Nervous System Regulation in Eating Disorder Recovery w/ Stefanie Michele

How binge eating disorder formed the core of her difficulties with bulimia and orthorexia

A desire to fill the gap in treatment for body image and hope to reverse the cultural damage self-image has brought with it

Somatic experiencing and nervous system trauma responses in relation to eating disorders

How there's more than emotional work necessary for healing anxiety and how this relates to the nervous system

The role of eating and, particularly, binge eating in relation to nervous system dysregulation

Finding and creating safety within ourselves

Cultivating trust in "slowing down" amidst a chronic flight-or-fight state

Letting go of perfectionism in eating disorder recovery and how going “all in” isn't for everyone

Discovering your own needs in eating disorder recovery

The role of executive function and overwhelm; practical tips to quell the somatic responses