Uncovering the “signs of emotional eating” can be a journey of self-discovery. It’s like peeling back the layers of an onion, each one revealing something new about our relationship with food and emotions. Many of us have had moments of diving into a pint of ice cream after a stressful day. But when this becomes a habitual response, rather than …
Does this sound familiar to you? You get into a huge argument with your partner or are rushing to complete a very important deadline… Before you know it, you’re grabbing that pint of ice cream or box of leftover pizza in the fridge. And before you know it, that pint of ice cream is gone. Every slice of pizza is …
Combat binge eating by understanding emotional triggers & past traumas, not dieting, and practicing mindful responses. Support & professional help are key.
If you’re currently 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. Don’t give up hope — while binge eating may seem impossible to manage on its own, there is help and hope. By debunking some of the most common misconceptions …
I’m puppy-sitting a very adorable dog named Rosey (and yes, that’s the way her name is spelled – some people have told me that it’s spelled wrong but this is the way her “people” spell her name). A rose by any other name, right? Well, Rosey can teach all of us about self-acceptance. How? For one thing, Rosey does …
Do you think you’ll be happier when you lose weight? Today I’m going to tell you why happiness can sabotage your diet. Yes, happiness. A few years ago, a Special K commercial asked viewers, “What will you gain when you lose?” Now, let me be clear: I fundamentally oppose the idea that you can gain happiness by losing weight, because …
Do you ever wish you could just be done with feelings? Just get rid of them? How to get rid of feelings for someone? Today I’m going to tell you exactly how to do that. The other day I was at a party and someone asked, “What’s the point of expressing these feelings? It’s not going to change anything.” She …
Dr. Nina explains why bingeing is NOT about willpower or control. She gives helpful suggestions on how to change your behavior with food.
Got questions about manorexia or bigorexia? Dr. Nina explores the topic of male eating disorders, explaining the specific issues that pertain to guys, and how to address them.
How many times have you started a new diet? Maybe it’s the same diet over and over or maybe you’re always trying a new one. You might be wondering why it’s so hard to stay on a diet, any diet. In this episode, Dr. Nina explains why diets don’t work and offers suggestions on what does work.
