Episodes

  • When Food Is NOT Love: 10 Reasons Mother's Day Is Hard

    When Food Is NOT Love: 10 Reasons Mother's Day Is Hard
    May 9 2024
    If it's not one thing... it's your mother. Mother's Day can bring up a wide range of emotions. Whether you have a challenging relationship with your mother, have lost your mother, or are struggling with infertility, this day can be tough. Ideally, Mother's Day is a time of joy and celebration, but it can also trigger pain, grief, and complex emotional experiences. In this episode, I explore the complexities of Mother's Day. I’ll reveal the 10 types of mothers (this will be interesting) and give you tips on how to deal with them. I’ll also share insights and strategies for navigating this holiday. If you're looking for support, validation, and practical tools to help you through Mother's Day (or any day involving motherhood), I invite you to join me in this helpful episode. Your feelings are valid, and you deserve to prioritize your emotional well-being. On Mother's Day, whether you celebrate, grieve, or simply take a step back, I will help you understand the 10 mothering styles and achieve peace with food. * * * * * For a deeper dive grab your copy of my bestselling book, The Binge Cure: 7 Steps to Outsmart Emotional Eating. Available on Amazon: The Binge Cure Book bit.ly/BingeCure The Binge Cure Journal: https://bit.ly/3vUQirb Apply to Work with Dr. Nina: drninainc.org/application Connect with Dr. Nina: dr.nina@drninainc.com
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    1 hr
  • Ask Dr. Nina: How to Stop Thinking About Food 24/7

    Ask Dr. Nina: How to Stop Thinking About Food 24/7
    May 2 2024
    Do you constantly think about food? Whether you're trying to stick to a diet, struggling with emotional eating, or just obsessed with “eating right” having food on your mind 24/7 can be exhausting and overwhelming. This constant food focus can take over your life. You might avoid social situations because you're worried about what you'll eat or feel self-conscious about eating in front of others. Maybe you feel guilty and ashamed whenever you have a forbidden food. Over time, your entire world can seem to revolve around food. In this episode, I dive deep into the factors that drive food obsession and share practical strategies to stop the madness. You'll learn: - The surprising reasons why we get stuck in food obsession (hint: it's not just about willpower!) - How to identify the emotional triggers that drive your food thoughts - Unique techniques for managing food cravings and urges - How to challenge the diet mentality and make peace with all foods - Strategies for finding joy and fulfillment outside of food If you're ready to take back control of your thoughts and start living a life without constantly thinking about food, you definitely want to tune in. *. *. *. *. * Available on Amazon: The Binge Cure Book bit.ly/BingeCure The Binge Cure Journal: https://bit.ly/3vUQirb Apply to Work with Dr. Nina: drninainc.org/application Connect with Dr. Nina: dr.nina@drninainc.com
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    1 hr
  • Master Your Nighttime Cravings: 5 Tricks to Avoid Binge Eating

    Master Your Nighttime Cravings: 5 Tricks to Avoid Binge Eating
    Apr 25 2024
    If you're like many people, you might have an issue with food at night. You may have too many snacks while watching TV. Or vow to have just a few bites of ice cream and instead finish the whole pint. And that's just the beginning... Nighttime binge eating can be a real problem. Not only can it lead to weight gain, it can also disrupt your sleep and leave you feeling grouchy the next day. Worse, it makes you feel terrible about yourself and impacts your self-esteem. In this episode, I reveal the five most common mistakes people make when trying to overcome nighttime bingeing. And I also share what to do differently. Don't miss this opportunity to stop binge eating at night. With the tips and strategies I give you, nighttime eating can be a thing of the past. * * * * * For a deeper dive grab your copy of my bestselling book, The Binge Cure: 7 Steps to Outsmart Emotional Eating. Available on Amazon: The Binge Cure Book bit.ly/BingeCure The Binge Cure Journal: https://bit.ly/3vUQirb Color Yourself Confident: https://amzn.to/4b6ZGrR Apply to Work with Dr. Nina: drninainc.org/application Connect with Dr. Nina: dr.nina@drninainc.com
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    1 hr
  • Emotional Eater's Toolkit: How to Use Art For Transformation

    Emotional Eater's Toolkit: How to Use Art For Transformation
    Apr 18 2024
    When you think of emotional eating, you probably DON’T imagine art, creativity, and acting as a means to create change. Today's guest is going to change that! Roni Maislish is a psychotherapist whose chief interest is helping and raising awareness of emotional eating and its implications for individuals, families, and society. Through years of study and both personal and professional experience, Roni delves into what he calls the “underground world (unconscious world), using our relationship with food as a gate for change and healing. * What is a “cure” when we are talking about our relationship with food * Emotional starvation and emotional neglect and the connection to obesity and food. * Overeating as a theater of the body * How art can be a vital aspect in the healing process He shows you how to transform your relationship with food using creativity. Be sure to join us for this interesting and helpful show. *. *. *. *. * Connect with Roni: linkedin.com/in/roni-maislish-msw-81b4731a5 For a deeper dive grab your copy of my bestselling book, The Binge Cure: 7 Steps to Outsmart Emotional Eating. Available on Amazon: The Binge Cure Book bit.ly/BingeCure The Binge Cure Journal: https://bit.ly/3vUQirb Color Yourself Confident: https://amzn.to/4b6ZGrR Connect with Dr. Nina: drninainc.org/application
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    1 hr
  • Mind Over Matter: Overcoming 16 Mental Blocks to Peaceful Eating

    Mind Over Matter: Overcoming 16 Mental Blocks to Peaceful Eating
    Apr 11 2024
    Are you trapped in a seemingly endless cycle of binge eating, overwhelming guilt, and relentless self-blame? You may not realize it but thought patterns and distortions play a part in perpetuating this destructive pattern. These negative thoughts become increasingly entrenched and feel real, which makes it nearly impossible to escape the grip of binge eating. The shame, despair, and isolation may lead you to believe there's no way out. But I'm here to tell you that there is hope. In this episode, I share the 16 most surprising links between cognitive distortions and disordered eating. I'll uncover the hidden mental traps that keep you locked in the binge-eating cycle, and share powerful strategies to rewire your thinking for lasting change. In this transformative episode, you'll gain the knowledge and tools to: - Identify the 16 most common cognitive distortions fueling your binge eating disorder - Challenge and reframe the distorted thoughts that trigger binges - Cultivate self-compassion and resilience in the face of setbacks - Develop a personalized toolkit of healthy coping mechanisms Don't spend another day trapped in the binge eating cycle, believing that healing is out of reach. Tune in to this life-changing episode and take the first step towards reclaiming your freedom, health, and happiness. Your path to liberation starts now. Listen to this episode and embark on your journey to breaking free from binge eating once and for all. * * * * * For a deeper dive, grab your copy of my bestselling book, The Binge Cure: 7 Steps to Outsmart Emotional Eating. The Binge Cure Journal will help you put the ideas in The Binge Cure Method into practice. NEW: Color Yourself Confident, an adult coloring book for people who are outsmarting emotional eating. All available on Amazon: The Binge Cure Book bit.ly/BingeCure The Binge Cure Journal: https://bit.ly/3vUQirb Color Yourself Confident https://amzn.to/4b6ZGrR
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    1 hr
  • Ask Dr. Nina: How to completely rid yourself of food guilt?

    Ask Dr. Nina: How to completely rid yourself of food guilt?
    Apr 4 2024
    Do you constantly feel guilty about what you eat? Do you beat yourself up for indulging in your favorite foods or for overeating? Food guilt causes shame, anxiety, and stress. And then, you might just turn to food for comfort and distraction. And here's the thing: if you don't address this issue head-on, that creates a vicious cycle of restrictive dieting, bingeing, and even more guilt. In this episode, I’m diving into the topic of food guilt and sharing my proven strategies for breaking free from this destructive mindset once and for all. You’ll discover the psychological roots of food guilt, the impact of diet culture on your eating habits, and practical tools for creating lasting change. If you're ready to let go of food guilt and reclaim your joy and freedom around eating, you won't want to miss this episode. *. *. *. *. *. * Grab your copy of my bestselling book, The Binge Cure: 7 Steps to Outsmart Emotional Eating. Available on Amazon: The Binge Cure Book bit.ly/BingeCure The Binge Cure Journal: https://bit.ly/3vUQirb Color Yourself Confident: https://amzn.to/4b6ZGrR Connect with Dr. Nina: drninainc.org/application
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  • The Validation Trap: The Link Between Approval and Binge Eating

    The Validation Trap: The Link Between Approval and Binge Eating
    Mar 28 2024
    Have you ever stopped to consider why a simple compliment can brighten your day? Maybe you yearn for recognition of your kindness, talents, appearance, or intelligence. It’s natural to want approval, but what happens when this need for external validation dictates how you feel about yourself? When our self-worth depends on the opinions of others, it can lead to a surprising and destructive consequence: binge eating. This pattern can be incredibly difficult to break free from on your own. That's why in this episode of The Binge Cure with Dr. Nina on VoiceAmerica, I dive deep into the connection between approval-seeking and binge eating. Explore the psychological roots of this behavior and get practical strategies for building a more resilient, self-assured sense of self. Don't miss this opportunity to overcome both approval-seeking and binge eating. -------------------- For a deeper dive grab your copy of my bestselling book, The Binge Cure: 7 Steps to Outsmart Emotional Eating. Available on Amazon: The Binge Cure Book bit.ly/BingeCure The Binge Cure Journal: https://bit.ly/3vUQirb Color Yourself Confident: https://amzn.to/4b6ZGrR Connect with Dr. Nina: drninainc.org/application
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  • A “Food Addict’s” Story: from Confusion to Clarity

    A “Food Addict’s” Story: from Confusion to Clarity
    Mar 21 2024
    After gaining and losing over 700 pounds, Michelle Petties finally discovered the “secret” to winning her lifelong battle with emotional overeating, stress eating, yo-yo dieting, cravings, and bingeing. Now, Michelle is a speaker, writer, and radio show host. Her memoir, Leaving Large - The Stories of a Food Addict, was a category winner in The 2022 Memoir Prize for Books. In this episode of The Binge Cure with Dr. Nina, she will share her unique insights and story of hope, healing, triumph, and ultimately…transformation. We will look at how events, experiences, and memories inform our beliefs, attitudes, and habits around food, hunger, and everything else in life. Listen to the show and get on a path to rewriting your own food story! --------------------------- Connect with Michelle: https://go.michellepetties.com/brandnewcall For a deeper dive grab your copy of my bestselling book, The Binge Cure: 7 Steps to Outsmart Emotional Eating. Available on Amazon: The Binge Cure Book bit.ly/BingeCure The Binge Cure Journal: https://bit.ly/3vUQirb Color Yourself Confident: https://amzn.to/4b6ZGrR Connect with Dr. Nina: drninainc.org/application
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    1 hr