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Food, Faith, and Freedom: Rewriting Recovery with Stephanie Mattrey
In this conversation, licensed acupuncturist and women’s health practitioner Stephanie Mattrey shares her lived experience with anorexia and bulimia and how it informs her work helping women recover from food addiction and disordered eating. We explore the brain-based nature of addiction, why some 12-step frameworks help (and where rigidity can harm), and how faith became an anchoring part of Stephanie’s recovery. Stephanie explains cycle-aware patterns—why cravings and coping often intensify in the luteal phase, what perimenopause can feel like when cycles stretch or sleep shifts, and how to support yourself with steady protein, simple meals, and data-gathering without obsession. We also touch on postpartum nourishment, practical ideas for meal trains, talking with teens about bodies in a matter-of-fact way, and the daily rituals that keep her grounded (a short morning prayer sit and planning food the night before). If you’re feeling shame or fear around food, Stephanie’s message is clear: it’s not your fault—and recovery is possible, compassionate, and worth it.
Stephanie Mattrey’s practice & The Pulse Project: https://www.shinerising.com/membership
The Pulse Project Podcast
Want to stop guessing about your cycle and actually know what’s happening with your body? I’m offering 3 months of personalized online cycle education as part of my Fertility Knowledge Collective certification. Together, we’ll chart your fertility signs, decode your hormones, and help you feel confident about your cycle, whether your goal is family planning or simply understanding your body better.
Ready to get started? Text "FKC" to Emma at 854-220-0218!
Emmamma Resources + Links:
- Book a Free Inquiry Call with Emma
- Join Matriarch
- Cycle Basics Mini Course
🎙️ Get Involved with the Podcast:
- Ask a Question for the Podcast: Submit here
- Leave a Review + Get a Gift: Claim your gift here
📌 Stay Connected:
- Website: https://emmamma.com
- Instagram: @cyclicaldoula
- Email: [email protected]
- Text me at: (854) 220-0218
The views and opinions expressed by guests on The Cyclical Doula Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Emma Goff or Emmamma LLC. This podcast is intended for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice.
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By EmmammaIn this conversation, licensed acupuncturist and women’s health practitioner Stephanie Mattrey shares her lived experience with anorexia and bulimia and how it informs her work helping women recover from food addiction and disordered eating. We explore the brain-based nature of addiction, why some 12-step frameworks help (and where rigidity can harm), and how faith became an anchoring part of Stephanie’s recovery. Stephanie explains cycle-aware patterns—why cravings and coping often intensify in the luteal phase, what perimenopause can feel like when cycles stretch or sleep shifts, and how to support yourself with steady protein, simple meals, and data-gathering without obsession. We also touch on postpartum nourishment, practical ideas for meal trains, talking with teens about bodies in a matter-of-fact way, and the daily rituals that keep her grounded (a short morning prayer sit and planning food the night before). If you’re feeling shame or fear around food, Stephanie’s message is clear: it’s not your fault—and recovery is possible, compassionate, and worth it.
Stephanie Mattrey’s practice & The Pulse Project: https://www.shinerising.com/membership
The Pulse Project Podcast
Want to stop guessing about your cycle and actually know what’s happening with your body? I’m offering 3 months of personalized online cycle education as part of my Fertility Knowledge Collective certification. Together, we’ll chart your fertility signs, decode your hormones, and help you feel confident about your cycle, whether your goal is family planning or simply understanding your body better.
Ready to get started? Text "FKC" to Emma at 854-220-0218!
Emmamma Resources + Links:
- Book a Free Inquiry Call with Emma
- Join Matriarch
- Cycle Basics Mini Course
🎙️ Get Involved with the Podcast:
- Ask a Question for the Podcast: Submit here
- Leave a Review + Get a Gift: Claim your gift here
📌 Stay Connected:
- Website: https://emmamma.com
- Instagram: @cyclicaldoula
- Email: [email protected]
- Text me at: (854) 220-0218
The views and opinions expressed by guests on The Cyclical Doula Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Emma Goff or Emmamma LLC. This podcast is intended for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice.