Host: Marilyn Spiller
Dr. Anna Flores
Recovery Tea with Dr. Anna Flores - Trauma & Eating Disorders
Recovery Tea with Dr. Anna Flores - Trauma & Eating Disorders
Recovery Tea with Dr. Anna Flores - Trauma & Eating Disorders
Tuesday 13th June 2023
Dr. Anna Flores and Justyne Ortquist explore trauma's impact on eating disorders and offer practical tools for recovery in this episode.
56 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Understand the impact of trauma on the nervous system and the body
- Explore the fight, flight, freeze, and fawn responses to trauma triggers
- Learn about the role of supportive relationships and safe environments in trauma recovery
- Discover practical tools for managing trauma responses and promoting healing
- Gain insight into the importance of emotional validation and compassionate support
Stress management sounds like a huge piece in rewriting this map of how and when our survival system is important to be activated.
Ever wondered how trauma affects eating disorders and the journey to recovery? Guest host Dr. Anna Flores and Eating Disorder Clinical Manager Justyne Ortquist break it all down in this compelling episode of 'Anatomy of Addiction'. Dr. Flores dives into the polyvagal theory, making complex science easy to grasp as she explains how trauma disrupts the nervous system.
She and Ortquist shed light on the fight, flight, freeze, and even the often-missed fawn response, offering a fresh perspective on how our bodies react to stress and trauma. But it’s not all heavy science. The duo emphasizes the importance of supportive relationships and safe environments in helping people regulate their nervous systems. They discuss how mindfulness techniques, artistic expression, and movement can create safe spaces for processing emotions. With a touch of humor and a lot of compassion, Dr.
Flores and Ortquist make it clear that healing is not just about 'getting over it' but understanding and working through it. You'll also hear about various therapeutic methods like EMDR and cognitive processing therapy, along with practical tools like stress management and breathing exercises. This episode is a treasure trove of information for anyone looking to understand trauma-informed care and its role in eating disorder recovery.
Whether you’re on your own recovery journey or supporting someone who is, this episode offers invaluable insights into fostering healing and resilience.