Thin Thinking Podcast

Tomorrow I turn 62 , and this birthday feels a little different because I realized something that honestly stopped me in my tracks: I have now maintained my ideal weight for 31 years—exactly half my life. And considering the first 31 years included dieting, binge eating, bulimia, smoking, starting over, and a whole lot of wondering, "What is wrong with me?"… that feels pretty remarkable. But what I've learned is that long-term Weight Mastery didn't happen because I finally found the perfect diet or became spectacularly disciplined. It happened in layers : changing my mind, stepping out of the Weight Struggler identity, becoming an Apprentice, developing actual skills, building a life that could support the person I was becoming, and learning how to come back to myself when life got messy. So in this week's birthday episode, I'm peeling back those layers and sharing what 31 years of maintenance has actually taught me. Because the thing I'm most grateful for today isn't simply that I released 40 pounds and kept it off. It's that I released the struggle—and weight is no longer the main character in my life. Come on in! ​ Join Our Live Fall 2026 Shift Weight Mastery Process ​ ​ ​If you are tired of knowing what to do but still finding yourself back in the same cycle—starting over, getting off track, losing confidence, and wondering why this continues to be so hard—then I want to invite you into the Fall Live Shift Weight Mastery Process . This is not another diet or quick-fix plan. It is a 30-day, hypnosis-based process designed to help you change the patterns underneath the struggle and begin becoming the person who can not only release the weight, but live differently around food and in her own life. If something in this episode made you think, "This is what I've been missing," click here to learn more and join me for the Fall Live Shift. In This Episode, You'll Also Learn… Why I had to change my mind before I could permanently change my weight How stepping out of the "weight struggler" identity and into being an apprentice of weight mastery changed how I handle every setback Why I've never once "started over" in 31 years, and what getting back on track looks like instead 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.) What would you love to hear about on the podcast? Click here and let me know Subscribe to the email list so that you never miss an episode! Get more thin thinking tools and strategies

What if the money you're already spending every month could take you somewhere you never thought you could afford to go? In this episode, I'm sitting down with Kelly Butler, The Points Maven . She's helped her clients book over $700,000 in free travel using credit card points, without carrying interest or hurting their credit scores. We talk about how a health crisis changed her relationship to "someday" travel, and what that shift made possible. She walks through the exact strategy she used to book that trip, and how she now helps her own clients do the same thing. Come on in! After booking $700K+ in free travel + hundreds of credit card recommendations... The #1 question Kelly gets: "What's the best travel credit card right now?" But - that's actually the wrong question. It's not a one-size-fits-all and the best card is all about your existing household or business spending, your travel goals, and where you fall on the Bougie Scale! Cut the guesswork and get your card recommendation with The Perfect Card Quiz. Take the Quiz In This Episode, You'll Also Learn… Why asking "how could I make this possible?" opens doors that "I can't afford this" keeps shut What actually affects your credit score when you open a new card Why the goal is finding the right card for you, not the "best" card out there Links Mentioned in the Episode: Take Kelly's free quiz to find your best travel credit card match: quiz.thepointsmaven.com Follow Kelly on Instagram: @thepointsmaven Email Kelly directly: kelly@thepointsmaven.com 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.) What would you love to hear about on the podcast? Click here and let me know Subscribe to the email list so that you never miss an episode! Get more thin thinking tools and strategies

The same plan that had you dropping weight like clockwork suddenly seems to stop working, and it's easy to start wondering if it's you. In this episode, I'm talking about what really happens when that early excitement fades: the scale slows down, you're hungrier, exercise starts feeling optional, and the old thought creeps back in, "here I go again." I walk through why this isn't failure, it's just the next season of the journey, and I share five mind hacks to help you stay in the game instead of starting over. Come on in! EARLYBIRD DOORS ARE CLOSING for The Live Fall 2026 Shift Weight Mastery Process, September 16th–October 24th. Get an Earlybird Discount and BONUS Permission to be Slim Hypnosis Pack, plus a Nutrition/Cooking lesson. Click the link to learn more. In This Episode, You'll Also Learn… Why the "weight release honeymoon" always ends, and why that's normal, not a sign you've lost your motivation Why pain gets you started but purpose carries you, and the question to ask when old motivation stops working Why the real goal isn't staying perfect, it's shortening how long it takes you to come back to yourself 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.) What would you love to hear about on the podcast? Click here and let me know Subscribe to the email list so that you never miss an episode! Get more thin thinking tools and strategies

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? ​ In this episode ​ , 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, aligned, and proud of yourself into the decision you're making right now. Come on in! Join me live for my Pre-Fall Masterclass with Weight Release Hypnosis It's free, online, and running August 19-22, 2026. I'll show you why the struggle isn't a personal failure but the result of wired subconscious patterns you can actually change, so you can start releasing weight that stays off for good. Click the link to register. In This Episode, You'll Also Learn… What future pacing is, and why it's something you already do every day, whether it's working for you or against you How to use future pacing on a bigger scale, like planning a trip or a six-week program, and in the moment, like the second glass of wine or the cheese board at a party The FAST method for using this in real time: Feel the impulse, Ask where this choice leads, See the future, Take the feeling back 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.) What would you love to hear about on the podcast? Click here and let me know Subscribe to the email list so that you never miss an episode! Get more thin thinking tools and strategies

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. ​ ​ In this episode ​ , 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 may teach all of us about food noise, self-trust, and building Weight Mastery with or without medication. Come on in! Join me live for my Pre-Fall Masterclass with Weight Release Hypnosis It's free, online, and running August 19-22, 2026. I'll show you why the struggle isn't a personal failure but the result of wired subconscious patterns you can actually change so you can start releasing weight that stays off, whether or not medication is part of your journey. Click the link to register. In This Episode, You'll Also Learn… Why 79% of survey respondents said reduced food noise was the best part of taking a GLP-1, ahead of weight release. What's really behind the fear of stopping the medication. Why a quieter appetite is a good window to learn what actually keeps you steady, and why so few people are using it that way. 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.) What would you love to hear about on the podcast? Click here and let me know Subscribe to the email list so that you never miss an episode! Get more thin thinking tools and strategies

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 good. Come on in! Pre-order Monica's STICKY HABITS HERE and get bonuses In This Episode, You'll Also Learn… Why perfectionism is really a misplacement of identity, not a high standard. How trading the "picky eater" label for something like "veggie adventurer" can make trying new foods feel like play instead of a chore. My 10 practical hacks for building a vegetable habit, from starting with what you already like to mindful eating and celebrating small wins. 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.) What would you love to hear about on the podcast? Click here and let me know Subscribe to the email list so that you never miss an episode! Get more thin thinking tools and strategies

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 about opening the door instead of forcing it. Come on in! Join my FREE Weight Release Hypnosis Masterclass In This Episode, You'll Also Learn… There's usually a real reason you don't like vegetables, and it doesn't mean anything's wrong with you. How trading the "picky eater" label for something like "veggie adventurer" can make trying new foods feel like play instead of a chore. My 10 practical hacks for building a vegetable habit, from starting with what you already like to mindful eating and celebrating small wins. 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.) What would you love to hear about on the podcast? Click here and let me know Subscribe to the email list so that you never miss an episode! Get more thin thinking tools and strategies

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! Join my FREE Weight Release Hypnosis Masterclass In This Episode, You'll Also Learn… Why maintenance takes real, ongoing energy (just two notches below the effort of releasing weight) and how thinking of your weight as a range instead of a single number keeps you out of the panic zone. How to stay in your lane by separating your food decisions from your emotional life, so a hard day doesn't automatically turn into a detour through the pantry. Why the fundamentals that got you to your goal weight are exactly what keeps you there, and how continuing to build your identity around your new habits makes maintenance feel less like willpower and more like who you are. 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.) What would you love to hear about on the podcast? Click here and let me know Subscribe to the email list so that you never miss an episode! Get more thin thinking tools and strategies

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! Join my FREE Weight Release Hypnosis Masterclass In This Episode, You'll Also Learn… Why beating yourself up when the scale goes up actually leads to more eating, and the self-forgiveness practice that reconnects you with yourself instead. The trap of trying to "get back to being good" and why super restriction quietly wakes up your inner rebel every time. How to get back on the scale in loving scientist mode so you can use real data instead of fear to plan your next steps. 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.) What would you love to hear about on the podcast? Click here and let me know Subscribe to the email list so that you never miss an episode! Get more thin thinking tools and strategies

​ In this episode ​ , 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 your food noise is really trying to tell you. Come on in! ​ Join me for my one day online retreat, Mastering Food Noise ​ . It's happening Sunday, July 19th, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM Pacific. Even if you can't make the date you will get the retreat modules, hypnosis and meditations as a course program that you can use for life. Click the link to find out more. In This Episode, You'll Also Learn… The five different types of food noise, and why treating them all as one big problem keeps you stuck The difference between filling your body and actually stabilizing it. Why so called "naked carbs" can turn the volume up instead of down Why restriction and guilt can quietly wake up your inner rebel, and what to do about it instead Links Mentioned in the Episode: Join my one day online retreat, Mastering Food Noise , Sunday, July 19th, 2026, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM Pacific. 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.) What would you love to hear about on the podcast? Click here and let me know Subscribe to the email list so that you never miss an episode! Get more thin thinking tools and strategies

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! Join my FREE Weight Release Hypnosis Masterclass 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: "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.) What would you love to hear about on the podcast? Click here and let me know Subscribe to the email list so that you never miss an episode! Get more thin thinking tools and strategies

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 more valuable than it really is and how these unconscious patterns can quietly pull us away from the choices that best serve us. Whether you're navigating summer gatherings, workplace treats, family celebrations, or simply want more freedom around food, this episode will help you recognize the "free food spell," reconnect with your inner coach, and remember that the food may be free, but the choice is always yours. Come on in! Join Rita's FREE Weight Release Hypnosis Masterclass In This Episode, You'll Also Learn… Why free food can feel more valuable than food you pay for The psychological triggers that make free food so hard to resist A simple three step technique for making more intentional food choices 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.) What would you love to hear about on the podcast? Click here and let me know Subscribe to the email list so that you never miss an episode! Get more thin thinking tools and strategies

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. ​ This week on The Thin Thinking Podcast ​ , 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. You'll also hear why many naturally slim people aren't as carefree around food as they may appear and how getting curious instead of resentful can completely change your relationship with weight loss. The truth is, envy doesn't hurt the people you're comparing yourself to. It hurts you. When you stop measuring your journey against someone else's and start focusing on your own path you create more confidence, self-trust, and momentum. If you've ever felt frustrated by people who seem to have it easier, this episode will help you let go of comparison, reclaim your power, and move forward with a stronger Thin Thinking mindset. Come on in. FREE Masterclass with Weight Release Hypnosis Break through the Roadblocks that are Keeping you Struggling So that you can Release the Weight for Good Sign up here In This Episode, You'll Also Learn… How skinny people envy can reinforce a weight struggler identity and keep you feeling stuck Why many naturally slim people are doing more to manage their weight than you might realize Three powerful ways to shift from resentment and comparison to curiosity and self-empowerment 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.) What would you love to hear about on the podcast? Click here and let me know Subscribe to the email list so that you never miss an episode! Get more thin thinking tools and strategies

What if your next chapter wasn't about slowing down or shrinking your world... but about expanding it? This week I'm sitting down with Andrew Motiwalla , 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! FREE Masterclass with Weight Release Hypnosis Sign up here Break through the Roadblocks that are Keeping you Struggling So that you can Release the Weight for Good 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: Learn more about The Good Life Abroad 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.) What would you love to hear about on the podcast? Click here and let me know Subscribe to the email list so that you never miss an episode! Get more thin thinking tools and strategies

What if breaking your nighttime snacking habit wasn't about willpower, but about creating an evening you actually love? ​In this episode of The Thin Thinking Podcast, ​ we go deeper into the night eating cycle and explore how to transform your evenings from a time of mindless snacking into a time of true rejuvenation, connection, and self care. Because here's the truth… Night eating isn't a willpower problem. It's a pattern your brain has wired in as a form of self care, even when it's working against you. When you learn to forgive yourself, understand what your nighttime patterns are really giving you, and remodel your evenings around what you truly need, lasting change becomes possible. If you're ready to stop white knuckling your way through the evening and start creating nights that leave you feeling light, proud, and in the driver's seat, this episode is for you. Come on in! FREE 5-Part Night Eating Mini-Series with Hypnosis & Coaching In This Episode, You'll Also Learn… Why taking food away doesn't work, and what to do instead How your brain wires night eating into a pattern of "self care" that backfires A step by step approach to remodeling your evenings around what you truly need 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.) What would you love to hear about on the podcast? Click here and let me know Subscribe to the email list so that you never miss an episode! Get more thin thinking tools and strategies

Why does the kitchen suddenly start calling my name the moment the sun goes down? In this first episode of a special two-part series, I'm diving into the real reasons nighttime eating can feel so difficult to change — and why it has far less to do with willpower than most people think. I explore how decision fatigue, emotional exhaustion, reward-seeking, and deeply ingrained habit loops all work together to make nighttime eating feel automatic. When we understand how the brain is wired, we can stop blaming ourselves and start approaching these patterns with compassion and strategy instead. I also share a powerful reframe that has helped so many people in my community: your evenings are not a problem to fix — they're a project to redesign. One rooted in self-care, self-respect, and learning how to support yourself in a different way. Whether you find yourself snacking before dinner, grazing afterward, or standing in the pantry late at night wondering how you ended up there again, this episode will help you better understand what's really going on beneath the surface — and how to begin creating lasting change. Come on in. FREE 5-Part Night Eating Mini-Series with Hypnosis & Coaching In This Episode, You'll Also Learn… Why willpower runs out by evening — and what to do about it. How your morning mindset is your most powerful tool against night eating. Why "just stop doing it" never works, and what actually does. 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.) What would you love to hear about on the podcast? Click here and let me know Subscribe to the email list so that you never miss an episode! Get more thin thinking tools and strategies

Why is it so much harder to stay on track around food when we're with other people? ​ In this episode of The Thin Thinking Podcast , ​ 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. ​FLASH SALE: OUR HYPNOSIS-BASED MASTER SOCIAL EATING AND DRINKING BUNDLE is 40% OFF only $97.​ 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. ​ Don't stop the party… ​ ​ Become SocialLIGHT instead! ​ ​ Learn more here. 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: "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.) What would you love to hear about on the podcast? Click here and let me know Subscribe to the email list so that you never miss an episode! Get more thin thinking tools and strategies

What happens after the retirement party ends? In this insightful episode , Rita Black sits down with retirement life coach Wendy Leggett to explore the emotional and psychological side of retirement that nobody talks about. From identity shifts and purpose to mindset, structure, and connection, Wendy shares how retirement is not just a financial transition — it's a deeply personal one. 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. Whether you're approaching retirement, already retired, becoming an empty nester, or entering a new life chapter, this conversation will help you rethink what it means to truly thrive in your next phase of life. Come on in! ​Wendy Leggett's FREE series on a fulfilling retirement​ ​ In This Episode, You'll Also Learn… Why retirement is a transition — not a finish line. The hidden emotional challenges many retirees face. How identity shifts can impact confidence and purpose. 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.) What would you love to hear about on the podcast? Click here and let me know Subscribe to the email list so that you never miss an episode! Get more thin thinking tools and strategies

Happy Self-Mothering Day! This week we explore how self-mothering —developing your Inner Nurturer—can help you break free from the cycle of emotional eating, starting over, and self-criticism. When you learn how to support, guide, and listen to yourself instead of judging or controlling… real, sustainable change becomes possible. If you're ready to shift from self-sabotage to self-leadership—and finally create lasting weight mastery—this episode is for you. Come on in! Self-Mothering Day Special through May 12th Special Discount on the 30-Day Hypnosis-Based Shift Weight Mastery Process ​ Learn More In This Episode, You'll Also Learn… Why self-criticism keeps you stuck in the weight loss cycle How to use your Inner Nurturer to manage emotional eating and self-sabotage A sustainable approach to food, exercise, and mindset for long-term weight loss 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.) What would you love to hear about on the podcast? Click here and let me know Subscribe to the email list so that you never miss an episode! Get more thin thinking tools and strategies

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 Enroll Here Now! 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: "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.) What would you love to hear about on the podcast? Click here and let me know Subscribe to the email list so that you never miss an episode! Get more thin thinking tools and strategies