Have you used food to cope with your sensitivity? In this episode, I talk with Josie Munroe, LMFT about the connection between sensitivity and eating disorders and: 

• What factors predispose highly sensitive people to developing an eating disorder

• Alternative ways to cope and find companionship other than food

• The difference between feeling calm and feeling numb as we try to soothe feelings of overwhelm and anxiety 

• What changes are needed to make recovery resources more sensory friendly for HSPs

• Finding hope in the possibility of full recovery from eating disorders   

Josie Munroe is an LMFT specializing in eating disorders and trauma recovery for Highly Sensitive People. She serves adults in California and Vermont through individual therapy and also has self-paced, online recovery courses available for anyone, anywhere. Josie is, herself, an HSP and an eating disorder survivor and is passionate about sharing the knowledge and tools that have transformed her work and her life.

Keep in touch with Josie:
• Website: https://www.yoursensitiverecovery.com • Website: https://www.josiemunroe.com   
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoursensitiverecovery   

Resources Mentioned:
• Unlocking Recovery: The SensitiviKEY (How Sensitivity Shapes Eating Disorders and Guides Healing):https://www.yoursensitiverecovery.com/courses/unlocking-recovery
• Highly Sensitive Person book by Dr. Elaine Aron: https://bookshop.org/a/63892/9780553062182  

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