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
Tuesday Aug 12, 2025
Episode 590: Believing You Can Lose Weight
Tuesday Aug 12, 2025
Tuesday Aug 12, 2025
If you don’t truly believe you can lose weight, every plan, diet, and workout will feel like an uphill battle. In this episode, I’ll share how to shift your inner dialogue, dismantle the doubts that have held you back, and build unshakable confidence in your ability to succeed. You’ll discover why belief isn’t just “positive thinking” — it’s the mental foundation that makes every healthy choice easier, more consistent, and more automatic. By the end, you’ll have practical tools to start seeing yourself as the person who can — and will — reach and live at your goal weight.
Monday Aug 11, 2025
Episode 389: Recovering From Vacation
Monday Aug 11, 2025
Monday Aug 11, 2025
Vacations are for relaxing, indulging, and stepping out of your normal routine — but that doesn’t mean they have to undo your progress. In this episode, I’ll show you how to get back on track without guilt, panic, or that “I blew it” mindset. You’ll learn how to reset your eating habits, re-engage your healthy routines, and use the post-vacation momentum to make the week ahead your best yet. Whether you gained a little, maintained, or even lost, you’ll walk away with a clear plan to bounce back quickly — and confidently.
Friday Aug 01, 2025
Episode 388: Losing Weight On Vacation
Friday Aug 01, 2025
Friday Aug 01, 2025
Here’s the truth: You don’t have to lose weight on vacation.In fact, sometimes gaining a little weight — without guilt, without stress — is exactly what your mind and body need.
In this episode, we talk about how to approach vacation with a calm, confident mindset that allows you to enjoy yourself fully without losing control. You’ll learn how to eat with intention, relax without spiraling, and get back on track easily when you return — no shame, no punishment, no starting over.
You’ll discover:
Why a few extra pounds on vacation isn’t a problem
How to avoid the “all-or-nothing” vacation trap
The mindset that lets you enjoy food and feel good in your body
How to bounce back with ease and stay connected to your goal
This isn’t about perfection. It’s about peace — with food, with your body, and with your life.
Thursday Jul 31, 2025
Episode 387: Changing How You Feel About Unhealthy Food
Thursday Jul 31, 2025
Thursday Jul 31, 2025
What if cravings didn’t control you anymore?In this episode, we explore how to change the way you emotionally relate to unhealthy food — so it stops feeling irresistible and starts feeling optional.
You’ll learn how to:
Uncover the subconscious associations driving your cravings
Shift your emotional connection to processed, trigger foods
Create new patterns that make healthy choices feel natural
Rewire your brain using simple mindset and hypnosis tools
This isn’t about restriction — it’s about freedom.The moment unhealthy food loses its grip on you… everything gets easier.
Tuesday Jul 29, 2025
Episode 586: Learning Lessons From Overeating
Tuesday Jul 29, 2025
Tuesday Jul 29, 2025
Overeating doesn’t mean you’ve failed — it means you’ve got something to learn.
In this episode, we reframe those “off-track” moments and explore how to turn them into powerful insight. Instead of spiraling into guilt or starting over on Monday, you’ll learn how to respond with awareness, compassion, and strategy.
You’ll discover:
Why overeating is often a signal, not a setback
How to extract the real lesson from any slip-up
A simple mindset shift to bounce back fast — without shame
How your goal-weight self would handle the same moment
This episode will help you stop fearing mistakes — and start using them to grow stronger, more aware, and more in control.
Wednesday Jul 23, 2025
Episode 585: Manifesting Your Goal Weight
Wednesday Jul 23, 2025
Wednesday Jul 23, 2025
You don’t reach your goal weight by just changing your body — you get there by changing how you see yourself.
In this episode, we explore what it really means to manifest your goal weight — not through wishful thinking, but by aligning your mindset, habits, and self-image with the version of you who already lives at that weight.
You’ll learn how to:
Shift from chasing weight loss to embodying it
Reprogram your subconscious beliefs about food, your body, and your identity
Use simple daily practices to tune your mind to your goal
Stop sabotaging yourself and start showing up as the you you’re becoming
This isn’t about magic — it’s about mindset. And when you start thinking like your goal-weight self, the weight starts taking care of itself.
Tuesday Jul 22, 2025
Episode 584: Lifestyle Habits That Make You Lose Weight
Tuesday Jul 22, 2025
Tuesday Jul 22, 2025
Weight loss isn’t just about what you eat — it’s about how you live.
In this episode, we dive into the simple lifestyle habits that naturally support weight loss without relying on willpower or strict rules. These aren’t extreme changes — they’re small, sustainable shifts that rewire how you think, feel, and act around food.
You’ll learn how to:
Make your environment work for you, not against you
Use your mornings and evenings to anchor success
Build routines that keep you consistent — even on tough days
Replace the “all-or-nothing” mindset with habits that actually last
If you’re tired of white-knuckling your way through diets, this episode will show you how to make weight loss easier by designing a lifestyle that pulls you toward your goal — instead of pushing against it.
Friday Jul 18, 2025
Episode 583: Bouncing Back From Mistakes
Friday Jul 18, 2025
Friday Jul 18, 2025
Slip-ups are part of the journey — it’s how you respond that defines your success. In this episode, we break down how to bounce back quickly after a mistake without spiraling into guilt, shame, or the "what the hell" effect. You'll learn how to shift your mindset, extract the lesson, and get right back on track with clarity and confidence. This is the skill that separates people who live at their goal weight from those who stay stuck.
Thursday Jul 17, 2025
Episode 582: Getting Fired Up To Lose Weight
Thursday Jul 17, 2025
Thursday Jul 17, 2025
If your motivation’s been feeling flat… this episode is your spark.
We’re diving into how to reignite your energy, clarify your “why,” and tap into the deeper drive that makes weight loss feel exciting — not exhausting.
You’ll learn:
The real reason most people lose steam (and how to fix it)
How to shift from pressure to purpose
Simple ways to reconnect with the version of you who’s already living at your goal weight
A mindset ritual to light that internal fire — and keep it burning
Whether you're just starting or getting back on track, this is your reset button. Let’s go.
Wednesday Jul 16, 2025
Episode 581: Practicing Losing Weight
Wednesday Jul 16, 2025
Wednesday Jul 16, 2025
What if weight loss isn’t something you achieve… but something you practice?
In this episode, we flip the script on the traditional “all or nothing” mindset and explore what it really means to practice losing weight — just like you'd practice an instrument, a sport, or a new skill.
You’ll discover:
Why “messing up” isn’t failure — it’s feedback
How to stop expecting perfection and start building momentum
The real power of repetition, reflection, and adjustment
How practicing weight loss leads to living at your goal weight
This episode is a mindset shift — from pressure to progress, from perfection to practice.
Because lasting change isn’t about doing it right once… it’s about showing up again and again, getting a little better every day.