Episode 4 - Food as a reward

In this episode of the Slim Thinking Podcast Sam interviews Mel Kenyon, Therapist and Trainer, all about happiness, how our brains function, and techniques for changing unconscious patterns and programmes. They delve into topics including, understanding food habits, dealing with emotions, and discussing the best methods for achieving and maintaining happiness.  Mel also shares insights into her Happy Me app, designed to help people track their moods and cultivate positive habits. 00:00 Introduction: Meet Mel Kenyon 00:09 The Happiness Journey 01:00 Understanding the Brain 01:41 Connecting Brain and Body 05:40 Patterns and Programmes 03:38 Emotions and Food 25:00 Handling Emotional Dysregulation 31:13 Tips for Regulating Emotions 35:11 The Role of Discomfort in Growth 26:03 Guiding the Next Generation 28:11 Overcoming Shock and Trauma 53:28 Introducing the Happy Me App

How to Retrain Your Brain to Think SlimThis episode offers an in-depth guide on how to retrain your brain for weight loss and build a healthy relationship with food.  Sam shares the key areas, such as choosing the right foods, incorporating movement, and most importantly fostering a supportive mindset, that are crucial to building a new relationship with food. The episode also introduces techniques like subconscious remodelling through audio programmes and conscious habit formation to help listeners achieve sustainable results. 00:00 Introduction 00:28 Three Key Areas 02:37 Subconscious Remodelling 04:41 Conscious Habit Formation 08:50 No Shame, No Guilt 12:01 Conclusion

Slim Thinking Podcast - Holly's JourneyIn this episode of the Slim Thinking Podcast we are joined by Holly, a client and friend, who shares her incredible journey with her weight loss, mindset shifts and lifestyle changes as a result of working with Slim Thinking. Holly discusses her previous struggles with her weight, emotional eating and her old unsupportive mindset, and how through hypnotherapy and mindful eating things have completely turned around for her. The episode dives deep into Holly's experiences, and highlights the significant changes she has made. 00:00 Introduction to Holly's Journey 00:36 Struggles with Weight and Lifestyle 02:15 Initial Steps and Early Success 05:45 Mindset Shifts and Diet Changes 14:55 Emotional Eating and Childhood Influences 16:24 Practical Changes and Realisations  25:15 Conclusion and Future Goals

In this episode, Sam explores the concept of the food blueprint, which shapes our eating habits and influences our daily choices. Sam discusses the challenges parents face when teaching children about food and delves into the concepts of food as a reward and how subconscious associations with food are formed.  She discusses how the blueprint shows up, why, and where it begins and shares an example for one of her clients, and gives you some tips on how to change your own food blueprint. 00:00 Introduction to Food Blueprint 00:50 What is a Food Blueprint? 01:52 Influence of Early Life Experience 03:13 Examples from Clients and Personal Experiences 03:09 Impact of Early Food Messages 05:55 Subconscious Mind and Food Patterns 11:30 Practical Tips to Change Food Blueprint 13:41 Awareness and Application of New Beliefs 15:02 Conclusion and Call to Action

In this inspiring interview, Michele shares her profound transformation with Slim Thinking, resulting in better health and greater happiness. She shares openly the challenges she has faced, including struggles with her weight, mindset and menopause. Michele also talks about the significant life changes she has made, and sustained, since joining the 'Hello New You' programme last year. She shares her experience of hypnotherapy and how after years of yoyo dieting, she was open to exploring it, and it has been the key to unlocking changes in her mindset and behaviours. www.slim-thinking.com/HNY 00:00 Introduction 01:02 Background and Family Life 02:05 Joining 'Hello New You' 02:25 Dieting Challenges and Experiences 04:32 Behavioural Struggles with Food 05:41 Emotional Impact of Dieting 07:04 Experience with Hypnotherapy 07:48 Transformation and Success 11:28 Impact of Running and Yoga

In this episode of the Slim Thinking Podcast, host Sam Collins explores why we perceive food as a reward, and how this cultural and psychological conditioning can sabotage how we feel and impact our weight control efforts. Sam discusses the deep-rooted link between food and pleasure and shares personal anecdotes and strategies to shift this mindset.  The episode highlights practical steps to break free from the food-reward cycle, such as shifting focus, increasing awareness, finding alternative rewards, and creating a supportive environment.  Join Sam in this week's episode as she provides insights and actionable advice to foster a healthier relationship with food. 00:00 Introduction to Food as a Reward 00:27 Cultural Conditioning and Brain Chemistry 01:38 The Irony of Rewarding with Restrictions 02:01 Breaking the Cycle: Shifting Mindsets 02:44 Personal Story: Tea and Biscuits 04:04 Understanding Dopamine 05:03 Implementing New Habits 05:56 Reframing Food as Fuel 07:48 Awareness and Pleasure Decisions 11:26 Finding Alternative Rewards 12:23 Supportive Environments 14:25 Recap 15:48 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Episode 3 - Emotional Eating. In this episode, Sam discusses strategies to break free from emotional eating and foster a healthier relationship with food. Emphasising the importance of patience, self-kindness, and recognising that healing is not linear. Learn how to nurture your mind, and body to overcome emotional eating 00:00 Introduction Implementing these steps into your daily life, how can you break free... 13:56 The Journey of Healing takes time and patience. So be kind to yourself... 14:09 Overcoming Obstacles Being true to ourselves and continuing to nurture.

Exploring the concept of Slim Thinking, understanding the subconscious mind, and introducing hacks for reprogramming mindsets around food and weight control. 00:00 Introduction to Slim Thinking 00:15 Challenges in Health and Wellness Industry 00:26 Speaker Introduction and Background 01:48 The Importance of Mindset in Success 04:15 Childhood Obesity and Subconscious Conditioning 11:09 Understanding Conflict in Behaviour 14:49 Hypnosis and Mind Reprogramming 15:18 The Golden Statement of Slim Thinking

In this episode of the Slim Thinking Podcast, hosted by clinical hypnotherapist and mindset coach Sam Collins, we delve deep into the frustrating cycle of dieting. Sam provides a relatable client story and shares key insights into why diets often fail. She introduces the concept of the dieting loop, outlines its five steps, and offers practical advice on how to build sustainable, healthy habits through awareness, acceptance, and action. 00:00 Introduction 80 percent of weight loss actually starts within our mind.... 00:45 Host IntroductionWelcome back to the conversation here on the Slim Thinking Podcast.... 01:11 Understanding the Dieting Cycleit's the dieting loop. Now, I've got a relatable client story ... 03:09 Step 1: Starting the Diet - Step one is where we start the diet.... 03:47 Step 2: Progress - And then we move on to step two, and step two is a lovely place to be... 04:07 Step 3: Triggers - this is where something happens. Life happens... 05:12 Step 4: Back to Normal Behaviours - when we leave step three, we go into what I call step four, back to normal behaviours... 06:10 Step 5: Painful Realisation 06:58 Building a New Normal 09:18 Client Story - SarahI have this wonderful client, Sarah, who is a mother of two... 15:05 Three Steps to a Healthy Relationship with FoodI truly believe is one degree at a time.... 21:26 Conclusion

This podcast trailer introduces the Slim Thinking Podcast hosted by Sam Collins, focusing on weight control through mindset and sustainable lifestyle changes. 00:00 Introduction 00:36 About the Host 01:06 Weight Control and Relationship with Food 01:53 Mission to Help 02:13 Positive Relationship with Food 02:52 Transforming the Relationship