The Higher Self with Danny Morel

#133 - Jillian Acosta: Childhood Trauma & Eating: Weight Loss Isn't About The Food

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Feb 28, 2024
Jillian Acosta, a registered dietitian/nutritionist specializing in functional medicine and the psychology of eating, shares profound insights on the links between childhood trauma and eating behaviors. She reveals how unresolved emotional wounds can lead to food addiction and impulsive eating. The conversation dives into the transformative power of confronting pain, the role of supportive environments, and the healing potential of plant medicine. Jillian emphasizes self-love and nurturing as vital for fostering a healthier relationship with food and oneself.
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INSIGHT

Food Prisons

  • Restrictive diets and loss of control both represent prisons when it comes to food.
  • These prisons prevent individuals from connecting with their body's true desires.
INSIGHT

Food Divisiveness

  • Jillian Acosta believes the divisiveness surrounding food is a control tactic by big industries.
  • This confusion benefits these industries by allowing them to manipulate the masses.
ANECDOTE

Disconnection from Food System

  • Danny Morel realized his disconnection from the food system after contemplating a scenario without modern conveniences.
  • This led him to recognize the ego and convenience involved in food debates and a renewed appreciation for the sacredness of hunting and farming.
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