the 10 beauty secrets that actually keep me hot and healthy, and the results nobody talks about when they work.You’ll learn:Why I refuse to call being hot a "privilege”The real reason some women stay stuck looking and feeling drained no matter what access they haveThe Secret Weapon Beauty Hack that most women completely overlookWhat actually happens to your face, your waist, and your energy when you're under-slept My honest take on Ozempic and why it'll make you smaller but not sculptedThe real cost of Ozempic and what you can't get back with a pillWhy your chronic bloating might have nothing to do with what you're eatingWhy 10,000 steps does something your vibration plate literally cannotThe exact makeup products I use, the brushes that changed my whole application game, and when I hand it off to a professionalThe style philosophy behind "chic elevated athleisure" and how it affects your identity, your habits, and how you show up every single dayCONNECT WITH MEFollow me on InstagramCheck out my website
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The Mentality that Separates Winners from Losers
In this solo episode, I break down the 10 exact principles that shape how I think, move, and show up in my life, and why most people stay stuck despite “doing the work.”Because here’s the truth: You don’t rise to your goals… you fall to your standards.And if your standards are off? Everything else will be too.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why speaking your truth is the fastest way to rebuild self-trust and stop people-pleasingThe uncomfortable reason your actions don’t match your goals, and how to fix itHow to build real confidence (hint: it’s not affirmations)The missing link in your growth in life and businessThe mindset shift that will make your insecurities shrinkWhy your environment is either fueling your growth or quietly killing itThe truth about discipline vs. “soft life” culture How to stop fearing failure and start choosing faith over fearHow to dominate your spaceThe hidden cost of keeping the wrong people in your life, and how to raise your standardsCONNECT WITH MEFollow me on InstagramCheck out my website
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The Truth about How to actually heal your acne with Brittany Creager
Apply for Radiant Health Mastery TodayI know you… you’ve tried alllll the products, the prescriptions, the “TikTok skincare hacks” and, let me guess, your skin STILL isn’t healing?In this episode, I sit down with Aesthetician Brittney Creager who goes all in on what is actually going on beneath the surface, why you’re doing the most and seeing no results, and how to stop guessing and start healing!We chat:Why your acne isn’t going away even when you’re doing “all the right things”The missing piece in your healing journeyThe truth about Accutane, Spironolactone & antibiotics and what no one prepares you forHow “overdoing skincare” is quietly sabotaging your resultsThe difference between a quick fix vs. true skin healingWhy your gut health, stress levels, and daily habits are showing up on your faceThe skincare industry myths that are costing you time, money, and your confidenceWhat actually works to repair a damaged skin barrier (it’s WAY simpler than you think)The emotional side of acne no one talks aboutCONNECT WITH MEFollow me on InstagramCheck out my websiteCONNECT WITH BRITTNEYFollow Brittney on InstagramCheck out Brittney's website & services
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The Level of Woman Your Next Chapter Requires
Apply for Radiant Health Mastery TodayWhat if the real reason you’re stuck isn’t strategy, but subconscious programming?In this episode, I sit down with mindset expert Jess Martin to discuss the hidden beliefs that shape your success, money, and visibility. We explore why working harder often backfires, how childhood conditioning impacts your income and confidence, and why upgrading your identity is the real key to building a thriving business and life. We chat:The subconscious beliefs secretly blocking your successWhy working harder isn’t the answerThe real reason women struggle with money mindsetHow childhood conditioning shapes your income ceilingWhy entrepreneurs must upgrade their identity to growThe fear of visibility and being seen onlineHow premium positioning can transform your businessWhy doing less can actually create more successThe nervous system patterns keeping women stuck in hustleHow to create a life aligned with freedom and purposeCONNECT WITH MEFollow me on InstagramCheck out my websiteCONNECT WITH JESShttps://www.jessmartin.com.au/the-collectivehttps://www.jessmartin.com.au/products
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From Jail Cell to Dream Life: The Manifestation Mindset that Saved Her Life
Apply for Radiant Health Mastery TodayWhat happens when your life looks successful on the outside but feels completely misaligned inside? After hitting a personal rock bottom, Samantha set out to rebuild her life, starting with one simple question, "How do I change my life?" In this episode, we dive into manifestation, mindset shifts, and the identity work required to create your dream life, plus the practical steps that turn vision into reality.We chat:The unexpected rock bottom moment that sparked Samantha’s transformationWhy working harder isn’t the key to successThe manifestation myth that keeps people stuckHow your subconscious beliefs secretly control your realityWhy affirmations alone don’t work for most peopleThe power of vision boards, journaling, and identity shiftsThe surprising role gratitude plays in attracting abundanceWhy nervous system regulation is critical for successHow to manifest a healthy relationship and stop attracting the wrong partnersThe mistake people make when trying to change their livesWhy you must change first before your reality doesCONNECT WITH MEFollow me on InstagramCheck out my websiteCONNECT WITH SAMANTHAwww.Maniscripting.comwww.samanthakozuch.com/elevateherwww.instagram.com/samanthakozuch
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Chapter 32: The Relentless Pursuit of Alignment
Book your Root Cause Analysis TodayIn this solo birthday episode, I’m reflecting on the biggest lessons, identity shifts, and mindset breakthroughs from the past year.This episode is an honest look at growth, entrepreneurship, identity, and becoming the woman you know you’re meant to be.In this episode, I cover:Why growth requires choosing alignment over comfortThe uncomfortable reality of outgrowing people and old identitiesA mindset shift that changed Leslie’s approach to networking and successThe hidden cost of trying to be liked by everyoneWhy imposter syndrome shows up when you’re building something meaningfulHow protecting your focus and energy can change your lifeThe identity shift that separates women who know what to do from women who actually transform their livesWhat entrepreneurship, personal growth, and purpose really demand from youCONNECT WITH MEFollow me on InstagramCheck out my website
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Burnout to $60K Months: Nervous System Regulation for High-Achieving Women Who Want Wealth & Wellness
Book your Root Cause Analysis TodayIn this episode, I sit down with nervous system and business mentor Kat Cynewski to unpack the real reason so many high-achieving women feel successful on paper… but depleted in their bodies. We talk burnout, identity shifts, imposter syndrome, scaling sustainably, motherhood, and why wealth without wellness is a hollow win.We’re breaking down what it actually takes to build a regulated, profitable, deeply aligned life.In this episode, we chat:Why burnout isn’t a strategy problem and what it actually isHow dysregulation fuels overworking, over-launching, and constant provingThe identity shifts required as your income, visibility, and responsibility growWhy imposter syndrome is a physiological response not a confidence flawHow to scale your business with a “cashmere core offer” and building recurring revenueWhy group proximity to powerful women accelerates growth faster than isolationHow betrayal and friendship dynamics directly impact your nervous systemThe truth about the “soft life” myth Why regulation doesn’t mean doing lessWhy motherhood can expand your capacity instead of shrink your ambitionHow to build wealth in a way that supports your health, hormones, and longevityCONNECT WITH MEFollow me on InstagramCheck out my websiteCONNECT WITH KATFollow Kat on InstagramFree Somatic Sales TrainingWebsiteWealthy & Well Live in Portland, Maine April 15-17
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A Root Cause Approach to Chronic Pain, Hormones & Gut Health
Book your Root Cause Analysis TodayIn this episode, I sit down with Australian physiotherapist, founder of Athletic Rebuild, and dear friend of mine Tayla Cannon, for an honest conversation about why women are exhausted, inflamed, in pain… and still being told their labs are “normal.”We’re breaking down the biggest lie in modern healthcare: Treating symptoms instead of addressing root causes.In this episode, we chat:Why chronic pain isn’t always about the injured body partThe massive connection between gut health, inflammation & joint painWhy “normal labs” don’t mean optimal healthThe stress hormone piece most doctors aren’t testing (and why it matters for weight gain)How blood sugar instability affects every woman, not just diabeticsWhy calories in/calories out is an outdated metabolism modelThe nervous system’s role in fat storage, hormone imbalance & chronic fatigueHow brain wiring reinforces pain patterns (even when tissue has healed)The dangerous identity trap of calling yourself an “IBS girly” or “PCOS girly”The difference between symptom management and real transformationCONNECT WITH MEFollow me on InstagramCheck out my websiteCONNECT WITH TAYLAFollow Tayla on Instagram
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BTS Voice Note: Survival vs. Level-Up Mode
🎧 BTS Voice Note: Survival vs. Level-Up ModeThis bonus mini episode is something I normally only share inside my coaching circle.It’s a raw, unfiltered voice note I recorded for my clients during the thick of winter—when motivation dips, energy is inconsistent, and life feels heavier than usual. Instead of pushing harder or pretending everything is fine, this is about learning how to meet yourself where you are and still stay supported.Inside this behind-the-scenes coaching riff, I walk you through the two modes we all move between:Survival Mode — when your only job is protecting your mental health and holding the foundations Level-Up Mode — when you have the capacity to push, refine, and elevate your routinesBoth are valid. Both are part of the strategy.In this episode, I share exactly how I coach my clients (and myself) through these seasons—what stays non-negotiable when energy is low, how to identify your baseline, when to outsource support, and how to move back into a higher-capacity season without burning yourself out or starting over.This isn’t about perfection or consistency for the sake of consistency.It’s about sustainability, self-trust, and recognizing that there are levels to this sh*t.If winter has you feeling behind, depleted, or questioning your discipline—this conversation is for you.Consider this your backstage pass.
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The Secret to Wanting Sex Again in Long-Term Love
In this week’s episode of Becoming HER, I sit down with Hannah (aka thelibidofairy) for a radically honest conversation about women’s desire, intimacy, and what actually shuts libido down in long-term relationships.This is the episode for the woman who loves her partner, wants connection, but secretly feels tense, avoidant, or disconnected when it comes to sex.In this episode, we chat:The belief most women hold about desire that quietly kills libidoWhy “low libido” is often a misunderstanding, not a diagnosisThe difference between wanting sex before it starts and wanting it once it doesHow obligation, pressure, and performance sabotage intimacyWhat begins to shift when women stop tolerating sex and start feeling safe in their bodiesCONNECT WITH MEFollow me on InstagramCheck out my websiteCONNECT WITH HANNAHCheck out Hannah’s websiteCheck out Hannah’s 90-day Intimacy Accelerator
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The Hidden Link Between Financial Stress & Inflammation in Highly Ambitious Women
If you've ever thought, “Once I make more money, I'll finally relax,”… this episode is going to rock your world. In this week's episode of Becoming HER, I sit down with money coach Gina Knox to talk about all things money, honey! Tune in for an honest conversation about how financial scarcity keeps women inflamed, and why no amount of discipline, hustle, or “positive mindset” can override a nervous system that doesn't feel safe due to financial insecurity.This is the episode for the woman who is high-performing, capable, and “doing well”… but still feels like she's bracing for impact all the time.In this episode, we chat:How women are taught to fear debt and who benefits from that fearWhat most people misunderstand about passive income and long-term wealthWhy working harder often delays financial freedom instead of creating itThe surprising overlap between money, health, discipline, and burnoutWhat actually changes when women feel financially safe in their bodiesCONNECT WITH MEFollow me on InstagramCheck out my websiteCONNECT WITH GINAFollow Gina on Instagram @ginaknoxRegister for Gina's FREE debt class for entrepreneurs that she hosts every week live (not pre-recorded)Join Gina's Small Business Money School
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Why Diet's Failed Them & Root Cause Healing Worked
APPLY NOW FOR SHE'S A FORCE 🖤What you’re about to listen to is a compilation of three real, live client interviews I’ve hosted recently. Three women. Three very different bodies, histories, and lifestyles. And one shared breakthrough: we stopped band-aiding symptoms and actually fixed what was causing them.You’ll hear from Saskia, Karely, and Natalie, all graduates of my program She’s a Force, as they break down exactly what changed when we stopped guessing and fixed the root cause, identified what their bodies needed and stopped white-knuckling their healing journey.We dive into:Why feeling exhausted, foggy, or inflamed is often biological, not a mindset failureHow hormone imbalances and inflammation quietly create weight loss resistanceWhy calorie counting, restriction, and HIIT stop working for high-performing womenHow Saskia achieved 17 lbs down + 84% of hormone symptoms reversed in 90 daysHow Karely achieved 20 lbs down + 75% of chronic symptoms reversed in 90 daysHow Natalie healed her fatigue, is 25 lbs down, and 72% of symptoms reversedThe hidden link between metabolism, energy, confidence, and mental clarityWhy you can’t out-discipline a depleted nervous systemHow nourishment, not more workouts, restores energy, focus, and capacityThe difference between forcing results and building a body that actually supports your lifeWhy slowing down briefly can unlock your most powerful season yetHow healing your body changes your leadership, relationships, and self-trustCONNECT WITH MEFollow me on InstagramCheck out my website
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The Missing Link Between Energy, Hormones & Manifestation
APPLY NOW FOR SHE'S A FORCE 🖤If you’ve ever thought “I’ve done the mindset work… so why do I still feel exhausted, stuck, and overwhelmed?” This episode might flip everything you thought you knew about personal development on its head.In this raw, honest conversation, Leslie sits down with Jamie Ruiz, manifestation coach and former professional dancer, to unpack the truth most personal development spaces skip: you cannot out-manifest a depleted body.This is the episode for the woman who’s ambitious, self-aware, and doing “all the right things”… but still feels like life is harder than it should be.We chat:Why feeling lazy, unmotivated, or stuck is often biological, not a mindset failureThe overlooked connection between hormones, energy, capacity, and manifestationHow chronic depletion keeps you frozen, overwhelmed, and disconnected from your potentialThe difference between mental clarity and living under years of unrecognized brain fogWhy discipline and willpower will never outwork adrenal fatigue and inflammationHow healing your body gives you the capacity to finally execute on your goalsThe real reason so many high-achieving women burn out when they try to “do more”Why your body is the attraction point for everything you’re manifestingThe surprising way nutrition, boundaries, and self-trust are deeply connectedHow rebuilding capacity changes your business, relationships, and daily lifeWhy manifestation without embodiment keeps you stuck in the same cyclesWhat it actually feels like to wake up energized, clear, and excited about life againCONNECT WITH MEFollow me on InstagramCheck out my websiteCONNECT WITH JAMIE:Follow Jamie on Instagram
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Why Women Quit Fitness, and What Actually Makes it Stick
SIGN UP FOR THE FREE HORMONE FIX MASTERCLASS 🖤If you’ve ever felt stuck in the cycle of starting over with fitness, burning out, and wondering why “doing everything right” still isn’t working, this episode will feel like a breath of fresh air. Leslie sits down with Adriana Blanc, creator of the Capable Method, to unpack why so many women feel exhausted, inflamed, and disconnected from their bodies, and how healing your relationship with movement, self-trust, and consistency can change everything.Check out her Capable signature methodWe chat:The 3 hidden fitness phases most women cycle through and why so many end in burnout instead of resultsWhy discipline without self-trust quietly wrecks your hormones, energy, and motivationThe real reason “doing everything right” still leaves so many women tired, bloated, and stuckAdriana’s workout method you can stick to even when life gets chaoticWhy “everything counts” is the missing mindset for sustainable weight loss and body confidenceHow slowing down your workouts can actually speed up your resultsThe surprising way your fitness habits mirror your self-trust and business successWhy tracking calories, reps, and macros isn’t required to feel strong, lean, or capableFinding your motivation type that actually works FOR you instead of fighting yourselfCONNECT WITH MEFollow me on InstagramCheck out my websiteCONNECT WITH ADRIANA:Follow Adriana on Instagram
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Love as Medicine: How Partnership Can Make (or Break) Your Healing Journey
This episode pulls back the curtain on what “growing together” in love actually looks like; the breaking points, the healing, the money decisions, the sober intimacy shift, and the emotional backbone that kept our relationship steady when life tried to knock us out.In this conversation, we get into:The unexpected moment that made him see our relationship completely differentlyHow “becoming your best self” actually shows up inside a real partnership (not just on Instagram)The year that brought me to my knees — and the one thing that kept our relationship from breaking with meWhat no one tells you about “growing together” vs. “growing apart” (and the subtle signs you’re headed either way)The bold money move we made before getting married — and why it changed the way we operate as a teamThe way we handle tension and hard conversations that keeps things from blowing up OR boiling overHow our intimacy had to completely evolve when one major “crutch” disappeared from our livesWhat actually feels supportive when your partner is healing — and what quietly makes things worseThe inner work that makes it possible to stay grounded, unbothered, and emotionally steady in loveThe underrated ingredient in long-term love that nobody puts in their wedding vows (but should)CONNECT WITH MEFollow me on InstagramCheck out my website
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Health Habits of the Top 1%
I’m breaking down the exact moment my body forced me to slow down, rethink everything, and stop normalizing a lifestyle that looked successful on paper but was silently burning me out. From panic attacks and nonstop travel to redefining what elite health actually requires, this episode lays out the non-negotiables for top-tier energy, resilience, and performance.In this episode, I share:The scary wake-up call that forced me to stop normalizing burnoutWhy most healing journeys aren’t linear and why that’s actually a good thingThe moment my body said “no more” and demanded changeWhy elite performers must live differently than the average personThe REAL relationship between health, values, and performanceThe foundational formula for top-tier healthThe key daily lifestyle components capping your potentialHow protecting your body’s needs actually increased my career performanceWhy your environment and social circle matter more than motivationHow to stop “going with the flow” and start creating your own standard in your health journeyCONNECT WITH MEFollow me on InstagramCheck out my website
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The Chapter That Changed My Life Forever: The beginning of becoming HER.
Welcome to my Becoming HER story. I’m pulling back the curtain on who I used to be, what nearly broke me, and how I rebuilt my life from the inside out. From burnout, anxiety, and alcohol-fueled overachievement to healing my body, protecting my energy, and reconnecting to my purpose, this episode sets the tone for everything to come. If you’ve ever felt exhausted, disconnected, or like you’re meant for more, you’re in the right place!In this episode, I share:What “Becoming Her” actually means, spoiler: it’s not about perfectionThe invisible ways alcohol, burnout, and overstimulation quietly sabotage your potentialThe REAL productivity hack for 2026The turning moment I realised I wasn’t broken and just needed supportHow functional nutrition and lifestyle alignment changed my mental health FOREVERThe difference between surviving and performing at an elite levelAre you draining your life force? How your purpose creates energyThe ONE mindset shift that stopped me from burning outHow healing your body can completely change how you show up in your work, relationships, and lifeCONNECT WITH MEFollow me on InstagramCheck out my website
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Becoming HER, your weekly straight-talk for ambitious women who refuse to settle for mediocrity. Every Wednesday, Leslie pulls back the curtain on what it actually takes to build top-tier health, heal the root causes of chronic inflammation, and step into the most powerful version of yourself.You’ll get the real Leslie—her journey, the behind-the-scenes of her life, and the exact strategies she uses to take women from tired, puffy, and insecure to bold, bad-ass, and hot AF. This is for the woman who wants to walk into any room—boardroom or bedroom—knowing she’s that b*tch.This is where the baddies come to hear the voices they need and learn from women who are running the game—the trailblazers who healed their bodies, stepped into their power, and built heart-led, wildly impactful lives.If you’re ready to ditch the symptoms holding you back—weight-loss resistance, fatigue, bloating, breakouts, brain fog—and step into yo
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