Experts Explain Trauma | What to Do With Emotions Instead of Eating?

Ever wonder what to do with your emotions if you stop coping through food?In this powerful episode of Experts Explain Trauma, licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Jessica Neukam-Helms shares answers to one of the most common (and overwhelming) questions in binge and emotional eating recovery: If I stop eating this way… then what?You’ll learn:- Why taking food away as a coping tool can actually backfire- The difference between healthy distraction and emotional processing- Practical regulation tools like breathing techniques and urge surfing- How to build a coping toolbox—without shame, guilt, or “all-or-nothing” pressure- Why curiosity and compassion are the keys to long-term changeThis episode is a must-watch for anyone navigating emotional eating, trauma, or building self-awareness and nervous system resilience.Connect with Dr. Jessica Neukam-Helms:Psychologist & Creator of The Finding Food & Body Freedom FormulaWebsite: https://peacefulpresencepsych.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/finding_food_and_body_freedomSubscribe for more weekly insights on trauma healing, emotional regulation, and food freedom.#emotionaleating #bingehealing #traumarecovery #foodfreedom #copingskills #nervoussystemhealing #expertsplaintrauma #intuitiveeating #selfregulation #drjessicaneukamhelms