The Dr Nina Show: Outsmart Emotional Eating

"Is Keto a good diet?" Dr. Nina answers caller Nicole's question about the ketogenic diet and discusses with caller Nick the underlying reasons for his difficulty getting himself to exercise. She also gives tips on how to have fun. When you're enjoying life you won't use food for fun!

5 Tips For A Guilt-Free Halloween Many people think the scariest thing about Halloween is not the vampires, ghosts, goblins or witches. It's the candy. In this episode Dr. Nina shares her five tips for how to get through Halloween without feeling guilty about eating treats. She also takes calls from listeners Nicole and Brian and answers their questions about how to eat less candy.

Calls from listeners Dr. Nina talks to Nicole about how to stop feeling guilty about food "indulgences" and why she may be having trouble losing those last five pounds. She also answers questions from Brian, about how common it is for guys to struggle with food, weight and body image issues, and Nick, who is having trouble sticking to an exercise plans. She provides answers and solutions for how t...

Questions from listeners. Dr. Nina talks with Jacqueline, from Canada, who recognizes that her eating issues are connected to issues at home and wants advice on what to do differently; Nicole from Beverly Hills, who wonders if meditation helps cravings; and Janae from Los Angeles, who thinks she is "greedy" and likes food too much. She also gives tips on how to stop binge eating and be a friend to...

How To Develop Self-Compassion Dr. Nina answers a listener's question about how to develop self esteem. She explains the difference between self-compassion and self-esteem, and gives suggestions on how to cultivate a kinder attitude toward yourself. Her callers asked about how to control cravings for foods, the difference between overeating and binge eating, and the emotions that most often lead t...

Break Free From Binge Eating! It's not about willpower! Dr. Nina describes the features of binge eating disorder, the most common eating disorder that many people don't know they have. She gives strategies on what to do instead of bingeing. She also takes calls from Nicole, who asked the difference between physical and emotional hunger, and Brian, who asked what to do about being triggered by curr...

How To Be Your Own Best Friend - Part 2 Dr. Nina finishes discussing ways you can be your own best friend, and explains why that is a crucial part of changing your relationship to food. She also takes calls from Nick and Larry about what is weighing "on" them, relating those underlying conflicts to what's going on with food.

Anger & How To Be Your Own Best Friend Dr. Nina shares how to express anger instead of stuffing it. She gives her number one tip for changing your relationship to food and offers insights on how to be your own best friend.

You Have Such A Pretty Face. Dr. Nina talks to author Kelley Gunter, who lost 243 pounds and did NOT feel happier. Losing weight did not make her feel good about herself. Kelley eventually realized that what she was eating was not as important as why. She wrote about her experiences in her book, You Have Such A Pretty Face, and shares the key to true and lasting happiness. Get inspired and discove...

Food For Thought Dr. Nina gives tips and "food for thought" on how to make peace with food, by making peace with yourself. When you change the way you relate to yourself, you lose weight without trying. She gives specific examples about changes you can make, and also talks to callers.

Inspiration, Ice Cream & Comfort Food Dr. Nina shares some inspiration about living your most authentic life, explaining the relationship between authenticity and an unhealthy, unhappy relationship to food. She discusses the relationship between ice cream and comfort, and talks to regular caller Nick about his problematic relationship with his son.

Dr. Nina talks with Forbes Riley - an author, award winning television personality, entrepreneur, performer and one of the most sought after keynote speakers in the country. Forbes also struggled with her weight and knows what it’s like to overcome obstacles. She shares her unique and inspiring philosophy and empowers listeners to reach their personal goals, both physical and psychological. She al...

Q & A with Dr. Adrienne Youdim Dr. Adrienne Youdim returns to The Dr. Nina Show to answer listener questions about health and dieting. She answers questions on the health benefits of honey, apple cider vinegar, and bulletproof coffee, and shares exactly how much exercise you need a day. She also explains the different bariatric surgeries. Don't miss this amazing episode that is chock full of infor...

How To Be Kinder To Yourself. Dr. Nina explores the connection between kindness and overeating or bingeing. She also gives specific guidelines on how to be nicer to yourself. Callers include Nicole, who wanted to know about the eating disorder "chewing and spitting" and Brian from Chicago, who asks for specific strategies to uncover the hidden motivations that keep people stuck.

Frida Kahlo, Inspiration & How To Be Healthier Dr. Nina shares inspiring stories about Frida Kahlo, using features of the artist's private life and personal struggles to help listeners build self-esteem in the 21st century. She also takes calls from listeners and challenges six so-called "healthy" choices that often sabotage weight loss efforts.

7 Ways To Stop Sabotaging Your Weight Loss Goals Dr. Nina helps you stop sabotaging your weight loss goals. She shares the seven common thoughts that undermine your efforts and how to change them. She also talks to Melinda from Beverly Hills who gives an update about ice cream and asks about the ketogenic diet, Larry from Burbank about reframing the diet mentality, and Brian from Chicago who asked...

Liberate Yourself From Binge Eating Dr. Nina gives her tips on how to declare independence from binge eating. She provides helpful strategies to identify what's eating "at" you and gives you actionable steps to create change. She also talks to regular caller Nick, who finds himself unmotivated to exercise.

Declare INDEPENDENCE from binge eating! Dr. Nina shares the keys to breaking free from food, weight and body image issues. She talks to callers: Nick, who feels hopeless about change, Larry from Burbank, who shares how Dr. Nina's VARY acronym has helped him, and Aria, who doesn't know how to give up chocolate. Don't miss this informative and inspiring episode!

Welcome to the post-diet revolution! Dr. Nina gives specific tips to stop the cycle of binge-eating. She takes calls from Brian from Chicago, who wanted to help a friend who was too self conscious to go to the gym; Melinda from Beverly Hills, who eats ice cream when she's exhausted at the end of a long day; Larry from Burbank, who wanted advice on how to deal with his mother, and Shelby, who is ha...

Change your thoughts, change your life! Thoughts are powerful, and when we change the way we think, we change our relationship to ourselves and to food. Dr. Nina shares the most common cognitive distortions to help you identify the patterns that are affecting you the most. She also talks with Brian from Chicago about whether it's obsessive to work out six days a week.

Dr. Nina discusses the recent high profile suicides of Kate Spade and Anthony Bordain, and explains why bariatric surgery is linked to an increased risk of suicide. She also gives strategies for how to comfort yourself without food and takes calls from listeners. Larry from Burbank asks about how to give himself reassurance when he feels hopeless, and Brian from Chicago asks about cognitive distor...

Have you ever thought, "I’ll be happier when I’m thinner" or, "If I looked better, I’d have a better life," then you're going to want to listen to this episode. Dr. Nina talks with Sarah McDaniel, model turned filmmaker and self-described science geek. You may have seen her giving selfie lessons to Stephen Colbert on The Late Show. Today, shares her unusual journey and inspires listeners to look b...

How To Improve Your Body Image What if you could feel good about your body without losing weight? Sound good? Dr. Nina shares tips on improving the way you feel about yourself and your appearance. She also talks with Brian from Chicago about how to find inspiration on social media without being triggered. She explores the notion of "soul murder" with Larry from Burbank.

Self Love with Dr. Theo Kousouli Dr. Nina talks with Dr. Theo Kousouli, a mind-body doctor and transformational healer who's written several books, including "Be a Master Of Self Love." They explore various methods of cultivating self-love and feeling good about yourself, even if you don't feel good about your weight or other aspects of your life. Don't miss this inspirational, informative episode...

All About Willpower Dr. Nina explores the science and psychology behind the concept of willpower. Do you need willpower to change your relationship to food? She also takes calls from Brian and Shelby, exploring willpower and family dynamics. Don't miss this informative, interesting episode!