Weight Loss Mindset

If traditional walking hasn’t helped you shed pounds or boost energy like it used to, you’re not alone—and you’re not doing it wrong.

In this episode, we explore Japanese Interval Walking (IWT), a powerful yet simple walking method that’s revolutionized health and weight loss for people over 50. No gym. No gadgets. Just smarter walking, backed by real science. 

Tune in to learn exactly how to do it, why it works, and how to star...

Ever wonder why you can crush it at work but fall apart when it comes to your health goals?

This episode exposes the sophisticated saboteur living in your head and reveals why self-sabotage intensifies right before breakthrough moments.

You'll discover the five most common self-sabotage patterns, learn strategic intervention techniques that actually work, and walk away with a practical anti-sabotage action plan you can implement to...

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Groundbreaking brain research reveals that mindfulness can literally reshape the brain connections responsible for automatic eating behaviors. 

This episode explores how traditional eating disorder recovery methods often miss the critical component of real-world stress management, and introduces the four pillars of mindful recovery that address the root brain patterns driving emotiona...

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Host Rick Taylar explores how decades of dieting have taught us to distrust our body's natural hunger and fullness signals. 

Through compelling stories and practical insights, this episode reveals how the diet industry profits from our self-doubt and offers a revolutionary approach: learning to listen to your body's wisdom again. Rick guides listeners through the process of becoming "body detectives" and r...

Question from the community: 

Hey, this is Rick Taylar. Every week I answer a question from a listener with the wish that it will help others too.

Here’s a question I got from Rachel!

“Hi! I’m Rachel from the United States. I’ve been on and off the weight loss wagon for years—start strong on Monday, fall off by Thursday. I know what to do, I’ve done it before, but lately I just can’t seem to stay committed mentally. I want to los...

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Ever feel like you’re doing great on your diet, only to be derailed by a mysterious, late-night urge for snacks? 

Host Rick Taylar reveals that the culprit isn’t a lack of willpower, but a secret agent in your own mind: The Saboteur. In this episode, we unmask this primal part of your brain, expose its ancient survival tactics that wreak havoc on modern diets, and arm you with the counter-i...

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In this powerful episode, Rick Taylar reveals why your late-night kitchen visits aren't about willpower or food—they're about unprocessed emotions. 

He introduces the concept of the "Invisible Prison" where we've learned to use food as our emotional translator, and provides six practical psychological tools to help you become a "food archaeologist" who can uncover the rea...

Every week I answer a question from a listener with the wish that it will help others too.

Here’s a question I got from Laura who lives Down Under!

She writes…

“Hey there, I’m Laura from Australia. I’ve tried every kind of diet you can think of—keto, fasting, juice cleanses, you name it. And sure, I’ve lost weight fast, but it always comes back just as fast (if not faster). I’m finally ready to do this the right way. I want to lose we...

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In this episode of The Weight Loss Mindset with Rick Taylar, we dig into what's really driving emotional eating—and why white-knuckling through it never works.

 You'll discover how to tell the difference between emotional hunger and the real thing, find ways to calm yourself down that don't involve food, and start changing the story in your head that keeps you trapped in the same frustr...

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Discomfort is the most misinterpreted part of change.

Whether it's the physical withdrawal from sugar, the emotional lows that come when dopamine dips, or the mental chaos that shows up when your self-image starts shifting—most people mistake it for failure.

In this episode, we reveal why discomfort isn’t a sign to stop—it’s a sign to lean in.

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In this episode of The Weight Loss Mindset with Rick Taylar, we explore the truth behind why willpower fails and what actually keeps people consistent on their weight loss journey. 

Spoiler: it’s not a better meal plan or stricter rules. It’s emotional alignment. Rick breaks down the difference between external and internal motivation, guides you through how to find your personal “why,” and shows you how t...

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In this episode, Rick dives deep into one of the most talked-about trends in weight loss today: GLP-1–based appetite control.

With prescription options grabbing headlines and natural alternatives gaining ground, how do you decide what’s right for you? You’ll learn what GLP-1 actually does, why it's so effective at curbing cravings, and how both the clinical and natural routes tap the s...

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In this eye-opening episode, Rick breaks down the truth behind stress eating and why it’s not a failure of discipline—it’s a function of biology.

You’ll learn how cortisol, habit loops, and engineered junk foods hijack your brain and create cravings that feel impossible to resist. More importantly, you’ll discover real strategies to interrupt those patterns, reset your environment, and take co...

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In this episode, Rick clears up one of the biggest misconceptions in the fitness world: the idea that self-punishment leads to progress. 

With clarity, humor, and science-backed insight, he breaks down the real meaning of negative reinforcement, why most people are using it wrong, and what strategies actually work when it comes to lasting behavior change. 

If you’ve ever tried to ...

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In this episode, Rick pulls back the curtain on why those final 5 pounds feel like a fight against gravity itself. 

It’s not about working harder, starving yourself, or being more “disciplined.” It’s about understanding the hidden math, the sneaky biological adaptations, and the small but crucial adjustments you need to make. Get ready for some brutal honesty, real science, and a crystal-clear plan fo...

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In this episode, Rick dives deep into the most overlooked, overcomplicated part of losing weight: nutrition. 

But forget the fads and food guilt—this isn’t about restriction or white-knuckling your way through life. It’s about smart, strategic tweaks that rewire your habits, outsmart cravings, and set you up for long-term success. 

Backed by behavioral science and sprinkled with Rick’s signature no-non...

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In this episode, we break down how autosuggestion for weight loss can help you reprogram the beliefs that silently sabotage your progress. 

If you've ever felt like your mindset is the thing holding you back—no matter how many diets or workouts you've tried—this is the missing piece. You'll learn how to rewrite your internal script so your habits finally align with your goals.

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In this powerful episode, Rick Taylar digs into the psychology of emotional eating and why your cravings might be whispering more than just “I’m hungry.” 

Through humor, science, and some brutally honest truth bombs, you'll learn how to spot emotional eating in real-time, disrupt the cycle, and develop new habits that actually nourish your body and your brain. 

If you've ever found yourself elbow-dee...

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In this episode, Rick Taylar dives deep into the real reason so many people struggle to lose weight—and keep it off. 

Spoiler: it’s not your willpower. It’s your habits. Drawing from behavioral science, psychology, and real-life experience, this episode explores how to break free from destructive routines, build new ones that stick, and finally create a lifestyle that works for you.

Whether you’ve tried eve...