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
Thursday Oct 02, 2025
Episode 622: Seasonal Challenges For Weight Loss
Thursday Oct 02, 2025
Thursday Oct 02, 2025
Every season brings its own obstacles to weight loss — from summer barbecues to holiday feasts to winter comfort foods. If you don’t plan for them, these challenges can quietly undo your progress.
In this episode, I break down how to navigate the unique struggles each season throws at you. You’ll learn:
The hidden triggers that make certain times of year harder
Simple strategies to stay on track without missing out on the fun
How to turn seasonal routines into opportunities for weight loss instead of setbacks
When you understand the seasonal patterns, you stop being surprised by them — and you start staying consistent all year long.
Wednesday Oct 01, 2025
Episode 621: Using Self Hypnosis To Lose Weight
Wednesday Oct 01, 2025
Wednesday Oct 01, 2025
Most people try to lose weight by forcing themselves to eat less or exercise more. But the real battle is in the mind — and that’s where self-hypnosis comes in.
In this episode, I’ll show you how self-hypnosis can reprogram the way you think, feel, and act around food so weight loss feels natural instead of like a fight. You’ll learn:
How hypnosis helps quiet cravings and emotional eating
A simple way to shift your self-image so healthy choices feel automatic
Why re-training your subconscious makes change effortless (and lasting)
If you’ve ever felt like your willpower keeps running out, this is the missing piece — a tool to align your mind with your goal weight so success happens on near-autopilot.
Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
Episode 620: The Secret To Getting The Fastest Weight Loss Results
Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
Everyone wants fast results — but chasing speed is exactly why most people fail. The real secret? Knowing how to lose weight quickly and in a way that actually lasts.
In this episode, I reveal the counterintuitive truth about rapid results and how to approach them the smart way. You’ll discover:
Why “quick fixes” backfire (and what to do instead)
The hidden factor that determines how fast you can lose weight
How to balance speed with sustainability so the weight actually stays off
If you’ve been stuck in the cycle of all-or-nothing dieting, this conversation will show you the fastest path that doesn’t end in another rebound.
Monday Sep 29, 2025
Episode 619: The Number One Food For Weight Loss
Monday Sep 29, 2025
Monday Sep 29, 2025
Everyone wants to know: What’s the best food for losing weight? The answer might surprise you.
In this episode, I break down the single most powerful food that can make weight loss easier — not because it’s “magic,” but because of how it impacts your hunger, cravings, and habits. You’ll learn:
Why this food keeps you full and satisfied longer
How it helps you naturally cut calories without feeling deprived
The easiest ways to start adding it into your daily meals
Forget gimmicks and fad diets — if you focus on this one food, your weight loss gets simpler, more sustainable, and way more enjoyable.
Friday Sep 26, 2025
Episode 618: Practicing Losing Weight
Friday Sep 26, 2025
Friday Sep 26, 2025
Most people think weight loss is about getting it perfect from day one. The truth? It’s a practice.
In this episode, I’ll show you how to treat weight loss like learning any new skill — something you improve at over time, not something you either succeed or fail at. You’ll discover:
Why “practice reps” are the key to lasting change
How to turn mistakes into momentum instead of guilt
A simple mindset shift that makes every day a win, no matter what happens
When you see weight loss as practice, you stop beating yourself up and start getting better — until living at your goal weight feels second nature.
Thursday Sep 25, 2025
Episode 617: The Power Of Small Changes
Thursday Sep 25, 2025
Thursday Sep 25, 2025
Big results don’t come from massive overhauls — they come from small changes that stick.
In this episode, I show you how the tiniest shifts in your habits and mindset can add up to life-changing weight loss. You’ll learn:
Why small wins are the fastest way to build unstoppable momentum
How to turn one simple change into a chain reaction of success
The secret to making progress feel easy, not overwhelming
If you’ve been waiting for the “perfect plan” before you start, this will prove that small steps — done consistently — are the most powerful strategy of all.
Wednesday Sep 24, 2025
Episode 616: Your Weight Loss Time Frame
Wednesday Sep 24, 2025
Wednesday Sep 24, 2025
One of the biggest mistakes people make with weight loss is setting the wrong timeline. Either they expect results overnight and get frustrated… or they set no real frame at all and drift off track.
In this episode, I break down how to create a time frame that actually works — one that keeps you motivated, realistic, and consistent. You’ll discover:
Why “as fast as possible” always backfires
How to set a timeline that matches your lifestyle (not someone else’s rules)
The mindset shift that makes patience feel powerful, not painful
When you master your weight loss time frame, you stop rushing, stop stalling, and start moving steadily toward your goal weight — for good.
Tuesday Sep 23, 2025
Episode 615: Changing Your Eating Habits
Tuesday Sep 23, 2025
Tuesday Sep 23, 2025
Every diet tells you what to eat — but real change comes from transforming how you eat.
In this episode, I reveal how to break free from old patterns, quiet cravings, and finally feel in control around food. You’ll learn:
Why willpower isn’t the answer (and what actually works)
The hidden triggers driving your eating choices
Simple strategies to rewire your habits so healthy eating feels natural
If you’ve ever felt stuck in the same cycle, this conversation will show you how to make eating changes that last — without the endless struggle.
Monday Sep 22, 2025
Episode 614: A Complete Weight Loss Strategy
Monday Sep 22, 2025
Monday Sep 22, 2025
Most people fail at weight loss because they don’t have a complete plan — just a diet.
In this episode, I lay out the full strategy for lasting weight loss: how to train your mind, structure your eating, and build the habits that make living at your goal weight feel automatic.
You’ll discover:
Why mindset is the missing piece 95% of diets ignore
How to create an eating plan you actually enjoy and can stick to
The simple daily rituals that keep you on track without relying on willpower
This isn’t about another quick fix. It’s about a system you can follow for life — so you stop “starting over” and finally get lasting results.
Friday Sep 19, 2025
Episode 613: You're Going To Overeat Forever
Friday Sep 19, 2025
Friday Sep 19, 2025
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.