Experts Explain Trauma | Emotional Hunger vs Physical Hunger - How to Tell the Difference?

How do you tell emotional hunger from physical hunger—especially if you’ve never known the difference?In this Experts Explain Trauma episode, Lisa Tickel talks with Dr. Jessica Neukam-Helms about why many of us lose touch with hunger/fullness cues and how trauma, stress, and dieting complicate what we feel. You’ll hear a simple way to start noticing patterns—without shame—and what tends to distinguish body-based hunger from urge-based eating.If you’ve ever thought, “I can’t tell what my body is asking for,” this conversation will help you begin tuning back in.✨ Join Lisa’s healing community to connect with others walking the same path → https://womenshealingcommunity.carrd.co/✨ Take the next step with Lisa’s 6-week Healing Workshop → https://healingworkshop.carrd.co/00:20 Distinguishing Between Emotional and Physical Hunger02:42 Understanding Interoceptive Awareness05:34 Reconnecting with the Body07:09 Distinguishing Physical and Emotional Hunger11:28 The Cycle of Emotional Eating