Why does the kitchen suddenly start calling my name the moment the sun goes down? In this first episode of a special two-part series, I'm diving into the real reasons nighttime eating can feel so difficult to change — and why it has far less to do with willpower than most people think.

I explore how decision fatigue, emotional exhaustion, reward-seeking, and deeply ingrained habit loops all work together to make nighttime eating feel automatic. When we understand how the brain is wired, we can stop blaming ourselves and start approaching these patterns with compassion and strategy instead.

I also share a powerful reframe that has helped so many people in my community: your evenings are not a problem to fix — they're a project to redesign. One rooted in self-care, self-respect, and learning how to support yourself in a different way.

Whether you find yourself snacking before dinner, grazing afterward, or standing in the pantry late at night wondering how you ended up there again, this episode will help you better understand what's really going on beneath the surface — and how to begin creating lasting change.

Come on in.

FREE 5-Part Night Eating Mini-Series with Hypnosis & Coaching

In This Episode, You'll Also Learn…

• Why willpower runs out by evening — and what to do about it.

• How your morning mindset is your most powerful tool against night eating.

• Why "just stop doing it" never works, and what actually does.
  
  

Links Mentioned in the Episode:

• Join my FREE Masterclass: "How to Stop the "Start Over Tomorrow" Weight Struggle Cycle and Begin Releasing Weight for Good."
• Sign up for the FREE HYPNOSIS DOWNLOAD : Shift Out of Sugar Cravings
• My book, From Fat to Thin Thinking: Unlock Your Mind for Permanent Weight Loss (Includes a 30-day hypnosis process.)
• What would you love to hear about on the podcast? Click here and let me know
• Subscribe to the email list so that you never miss an episode!
• Get more thin thinking tools and strategies

Why is it so much harder to stay on track around food when we're with other people?

​In this episode of The Thin Thinking Podcast,​ Rita Black dives into the psychology of social eating, why we tend to overeat and overdrink at parties and gatherings, and how preparation—not willpower—is the real key to staying grounded around food.

Together, Rita and Wendy unpack the "retirement brochure fantasy," the inner critic that whispers "you should have this figured out," and the surprising parallels between retirement transitions and long-term weight mastery.

Because here's the truth…

Most people walk into social events hoping they'll "be good."

But when you don't prepare your mind ahead of time, your brain defaults to old patterns—especially around friends, family, alcohol, desserts, and emotional triggers.

That's why Rita believes that 90% of social eating success is preparation.

In this episode, you'll learn how to mentally and emotionally prepare for parties, vacations, dinners, weddings, barbecues, and summer gatherings so you can enjoy yourself fully without abandoning your health goals.

You don't need to sit in the corner eating lettuce while everyone else has fun.

You can be social… and still feel light.

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​Don't stop the party…​

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In This Episode, You'll Also Learn…

• Why people tend to eat significantly more in social situations—and how to stop social overeating before it starts

• How mental preparation helps you stay calm, connected, and intentional around food and alcohol

• A powerful mindset shift that helps you enjoy parties and gatherings without guilt, bingeing, or losing control

Links Mentioned in the Episode:

• Join my FREE Masterclass: "How to Stop the "Start Over Tomorrow" Weight Struggle Cycle and Begin Releasing Weight for Good."
• Sign up for the FREE HYPNOSIS DOWNLOAD : Shift Out of Sugar Cravings
• My book, From Fat to Thin Thinking: Unlock Your Mind for Permanent Weight Loss (Includes a 30-day hypnosis process.)
• What would you love to hear about on the podcast? Click here and let me know
• Subscribe to the email list so that you never miss an episode!
• Get more thin thinking tools and strategies

What happens after the retirement party ends?

In this insightful episode, Rita Black sits down with retirement life coach Wendy Leggett to explore the emotional and psychological side of retirement that nobody talks about. From identity shifts and purpose to mindset, structure, and connection, Wendy shares how retirement is not just a financial transition — it's a deeply personal one.

Together, Rita and Wendy unpack the "retirement brochure fantasy," the inner critic that whispers "you should have this figured out," and the surprising parallels between retirement transitions and long-term weight mastery.

Whether you're approaching retirement, already retired, becoming an empty nester, or entering a new life chapter, this conversation will help you rethink what it means to truly thrive in your next phase of life.

Come on in!

​Wendy Leggett's FREE series on a fulfilling retirement​ ​

In This Episode, You'll Also Learn…

• Why retirement is a transition — not a finish line.

• The hidden emotional challenges many retirees face.

• How identity shifts can impact confidence and purpose.

Links Mentioned in the Episode:

• Join my FREE Masterclass: "How to Stop the "Start Over Tomorrow" Weight Struggle Cycle and Begin Releasing Weight for Good."
• Sign up for the FREE HYPNOSIS DOWNLOAD : Shift Out of Sugar Cravings
• My book, From Fat to Thin Thinking: Unlock Your Mind for Permanent Weight Loss (Includes a 30-day hypnosis process.)
• What would you love to hear about on the podcast? Click here and let me know
• Subscribe to the email list so that you never miss an episode!
• Get more thin thinking tools and strategies