Halloween Candy & The Binge Restrict Cycle

Join Sarah and Halloween enthusiast (and eating disorder therapist) Emily , tackle disordered eating and dieting, especially during the holiday season. We'll unravel the enigma of sugar and talk about the concept of habituation, shedding light on how controlled access to certain foods might actually be the key to managing uncontrollable cravings. If the holidays are a time of stress due to food, tune in as we dive into the importance of self-compassion and how to escape the binge-restrict cycle. Learn how to nourish your body the day after a binge without falling back into restriction. We underline the powerful impact of leaning into  professional help when you're able to understand the small steps towards habituation and addressing underlying fat phobia. We'll also share tips and strategies to help you manage triggers related to disordered eating and dieting during this festive season.Learn more about the role restriction plays in binge eating hereThanks for listening to The Complex Trauma Podcast!Be sure to follow, share and give us a review on your favorite podcast platform.Follow on Instagram: @sarahherstichlcsw Follow on TikTok: @sarahherstichlcswLearn more about EMDR & trauma therapy in Pennsylvania with Reclaim TherapyThis podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional medical, psychological, or nutritional advice, diagnosis, or treatment.Remember, I'm a therapist, but I'm not your therapist. Nothing in this podcast is meant to replace actual therapy or treatment. If you're in crisis or things feel really unsafe right now, please reach out to someone. You can call 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, text them, or head to your nearest ER.The views expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not represent the opinions of any organizations or institutions. Reliance on any information provided by this podcast is solely at your own risk.