Thin Thinking Podcast
The Thin Thinking Podcast helps listeners overcome the mental roadblocks that keep them stuck with weight. Host Rita Black shares tools, skills, and insights for developing a mindset that supports reaching and maintaining a healthy weight. Episodes focus on long-term change, self-awareness, and living a better life. It is aimed at anyone who wants to shift their thinking around food, body, and habits.
Episodes
Ep 294: How Jane Maintains a 35-Pound Weight Release Through Travel, Retirement & Real Life
If you've struggled with your weight for years, chances are you already know how to lose weight. The harder question is: How do you actually keep it off while living a normal life? u That's why I wanted to bring Jane Scofield onto the podcast. Jane was a lifelong yo-yo dieter who went through the Shift Weight Mastery Process with hypnosis three years ago, released 35 pounds, and has maintained
Ep 293: Are You Still Mad at Yourself About Your Weight? The Power of Self-Forgiveness
How long have you been mad at yourself about your weight? Maybe you're still angry about the weight you gained, the weight you released and gained back, the promises you made to yourself and didn't keep, or all the years you spent thinking you should have figured this out by now. Or maybe it's much smaller than that. You got off track last week, the scale went up this morning, or you ate more th
Ep 292: Bored With Weight Loss? 5 Ways to Get Your Mojo Back
Have you ever started a weight loss journey feeling all fired up and ready to go, and then somewhere along the way, the sparkle wore off? The meals start feeling a little repetitive, exercise becomes a bit of a chore, the scale isn't giving you the applause you were hoping for, and suddenly your weight release journey feels like one big case of the blahs. And that, my friend, is often when old
Ep 291: My Morning Routine and the Power of Sequencing for Weight Mastery
What if one of the biggest secrets to long-term Weight Mastery isn't making better decisions all day long—but making fewer decisions in the first place? Over the years, I've realized that so much of what keeps me healthy and maintaining my weight isn't willpower. It's sequencing. One thing cues the next, the next thing cues the next, and eventually those healthy patterns become so familiar that
Ep 290: Why Do I Binge Eat? 5 Mind Shifts to Help Break the Cycle
Have you ever found yourself in the middle of a binge thinking, Why am I doing this again? I know better than this. That question can carry a lot of shame. But what if binge eating isn't really about knowing better? What if it has much more to do with the way your brain has learned to find comfort, relief, escape, or even rebellion through food? In this episode, I'm sharing five powerful mind sh
Ep 289: 31 Years at My Ideal Weight: What I Know at 62 That I Wish I Knew at 31
Tomorrow I turn 62, and this birthday feels a little different because I realized something that honestly stopped me in my tracks: I have now maintained my ideal weight for 31 years—exactly half my life. And considering the first 31 years included dieting, binge eating, bulimia, smoking, starting over, and a whole lot of wondering, "What is wrong with me?"… that feels pretty remarkable. But what
Ep 288: The Travel Points Game: How to Travel More, Spend Less, and Upgrade Your Adventures
What if the money you're already spending every month could take you somewhere you never thought you could afford to go? In this episode, I'm sitting down with Kelly Butler, The Points Maven. She's helped her clients book over $700,000 in free travel using credit card points, without carrying interest or hurting their credit scores. We talk about how a health crisis changed her relationship to "
Ep 287: When the Weight-Loss Honeymoon Ends: 5 Ways to Keep Going
The same plan that had you dropping weight like clockwork suddenly seems to stop working, and it's easy to start wondering if it's you. In this episode, I'm talking about what really happens when that early excitement fades: the scale slows down, you're hungrier, exercise starts feeling optional, and the old thought creeps back in, "here I go again." I walk through why this isn't failure, it's
Ep 286: Stop Impulsive Eating With This Powerful Mind Hack
Have you ever reached for something you really didn't intend to eat, and in that moment, the food seemed to have a much louder voice than your goals? In this episode, I'm sharing one of my favorite mind hacks for putting yourself back in the driver's seat: future pacing. It's a technique we use in hypnosis to help you fast-forward past the immediate craving and connect with how you truly wan
Ep 285: Survey Results: What 505 Women Told Us About GLP-1 Weight Loss
GLP-1 medications have become one of the biggest conversations in weight release, and most of that conversation lives at two extremes, miracle drug or cheating shortcut. In this episode, I wanted to get past the headlines and hear directly from the women actually living this experience. So, we surveyed 505 people who are currently using a GLP-1, have used one in the past, or are navigating
Ep 284: How to Break the Perfectionism Cycle and Make Real Progress with Monica Packer
Many of us fall into the trap of thinking we have to do everything perfectly or we've completely fallen off track. In this episode, I talk with Monica Packer, host of the About Progress podcast and author of the new book Sticky Habits, about a compassionate, effective approach to creating lasting change. We get into why most habit advice fails women specifically, what "invisible labor" is and wh
Ep 283: Train Yourself to Like Vegetables: 10 Easy Mindset Hacks
This is the time of year vegetables are in their prime. If you are not a natural lover of veggies fear not! In this episode, I share simple mindset shifts and practical hacks that go beyond the usual "just eat your veggies" advice to help you move from veggie skeptic to veggie adventurer without force, guilt, or choking down foods you hate. I also talk about the who, why, what, when, where, and
Ep 282: 10 Lessons from Sue's 8 Years of Maintenance Success
Sue Gaulke has maintained her ideal weight for eight years. Sue shares 10 (plus one bonus!) powerful principles that have helped her stay steady, confident, and connected to the habits and mindset that support long term maintenance. Whether you're already maintaining, getting close, or still on your weight release journey, Sue's hard won wisdom will help you think beyond the finish line and towa
Ep 281: The Scale Is Up… Now What? 5 Do's and Don'ts to Turn Weight Gain Around
In this episode, I share the five do's and five don'ts for what to do when the weight starts creeping back on. Because gaining a few pounds doesn't mean you've failed. But panicking and punishing yourself and trying to "get back to being good" can send you spiraling right back up the scale. Maybe the weight snuck up over the summer or crept in during a stressful season. Either way, this episod
Ep 280: Food Noise Isn't One Noise: The 5 Noises Driving Your Cravings
In this episode, I break down one of the most talked about topics in weight release right now, food noise. But food noise isn't one big, mysterious monster. It's made up of five different voices. Once you learn to recognize them, you can choose the right tool for each one instead of white knuckling your way through the day. Whether you're dealing with nighttime snacking, sugar cravings after
Ep 279: Declare your Independence from the Weight Struggle: 3 Steps and a Meditation
What would it mean to declare your own independence from the weight struggle? In this inspiring Independence Day episode, I explore how the story of America's founding revolution mirrors the inner revolution it takes to break free from dieting, self blame, and the exhausting cycle of starting over. From naming what has been ruling you, to stepping into self leadership, to creating a vision that
Ep 278: Free Food: Why It Tempts Us and 3 Steps to Break the Spell
Why does free food have so much power over us? In this eye opening episode, I explore the hidden psychology behind free food and why something as simple as the words "it's free" can completely change the way we think, feel, and act around food. From office treats and Costco samples to holiday parties and hotel breakfast buffets, Rita reveals the surprising mental forces that can make free food f
EP 277: 3 Steps to End the Envy that Maybe Sabotaging your Weight Loss
Have you ever caught yourself thinking, " skinny people have it so easy" ? Maybe you're sitting there with your salad while someone else is happily working their way through a burger, fries, and dessert and somehow still looks amazing in their jeans. It can feel pretty unfair. And if we're honest, sometimes that feeling turns into resentment. This week on The Thin Thinking Podcast, we're t
EP 276: How to Increase Your Joy Span Through Travel, Community, and Adventure After 55
What if your next chapter wasn't about slowing down or shrinking your world... but about expanding it? This week I'm sitting down with Andrew Motiwalla, founder of The Good Life Abroad, a company that creates month-long, community-based travel experiences across Europe for people over 55. And before you picture yourself rushing through a museum with a tour group, let me stop you right there. Thi
EP 275: Night Eating, Part 2: Break the Evening Craving Cycle
What if breaking your nighttime snacking habit wasn't about willpower, but about creating an evening you actually love? In this episode of The Thin Thinking Podcast, we go deeper into the night eating cycle and explore how to transform your evenings from a time of mindless snacking into a time of true rejuvenation, connection, and self care. Because here's the truth… Night eating isn't a willp
EP 274: Night Eating, Part 1: Break the Evening Craving Cycle
Why does the kitchen suddenly start calling my name the moment the sun goes down? In this first episode of a special two-part series, I'm diving into the real reasons nighttime eating can feel so difficult to change — and why it has far less to do with willpower than most people think. I explore how decision fatigue, emotional exhaustion, reward-seeking, and deeply ingrained habit loops all work
EP 273: Party Prep for Weight Loss: Stay in Control While Still Having Fun
Why is it so much harder to stay on track around food when we're with other people? In this episode of The Thin Thinking Podcast, Rita Black dives into the psychology of social eating, why we tend to overeat and overdrink at parties and gatherings, and how preparation—not willpower—is the real key to staying grounded around food. Together, Rita and Wendy unpack the "retirement brochure fan
EP 272: Retirement by Design: How to Quiet Your Inner Critic and Create Your Next Chapter with Wendy Leggett
What happens after the retirement party ends? In this insightful episode, Rita Black sits down with retirement life coach Wendy Leggett to explore the emotional and psychological side of retirement that nobody talks about. From identity shifts and purpose to mindset, structure, and connection, Wendy shares how retirement is not just a financial transition — it's a deeply personal one. Together, R
EP 271: Self-Mothering Your Way to Weight Mastery
Happy Self-Mothering Day! This week we explore how self-mothering—developing your Inner Nurturer—can help you break free from the cycle of emotional eating, starting over, and self-criticism. When you learn how to support, guide, and listen to yourself instead of judging or controlling… real, sustainable change becomes possible. If you're ready to shift from self-sabotage to self-leadership—and
EP 270: Lin's GLP-1 + Mindset Journey: From Weight Release to Maintenance Without the Drug
If you've been hearing more and more about GLP-1 medications lately… you're not alone. Whether you're currently using one, considering it, or just quietly wondering if it might be part of your journey, this week's podcast episode is a conversation you don't want to miss. I'm sitting down with Lynn, who released 70 pounds using a GLP-1 alongside the Shift Weight Mastery process. And here's what mak
Ep 269: Body Love Meditation and Mantras Before Summer
As we start moving into the warmer months, I wanted to look at something that may come up for many people in our community as the summer approaches and demands that we peel off layers of clothes that not only have kept us warm during the winter--but also kept us conveniently hidden. Maybe you've caught yourself reaching for layers, avoiding certain clothes, or dreading the moment when your body fe
Ep 268: Want Lasting Weight Loss? Start With These 3 Decisions
What if just 3 decisions could completely change the course of your weight journey… for good? In this week's episode of The Thin Thinking Podcast, I'm sharing the three most powerful decisions that transformed not only my journey—but the same core decisions I've seen in people who achieve true, long-term weight mastery. These aren't surface-level tips. They're the deep, internal shifts that help y
Ep 267: Released 40 Pounds After 60: Hypnosis, Maintenance, and a Life-Changing Hike
What happens when releasing weight doesn't just change your body… but starts opening up your whole life? In this week's podcast episode, I'm sitting down with Darlene, whose journey is nothing short of inspiring. She's released 40 pounds and has kept it off for over six months—and what's unfolding for her now goes far beyond the number on the scale. Here's what makes her story even more powerful…
Ep 266: Why Long-Term Weight Maintenance Starts Before You Reach Goal Weight
If you've ever believed that once you hit your goal weight, everything just clicks into place… you're not alone. We're often taught that weight loss works like this: First you lose the weight → then you arrive at your goal → and somehow, maintenance just happens. Like the clouds part, the angels sing, and suddenly you know exactly how to live there forever. But that's not how it works. The truth i
Ep 265: The 5-Part Weight Struggle Cycle: The Subconscious Epidemic
There's a subconscious cycle quietly running in the background for so many people that causes them to stay stuck with weight, and until you can see it, you can't break it. That's exactly what this episode is about. I'm naming the pattern, walking you through how it works, and sharing the tools that actually help you step out of it — for good. If you are frustrated because you can't get consistency
Ep 264: How Hypnosis Really Works for Weight Loss (And Why It May Not Have Worked for You)
If you've ever wondered whether hypnosis can actually help with weight loss… you're definitely not alone. A lot of people are curious about hypnosis, but they're also a little skeptical. Maybe you've even tried it before and thought, "That didn't work for me." In this week's podcast episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on how hypnosis actually works when it comes to weight release and why it can
Ep 263: How to Travel Without Overeating (My Sonoma 1500 Calories a Day Experiment)
In early February, I took a road trip to Sebastopol in Sonoma County, California — right in the heart of wine country… cheese country… bread country. Basically the Disneyland of delicious food. And before I left, I gave myself a little challenge. Could I fully enjoy the trip — eat at restaurants, explore the local food scene, indulge in everything Sonoma has to offer — and still stay around 1,500
Ep 262: How to Stop Emotional Eating Before It Starts
If you've ever eaten not because you were physically hungry, but because you were stressed, lonely, overwhelmed, or simply done with the day — this episode is for you. Emotional eating isn't really about food. It's about wiring. When your brain learns that food equals relief, it will keep sending you there automatically, even when part of you knows that's not what you actually need. In this week's
Ep 261: How to Improve Your Mood Naturally: Gut Health, BDNF & Biohacking
Have you ever noticed how quickly your mood can shift… and then blamed yourself for it? Like you should just think more positively or try harder to control your mindset? In this week's episode of The Thin Thinking Podcast, I'm joined by Jenn Trepeck for a conversation that many of you will find incredibly freeing: 👉 Your mood isn't just about mindset — it's about biochemistry. Neurotransmitters li
Ep 260: Exploring Imposter Syndrome at Your ideal Weight with Millie
Have you ever reached a goal weight and expected to feel confident… only to feel uneasy instead? That's exactly what happened to Millie. After releasing 60 pounds and maintaining her weight for nearly a year, she's about to celebrate her first Weight Mastery anniversary. But when she first arrived at her ideal weight, something unexpected showed up — imposter syndrome. That quiet voice whispering:
Ep 259: Dry Eye Disease: The Simple Blink Test, Hidden Triggers, and How to Protect Your Eyes
If your eyes burn, sting, feel dry, or get blurry after screen time, you're not alone—and this episode was made for you. Dry eye disease is often driven by everyday habits we barely think about: long hours staring at screens, reduced blinking, and even common makeup choices. Many people don't realize what's happening until the symptoms become hard to ignore. In today's episode, I'm joined by Dr. P
Ep 258: "I'm Too Old to Lose Weight": Busting the Myth
Have you ever caught yourself thinking, "I'm just too old to lose weight now"—and felt that quiet fear settle in before you even try? You're not alone. And more importantly… that thought might not be the truth you think it is. In today's podcast episode, I'm diving into the three age-related weight loss myths I hear all the time—the ones that keep people stuck, discouraged, and quietly self-s
Ep 257: How to Manage Your Weight When You're Sick (Without Losing Momentum)
Getting sick can really mess with your weight mastery! And I don't just mean missing a workout or two. When you're sick, everything feels off. Your appetite changes. Your routines disappear. Your skills feel shaky. And suddenly all those "sick foods" start looking a little too comforting. That's exactly why this week's podcast episode exists. In this episode, I walk you through how t
Ep 256: Why Shorter Workouts Work Better for Women Over 40 with Cam Allen
What if your workouts didn't have to be long, exhausting, or something you had to psych yourself up for? In today's podcast episode, I'm joined by Cam Allen, a fitness expert who works specifically with midlife women—and she's sharing a reframe around exercise and consistency that I absolutely love. Cam opens up about a personal shift she made when she stopped believing workouts had to be hard
Ep 255: 5 Keys to Weight Release Consistency
Hey friend, Let's talk about consistency for a moment. Because real consistency isn't about never getting off track. It's about knowing exactly what to do when you do—and getting yourself back on track quickly, calmly, and without all the drama. In this upcoming podcast episode, I'm walking you through five key steps that do exactly that. Think of it like this: You've been driving on that old, exh
Ep 254: Hacks for 3 Serious Winter Weight Gain Challenges
Winter has a way of showing us the challenges we managed to avoid during the summer. January rolls in with colder temperatures, darker mornings, comfort-food cravings, and routines that suddenly feel much harder to maintain. If you've noticed your motivation dip or your consistency feel shaky, I want you to hear this clearly: It's not that you're failing. It's that winter demands a different appro
Ep 253: Your Long-Term Weight Mastery Mindset for 2026
The beginning of a new year often brings pressure. Pressure to reset. Pressure to undo the holidays. Pressure to "get serious" about weight—fast. But before you jump into another plan, rule, or reset, today's episode invites you to slow down and look at what actually determines long-term success. Because lasting weight mastery doesn't start with food, exercise, or willpower. It starts with your re
Ep 252: Holiday Wishes and Healthy Imprints Meditation
Happy holidays, my friend! As this year comes to a close, I wanted to offer you something different in today's podcast episode—not advice, not a to-do list, and definitely not another promise you don't actually want to keep. This episode is a gentle, guided meditation designed to help you close out the year with gratitude and step into the new one feeling healthier, lighter, and more aligned—witho
Ep 251: Avoid Emotional Eating this Holiday Season
Emotional eating during the holidays… anyone else feeling it already? If the season brings up stress, pressure, nostalgia, or that familiar pull toward food for comfort—you're not alone. And you don't have to white-knuckle your way through it either. In this latest podcast episode, I'm sharing my best practices and mindset shifts for moving through the holidays peacefully, intentionally, and
Ep 250: PTSD Effects on Weight Issues with Joanne Williams
Have you ever noticed that when your stress is high, everything feels off? Your hunger cues, your digestion, your energy… even the way you talk to yourself? There's a reason for that — and it's not because you're doing anything wrong. In this week's Thin Thinking Podcast episode, I sat down with PTSD expert Joanne Williams for a powerful conversation about what happens when the brain gets stuck on
Ep 249: Our Annual ZERO Regret Holiday Baking Episode
It's here! There is something so magical about baking during the holidays. Even if we barely touch an oven the rest of the year, somehow December arrives and suddenly we're whipping up cookies, breads, pies, and all the nostalgic treats that make the season feel whole. For many of us, baking is connection—time with friends, time with family, or simply the joy of creating something delicious for p
Ep 248: 3 Decisions Thanksgiving Meditation (Thanks TR!)
Happy Thanksgiving! Let's be honest for a moment… This weekend is basically the Olympics of old family patterns, emotional eating triggers, and conversations you definitely did not sign up for—sprinkled, of course, with a little gratitude. So I thought: What better time to share something powerful I brought home from Tony Robbins' Unleash the Power Within last month? If Tony can get people walkin
Ep 247: Managing Social Anxiety with Brad Robinson
So many people in our Thin Thinking community aren't just navigating weight, food, and mindset… they're also carrying quiet anxiety under the surface. And as the holidays approach—with the social events, family expectations, food everywhere, and the pressure to be "on"—that anxiety can really kick into high gear. That's why I am so excited about this week's Thin Thinking Podcast episode with Brad
EP 246: Thin Thinking Reads: Wild Things: A Geography of Grief
Some conversations invite us to slow down. To breathe differently. To step out of the rush of our lives and into the quieter places we often avoid — the ones where grief, memory, and healing wait patiently for us to catch up. Today's episode is one of those conversations. My guest, Barbara Wansbrough, didn't set out to write a book about grief. She set out to take a walk — one that e
Ep 245: How Hypnosis Helped an ER Doctor Stop the Start-Over Cycle
Have you ever put off a dream because of your weight? That was Dr. Marie Strenger's reality as well. As an emergency room physician, she spent years caring for everyone else while her own needs kept getting pushed aside. Between exhausting shifts, stress, and that familiar "I'll start again tomorrow," she felt stuck—until she discovered a different path. Through the Shift Weight Mastery Process an
Ep 244: Breaking the Sugar Spell: Halloween Episode
Halloween may be all about ghosts, witches, and things that go bump in the night—but let's be honest, the real haunt this season isn't hiding under your bed. It's that little voice in your head whispering, "Go ahead… just one fun-sized bar." And before you know it—11 wrappers later—you're left wondering, "What kind of sugar spell just possessed me?" This week on The Thin Thinking Podcast, we're p
Ep 243: Permission to be Thin and 9 other Self Permissions for Long-Term Weight Success
Remember those permission slips we needed as kids — the ones that let us go on a field trip or try something new? Or the approvals we had to wait for at work before we could move a project forward? Here's the thing… many of us are still waiting for that green light — only now, it's coming from inside our own minds. If you've been stuck in the start-over cycle with your weight, there's a good chanc
Ep 242: How Self-Compassion Helped a Nutritional Expert Lose 48 pounds
Have you ever known exactly what to do to eat healthy — but still couldn't make it happen? You're not alone. My guest this week, Michelle Wolfson, knows that feeling all too well. As a chef and nutritional manager, she was an expert at helping others manage their diets for all kinds of medical conditions. But behind the scenes, she was struggling — battling her own weight and feeling like an impos
EP 241: Breaking the Diet Cycle: How Kerrie Lost 30 Pounds and Kept It Off with Mindset
Have you ever looked back at your younger self and felt a deep ache for all the years spent struggling with food, weight, and self-worth? In this week's Thin Thinking episode, I sit down with Kerrie—a lifelong Texan, former corporate leader, and consulting hypnotist—who knows that feeling all too well. After decades of "diet stacking" and chasing the next quick fix, she joined Shift in March 2
Ep 240: Hilary's Journey to Weight Maintenance, Body Image, and Food Freedom
In this week's Thin Thinking episode, I sit down with Hillary—a Shift Process graduate and personal chef—whose story around weight, food, and self-image is both unique and deeply relatable. Growing up in New York with a father who was a fashion photographer in the 1970s, Hillary was surrounded by the glossy, airbrushed world of ultra-thin models. Even though her own weight fluctuations were only 1
Ep 239: The 5 Hungers That Sabotage Weight Loss (and How to Master Them
When you feel hungry… is it always about an empty stomach? The truth is, hunger isn't just one thing—it's a chorus of signals. And most of them have nothing to do with actual physical need. In my latest podcast episode, I'm breaking down the five types of hunger: ✅ Physical hunger ✅ Emotional hunger ✅ Environmental hunger ✅ Hedonic (pleasure-driven) and mindless habit hunger ✅ "Fake hunger" caused
Ep 238: The Inner Game of Long-Term Weight Loss Part 2
Last week on the podcast, I celebrated my birthday by unwrapping the real gift that changed my life—mastering the mental side of weight. Instead of diets and food rules, I shared the inner game principles that helped me step off the cycle of struggle and keep my healthiest weight for over 30 years. If you missed that episode, it's a powerful starting point for shifting how you think about weight l
EP 237: The Inner Game of Long-Term Weight Loss Part 1
It's my birthday episode--and instead of a party with candles and frosting, I thought we'd do something a little different: unwrap the real gift that changed my life—mastering the mental side of weight. For decades, I fought with food, rules, and endless cycles of "starting over tomorrow." What finally broke that cycle wasn't another diet. It was learning how to train my mind for long-term freedom
Ep 236: Joanne's Story: The Vision that Released 60 Pounds
What happens when you grow up in a family of nine, where mealtimes are a race to grab food before it's gone? For Joanne, it meant eating fast, struggling with portions, and carrying those habits well into adulthood. Add in the challenges of menopause, the stress of caregiving, and the weight gain that followed—and she felt stuck. In this week's episode, Joanne opens up about her journey and how sh
Ep 235: From Food Fight to Weight Release and 4-Year Maintenance: Andrea's Story
If you've ever felt trapped in an endless cycle of dieting, food rules, and self-criticism, this week's episode is for you. I sat down with Andrea, a graduate of the Shift Weight Mastery Process, who has not only reached her ideal weight but has maintained it for four years. But the most powerful part of her story isn't the number on the scale—it's the freedom she discovered along the way. Andrea'
Ep 234: 8 Mindset Traps that Keep Your Weight Stuck
Most weight loss advice sounds the same: Eat better. Move more. Drink water. But in this week's episode of Thin Thinking, we're turning that advice upside down. I'm revealing the hidden habits that might be keeping you stuck—things you're probably doing right now without realizing they're slowing down your progress. No more overwhelming rules. No "you should do this" lectures. Just a fresh, eye-op
Ep 233: The Inner Shift Behind a 100-Pound Weight Loss: Muriel's Journey of Healing
We've all heard the saying "French women don't get fat." But what happens when a French woman does struggle with her weight—and has never learned how to truly care for herself? In this week's episode, you'll meet Muriel, a courageous woman who shattered that myth and released over 100 pounds along the way. Her journey is about far more than the number on the scale. Muriel's transformation began th
Ep 232: Weight Loss After 70: Sylvia's Journey with Ozempic and Hypnosis
If you've been curious about weight loss medications like Ozempic—or maybe you're already using them—this week's episode is one you don't want to miss. Meet Sylvia from Louisiana. She's 79 years young and living proof that transformation is possible at any age. When she started Ozempic, she lost 50 pounds. But with decades of yo-yo dieting behind her, Sylvia knew lasting weight release would take
Ep 231: Self-Compassion Secrets to Sustainable Weight Loss
Be honest—how many times have you decided to lose weight after a harsh look in the mirror or a moment of self-judgment? You're not alone. But here's the truth: sustainable weight loss doesn't come from a place of self-loathing or punishment. It comes from partnership—with your mind, your body, and most importantly, yourself. In this week's powerful episode of the podcast, I'm diving into Self-Comp
Episode 230: Healing Fibromyalgia with expert Tami Stacklehouse
If you or someone you love lives with chronic pain, fatigue, or brain fog — and has been told "It's all in your head" — this week's episode is for you. I'm honored to be joined by Tammy Stackelhouse, a powerhouse in fibromyalgia advocacy, support, and healing. Tammy is an award-winning author, founder of the International Fibromyalgia Coaching Institute, and host of the Fibromyalgia Podcast. She
Ep 229: Steps to Break the Cycle of Weight Self-Shame and Abuse
Have you ever caught yourself thinking things about your weight that you'd never say to someone else? For many of us, the weight struggle becomes less about food—and more about the toxic relationship we've formed with ourselves. That inner critic? The shame spiral? The relentless "I'm not enough" thoughts? They wear us down, day after day. In this week's podcast episode, we're taking a powerful pa
Ep 228: 5 Mind Shifts to Avoid a Binge
Ever find yourself saying, "I won't do it again," after a binge—only to fall back into the same cycle the next night or week? You're not alone. And more importantly... You're not a failure. In this week's powerful podcast episode, we're diving into the REAL reasons behind binge eating—and how you can begin to break the cycle with five deep mindset shifts that go beyond the surface. You'll leave th
Ep 227: Advocating for Hormonal Health During and After Menopause with Dr. Marcia Harris
Have you ever walked into a doctor's office with symptoms like hot flashes, sleep issues, anxiety, or brain fog—only to be told, "That's just aging"? Or worse—handed an antidepressant without a real conversation? If so, this week's podcast episode is for you. I'm joined by the incredible Dr. Marcia Harris, a board-certified surgeon and fierce advocate for women's health. Together, we dive deep int
Ep 226: Overcoming the Mental Resistance to Exercise
Picture this: your alarm goes off early in the morning, and you're lying in bed, debating—should I hit snooze or get up and exercise? Just as you're about to decide, your brain flashes a big red STOP sign. Suddenly, that cozy bed wins again. Sound familiar? In this week's episode of Thin Thinking, we're tackling that exact internal struggle—aka mental resistance to working out. Whether you're a lo
Ep 225: What Supplements Should I Be Taking? With Expert Zoe Karli
Forget the supplement overwhelm—what if you could narrow it down to just five game-changing supplements that actually move the needle on your health? Instead of drowning in endless online studies and conflicting advice, maybe it's time we got real about what our bodies actually need. How about we call them health insurance pills? Or better yet, longevity boosters? In this week's Thin Thinking Podc
Ep 224: Prevent Stress Eating with this One Easy Hack
Eating to calm ourselves down has practically become a national pastime. So much so that maybe it's time we renamed our go-to snacks. Instead of "chips," how about emotion food? "Cookies"? Maybe anxiety relief bites? In this week's Thin Thinking Podcast, I'm diving into this very real and very common behavior—and giving you a simple yet powerful hack to shift it. 👉 Whether you find yourself reachi
Ep 223: Losing Weight While Traveling: Mary's 47 Pound Journey
Let's be honest—travel can throw a major wrench into any weight mastery journey. New time zones, jam-packed schedules, tempting foods at every turn. It's easy to feel like progress has to hit pause. But what if it didn't? In this week's episode of The Thin Thinking Podcast, I sit down with Mary, who released an incredible 47 pounds over the course of a year… all while traveling nine times. Yes—nin
Ep 222: What is my Ideal Weight? Exploring All the Answers
"What is my ideal weight?" It's a question so many of us ask ourselves—but often, it's not just about the number on the scale. Underneath it can live deeper emotions, self-judgment, and the quiet (but persistent) question: Am I enough? In this week's powerful new episode of the Thin Thinking Podcast, I'm joined by Rhona, who has released 25 pounds and maintained her progress. But our conversation
Ep 221: Traveling "Lite" Part 2: My Thin Thinking Trip to Catalonia, Spain
Ready to keep the travel vibes going? Part two of our Traveling Lite series just dropped — and it's packed with real-world tips straight from my recent adventure through Spain's stunning Costa Brava and vibrant Valencia. Last week in Part One, we focused on preparing for healthy travel — from mindset to packing smart. (If you missed it, make sure to catch up — it's a must-listen!) This week, in Pa
Ep 220: Traveling "Lite" Part 1: My Thin Thinking Trip to Catalonia, Spain
Do you love to travel but find it hard to stay on track with your health goals while you're away? In this week's brand-new episode of the Thin Thinking Podcast, I'm kicking off a special two-part travel series—and I'm taking you behind the scenes of my recent adventure to Catalonia, Spain! Part one is all about what happens before you ever step on the plane—because staying healthy while traveling
Ep 219: Hacks to Hair Health and Longevity with Dr. Bauman
If you've been noticing a receding hairline, thinning patches, or more strands in the shower than usual, you're not alone. Hair loss is something many of us start facing as we age—and it can really impact how we feel about ourselves. The good news? There are more effective, science-backed solutions than ever before. In this week's podcast episode, I'm joined by Dr. Alan Bauman, one of the most tru
Ep 218: What I Did Differently to FINALLY Lose the Weight
This week on the Thin Thinking Podcast, I'm opening up like never before. I'm sharing the raw, honest truth about what really changed when I finally released the weight for good—and kept it off for over 30 years. Spoiler alert: it wasn't the perfect diet. And it definitely wasn't about willpower. This episode is about the deep internal shifts I made—how I stopped self-sabotaging, how I stopped h
Ep 217: Mastering Maintenance: Alice's Release of 80 Pounds of the Past
This week on the podcast, I'm bringing you a story that will stay with you long after the episode ends. Alice has released 80 pounds and has been maintaining her weight for nearly a year—but her transformation goes far beyond the number on the scale. Growing up with trauma and food deprivation, Alice's early years were marked by scarcity—both emotionally and physically. As she stepped into adultho
Ep 216: Mastering Maintenance: Roberta's 60 lb. Release Story
How old were you when you first realized you had a challenge with weight? For some of us, it happens early—maybe as kids or teens. For others, it's later in life. Either way, that moment can shape so much of our journey. In this week's episode of the Thin Thinking Podcast, I'm talking with the absolutely delightful Roberta Walker. Roberta is a semi-retired landscape gardener (and a total joy to ta
Ep 215: 6 TOP Mental Weight Set Points & How to Bust Through Them
Have you ever felt like no matter how hard you try, you keep hitting the same frustrating plateau in your weight loss journey? Like your body has this invisible boundary it refuses to move past? You're not alone—and there might be some science behind it. You may have heard of the weight set point theory, the idea that our bodies are biologically programmed to stay within a certain weight range. Bu
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