Heal Head Hunger & Emotional Eating Through Nature | Forest Therapy for Bariatric Recovery

Epi 207  Do you ever want to just kick off your shoes and walk barefoot in the grass or sand? 🌿 That’s not just a feel-good moment—it could be a powerful grounding practice that helps you reconnect with your post-op body and emotions.In this calming, insightful episode, Kellie and Mel speak with Terri, a certified forest therapy guide, counselor, and bariatric patient, who shares how mindful nature walks helped her break cycles of emotional eating and become more aware of head hunger patterns.🌳 What You’ll Learn:🧠 What is Head Hunger & How to Manage ItDiscover the difference between true hunger and emotional cravings—and how mindfulness in nature can help you cope.🌱 Forest Therapy After Bariatric SurgeryTerri explains how connecting with the natural world helped her slow down, listen to her body, and release old food triggers.📚 Books That Inspired Her JourneyThe Myth of Normal – Dr. Gabor MatéWhen the Body Says No – Dr. Gabor Maté💬 From Trauma Work to Bariatric LifeWith over 17 years in mental health, Terri brings a trauma-informed approach to both her professional work and personal transformation.🎧 This episode is a must-listen if you’re:Struggling with food guilt or cravings post-opFeeling disconnected from your new bodySearching for a non-traditional healing methodCurious about using nature and stillness as tools for recovery🔔 Subscribe to Our Sleeved Life Podcast for more mind-body tools, real patient stories, and bariatric life support.📲 Connect With Terri – The Forest Therapy Coach:Find her on Instagram: @theforesttherapycoachExplore her forest therapy journey and work with her directly! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.