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Judi Hollis

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For more than forty years, after creating the nation’s first eating disorders unit,  Dr. Judi Hollis’ pioneering work in addiction treatment has been featured on CNN, Extra, Inside Edition, Oprah, Sally, Leeza, and Dr. Oz among others.  Self magazine voted her treatments among the top ten in the nation.  She is a licensed family therapist who is maintaining her own 70-pound weight loss.  Her difficult message of promoting internal spiritual connection and deep personality change is the only valid and lasting approach to weight loss.

Since authoring best sellers such as Fat is a Family Affair,  Fat & Furious, and Hot & Heavy, Dr. Hollis has been training professionals internationally and presenting to community groups about family and individual treatments for addictive eating styles and food obsessions.  In furthering that effort, she has also produced many workbooks, videos, cds and dvds, as well as the mindful eating approach of DIVINE DINE™ which have been packaged into the SUPER SLIM 4 GOOD program which she delivers through teleseminars and individual telephone coaching appointments.  The program teaches participants how to focus seriously on deep personality and behavior change so that weight loss occurs naturally and permanently.


She has taught at universities, hospitals and community agencies, including the US Navy’s treatment programs, the FBI, Betty Ford Center, Hazelden, Omega and Esalen Institutes.  In addition to her radio show, “Dr. Jude’s Ladies Lounge,” she currently maintains consulting and phone coaching practices on both coasts, dividing her time between New York City and Palm Springs, California.



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    MONDAY, May 13 (HealthDay News) -- Job stress increases the risk of heart disease, but living a healthy lifestyle can significantly reduce that risk, a new study says.

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    Many U.S. Blacks Eager to Take Part in Medical Research

    THURSDAY, April 4 (HealthDay News) -- Black Americans are more likely than other racial/ethnic groups to be interested in participating in medical research, including when it involves providing blood or genetic samples, a new study finds.

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    Many Americans Back Nicotine Restrictions in Cigarettes: Survey

    TUESDAY, Jan. 22 (HealthDay News) -- Nearly half of Americans would support a government-mandated reduction of nicotine levels in cigarettes, according to a new study.

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    Med School Enrollment on Rise in 2012

    FRIDAY, Oct. 26 (HealthDay News) -- The number and diversity of students applying to and enrolling in medical schools in the United States increased this year, new data shows.

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    Even 'High-Normal' Blood Sugar Tied to Brain Shrinkage

    TUESDAY, Sept. 4 (HealthDay News) -- People with blood sugar levels at the high end of the normal range may be at increased risk for brain shrinkage that occurs with aging or dementia, according to a new study.

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    Millions of Americans Have Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure: CDC

    TUESDAY, Sept. 4 (HealthDay News) -- One-third of Americans have high blood pressure and only half of them have it under control, dramatically increasing their risk for possibly fatal heart attacks and strokes, a new government report shows.

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    What kind of counseling works for people with addictions?

    Western psychology is rooted in individuality and competition, which can be detrimental to people with addictions. In this video, Dr. Judi Hollis explains the benefits of a more Eastern-rooted counseling, which places importance on being part of a noncompetitive group.


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    How can a psychologist help me deal with my anger and depression?

    Sometimes all people need is to be heard, and a counselor is often the best option for expressing yourself. In this video, Dr. Judi Hollis talks about the benefits of counseling for anger and depression.


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    What are the psychological effects of childhood obesity?

    Childhood obesity can do a lot of damage to one's self-esteem and confidence. In this video, Dr. Judi Hollis discusses the long-term psychological effects of childhood obesity.


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    Is there a fee to talk to a counselor or psychologist?

    It seems like nothing is for free these days, but time spent with a counselor may be worth every penny. In this video, Dr. Judi Hollis discusses what determines psychologists' fee structures.


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    How can I eat healthier?

    You've heard it many times before, but eating healthier truly requires a lifestyle change. In this video, Dr. Judi Hollis explains how you can incorporate lifelong changes by taking one day at a time.


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    Can I do all of my addiction therapy in one program?

    It is common for people who have one addiction to have another type of addiction. In this video, Dr. Judi Hollis discusses the importance of working on each addiction separately, yet simultaneously.


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    When should I let go, or give up control, while in addiction recovery?

    When in addiction recovery, it can be difficult to know when to relinquish control during the process. In this video, Dr. Judi Hollis explains why it's important to do your best and then let go and let the universe take over.


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    How do I know if I have had enough to eat?

    Watch as Dr. Judi Hollis explains how to know if you have had enough to eat.


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    Is there such a thing as psychological happiness?

    Watch as Dr. Judi Hollis discusses psychological happiness.


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