Girls Gone Wellness Neuro-Nutrition Can Help your Brain & Body Heal from Trauma with Timothy Frie, DHS(c), MS, CNE
Nov 11, 2024
Timothy Frie, a neuro-nutritionist and founder of the Georgia Center for Neuro-Nutrition, discusses how nutrition can heal our brains and bodies from trauma. He explains the neurobiological effects of unresolved grief and burnout and emphasizes the importance of dietary choices in recovery. The conversation covers the role of essential nutrients in brain function, the link between nutrition and mental health, and the benefits of mindfulness in cooking. Frie advocates for trauma-informed care and a holistic approach to wellness.
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Timothy Frie's Personal Journey
- Timothy Frie shares his personal struggles with food insecurity, disordered eating, and trauma in childhood.
- These experiences motivated him to enter the field of neuro-nutrition and study the impact of trauma on nutrition and brain health.
Grief vs. Trauma Explained
- Grief and trauma cause neurobiological disruptions impacting the brain's processing of reality.
- Trauma severity can vary from subtle emotional impacts to major life-changing events with long-term effects.
Trauma-Informed Client Care
- Meet clients where they are with intention, consent, and personal goals in trauma-informed care.
- Approach clients as co-pilots, supporting them to make empowered health decisions tailored to their understanding.
