Ep 264: How Hypnosis Really Works for Weight Loss (And Why It May Not Have Worked for You)
Release Date: 03/17/2026
Ep 286: Stop Impulsive Eating With This Powerful Mind Hack
Thin Thinking Podcast
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? , 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 want to feel 30 minutes from now, tomorrow morning, or even six weeks from now. Instead of letting your brain play the very short movie of the cookie bite, we extend the movie and bring the reward of feeling free,...
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Ep 285: Survey Results: What 505 Women Told Us About GLP-1 Weight Loss
Thin Thinking Podcast
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. , 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 questions about what comes next. What they shared was both hopeful and far more nuanced than the usual conversation. In this episode, I’m walking you through the most revealing results—and exploring what they...
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Ep 284: How to Break the Perfectionism Cycle and Make Real Progress with Monica Packer
Thin Thinking Podcast
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 why it drains your energy, and why flexibility and consistency are actually friends, not enemies. Loving your progress isn't about being more disciplined. It's about letting go of perfectionism for...
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Ep 283: Train Yourself to Like Vegetables: 10 Easy Mindset Hacks
Thin Thinking Podcast
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 how of building a real relationship with vegetables, plus a set of veggie-loving mantras to help your subconscious mind get on board too. Because loving vegetables isn't about willpower. It's...
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Ep 282: 10 Lessons from Sue’s 8 Years of Maintenance Success
Thin Thinking Podcast
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 toward lasting success. Maintenance isn't the finish line. It's the start line to the rest of your life. Come on in! In This Episode, You’ll Also Learn… Why maintenance...
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Ep 281: The Scale Is Up… Now What? 5 Do’s and Don’ts to Turn Weight Gain Around
Thin Thinking Podcast
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 episode will help you stop the spiral and reconnect with your inner coach so you can get back on your weight mastery path without guilt, drama, or signing your life over to lettuce. Come on in! ...
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Ep 280: Food Noise Isn’t One Noise: The 5 Noises Driving Your Cravings
Thin Thinking Podcast
, 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 dinner, emotional eating during stressful moments, or the exhausting "I'll start over tomorrow" cycle, this episode will help you quiet the chatter. You'll reconnect with your inner coach and finally understand what...
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Ep 279: Declare your Independence from the Weight Struggle: 3 Steps and a Meditation
Thin Thinking Podcast
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 pulls you forward, this episode walks you through three powerful steps in your personal declaration of independence. We'll discover why the weight struggle can feel both painful and familiar at...
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Ep 278: Free Food: Why It Tempts Us and 3 Steps to Break the Spell
Thin Thinking Podcast
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 feel impossible to resist. Together, we'll unpack the powerful influence of scarcity, social pressure, fear of missing out, and old beliefs about wasting food. I also share why free food often feels...
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EP 277: 3 Steps to End the Envy that Maybe Sabotaging your Weight Loss
Thin Thinking Podcast
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. , we’re talking about something most of us have felt but don’t always like to admit… skinny people envy. You’ll discover why resentment and comparison can strengthen a weight struggler mindset and keep you feeling powerless....
info_outlineIf 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 be such a powerful tool for changing eating habits and behaviors.
And at the end of the episode, I’ll share three simple self-hypnosis techniques you can start using right away to begin working with your subconscious mind instead of fighting it.
If you've ever been curious about hypnosis — or wondered why previous attempts didn’t stick — this episode will give you a completely new perspective.
Come on in and listen.
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In This Episode, You’ll Also Learn…
- How hypnosis works with your subconscious mind.
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Why it can make behavior change feel easier instead of like constant willpower.
The 3 biggest reasons hypnosis may not have worked for you in the past.
Links Mentioned in the Episode:
- Join my FREE Masterclass: "How to Stop the "Start Over Tomorrow" Weight Struggle Cycle and Begin Releasing Weight for Good."
- Sign up for the FREE HYPNOSIS DOWNLOAD : Shift Out of Sugar Cravings
- My book, From Fat to Thin Thinking: Unlock Your Mind for Permanent Weight Loss (Includes a 30-day hypnosis process.)
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