Emotional Eating Explained by a Dietitian & Therapist: How to Break the Cycle

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In this episode of Trauma, Tea, and Tangents, Hannah Guy sits down with non-diet dietitian Rachel Meyer to explore the psychology behind emotional eating, overeating, and the restrict-binge cycle. Together, they unpack how stress, emotional triggers, and deeply wired neural pathways can shape our relationship with food — and what it actually takes to create sustainable change. Rachel shares practical tools for managing emotional eating, building mindfulness, increasing self-awareness, and developing healthier coping skills without shame or extreme restriction. This conversation dives into habit formation, relapse, self-compassion, intuitive eating, and why healing isn’t about perfection — it’s about consistency and small wins over time. Whether you struggle with binge eating, stress eating, or feeling out of control around food, this episode offers compassionate, realistic strategies to help you better understand your behaviors and begin breaking the cycle. Topics Covered: • Emotional eating and overeating • The restrict-binge cycle • Neural pathways and habit formation • Intuitive eating and mindfulness • Stress management and coping skills • Self-compassion in recovery • Sustainable behavior change CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Introduction to Emotional Eating 02:41 – Understanding Emotional Triggers 05:38 – The Restrict-Binge Cycle 08:20 – Change, Relapse & Recovery 10:59 – Building Awareness & Mindfulness 13:49 – Why Small Wins Matter 16:47 – Final Thoughts & Support If this episode resonated with you, be sure to follow Trauma, Tea, and Tangents on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who may need it. ✨ Want more of Rachel Meyer? Find her here: Website: www.prolifestylenutrition.com IG: @the.nondiet.dietitian FB Page: Pro Lifestyle Nutrition ✨ Want to work with Hannah and the trauma therapy team at Revive Therapy Services? You’ve gotta be a PA resident—check us out at revivetherapyservices.com And don’t forget to follow along on TikTok & IG: @revivetherapyservices

EMDR Therapy Explained: Healing Trauma, PTSD & Attachment Wounds

What is EMDR therapy, and how does it actually help people heal from trauma? In this episode of Trauma, Tea, and Tangents, host Hannah Guy, LCSW, sits down with EMDR consultant and therapist Dana Carretta-Stein, LMHC, to break down one of the most misunderstood trauma therapies available today. Together, they explore how EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) works, why trauma gets "stuck" in the nervous system, and how healing happens when traumatic memories are safely reprocessed. Whether you're a therapist, someone considering EMDR therapy, or a trauma survivor looking to better understand your experiences, this episode offers practical insights into trauma recovery, PTSD treatment, complex trauma, attachment wounds, nervous system regulation, and emotional healing. Dana explains how childhood experiences shape adult relationships, why triggers continue showing up long after a traumatic event has ended, and how EMDR can help people move from survival mode into a greater sense of safety, connection, and self-compassion. In this episode, you'll learn: * What EMDR therapy is and how it works • Common misconceptions about EMDR • How trauma impacts the brain and nervous system • Why attachment wounds continue affecting adult relationships • The role of self-regulation and co-regulation in healing • How EMDR helps process complex trauma and PTSD • What clients can expect during EMDR sessions • Using EMDR with addiction, OCD, and developmental trauma • Why therapists must prioritize their own nervous system health • Practical tools for healing both inside and outside of therapy Whether you're new to EMDR or already familiar with trauma treatment, this conversation provides a compassionate and accessible look at one of the most effective evidence-based approaches for trauma recovery. CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction to Dana and EMDR 01:07 Media Representation of EMDR 02:05 What EMDR Actually Is 02:57 Attachment Trauma and Unmet Needs 03:58 How Childhood Trauma Shows Up in Adulthood 05:25 Understanding Trauma Responses 06:24 Child Parts vs. Adult Parts 07:12 Trauma Activation and Triggers 08:29 Re-Parenting and Self-Regulation 09:09 Psychoeducation and Trauma Resources 10:39 Intergenerational Trauma and Parenting 11:45 Therapist Regulation and Boundaries 13:48 Creativity and Flexibility in EMDR 14:59 Working with Specific Traumatic Memories 16:18 How the Brain Responds to Trauma 17:32 Transformative EMDR Moments 18:08 Body Awareness and Memory Processing 19:21 Implicit Memory and Early Trauma 20:35 Addressing Pre-Verbal Trauma 22:24 EMDR for Addiction and OCD 23:32 What to Expect in an EMDR Session 25:07 Window of Tolerance Explained 27:28 Safety and Pacing in Trauma Therapy 29:24 Why Healing Often Happens Slowly 29:37 Self-Acceptance and Lasting Change 29:48 The Therapist as a Regulated Presence 31:39 The Importance of Therapist Self-Work 33:09 Co-Regulation and Nervous System Healing 34:25 Building Healthy Support Systems 36:53 Managing Therapist Burnout and Dysregulation 37:44 Balancing Connection and Self-Care 39:14 Dana's Book and Additional Resources 41:05 Colorado's EMDR Community 41:56 Integrating EMDR with Other Modalities 43:16 Healing Beyond Therapy 44:21 Closing Thoughts About Dana Carretta-Stein Dana Carretta-Stein, LMHC, is an EMDR consultant, therapist, speaker, and educator who specializes in helping clinicians and clients understand trauma through the lens of attachment, nervous system regulation, and EMDR therapy. ✨ Connect with Dana: Instagram: @the_emdr_coach Website: www.peacefullivingmentalhealthcounseling.com [http://www.peacefullivingmentalhealthcounseling.com] ✨Looking for trauma therapy in Pennsylvania or Colorado? Revive Therapy Services specializes in trauma therapy, EMDR therapy, eating disorder treatment, body image concerns, PTSD, complex trauma, and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP). We offer virtual and in person therapy throughout Pennsylvania and Colorado. Learn more: www.revivetherapyservices.com [http://www.revivetherapyservices.com]Instagram & TikTok: @revivetherapyservices If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow Trauma, Tea, and Tangents on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen to podcasts. Leaving a rating and review helps more people discover conversations about trauma, healing, mental health, and personal growth.

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