In this episode of my Hungry for More series, I talk about the link between adverse childhood events and diseases concerning our health, especially obesity. I also share with you the findings in Dr. Felitti’s study in coordination with Kaiser Permanente and the CDC, where data has further proven the link between one’s childhood experience of abuse and the occurrence of obesity and diseases. Moreover, I mentioned insights necessary for you to try in order to address this challenge.

Highlights:

• Understand how childhood trauma can lead to weight gain;
• Ways we can practice to address the experience of abuse’s link to health concerns;
• Why is it important for us to listen to those who have been abused and not neglect their stories

If you haven’t listened to previous episodes in my Hungry for More series, go back and check them out to deepen your understanding of hunger:

Episode 1: The Anatomy of Hunger: How Your Body Signals Hunger
Episode 2: The Science Behind Emotional Eating
Episode 3: Why Mindset Matters
Episode 4: Self-Compassion: The Importance of Cultivating Kindness and Care Toward Yourself
Episode 5: The Five Pillars of Nourishment and Nutrition (Part One)
Episode 6: The Five Pillars of Nourishment and Nutrition (Part Two)
Episode 7: 10 Practical Tips for Weight Loss
Episode 8: Can Exercise and Weight Loss Get a Divorce: Why Movement is a Spiritual Experience
Episode 9: Journaling: A Gateway to Awareness, Self-healing, and Transformative Change
Episode 10: Hunger for Perfection: How Your Perfectionism is Undermining Your Success
Episode 11: Why Sleep is a Vitamin
Episode 12: Nature Therapy
Episode 13: Are Weight Loss Medications Right For You

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