The Dr Nina Show: Outsmart Emotional Eating

Mind-Body Secrets to Banish Binge Eating If you ever “feel fat,” know this: fat isn't a feeling. It's code for some deeper emotion or thought that remains hidden. Discover how "feeling fat" is a way to express feelings of anger, anxiety, and stress. By focusing on our weight, we distract from other emotions. By understanding the mind-body connection, you can learn to feel comfortable in your...

Tips & Strategies for a Stress-Free Easter & Passover It’s almost Easter and Passover. Quick, what are your first thoughts? If your mind turns to chocolate eggs and matzoh balls and anxieties about overeating, I’ve got you covered. In this episode, you'll learn savvy strategies to stop emotional eating, find out how to master mindful eating and boost your comfort level in social situations and let...

How to Find Food Freedom The average woman has tried 61 diets by the time she’s 45, and ended up eleven pounds heavier. Diets don’t work in the long run–so what does? Discover how to break diet mentality and why food addiction is a myth, and learn ways to figure out the hidden reasons you’re turning to food. Get the three-part strategy on how to comfort yourself without food. For more tips on crea...

Get ready to be inspired! She went from searching for food in the garbage can to living a life of gratitude free from binge eating and restricting. Bracha Goetz, the author of a memoir about her journey from food-obsessed to free, is on the show today. She shares how she became the Harvard-educated author of 41 children’s books and shares her wisdom about breaking free from emotional eating. She g...

Beyond the Binge Out of control with food? Lack willpower? Think you're a food addict? You may have Binge Eating Disorder, the most prevalent yet misunderstood type of eating disorder. And it's treatable! In today's show, I explore this and eight lesser-known eating disorders. You'll learn about: Night Eating Syndrome Is it Eating "Clean" or an Eating Disorder? Is it Just Picky Eating? When Exerci...

9 ways to turn self-criticism into compassion Are you fed up with the constant battle around food and weight? Are you always putting yourself down and being hyper-critical? When that little voice inside our head is harsh, it can trigger feelings of shame, guilt, and self-doubt, which makes us more likely to turn to food as a way of coping. There’s one way to break the cycle: turn that critic into...

How to Take Back Control! Do you feel as if you have no control over food? Maybe you make promises to yourself every day, vowing to “be good” with eating, and sometimes you do well for a day, a week, or longer, but eventually your willpower fails. Yet bingeing is not about control. It’s not about willpower. And here’s the truth: it’s not even about food. On this episode, I help you take back...

5 Myths about Self-Care Do you struggle to prioritize your own needs and wants? Do you feel selfish when you want to take time for yourself? If so, you may need a refresher on why self-care is essential. How does this related to bingeing? When we’re confident in our ability to take care of ourselves, and when we feel worthy of that care, we don’t use food or any other negative coping strategy to c...

How to Love Yourself More Loving and accepting yourself is the foundation for strong self-esteem, resilience, and the confidence to tackle life's challenges. On the flip side, not showing yourself that well-deserved love can lead to low self-worth and depression or anxiety, which is often resolved (temporarily) by binge eating. Developing a loving attitude toward yourself is essential for happines...

How to take back your life from diet culture Diet culture bombards us with the mistaken belief that thinness equals health and that we’ll be better versions of ourselves if we lose weight. In today's episode, I share tips on how to reject diet culture and embrace a more balanced approach to health and happiness. You'll learn: Why diet culture is harmful Why diets make us GAIN weight long-term What...

Chronic pain and binge eating On today’s episode of my radio program, I welcomed Christie Stuart, R.N, to the show. Christie is a Registered Nurse with more than three decades in Adult ICU and Interventional Pain Management. Christie shared her tips on how to relieve chronic pain. We discussed: * How to put an end to back pain * What is Mind-Body Syndrome? * Tips on empowered relief for pain * How...

How to Actually Feel Your Emotions You likely already know there’s a link between emotions and binge eating (that’s why it’s called “emotional” eating). To stop bingeing, we need to find healthy ways to recognize and process our emotions. Easier said than done. In today’s episode of The Dr. Nina Show: Outsmart Emotional Eating, I share how to deal with difficult emotions in a healthy way. I...

Outsmart Emotional Eating We’ve all heard the phrase, "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” That’s wrong. Words do hurt and they cause lasting damage. Our words to ourselves can make or break our self-esteem. And, the way we talk to ourselves has a lot to do with binge eating. In today’s episode of The Dr. Nina Show on L.A. Talk Radio (January 18th, 2023) I share ho...

How to Dress for Your Body In this episode, guest Michelle Leblanc, founder of Outer Health, a style consulting business based in psychology shares many tips on how to dress for your body. She provides strategies on how to stop worrying about size, how to pick out clothes you like, and feel attractive, no matter what your size or age. We also discussed diet culture, weight stigma in fashion, and m...

7 Little-Known Secrets to Stop Bingeing Forever We’ve all been there. That moment when you just can’t stop eating, and you keep going even though you regret every bite. It feels like you have zero willpower and there’s nothing you can do to stop yourself. You feel controlled by food and thoughts of food. You want to lose weight and feel healthy. You’ve tried everything, but nothing has worked in t...

New Year Happiness Blueprint It’s that time of year again when we start making New Year's resolutions. Lots of people intend to make changes next year: they're going to lose weight, go to the gym more often, try to eat healthier and stop bingeing. Maybe in the past you started off strong and disciplined, but somewhere along the line, your resolve fizzled, and you found yourself right back where yo...

Loneliness & Binge Eating Millions of people battle binge eating every day. But what many of them don’t realize is that binge eating and loneliness often go hand in hand. Does loneliness lead to binge eating? Or is it the other way around? In today’s show, I talk about how to combat both loneliness and binge eating. I share strategies on how to: Deal with social anxiety Turn loneliness into solitu...

16 Thoughts that are Holding You Back Ever say anything like this to yourself? • When I lose weight, I’ll be happier. • I can tell those people don’t like me. • I only got that promotion because they feel sorry for me. • I know what’s going to happen. • I can’t believe I used the wrong word. I’m so embarrassed. In this episode, learn about the 16 most common thoughts thought distortions that hold...

What drives your binge eating? Is your relationship with food driving you crazy? If you want to have more control, feel confident and happy in your body, and get back to living, it’s time to ignite a new approach. In this episode, I share exactly how to create food freedom. I explain: The connection between self-criticism and bingeing The 7 types of inner critic Two steps to turn your critic into...

Depression & Binge Eating—How they’re linked and what you can do about it Ever been depressed after a binge episode? Or maybe you're depressed so you binge for comfort. There’s definitely a link between binge eating and depression. In today’s episode, I explore the connection between these two conditions and share strategies on what you can do if you find yourself struggling with both. I cover: Wh...

Holiday Survival Guide In this episode, I share how to get through the holidays without gaining weight or losing your mind. I give strategies on: How to cope with food during the holidays. Learn the one trick that will give you a whole different perspective on the holiday season. How to take care of yourself during the holidays. Discover the key to soothing without food during this time and throug...

Holiday Survival Guide In this episode, I share how to get through the holidays without gaining weight or losing your mind. I give strategies on: How to cope with food during the holidays. Learn the one trick that will give you a whole different perspective on the holiday season. How to take care of yourself during the holidays. Discover the key to soothing without food during this time and throug...

Why Positive Thinking makes Bingeing Worse Do you tell yourself to look on the bright side? Do you try to stay positive at all times? This can actually lead to bingeing. In today’s episode of the show I discuss: How positive thinking backfires How to think realistically (not positively) 3 Steps to soothe without food Why binge eating is worse at night And more! Don't miss this informative, helpful...

Why Positive Thinking makes Bingeing Worse Do you tell yourself to look on the bright side? Do you try to stay positive at all times? This can actually lead to bingeing. In today’s episode of the show I discuss: How positive thinking backfires How to think realistically (not positively) 3 Steps to soothe without food Why binge eating is worse at night And more! Don't miss this informative, helpful...

How to Stop a Binge in 30 Seconds Bingeing always serves a purpose. If you’re anxious or worried, bingeing can be a way to calm down. Today I share four strategies to help you stop a binge in its tracks. These tips will help you calm your body and center your mind so you can focus on what’s eating ‘at" you instead of on what you’re eating. In this episode, you’ll discover: An easy way to calm down...