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Ep 245: How Hypnosis Helped an ER Doctor Stop the Start-Over Cycle

Thin Thinking Podcast

Release Date: 11/04/2025

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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 and hypnosis, Marie began making simple mental and habit shifts: a quick meditation in the car after work, long ocean walks with her husband, and small daily choices that brought her back to herself. The weight came off, the food noise softened, and her energy returned.

And then she celebrated in the most unforgettable way—by paragliding over the Dolomites in Italy, soaring into a new chapter with a lighter body and a freer mind.

This week’s episode, it isn’t just about weight loss—it’s about freedom, joy, and the confidence to say yes to the life waiting for you. Whether that means a peaceful holiday season, a daily walk, or your own version of flying above the Alps, Marie’s story will show you what’s possible when you stop “starting over” and start shifting for good.

Tune in now to this empowering episode!

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In This Episode, You’ll Also Learn…

  • Why breaking free from trigger foods begins with understanding how your brain is wired — not relying on more willpower or restriction.

  • The mindset shifts that helped Marie move from self-doubt to confidence, opening the door to big dreams.

  • How tuning into your whole mind—not just “trying harder”—creates lasting Weight Mastery and freedom you can feel every day.

 

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