Experts Explain Trauma | Does Binge Eating Mean You're Still in Survial Mode?

In this powerful conversation, trauma therapist and psychologist Dr. Jessica Neukam-Helms joins Lisa Tickel to explore the deep connection between trauma, survival mode, and binge eating.Dr. Jessica answers one of the most important questions trauma survivors ask:"Why do I keep reaching for food even when I’m not hungry?"Together, they unpack:- What survival mode actually looks like in everyday life- Why binge eating can feel like the only relief in high-stress environments- The difference between emotional eating and binge eating- How trauma disrupts interoceptive awareness (our ability to know hunger/fullness)- Practical tips to help regulate your nervous system and break binge cycles- Why food often becomes our first—and sometimes only—form of comfort- How to start building a healthier relationship with food without shame or restrictionThis episode is filled with insights, compassion, and tangible takeaways for anyone navigating food and emotional regulation after trauma.Connect with Dr. Jessica:Website: https://peacefulpresencepsych.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/finding_food_and_body_freedom/Subscribe for new expert videos every Thursday!#bingeeatingrecover #emotionaleatinghelp #traumahealing #womenhealing #nervoussystemregulation #bingeeating #emotionaleating