Disordered Eating

Trauma and disordered eating are connected.

Disordered eating and trauma, especially sexual trauma, are intricately linked on a physiological, psychological, and energetic level.

When trauma disrupts the body’s sense of safety, it often creates a need for control that manifests in one’s relationship with food and the body.

In the aftermath of trauma, food becomes not just nourishment but a form of self-regulation through restriction, binging, or other disordered patterns.

For many, these behaviors offer a semblance of control in a world that feels unpredictable and threatening.

Your nervous system also plays a key role.

The body’s physiological response to trauma is rooted in the nervous system. When the sympathetic nervous system is persistently activated due to post-traumatic stress, the body is in a constant state of “fight or flight.”

This ongoing activation can dampen the parasympathetic system – the branch responsible for “rest and digest” – leading to issues in digestion, nutrient absorption, and overall gut health.

Given that the gut is often called our “second brain,” housing the majority of the body’s serotonin…

Disruptions here can profoundly impact mood regulation and the healing process itself.

Here’s how you can reclaim control…

Integrating treatment for disordered eating alongside trauma therapy is crucial because these patterns don’t just stem from a desire to control food. They arise from a deeper need to reclaim your sense of self.

The journey to healing is about realigning with your body’s innate wisdom. When you do, you’ll strike the balance that allows your body to survive and thrive.

As someone with specialized training in the mind-gut connection, epigenetics, and holistic nutrition…

I see food not merely as sustenance but as a sacred medicine that can support this transformation.

Let’s take a holistic approach to your nutrition.

The foods you choose, the way you eat, and the energy you bring to your nourishment all affect your health and healing.

The impact of trauma often misaligns us with our energetic self, creating imbalances in the body’s chakra system.

By incorporating energy healing principles into nutritional therapy, we can tailor nourishment to support specific chakras that may be blocked or depleted.

For example, grounding foods like root vegetables can help restore a sense of safety and connection to the earth when the root chakra is affected. Similarly, leafy greens and heart-healthy fats can support the heart chakra, encouraging self-compassion and openness.

It’s time to heal: body, mind, and spirit.

When we address the trauma with the disordered eating, you’ll rekindle that sacred relationship with nourishment.

You’ll recognize the key to transformation and healing is how you fuel yourself. Each bite feeds the body and nurtures the soul.

Let’s restore the connection between the self and the sacred, one step at a time.

I’m here for you. Let’s talk about how I can help during your free consultation: (760) 710-9213.