Thinner Peace in Menopause
Episodes
Ep 328: Say "Yes" to the Knowing Inside of You
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast is designed to help you understand what it's like to listen to your body and know when something is right for you. I want to talk to you ...
Ep 327: The Secret to Menopausal Weight Loss
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There's a cultural stigma around menopause in that it signals "the end" for women and their bodies. We become too old and our bodies start to slow dow...
Ep 326: The Disease of the Need to Please
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have this chronic need to say yes to everything people ask of you because you like appreciation and fear disappointment? If so, you might have ...
Ep 325: MVP: How to Start Where You Are Now
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Starting is oftentimes the hardest step when it comes to weight loss. But the best way to change is to just start with one thing. In this episode, I o...
Ep 324: Make This the Summer of "No"
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There is a widespread epidemic of self-loathing amongst women that is deeply rooted in how we see ourselves, our bodies, and how we use food. In thi...
Ep 323: Renee's Emotional Journey: Finding Joy Without Food
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Many of us try to "fix" our negative emotions with food, and my client, Renee used to be no different. Today, my beloved client is here to share her j...
Ep 322: How Susan Learned to Feel Her Feelings Instead of Eating Them
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's the summer season, and just like the holidays, it usually means it's a time for everyone to kick back and relax or go out and celebrate with frie...
Ep 321: MVP: How to Stop Night-Time Eating – Live Coaching Session
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What constitutes as normal eating for you? For my listener, Carol, normal eating for her was her desire to overeat during dinner and continue eating...
Ep 320: MVP: The One Thing You May Not Know
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When we're having bad days or bad weeks, our brains like to amplify our negative thoughts but at the end of it all, that's all they just are - they're...
Ep 319: The #1 Step If You're Not Losing Weight
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When we start our weight loss journeys, the initial few pounds can fall off quite quickly– but we still need to be vigilant about what we eat becaus...
Ep 318: Happy "Self-Mothering!"
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When we think of the word mother, some of the first words that would come to our minds would be caring, protective, and kind. In honor of Mother's Day...
Ep 317: MVP: Don't Throw Out The Scale!
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Does the idea of getting on the scale feel like torture and fill you with dread? If so, I have good news for you; the scale is a tool, and your mind i...
Ep 316: Find Your Motivation: Reward vs. Punishment
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you have ever tried to lose weight, you may have used food at one point as a reward or punishment– usually as the former. But the way our brains ...
Ep 315: How to Measure Your Urges
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that urges can be applied to a number scale similar to the physical hunger scale? In this episode, I'm going to provide you with pointers...
Ep 314: MVP: Kathleen's Success Using My Least Understood Tool
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why is it that when we try to lose weight, disparaging ourselves always feels like something that has to be done? My client, Katherine, did the same t...
Ep 313: Open Yourself to Learning Opportunities from Weight Gain
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I want to share a letter I received from my client, Andrea. After a particular event that involved her getting sick and regaining wei...
Ep 312: Why You Should Prioritize Emotional Health to Lose Weight
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's good to look after your physical health especially as we're getting older. But I want to make it clear that what the Thinner Peace process offers...
Ep 311: Willpower vs. Allowing Urges
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you feel you have enough or not enough willpower around food, here's the truth: willpower DOESN'T work. So long as you continue to desire any ...
Ep 310: The Thinner Peace Process
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Butterflies undergo an incredible transformation from the caterpillar stage to the chrysalis stage to the butterfly stage, and it's similar to the tra...
Ep 309: Understand the Depths of People Pleasing: Ann's Transformational Journey
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to our weight loss journeys, oftentimes our goal is to simply lower those numbers on the scale. But the beauty of weight loss coaching i...
Ep 308: Why It's Healthy to Say No
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that trying to please people puts both emotional and physical weight on you? This was a challenge a client of mine struggled with. She wa...
Ep 307: Coaching's Impact on Jill's Weight Loss Journey
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An important aspect of coaching is learning to have faith in yourself that you have the strength to put in the hard work. Joining me on the podcast to...
Ep 306: MVP: How to Use Massive Action and Failure to Stop the Yo-Yo Effect
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When people regain weight or don't lose weight fast enough, they often tell themselves, "I'm a failure. I'll never be able to do this." In another ins...
Ep 305: Why Is This the Last Time You'll Ever Need to Lose Weight Again?
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the midst of finishing up my latest Thinner Peace Group Program, I ask my clients, "Why is this the last time you'll ever need to lose weight again...
Ep 304: Three Steps to Help Yourself Awaken Joy
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
According to Buddhist philosophy, there are two states of emotions: the healthy state and the unhealthy state. For many of you, food is used as a way ...
Ep 303: You Can't Eat Away Sadness
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, I talked about urges and the detrimental impact they can have on you when you choose to resist them rather than feel them. And I want to co...
Ep 302: Three Steps to Help Handle Urges
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of the questions many people still ask me to this day is: "What do I do when I feel an urge?" So in this week's episode, I want to dedicate the ti...
Ep 301: MVP: How Bridget Made This the Last Time
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel like your eating habits are out of control? The usual quick and easy tricks to lose weight won't work now that you're in menopause. As one...
Ep 300: Love Yourself Just as You Are
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a new year, and to commemorate this new beginning is the 300th episode of The Thinner Peace Podcast. As we start out this year, I want you ...
Ep 299: What's the Hurry?
28 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We've finally made it to the end of 2021 and to wrap up the year, I want to impart with you all some knowledge as we head into 2022. Present society e...
Ep 298: The Best is Yet to Come
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Regardless of where you are right now or what you are, so long as you're still here, believe that the best is yet to come. In this week's episode, I w...
Ep 297: Nanette's Drive to Honor Her Own Commitments
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One of the best things you can gift yourself this holiday season is to make a commitment to investing in yourself, and my client, Nanette, went above ...
Ep 296: Coaching Jayna on My Thinner Peace Challenge
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's special episode, Jayna, one of my listeners who is taking on my holiday challenge, is joining me on the podcast to openly share her str...
Ep 295: The Thinner Peace Holiday Challenge
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As we roll into December, I propose a new challenge for all of you dear listeners called, "The Thinner Peace Holiday Challenge", where you will begin ...
Ep 294: Prioritize Your Wellbeing by Letting Go of People-Pleasing
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thanksgiving is this week and amongst all the celebrations and food, I challenge you to be more mindful and watch yourself. In this episode, I share o...
Ep 293: Negative Emotions vs. The Physical Hunger Scale
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss the effect of negative emotions on our physical hunger, and the tweaks I've made that will make it easier for you to practi...
Ep 292: Discover Your Compelling Reason to Lose Weight
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Resilience is key to achieving success in everything you want to do in life, and that includes weight loss. In this episode, I discuss why you need to...
Ep 291: Revelations from Night Time Eating
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to my coaching, food journaling isn't just about listing down the food you put in your mouth. It's about going beyond those numbers and ...
Ep 290: Setting Yourself Free: Desiree's Success Story
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in this week and hear Desiree's advice to anybody interested in investing in themselves and their future. Discover the benefits of my group coach...
Bonus Ep: Taking the Leap of Faith: Marie's Success Story
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you're interested in working with me then I have good news for you: the doors to my group program are now open! And so, I'm sharing a bonus episode...
Bonus Ep: Taking Back Control of Your Life: Diana's Success Story
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you've been wanting to work with me and individual coaching isn't suitable for you, the opportunity is here. I'm finally opening up the doors to th...
Ep 289: MVP: The Thinner Peace Process
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered why I chose butterflies as the model for my weight loss program? Well with my group program approaching, I've decided to share my third ...
Ep 288: The Three Steps to Permanent Menopausal Weight Loss
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Interested in understanding more of my coaching process and seeing my coaching in action? Then you're in luck! In this episode, I talk about the three...
Ep 287: Change How Your Brain Thinks Around Desires and Urges
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the last episode I touched upon the topic of patience, and this week I want to talk about another tool which is learning how to manage what I'd lik...
Ep 286: Achieve This Feeling for Long-Lasting Menopausal Weight Loss!
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One of the things I've taught in my program is that the scale is just a tool. All it can do is give you a number, but all the yucky feelings that you ...
Ep 285: MVP: The ONLY Solution to Permanent Weight Loss
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever said things like "I'm not good enough!" or "Why should I even bother trying?" to yourself? I know I have. We've conditioned ourselves to...
Ep 284: MVP: Mindfully Embracing Healthy Foods and Pleasure Eating During Weight Loss
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt like the fun needs to stop once you started eating healthy? Or that you need to eat certain foods just to feel happy? I've felt bot...
Ep 283: Taking the Leap of Faith: Marie's Success Story
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One of my clients, Marie, joins me this week to share her personal Thinner Peace journey - from overcoming fears and anxieties to changing her mindset...
Ep 282: Train Your Mind Against Urges!
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We've all struggled with insecurities and urges before and for some of us, we still do now, and it's alright to acknowledge that it can be difficult. ...
Ep 281: Why You Should Prioritize Emotional Health to Lose Weight
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When people talk about losing weight, they say it's because they want to get healthy. But that's not my priority as a weight-loss coach because how ca...
Ep 280: What is Weight Loss Coaching?
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You probably have a decent idea of what a weight loss coach does, but I want to talk about my personal approach to it which were influenced by fellow ...
Ep 279: The One Step You Can Take to Control Unmanaged Thoughts and Urges
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Paula, an avid listener, asked me how can she deal with unmanaged thoughts and the urges that come from them. I'm going to provide her and all of you ...
Ep 278: Celebrate and Honor Your Life and Body!
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do birthdays and celebrations always have to mean overeating and overindulgence? Your birthday is the day to celebrate yourself, but society has warp...
Ep 277: Learn to Free Yourself From Inherited Thoughts
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Words have more power than we realize. Even those small comments made in passing can drastically change how we think about ourselves. Comments that ar...
Ep 276: Turning Challenges into Opportunities: Tips for Transformation
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We all experience challenges and menopause is a particular one many of us struggle with. But what if I told you that it doesn't have to stay that way?...
Ep 275: Celebrate and Lose Weight with 2 Simple Steps
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lockdown is coming to an end and that means restaurants are opening up, we see friends and family again and celebrate. With all of this comes food and...
Ep 274: The Secret to Menopausal Weight Loss
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Just because our bodies are different now, doesn't mean it's the end for us. So strap in as I share with you my number one tip to menopausal weight lo...
Ep 273: Mindfulness in Menopause: How to Celebrate Without Overeating and Overdrinking
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to celebrate mindfully in menopause without overindulging in food or drink. Discover how to stop viewing celebrations as an excuse to lose y...
Ep 272: Pam's Transformation: How She Stopped Emotional Eating
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hear why Pam decided to work with me and the transformation she experienced when she did. Pam shares how she learned to change the way she thinks abou...
Ep 271: The Root Cause of Weight Gain in Menopause
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the root cause of weight gain in menopause. I'm sharing the ways so many women misinterpret the reasons of their weight gain, why accepting t...
Ep 270: The Thinner Peace Process
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Find out what happens in the Thinner Peace Process and how it could be exactly what you're missing from your journey. I'm sharing the three phases of ...
Ep 269: Stop TRYING to Lose Weight
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Find out why you need to stop saying that you are TRYING to lose weight, and what you should start telling yourself instead. I'm sharing a tool to hel...
Ep 268: Finding Freedom from Overwhelm: Teresa's Success Story
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hear how Teresa learned to lessen the burden of constantly being busy in her life, and how this helped her lose weight and keep it off. Discover how s...
Ep 267: Showing Yourself Compassion
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I'm showing you how to transform negativity by using self-compassion. Self-compassion is the ability to recognize your own suffering and be empathetic...
Ep 266: BUSY Makes You Fat and Stressed
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to hear about Jill's fascinating journey into coaching and how learning to manage her mind led her to unravel a lifelong pattern of being in p...
Ep 265: Why You Need to Process Your Emotions
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Discover what happens when your emotions get too strong and how to feel your feelings before they overwhelm you completely. Amazing things can happen ...
Ep 264: 3 Simple Steps to Blow Your Mind
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen closely this week and learn why we have to sit with discomfort in order to heal. Simply acknowledging that you are experiencing an urge is prog...
Ep 263: What Do Urges, Poison Ivy, and Buddhism Have in Common?
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm sharing what urges, poison ivy, and Buddhism have in common and showing you why the only way to heal and manage your urges is to ...
Ep 262: Becoming the Manager of Your Mind
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Your brain is like an unruly toddler. It will kick and scream and convince you that you need all of those cakes and cookies until you give in. Join ...
Ep 261: Life After Dr. Deb Series: How Jennifer Used the Scale as a Tool for Mindset Growth
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in this week to hear my conversation with Jennifer about how she found weight loss success, how she evolved her mindset, and how the scale was si...
Ep 260: Stop Beating Yourself Up: Live Coaching Session with Berta
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in this week and discover the importance of positive self-talk, and how to stop believing your thoughts to be facts. I'm live coaching Berta to h...
Ep 259: What Really Creates Weight Gain
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join me this week as I share the two thought errors that cause you the most problems when it comes to gaining weight. I'm encouraging you to consider ...
Ep 258: Facing Your Amazingness: Peg's Success Story
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in this week and hear about Peg's experience working with me – one that she describes as 'lifechanging' – and discover how she learned to b...
Ep 257: Don't Throw Out The Scale!
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm showing you how to manage your mind around the scale and use it as a tool to help you get what you want. I'm showing you how to b...
Ep 256: The Importance of Listening to Your Body
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join me this week as I'm sharing some recent personal experiences of how I've listened to my body and respected myself while respecting others. I'm sh...
Ep 255: The Mind-Body Connection
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join me this week as I'm helping two of my listeners with their weight issues and sharing some tips to help you start paying more attention to your bo...
Ep 254: How to Fail Productively
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I explain the difference between productive and unproductive failure and share how to view the actions you take that make you unhappy...
Ep 253: Setting Yourself Free: Desiree's Success Story
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in this week and hear Desiree's advice to anybody interested in investing in themselves and their future. Discover the benefits of my group coach...
Ep 252: Taking Back Control of Your Life: Diana's Success Story
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us this week and hear Diana's inspirational story of how she stopped obsessing over food, got more in tune with her body, and learned to feel mor...
Ep 251: Your Thoughts Are Not Facts
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join me this week as I explain why we believe our thoughts to be facts and how to change these belief systems. I'm showing you how to change your mind...
Ep 250: Believing You Can Eat Anything You Want
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm reminding you why managing your mind around food will make it less of a big deal, and why changing your mindset will enable you t...
Ep 249: Investing in Yourself: Kerry's Success Story
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in this week to hear how Kerry went from feeling exhausted and miserable to empowered and at peace after working with me. We discuss the importan...
Ep 248: Reconnecting with Your Body After the Holidays
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join me this week as I share two important reminders to keep in mind as you go into this new year. I'm sharing the importance of the mind-body connect...
Ep 247: Own Your Power and Change Your Life
29 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the final episode of 2020, I'm explaining why processing your emotions will enable you to access your own thoughts, and sharing some stories of cli...
Ep 246: The Holidays Are Here and This Is the Final Exam
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join me this week as I remind you of what I've taught you about joy eats and keeping your mind in check, as well as how to maintain your commitment to...
Ep 245: Honoring Your Own Commitments: Lisa's Success Story
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join us this week and learn why taking one small step at a time and being willing to do the work has meant that Lisa has not only lost weight but mana...
Ep 244: Don't Throw Your Mind Out Just Because It's the Holidays
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join me this week as I'm sharing some ways you can develop your mind and body awareness and use it to stop overindulging. I'm showing you how to mindf...
Ep 243: Joy Eats
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in this week as I share why I believe there is a place for joy eats and drinks this holiday season and how to enjoy these things without feeling ...
Ep 242: You Can Eat Anything You Want
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As Thanksgiving and the holidays are approaching, you might be feeling fearful around food. You might feel as though there's a lot of different food y...
Ep 241: Life After Dr. Deb Series: Why Committing to Yourself Will Change Your Life with Sabra
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join us this week as we learn of Sabra's journey to a more calm, content, and peaceful life. She tells us how shifting her mindset had life-altering e...
Ep 240 Over-Desire Causes Overeating
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk about the reasons for over-desire that create overeating. The three reasons for over-desire are: Neurotransmitters are progra...
Ep 239 Menopause: A Catalyst for a Thinner & Healthier Body with Dr. Lourdes Viado
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are you one of those women who think menopause is ruining their lives? Most women think that way. You start to experience menopause weight...
Ep 238: Transforming Relationship with Food and Yourself with Michelle
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Note: Doors are closing soon on my Holiday Essentials class! You can still get in until Wed, Oct 28 at midnight or when the class fills up, which...
Ep 237 Class Doors Are Open – How To Use The Holidays To Lose Weight
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you do the same thing every year? Eat eat eat with abandon during the holidays from Halloween to the New Year. Restrict restrict restrict start...
Ep 236 The Scale is Just a Circumstance
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you decided to stop weighing yourself even though you're trying to lose weight? In this episode, I read a beautiful heartfelt letter from a liste...
Ep 235 Life After Dr. Deb Series: How Julie's Thinner Peace Thinking is Helping Her Maintain Her 100 Pounds Weight Loss
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I love talking with my clients after they’ve stopped working with me. I created the Life After Dr. Deb Series for this reason alone. I’...
Ep 234 How to Get Unstuck – Live Coaching with Dana
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I recently received a letter from Dana a loyal podcast listener. She had lost 40 pounds using my tools, but now she felt stuck. I thought her problem...
Ep 233 How to Handle Difficult Emotions Without Using Food
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In my last coaching session with my client Tracie, said, "I don't feel amazing." She had felt amazing on every call for all of our sessions. Till now...
Ep 232 Making Friends with Yourself
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I just finished an online retreat with Pema Chodron. As you know, I love her teachings. My biggest takeaway? If you want to be able to allow difficul...
Ep 231 You Are Not Wasting Food When You Don't Clean Your Plate
08 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is all about wasting food and what you think about that. Because how you think about about wasting food will determine how you treat y...