Program Yourself Thin Podcast

Episode 613: You're Going To Overeat Forever

Sounds harsh, right? But here’s the truth: you are never going to stop overeating completely — and that’s actually the secret to lasting weight loss.
In this episode, I flip the script on perfectionism and show you why trying to “never overeat again” sets you up to fail. Instead, you’ll learn how to:
Take the shame out of slip-ups so they stop turning into spirals
Build a healthy relationship with food that allows for real life
Create a mindset where one off-plan meal doesn’t undo your progress
When you stop chasing perfection, you unlock freedom — and ironically, that’s when weight loss gets a whole lot easier.

Episode 612: Why You Don't Want To Lose Weight

If you’ve been saying you want to lose weight… but you’re not taking action, there’s a hidden reason why.
This episode gets real about the subconscious fears and secret payoffs that keep you stuck — the part of you that doesn’t actually want to lose weight. It’s not laziness, it’s not lack of discipline — it’s your brain trying to protect you.
You’ll discover:
The hidden “benefits” of staying the same weight (yes, they exist!)
How fear of change, attention, or failure can sabotage you before you start
A mindset shift that dissolves resistance and makes weight loss feel safe
This is the episode that helps you stop fighting yourself — and finally get your whole mind on board with the change you say you want.

Episode 611: Hunger and Weight Loss

Most diets teach you to fear hunger — to fight it, ignore it, or white-knuckle your way through it.But what if hunger isn’t the enemy?
In this episode, we explore how hunger really works, why it’s not a sign of failure, and how learning to work with your hunger can finally make weight loss feel natural.
You’ll discover:
Why ignoring hunger backfires (and leads to overeating later).
How to tell the difference between true physical hunger and emotional cravings.
A simple way to use hunger as a tool to guide your eating — instead of letting it control you.
If you’ve ever felt like hunger is what keeps you stuck, this episode will completely change the way you see it — and put you back in control.

Episode 610: Maximizing Pleasure To Lose Weight

Most diets teach you to fight your cravings — but what if the key to lasting weight loss is actually more pleasure, not less?
In this episode, I’ll show you how to reprogram your brain to get maximum satisfaction from every bite, so you naturally eat less without feeling deprived. You’ll learn:
Why pleasure is the secret weapon for sustainable weight loss
How to slow down and actually enjoy your food (so you need less of it)
A simple mindset shift that makes “junk food” lose its grip on you
If you’ve ever felt stuck in the willpower battle, this episode will help you flip the script — and make losing weight feel good again.

Episode 609: Dealing With Stress Eating

Stress eating isn’t just about food — it’s about how your brain has learned to cope. In this episode, I’ll show you exactly how to break the cycle.
You’ll learn:
Why stress eating isn’t a willpower problem (and what’s really driving it)
How to quickly calm your mind so cravings lose their grip
A simple 60-second mental technique to “redo” your toughest moments and rewire your response
Practical strategies you can use today to handle stress without turning to food
If stress has been sabotaging your weight-loss goals, this episode will help you feel back in control — without restriction, guilt, or white-knuckling it.

Episode 608: Why You're Scared To Be Hungry

Have you ever noticed how quickly hunger can make you panic?How the first twinge of an empty stomach feels like an emergency —as if something is wrong?
In this episode, we dig into why so many of us fear hunger,and how that fear is secretly running your eating habits.You’ll learn why hunger isn’t your enemy,how to tell the difference between true hunger and emotional hunger,and how to rebuild trust with your body so you can eat calmly —without fear, guilt, or losing control.
If you’ve ever grabbed food just to make the hunger go away,this episode will show you how to turn that moment into power.

Episode 607: You Can't Gain (or Lose) Weight

You don’t just “gain” weight.You don’t just “lose” it either.
Weight doesn’t sneak up on you or vanish overnight.It’s a reflection — of what and how you’ve been eating.
In this episode, I break down why this shift matters so much.When you stop thinking of weight as something that happens to youand start seeing it as something you create with your choices,you take your power back.
No more mystery.No more fear of the scale.Just clarity — and a way forward you can trust.

Episode 606: Stop Doubting Yourself and Lose Weight

If you’ve ever thought, “I can’t do this”… this episode is for you.
Doubt is the hidden weight that keeps you stuck. It whispers that you’ll fail again, that you don’t have enough willpower, that lasting change just isn’t possible for you. But here’s the truth: doubt is not a fact—it’s a habit of thinking. And once you break it, your whole weight-loss journey shifts.
In this episode, I’ll show you how to:
Recognize the lies doubt has been feeding you.
Reprogram your mind so confidence becomes your default.
Step into a version of yourself who knows—without question—that success is inevitable.
Stop letting doubt run the show. You already have what it takes to succeed. This is where you prove it to yourself.

Episode 605: Emotions That Make You Lose Weight

Most people think weight loss is all about food and exercise — but the truth is, your emotions drive more of your results than your meal plan ever could. In this episode, Jim Katsoulis reveals how feelings like hope, confidence, and self-compassion can actually rewire your habits and make healthy choices feel natural.
You’ll discover:
The surprising emotions that help you stay consistent (without willpower battles)
How to shift from stress and frustration into feelings that fuel real progress
Simple ways to “program” your emotional state so weight loss happens almost automatically
If you’ve ever felt trapped in cycles of dieting and disappointment, this episode will show you how the right emotions can become your greatest weight-loss tool.

Episode 604: Stages of Learning For Weight Loss

Losing weight isn’t just about food — it’s about learning new skills. And like any skill, there are stages you move through before it becomes second nature.
In this episode, I’ll walk you through the four stages of learning for weight loss — from conscious incompetence (realizing what’s not working) all the way to unconscious competence (where healthy choices feel automatic).
You’ll discover:
Why frustration in the early stages is actually a sign of progress
How to avoid the “trap” that keeps most people stuck in the middle
What it feels like when your new habits finally “click”
How to move through each stage faster so weight loss feels easier
If you’ve ever wondered why change feels hard at first — or why you keep slipping back into old patterns — this episode will give you the clarity and confidence to stay with it until it becomes effortless.