# The Hardest Part Wasn't Weight Loss—It Was Asking for Help | Leah Hadley

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Podcast: [Reclaim Your Life with Irina](https://stenobird.com/podcast/reclaim-your-life-with-irina-6598249)
Published: 2026-07-06T02:23:52+00:00
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## Resource

Welcome to the Why I Said Yes series, where the authors of Reclaim Your Life: The Breaking That Made You New share the personal stories behind the chapters they chose to write. The hardest battles aren't always the ones people can see. In this episode of the Why I Said Yes series, bestselling author and financial planner Leah Hadley shares the deeply personal story behind her chapter in Reclaim Your Life: The Breaking That Made You New. For years, Leah struggled with her health, tried countless diets, and quietly carried the weight of believing she had to do it all alone. Her turning point came when she realized that asking for help wasn't weakness—it was the beginning of healing. In this conversation we discuss: ✔️ Why she chose to share this story publicly ✔️ The emotional side of bariatric surgery ✔️ Overcoming food addiction and shame ✔️ The importance of self-worth ✔️ Why transformation begins when we accept support 📖 Reclaim Your Life: The Breaking That Made You New launches July 7, 2026 and features six inspiring stories of resilience, healing, and transformation. 🎙️ This interview is part of the Why I Said Yes series, where each contributing author shares the story behind their chapter. #rylbook #booklaunch #newrealease

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