17. How to Deal with Trauma When You Struggle with Disordered Eating and Negative Body Image with Cherie Miller, LPC

Time does NOT heal all wounds.  In order to effectively deal with trauma that’s been negatively impacting your relationship with food and your body, you’ve got to be willing to do the hard work and process through that trauma. When you commit to working with a trauma-informed team who can support you through some of those really tough areas of your relationships with food and body, you’re SO much more likely to experience deeper levels of freedom. In today’s episode, trauma-informed therapist, Cherie Miller, joins me to talk about how trauma can impact your relationships with food and body and what to do when you recognize it’s been holding you back. A few nuggets you can expect to hear in today’s episode include:      🤷🏻‍♀️ What trauma IS and what it ISN”T      🍴 How trauma can show up in a disordered relationship with food      💡 Why it’s important to not keep your trauma history in the dark      🩹 Where to look for resources when you’re ready to start healing your past traumas      🕊️ How your freedom journey changes when you invite the Lord into the process Resources mentioned: >>> Register for our free 3-part workshop series beginningThursday, May 4th >>> Find a Christian therapist through FINDINGbalance Become a VIP Podcast Insider HERE to access BONUS resources only available to our VIP list. Join our community in the Food Freedom & Body Image Support for Christian Women Facebook group to ask your questions about cultivating a joy-filled relationship with food, your body, & Jesus. If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries!  You can leave your podcast review here instead 😉. Connect with Brittany: Instagram Facebook *Reminder - Podcast content is not meant to be taken as professional nutrition or medical advice or to replace counseling with a licensed therapist. Please consult with your own treatment team.