Eating Disorders

If intuitive eating has you feeling discouraged, scared of weight gain, or unsure which way to turn, you’re not doing it wrong. This episode explains why those feelings show up and how self-compassion and curiosity can get you moving again instead of falling back on dieting.

Skills and coping strategies only go so far when the trauma underneath hasn’t been addressed. In this conversation, licensed clinical social worker Jennifer explains how trauma shows up in our relationship with food and our bodies, what ketamine-assisted therapy and EMDR actually involve, and how trauma-informed yoga and a simple five-minute body scan can help rebuild trust with yourself.

You don’t have to love your body on the days you feel crummy about it, but you do need to respect it. Body hatred, food rules, and punishment workouts aren’t self-care. They’re exactly what diet culture wants you to do. In this episode, we break down what disrespecting your body looks like and the small, kind actions that help you rebuild trust with your body instead.