Trauma Archives - Jodie Gale

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Apple Cider Vinegar: Emotional Eating, Orthorexia and Wellness Influencers

As a psychotherapist working with emotional eating, trauma, and identity, I often see how food becomes a way to cope, to feel safe, and to

What Causes Loneliness? 11 Experts on the Hidden Roots of Disconnection

Q: What causes loneliness? A: Therapists consistently observe that loneliness is rarely just about being physically alone. Across different therapy niches, it is often linked

What Is a Toxic Person Really?

This article originally appeared in PsychCentral under the name What is a Toxic Person & How Do Your Deal with One? written by Margarita Tartakovsky,

Help. It’s the Holidays! This Jungian Life Playlist

The Christmas season can evoke many different feelings: joy, stress, nostalgia, loneliness, and everything in between. For many of the women I have worked with,

Going No Contact with Your Family After Childhood Trauma, Emotional Neglect and Narcissistic Abuse

Here’s What You’ll Find in This Oprah Podcast About Going No Contact with Your Family Going no contact with your family is often a trauma-informed

Trauma and Emotional Eating: Interview on the BodyMatters Podcast

I recently had the privilege of joining the BodyMatters Podcast as a guest speaker to talk about trauma, emotional eating, and eating disorder recovery. In

Attachment Styles and Emotional Eating Explained – How Early Relationships Influence Eating Behaviours

Our relationship with food is rarely just about hunger. For many people, it begins in childhood, shaped by the way our primary caregivers responded to

Early Childhood Attachment Relationships and How They Impact Mental Health: An Inconvenient Truth

This podcast episode is about Early Childhood Attachment Relationships and How They Impact Mental Health: An Inconvenient Truth. In a recent episode of The Diary

Landslide: What Fleetwood Mac’s Classic Teaches Us About Change and Self-Discovery

This blog is about Landslide by Fleetwood Mac and the process of change. Fleetwood Mac’s Landslide, written by Stevie Nicks in 1973, has resonated with

Honouring the Body: Trauma-Informed Healing for Eating Disorders

In this podcast episode Honouring the Body: Trauma-Informed Healing for Eating Disorders on Inside the Therapy Room, I delve into the complexities of defining eating

Healing Childhood Emotional Neglect and Emotional Eating, and Understanding the Connection

In this post on Healing Childhood Emotional Neglect and Emotional Eating, and Understanding the Connection we will explore the intricate relationship between childhood emotional neglect

Coping with Mother-Daughter Estrangement: Navigating a Silent Christmas.

Adorned with twinkling lights and festive cheer, the holiday season often becomes a poignant reminder of the intricate dynamics within dysfunctional families. For daughters grappling

A Guide for Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers at Christmas and Other Holidays

Welcome to my blog post, A Guide for Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers at Christmas and other Holidays. The holiday season is often portrayed as a

A Movie Review of “The Whale” by This Jungian Life

This blog is a movie review of: “The Whale” by this Jungian Life with an introduction including a Health at Every Size® perspective. For over

Build Your Body Confidence with the Wonder Woman Power Pose

Lacking in body confidence? Then try this 2 minute Power Pose with Wonder Woman. In the Amy Cuddy video, Power Poses, she talks about how

Overcoming Eating Trauma: A Q and A with Jodie Gale

Some time ago I was interviewed by Jared Levenson on the Eating Enlightenment Podcast about overcoming eating trauma. Although the episode is no longer available