Program Yourself Thin Podcast

Bad days happen. Stressful weeks happen. Life doesn't pause because you're trying to lose weight. In this episode, I explain why down times are the most dangerous moments for your progress — and how to move through them without undoing everything you've built. It's not about being positive. It's about having a plan for when you're not. 🎧 Download the free "New Thin Me" hypnosis session.

The daily Program Yourself Thin live show with Jim Katsoulis. Today's topic plus live coaching and Q&A with the PYT community. New to PYT? Start with our standalone episodes for the best introduction. 🔥 Get your Free Weight Loss Hypnosis Session 📖 Get Jim's book → The Tao of Living at Your Goal Weight

You ate well all week. You did everything right. You step on the scale and… it barely moved. Now you want to quit. In this episode, I explain why a great week doesn't always show up on the scale right away, what's actually happening in your body, and how to stop letting one number undo all your progress. 🎧 Download the free "New Thin Me" hypnosis session.

The daily Program Yourself Thin live show with Jim Katsoulis. Today's topic plus live coaching and Q&A with the PYT community. New to PYT? Start with our standalone episodes for the best introduction. 🔥 Get your Free Weight Loss Hypnosis Session 📖 Get Jim's book → The Tao of Living at Your Goal Weight

What if losing weight didn't feel like punishment? What if it actually felt good — not just at the finish line, but along the way? In this episode, I explain why weight loss has felt so miserable in the past and how to experience it completely differently. When you change the process, you change the feeling. And when it feels good, you don't have to force yourself to keep going. 🎧 Download the fr...

The daily Program Yourself Thin live show with Jim Katsoulis. Today's topic plus live coaching and Q&A with the PYT community. New to PYT? Start with our standalone episodes for the best introduction. 🔥 Get your Free Weight Loss Hypnosis Session 📖 Get Jim's book → The Tao of Living at Your Goal Weight

Diets work against your brain. That's why they fail. Not sometimes — almost every time. In this episode, I explain what to do instead of dieting — and why this approach works with your mind rather than against it. If you're exhausted from the restrict-binge-repeat cycle, this is the exit ramp you've been looking for. 🎧 Download the free "The New Thin Me" hypnosis session .

The daily Program Yourself Thin live show with Jim Katsoulis. Today's topic plus live coaching and Q&A with the PYT community. New to PYT? Start with our standalone episodes for the best introduction. 🔥 Get your Free Weight Loss Hypnosis Session 📖 Get Jim's book → The Tao of Living at Your Goal Weight

You've started over so many times you've lost count. And every restart feels a little heavier than the last — not because you're weaker, but because you're carrying the weight of all those previous attempts. In this episode, I explain why the "starting over" cycle keeps repeating, what's actually happening beneath the surface, and why this time can be different — not because of more willpower, but...

The daily Program Yourself Thin live show with Jim Katsoulis. Today's topic plus live coaching and Q&A with the PYT community. New to PYT? Start with our standalone episodes for the best introduction. 🔥 Get your Free Weight Loss Hypnosis Session 📖 Get Jim's book → The Tao of Living at Your Goal Weight

Your subconscious mind has two quirks that are quietly shaping everything you do — including how you eat, what you weigh, and why you stay stuck. In this episode, I reveal two surprising facts about how your subconscious actually works and why understanding them changes the way you set goals, talk to yourself, and approach weight loss. Once you hear this, you won't think about your mind the same w...

The daily Program Yourself Thin live show with Jim Katsoulis. Today's topic plus live coaching and Q&A with the PYT community. New to PYT? Start with our standalone episodes for the best introduction. 🔥 Get your Free Weight Loss Hypnosis Session 📖 Get Jim's book → The Tao of Living at Your Goal Weight

If you keep waiting to “feel motivated,” you’ll keep waiting. In this episode, I reveal the real reason motivation feels low — and why it’s not about laziness, discipline, or willpower. You’ll learn: What actually kills motivation (and it’s not what you think) Why clarity and structure matter more than hype How to create steady momentum even when you don’t feel inspired Motivation isn’t something...

Hunger has been misunderstood — and that misunderstanding makes weight loss harder than it needs to be. In this episode, I break down what hunger really is, when it’s helpful, and when it’s misleading. You’ll learn: Why some hunger is normal (and even useful) for fat loss The difference between physical hunger and emotional urges How to respond to hunger calmly instead of reacting impulsively Hung...

What if the key to losing weight isn’t pushing harder… but loving yourself more? In this episode, I break down why self-criticism quietly fuels the cycle of overeating, quitting, and starting over — and how self-respect creates lasting change. You’ll learn: Why loving your body doesn’t mean giving up on improving it How compassion increases consistency more than shame ever could The mindset shift...

Everyone wants to know the fastest way to lose weight. But here’s the truth: the fastest way isn’t extreme. It isn’t miserable. And it isn’t something you can’t sustain. In this episode, I break down what actually creates fast results — and why most “quick fixes” secretly slow you down. You’ll learn: Why aggressive dieting backfires The surprising strategy that speeds progress without burnout How...

For many people, hunger feels like an emergency. In this episode, I break down why even a little hunger can trigger anxiety, urgency, or overeating — and how to change that relationship. You’ll learn: Why modern eating habits have made hunger feel threatening The difference between helpful hunger and harmful restriction How to become calm and confident when you feel hungry Hunger isn’t dangerous....

Most motivation techniques wear off in a few days. That's not a flaw in you — it's a flaw in the technique. In this episode, I share the one motivation approach that actually lasts — and explain why it works differently than anything you've tried before. It's not about pushing harder or wanting it more. It's about connecting to something deeper that keeps you moving forward even when life gets mes...

The daily Program Yourself Thin live show with Jim Katsoulis. Today's topic plus live coaching and Q&A with the PYT community. New to PYT? Start with our standalone episodes for the best introduction. 🔥 Get your Free Weight Loss Hypnosis Session 📖 Get Jim's book → The Tao of Living at Your Goal Weight

You're smart. You're capable. You've succeeded at hard things your whole life. So why does weight loss turn you into someone who makes choices you know don't make sense? In this episode, I break down why intelligent women do irrational things around food and weight — and why it has nothing to do with intelligence. You'll learn what's actually driving those "dumb" decisions, why your subconscious m...

The daily Program Yourself Thin live show with Jim Katsoulis. Today's topic plus live coaching and Q&A with the PYT community. New to PYT? Start with our standalone episodes for the best introduction. 🔥 Get your Free Weight Loss Hypnosis Session 📖 Get Jim's book → The Tao of Living at Your Goal Weight

You know what to eat. You've read the books. So why do you keep reaching for the foods you know aren't helping you? It's not willpower. It's not discipline. And it's not because something is wrong with you. In this episode, I explain the hidden subconscious pattern that keeps pulling you back to unhealthy food — why your brain treats certain foods like a survival strategy, and what actually has to...

The daily Program Yourself Thin live show with Jim Katsoulis. Today's topic plus live coaching and Q&A with the PYT community. New to PYT? Start with our standalone episodes for the best introduction. 🔥 Get your Free Weight Loss Hypnosis Session 📖 Get Jim's book → The Tao of Living at Your Goal Weight

Dieters focus on rules. Thin people focus on living. In this episode, I’ll show you the critical mindset shift that separates people who are constantly “trying to lose weight” from people who naturally stay at their goal weight. You’ll learn: The key differences between a dieting mindset and a thin mindset Why rules create rebellion — and identity creates consistency How to start thinking like a t...

The daily Program Yourself Thin live show with Jim Katsoulis. Today's topic plus live coaching and Q&A with the PYT community. New to PYT? Start with our standalone episodes for the best introduction. 🔥 Get your Free Weight Loss Hypnosis Session 📖 Get Jim's book → The Tao of Living at Your Goal Weight