The Dr Nina Show: Outsmart Emotional Eating

The Dark Side of Dieting

One study found that by the time the average woman is 45 years old she will have tried 61 different diets. Diets fail because they’re about deprivation and that leads to over eating or bingeing. Today I speak about:

Why dieting leads to bingeing
Why diets usually end in failure
The psychology of dieting
How to deal with deprivation
How to comfort yourself without food

Be sure to check out this show and learn how to stop bingeing and start living your best life!

How to Beat Bingeing Forever

Lots of us think bingeing is a forever thing. Why? Because we think we have a food problem or a food addiction, which is why it seems impossible to create change. After all, we can stop certain addictive behaviors such as smoking or drinking. But, we can’t stop eating so we think we have to struggle forever. Those beliefs are incorrect. And, transformation is possible. It’s a matter of changing your mindset and finding the right path to break free from bingeing.
 

If you think bingeing is about willpower, control, or food addiction, think again. In this episode, I break it down and show you:

* Why dieting is not the answer (and what is)
* How to crack the code of emotional eating
* What to do about loneliness
* How to challenge all-or-nothing thinking

Implementing these tips will help you stop emotional eating, free yourself from guilt and shame, and create a life a life of happiness and lasting freedom.

Anxiety & Binge Eating

Today I explore different types of anxiety, discuss why treating anxiety is important, and explain the relationship between anxiety and binge eating, stress eating, and emotional eating.

Discover the one super effective way to stop anxiety in its tracks.

And, I also share how to feel more empowered in all situations, especially when other people challenge or judge you.

Check out this powerful show now!

It's not about willpower

I share why binge eating is not about willpower. And why it’s not about control. And why it’s not even about food.

Join me as I explain how to stop binge eating for good, and the exact steps to take when you feel triggered to eat or binge.

Longtime listener Karlygash calls and I demonstrate this technique with her. She has an “aha” moment about why she’s feeling stuck and gets in touch with a new way to respond to herself instead of bingeing.

How to heal from fatphobia

In this episode, I welcome Roni Manor, a young activist on a mission to help others learn to love and take care of themselves.

We discuss the harmful impact of fatphobia and how to create change on a personal and societal level.

One “aha” moment is when Roni points out how our culture finds certain behaviors like smoking disgusting, but when it comes to weight bias we find the person disgusting instead of the perceived behavior.

We explore everything from weight bias and morality to body positivity and doctors who assume everything is tied to weight.

Don’t miss this fascinating and inspiring episode!

Trying to stop bingeing?

If you’re trying to stop bingeing, stop gaining weight, stop procrastinating, or stop anything… Maybe you’re trying too hard.

Today I share the real, unconscious reasons why it’s so hard to create change. It’s not about control. It’s not about willpower. It’s not even about food.

I explore how fears of success and failure are impacting your ability to have the life you want. Josh calls in with an example of a harsh inner critic, and we discuss what that critic has to do with his relationship with food.

Be sure to check out this episode!

Why food addiction isn't real

Today I cover some reasons why food addiction is a fallacy, even if it "feels" real. Josh calls with questions about food and relationship. I cover some ways to look at what’s eating at you instead of focusing on what you’re eating. And I tell you the key to changing your relationship with food for good.

Sugar detox and sugar addiction

What’s the truth about sugar addiction? Today I share what sugar addiction is and isn’t, and give new strategies to cope with those sugar cravings.

Nicole calls with a question about dealing with cross-addictions and drinking wine. Karlygash calls to explore the whole within her soul when it comes to her mother.

Don't miss this personal, helpful, inspirational show!

Recovery from binge eating

I talk about why I don’t believe in recovery from eating disorders – because I believe in liberation! Liberation is true food freedom and it can be yours for life. I share the reasons why and also talk about how to stop thinking about food all the time. Josh calls with questions about our inner critic and how that relates to food issues.

How to stop bingeing at night

I give tips on how to stop bingeing at night, including the exact strategies on how to stay out of the kitchen and stop focusing on food.

I also explain how to talk to family members about image. Karlygash calls with a question about not wanting to work, which leads to a discussion of loneliness and how that is connected with food.

How to stop binge eating

In this episode I give tips on how to stop binge eating. I share actionable strategies in the short-term and also how to make long-term changes all without counting a single calorie, carb, or fat gram. Karlygash calls to explore why she's sabotaging herself with food and her job. Don't miss this helpful show!
 

From depression to contentment

In this show, I have the pleasure of welcoming my guest Dr. Bob Rich, psychologist and author of 19 books, including From Depression to Contentment. Dr. Bob shares his strategies to eliminate depression and re-engineer your life, creating a good life that can be enjoyed fully and forever. When we feel good, we don't need food for comfort or distraction.

What to Do When You Don't Feel Good Enough

I discuss what to do when you don't feel good enough. The first step is to stop comparing yourself to others. I give strategies on how to stop comparing yourself and how to feel better in your body and your life.

Josh calls to discuss how to handle despair and we explore gender differences when it comes to expressing emotion. Men and women are socialized to experience certain emotions over others.

I also explain how to heal from emotional wounds, how to face the fear of losing good feelings, and how to respond to yourself when you're upset. Don't miss this helpful show!

5 Ways to Stop Being Critical

Self-criticism can lead to emotional eating. In this episode, I talk about five different ways we can be self-critical, and share what to do differently. I also make a mistake at the end of the show.  Check out these five strategies to stop being critical to yourself.

3 Vulnerabilities to Binge Eating

I talked about one of the three vulnerabilities that leads to emotional eating. Pamela calls to express her anger and Karlygash calls to discuss procrastination. Josh says he's "feeling fat"--but what is he actually feeling? To find out, you're definitely going to want to check out this show!

Why am I eating so much cereal?

I talk with Brian from Chicago about how to handle his anger, anxiety, and resentment towards people who aren’t vaccinated. Jenny asks why she is craving so much cereal and we get to the bottom of why cereal makes her feel safer. Josh discusses how his critical voice is entwined with emotional eating.

Dr. Nina Show: Guest Dr. Maggie Landes

Dr. Maggie Landes, Physician and anti-diet wellness expert talks about why diets don’t work, intuitive eating, Health At Every Size, how to know if you’re hungry, how to learn how to eat when you’ve been dieting your whole life, and much, much more! Don’t miss this fabulous and helpful conversation!

Liberation from Emotional Eating
Josh calls to talk about authenticity and how it relates to self-esteem and food. Karlygash calls to talk about her newfound kindness towards herself and she shares how much better she feels, and how it’s changing her eating habits. 

Calls from listeners!

Today show was all about the callers! Pamela shares her frustration and pain about recovering from breast cancer, and wanted to know how to stop eating at night. Josh discusses guilt and shame and envy, and wonders how that shows up with eating. I provide tips and strategies to create change both in your relationship with yourself and food.

The Wizard of Oz & Weight loss
Today I talk about how the characters of the Wizard of Oz can teach a lot about yourself and challenge your negative ideas about yourself. When you feel good about YOU it’s easier to make better food choices and lose weight. Josh shares his thoughts about this topic and he discusses how psychoanalysis can help. Sharon asks about the relationship between shame and food issues. We talk about throwing water on your inner witch and cultivating more of a Glinda the Good Witch response to yourself! You don’t want to miss this interesting episode!

How to deal with anxiety
I share a simple shift to help you feel more motivated to take care of yourself, and highlight some words to eliminate from your vocabulary so that you gain confidence and are more likely to lose weight. Josh shares his anxiety about an upcoming situation, and I gave him the strategy to deal with anxiety.

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. 

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 our brains.

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.

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.

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’s bad for her. Plus, lots more!

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!

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 .

Is it too late to lose weight?

I talk about whether there’s such a thing as being too old to lose weight after years of yo-yo dieting. I also answer questions from listeners about how to stop feeling stuck, how to stop comparing yourself to others, and what to do when you feel like you deserve a treat after a hard day. I explain to Karlygash why encouraging herself is so important and discuss compassion with Jenny. And more!

Helplessness, Cheerios & Overwhelming Emotions

Dr. Nina talks with Kristina about unconsciously turning helplessness over life into helplessness over Cheerios, talks with Jenny about how to manage anxiety and answers Monica’s question about how to handle overwhelming emotions.

Little Girl Mothers, Food as Reward & More!

Dr. Nina explores how to set limits with mothers who want to be babied, and explains how that relates to food. She answers Nicole’s question about using food as reward, gives Robin a new way to keep a food journal and helps Sharon find a new perspective on post-surgery calorie/carb/protein counting requirements. 

Compassion, Deprivation & Anxiety
Dr. Nina talks with Karlygash about her newfound compassion for herself, speaks with Sharon about the “anxiety monster” she feels about having sweets in the house, and gives Jenny a tool to deal with anxiety.

Callers, callers, callers!
Dr. Nina talks with Karlygash about preventing self-sabotage, with Mary about how to stop overeating at night and with Jenny about new ways of dealing with trauma.

“Fear of success”
Dr. Nina answers Esther’s question about how to avoid overeating at gatherings, talks with Karlygash about fear of success, discusses how to manage food allergies and food restriction with Kristina and helps Jenny express the true needs underneath her yearning for rose wine.

Bingeing, Guilt, Shame & Anger
Dr. Nina answers Linda’s question about bingeing vs. overeating, talks with Karly about her inner critic, and discusses guilt and shame. Jenny calls to express her anger and anxiety about the world situation.

Emotional eating? It’s not about laziness!

Dr. Nina answers listeners questions about motivation and laziness, how to process difficult emotions. Caller Karlygash asked how to deal with her recent binges and Andrea gave a positive update on her progress. 

Grief, Coronavirus & Oreo Cookies

Dr. Nina discusses the grief that so many of us are feeling--for the loss of life, and the loss of our way of life. She shares coping strategies to deal with grief instead of eating to feel better. Caller Nicole has questions about why she craves sweets at night. Caller Barbara resonates with the topic of grief and says she's using rows of Oreo cookies to cope. Dr. Nina gives her a new, reassuring perspective and guidance on what to do next.

10 Ways To Feel Good About Your Body
Dr. Nina shares 10 ways to feel good about your body, even when you're trying to lose weight. She talks with Nicole about how to handle her boyfriend's comments about food and exercise. Andrea calls in with a positive update about how she's shifting her relationship with food and herself.

Rethink Coronavirus Anxiety

Dr. Nina shares tips on how to be less anxious in these anxious times. She shares her number one strategy on how to shift from fear to calm, whether the anxiety is about coronavirus or anything else. Caller Nicole wanted to know why she suddenly started focusing on food and sliding into the diet mentality. Caller Andrea was overwhelmed by feelings of concern and empathy. Dr. Nina shares steps we can all take to better handle all the crazy stuff going on in the world right now instead of eating for comfort or distraction. 

“Maui or not?”
Answering a listener’s question, Dr. Nina explains how to deal with food deprivation while on a restricted eating plan for autoimmune issues, sharing her own experience. Caller Andrea was thinking of canceling a trip to Maui for fear of being judged in her bikini and caller Nicole wanted to know how to deal with anxiety. Check out the show for clarity on how to deal with these issues and more.

Questions From Viewers

Dr. Nina answers questions from James, who wants to know how to remind himself to use the VARY self-soothing strategy; from Toni, who questioned how to respond to people who comment about her weight loss; and from Nicole, who's focused on losing weight as a means to feel good about herself. She also discusses the post-holiday blues.

How To Deal With Haters

Dr. Nina discusses discrimination against people of size and what to do about it. She also explores how we attack and target ourselves, and provides strategies for how to turn your inner critic into a friend. She gives more "food for thought" from 100 Ways To Make Peace With Food and shares some of her personal history with eating problems, emphasizing that no matter how long you've struggled, there is hope for making radical change.

Baby Steps To Weight Loss

Dr. Nina shares her experience at the Susan G. Komen 3 Day Walk For A Cure. She explains the exact strategies she used, training to walk 60 miles in three days, and shows how they can be applied to any goal. She also talks with caller Nicole about how to stop mindless eating at night.

How To Deal With The Food Police
Dr. Nina shares many strategies for how to respond to “well meaning” family and friends who police every bite you eat. She talks with callers Nicole and Nick, who both report progress (yay!!) and answers questions from members of her Facebook group, Dr. Nina’s “Food For Thought” Community.

​From the best of "The Dr. Nina Show":  Interview with Jeff Witzeman

Dr. Nina talks with filmmaker Jeff Witzeman about his documentary, Cancer Can Be Killed.   He shares how his wife and many others have beaten cancer naturally and they discuss what the medical establishment doesn’t want you to know - which is that there are scientifically-proven alternatives to chemotherapy and radiation.  Don't miss this interesting, informative show!  For more information on the film, visit cancercanbekilled.com.

Potatoes, Wellness, Dudes & More

Dr. Nina talks about the connection between binge eating disorder and suicide, in honor of Suicide Prevention Month. She answers questions about the"spud challenge" and shares inspirational thoughts from writers on the importance of balance. She also talks with KC about why it's so difficult to eat mindfully when he's having meals with others.

How To Love Your Body (When You Hate Your Weight)

Dr. Nina shares tips on how to love your body when you're trying to lose weight. She also talks to callers Nicole, who felt guilty about eating frozen yogurt the night before, and Isabelle, who finds it uncomfortable when people make comments about her weight loss.

Celebrity Fitness Expert Craig Ramsay

TV personality, fitness expert, author, and trainer Craig Ramsay shares his "tricks of the trade" for creating healthy weight loss and maintaining a balanced attitude towards food and health. He shares his experience of losing 30 pounds in thirty days and tells why that led to bingeing and weight gain. Don't miss this entertaining show!

Trainer/massage therapist David Becerra

Dr. Nina talks with certified trainer and massage therapist David Becerra, who shares helpful tips on how to get fit and relaxed - no gym required! He shares the best foods to eat after a massage, how to get rid of a headache, the "handy" way to know what and how much to eat, and shares a five-minute workout that will transform your body. Don't miss this episode for those tips and much more!

Special Guest Devin Burke

When's the last time you reached for a snack when you were feeling stressed? Stress is one of the most common causes of emotional eating. Dr. Nina interviews health coach Devin Burke about how to stop stress in its tracks. They also discuss the relationship between sleep issues and weight gain. Don't miss this informative and helpful episode!

#bikinityranny, speedos and breakthrough

Dr. Nina shares a post from Beauty Redefined on why we shouldn't let bikinis dictate our self-esteem.  A would-be prank caller admits he can't prank Dr.Nina because she's "too nice" and she engages him in a conversation about male body shaming.  She helps caller Nicole break through her fears about gaining weight and gets to the hidden reasons for why Nicole "freaks out" whenever she gains weight.

From the best of "The Dr. Nina Show" : Love The Body You Are In

What would be different if you felt good in your body?  Imagine getting up every day and feeling good.  Imagine dressing for comfort instead of camouflage.  Imagine loving the skin you're in.

If that sounds like an impossible dream, you're definitely going to want to tune in to this episode.  Dr. Nina talks with Christie Kearney, a positive body image advocate and international speaker on subject of body positivity, whose motto is "Love the skin you're in!"  

Christie shares how she overcame her body image battles, and how having a positive body image changed her life.

Why Exercise Doesn't Lead To Weight Loss

Dr. Nina shares the reasons that exercise does not lead to weight loss, and explains the pitfalls of earning calories by working out.  She gives tips on how to make peace with food for good (hint: it has nothing to do with what you're eating) and provides three ways to learn to love your body.  She follows up with caller Nicole about her black and white thinking about good vs. bad foods.

From the best of "The Dr. Nina Show" : Stop Feeling Self-Conscious

Dr. Nina gives tips on how to feel less self-conscious, and shares Dr. Ashley Greer's tips on how to stop letting other people's opinions control you.  She also introduces four strategies for how to stop fat shaming yourself and talks with Brian from Chicago about why being hard on himself is not the best way to motivate himself.

Trauma, Addiction and Eating Issues

Dr. Nina explains different traumas and how they relate to eating issues and other addictions. She gives a fascinating example of how experiences in the past influence the present. She also takes calls from Nicole, Larry and Brian, answering questions about willpower, dieting and how to motivate a child to be more active.

7 Words NOT To Say To Yourself

Dr. Nina describes seven words that always make you feel bad and lead to comfort eating.  She answers questions from listeners, explaining why exercise is not the key to weight loss.  She also takes calls, talking to Nicole about ways to soothe herself after an exhausting day instead of turning to food, and talking to Larry about the benefits of drinking water, and why he may find it difficult to walk away from an upsetting work situation. 

Dr. Nina describes the pros and cons of intuitive eating. She also shares Deepak Chopra's advice on how to process feelings. 

Calls From Listeners

Dr. Nina talked with listeners about what's eating "at" them:  Nicole has nighttime cravings for ice cream; Larry explores how underlying depression and lack of daylight impacts his eating issues; Nick wants to know how to handle his rejecting son; Kyleen reports that she's not celebrating the holidays and explains how that helps her.  Dr. Nina helps these listeners so they can stop using food to cope.

How To Get Through The Holidays Without Gaining Weight

Dr. Nina gives tips and strategies for how to get through Thanksgiving (and other holiday meals) without losing control over food. She tells you exactly how to handle food cravings and what to say to family members who comment about what you're eating. She also takes calls from Karlygash, Nick and Nicole, answering questions about everything from "resetting" after poor food choices to how to avoid talking politics over a holiday meal.

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 to motivate yourself and heal your relationship to food.

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 to bingeing.

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.

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 also teaches Dr. Nina how to use her SpinGym. As Forbes says, dream it, believe it, achieve it.

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.

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 about the difference between psychotherapy and psychoanalysis.

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.

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!  For more about Dr. Kousouli, visit his website:  drkousouli.com

Interview with Dr. Adrienne Youdim

Dr. Nina talks with Dr. Adrienne Youdim, a renowned physician who specializes in medical weight loss, and medical nutritional therapy, in addition to teaching at UCLA School of Medicine and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, breaks several myths about weight loss and health. Dr. Youdim shares the truth about carbs, Keto and Paleo diets, and how sleep and alcohol may influence hunger and your weight. Find out why she says eating carbs (the right carbs) is always a good thing, and why a Paleo burger may be healthier than certain salads. Connect with Dr. Youdim at dradrienneyoudim.com

Episode 44:  Food Guilt
Dr. Nina talks about why we feel guilty and how to change our thinking so we stop feeling guilty about what we eat.  She explains the difference between being selfish and practicing self-care and gives strategies on how to set limits, showing us the relationship between our needs/wants and bingeing or overeating.  She also takes calls from listeners on the subject of how food is used as a weapon and how to overcome guilty memories.

Episode #41:  Stop Fat Shaming Yourself

Dr. Nina shares why fat shaming keeps you stuck in a toxic relationship with yourself, and how it actually prevents weight loss.  In addition to her own thoughts and tips on the subject, she shares strategies from online resources at Health and Tiny Buddha designed to help you stop body shaming yourself.  Read the original articles at:  http://bit.ly/2GazXDA and http://bit.ly/2G0gLF8.

Episode 37: The TRUTH About Sugar Addiction
Dr. Nina explores the truth behind the so-called science of sugar addiction. You may feel like you're addicted to food, but the truth is something else is going on. We have brains but we also have minds and you can overcome an eating addiction (addiction to eating as a way of resolving some kind of psychological conflict) and make peace with food for good.

Episode 33:  Dr. Nina talks about the importance of self-care, offers "A Body Apology" courtesy of her colleague Andrea Wachter, LMFT, teaches strategies for relaxation and talks to a regular caller, "Larry from Burbank."

Episode 31: Calls from listeners

Episode 28: Calls from listeners & holiday tips
Dr. Nina shares helpful tips on how to get through the holidays without gaining weight. She also talks with Jessica about how to deal with an anxious relative, and gives strategies to feel less stressed, and she helps Anne deal with a family of self-described sugar addicts.

Episode 24:  Conversation with John Salley, NBA Champion and Wellness Expert.
Dr. Nina talks with John Salley about the benefits of a vegan lifestyle, exploring his experience in the NBA as well as his journey from the streets of Brooklyn to the world stage, as both a basketball player and motivational speaker on the subject of health.  Don't miss this engaging and inspiring interview!  johnsalley.com

Episode 22:  Calls from listeners

Dr. Nina talks to Nick from Los Angeles, helping him separate his lovability and likability from the number on the scale.  She discusses the notion of sugar addiction with Anne from New York, giving practical tips about having sugar in moderation and what to tell disapproving family members.  Brian from Chicago wonders if "earning" calories and restricting food when he doesn't work out is normal.  Listen to another lively, interesting conversation between Dr. Nina and a variety of callers!

Episode #19: "Turn your inner critic into a friend"
Dr. Nina gives actionable strategies to help you develop a happier, healthier relationship to food, by changing the way you relate to yourself.  She also talks with callers about how to calm down and discusses mindfulness.

Episode 15 - Be a Diet Wiz
Dr. Nina shows how the struggles faced by characters in The Wizard Of Oz relate to common dilemmas that listeners deal with in their daily lives.  For example, the wicked witch is like the internal critic that we must defeat.  The Wizard Of Oz can represent the part of us that feels like we're showing a mask to the world.  She describes the various ways that self-esteem issues are correlated to overeating.
As Dr. Nina puts it, “When you feel as if you’re not good enough, that’s painful and upsetting, and you’re more likely to use food for comfort and distraction.”
She says, “The characters from The Wizard Of Oz can teach you a lot about yourself and help challenge the negative ideas you have about yourself.  When you feel better, it’s easier to make better food choices and lose weight.”  
She also takes calls from listeners about how to approach friends who have eating and/or weight issues.

Episode 11: Fred Cuellar of "The Buffer Zone Diet".

In today's show, Dr. Nina talks with author of the bestselling book The Buffer Zone about his weight loss journey and his revolutionary and scientifically-based strategy to lose weight.

Episode 7: The Skinny On Fat Talk
Dr. Nina shines a light on fat talk. When people say mean things about their bodies, they feel bad and may even turn to food for comfort or distraction .
In this episode, she provides guidelines for how to stop the fat talk, including a moratorium on discussing body weight and size, reframing negative thoughts, and focusing on the symbolic aspects of fat talk. 
She reminds listeners, “The size of your stomach or thighs doesn’t define you. What defines you is the size of your intellect, the size of your compassion, not the size of your jeans. “  
She challenges the idea that people “feel” fat. As she puts it, "fat is a substance, not a feeling."
Losing weight takes time, but you can drop the fat talk in no time.

Episode 3: Stop dieting, start living!  Dr. Nina gives you specific strategies to stop the sabotage and create a happy, healthy relationship to food (and to yourself). Get her unique mind-body formula to identify what's eating "at" you.