Slim Thinking

Episode 9 - Mel Kenyon - Happiness Expert

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

Episode 8 - How to retrain your brain

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

Episode 7 - Hollys Results

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

Episode 6 - Food Blueprint

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

Episode 5 - Micheles Journey

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