Program Yourself Thin Podcast
Tired of diets? Obsessed with your weight, but not losing any? Let me show you how to transform your body by transforming your mind. This is an ”inside-out” approach to mastering your weight and health for the rest of your life. My name is Jim Katsoulis. I’m a Master Hypnotist, Neuro-Linguistic Programming Trainer and Creator of the Program Yourself Method, which I used to drop 50 pounds (and keep off for 29 years). ➜ FREE Custom Weight Loss Hypnosis Session 👇 https://ProgramYourselfThin.com/hypno
Episodes
Wednesday May 14, 2025
Episode 346: Managing Your Energy To Lose Weight
Wednesday May 14, 2025
Wednesday May 14, 2025
You don’t need more willpower — you need better energy management.
In this episode, I’ll show you why your energy levels are the hidden driver behind your eating choices, motivation, and follow-through. When your energy’s low, everything feels harder. When it’s steady, weight loss becomes way easier to stick with.
You’ll learn how to protect your energy, recharge it, and use it to make better decisions — without burning yourself out.
If you’ve ever felt like you know what to do but just can’t get yourself to do it, this is the episode that connects the dots.
Tuesday May 13, 2025
Episode 345: Rituals That Make You Thin
Tuesday May 13, 2025
Tuesday May 13, 2025
Losing weight doesn’t come from one big decision — it comes from what you do on repeat.
In this episode, I break down the simple daily rituals that quietly rewire your brain, reshape your habits, and shift you into the mindset of someone who lives at their goal weight.
These aren't rules. They’re not hacks. They’re the behaviors that create real, lasting change — because they run in the background and make everything feel easier.
If you’ve been stuck in all-or-nothing mode, this is your roadmap out.
Tune in and start building rituals that make weight loss automatic.
Thursday May 08, 2025
Episode 344: How Clean Eating Makes You Thin
Thursday May 08, 2025
Thursday May 08, 2025
Clean eating isn’t about being perfect — it’s about eating in a way that actually works with your body.
In this episode, I break down what clean foods really are, why they keep you full and satisfied, and how they naturally help you lose weight without counting, obsessing, or feeling restricted.
You’ll learn how clean foods reduce cravings, stabilize your energy, and make it easier to eat less without even trying.
If you’ve ever wondered what “eating clean” really means — and how to make it simple and sustainable — this episode lays it out.
Wednesday May 07, 2025
Episode 343: Why You Can't Stick To Your Diet
Wednesday May 07, 2025
Wednesday May 07, 2025
It’s not about willpower. It’s not that you’re broken.You’re just stuck in a cycle that was designed to fail.
In this episode, I break down the real reasons diets don’t stick — and what to do instead.You’ll learn why short-term rules lead to long-term rebellion, how your subconscious is driving your eating habits, and what it actually takes to create lasting change.
If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Why can’t I just follow the plan?” — this episode will give you the answer.And more importantly, the way out.
Tuesday May 06, 2025
Episode 342: How To Strategically Improve Your Eating
Tuesday May 06, 2025
Tuesday May 06, 2025
You don’t need another diet. You need a strategy.
In this episode, I’ll show you how to improve the way you eat without overhauling your entire life. We’ll talk about the simple mindset shift that makes change easier, how to stop relying on willpower, and why the key to lasting results is upgrading your eating one move at a time.
If you’re tired of starting over and ready to start building something that actually lasts — this one’s for you.
Monday May 05, 2025
Episode 341: Getting More Pleasure Out Of Food
Monday May 05, 2025
Monday May 05, 2025
You’ve been taught that if you want to lose weight, you have to give up pleasure. But what if the real problem isn’t too much pleasure from food — it’s not getting enough?
In this episode, we talk about how to shift from mindless, quick-hit eating to slow, intentional experiences that actually satisfy you — physically and emotionally. You'll learn how to retrain your brain to get more enjoyment from fewer calories, and how real pleasure can actually reduce cravings and overeating.
If you want to feel more in control while still loving what you eat, this one’s for you.
Thursday May 01, 2025
Episode 340: The Diet Hamster Wheel
Thursday May 01, 2025
Thursday May 01, 2025
Ever feel like you’re doing everything right… but still going nowhere?
That’s the Diet Hamster Wheel — running hard, staying stuck, and wondering what’s wrong with you.
In this episode, I break down why traditional dieting keeps you trapped in the same frustrating loop — and how to finally step off.
You’ll learn:
The hidden mental patterns that keep you cycling through the same mistakes
Why more willpower isn’t the answer (and never was)
What actually creates real, lasting weight loss — without burnout
If you're tired of the endless start-over cycle, this episode will show you the way out.
👉 It's time to stop running in circles — and start moving forward for real.
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
Episode 339: Using A Flow State To Lose Weight
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
What if losing weight didn’t have to feel like a constant battle?
In this episode, we explore how tapping into a flow state can transform your weight loss journey. Discover how aligning your mind and body can make healthy habits feel more natural and less forced.
We’ll discuss:
What a flow state is and how it relates to weight loss
Techniques to enter and maintain flow during your daily routines
How being in flow can reduce stress and improve decision-making
If you’re tired of white-knuckling your way through diets and workouts, this episode offers a refreshing perspective. Learn how to make weight loss feel less like a chore and more like a natural part of your life.
Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
Episode 338: The Most Important Habit For Weight Loss
Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
If you had to bet everything on one habit for weight loss success... what would it be?
In today’s episode, I’m cutting through all the noise — diets, workouts, apps, hacks — and giving you the real answer.
Because there’s one habit that matters more than anything else.And no, it’s not counting calories or crushing yourself at the gym.It’s way deeper — and way more powerful.
I’ll show you why mastering this one habit makes weight loss feel easier, more natural, and actually sustainable.And why ignoring it keeps you stuck no matter what plan you’re on.
If you feel like you’ve been spinning your wheels or sabotaging yourself without knowing why, this is the episode you can’t afford to miss.
Monday Apr 28, 2025
Episode 337: Getting 1% Better Today
Monday Apr 28, 2025
Monday Apr 28, 2025
You don’t need to overhaul your whole life to lose weight — you just need to get a little better today. That’s it.
In this episode, I’m breaking down the 1% Rule — how small, simple improvements can completely transform your body, mindset, and habits faster than any extreme plan ever could.
We’ll talk about why perfection is killing your progress, how to spot the tiny wins that actually move the needle, and how to stack those wins until weight loss feels automatic.
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or like you're "starting over" every week — this is your way out.
Forget all-or-nothing. Let’s focus on all-or-something… and make today the day you get 1% better.
Because those small shifts?They turn into big results.
Tune in and let’s get to work.





