Food and Nervous System Regulation

Food is integral to our survival and health, but it’s common for those with trauma to exhibit disordered eating, whether that be a history of dieting, bingeing, or fasting. These behaviors are truly a reflection of our dysregulated nervous system, and only once we start to heal it can we find food freedom.   During this episode, we’re talking about the health of our relationships with food and our body, and how nervous system regulation is a path to trauma healing. Jennifer and Elisbeth share their personal experience with distorted eating, and how they achieved food freedom.   We also explore the topics of diet culture, intuitive eating, the “good woman narrative,” and how food drives components of complex post-traumatic stress disorder, such as inner critic and perfectionism.   Tune in to learn more, and get guidance on establishing a healthier relationship with food!   Topics discussed in this episode:   Food as an output of the nervous system How eating behaviors affect the interoceptive system Effects of our traumatizing diet culture Food numbing emotions Additional pressures on women Experiencing the pleasure of food What distorts our perspective on our body Scarcity mindset Resources to start healing   Get more information on the Neuro Somatic Intelligence Certification: https://neurosomaticintelligence.com?aff=traumarewired   Sign up for the Food Freedom program here: https://brainbased-wellness.com/food-freedom/   Subscribe to the free Brain Training Video Series: https://brainbased-wellness.com/membership/?aff=Jenebug   Learn more about Brain-Based Wellness, here: https://brainbased-wellness.com?aff=Jenebug   Join the Trauma Rewired Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/761101225132846   Head to https://calendly.com/traumarewired/consultation for a consultation to identify trauma responses in your own life and learn how to train your nervous system to move out of behaviors that aren’t serving you!   Work with Jennifer:   https://linktr.ee/traumarewired   https://www.instagram.com/illuminatedwithjennifer/ FREE 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens when you use my exclusive offer: https://www.athleticgreens.com/rewired This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique http://www.podcastboutique.com