Ep 38: Responding to a Traumatic Food-Associated Experience
Oct 7, 2022
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Psychology student and international model Makena Osborne discusses navigating traumatic food-associated events, emphasizing self-awareness and managing stress. The podcast explores maintaining objectivity in stressful situations, being prepared and proactive against food allergies, and overcoming fear through self-reflection.
Traumatic food-associated experiences can lead to distressing symptoms where food is perceived as the trigger. These distressing events can put individuals in survival mode, leading to tunnel vision thinking and quick blame assignment, often targeting food as the cause. The association between specific foods and traumatic symptoms can develop into condition food sensitivities, impacting one's relationship with food and overall well-being.
Maintaining Objective Awareness in Food Sensitivity Management
Maintaining self-awareness and an objective perspective during stressful situations plays a vital role in avoiding falling into the food sensitivity trap. Being able to separate experiences from circumstances and objectively analyze situations can prevent unnecessary fear and overreaction to food-related incidents. A critical and rational approach towards symptoms and triggers can help individuals navigate food sensitivities more effectively and without unnecessary restrictions.
Being Proactive and Prepared in Managing Food-Related Allergies
Being proactive and prepared in managing food-related allergies can significantly reduce fear and anxiety surrounding potential reactions. Understanding one's allergies, having the necessary medications or treatments on hand, and seeking advice from healthcare professionals can empower individuals to confidently deal with allergic reactions without resorting to excessive food avoidance or fear-based behaviors.
Traumatic experiences associated with food can quickly pull us into the FAST and lead to conditioned food sensitivity. Makena Osborne shares a scary event that she recently went through and how she navigated through the fear.
Makena is a student at the University of British Columbia, majoring in psychology! She models internationally (Paris Fashion Week, Vancouver Fashion Week, Western Canada Fashion Week and modelling for clothing companies around Canada). Currently, she lives in Kelowna, British Columbia and works part-time at Saje Natural Wellness.
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