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Why Diets Fail: The Brain Science of Food Freedom with Leslie Chen

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In this episode of Founders Future, with host Zach Young, we dive deep with Leslie Chen, a neuroscience-based coach who has revolutionized the approach to sustainable weight loss and overcoming food addiction. Leslie shares her powerful personal journey of moving to the US and developing a binge-eating disorder, which led to her initial work in weight loss coaching. She quickly discovered that traditional methods failed because they didn't address the root cause: the brain. Leslie explains her pivotal shift to a neuroscience-based framework, detailing how she helps high achievers rewire their brains, restore their natural instincts for satiety, and break free from the cycles of emotional eating and dieting identity to achieve lasting food freedom.

Leslie also offers a compelling critique of the coaching industry, arguing that the real barrier to entry isn't setting up a business, but earning client trust and delivering transformative results. Her advice for coaches is to "go for the tough problem" and master their craft by creating a genuinely effective, congruent solution. She emphasizes that long-term success comes from solving a core, intangible problem for your clients, which in turn builds the confidence and authenticity needed to stand out in a crowded market.


Website: https://www.riselean.com/weight-loss-coach/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslielchen/

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