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In this episode of The Holistic GLP-1 Podcast, we delve into the fascinating intersection between hypnosis, mindset and GLP-1 technology with our guest Rita Black.
Rita is a renowned hypnotherapist and cognitive coach who has spent nearly two decades helping people rewire their subconscious minds to break free from the patterns that keep them stuck.
Together we explore why so many people unknowingly sabotage their weight-loss journeys, the three hidden traps of the subconscious that can derail success, and how to transform the inner critic into an inner coach.
We also talk about the power of identity shifts, quieting food noise, and how GLP-1s can serve as a unique window of opportunity for lasting change.
Get ready—this is a conversation packed with insight and practical tools that can truly reshape the way you approach weight release.
SHOW NOTES
[ 00:00 ] Introduction
[ 02:00 ] Rita Black’s Story: Rita shares her journey from smoker and weight struggler to hypnotherapist, and how hypnosis unlocked her long-term health.
[ 06:50 ] Diets Fail Because the Subconscious Wins: Rita explains why diets rarely stick, how identity drives behavior, and why 88% of the brain operates on autopilot.
[ 10:30 ] Weight Struggler vs. Weight Learner Identity: Identity as the first subconscious trap; how shifting from “struggler” to “learner” changes everything.
[ 14:00 ] How to Build Respect for Yourself: Instead of chasing perfection, Rita shows how to value micro-successes and self-compassion that reinforce long-term weight release.
[ 18:25 ] The Inner Critic, the Rebel & the Coach: The second subconscious trap emerges. Rita shares vivid stories of how the critic and rebel sabotage progress—and how the inner coach rewires self-talk.
[ 24:00 ] Coaching Yourself in Real Time: Practical examples of how to reframe setbacks, stop food guilt spirals, and build inner dialogue that supports consistency.
[ 28:30 ] Trap #3: Short-Term Focus - the allure of crash diets and how the quick-fix mentality derails lasting success.
[ 33:00 ] Skills That Stick: Mind skills, weight skills, and environment skills—learn how these pillars create a permanent foundation for weight mastery.
[ 37:00 ] Hypnosis Explained: demystifying hypnosis, addressing myths and showing how it taps the subconscious to accelerate transformation.
[ 41:00 ] Real-Life Success Stories of hypnosis breakthroughs—from quieting food noise to overcoming decades of diet cycling.
[ 43:00 ] GLP-1s as a Window of Opportunity: how GLP-1s reduce food noise and cravings, creating the perfect environment to integrate mindset work.
[ 48:00 ] Emotional Eating & the Carb Zombie: how certain foods act like addictive triggers, how to identify your personal “carb zombie,” and strategies to neutralize it.
[ 55:00 ] Identity Shifts in Action: How clients reframe themselves as learners and coaches—unlocking freedom from shame and guilt.
[ 01:00:00 ] Loving Yourself Down the Scale: Why lasting weight release isn’t just about the number—it’s about cultivating identity, resilience, and inner freedom.
[ 01:07:00 ] Closing Insights & Resources: Rita and Elizabeth wrap up with practical takeaways and an invitation to Rita’s free hypnosis masterclass at shiftweightmastery.com
🔗 Mentioned in This Episode: Learn how to activate GLP-1 naturally and silence cravings! CLICK HERE TO GET ⇒ Free Masterclass: Freedom From Food Noise: https://go.elizabethmcgann.com/start
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Get Connected with Elizabeth McGann:
Coaching Website: http://www.ElizabethMcGann.com
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/elizabethmcgann
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethMcGannWellness
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethmcgann
X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElizabethMcGann
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Learn more about Rita Black:
Website: https://maketheshiftnow.com/
From Fat to Thin Thinking (book on Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/Fat-Thin-Thinking-Unlock-Permanent/dp/0999678205
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ritablack/
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In this episode of The Holistic GLP-1 Podcast, we delve into the fascinating intersection between hypnosis, mindset and GLP-1 technology with our guest Rita Black.
Rita is a renowned hypnotherapist and cognitive coach who has spent nearly two decades helping people rewire their subconscious minds to break free from the patterns that keep them stuck.
Together we explore why so many people unknowingly sabotage their weight-loss journeys, the three hidden traps of the subconscious that can derail success, and how to transform the inner critic into an inner coach.
We also talk about the power of identity shifts, quieting food noise, and how GLP-1s can serve as a unique window of opportunity for lasting change.
Get ready—this is a conversation packed with insight and practical tools that can truly reshape the way you approach weight release.
SHOW NOTES
[ 00:00 ] Introduction
[ 02:00 ] Rita Black’s Story: Rita shares her journey from smoker and weight struggler to hypnotherapist, and how hypnosis unlocked her long-term health.
[ 06:50 ] Diets Fail Because the Subconscious Wins: Rita explains why diets rarely stick, how identity drives behavior, and why 88% of the brain operates on autopilot.
[ 10:30 ] Weight Struggler vs. Weight Learner Identity: Identity as the first subconscious trap; how shifting from “struggler” to “learner” changes everything.
[ 14:00 ] How to Build Respect for Yourself: Instead of chasing perfection, Rita shows how to value micro-successes and self-compassion that reinforce long-term weight release.
[ 18:25 ] The Inner Critic, the Rebel & the Coach: The second subconscious trap emerges. Rita shares vivid stories of how the critic and rebel sabotage progress—and how the inner coach rewires self-talk.
[ 24:00 ] Coaching Yourself in Real Time: Practical examples of how to reframe setbacks, stop food guilt spirals, and build inner dialogue that supports consistency.
[ 28:30 ] Trap #3: Short-Term Focus - the allure of crash diets and how the quick-fix mentality derails lasting success.
[ 33:00 ] Skills That Stick: Mind skills, weight skills, and environment skills—learn how these pillars create a permanent foundation for weight mastery.
[ 37:00 ] Hypnosis Explained: demystifying hypnosis, addressing myths and showing how it taps the subconscious to accelerate transformation.
[ 41:00 ] Real-Life Success Stories of hypnosis breakthroughs—from quieting food noise to overcoming decades of diet cycling.
[ 43:00 ] GLP-1s as a Window of Opportunity: how GLP-1s reduce food noise and cravings, creating the perfect environment to integrate mindset work.
[ 48:00 ] Emotional Eating & the Carb Zombie: how certain foods act like addictive triggers, how to identify your personal “carb zombie,” and strategies to neutralize it.
[ 55:00 ] Identity Shifts in Action: How clients reframe themselves as learners and coaches—unlocking freedom from shame and guilt.
[ 01:00:00 ] Loving Yourself Down the Scale: Why lasting weight release isn’t just about the number—it’s about cultivating identity, resilience, and inner freedom.
[ 01:07:00 ] Closing Insights & Resources: Rita and Elizabeth wrap up with practical takeaways and an invitation to Rita’s free hypnosis masterclass at shiftweightmastery.com
🔗 Mentioned in This Episode: Learn how to activate GLP-1 naturally and silence cravings! CLICK HERE TO GET ⇒ Free Masterclass: Freedom From Food Noise: https://go.elizabethmcgann.com/start
***
Get Connected with Elizabeth McGann:
Coaching Website: http://www.ElizabethMcGann.com
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/elizabethmcgann
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethMcGannWellness
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethmcgann
X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElizabethMcGann
***
Learn more about Rita Black:
Website: https://maketheshiftnow.com/
From Fat to Thin Thinking (book on Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/Fat-Thin-Thinking-Unlock-Permanent/dp/0999678205
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ritablack/
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