Thin Thinking Podcast

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 avoid — the ones where grief, memory, and healing wait patiently for us to catch up. Today's episode is one of those conversations. My guest, Barbara Wansbrough , didn't set out to write a book about grief. She set out to take a walk — one that eventually led...

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 caring for everyone else while her own needs kept getting pushed aside. Between exhausting shifts, stress, and that familiar "I'll start again tomorrow," she felt stuck—until she discovered a different path. Through the Shift Weight Mastery Process an...

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 your bed. It's that little voice in your head whispering, "Go ahead… just one fun-sized bar." And before you know it—11 wrappers later—you're left wondering, "What kind of sugar spell just possessed me?"  This week on The Thin Thinking Podcast , we're...

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 for at work before we could move a project forward? Here's the thing… many of us are still waiting for that green light — only now, it's coming from inside our own minds. If you've been stuck in the start-over cycle with your weight, there's a good chanc...

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 , knows that feeling all too well. As a chef and nutritional manager, she was an expert at helping others manage their diets for all kinds of medical conditions. But behind the scenes, she was struggling — battling her own weight and feeling like an impo...

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 week's Thin Thinking episode ​ , I sit down with Kerrie—a lifelong Texan, former corporate leader, and consulting hypnotist—who knows that feeling all too well. After decades of "diet stacking" and chasing the next quick fix, she joined Shift in March...

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-image is both unique and deeply relatable. Growing up in New York with a father who was a fashion photographer in the 1970s, Hillary was surrounded by the glossy, airbrushed world of ultra-thin models. Even though her own weight fluctuations were only...

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 have nothing to do with actual physical need. In my latest podcast episode, I'm breaking down the five types of hunger: ✅ Physical hunger ✅ Emotional hunger ✅ Environmental hunger ✅ Hedonic (pleasure-driven) and mindless habit hunger ✅ "Fake hunger" c...

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 diets and food rules, I shared the inner game principles that helped me step off the cycle of struggle and keep my healthiest weight for over 30 years. If you missed that episode, it's a powerful starting point for shifting how you think about weight l...

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 changed my life—mastering the mental side of weight. For decades, I fought with food, rules, and endless cycles of "starting over tomorrow." What finally broke that cycle wasn't another diet. It was learning how to train my mind for long-term freedom...

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, struggling with portions, and carrying those habits well into adulthood. Add in the challenges of menopause, the stress of caregiving, and the weight gain that followed—and she felt stuck. In this week's episode , Joanne opens up about her journey and how s...

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 graduate of the Shift Weight Mastery Process, who has not only reached her ideal weight but has maintained it for four years. But the most powerful part of her story isn't the number on the scale—it's the freedom she discovered along the way. Andrea'...

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 upside down. I'm revealing the hidden habits that might be keeping you stuck—things you're probably doing right now without realizing they're slowing down your progress. No more overwhelming rules. No "you should do this" lectures. Just a fresh, eye-o...

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 how to truly care for herself? In this week's episode , you'll meet Muriel, a courageous woman who shattered that myth and released over 100 pounds along the way. Her journey is about far more than the number on the scale. Muriel's transformation began t...

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 miss. Meet Sylvia from Louisiana. She's 79 years young and living proof that transformation is possible at any age. When she started Ozempic, she lost 50 pounds. But with decades of yo-yo dieting behind her, Sylvia knew lasting weight release would take...

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 the truth: sustainable weight loss doesn't come from a place of self-loathing or punishment. It comes from partnership—with your mind, your body, and most importantly, yourself. In this week's powerful episode of the podcast , I'm diving into Self-Com...

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 you. I'm honored to be joined by Tammy Stackelhouse, a powerhouse in fibromyalgia advocacy, support, and healing.  Tammy is an award-winning author, founder of the International Fibromyalgia Coaching Institute, and host of the Fibromyalgia Podcast. She...

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 about food—and more about the toxic relationship we've formed with ourselves. That inner critic? The shame spiral? The relentless "I'm not enough" thoughts? They wear us down, day after day. In this week's podcast episode, we're taking a powerful pa...

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 more importantly... You're not a failure. In this week's powerful podcast episode , we're diving into the REAL reasons behind binge eating—and how you can begin to break the cycle with five deep mindset shifts that go beyond the surface. You'll leave t...

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"? Or worse—handed an antidepressant without a real conversation? If so, this week's podcast episode is for you. I'm joined by the incredible Dr. Marcia Harris, a board-certified surgeon and fierce advocate for women's health. Together, we dive deep int...

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 about to decide, your brain flashes a big red STOP sign. Suddenly, that cozy bed wins again. Sound familiar? In this week's episode of Thin Thinking , we're tackling that exact internal struggle—aka mental resistance to working out. Whether you're a l...

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? Instead of drowning in endless online studies and conflicting advice, maybe it's time we got real about what our bodies actually need. How about we call them health insurance pills? Or better yet, longevity boosters? In this week's Thin Thinking Podc...

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 "chips," how about emotion food? "Cookies"? Maybe anxiety relief bites? In this week's Thin Thinking Podcast, I'm diving into this very real and very common behavior—and giving you a simple yet powerful hack to shift it. 👉 Whether you find yourself reach...

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. It's easy to feel like progress has to hit pause. But what if it didn't? In this week's episode of The Thin Thinking Podcast , I sit down with Mary, who released an incredible 47 pounds over the course of a year… all while traveling nine times. Yes—ni...

"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 live deeper emotions, self-judgment, and the quiet (but persistent) question: Am I enough? In this week's powerful new episode of the Thin Thinking Podcast , I'm joined by Rhona, who has released 25 pounds and maintained her progress. But our conversation...