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 Aug 14, 2025
Episode 592: Being Thin & Healthy Now
Thursday Aug 14, 2025
Thursday Aug 14, 2025
What if being thin and healthy didn’t have to wait for some “someday” in the future? In this episode, we break down the mindset shifts, habits, and simple strategies that make it possible to feel lighter, more energized, and in control—starting today.
You’ll learn how to:
Break free from the cycle of diets and restrictions
Make healthy choices that feel natural, not forced
Align your daily routines with the body and energy you want now
Stop waiting for motivation and start creating results today
If you’ve been waiting for the “perfect time” to take control of your health and weight, this episode shows you that the perfect time is now.
Wednesday Aug 13, 2025
Episode 591: Better Reasons To Lose Weight
Wednesday Aug 13, 2025
Wednesday Aug 13, 2025
Most people start their weight loss journey chasing a number on the scale or a smaller pant size — but those reasons aren’t enough to keep you going when life gets busy, stressful, or tempting. In this episode, I’ll show you how to tap into deeper, more powerful motivations that create lasting change. You’ll discover why surface-level goals fade, how to find reasons that truly matter to you, and how connecting to those reasons makes following through almost effortless. If you’ve been stuck in the cycle of starting and stopping, this could be the mindset shift that changes everything.
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.