Our childhood and adolescent experiences heavily impact the development of body image issues, which lead to struggles in our relationships with food. In this episode, fellow eating disorder practitioner Sara joins us again to discuss this topic.  This is something that comes up a TON with my clients so I wanted to share with you guys to help bring awareness to how your childhood/childhood trauma’s have contributed to where you are today in your relationship with food and your body. *Disclaimer: we are not therapists, we are dietitian and health coach practitioners. And if you have experienced trauma, are struggling with anything or this episode resonates with you, we recommend reaching out to a therapist. Sara and I discuss: How we think of trauma and how it impacts your relationship with your body. Many clients who develop disordered eating have experienced childhood trauma. Tuning in more rather than less to your body. How perfectionism is highly associated with body image issues and eating disorders. Identifying what health means to you. Accepting your body and having radical self-love and compassion in order to heal. Recognizing the voice speaking to you in your head, is not the true voice of yourself. Eventually being able to forgive, seeking to understand and having more compassion for yourself. + more Resources talked about in this episode: “The body keeps its score” by Bessel van der Kolk M.D “Intuitive Eating, 4th Edition” by RDN Evelyn Tribole, MS, RDN Elyse Resch, MS "Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself"  by Kristin Neff “How to Be an Imperfectionist: The New Way to Self-Acceptance, Fearless Living, and Freedom from Perfectionism” by Stephen Guise Author Brene Brown “The Body Is Not an Apology, Second Edition: The Power of Radical Self-Love” by Sonay Renee Where you can find and follow Sara:Website: Sunflowerhealthcoaching.com IG: sara_sunflowerhealth Facebook: Sara Vander Zwaag If you are tired of being stuck in this never ending cycle of feeling in control around food and your physique goals and then binging yet again… If you are ready to finally find peace with food, your body and exercise so you can be TRULY healthy and reach fitness goals in a way that doesn’t sacrifice your life and happiness… I HAVE 2 SPOTS AVAILABLE!Click here to apply for 1:1 coaching. Or, send me a DM on IG and we can have a no-pressure chat about if this is a good fit for you!