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EP 246: Thin Thinking Reads: Wild Things: A Geography of Grief

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Release Date: 11/11/2025

Ep 267: Released 40 Pounds After 60: Hypnosis, Maintenance, and a Life-Changing Hike show art Ep 267: Released 40 Pounds After 60: Hypnosis, Maintenance, and a Life-Changing Hike

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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… In her 60s, Darlene was preparing for a major hiking adventure in Chile with her partner—something she told me she never would have even imagined before beginning her weight...

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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 is—long-term weight maintenance doesn’t begin after you reach your goal weight. It begins long before you ever get there. Because there’s a powerful difference between: Losing...

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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 with weight release this episode will reveal the surprising truth why this  is happening over and over and, better yet, how to break through.  Come on in!   Free Live Masterclass ...

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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 episode, I’m breaking down why this pattern repeats and, more importantly, how to step out of it. We’ll talk about identity, emotional mastery, and one simple daily tool you can use...

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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 like dopamine and serotonin are literally built from the food you eat. They’re influenced by your gut health and disrupted by stress, toxins, alcohol, caffeine, sugar, and even constant...

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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: Who do you think you are? You’ve failed before. This won’t last. If you’ve ever hit a milestone and felt more anxious than proud, you are not alone — and it has nothing to do with...

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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. Pam Theriot, who brings clarity and calm to a topic that affects so many of us.  This conversation is clear, empowering, and full of small, doable shifts that can make a real...

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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-sabotaging before they even begin. So grab your own “I’m too old to lose weight” story—the one that’s been whispering in the background—and come on in. This episode...

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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 eventually led her through forests, along coastlines, and into the tender terrain of losing her sister. The result is Wild Things: A Geography of Grief, a breathtaking collection of letters that reads like both a love story and a survival guide.

In this episode, Barbara shows us that healing doesn’t always arrive with dramatic breakthroughs. Sometimes it shows up in the rhythm of your strides, the feel of wind on your face, or the simple act of putting one foot in front of the other when the heart feels heavy.

If you’ve ever found yourself in a season where life asks you to let go, to begin again, or to navigate a loss with no clear map — consider this your invitation.

Let’s step into the wild and see what it has to teach us.

Come on in.

 

Check out this amazing book!

Wild Things: A Geography of Grief by Barbara Wansbrough

 

In This Episode, You’ll Also Learn…

  • How walking can gently re-pattern grief in the body, creating space for clarity, calm, and emotional release.

  • Why small, intentional rituals can soothe the soul more effectively than food, distraction, or “pushing through.”

  • How embracing the “wild” parts of grief can lead to unexpected strength, softness, and a deeper sense of belonging in your own life.

 

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