Thin Thinking Podcast

Ep 166: Mind Hacks to Beat Weight Loss Blahs

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you feeling stuck in a rut with your weight loss journey? Do salads suddenly seem uninspiring, and the gym feels more like a chore than a source o...

Ep 165: Healthy and Graceful Aging with Dr. Jimerson

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 "Don't let the old woman in." I have been hearing that a lot more these days as I approach the ripe young age of sixty. This year I have been thinki...

Ep 164: 3 Must-Make Decisions to Release Weight for Good

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We have spent this month looking at the decisions that successful people have made as they began their journey of weight mastery. Now, as we wrap up t...

Ep 163: Julie's Decision and the Weight that Followed

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Can you believe we're already nearing the end of April? It's a reminder of how swiftly moments pass by, leaving us feeling like we're constantly playi...

Ep 162: Jodie's Transformational Weight Release Story

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we're delving deep into the realm of personal transformation with the remarkable Jodie, a successful transformation coach and graduate of the S...

Ep 161: Kelly's 140 lb. Weight Decision that Paid Off

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The road to weight mastery is paved with decisions. Ultimately, your successful journey is about making the best aligned decisions at the right time f...

Ep 160: Overcoming Urinary Incontinence with Alyce Adams

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that between 25% to 45% of women experience urinary incontinence at some point in their lives?  It's a common yet often underreported is...

Ep 159: How to Manage the 5 Main Types of Hunger

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you hungry?  Did you know there are 5 different types of hunger?? Before you reach for a little something just because you think you are hungry, ...

Ep 158: Reversing Osteoporosis is Possible…but it's the Wrong Thing to Focus On

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that approximately 10 million individuals in the United States alone suffer from osteoporosis, and a staggering 44 million have low bone ...

Ep 157: 7 Steps to Break Weight Self-Abuse

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Anniversary!! It's been now three years since we began our Thin Thinking podcast and we have grown into an amazing worldwide gathering place to ...

Ep 156: Functional Nutrition with Chelssea Tompkins

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Skin issues, fibromyalgia, anxiety, weight, and hormone imbalances.  It's a common instinct to reach for a pill to address these health challenges, b...

Ep 155: Mastering Anxiety with Tiger King's Steven Diamond

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illnesses in the US and affect over 40 million adults today. In this episode, we have the honor of hostin...

Ep 154: Healthy Body Love Meditation and Mantras

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's a common struggle to criticize ourselves, especially when it comes to matters of weight, and our bodies but let's change that narrative together,...

Ep 153: Pre-Prepping your Mind for Weight Maintenance

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Weight maintenance. It seems so distant and unachievable when we are struggling with weight. That wonderful state of maintaining your ideal weight for...

Ep 152: Keeping and Improving Mobility with Dr. Fitness

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's easy to overlook the incredible gift of physical mobility until it starts slipping away. Oftentimes, loss of mobility comes so slowly we don't ev...

Ep 151: 5 Steps to Stay ON TRACK with Your Weight Release

20 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Good or bad. On or off. All or nothing. These states of being are like well-worn road in the neural highways of the struggle with weight. However, tru...

Ep 150: Rocio Shares Her Mindset Behind 95 Pounds Release

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes when we are making change we need to be inspired by others who have been trailblazing the courageous road ahead of us. That is why I am exci...

Ep 149: ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy Otsuka

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Many times ADHD in women goes undiagnosed for years. My guest today didn't know about her own ADHD until her son was diagnosed--she just always though...

Ep 148: Create your Successful Weight Mindset for 2024

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year 2024! 🎉  We all know the classic New Year's resolution: shedding those post-holiday pounds. But let's dive deeper into what truly m...

Ep 147: Meditation for NY: Release the Old and Create the New!

26 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

My dear friends and Thin Thinking Community--what an incredible year it's been--thank you for sharing 2023 with me and our amazing worldwide community...

Ep 146: A Light and Healthy Holiday Hypnosis

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As we find ourselves at the epicenter of the 2023 holiday season, navigating through the hustle and bustle can be overwhelming.  The pre-holiday stre...

Ep 145: Holiday Hacks from Successful Weight Releasers

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The holiday season is upon us, and while I've shared insights on managing your holidays without compromising your health goals, I wanted to bring you ...

Ep 144: Thin Thinking Baking Hacks for the Holidays and Beyond

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hello and welcome to our annual holiday baking episode Thin Thinking style!! In episode 144, we're diving into the world of mindful baking and serving...

Ep 143: The Language of Intuition–with Nicole Tsong

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our brains have a secret superhero, making split-second decisions based on a wealth of past experiences and information. Intuition. But how often do w...

Ep 142: Mindset and Mantras for a Healthy Thanksgiving

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Thanksgiving!--I am grateful for our amazing Thin Thinking Community. I wish you and your loved ones a special holiday that is safe, healthy and...

Ep 141: Strategies to Prevent Emotional Eating this Holiday Season

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With the holiday season just around the corner, it's only natural that our emotions take center stage.  In today's Thin Thinking episode, we're divi...

Ep 140: Self-Care for the Caregiver with Debbie Weiss

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you navigating the challenging role of a caregiver? Whether it's for a child, family member, or spouse, caregiving can be overwhelming, often leav...

Ep 139: Steps to Tame the Inner Food Rebel

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ever felt like you're on the right track toward your weight loss goals, armed with knowledge and determination, all set to conquer your fitness journe...

Ep 138: Eliminating Clutter and Elevating Your Space with Dr. Christine Li

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever find yourself drowning in overwhelm, constantly distracted, or convinced that you don't have a spare moment to declutter your home and lif...

Ep 137: Master Night Time Snacking Part 2

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Did you ever "try not to snack at night" but then felt there was a huge nagging void whining at you to "fill me!!" If this struggle feels all too fami...

Ep 136: Master Night Time Snacking Part 1

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you familiar with the evening battle against cravings, where your motivation and willpower seem to vanish as the sun sets?  Have you ever been th...

Ep 135: Middle-Age Muscle Power with Cam Allen

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you reached the remarkable age of 45 and beyond?  Are you feeling the need to adapt your fitness routine to better suit your 45-plus-year-old bo...

Ep 134: 8 Top Things that Keep Us Weight Struggling

24 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We all know the drill when it comes to shedding those extra pounds - exercise more, drink more water, eat more vegetables. Most of the time we focus o...

Ep 133: Marilyn's Shift After Gastric Bypass Surgery

16 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gastric bypass surgery is a surgical procedure used to help individuals with severe obesity lose weight by altering their digestive system. It is one ...

Ep 132: Sarah's Weight Release into Maintenance Story

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How many times have you lost weight only to gain it back?  Being stuck in a never-ending loop of hope and disappointment?  That frustrating cycle of...

Ep 131: 10 Self-Permissions of Long-Term Weight Success

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you remember those moments in life when you needed permission from someone to do thing you wanted to do? Whether it was seeking your mom's signatur...

Ep 130: Four "Sistahs" Release Weight Together

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that the power of group support can significantly boost your success when it comes to releasing weight and achieving your goals? Research...

Ep 129: Intentional Decision Making with Rishma Walji

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

From the trivial choices, like selecting the mug for your morning coffee, to the monumental ones that sculpt the trajectory of our existence – each ...

Ep 128: Bringing in Color with Jeannie Stilth

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever caught yourself sticking to a limited palette of colors in your wardrobe, perhaps even unconsciously? Many times when we feel self-consc...

Ep 127: Prevent Emotional Eating Part 2

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Emotional eating is one of the leading causes of inconsistent weight release. Last week we began to  look at some key tools to prevent emotional eati...

Ep 126: Prevent Emotional Eating Part 1

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Thin Thinking Podcast, where today, we will embark on an empowering journey to prevent emotional eating like true bosses! In this episode, ...

Ep 125: Breaking Through Your Mental Weight Set Points

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We've all experienced those frustrating plateaus, where our weight stubbornly resists our best efforts.  It's so easy to point the finger at genetics...

Ep 124: Essential Self-Care with Dr. Z

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you find yourself constantly taking care of others but rarely finding time for your own self-care? It's a common challenge for many of us. We dedic...

Ep 123: 10 Hacks for Enjoying Vegetables

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you find yourself wishing you could enjoy eating vegetables more than you currently do?  Perhaps you even aspire to like them, even just a little?...

Ep 122: Slim-Minded Travel Strategies

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that approximately 87.3% of people veer off their diets while traveling? Yes, it's true! From succumbing to the temptation of tantalizing...

Ep 121: Essential Oils and Health with Jodi Cohen

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Did you ever wonder how certain plants have the incredible ability to heal both your brain and body? Or perhaps you've been curious about how smells c...

Ep 120: Thin Thinking Reads – Wired for Joy

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ready to unlock the secret sauce for a more steady stream of joy in your life?  Imagine a joy that doesn't depend on external factors, but ra...

Ep 119: Creating your "Sparked" Next Chapter with Not Your Average Grandma

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes in life, we reach a point where things start feeling comfortable but somewhat lackluster.  It might be that you're stuck in a job you don't...

Ep 118: Conquering Mental Resistance to Exercise

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Picture this: it's early morning, the alarm blares, and you're lying in bed contemplating whether to hit that snooze button or drag yourself to the g...

Ep 117: Emotional Sobriety with Colleen Kachmann

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We live in a world where pouring that first glass of wine or other drink of choice has become all too easy. Whether it's to unwind after a long workda...

Ep 116: It's Not Fair–Skinny People Envy Trap

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Skinny people.  We all know them. We all know that resentful feeling we can get while watching them happily scarf down a burger and fries while we ni...

Ep 115: Thin Thinking Strategies for Eating Out

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you tired of going out to eat and feeling like you've undone all of your hard work towards a healthier lifestyle?  Studies have shown that we con...

Ep 114: Setting Boundaries with Expert Nicole Tsong

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that a recent study by the American Psychological Association found that people who have clear boundaries between work and personal life ...

Ep 113: The Six Stages to Lasting Weight Loss: A Comprehensive Guide to Achieving and Maintaining Your Ideal Body Weight

30 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Go on a diet, lose weight, reach your goal. Voila!  It seems so easy, because that is what the dieting industry would like us to believe.  But here'...

Ep 112: Michele's Success Mindset Released 35 Pounds

23 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Did you ever think you were overweight growing up–like you were fat and all your friends were thin? And then, you look back at old pictures of yours...

Ep 111: From Late Bloomer to Weight Loss Success: Overcoming "It's Too Late"

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I am too old to be successful with weight loss. Weight loss is impossible after menopause. I have failed too many times to lose weight--it just doesn'...

Ep 110: Revitalizing Your Brain: The Power of Energetic Healing with Dr. Louise

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Many times, the challenges we have in our current life can be traced back to something from our past. Consciously, we're trying to deal with the curre...

Ep 109: Building Your Weight Loss Dream Team: The 5 Essential Members to Help You Succeed

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Oscar winning actors have them. Olympic athletes can't win without them. Well, so do weight masters! Weight masters need them too! What am I talking a...

Ep 108: Unlocking the Mystery: Understanding Why You're Still Struggling to Lose Weight Despite Knowing How

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In 2021, the Center for Disease Control reported that over 49% of adults in the US reported trying to lose weight in that year.  Here is the thing, O...

Ep 107: Inner Beauty Dress Code with Ginger Burr

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How many days of the week do you dread going to the closet to pick out clothes to wear? Or maybe you --- like so many other people around the world du...

Ep 106: Three Productivity Mistakes You Could be Making

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I will start this later. That kind of  "put it off" reasoning about projects and things I needed to get done but felt overwhelmed by, defined my life...

Ep 105: Help Prevent Stress, Comfort or Mindless Eating with this One Hack

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A survey conducted by the American Psychological Association in 2020 found that 61% of adults in the United States reported experiencing undesired wei...

Ep 104: Sleep and Weight

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that getting enough sleep each night is crucial not only for your overall health, but also for maintaining a healthy weight? In fact, stu...

Ep 103: Thin Thinking Reads: The Blue Zones Solution

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Want to live to be 100 with your mind and body intact? There are places on earth that are considered "Blue Zones" regions where people are living to b...

Ep 102: Managing Chronic Pain with Dr. Judy Seeger

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

According to a Institute of Medicine Study, over 100 million adults in the United States alone are impacted by chronic pain--including joint pain and ...

Ep 101: Impulse and Sugar Control with Charmaine Platon

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Maybe you have noticed, that when you are stressed at work or things didn't go as planned, your mind starts craving for something sweet and sugary? It...

Ep 100: Weight Loss Vocab

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

They may seem innocent...but they are deadly… To your self-esteem and your weight. There are specific words and phrases that you may unconsciously u...

Ep 99: Staying on Track when Sick

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Achoo! Getting sick is such a bummer. Not only can it disrupt your life plans, but it can also throw a wrench into your weight loss consistency. We s...

Ep 98: Slow Start Success: Sheree's Inspiring Story

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sound familiar?"Quick Start Diet!""Lose 3 sizes in a week without diet or exercise!""Doctor discovers secret fruit that sheds pounds and inches!" We s...

Ep 97: Building Weight Loss Resilience Part 3

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When we think of people who are creative, we often think of painters, writers, actors, architects, Picasso, Emily Bronte, Tony Morrison, Adele, Lady G...

Ep 96: Building Weight Loss Resilience Part 2

06 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Weight Watchers? Jenny Craig? IF? Keto? With tons of weight loss plans in the market, it's so easy to fall into the old habit of going with the crowd ...

Ep 95: Building Weight Loss Resilience Part 1

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year, Thin Thinking Friends! Did you know, of the people who start diets January 1st, only 23% stick with their diet past February? As someo...

Ep 94: Happy Thin Thinking New Year Meditation

27 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As we begin ending the year 2022, it's the time of 10 Best and 10 Worst lists and all the end of year reviews. So as you review your year, wouldn't it...

Ep 93: Creating a Vision Board with Melanie Moore

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What are your big bold dreams and goals for 2023? Have you got them yet or do they need a bit of a nudge? Have you ever made a vision board--it's a gr...

Ep 92: Staying Sane and Healthy for Family Holiday Meal

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The holiday season is just a blur. Dinner after dinner after dinner. Endless get-togethers with families, with friends or co-workers.  Just thinking ...

Ep 91: Preventing Holiday Emotional Eating

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The holidays bring up so many emotions--both good and bad.  Now, couple that with all the tempting holiday food around and it's like watching a slow ...

Ep 90: Slimming Strategies for Holiday Baking and More...

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Butter. Flour. Sugar.  Mixed together these ingredients create a drug-like elixir that is the base for a lot of yummy holiday baked goods. They have ...

Ep 89: Slim and Healthy Holiday Mantras

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Thanksgiving! As we head into the weekend of parties and gatherings and lots and lots of tempting food and drink, most of us hope to make health...

Ep 88: Elevate your Gut Health with Mary Welch

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With all of our running extra holiday running around, parties, eating out and STRESS, it can be a real gut-punch to our health and vibrancy. Seriously...

Ep 87: Thin Thinking for Winter Eating Challenges

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Soon the winter months will be upon us...I got out my weighted winter blanket just the other night and said to myself "it's that time." Like bears, hu...

Ep 86: Kegel Queen Minimizing Prolapse and Other Things Down There

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you been keeping the right muscles strong? I mean, we all know that for good health and fitness we need to work out to keep our muscles healthy a...

Ep 85: Tricks for Avoiding Your Trigger Treats

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Halloween. It's that time of year where we celebrate all things spooky. But getting controlled by trigger foods-especially those sugary treats can be ...

Ep 84: Thin Thinking Reads: Radical Acceptance

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Isn't it that time of year when you just want to get cozy with a great book? I have a Thin Thinking Read recommendation that I believe you will not on...

Ep 83: Hacks to Beat Boredom while Losing Weight

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Oh god, if I have to eat another salad I am going to turn green!I am sooooooo over going to the gym...Why can everyone else eat fun stuff but I have t...

Ep 82: Anniversary Special: Masters Share Secrets to Long-Term Weight Loss

02 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This month I am celebrating 20 years of Shift Hypnosis--the business I started to help people use their minds to make big changes in their lives with ...

Ep 81: Managing Weight Release Through Cancer with Ginny

25 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Life doesn't always line up for us to manage our weight easily. That is why so many people re-gain weight when a personal crisis strikes or they go on...

Ep 80: The Power of Committing: Steve's Ideal Weight/Health Story

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Most people who finally achieve weight mastery, weight off did not just do it overnight. Most of them struggled for years - or even decades - of gaini...

Ep 79: How to Shift Out of Weight Self-Abuse

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the struggle with weight, many times we end up in a self abusive relationship–the way we talk to ourselves and the way we treat ourselves is crue...

Ep 78: 5 Top Keys to Maintaining a 40lb Weight Loss for 27 years

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I am another year older in a few days–hopefully wiser as well.  And what do I want to do for my birthday?  To share with you what I think are the ...

Ep 77: Mastering Stress, Anxiety, and Intrusive Thoughts with Dr. Amy Johnson

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Stress, anxiety and intrusive thoughts–many of us have been struggling with one or more of these things–especially in the last few years.  Have y...

Ep 76: Balancing Hormones for Stress, Sleep and Weight with Kylie Pinwill

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I am going through "The  Change". That is what my mother called her hot flashes as she rolled her eyes and shook her head with a twinge of shame and ...

Ep 75: How Trauma Becomes Your Biology with Cat Dillon

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Stress, anxiety and trauma–have you ever wondered how the impact of these mental states can impact our neurology? Join me today in the 75th episode ...

Ep 74: 3 Mind Hacks to Tame your Inner Rebel

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Come on, everyone else is eating it--why can't we? We are too tired to go to the gym--we'll go tomorrow. We will be so good on Monday--so let's live i...

Ep 73: Mastering Procrastination with Dr. Christine Li

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Putting off going to the gym... Waiting until the very last second to get the article written... Getting last year's taxes filed...and yes, the taxes ...

Ep 72: "Yes I Can" Attitude with Cathy Alessandra

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

No, I can't do that. I shouldn't do that. That will never happen. Have you ever noticed how many times we shut our ideas and inspirations down before ...

Ep 71: 5 Ps of Impulse Control

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Why does it seem like sometimes we are able to control our impulses when it comes to food and managing our weight--and sometimes we just CAN'T. Or so ...

Ep 70: All Things Meditation with Unplug Creator Suze Yalof

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I sat down with a real trailblazer in the world of meditation. If you have meditated before, would like to meditate, or have tried and didn'...

Ep 69: Stop Using This Sabotaging Self-Speak Phrase

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There is an innocent seeming self-speak phrase that many people use as a way to motivate themselves--to get refocused on their weight loss. It seems l...

Ep 68: Declare Your Freedom from Long Weekend Overeating

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I hope that if you are in the US you are looking forward to a nice long weekend to celebrate Independence Day. While you are at it would you like to d...

Ep 67: Thin Thinking Summer Read: Atomic Habits

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever said, "Today, I'm going to change this bad habit!" and ended up not changing it one bit? We all want to improve ourselves: get healthier...