Have you ever noticed that when your stress is high, everything feels off? Your hunger cues, your digestion, your energy… even the way you talk to yourself?

There's a reason for that — and it's not because you're doing anything wrong.

In this week's Thin Thinking Podcast episode, I sat down with PTSD expert Joanne Williams for a powerful conversation about what happens when the brain gets stuck on high alert. When our nervous system is constantly bracing for impact, it affects everything from our gut health to our emotional eating patterns — often leaving us with shame, self-blame, and the feeling that we can't trust our own bodies.

If you've ever wondered why you turn to food when stress is high, or why your body sometimes feels like it's working against you, this episode brings both clarity and compassion — plus practical tools you can use right away.

So take a deep breath… and come on in.

In This Episode, You'll Also Learn…

• The 4–8 Breathing Technique — a simple, science-backed way to calm your system in the moment.
• A rapid vagus nerve reset you can use anytime stress spikes.
• Joanne's "Three Brains" framework — gut, heart, and head — and how it helps move you out of reactivity and into conscious choice.

Links Mentioned in the Episode:

• Joanne's Email
• Joanne's Podcast Channel
• Schedule a FREE Focused Call with Joanne here
• Joanne's Website
• Joanne's Facebook
• Joanne's Instagram
• Joanne's Linkedin
• Joanne's Alignable
• Joanne's Tiktok
• Joanne's Youtube
• Join my FREE Online Masterclass: BREAKING FREE: Mastering Your Mindset for Lasting Weight Release

• Join my FREE Masterclass: "How to Stop the "Start Over Tomorrow" Weight Struggle Cycle and Begin Releasing Weight for Good."

• Sign up for the FREE HYPNOSIS DOWNLOAD : Shift Out of Sugar Cravings

• My book, From Fat to Thin Thinking: Unlock Your Mind for Permanent Weight Loss (Includes a 30-day hypnosis process.)

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There is something so magical about baking during the holidays. Even if we barely touch an oven the rest of the year, somehow December arrives and suddenly we're whipping up cookies, breads, pies, and all the nostalgic treats that make the season feel whole.
For many of us, baking is connection—time with friends, time with family, or simply the joy of creating something delicious for people we love.

Inside, I'm sharing my very best slimming baking strategies—the ones that let you enjoy the traditions, the scents, the flavors, and the fun… without letting your holiday treats raise your weight along with the dough.

So grab your rolling pin, preheat that oven, and come join me for this festive, no-regret episode.

Come on in!

Sign up for FREE to my Curb Your Cravings Hypnosis Session here

In This Episode, You'll Also Learn…

• How mentally preparing before you bake—by fueling your body, setting boundaries, and deciding your plan—completely changes how you experience holiday treats and whether you stay aligned with your goals.
• How shifting your attention from "I must avoid everything" to "I'm creating joy, connection, and intention" helps you stay mindful, enjoy the smells and memories, and stay in control even when sugar and nostalgia are everywhere.
• A guided holiday-baking mindset reset that helps you slow down, savor intentionally, use the power of smell over taste, avoid the all-or-nothing trap, and choose self-connection so you can enjoy the holidays without the weight gain or guilt

Links Mentioned in the Episode:

• Join my FREE Online Masterclass: BREAKING FREE: Mastering Your Mindset for Lasting Weight Release

• Join my FREE Masterclass: "How to Stop the "Start Over Tomorrow" Weight Struggle Cycle and Begin Releasing Weight for Good."

• Sign up for the FREE HYPNOSIS DOWNLOAD : Shift Out of Sugar Cravings

• My book, From Fat to Thin Thinking: Unlock Your Mind for Permanent Weight Loss (Includes a 30-day hypnosis process.)

• What would you love to hear about on the podcast? Click here and let me know

• Subscribe to the email list so that you never miss an episode!

• Get more thin thinking tools and strategies

Happy Thanksgiving!

Let's be honest for a moment…
This weekend is basically the Olympics of old family patterns, emotional eating triggers, and conversations you definitely did not sign up for—sprinkled, of course, with a little gratitude.

So I thought: What better time to share something powerful I brought home from Tony Robbins' Unleash the Power Within last month?

If Tony can get people walking on fire (yes, including me!), then surely we can get through Thanksgiving without diving headfirst into the stuffing bowl.

In this week's podcast episode, I'm breaking down one of the simplest yet most transformative reminders Tony shared during UPW. It's something you're already doing moment by moment, whether you realize it or not:

your day, your mood, your body, your choices… and ultimately, how you feel inside your own skin.**

These three decisions influence whether you end the day feeling aligned and powerful—or frazzled and frustrated.

In the episode, I walk you through Tony's "Three Decisions," and then, because I love you and I want you to have the calmest, most grounded, gratitude-filled holiday possible…
I guide you through a special Thanksgiving version.

Think of it as emotional Spanx—
It holds you together and smooths everything out.

This is your chance to shift your focus, choose better meaning, and take actions that support you feeling like the healthiest, happiest version of yourself… even in the middle of holiday chaos.

So take a deep breath.
Drop your shoulders.
Release the neck tension you've already built up just thinking about Thursday…

And come on in.

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And if you want some more healthy Thanksgiving tips, check out my previous Thanksgiving episode here!

In This Episode, You'll Also Learn…

• How the three decisions you make moment-by-moment—about focus, meaning, and action—completely determine how you experience your day and whether you feel aligned and powerful.

• How to shift your focus from what's missing or broken to what's working and what you can control, especially during high-stress holiday gatherings.

• A guided Thanksgiving meditation to help you choose empowering meanings, set clear intentions, and show up as your highest self this weekend.

Links Mentioned in the Episode:

• Join my FREE Online Masterclass: BREAKING FREE: Mastering Your Mindset for Lasting Weight Release

• Join my FREE Masterclass: "How to Stop the "Start Over Tomorrow" Weight Struggle Cycle and Begin Releasing Weight for Good."

• Sign up for the FREE HYPNOSIS DOWNLOAD : Shift Out of Sugar Cravings

• My book, From Fat to Thin Thinking: Unlock Your Mind for Permanent Weight Loss (Includes a 30-day hypnosis process.)

• What would you love to hear about on the podcast? Click here and let me know

• Subscribe to the email list so that you never miss an episode!

• Get more thin thinking tools and strategies

So many people in our Thin Thinking community aren't just navigating weight, food, and mindset… they're also carrying quiet anxiety under the surface. And as the holidays approach—with the social events, family expectations, food everywhere, and the pressure to be "on"—that anxiety can really kick into high gear.

That's why I am so excited about this week's Thin Thinking Podcast episode with Brad Robinson, creator of the Anxiety Project Podcast.

Brad and I dive into the kind of practical, grounded tools you can start using immediately—perfect for this season when your nervous system may feel a little extra tender.

It's an empowering, compassionate conversation that I know will support you—especially as we head into a season that can feel overwhelming for even the calmest among us.

I hope you'll tune in, take what resonates, and feel a little more grounded, confident, and supported as you move through the holidays.

Come on in!

Check Brad's Website here and The Anxiety Project Podcast here

In This Episode, You'll Also Learn…

• How to prepare your mind before social events so you feel steadier walking in.
• How to gently face your "dragons" instead of avoiding or numbing.
• Simple habit and routine shifts that calm your mind and create more order.
• Why social anxiety often leads to emotional eating (and what to do instead).

Links Mentioned in the Episode:

• Listen to the Special Podcast on Social Anxiety: The Heart of Social Anxiety

• Join my FREE Online Masterclass: BREAKING FREE: Mastering Your Mindset for Lasting Weight Release

• Join my FREE Masterclass: "How to Stop the "Start Over Tomorrow" Weight Struggle Cycle and Begin Releasing Weight for Good."

• Sign up for the FREE HYPNOSIS DOWNLOAD : Shift Out of Sugar Cravings

• My book, From Fat to Thin Thinking: Unlock Your Mind for Permanent Weight Loss (Includes a 30-day hypnosis process.)

• What would you love to hear about on the podcast? Click here and let me know

• Subscribe to the email list so that you never miss an episode!

• Get more thin thinking tools and strategies

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 her through forests, along coastlines, and into the tender terrain of losing her sister. The result is Wild Things: A Geography of Grief, a breathtaking collection of letters that reads like both a love story and a survival guide.

In this episode, Barbara shows us that healing doesn't always arrive with dramatic breakthroughs. Sometimes it shows up in the rhythm of your strides, the feel of wind on your face, or the simple act of putting one foot in front of the other when the heart feels heavy.

If you've ever found yourself in a season where life asks you to let go, to begin again, or to navigate a loss with no clear map — consider this your invitation.

Let's step into the wild and see what it has to teach us.

Come on in.

Check out this amazing book!

Wild Things: A Geography of Grief by Barbara Wansbrough

In This Episode, You'll Also Learn…

• How walking can gently re-pattern grief in the body, creating space for clarity, calm, and emotional release.

• Why small, intentional rituals can soothe the soul more effectively than food, distraction, or "pushing through."

• How embracing the "wild" parts of grief can lead to unexpected strength, softness, and a deeper sense of belonging in your own life.

Links Mentioned in the Episode:

• Check out this amazing book!

• Join my FREE Online Masterclass: BREAKING FREE: Mastering Your Mindset for Lasting Weight Release

• Join my FREE Masterclass: "How to Stop the "Start Over Tomorrow" Weight Struggle Cycle and Begin Releasing Weight for Good."

• Sign up for the FREE HYPNOSIS DOWNLOAD : Shift Out of Sugar Cravings

• My book, From Fat to Thin Thinking: Unlock Your Mind for Permanent Weight Loss (Includes a 30-day hypnosis process.)

• What would you love to hear about on the podcast? Click here and let me know

• Subscribe to the email list so that you never miss an episode!

• Get more thin thinking tools and strategies

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 and hypnosis, Marie began making simple mental and habit shifts: a quick meditation in the car after work, long ocean walks with her husband, and small daily choices that brought her back to herself. The weight came off, the food noise softened, and her energy returned.

And then she celebrated in the most unforgettable way—by paragliding over the Dolomites in Italy, soaring into a new chapter with a lighter body and a freer mind.

This week's episode, it isn't just about weight loss—it's about freedom, joy, and the confidence to say yes to the life waiting for you. Whether that means a peaceful holiday season, a daily walk, or your own version of flying above the Alps, Marie's story will show you what's possible when you stop "starting over" and start shifting for good.

Tune in now to this empowering episode!

Come on in!

FREE MASTERCLASS!

How to Stop The "Start Over Tomorrow" Weight Struggle Cycle and Start Releasing Weight For Good

In This Episode, You'll Also Learn…

• Why breaking free from trigger foods begins with understanding how your brain is wired — not relying on more willpower or restriction.

• The mindset shifts that helped Marie move from self-doubt to confidence, opening the door to big dreams.

• How tuning into your whole mind—not just "trying harder"—creates lasting Weight Mastery and freedom you can feel every day.

Links Mentioned in the Episode:

• Join my FREE Online Masterclass: BREAKING FREE: Mastering Your Mindset for Lasting Weight Release

• Join my FREE Masterclass: "How to Stop the "Start Over Tomorrow" Weight Struggle Cycle and Begin Releasing Weight for Good."

• Sign up for the FREE HYPNOSIS DOWNLOAD : Shift Out of Sugar Cravings

• My book, From Fat to Thin Thinking: Unlock Your Mind for Permanent Weight Loss (Includes a 30-day hypnosis process.)

• What would you love to hear about on the podcast? Click here and let me know

• Subscribe to the email list so that you never miss an episode!

• Get more thin thinking tools and strategies

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 putting on our mental witch hats and brewing up some powerful mindset magic to help you break free from your trigger foods before they haunt you all the way to January 1st.

So grab your cauldron of sparkling water, pull up a pumpkin, and get ready to turn fear, guilt, and cravings into confidence and control.

It's time to lift the candy curse once and for all.

Tune in to the latest episode now.

Come on in!

Get your FREE Hypnosis Session "Curb Your Sugar Cravings" here!

In This Episode, You'll Also Learn…

• Why breaking free from trigger foods begins with understanding how your brain is wired — not relying on more willpower or restriction.

• How I reframed years of sugar struggles and emotional eating into self-awareness, stimulus control, and lasting food freedom.

  How simple mindset shifts — like saying "I'm candy-corn free" instead of "I can't have candy" — help reclaim power, peace, and balance around food.

Links Mentioned in the Episode:

• Join my FREE Online Masterclass: BREAKING FREE: Mastering Your Mindset for Lasting Weight Release

• Join my FREE Masterclass: "How to Stop the "Start Over Tomorrow" Weight Struggle Cycle and Begin Releasing Weight for Good."

• Sign up for the FREE HYPNOSIS DOWNLOAD : Shift Out of Sugar Cravings

• My book, From Fat to Thin Thinking: Unlock Your Mind for Permanent Weight Loss (Includes a 30-day hypnosis process.)

• What would you love to hear about on the podcast? Click here and let me know

• Subscribe to the email list so that you never miss an episode!

• Get more thin thinking tools and strategies

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 chance that a deeper part of you hasn't yet granted permission to fully go for long-term success.

In this week's episode of The Thin Thinking Podcast, we're diving into the 10 fundamental self-permissions that can shift you out of diet mentality and struggle — and into lasting Weight Mastery.

These are the same inner agreements that helped me move from years of yo-yo dieting to 30 years of stable weight release — and the same ones my clients use to finally get off the hamster wheel for good.

It's time to stop waiting for someone else's approval — and give yourself permission to succeed.

Tune in now to this empowering episode!

Come on in!

FREE MASTERCLASS with Weight Release Hypnosis!

How to Stop The "Start Over Tomorrow" Weight Struggle Cycle and Start Releasing Weight For Good

Break through the subconscious roadblocks that keep you struggling.

In This Episode, You'll Also Learn…

• Why breaking free from the "start-over cycle" begins with granting yourself permission — not another diet plan.
• How I reframed perfectionism, guilt, and fear into self-trust, resilience, and self-care on her own 30-year journey.
• How small mindset shifts — like embracing mistakes and celebrating progress — lead to lasting transformation.

Links Mentioned in the Episode:

• Join my FREE Online Masterclass: BREAKING FREE: Mastering Your Mindset for Lasting Weight Release

• Join my FREE Masterclass: "How to Stop the "Start Over Tomorrow" Weight Struggle Cycle and Begin Releasing Weight for Good."

• Sign up for the FREE HYPNOSIS DOWNLOAD : Shift Out of Sugar Cravings

• My book, From Fat to Thin Thinking: Unlock Your Mind for Permanent Weight Loss (Includes a 30-day hypnosis process.)

• What would you love to hear about on the podcast? Click here and let me know

• Subscribe to the email list so that you never miss an episode!

• Get more thin thinking tools and strategies