Thin Thinking Podcast

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 it seems... I mean, here we have great intentions to be healthy and start the day right--but there seems to be this other part of us that takes over and just grabs for things and pops them in our mouths--as the other part of us watches in horror. It...

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't feel like you "got it"--please join me to have your questions answers and myths about this profound daily practice addressed by the woman who brought meditation into modern daily life. In episode 70 of The Thin Thinking Podcast , I have the honor o...

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 like the perfect thing to say to yourself--and yet it can be incredibly self-sabotaging. The way we speak to ourselves really is the difference between continuing to struggle or finally finding success. We can play around with diet and exercise all we...

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 declare some independence from 3-day weekend overeating? Because let's face it--there is something about adding that third day that just makes staying focused so damn hard. Well light the fireworks and wave your flag, because we have you covered with...

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, be more productive, spend less time online... But honestly, no matter how much effort we exert in changing, it can be quite challenging. You may be wondering why it is so easy to repeat bad habits and so hard to form good ones? Well, the problem is...

Nothing beats a relaxing vacation, right? Traveling to a different country or town, away from our stressful and busy lives; a moment to have a break, enjoy and discover new places, cultures, and most especially, FOOD! We may be thinking we are on a break during vacation but we don't want our body to take a break from releasing weight. Or at the very least we don't want the stress of gaining back t...

Imagine this scenario… You've been focused on your weight-loss routine - you've been working out and strictly followed  your diet...no cheating at all. Now, you step on that scale. Unfortunately, your weight has not changed a bit. Plateaus can both frustrate and humiliate us. They can bring us down and make us feel absolutely powerless--not a feeling we like to have, right? But on any long-term jo...

The gastric sleeve. Gastric bypass. For many years these surgical procedures have been the option for many people who struggle greatly with weight. Though drastic --opting for these procedures may feel like a last chance to live a healthy life for those suffering with obesity. Many times--people can lose significant amounts of weight very quickly. For some, it's not so quick or they may not lose t...

"Here! Have one, they're my special recipe." … "I got these for you, I know you'll love them!" Food pushers. They exist everywhere: in the office, in our family, in groups of our friends.  So, how do we shift our thinking and speaking so that we can push those food pushers in another direction and away from tempting us with their fattening good intentions? I am so glad you asked. Because in the 63...

The more we understand about the mind-body connection, the more we see that our emotions have power beyond what they seem on the surface. Could it be that they can either create or cure disease? Join me in the 62nd episode of the Thin Thinking Podcast with my guest empowerment strategist, JJ Flizanes, as we dive into this topic and start some powerful, but simple steps towards emotional healing.  ...

My son is learning to drive. It has been a slow and anxiety provoking process! Two weeks ago was a crazy ride. I let him drive to school and on that one trip he almost plowed the side of the house backing out of our driveway and then nearly backed into the garbage truck on the street.  As we were going along he failed to see the fire truck right behind us until it was blaring its horn at us and so...

FERTILITY. WEIGHT. EXERCISE. Have you ever wondered how weight and exercise can affect and impact our fertility? In episode 60 of our Thin Thinking Podcast , I have an insightful interview with Dr. Serena Chen - a professional known for Gynecology, Obstetrics, Reproductive Endocrinology, and Infertility who serves as director of reproductive medicine at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center and the In...

Did you know that most people who struggle with weight lose and gain an average of 250 pounds over their life? We gain, we lose, we gain again. Or does it really have to be that way? I say NO! There is a better way forward, a way that is sustainable and lasting and gives you your power. That is why I am so excited to share with you today's episode 59 of the Thin Thinking podcast is the second inst...

When someone loses weight it is so easy to notice the external changes--but we rarely see the journey from the inside out. For every pound lost there are decisions to be made, stretching past our comfort zone to be done--and inner communications that need tweaking. This month, starting with episode 58 of The Thin Thinking Podcast , I will explore the theme "The Journey of Weight Mastery". I am sta...

Tired of feeling trapped in thinking that has you going around and around in circles about your diet and weight? Our thinking about weight, our expectations and beliefs that are given to us by our family, our culture and the diet industry create a literal trap that we get stuck in and it feels like it's impossible to escape from. So, in episode 57 of the Thin Thinking Podcast , I want to take a lo...

Many people who smoke are very afraid of gaining weight when they stop. After working with smokers for 20 years, I happen to know that this doesn't need to be the case when your mind is in the right place. Many people begin a powerful journey of getting healthier and slimmer when they snuff out their cigarettes or puff their vape for the last time. In episode 56 of Thin Thinking Podcast , my guest...

Did you know that ideal weight maintenance is a mindset that you begin cultivating waaaaaaaay before you reach it? Say what? Yes, siree. Preparing for maintenance: knowing you will get there, being  confident that you can stay there, believing it is possible with all of your being is part of what helps you stay on your weight release trajectory. Otherwise, any attempt at weight loss is like gettin...

"I eat so healthfully...so why am I not losing weight?" I hear this all the time from prospective students and clients. Sugar-free. Fat-free. Gluten-free. It seems like nowadays there is an abundance of healthy- seeming lifestyles and lots of health-food products on the shelves in markets to support us with healthy living and weight management. Yet for healthy options there are out there--why are...

Happy anniversary! Today, we celebrate the first year anniversary of The Thin Thinking Podcast. Woohoo! Thank you for helping me create a place where we can explore both the pain and recovery from the weight struggle and transform the way we communicate with ourselves in this significant area of our lives. I hope that you have learned tools that have helped you thrive on your weight mastery journe...

Focus. Willpower. Determination. These are the things that we have been taught to have successful weight loss. But, did you know that creativity is also a key factor in any long term weight mastery journey? For episode 52 of The Thin Thinking Podcast , we're going to discuss creativity and how being creative is at the heart of weight, business and life mastery with the award-winning contemporary a...

Have you ever noticed that little voice in your head? That devil voice that is responsible for about 98% of the bad food and weight management decisions that derail your best efforts? In episode 51 of Thin Thinking Podcast , we are gonna dive into how the 'license to eat' or the "because" factor can be a big roadblock releasing weight consistently. And we can look at a thin thinking technique that...

How many times in your life have you sat in front of the TV munching away at a big bowl of popcorn --only to look down and find the bowl empty--and to your shock and horror you didn't even really experience it? Did you know that there is someone who actually studies all the different ways we mindlessly overeat? Well there is and over the years--he and his team of research assistants have made some...

Do you have a powerful weight vision that is currently "pulling" you towards your long-term weight goals? So often our pain is pushing us to lose weight but without a vision as our guide we can get lost and quickly succumb and fall off track. Research shows that when people have a vision driven goal that is driving their weight loss they are  more successful in the long-run but also happier in the...

Happy love month. Few days from now, it will be Valentine's Day and we will be seeing a lot of social media posts that talk about relationships and maintaining love with other people. When it comes to the subject of love, we mostly hear about the kind of love that pertains to a feeling towards other people but what about loving yourself? Self love. Self respect. This is the starting point not the...

What kind of drinker are you? A social or occasional drinker? A stress drinker? Or maybe a 5 times a week drinker? Whatever kind of a drinker you may be, have you ever wondered why that end of day drinky poo which was once an occasional treat has become more and more of a habit during COVID? Or have you noticed that that glass of something that you're looking forward to at night is leading to some...