Happy Satiated Saturday! The first form of love you receive in life is often from food. Being fed as a baby provides attunement, regulation, soothing, and being held, seen, and cared for. For the rest of life, food can then be connected to am I safe, seen, and heard. It makes sense that if you're not feeling these things as an adult, food would then come in to provide you with what you're looking for.  This all starts with how you were supported in the early stages of your life. Your first life experiences set your nervous system up to feel, on a day to day basis, calm and regulated or on constant high alert. As you age, your relationship with food will connect with the relationship you have with your parents. In this week’s episode, I will discuss how your relationship with your parents shows up in your relationship with food and a Somatic Eating™ pre-meal embodiment practice you can engage in.You can also read the transcript to this week’s episode here: https://www.stephaniemara.com/blog/how-your-relationship-with-food-mirrors-your-relationship-with-your-parents You don't have to navigate this alone. If you're ever looking for more support, email me at support@stephaniemara.com anytime to get set up with a free 20 minute Connect Call. With Compassion and Empathy, Stephanie Mara FoxKeep in touch with Stephanie Mara here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephaniemara/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephaniemarafoxWebsite: https://www.stephaniemara.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephmara/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stephaniemarafoxContact: support@stephaniemara.comSpecial thanks to Bendsound for the intro music in this episode. www.bensound.comSupport the showKeep in touch with Stephanie Mara here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephaniemara/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephaniemarafoxWebsite: https://www.stephaniemara.com/https://www.somaticeating.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephmara/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stephaniemarafoxContact: support@stephaniemara.comSupport the show:Become a supporter of the show here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/809987/supportCheck out my favorite water filter: https://www.pureeffectfilters.com/#a_aid=somaticeatingCheck out my favorite protein powder and receive 15% off when you use the code STEPHANIEMARA at checkout here: https://www.equipfoods.com/discount/STEPHANIEMARA?rfsn=7433250.c99684Use my Amazon Affiliate link when shopping on Amazon: https://amzn.to/448IyPl Special thanks to Bendsoun...