OVERVIEW:

In honor of Mental Health Month, I’m thrilled to welcome Stephanie Mara Fox—PhD candidate, MA, CMBEC, CHC, CYT, Somatic Nutritional Counselor and Mentor, and creator of Somatic Eating®—to the show. Stephanie joins me to unpack the deep-rooted connection between binge eating, trauma, and our nervous system, sharing a body-oriented, sensation-focused therapeutic approach that’s helped women, coaches, and wellness pros around the globe finally feel empowered in their relationship with food and their bodies.

What You’ll Learn

How trauma rewires your nervous system and shows up as binge, emotional, or chronic dieting patterns

The core principles of Somatic Eating®—tuning into bodily sensations to gently guide eating choices

Why traditional “eat less, move more” advice often backfires for those with unresolved trauma

Practical tools for nervous system regulation, from grounding exercises to mindful movement

Steps to begin healing disordered eating patterns with compassion and curiosity

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