Thin Thinking Podcast

The Thin Thinking podcast is where you will learn how to remove the mental roadblocks that keep you struggling with weight. You'll get the thin thinking tools, skills, and insights to help you develop the mindset you need to not only achieve your ideal weight, but stay there long term and live your best life.

Ep 285: Survey Results: What 505 Women Told Us About GLP-1 Weight Loss 08/11/2026

Ep 284: How to Break the Perfectionism Cycle and Make Real Progress with Monica Packer 08/04/2026

Ep 283: Train Yourself to Like Vegetables: 10 Easy Mindset Hacks 07/28/2026

Ep 282: 10 Lessons from Sue’s 8 Years of Maintenance Success 07/21/2026

Ep 281: The Scale Is Up… Now What? 5 Do’s and Don’ts to Turn Weight Gain Around 07/14/2026

Ep 280: Food Noise Isn’t One Noise: The 5 Noises Driving Your Cravings 07/07/2026

Ep 279: Declare your Independence from the Weight Struggle: 3 Steps and a Meditation 06/30/2026

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 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 the same time. We'll talk about why declaring freedom is just the beginning, not the finish line, and why your inner coach is the leader you've been waiting for instead of another diet. I'll also guide you through a meditation to help you release the old struggle, reconnect with your inner coach, and take your first step toward weight mastery. Whether you're celebrating the Fourth of July or simply reflecting on what's been holding you back, this episode is for you. If you're ready to stop handing your power over to the scale, the food noise, and those Monday morning promises, you'll learn how to name your tyranny, claim your self leadership, and start living into the freedom that's already possible for you. Come on in! In This Episode, You’ll Also Learn… Why the weight struggle can feel familiar even when it's hurting you, and how to finally name what's been running the show The three steps to declaring your own independence: naming the tyranny, claiming self leadership, and creating a vision that pulls you forward How your inner coach is already inside you and how to begin practicing that voice around food and weight Links Mentioned in the Episode: Join my FREE Masterclass: Sign up for the FREE HYPNOSIS DOWNLOAD : My book, (Includes a 30-day hypnosis process.) What would you love to hear about on the podcast? so that you never miss an episode! /episode/index/show/thinthinkingpodcast/id/41898620

Ep 278: Free Food: Why It Tempts Us and 3 Steps to Break the Spell 06/23/2026

EP 277: 3 Steps to End the Envy that Maybe Sabotaging your Weight Loss 06/16/2026

EP 276: How to Increase Your Joy Span Through Travel, Community, and Adventure After 55 06/09/2026

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? , 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 pace. Andrew and I get into so much good stuff, including a concept I had never heard before called joyspan, which honestly stopped me in my tracks. Because the question this episode really asks is not "where do you want to travel?" It's "what kind of life do you want to be living?" We talk about: Why slow, immersive travel does something for you that a 10-day tour simply cannot How community changes the entire experience, especially for solo travelers The way living abroad can quietly shift your confidence, your habits, and even your sense of identity What joyspan is and why increasing it might matter more than you think Whether this becomes a real plan or just a beautiful idea you carry around for a while, I think you're going to love this conversation. Grab your imaginary passport and come on in! In This Episode, You’ll Also Learn… What makes The Good Life Abroad different from a tour, a cruise, or just renting an Airbnb on your own How living abroad for a month can quietly improve the way you eat, move, and experience your life Why retirement might be the perfect time to rediscover who you are and what lights you up Links Mentioned in the Episode: Join my FREE Masterclass: Sign up for the FREE HYPNOSIS DOWNLOAD : My book, (Includes a 30-day hypnosis process.) What would you love to hear about on the podcast? so that you never miss an episode! /episode/index/show/thinthinkingpodcast/id/41563265

EP 275: Night Eating, Part 2: Break the Evening Craving Cycle 06/02/2026

EP 274: Night Eating, Part 1: Break the Evening Craving Cycle 05/26/2026

EP 273: Party Prep for Weight Loss: Stay in Control While Still Having Fun 05/19/2026

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? 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 fantasy,” the inner critic that whispers “you should have this figured out,” and the surprising parallels between retirement transitions and long-term weight mastery. Because here’s the truth… Most people walk into social events hoping they’ll “be good.” But when you don’t prepare your mind ahead of time, your brain defaults to old patterns—especially around friends, family, alcohol, desserts, and emotional triggers. That’s why Rita believes that 90% of social eating success is preparation. In this episode, you’ll learn how to mentally and emotionally prepare for parties, vacations, dinners, weddings, barbecues, and summer gatherings so you can enjoy yourself fully without abandoning your health goals. You don’t need to sit in the corner eating lettuce while everyone else has fun. You can be social… and still feel light. Stay on track with your goals at summer social events with coaching sessions, meditation and hypnosis that helps you stay healthy with your goals but still have fun--master social eating, drinking and saboteurs that can easily take you off track. A whole new powerful skillset awaits you--get the SocialLIGHT toolkit today. In This Episode, You’ll Also Learn… Why people tend to eat significantly more in social situations—and how to stop social overeating before it starts How mental preparation helps you stay calm, connected, and intentional around food and alcohol A powerful mindset shift that helps you enjoy parties and gatherings without guilt, bingeing, or losing control Links Mentioned in the Episode: Join my FREE Masterclass: Sign up for the FREE HYPNOSIS DOWNLOAD : My book, (Includes a 30-day hypnosis process.) What would you love to hear about on the podcast? so that you never miss an episode! /episode/index/show/thinthinkingpodcast/id/41349130

EP 272: Retirement by Design: How to Quiet Your Inner Critic and Create Your Next Chapter with Wendy Leggett 05/12/2026

EP 271: Self-Mothering Your Way to Weight Mastery 05/05/2026

EP 270: Lin’s GLP-1 + Mindset Journey: From Weight Release to Maintenance Without the Drug 04/28/2026

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 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: Learning how to work with her mind Rewiring her relationship with food and her body 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: The fear The mindset shifts The identity changes 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… Why GLP-1 medications can support weight loss—but won’t create lasting change on their own. What it actually takes to maintain your weight after coming off the drug. 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: Sign up for the FREE HYPNOSIS DOWNLOAD : My book, (Includes a 30-day hypnosis process.) What would you love to hear about on the podcast? so that you never miss an episode! /episode/index/show/thinthinkingpodcast/id/41046965

Ep 269: Body Love Meditation and Mantras Before Summer 04/21/2026

Ep 268: Want Lasting Weight Loss? Start With These 3 Decisions 04/13/2026

Ep 267: Released 40 Pounds After 60: Hypnosis, Maintenance, and a Life-Changing Hike 04/07/2026

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… 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 mastery journey. We recorded this conversation just before her trip, as she was getting ready to take on the W Trek. And what stood out most wasn’t just the physical transformation—it was the shift in how she sees herself. More energy. More confidence. More freedom. And a deep sense of trust in her ability to keep going. In this episode, we dive into what real transformation actually looks like beyond the scale. We talk about hypnosis, navigating maintenance, and how to build a life where you don’t just hope you can stay consistent—you know you can. If you’ve ever wondered what’s possible for you on the other side of your own journey… this conversation is for you. Tune in and join us—come on in! Use hypnosis to Shift your mindset and finally release weight for good! Break free from the painful dieting cycle and lose weight long term. Remove the mental roadblocks that keep you struggling using my proven process. In This Episode, You’ll Also Learn… How Darlene used the “I don’t start over—I just keep going” mindset to finally break decades of yo-yo dieting. The exact shift that allowed her to lose 40 pounds while still living her life (including wine, travel, and real-world eating). How visualizing a feeling (not a number on the scale) helped rewire her identity—and led her all the way to hiking Patagonia in her 60s. Links Mentioned in the Episode: Join my FREE Masterclass: Sign up for the FREE HYPNOSIS DOWNLOAD : My book, (Includes a 30-day hypnosis process.) What would you love to hear about on the podcast? so that you never miss an episode! /episode/index/show/thinthinkingpodcast/id/40753425

Ep 266: Why Long-Term Weight Maintenance Starts Before You Reach Goal Weight 04/01/2026

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 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 weight and Building a life where you can actually live at your ideal weight—with peace, confidence, and consistency. One is about getting the weight off. The other is about becoming the person who can truly stay there. And if you don’t start building that version of you now, maintenance will always feel fragile… temporary… and hard to hold onto. In this week’s episode, I’m walking you through what really needs to start happening before you hit your goal weight—so you can create long-term, permanent weight mastery (not just another cycle). Press play and come on in. Use hypnosis to Shift your mindset and finally release weight for good! Break free from the painful dieting cycle and lose weight long term. Remove the mental roadblocks that keep you struggling using my proven process. In This Episode, You’ll Also Learn… Why weight loss and weight mastery are completely different—and the critical mindset shift you must make to actually live at your goal weight long-term. The 3 foundational elements you must start building before you hit your goal (identity, inner coach, and real-life skills) so maintenance feels natural—not fragile. How to develop the “get back on track” muscle—the #1 skill that determines whether you keep the weight off or fall back into old patterns. Links Mentioned in the Episode: Join my FREE Masterclass: Sign up for the FREE HYPNOSIS DOWNLOAD : My book, (Includes a 30-day hypnosis process.) What would you love to hear about on the podcast? so that you never miss an episode! /episode/index/show/thinthinkingpodcast/id/40678240

Ep 265: The 5-Part Weight Struggle Cycle: The Subconscious Epidemic 03/24/2026

Ep 264: How Hypnosis Really Works for Weight Loss (And Why It May Not Have Worked for You) 03/17/2026

Ep 263: How to Travel Without Overeating (My Sonoma 1500 Calories a Day Experiment) 03/10/2026

Ep 262: How to Stop Emotional Eating Before It Starts 03/03/2026

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 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 to interrupt stress eating before it even begins. Because this isn’t about willpower. It’s about learning how to lead your mind instead of being led by it. So grab your coziest blanket, settle in, and join me for this conversation. Come on in! GET THE EMOTIONAL EATING TOOLKIT AT 50% OFF USE COUPON CODE COMFORT AT CHECK OUT What if there was a resource center with coaching sessions, meditation and hypnosis to help out of emotional eating? Now there is–but time is limited–this offer will be ending! In This Episode, You’ll Also Learn… Why emotional eating isn’t about food or willpower, but about brain wiring — and how the relief loop between stress, dopamine, and food keeps the cycle repeating. How your identity shapes your behavior — and why shifting from “emotional eater” to someone learning emotional mastery can change the way your brain responds to stress. A simple daily self-check-in practice you can use to calm your mind, regulate emotions, and prevent stress eating before it even starts. Links Mentioned in the Episode: Join my FREE Masterclass: Sign up for the FREE HYPNOSIS DOWNLOAD : My book, (Includes a 30-day hypnosis process.) What would you love to hear about on the podcast? so that you never miss an episode! /episode/index/show/thinthinkingpodcast/id/40303055

Ep 261: How to Improve Your Mood Naturally: Gut Health, BDNF & Biohacking 02/24/2026

Ep 260: Exploring Imposter Syndrome at Your ideal Weight with Millie 02/17/2026

Ep 259: Dry Eye Disease: The Simple Blink Test, Hidden Triggers, and How to Protect Your Eyes 02/10/2026

Ep 258: “I’m Too Old to Lose Weight”: Busting the Myth 02/03/2026

Ep 257: How to Manage Your Weight When You’re Sick (Without Losing Momentum) 01/27/2026

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 to stay grounded in your identity as a weight master, even when your body isn’t cooperating and how to keep continuity with food and movement—yes, even if that movement is literally wiggling your toes (it counts) This isn’t about being perfect while you’re sick. It’s about staying connected to who you are, even during recovery—so getting better doesn’t turn into “starting over.” So grab some tea, get comfy, and let’s talk thin thinking when you’re on the mend. Come on in! FREE Weight Release Masterclass with Hypnosis In this masterclass we will look at the 3 main subconscious barriers to losing weight long term. We will also look at the mental shifts you can make today to break through to a successful long-term weight mastery mindset. We will also be doing a weight release hypnosis session. In This Episode, You’ll Also Learn… Why getting sick can quietly derail weight mastery mentally—not just physically—and how to prevent that. The truth about scale drops during illness, water weight, and how to talk to yourself realistically so you don’t spiral or give up. How refined “sick foods” wake up the carb zombie and make it harder to return to healthy eating. Links Mentioned in the Episode: Join my FREE Masterclass: Sign up for the FREE HYPNOSIS DOWNLOAD : My book, (Includes a 30-day hypnosis process.) What would you love to hear about on the podcast? so that you never miss an episode! /episode/index/show/thinthinkingpodcast/id/39893350

Ep 256: Why Shorter Workouts Work Better for Women Over 40 with Cam Allen 01/20/2026

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