What You Need to Know About Trauma-Informed Nutrition w/ Whitney Trotter

Did you know that trauma plays a huge role in our relationship with food? Today on the podcast, we sat down with anti-racism educator, dietitian, and nurse, Whitney Trotter @whitneytrotter.rd to talk about alllll the ways trauma intersects with our health and nutrition. We’ll specifically be diving into trauma-informed nutrition, which acknowledges the role Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and other forms of adversity play in a person’s life. Trauma-informed nutrition also includes historical and systemic trauma (ie. the effects of growing up Black and Brown in America). As an Eating Disorder expert, Whitney is the go-to dietitian when it comes to helping folks who have experienced trauma health their relationship with food. In This Episode We’ll Cover: • What is trauma & what role does it plays in our health• Specific examples of how Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE’s) may impact a person’s relationship with food• The complex relationship between trauma and likelihood of developing an eating disorder + tips for treatment• How to hold compassion for yourself and others• & MORE 3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast: • Rate• Review• Support our sponsors using our unique ‘HOOKUP’ codes below HOOKUP CODES: • Use our code FOODHEAVEN for 10% off for first time purchasers at www.ember.com • Go to CoorsPure.com to see where you can find Coors Pure• Go to Talkspace.com and use the code FOODHEAVEN to get $100 off of your first month For our resources and shownotes, visit foodheavenmadeeasy.com/podcast. Resources: Trauma-Informed Nutrition Using the ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) Framework BIPOC Eating Disorders Provider List Free Therapy for Black Girls Produced by Dear Media