The Binge Cure with Dr. Nina

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

We know how important it is to be physically fit, but what about mental fitness? What exactly is mental fitness? It’s the state of our mental well-being, which impacts our ability to cope with challenges, adapt to change, and be optimistic. Just like physical fitness, mental fitness requires regular exercise to keep us functioning at our best. On this episode, special guest Marcus Kain will give tips on how to coach yourself to optimal mental fitness. Marcus is the host of the Strong Not Starving podcast and an Eating Disorder Informed Nutrition Coach. After struggling with eating disorders while working as a professional guitar player, Marcus now helps others on their journey. If you’re ready to level up your mental fitness and stop using food as a destructive coping mechanism, this will be a game-changer. Discover how to flex your mental fitness so you don't binge eat, stress eat, or worry about food. Catch us LIVE tomorrow and learn to level up your fitness so you feel free, fit, and fabulous. Connect with Marcus: https://form.jotform.com/240493269367062 Listen to Strong Not Starving: https://www.strongnotstarving.com/ Be sure to grab your copy of the 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 NEW: Color Yourself Confident, an adult coloring book for people who are outsmarting emotional eating: https://amzn.to/4b6ZGrR Connect with Dr. Nina: drninainc.org/application

Do you wish you could just eat like a normal person? Maybe you’ve been struggling with food for so long that it seems impossible. You feel controlled by food. You wake up vowing to be good and the bathroom scale is your nemesis. Life revolves around controlling food and fixating on slips. That food noise is LOUD, and if you don’t get a handle on it, you’re going to be stuck. In this episode of The Binge Cure with Dr. Nina, I share why normal eating is attainable. It’s time to stop wondering if freedom from food chaos is possible. Listen in and I’ll give you the insights and action steps for getting there! This is an episode you can't afford to miss. Join me and I’ll put you on a path to normal eating. -------- For a deeper dive into this topic, be sure to 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. 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

Are you caught in a relentless cycle of self-loathing and binge eating? If so, it’s time to address these patterns before they deepen their hold on your life. After all, you don’t want to be trapped in a world where self-criticism and binge eating steal your life and happiness forever. In this episode, I’m going to show you how to break free. That means: *Understanding the roots of self-loathing *Unraveling the why behind the binge *Inspiring stories of transformation and hope *Finding a path from self-loathing to self-acceptance This is an episode you can't afford to miss. It's time to reclaim your life and find peace within yourself. --------- Be sure to 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

Fitness doesn’t have to feel like a chore or punishment. Yet there are so many false ideas about working out: I’ll get bulky if I lift... Losing weight requires hours of boring cardio... Taking a rest means failure... These ideas often backfire — sapping our energy, slowing our metabolism, and eroding our self-confidence. The cost to our health and self-esteem is too great. That’s why I’m thrilled to welcome Dr. Victoria Burgess onto my show to debunk the myths about exercise. She has a doctorate in Health and Human Performance, is a certified strength and conditioning specialist, a certified sports nutritionist and also coaches a wide range of clients, from professional athletes to everyday people. She is also an adjunct professor in nutrition who’s involved in sports science research. And if that isn't enough, Victoria holds a world record in paddleboarding. She’s also my trainer, and I can vouch that she’s amazing. Listen to the show to discover how lifting weights CAN make you leaner...why boring cardio doesn’t lead to fat loss… and learn to energize your body AND spirit. Connect with Victoria: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquaholicv.com Be sure to grab your copy of my bestselling book, The Binge Cure: 7 Steps to Outsmart Emotional Eating. 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

Ever looked in the mirror and felt that sting, that deep-down sense of just not being enough? It's a painfully familiar place, isn't it? A lot of us have been there. But here's the thing - if we don't shake off these thoughts, they can start to “weigh” down on our happiness and self-esteem. In this episode, I talk about body image – not just the surface stuff, but the deeper, trickier parts that can be harder to face. The ideas that make us run to the kitchen for solace and escape. If you hate your body and can’t imagine feeling otherwise, you’ll definitely want to listen to this show. I give you insights and practical tips to help change how you see yourself. You'll learn to build a more loving, accepting relationship with yourself and your body. Discover how to kick those negative thoughts to the curb and embrace self-love. For a deeper dive into this topic, grab your copy of my bestselling book, The Binge Cure: 7 Steps to Outsmart Emotional Eating, as well as its workbook companion, The Binge Cure Journal: Liberate Yourself from Emotional Eating, Take Control of Your Life, and Feel Good in Your Body. 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

Do late-night chocolate binges leave you feeling out of control and defeated? These relentless cravings can lead to deeper feelings of guilt, shame, and hopelessness around food, damaging your physical and emotional health. You may think these episodes are because of sugar addiction, hormones, or simply a lack of willpower, but the psychology behind chocolate cravings and binges is far more complex. In this episode, I uncover why chocolate seems irresistible, especially after dark. And I share tangible techniques to curb those late-night chocolate urges forever. You’ll walk away with an empowering perspective shift and actionable coping methods to apply when a chocolate craving strikes. Tune in to gain freedom from emotional eating once and for all! For a deeper dive into this topic, grab your copy of my bestselling book, The Binge Cure: 7 Steps to Outsmart Emotional Eating, and the workbook companion, The Binge Cure Journal. Grab your pens and markers for the arrival of my new confidence-building coloring book for grown-ups, Color Yourself Confident! Book bit.ly/BingeCure Journal: https://bit.ly/3vUQirb Color Yourself Confident https://amzn.to/4b6ZGrR

Do you often find yourself in the kitchen, seeking comfort in food when stressed, only to realize you cannot stop? Sometimes this turns into a full-blown episode of binge eating. That pattern can steal your time, impact your health, and affect your overall well-being. Many of us turn to food when stressed, and willpower does not work. Understanding and addressing stress eating is the key to lasting change. In this episode, I answer questions from listeners about stress eating and other topics related to emotional eating. I share insights into why stress leads to binge eating and give practical and effective strategies to help you liberate yourself from emotional eating for life. You'll learn techniques to identify and cope with emotional triggers and discover how to establish a healthier relationship with food. Join me for this enlightening episode. Together, we'll uncover strategies to regain control and move towards a more balanced and fulfilling relationship with food and ourselves. It's a conversation you won't want to miss! For a deeper dive into this topic, be sure to grab your copy of The Binge Cure: 7 Steps to Outsmart Emotional Eating. Available on Amazon: bit.ly/BingeCure

Ever mindlessly snack, not because you're hungry, but because you're stressed or down? You're not alone. Emotional eating is a sneaky habit, and if we don't tackle it, it can spiral into endless guilt and an unhealthy relationship with food. On this episode, I'm going to get real about why we eat our feelings and how to break the cycle. Don't miss this! I share the exact steps you need to create liberation from food, weight, and body image concerns. Here’s to your health, happiness, and LIBERATION! And, for a deeper dive into this topic, be sure to get your copy of my bestselling book, The Binge Cure: 7 Steps to Outsmart Emotional Eating. Available on Amazon in all formats. bit.ly/BingeCure

Have you ever found yourself in an exhausting pursuit of perfection, only to turn to food for comfort when things don’t go as planned? Isn’t it ironic? The drive for flawlessness leads to the opposite—loss of control and binge eating. If we don’t address perfectionism, it leads to stress, anxiety, and a feeling of never being 'good enough,' no matter what we achieve. On this episode, special guest Kirsten Johansen helps break the cycle of perfectionism and binge eating. We explore: The connection between perfectionism and binge eating Perfectionism’s impact on our relationship with food and body image Coping strategies for shifting out of perfectionism And more! Kirsten is a resilient survivor, coach, mentor, guide, teacher, and advocate with over 30 years of experience in human-centered health, wellness, and transformation. She will show you how to silence your inner critic and let go of perfectionism--allowing room for creativity, love, and freedom to thrive. Take the first step towards freeing yourself from the pressures of perfection. It's a conversation that could be the turning point you've been looking for. Here’s to your health, happiness, and LIBERATION!

You know that horrible shame that follows a binge eating episode? You feel guilty, embarrassed and horrified by what you just did. Ironically, you often end up bingeing again--for comfort, escape, or distraction. If you don’t stop this cycle, your self-esteem will tank and you’ll be miserable. If every “mess up” feels like utter personal failure, I get it. I tortured myself for years with self-hate when the scale crept up too. Until I stopped the cycle for good.... In this episode, From Shame to Self-Worth: How to Stop Binge Eating, I delve into what fuels this destructive binge-shame cycle and most importantly, tell you how to break free. You’ll get knowledge, tools, and insights that can make a real difference in how you view yourself and your relationship with food. So, don't miss out! Let’s slay the shame together. for a deeper dive into this topic, grab your copy of my bestselling book, The Binge Cure: 7 Steps to Outsmart Emotional Eating. Available on Amazon in all formats: bit.ly/BingeCure

That time of year is here again - maybe you're gearing up with big intentions to overhaul your habits around food, exercise and body image. I get it. You want to stop binge eating, lose weight, and finally love your body. But let's be honest: those bold vows we make on January 1st often don’t last. You end up in a shame spiral a few weeks later for failing yet again. It doesn't have to go down like this! What if you dropped the fantasies about super-fast external transformation and focused on emotional healing first? In this episode, I give you a different approach to resolutions. Get curious about why binges happen and learn meet those needs directly, and build self-trust. That's true power - not a program promising the perfect butt by March. Ha! Instead, I'll give you strategies to be lit up by life itself, not chained to some goal weight. If the focus stays on self-understanding, self-care ,and radical self-kindness, those external shifts happens naturally. It starts inside. Honor your journey. Value your voice. Befriend all the messy parts needing love. Self-confident and joy spreads from there to everything else. That's liberation. Let’s kick shame to the curb in 2024 and let your spirit dazzle bright instead. Sounds like a plan to me! Listen in to get strategies to achieve your dream life in 2024.

Does it seem like you know WHY you’re binge eating but you can’t seem to stop? That’s because insight is only the first step to change. If you don’t learn how to respond differently to emotions, you will stay stuck in that cycle of vowing to be “good” but eventually giving in and eating all those forbidden foods. And then feeling ashamed and hopeless. In this episode, I giving you specific strategies to change your habits–inspired by Zane my Great Dane. In fact, dogs can actually help you stop binge eating. Yes, you read that right! Your furry friend could be a secret weapon in your battle against binge eating. Even if you don’t have a dog or you’re more of a cat person, you’re going to want to get these seven strategies. You’ll discover how to: 1) Unleash optimal well-being 2) Sniff out self-love 3) Create a paw-sitive attitude 4) And so much more Discover the 7 strategies to help you stop binge eating. Here’s to your health, happiness, and LIBERATION! And if you want a deeper dive into breaking free from binge eating, get your copy of my bestselling book The Binge Cure: 7 Steps to Emotional Eating (available on Amazon or, for a limited time, get it at a discount on my website). https://drninainc.com/