Now That's Life! With Dr. Nina

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Episode 49 | Anxiety vs Depression | A Psychologist's Guide to the Difference Jul 30, 2025

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Ever googled "Am I depressed or just sad?" at 2 AM? You're not alone! Dr. Nina Ellis-Hervey breaks down the key differences between anxiety and depression - two common mental health conditions that often get confused.

What anxiety and depression actually are (and how they show up differently)
Why these conditions get mixed up and can occur together
Practical tools you can use right now
When to seek professional help
How to break mental health stigma

Key insight: Anxiety is future-focused fear; depression affects your present state. Both are treatable medical conditions, and seeking help is strength, not weakness.

Your mental health is essential to reaching your full potential - you're DOPE (Destined to Obtain Prosperity in Everything)!

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Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube

#MentalHealth #AnxietyVsDepression #Psychology #NowThatsLife #DrNinaEllisHervey #DOPE

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Q: What is your profession?A: Licensed Clinical & School Psychologist, ClinicDirector, & Full Professor

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Episode 48 | People Pleasing Recovery | Setting Boundaries That Stick Jul 23, 2025

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Tired of being everyone's go-to person? Dr. Nina is breaking down the psychology behind people-pleasing and giving you the tools to set boundaries that actually STICK.

From why your nervous system sees saying "no" as dangerous, to real scripts that work without guilt, this episode is your guide to boundary recovery. Dr. Nina shares her own journey from people-pleasing to protecting her peace, plus introduces her Boundary Setting Checklist to help you practice daily.

Whether you're struggling with family expectations, work boundaries, or just learning to put yourself first, this episode teaches you that boundaries aren't mean - they're necessary.

Ready to stop apologizing for having needs? It's time to become DOPE at protecting your energy.

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Q: What vlog camera are you using?

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Q: What is your profession?A: Licensed Clinical & School Psychologist, ClinicDirector, & Full Professor

💕 I appreciate y'all! 💕

Episode 47 | Hormone Health at Every Life Stage | What Every Woman Needs to Know Jul 16, 2025

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Your hormones are running your life more than you know, and Dr. Nina is about to spill ALL the tea! In this raw episode, she shares her own hormone rollercoaster journey through pregnancy, postpartum, and turning 40.

From the psychology-hormone connection that most people don't understand, to practical tools for every life stage, Dr. Nina breaks down what really happens to your mind AND body during hormonal changes.

Whether you're dealing with birth control mood swings, pregnancy hormones, postpartum struggles, or perimenopause chaos, this episode gives you the science plus real solutions.

Stop suffering in silence. Your hormones affect your psychology, and that's not weakness - that's biology.

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🎁 GOAL SETTING WORKBOOKReady to get serious about organizing your goals? Grab my step-by-step Goal Setting Workbook that breaks down your biggest dreams into daily actions →⁠https://drninaellishervey.com/gifted-resources/goal-setting-guide/⁠

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F A Q ❓

Q: What vlog camera are you using?

A: ⁠https://s.markable.ai/v1EUp⁠A:⁠ https://s.markable.ai/v1EUq⁠

Q: What is your profession?A: Licensed Clinical & School Psychologist, Clinic Director, & Full Professor

💕 I appreciate y'all! 💕

Episode 46 | Why Major Life Changes Make You Feel Crazy (It's Not What You Think) Jul 09, 2025

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Hey y'all! Today on Now THAT'SLife, we're talking about something that's probably affecting ALL of us - our relationship with our phones and social media.

I'm breaking down how all thisscreen time is messing with our minds, why you feel anxious when you can't find your phone, and some real talk about digital addiction. We'll explore practical ways to set boundaries with technology without going completely off the grid(because let's be real, we still got bills to pay and lives to live!).

If you've ever felt overwhelmed by notifications, caught yourself doom-scrolling at 2am, or noticed you can't enjoy a moment without posting about it, this episode is for YOU. I'msharing some evidence-based strategies to help you reclaim your attention and actually be present in your own life.

Because baby, we deserve better than being slaves to our screens!

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🎁 BOUNDARY SETTING WORKBOOK⁠https://drninaellishervey.com/gifted-resources/boundaries-checklist/⁠

🎁 GOAL SETTING WORKBOOKReady to get serious about organizing your goals? Grab my step-by-step Goal Setting Workbook that breaks down your biggest dreams into daily actions →⁠https://drninaellishervey.com/gifted-resources/goal-setting-guide/⁠

💻 FREE 8-Day Motivation Video Course⁠http://bit.ly/8DayVideoCourse⁠

🛒 S H O P M Y S T O R E 🛒

MY ORGANIZING FAVORITESAll the affordable products I mention are in my LTK →⁠https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Dr_Nina_BeautifulBrwnBabyDol⁠

FITNESS FAVORITES⁠https://amzn.to/3C45PEU⁠

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GLOW UP ROUTINE ITEMS⁠https://s.markable.ai/v1EQj⁠

STORE⁠https://s.markable.ai/v0gGV⁠

📚 Books + Planners⁠https://amzn.to/3g6t9XU⁠

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📋 Organization + More⁠https://amzn.to/3IGzUMi⁠

🏠 JOIN MY MEMBERSHIP⁠https://drninaellishervey.com/membership/⁠

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F A Q ❓

Q: What vlog camera are you using?

A: ⁠https://s.markable.ai/v1EUp⁠A:⁠ https://s.markable.ai/v1EUq⁠

Q: What is your profession?A: Licensed Clinical & School Psychologist, Clinic Director, & Full Professor

💕 I appreciate y'all! 💕

Episode 45: I Became Wife, Mom, & Full Professor in 3 Years and & Myself Jul 02, 2025

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Hey beautiful people! Your girl is BACK for Season 2 and we are about to get INTO it!

In this raw episode, I'm giving you the REAL behind-the-scenes of my life - getting married, having my baby, becoming a Full Professor, and turning 40 while pregnant. This is the unfiltered truth about navigating major life transitions that I couldn't share in my regular posts.

We're talking about what it really means to be DOPE (Destined to Obtain Prosperity in Everything) even when you feel like you're barely keeping it together. If you've been riding with me, you KNOW we're about to have some real conversations! ✨

⭐ Key Topics Covered

· The reality of major life transitions happening all at once

· Getting married and learning to be a wife

· Becoming a Full Professor while managing life changes

· Having a baby and turning 40 during pregnancy

· What it means to be DOPE in Season 2

🔥 Main Takeaways

· Major life changes can be overwhelming even when they're positive

· It's okay to not have everything figured out during transitions

· Growth isn't about perfection - it's about evolving through challenges

· Being DOPE means being Destined to Obtain Prosperity in Everything

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🎁 BOUNDARY SETTING WORKBOOK
https://drninaellishervey.com/gifted-resources/boundaries-checklist/

🎁 GOAL SETTING WORKBOOK
Ready to get serious about organizing your goals? Grab my step-by-step Goal Setting Workbook that breaks down your biggest dreams into daily actions →
https://drninaellishervey.com/gifted-resources/goal-setting-guide/

💻 FREE 8-Day Motivation Video Course
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🛒 S H O P M Y S T O R E 🛒

MY ORGANIZING FAVORITES
All the affordable products I mention are in my LTK →
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FITNESS FAVORITES
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GLOW UP ROUTINE ITEMS
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STORE
https://s.markable.ai/v0gGV

📚 Books + Planners
https://amzn.to/3g6t9XU

💼 Boss Basics
https://amzn.to/3uaRhka

📋 Organization + More
https://amzn.to/3IGzUMi

🏠 JOIN MY MEMBERSHIP
https://drninaellishervey.com/membership/

📺 MY VLOG CHANNEL
http://bit.ly/2eIDLvh

👨 FOLLOW SEAN'S YOUTUBE
http://bit.ly/3nwInqo

📱 C O N N E C T W I T H M E 📱

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F A Q ❓

Q: What vlog camera are you using?

A: https://s.markable.ai/v1EUp
A: https://s.markable.ai/v1EUq

Q: What is your profession?
A: Licensed Clinical & School Psychologist, Clinic Director, & Full Professor

💕 I appreciate y'all! 💕

Episode 44: Worst Mistakes of My 20s: Money, Dating, Fake Friends | Throw Back Thursday Series Jul 07, 2022

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In this episode, I talk to you about the worst mistakes I made in my 20s, from money, dating, fake friends and more. This is a way back Wednesday episode so you may hear something familiar. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and rate the podcast if you can.

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Episode 43: ONLINE DATING - The Good, Bad, Real & Wrong | Throw Back Thursday Series Jun 30, 2022

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In this episode, I talk about this whole online dating life (which happens to be how I met my husband). I want to be clear about the good, bad, real & wrong. This is a way back Wednesday episode so you may hear something familiar. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and rate the podcast if you can.

★My mentorship memberships is now live: https://drninaellishervey.com/membership/ and you can use code nowthatslife for 10% off your first month!

★Visit my website and take my FREE 8-Day SUPERNATURAL Video Course here: http://bit.ly/8DayVideoCourse

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Episode 42: How to STOP Giving a F*@k | Throw Back Thursday Series Jun 23, 2022

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In this episode, I talk about how to stop giving a f*@k. I mean, of course, we care about some things and people, but not those who hold no weight in our lives or advancement. This is a way back Wednesday episode so you may hear something familiar. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and rate the podcast if you can.

★My mentorship memberships is now live: https://drninaellishervey.com/membership/ and you can use code nowthatslife for 10% off your first month!

★Visit my website and take my FREE 8-Day SUPERNATURAL Video Course here: http://bit.ly/8DayVideoCourse

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Episode 41: How to REALLY Level Up Across Your Life | Throw Back Thursday Series Jun 16, 2022

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In this episode, I talk to you about some of the ways I have learned to REALLY level up and be my best, and what you can add to your life to enhance it as well. This is a way back Wednesday episode so you may hear something familiar. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and rate the podcast if you can.

★My mentorship memberships is now live: https://drninaellishervey.com/membership/ and you can use code nowthatslife for 10% off your first month!

★Visit my website and take my FREE 8-Day SUPERNATURAL Video Course here: http://bit.ly/8DayVideoCourse

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Episode 41: How to HEAL From Trauma | Throw Back Thursday Series Jun 08, 2022

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In this episode, I talk to you about some of the best ways to heal from trauma. This is a way back Wednesday episode so you may hear something familiar. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and rate the podcast if you can.

★My mentorship memberships is now live: https://drninaellishervey.com/membership/ and you can use code nowthatslife for 10% off your first month!

★Visit my website and take my FREE 8-Day SUPERNATURAL Video Course here: http://bit.ly/8DayVideoCourse

★Learn more about me and what I am doing in the world: http://bit.ly/2ZirpR5

★Join my FREE Facebook Mend-HER-Ship Group: https://bit.ly/3ag6Yi2

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