Trauma, Eating Disorders & Compassionate Care with Tracy Brown (Part 2) | Truth Based Nutrition Podcast Episode 20
In this Part 2 of the conversation about trauma, food, and body image, Tracy Brown, a Registered Dietitian specializing in trauma-informed care, shares how unresolved trauma can shape eating behaviors, body image struggles, and eating disorder recovery.
Together, we explore the connection between the nervous system, emotions, and disordered eating while unpacking common misconceptions many Christians have about trauma and healing.
Keywords: trauma and eating disorders, trauma-informed care, Christian dietitian, eating disorder recovery, food freedom, body image healing, intuitive eating, nervous system regulation, trauma and body image, disordered eating, faith-based recovery, somatic healing, Christian mental health, relationship with food, emotional eating
This episode discusses…
Trauma's impact on body, mind, and spirit
Misconceptions about trauma in Christian communities
Practical steps for trauma healing and body awareness
Biblical perspectives on wholeness and healing
Building capacity to respond to trauma signals
About Tracy
Tracy Brown is a Somatic Nutrition Therapist, Registered Dietitian, and Attuned Eating Coach who has been in private practice since 2006. She specializes in eating disorder treatment, trauma-informed care, and helping individuals navigate eating concerns, body image struggles, and related health conditions such as hormone imbalance, PCOS, gut health issues, and adrenal fatigue.
Her approach goes beyond food, focusing on nervous system safety and emotional healing so clients can reconnect with their bodies in a grounded and sustainable way.
Tracy also teaches intuitive eating workshops and speaks at universities and organizations across Florida, and she serves as a guest nutrition therapist for the online program Feast while regularly appearing on podcasts discussing intuitive eating, trauma healing, and recovery.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Understanding Trauma and Its Impact on Food and Body Image
21:19 Misconceptions Christians Have About Trauma
26:04 Grace vs. Shame in Healing and Recovery
27:56 The Weight of Shame and Blame
29:17 Healing Through Grace and Compassion
31:24 The Journey of Self-Compassion
32:40 Understanding Control and Fear
34:45 The Process of Healing and Sanctification
37:58 Practical Steps for Recovery
41:19 Finding Support in Recovery
45:40 Choosing the Right Professionals for Healing
53:25 Introduction to the Conversation
53:54 Support for Eating Disorder Recovery
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