EP 270: Lin’s GLP-1 + Mindset Journey: From Weight Release to Maintenance Without the Drug
Release Date: 04/28/2026
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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, 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
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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
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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
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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....
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EP 276: How to Increase Your Joy Span Through Travel, Community, and Adventure After 55
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What if your next chapter wasn't about slowing down or shrinking your world... but about expanding it? , 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. This is something entirely different. It's living abroad the way you always imagined you might someday. Your own apartment. A built-in community of like-minded travelers. A local support person who has your back. And the freedom to explore at your own...
info_outlineIf 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 makes her story so powerful…
This isn’t a “the drug did it all” story.
It’s a story about ownership.
Yes, the medication helped.
But the real transformation came from:
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Learning how to work with her mind
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Rewiring her relationship with food and her body
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Stepping into true inner leadership
Because the deeper question isn’t:
“Should I take a GLP-1?”
It’s:
“How do I create a way of living and thinking that allows me to stay at my ideal weight long-term?”
What’s especially inspiring is that Lynn is now maintaining her weight—even after coming off the medication.
She shares honestly about:
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The fear
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The mindset shifts
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The identity changes
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And what it really takes to sustain results
This is a grounded, honest, and hopeful conversation about what’s possible when you combine tools with mindset.
Come on in!
Break Through the Subconscious Barriers that are Keeping You Struggling with Weight
Join my free online weight loss masterclass with “weight release” hypnosis
In This Episode, You’ll Also Learn…
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Why GLP-1 medications can support weight loss—but won’t create lasting change on their own.
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What it actually takes to maintain your weight after coming off the drug.
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How to shift from relying on external tools to building internal leadership and long-term control.
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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