The Dr Nina Show: Outsmart Emotional Eating

What’s eating at you? Today I talk with Josh about how eating sometimes serves to numb emotions, how the past informs expectations of the present, and why "being positive" is NOT always a great idea. I also share why your relationship with yourself is the most important relationship, and how the way you are with yourself impacts every part of your life including food.

Pandemic burn out, trauma, and love Did you learn a new language during the pandemic? Did you totally re-organize your house and write a book? If not, you’re not alone. Today, I talk about pandemic burnout and how it affects us. Josh calls with questions about fear of success, Which leads to a conversation about our relationship to ourselves, to food, and more!

Today I had the pleasure of talking with Jodi Harrison Bauer (@jodiharrisonbauer), who’s living proof that age cannot define you. Jodi is the oldest woman to ever be a finalist for the Iconic Sports Illustrated swim issue. As a two time world bikini champion, owner of JodiFit fitness studio, and host of the Fearlessly Authentic podcast, She knows it’s never too late to get healthy, find love, chan...

Sugar Addiction, Mental Health, Self Esteem & Michelangelo Sugar addiction is NOT a thing! Learn why! I talk with Josh about the recent shooting in Boulder and the impact on him and on us as a society. I explain why our relationship to ourselves is the most important relationship there is, and how that applies to what we eat and how we eat.

The Binge Cure, Anger, and Perfect Eating I talk with Josh About some of the principles in my book, discuss my Food-Mood Formula, help Jenny express her anger, and challenge the notion of “perfect” eating.

Food, wine & prefrontal cortex Today I finish my tips on how treating yourself like a dog can help you love yourself more (And there is my Great Dane Zane in the background). Nicole wants to know why she’s emotional eating all of a sudden and debunking more wine. Erin wonders about the relationship between emotional eating and issues with our prefrontal cortex. Hint: it’s more about our minds than...

Intuitive eating, masks, dogs & Freud I share how treating yourself like a dog leads to happiness and weight loss. Brian calls to ask how to deal with emotions during a pandemic and how to deal with people who don’t wear masks. Josh shares how helpful psychoanalysis has been to him and Kyleen asks how to deal with loss. I also share my thoughts on intuitive eating and answer other questions from l...

Insomnia, Self-Care & Babyish Mothers I share my thoughts on the psychological reasons for Sharon's insomnia, talk with Kristina about how to deal with retraumatization, and explore the puzzling case of Jenny's mother. Plus, I answer questions from members of my Dr. Nina's "Food for Thought" Facebook community.

Big thighs, scared boy & taking care of mom Today I talk about my own story and history of eating disorder recovery. Josh calls to explore how his experience as a child impacted his relationship with food. Karlygash realizes she’s taking care of her mother instead of herself, and we look at how that impacts what she’s eating.

Eating addiction (not food addiction) In this episode I talk about why food is a solution to the problem and not “the” problem. Karlygash calls in to share some positive insights and changes that she’s making. Josh realizes he’s being haunted by the past, when he was teased for being skinny. We discuss the difference between food addiction and eating addiction. You’re definitely going to wan...

How to stop eating candy I talk with Karlygash about why she’s eating cake and candy, and explore how she needs more sweetness in her life. Erin called to talk about her epiphany when it comes to wine and fun. I shared how being overly focused on productivity gets in the way of enjoying life, and why happiness can be scary. What does this have to do with food? Watch and learn!

Let’s talk about fat, baby! In this episode, I talk about The F word… Fat. What it means, what it is, and how to neutralize the stigma. Josh calls and discusses his loneliness and disconnection during this time of Covid. Kelley Gunter (author and co-founder of the Binge-Free Babes program) calls and talks about why she loves her “before” photo as much as her “after” photo. Karlygash di...

"Hope, Self-Compassion & Food" Today, I share my hope for my country and our future, and talk about how compassion can make all the difference in your relationship with food. Karlygash explores the impact of verbal abuse on her eating habits, Josh discusses how his conflict about love is showing up with hunger.

"Why was I hungry after dinner?" Today, Karlygash gets to the bottom of her craving for cakes and realizes it has nothing to do with food. Josh shares his insights about being hungry after dinner, realizing what he was really hungry for (and it wasn’t food). I also answer Nicole‘s question about how to identify if you’re eating dessert because it’s yummy or because you need comfort.

How to deal with body shamers In today’s show I answer Diane‘s question about eating whatever she wants and how to navigate that. I share how to accept your body and want to change it, too. Jennie calls with a question about body shaming and Karlygash calls with a positive update.

5 New Years Resolutions You’ve Never Heard Before I share five New Year’s resolutions you’ve never heard before that I’ll get you off to a great start in 2021. Karlygash calls to share some news. Jeanine asks how to feel positive when she feels so terrible about her weight. I answer questions about what to do with feelings when you don’t wanna feel them, and how to create a good relationship with...

5 New Rules About Exercise Exercise isn’t about torturing yourself. It’s about having fun, being healthy, and feeling good. In today’s show, I share five new rules about exercise. I also talk to Karlygash, who’s making healthier choices and being nicer to her self. Aria wants to know how she can take better care of her body, and Isabelle wants to know how to stop eating junk food when she knows it...

"Don’t set yourself on fire to keep someone else warm!" Today's episode is about letting yourself take care of YOU instead of giving up your needs, wants, and wishes just to make others happy. I talk with Karlygash about her new insights and behavioral shifts with food (it’s a big change!). Jeanine wants to know why she thinking about going on a new diet and discovers the hidden reason she's focus...

Sorry, Not Sorry & Sabotage Are you apologizing too much? In this episode, I talk about replacing “I’m sorry” with another phrase. I go over the many reasons for weight loss sabotage, and we also get a hopeful update from Karlygash!

"I feel guilty when I eat!" Feeling guilty about food? I talk about guilt with callers Karlygash, Nicole, and Kristina. Karlygash feels guilt over success. Nicole has conflicts with hunger. Kristina worries about dependency. We explore how this is tied to their conscious worries and food, weight, and body image. Listen now!

Sabotage, Anxiety & Lizzo I talk with Karlygash about how to stop sabotaging her food choices and be in the moment and discuss how to manage Covid travel-related anxiety with Kristina. I also share why I have a lot in common with Lizzo (yes, it’s really true!!) and give tips on how to feel confident about your body!

How to get through Thanksgiving without gaining weight I share tips on how to get through the holidays without gaining weight. I talk with Karlygash about the connection between bingeing and loneliness, and share a technique on how to comfort yourself without food. I share thoughts on Tamoxifen cravings and whether binges is hereditary .

Bingeing & Post-Election Anxiety I talk with Karlygash about why she’s sabotaging her progress. I also share how to get through post-election anxiety without stress eating. Plus, something makes me cry during this show—not once, but twice. Check it out to see what brings me to tears, and see why feeling your feelings isn’t so scary!!

Halloween candy, bingeing, and feeling like a burden I answer a listener's question about why she can't stop eating Halloween candy (there are TWO reasons!). Frequent caller Karlygash reports that she's bingeing and gaining weight. I identify one hidden reason she's bingeing and give her three ways to stop the binge. Jenny calls with post-election anxiety. She fears burdening others with her needs...