Episode 23: Body Positivity with Kristin West.

Dr. Nina talks with award-winning actress, producer, plus-sized model, radio show co-host and writer Kristin West about how she stays body positive in a culture that privileges thinness as the only way to be beautiful. She gives tips on how to feel good about yourself while you're losing weight, and shares some funny and poignant stories about her experiences as a plus-sized woman in Hollywood. For more about Kristin, please visit: kristinwest.net

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 21: Body image, trauma and sexuality. Dr. Nina talks with Lauren Brim, author of "The New Rules Of Sex" about the relationship between body image, shame, and sexuality. They explore the underlying reasons why so many women struggle with shame about their bodies and sexuality, and how that relates to body image, weight and food. For more information on Lauren Brim please visit laurenbrim.com

Episode #20 - Stop The Sabotage. Dr. Nina helps you stop weight loss sabotage and also explains how to stop feeling hungry by understanding the mind-body connection. She takes calls from listeners on the subject of self-acceptance and breaking out of diet prison.

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 #18

Dr. Nina speaks to renowned transformational coach and motivational speaker Bershan Shaw and takes calls from a listener about why self-acceptance can be more helpful than self-love. Bershan is the founder of URAWARRIOR.COM and two-time breast cancer survivor, Bershan has dedicated her life to helping others discover their inner warrior during life’s most difficult journeys. She beat the odds after being diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer and is now seven years cancer free. She gives helpful hints about how to feel good about your body and says, “Mindset is everything.”

A driving force in Bershan’s life has been the unshakeable belief that she is meant to help others discover their own inner warrior. In 2011, she became a transformational speaker to women & men worldwide. She then started a unique social networking support site, URAWarrior.com designed to inspire others during the most difficult times in their lives. The site offers a safe and supportive place where they can find connection, comfort, inspiration, and above all, hope for a brighter tomorrow. Check out her site at bershan.com.

Episode 17: 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.

Episode 16: Dr. Nina takes calls from listeners on a variety of topics.

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 14 : 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.