Thin Thinking Podcast

EP 273: Party Prep for Weight Loss: Stay in Control While Still Having Fun

May 19, 2026

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 parall...

EP 272: Retirement by Design: How to Quiet Your Inner Critic and Create Your Next Chapter with Wendy Leggett

May 12, 2026

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 shoul...

EP 271: Self-Mothering Your Way to Weight Mastery

May 05, 2026

Happy Self-Mothering Day! This week we explore how self-mothering—developing your Inner Nurturer—can help you break free from the cycle of emotional eating, starting over, and self-criticism. When you learn how to support, guide, and listen to yourself instead of judging or controlling… real, sustainable change becomes possible. If you're ready to shift from self-sabotage to self-leadership—and finally create lasting weight mastery—this episode is for you. Come on in!   Self-Mothering Day...