It’s Not About Willpower
Today I’m going to talk about eating problems. If you’re listening to this show, you probably think you have an eating problem, or you know someone who does. And the reality is – and this might sound...
View ArticleThe ‘F’ Word:
Today I’m going to talk about the F word: feelings. Ever notice how our culture tells us there’s something wrong with feelings? Angry? You have an anger management problem. Sad? You’re depressed,...
View ArticleNeeds? Who Needs ‘Em?
Today I’m going to talk about the difference between “having needs” and “being needy.” If you’re human, then you have needs. We all have basic needs for food, water and shelter, and other needs: for...
View ArticleWhat NOT To Say
Is your spouse, partner, friend, or loved one struggling with weight, food or body image problems? Do you want to help but just don’t know how? This is Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklin, psychoanalyst, and...
View ArticleStay Out of Your Head (and the fridge)
This is Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklin, psychoanalyst, and today I’m going to talk about getting out of your head and into your heart. When you think less and feel more, you’re not as likely to turn to food...
View ArticleWhat Do You Want To Lose?
Do you want to lose 10/20/50/100 pounds or more? Do you think that when you lose weight, your life will be better? I’m Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklin, psychoanalyst, and today I’m going to help you challenge...
View ArticleGain Confidence & Lose Weight
Do you believe that when you lose weight, you’ll feel better about yourself? Actually, it’s the other way around. When you gain confidence, it’s easier to lose weight. I’m Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklin,...
View ArticleFive Ways You’re Sabotaging Your Diet (with words)
How do you talk to yourself? Do you say mean things that you’d never say to a friend, partner, spouse or child? If so, it’s affecting how you feel – and how you eat. I’m Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklin,...
View ArticleStarving For Love?
What are you hungry for right now? Is it food… or do you have a deeper hunger, for something emotionally fulfilling? Maybe what you truly want is love and connection. I’m Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklin,...
View ArticleWeigh Your Words (skip the scale)
When you’re upset, do you tell yourself something along the lines of: Don’t worry, it could be a lot worse. You have a lot to be grateful for. Look on the bright side. This isn’t so bad. That’s what I...
View ArticleStop Dieting, Start Living
Is it hard for you to relax? Do you keep yourself busy doing ten things at once and always thinking about your next project? If so, maybe you’re using food to distract from uncomfortable thoughts and...
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Be a Diet Wiz
Do you think you should be smarter, more compassionate or take more risks? Do you keep parts of yourself hidden from friends or family? If so, maybe you need to go on a diet, a different kind of diet,...
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The Skinny on Fat Talk
How do you talk about your body? Do you say things like, “My thighs are huge. Look at the flab on my stomach. I’m disgusting.” If that’s familiar, you’re engaging in fat talk. The way you talk...
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Are You A Food Addict (or not)?
Do you consider yourself a food addict? Do you feel helpless and powerless over sugar, white flour and processed foods? Maybe you are a food addict. Then again, maybe not. I’m Dr. Nina...
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Shop ‘Til You Pop
Do you shop ‘til you drop? Eat ‘til you’re about to pop? Do you overspend as well as overeat? If so, maybe there’s a connection between how you’re spending money, and what’s going on with food. I’m...
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Do You Love Food?
SYNOPSIS Do you love food? When it comes to Valentine’s Day, is your first thought of chocolate, or love? If it’s easier to love food than it is to love people, maybe your conflicts over...
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Am I The Fattest One Here?
Do you avoid parties and other social events because you’re afraid you’ll be the biggest person in the room? Are you self-conscious and afraid you won’t fit in? Comparing yourself to others makes you...
View ArticleIs Your Diet Failing You?
Does the phrase “pool party” create anxiety or dread? If the idea of BBQs and bathing suits makes you wish you’d stayed on your diet all summer, then consider this: Maybe you’re not a failure at...
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Be Size Awesome
Do you know anyone who’s really awesome? Take a moment and consider what makes that person so cool and amazing? Is it the size of their jeans? The gap between their thighs? Their weight? Probably not....
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Scared To Be Skinny?
Are you always on a diet but just never quite reach your goal? Or, if you do lose weight, is it impossible to keep it off? Maybe what you really want (to lose weight) is also what you fear. Maybe...
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