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Understanding Binge Eating and Trauma with Stephanie Mara
Summary
In this conversation, Maya Kruger and Stephanie Mara delve into the complexities of eating behaviors, particularly focusing on binge eating and the somatic approach to understanding these behaviors. They explore how trauma, neurodivergence, and cultural influences shape our relationships with food and body image. The discussion emphasizes the importance of safety, both in the body and in relationships, and how generational trauma can perpetuate unhealthy eating patterns. Stephanie shares insights on the somatic eating method, which prioritizes body awareness and emotional regulation over traditional dieting approaches. The conversation concludes with reflections on self-discovery and the journey towards a healthier relationship with food and body.
About Our Guest:
Stephanie Mara Fox, PhD in progress, MA, CMBEC, CHC, CYT, is a Somatic Nutritional Counselor and Mentor with a Master’s Degree in Somatic Psychotherapy. She is the creator of Somatic Eating®, a body-oriented, sensation focused therapeutic approach to eating. She’s supported women, coaches, and wellness professionals all over the world, helping them to heal from disordered eating patterns, binge eating, emotional eating, chronic dieting, and body image concerns. She has been working for over the past decade to guide women in feeling empowered in their relationship with their food and body. Stephanie is published in the International Body Psychotherapy Journal, featured in Somatic Psychotherapy Today, VoyageDenver, Authority Magazine, and the Nutritional Wellness Summit and Somatic Healing Super Summit. She has supervised thousands of coaches, counselors, wellness practitioners, and therapists. Stephanie is on a mission to guide others into a safe and regulated relationship with food so they can go out and create their Satiated Life.
5-part Somatically Transform Your Emotional Eating Experiences: https://www.stephaniemara.com/subscribe
Websites: https://www.stephaniemara.com/
https://www.somaticeating.com/
Chapters
00:00 Understanding the Fight or Flight Response in Eating Behaviors
02:59 The Somatic Eating Method: A New Approach
05:41 The Impact of Trauma and Neurodivergence on Eating
08:46 Cravings as Body Information
11:53 Binge Eating: A Protective Measure
15:01 The Role of Safety in Eating Behaviors
18:06 Generational Trauma and Food Relationships
21:02 Cultural Influences on Body Image and Eating
23:55 The Intersection of Body Image and Safety
27:05 Finding Neutrality in Somatic Work
29:42 The Role of Family and Generational Patterns
32:44 Exploring GLP-1s and Body Image
35:50 The Complexity of Body Image and Self-Worth
39:05 Navigating Relationships and Food Choices
41:43 The Journey of Self-Discovery and Healing
44:52 Closing Thoughts on Food, Body, and Safety
Keywords
somatic eating, binge eating, trauma, body image, cravings, generational trauma, safety, neurodivergence, intuitive eating, food relationships
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In this conversation, Maya Kruger and Stephanie Mara delve into the complexities of eating behaviors, particularly focusing on binge eating and the somatic approach to understanding these behaviors. They explore how trauma, neurodivergence, and cultural influences shape our relationships with food and body image. The discussion emphasizes the importance of safety, both in the body and in relationships, and how generational trauma can perpetuate unhealthy eating patterns. Stephanie shares insights on the somatic eating method, which prioritizes body awareness and emotional regulation over traditional dieting approaches. The conversation concludes with reflections on self-discovery and the journey towards a healthier relationship with food and body.
About Our Guest:
Stephanie Mara Fox, PhD in progress, MA, CMBEC, CHC, CYT, is a Somatic Nutritional Counselor and Mentor with a Master’s Degree in Somatic Psychotherapy. She is the creator of Somatic Eating®, a body-oriented, sensation focused therapeutic approach to eating. She’s supported women, coaches, and wellness professionals all over the world, helping them to heal from disordered eating patterns, binge eating, emotional eating, chronic dieting, and body image concerns. She has been working for over the past decade to guide women in feeling empowered in their relationship with their food and body. Stephanie is published in the International Body Psychotherapy Journal, featured in Somatic Psychotherapy Today, VoyageDenver, Authority Magazine, and the Nutritional Wellness Summit and Somatic Healing Super Summit. She has supervised thousands of coaches, counselors, wellness practitioners, and therapists. Stephanie is on a mission to guide others into a safe and regulated relationship with food so they can go out and create their Satiated Life.
5-part Somatically Transform Your Emotional Eating Experiences: https://www.stephaniemara.com/subscribe
Websites: https://www.stephaniemara.com/
https://www.somaticeating.com/
Chapters
00:00 Understanding the Fight or Flight Response in Eating Behaviors
02:59 The Somatic Eating Method: A New Approach
05:41 The Impact of Trauma and Neurodivergence on Eating
08:46 Cravings as Body Information
11:53 Binge Eating: A Protective Measure
15:01 The Role of Safety in Eating Behaviors
18:06 Generational Trauma and Food Relationships
21:02 Cultural Influences on Body Image and Eating
23:55 The Intersection of Body Image and Safety
27:05 Finding Neutrality in Somatic Work
29:42 The Role of Family and Generational Patterns
32:44 Exploring GLP-1s and Body Image
35:50 The Complexity of Body Image and Self-Worth
39:05 Navigating Relationships and Food Choices
41:43 The Journey of Self-Discovery and Healing
44:52 Closing Thoughts on Food, Body, and Safety
Keywords
somatic eating, binge eating, trauma, body image, cravings, generational trauma, safety, neurodivergence, intuitive eating, food relationships