19. Trauma, Eating Disorders & Compassionate Care with Tracy Brown (Part 1)

In this Part 1 of the conversation, we explore the powerful connection between trauma, body image, and eating behaviors with Tracy Brown, a Registered Dietitian who specializes in trauma-informed care. Tracy shares how unresolved trauma can shape the way individuals relate to food, their bodies, and their sense of safety, often in ways that go far beyond surface-level habits.Through both clinical insight and real client experiences, she introduces the concept of nervous system regulation, highlighting how responses such as fight, flight, or shutdown can directly impact hunger cues, digestion, and the ability to make nourishing choices.Keywords: trauma-informed care, nutrition, disordered eating, body image, healing, dietetics, trauma, neurobiology, recovery, somatic therapyIn this episode, you’ll hear about…Trauma's impact on digestion and hunger cuesNeurobiological effects of trauma on the bodyTrauma-informed care principles for dietitiansRelationship between early attachment and eating behaviorsPractical steps for trauma healing in nutritionChapters00:00 Introduction to Tracy Brown and Trauma-Informed Care02:43 What Led Tracy to Specialize in Trauma-Informed Nutrition05:13 Understanding Trauma: Definitions and Core Concepts09:24 Physiology of Trauma and Its Impact on Digestion14:28 Neural Pathways and Stress Responses in Trauma20:15 Trauma, Dissociation, and Eating Behaviors26:12 Trauma and Disordered Eating: The Connection32:20 Restrictions, Dieting, and Re-triggering Trauma41:54 Key Takeaways for Trauma-Informed Practice in NutritionDon’t forget to hit subscribe, rate, and review the show to help reach more people with the message of food freedom!Work with a Christian food freedom dietitian + use your health insurance: https://maddoxnutrition.co/Heal with food at your own pace: Purchase the Truth Based Nutrition Self-Paced Course https://maddoxnutrition.co/courseSources/links: To get started with Attuned Eating, get your free guide at www.tracybrownrd.com/free-giftsTo set up a free clarity call now schedule at www.tracybrownrd.com/get-started