The Dr Nina Show: Outsmart Emotional Eating

How Life Transitions Trigger Binge Eating Many people reach for comfort food during times of significant transition or change, such as moving, having a baby, changing jobs, getting married or divorced, or dealing with loss. Learn the connection between dealing with change and binge eating and discover how to cope with both. For a deeper dive into creating food freedom, get your copy of The Binge C...

Crush Cravings and Feel Better Now with Cynthia Ray Many women struggle with food cravings, especially sugar. They've been dieting for so long that they don't know how or what to eat. Cynthia Ray, dietitian, fitness specialist, and author, shares her tips on how to beat sugar cravings and make peace with food. Learn how to incorporate sugar into your meal plan in a healthy way. Discover the surpri...

The Hidden Triggers of Emotional Eating and How to Overcome Them Emotional eating is a complex issue. Many people believe they are triggered by food or lack willpower or control, but this is incorrect. Emotional eating is not about food. Learn the five unusual triggers of emotional eating and how to resolve them. Discover the difference between emotional eating, mindless eating, and binge eating....

10 Myths About Binge Eating Disorder Debunked If you’re struggling with binge eating disorder, it can feel like no one understands what you’re going through and that you have no control over your cravings or obsessive thoughts. Learn the ten most common misconceptions about binge eating. Let's remove the stigma and create a path toward healing. For a deeper dive into creating food freedom, get you...

Emotional Detox to Stop Binge Eating Being trapped in negative thinking unable to escape guilt, shame, or self-doubt often leads to binge eating. Learn the power of emotional detox, a process that helps cleanse your mind of these destructive thoughts. Discover practical steps to cleanse your mind of negative thoughts and learn how to change your mindset to stop bingeing (no willpower required!) Fo...

Embracing Transformation with Ryan Holtz Transformation can mean creating different body, a different mindset, or even a different life. Special guest Ryan Holtz shares the power of managing our mindset to create the life of our dreams. Among his many accomplishments, Ryan is the host and executive producer of the top 1% globally ranked, Ryan Holtz Show, which won the best black-hosted podcast in...

All work and no play leads to… binge eating If you're constantly on the go and work too much, sacrificing essential things to accomplish more, until you’re exhausted, you could be stuck in a "slave-driving" mode. Discover how to know if you’re a “human doing” and learn the connection between boredom and bingeing. Get strategies to go from binge to balance. For a deeper dive into creating foo...

Do you like exercising but HATE the gym? Or do you dread exercise more than a trip to the dentist? Special guest, fitness trainer and coach Daniel Raz gives helpful tips and "health hacks" on how to get motivated to start a fitness routine and stay consistent. He shares insights, tips, and guidance to help people at all levels of fitness reach their goals. For more information, find Daniel at http...

Guilt Be Gone Ever get that twinge of guilt when you indulge in something with a carb? Lots of us set ambitious exercise goals, only to fall off the workout wagon. That constant cycle of setting intentions and not sticking to them can make us feel guilty. Discover how to break free from the burden of guilt and learn the different types of guilt that contribute to the diet-binge cycle. Get strategi...

Questions from Listeners Got questions? I have answers! In this episode, I answer YOUR QUESTIONS, including how to deal with anger (instead of getting mad at yourself for bingeing), how to stop comparing yourself to others, how to turn your inner critic into a friend, and much more! For more tips on overcoming emotional eating and creating a happy life, subscribe to The Dr. Nina Show: Outsmart Emo...

Peek behind the curtain of binge eating When we look at the hidden factors and underlying causes behind binge eating, we see that it's not simply a matter of lack of self-control or willpower. In this peek behind the curtain of binge eating, explore the connection between the characters from "The Wizard of Oz" and your relationship with food. Challenge the notion that you must present your best se...

Questions from Listeners I answer questions from listeners on the link between drinking and bingeing, how to stop eating while bored, how to stop bingeing at night, and why we make unhealthy choices even when we know it's bad for us. Learn the answers to these questions and more. For a deeper dive into creating food freedom, get your copy of The Binge Cure: 7 Steps to Outsmart Emotional Eating. Av...

Breaking Free from the When-Then Trap The when-then trap sounds like, “When I’m at my ideal weight, I’ll be confident and happy.” This makes us think that happiness only belongs in our future and leads to anxiety, depression and low self-esteem in the present. Discover strategies to break out of the when-then trap and create true happiness in the present. You’ll learn how the fallacy of cond...

How to Be More Confident with Guest Jacqueline Hurst The diet industry sells us the illusion that by losing weight, we will gain confidence. Yet, confidence cannot be measured on a bathroom scale. The UK's foremost life coach, Jacqueline Hurst shares strategies to nurture self-love and create lasting self-acceptance. Learn powerful techniques to boost your self-confidence, cultivate self-acceptanc...

No Weigh. How to Break Up with the Scale Do you weigh yourself constantly? Does the bathroom scale rule your life? If so, it’s time to evaluate your relationship with numbers. Discover the dangers of measuring self-esteem and self-worth to a number on a scale. Learn why the scale fluctuates and get practical strategies for permanently breaking up with the bathroom scale. For more tips on creating...

Declare Independence from Binge Eating One reason for emotional eating is that harsh inner voice that constantly criticizes and judges. Taking back control over food involves overcoming self-criticism and cultivating self-compassion. This episode shows you how to liberate yourself from binge eating. Learn to identify your triggers and discover a blueprint for breaking free from negative self-talk....

How Over-Helping Leads to Binge Eating Some of us take on too many tasks and worry about problems that aren’t ours to solve. People who are overly responsible take care of everyone else, and food takes care of them. Discover how to go from overwhelmed to empowered. Learn the four causes of taking on too much, the link with emotional eating, and how to create change. For more tips on overcoming emo...

Break Free from the ‘Not Good Enough” Mindset We all have moments when we question our worth or abilities. But for some of us, that is a constant way of thinking that makes us think we're not good enough. Learn what causes the “not good enough” minds and create a link to emotional eating, discover the role of negative self-talk, and get strategies to build self-worth. For a deeper dive into...

Special guest Nikki Sharp The diet-binge cycle can feel as if it will go on forever. Yet, it’s possible to mend our relationship with food and discover the joy of eating well. Nikki Sharp, best-selling author and transformational coach, is today’s guest. Nikki shares the tips and hacks that she’s used to help hundreds of thousands of people. Her philosophy will empower you to have a happy, harmoni...

Say goodbye to secrets & shame Binge eating can feel like a dirty little secret. Luckily, we can break free from both secrets and shame. Gretchen Hydo, master certified coach, is on the show today. Gretchen shares her secret-breaking strategies and shares how her strategies apply to all kinds of secrets. By shedding our secrets, we can change our lives, leading to high-level transformation and the...

The link between relationship style and binge eating Learning about your attachment style can be a powerful tool in helping you gain insight and find healthier coping strategies - read on to learn more! Discover how your attachment style affects binge eating, gain an understanding of how different attachment styles affect our relationships and the link with emotional eating, and connect the dots b...

If it’s not one thing, it’s your mother. Mother’s Day is supposed to be a day of joy, celebration, and appreciation for all the amazing moms out there. But for many of us, it can be a difficult and emotionally challenging day. Discover the connection between our relationship with our mothers and with food. Learn about the ten different mothering styles, challenge the myth of the perfect mother, an...

It's Q&A Time. Ask me anything! During the last seven years I've done the show, I've had many questions about how to stop binge eating and create a healthy and happy relationship with food. Get answers to the most common questions, including: Why do I turn to food when I'm feeling upset or stressed? How can I stop myself from eating when I'm not hungry? How can I break the cycle of emotional eatin...

Transforming Pain into Power: Overcoming Binge Eating by Healing Trauma There is a strong connection between trauma and binge eating disorder. Studies show that over 50% of people with binge eating disorder report a history of traumatic experiences. Discover the two different kinds of trauma and the link between trauma and binge eating. Learn how to break the chains and heal from bingeing. For mor...

The Shy Person's Guide to Overcoming Binge Eating and Embracing Confidence Do you ever feel self-conscious eating in public? Maybe you worry people are silently judging your food choices or your weight. Discover the connection between self-consciousness and binge eating and find out how to turn shyness into strength with eight strategies to feel more confident. Learn the surprising benefits of shy...