Food anxiety isn’t in your head — it’s in your nervous system. Discover how vagal toning and somatic cue-checking can transform your relationship with food from reactive to regulated.
Category: Food
Why You’re Not Broken: How Trauma Shapes Eating Patterns (and How to Heal)
If you’ve struggled with food shame or emotional eating, you’re not broken. Your body is trying to protect you. Here’s how trauma rewires eating behaviors — and how nervous system healing sets you free.
Somatic Tools That Actually Stick: Why Female Physiology Demands a New Approach
Most somatic tools and practices available today come from research and traditions based on male physiology, and this is a problem for women. It's no wonder 75-80% of chronic conditions like autoimmune disease, depression, and migraines impact women. On top of that, most dietitians and nutritionists base their food recommendations on male metabolic and hormonal … Continue reading Somatic Tools That Actually Stick: Why Female Physiology Demands a New Approach
Connection > Control: Healing Your Food Story Through Regulation
How to Build a New Relationship with Food That Honors Your Nervous System, Not Your Diet Brain
Stress Relief Through Healthy Eating
I’ve done the research so you don’t have to. When I first became a wellness coach, I knew there had to be a better way to improve energy that didn’t just involve clocking our 8 hours every night (although that’s important, too). Our energy is a combination of hormone balance, nutrient absorption, and the suppleness of … Continue reading Stress Relief Through Healthy Eating
Celebrating the Connection of Food and Family
Picture one of your favorite meals. Now, imagine the hands that prepared it and the mouths it has fed. Food isn't just fuel; it's connection. Think about the stories of family, love, and tradition intertwined in your favorite meals. As things get hectic this week, let's celebrate the joyful role food plays in our lives—from … Continue reading Celebrating the Connection of Food and Family
How Food Neutrality Can Reduce Stress and Anxiety
Finding your groove in food neutrality is liberating in a world that's loudly opinionated about what to eat and what not to eat. And the holiday season is no exception for the voices around us and the voice within us to get loud. So, let's clarify what food neutrality is and isn't. A COMMON MISCONCEPTION: … Continue reading How Food Neutrality Can Reduce Stress and Anxiety
Understanding the Link Between Stress and Food Choices
It’s time to shift the narrative: our relationship with food and weight is more about the stress in our lives than the food on our plates. Here’s a sample of how stress and eating habits intertwine, often in ways we least expect. STRESS INFLUENCES EATING HABITS IN SEVERAL WAYS: What we eat: Stress often triggers cravings for … Continue reading Understanding the Link Between Stress and Food Choices
Navigating Food During the Holidays: A Healthier Perspective
The holiday season is a time to reflect on our physical, mental, and emotional responses to food. Instead of micromanaging our intake, our work must focus on embracing food as neutral and cultivate a compassionate relationship with it. This mindset shift can lead to sustainable health and a positive eating experience. Support is available for this transition.
Whole Foods: Maestros of Wellness for a Harmonious Body
“Soma" translates to ‘body” in Greek, so when I see people discussing the power of somatics, I have this strong urge to remind everyone that the world within us isn’t only about the emotional work but the nurturing of our cells—you know—the stuff we were taught in high school biology. These building blocks of our … Continue reading Whole Foods: Maestros of Wellness for a Harmonious Body
Outlook Good, Feel Good 