Thin Thinking Podcast
Episodes
Ep 265: The 5-Part Weight Struggle Cycle: The Subconscious Epidemic
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep 264: How Hypnosis Really Works for Weight Loss (And Why It May Not Have Worked for You)
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If 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...
Ep 263: How to Travel Without Overeating (My Sonoma 1500 Calories a Day Experiment)
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In early February, I took a road trip to Sebastopol in Sonoma County, California — right in the heart of wine country… cheese country… bread cou...
Ep 262: How to Stop Emotional Eating Before It Starts
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep 261: How to Improve Your Mood Naturally: Gut Health, BDNF & Biohacking
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep 260: Exploring Imposter Syndrome at Your ideal Weight with Millie
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 relea...
Ep 259: Dry Eye Disease: The Simple Blink Test, Hidden Triggers, and How to Protect Your Eyes
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 dr...
Ep 258: "I'm Too Old to Lose Weight": Busting the Myth
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
Ep 258: "I'm Too Old to Lose Weight": Busting the Myth
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
Ep 257: How to Manage Your Weight When You're Sick (Without Losing Momentum)
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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. You...
Ep 256: Why Shorter Workouts Work Better for Women Over 40 with Cam Allen
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if your workouts didn't have to be long, exhausting, or something you had to psych yourself up for? In today's podcast episode, I'm joined...
Ep 255: 5 Keys to Weight Release Consistency
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hey friend, Let's talk about consistency for a moment. Because real consistency isn't about never getting off track. It's about knowing exactly what t...
Ep 254: Hacks for 3 Serious Winter Weight Gain Challenges
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Winter has a way of showing us the challenges we managed to avoid during the summer. January rolls in with colder temperatures, darker mornings, comfo...
Ep 253: Your Long-Term Weight Mastery Mindset for 2026
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The beginning of a new year often brings pressure. Pressure to reset. Pressure to undo the holidays. Pressure to "get serious" about weight—fast. Bu...
Ep 252: Holiday Wishes and Healthy Imprints Meditation
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy holidays, my friend! As this year comes to a close, I wanted to offer you something different in today's podcast episode—not advice, not a to-...
Ep 251: Avoid Emotional Eating this Holiday Season
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Emotional eating during the holidays… anyone else feeling it already? If the season brings up stress, pressure, nostalgia, or that familiar pull...
Ep 250: PTSD Effects on Weight Issues with Joanne Williams
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever noticed that when your stress is high, everything feels off? Your hunger cues, your digestion, your energy… even the way you talk to y...
Ep 249: Our Annual ZERO Regret Holiday Baking Episode
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's here! There is something so magical about baking during the holidays. Even if we barely touch an oven the rest of the year, somehow December ar...
Ep 248: 3 Decisions Thanksgiving Meditation (Thanks TR!)
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Thanksgiving! Let's be honest for a moment… This weekend is basically the Olympics of old family patterns, emotional eating triggers, and co...
Ep 247: Managing Social Anxiety with Brad Robinson
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
So many people in our Thin Thinking community aren't just navigating weight, food, and mindset… they're also carrying quiet anxiety under the surfac...
EP 246: Thin Thinking Reads: Wild Things: A Geography of Grief
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep 245: How Hypnosis Helped an ER Doctor Stop the Start-Over Cycle
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever put off a dream because of your weight? That was Dr. Marie Strenger's reality as well. As an emergency room physician, she spent years c...
Ep 244: Breaking the Sugar Spell: Halloween Episode
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Halloween may be all about ghosts, witches, and things that go bump in the night—but let's be honest, the real haunt this season isn't hiding under ...
Ep 243: Permission to be Thin and 9 other Self Permissions for Long-Term Weight Success
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Remember those permission slips we needed as kids — the ones that let us go on a field trip or try something new? Or the approvals we had to wait fo...
Ep 242: How Self-Compassion Helped a Nutritional Expert Lose 48 pounds
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever known exactly what to do to eat healthy — but still couldn't make it happen? You're not alone. My guest this week, Michelle Wolfson, k...
EP 241: Breaking the Diet Cycle: How Kerrie Lost 30 Pounds and Kept It Off with Mindset
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever looked back at your younger self and felt a deep ache for all the years spent struggling with food, weight, and self-worth? In this...
Ep 240: Hilary's Journey to Weight Maintenance, Body Image, and Food Freedom
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Thin Thinking episode, I sit down with Hillary—a Shift Process graduate and personal chef—whose story around weight, food, and self...
Ep 239: The 5 Hungers That Sabotage Weight Loss (and How to Master Them
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When you feel hungry… is it always about an empty stomach? The truth is, hunger isn't just one thing—it's a chorus of signals. And most of them ha...
Ep 238: The Inner Game of Long-Term Weight Loss Part 2
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Last week on the podcast, I celebrated my birthday by unwrapping the real gift that changed my life—mastering the mental side of weight. Instead of ...
EP 237: The Inner Game of Long-Term Weight Loss Part 1
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's my birthday episode--and instead of a party with candles and frosting, I thought we'd do something a little different: unwrap the real gift that ...
Ep 236: Joanne's Story: The Vision that Released 60 Pounds
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you grow up in a family of nine, where mealtimes are a race to grab food before it's gone? For Joanne, it meant eating fast, struggl...
Ep 235: From Food Fight to Weight Release and 4-Year Maintenance: Andrea's Story
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever felt trapped in an endless cycle of dieting, food rules, and self-criticism, this week's episode is for you. I sat down with Andrea, a ...
Ep 234: 8 Mindset Traps that Keep Your Weight Stuck
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most weight loss advice sounds the same: Eat better. Move more. Drink water. But in this week's episode of Thin Thinking, we're turning that advice up...
Ep 233: The Inner Shift Behind a 100-Pound Weight Loss: Muriel's Journey of Healing
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We've all heard the saying "French women don't get fat." But what happens when a French woman does struggle with her weight—and has never learned ho...
Ep 232: Weight Loss After 70: Sylvia's Journey with Ozempic and Hypnosis
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you've been curious about weight loss medications like Ozempic—or maybe you're already using them—this week's episode is one you don't want to ...
Ep 231: Self-Compassion Secrets to Sustainable Weight Loss
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Be honest—how many times have you decided to lose weight after a harsh look in the mirror or a moment of self-judgment? You're not alone. But here's...
Episode 230: Healing Fibromyalgia with expert Tami Stacklehouse
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you or someone you love lives with chronic pain, fatigue, or brain fog — and has been told "It's all in your head" — this week's episode is for...
Ep 229: Steps to Break the Cycle of Weight Self-Shame and Abuse
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever caught yourself thinking things about your weight that you'd never say to someone else? For many of us, the weight struggle becomes less...
Ep 228: 5 Mind Shifts to Avoid a Binge
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever find yourself saying, "I won't do it again," after a binge—only to fall back into the same cycle the next night or week? You're not alone. And ...
Ep 227: Advocating for Hormonal Health During and After Menopause with Dr. Marcia Harris
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever walked into a doctor's office with symptoms like hot flashes, sleep issues, anxiety, or brain fog—only to be told, "That's just aging"...
Ep 226: Overcoming the Mental Resistance to Exercise
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Picture this: your alarm goes off early in the morning, and you're lying in bed, debating—should I hit snooze or get up and exercise? Just as you're...
Ep 225: What Supplements Should I Be Taking? With Expert Zoe Karli
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Forget the supplement overwhelm—what if you could narrow it down to just five game-changing supplements that actually move the needle on your health...
Ep 224: Prevent Stress Eating with this One Easy Hack
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Eating to calm ourselves down has practically become a national pastime. So much so that maybe it's time we renamed our go-to snacks. Instead of "chip...
Ep 223: Losing Weight While Traveling: Mary's 47 Pound Journey
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's be honest—travel can throw a major wrench into any weight mastery journey. New time zones, jam-packed schedules, tempting foods at every turn....
Ep 222: What is my Ideal Weight? Exploring All the Answers
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"What is my ideal weight?" It's a question so many of us ask ourselves—but often, it's not just about the number on the scale. Underneath it can liv...
Ep 221: Traveling "Lite" Part 2: My Thin Thinking Trip to Catalonia, Spain
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to keep the travel vibes going? Part two of our Traveling Lite series just dropped — and it's packed with real-world tips straight from my rec...
Ep 220: Traveling "Lite" Part 1: My Thin Thinking Trip to Catalonia, Spain
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you love to travel but find it hard to stay on track with your health goals while you're away? In this week's brand-new episode of the Thin Thinkin...
Ep 219: Hacks to Hair Health and Longevity with Dr. Bauman
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you've been noticing a receding hairline, thinning patches, or more strands in the shower than usual, you're not alone. Hair loss is something many...
Ep 218: What I Did Differently to FINALLY Lose the Weight
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Thin Thinking Podcast, I'm opening up like never before. I'm sharing the raw, honest truth about what really changed when I fin...
Ep 217: Mastering Maintenance: Alice's Release of 80 Pounds of the Past
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast, I'm bringing you a story that will stay with you long after the episode ends. Alice has released 80 pounds and has been main...
Ep 216: Mastering Maintenance: Roberta's 60 lb. Release Story
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How old were you when you first realized you had a challenge with weight? For some of us, it happens early—maybe as kids or teens. For others, it's ...
Ep 215: 6 TOP Mental Weight Set Points & How to Bust Through Them
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt like no matter how hard you try, you keep hitting the same frustrating plateau in your weight loss journey? Like your body has this...
Ep 214: Mastering Maintenance: Lorraine's 45 Pounds Release Story
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I have an incredibly inspiring episode for you this week! My guest, writer, musician, and now successful shifter, Lorraine Devin Wilke, has not only...
Ep 213: Overcome Unwanted Heath Issues with Reed Davis
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt like you're doing everything right—eating well, exercising, prioritizing self-care—but you're still battling fatigue, brain fog...
Ep 212: 3 Game-Changing Skills Sets for Lifelong Weight Success
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that people who successfully lose weight and keep it off long-term share common strategies—no matter their age, background, or lifestyl...
Ep 211: 10 Ways to Navigate Uncertain Times Without Reaching for Food
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
2025 has been a whirlwind—weather events, economic uncertainty, and rapid changes everywhere we turn. Even the most calm and collected among us may ...
Ep 210: Mastering Maintenance – Penny's 40 Pound Weight Loss Story
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How often do we find ourselves putting everyone else's needs ahead of our own? As women, it's almost second nature—until one day, we hit a crossroad...
Ep 209: Energy Roadblocks for Women in Midlife
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you checked in on your energy levels lately? If you've been feeling more drained than usual—like your motivation, focus, and zest for life are ...
Ep 208: Weight Gain SOS – 5 Dos and Don'ts to Take Back Control
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You worked hard to lose weight, and for a while, you were feeling great—lighter, healthier, and in control. But then… life happened. Stress, old h...
Ep 207: Mastering Maintenance: Mary's Story and 32-Pound Release
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of The Thin Thinking Podcast, I sit down with Mary Macdonald to discuss how her weight journey began with the fascination...
Ep 206: Stay on Track: Weight Loss Tips for When You're Sick
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever noticed how a bout of illness can throw your weight management journey off course? When we're feeling unwell, it's easy to abandon the h...
Ep 205: Mastering Maintenance: Susan's Story
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The road to releasing weight long-term isn't just about weight but about shifting a lot of beliefs about ourselves, and our worth. This is especially ...
Ep 204: Curiosity Killed the Fat
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Just the other day one of my students asked me what was the key thinking change that I made in order to release 40 pounds and maintain my ideal weight...
Ep 203: Weight Loss Resilience Training: Building Mental Strength to Reach Your Goal Part 3
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When you think of creativity, who comes to mind? Maybe Picasso with a paintbrush, Emily Bronte with a pen, or Lady Gaga lighting up the stage. We ofte...
Ep 202: Weight Loss Resilience Training: Building Mental Strength to Reach Your Goal Part 2
11 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When I was struggling with my weight, January filled me with dread. I knew it meant trying to "fix" my holiday overindulgences with super-restrictive ...
Ep 201: Weight Loss Resilience Training: Building Mental Strength to Reach Your Goal Part 1
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever started a weight loss journey in January, full of excitement and determination, only to feel frustrated and off track just a few weeks ...
Ep 200: Building the Mental Bridge to Your Ideal Weight + NY Meditation
29 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year, my dear listener! 2025 is here, and we're starting it off with a bang—celebrating a huge milestone: our 200th episode of the Thin Th...
Ep 199: Prevent a Holiday Binge + Hypnosis
22 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ho, ho, ho! Happy Holidays to you and our Thin Thinking family! The holidays bring promises of connection, warmth, and snugly memories—but let's be ...
Ep 198: The Mindset of Maintenance: Marilyn's Story
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Holidays! 🎄 As we approach the season's grand finale—a whirlwind of celebrations, family gatherings, and indulgent meals—it's so easy to ...
Ep 197: Weight-Savvy Holiday Baking Mindset and Tips
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The holidays are here, and so is our much-anticipated Thin Thinking annual healthy baking episode! This week, I'm serving up mindful baking strategies...
Ep 196: Alcohol and the Holidays with the Hangover Whisperer
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The holidays are a time for celebration, connection, and yes—plenty of opportunities to raise a glass! Whether it's wine at dinner, cocktails at t...
Ep 195: Thanksgiving Mindset Reset: Mantras for a Healthier Holiday
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Thanksgiving to all our U.S. friends! To all other Thin Thinking Community friends--we are grateful for you... If you are celebrating, I am wo...
Ep 194: Thanksgiving Without the Extra Pounds: 3 Must-Know Hacks
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thanksgiving is here—a time for family, gratitude, and, of course, delicious food! But have you ever noticed that the real challenge isn't the Thank...
Ep 193: Kelly's Story: Maintaining 100+ Pounds Weight Release
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Maintaining your ideal weight can be a challenge, whether you've recently released 10 pounds or 40 pounds. In our latest episode, we have a very spe...
Ep 192: The 5 People That Make or Break Your Weight Loss
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that research shows people who achieve and sustain long-term weight management often credit having a solid support team as one of their t...
Ep 191: Tame Trigger Candy (and other) Temptations! Halloween Hacks
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for a spooktacular episode of The Thin Thinking Podcast! While Halloween is about all things spooky, the scariest part can be how sugary t...
Ep 190: The Mindset of Weight Maintenance: Julie's Story
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Thin Thinking Podcast, we're diving into even more goodness about maintaining your ideal weight with our amazing guest, Julie Trainer...
Ep 189: Crush These 3 Top Winter Weight Gain Challenges
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As October sets in and the days grow shorter, the colder air often ushers in unique challenges when it comes to weight management. From the temptati...
Ep 188: (Pursuing your "Thing" with Stacey Lauren
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered if you had a voice, a vision of the world that is uniquely yours, just waiting to be shared? Whether it's writing a book, lau...
Ep 187: The 3 "Too Old to Lose Weight" Myths That Are Holding You Back
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever caught yourself thinking, "I'm too old to lose weight"? In this upcoming episode of Thin Thinking, I'll be tackling three common age-r...
Ep 186: The Mindset of Weight Maintenance: Sarah's Story
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that while many people reach their ideal weight, less than 10% maintain that weight beyond a few months? I'm excited to share that this...
Ep 185: Gina Reaches her Ideal Weight, Turns 60, And Climbs the Dolomites
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt a spark when hearing someone else's success story, only to think, "Someday, I'll get to my own dreams"? But that "someday" keeps ...
Ep 184: I Get How to Lose Weight–So WHY Am I Stuck?
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As a smart, capable person, you might often wonder: "Why do I struggle with weight when I know so much about losing it?" You're not alone. I hear th...
Ep 183: The Joy of Aging: Cultivating Love for Your Changing Body
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As I approach my 60th birthday, I've been reflecting on what it truly means to embrace the changes that come with aging. In our latest episode of th...
Ep 182: Shifting our Relationship with Clutter as we Age with Dr. Christine
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As we get older, it's not just about letting go of the past, but also the physical clutter that may be weighing us down. Research shows that clutter...
Ep 181: Finding Your Style at Any Age with Ginger Burr
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt like you're becoming invisible as the years go by? It's a feeling many of us experience, but it doesn't have to be our reality. ...
Ep 180: Slim-Minded Hacks for "Brain Breaks"
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you find yourself reaching for snacks more often than you'd like, whether due to stress or boredom? It might be more than just a craving—it cou...
Ep 179: Hypnosis for Weight Loss - How Does it Work?
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt like you know exactly what to do to lose weight, but something deeper holds you back? You're not alone. The real challenge ofte...
Ep 178: Social Eating Mastery Part 2: Slimming Mind Hacks for Parties
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Free food, yummy tantilizing appetizers, social pressure to eat--these are common challenges we face when in social situations that can easily throw u...
Ep 177: Social Eating Mastery Part 1: Preparing for Success
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever noticed how you tend to eat more when you're out at a social event with friends, compared to when you're dining alone? You're not imag...
Ep 176: Key Mental Hack to Prevent Emotional Eating
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Emotional eating is something we have all done. Even thin people eat over their emotions sometimes. However, when we use eating to cope regularly,...
Ep 175: Banish this Sabotaging Weight Loss Phrase from Your Life!
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I hear it all the time from students and clients: a single phrase that can take away your power and focus your mind in the wrong way, potentially sabo...
Ep 174: Avoid the Fattening "License to Eat" Trap
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
James Bond may have had the license to kill, but have you ever noticed how we often grant ourselves a license to overeat? You know, that little devi...
Ep 173: Stop Impulsive Eating with these 3 Mind Controls
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel like you're always losing the battle against temptation? It's a common struggle, but what if I told you there's a way to avoid the fight a...
Ep 172: Self-Hypnosis 101
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever tried self-hypnosis? It's an incredible way to focus your mind on specific changes you want to make while in a relaxed state. Despite it...
Ep 171: The Next Chapter: with Retirement Coach Wendy Leggett
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you retired, contemplating retirement, or perhaps still years away from that big, life-changing milestone? Many of us dream of the day when we can...
Ep 170: Your Slimming Travel Playbook
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready to hit the road or fly the friendly skies? Whether you're planning a weekend getaway, a week-long adventure, or a summer-long escape, ...
Ep 169: Playing the Long Game for Lasting Weight Success
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do we ever wake up one day and we have finally arrived when it comes to our weight? The world of dieting sets us up to think – be good on a diet, ...
Ep 168: Maria Unlocked Her Inner Coach and Released 100 pounds
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's Thin Thinking episode, we're going to explore a story of success that began in the most challenging places. Today's episode features the in...
Ep 167: Lisa Rediscovered Herself and Released 50 Pounds
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Life has a way of pulling us in so many directions that sometimes we lose sight of who we truly are. We get caught up in the demands of work, the need...