
Ever wonder what to do with your emotions if you stop coping through food?
In this powerful episode of Experts Explain Trauma, licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Jessica Neukam-Helms shares answers to one of the most common (and overwhelming) questions in binge and emotional eating recovery: If I stop eating this way… then what?
You’ll learn:
- Why taking food away as a coping tool can actually backfire
- The difference between healthy distraction and emotional processing
- Practical regulation tools like breathing techniques and urge surfing
- How to build a coping toolbox—without shame, guilt, or “all-or-nothing” pressure
- Why curiosity and compassion are the keys to long-term change
This episode is a must-watch for anyone navigating emotional eating, trauma, or building self-awareness and nervous system resilience.
Connect with Dr. Jessica Neukam-Helms:
Psychologist & Creator of The Finding Food & Body Freedom Formula
Website: https://peacefulpresencepsych.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/finding_food_and_body_freedom
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