Experts Explain Trauma | Why do I sabotage myself every time I start making progress with food?
Sat Feb 07 2026
What if “self-sabotage” isn’t sabotage at all — but a signal?
In this powerful conversation, we are joined by trauma-informed eating expert Dr. Jessica Neukam-Helms and we unpack why progress with food can feel unsafe, why your nervous system resists change, and how to replace shame with curiosity and compassion.
If you’ve ever felt stuck in cycles of binge eating or emotional eating, this episode helps you understand what’s really happening beneath the surface — and how to start responding, not blaming.
Connect with Dr. Jessica:
Website: https://peacefulpresencepsych.com/
✨ Join Lisa’s healing community to connect with others walking the same path → https://womenshealingcommunity.carrd.co/
✨ Take the next step with Lisa’s 6-week Healing Workshop → https://healingworkshop.carrd.co/
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What if “self-sabotage” isn’t sabotage at all — but a signal? In this powerful conversation, we are joined by trauma-informed eating expert Dr. Jessica Neukam-Helms and we unpack why progress with food can feel unsafe, why your nervous system resists change, and how to replace shame with curiosity and compassion. If you’ve ever felt stuck in cycles of binge eating or emotional eating, this episode helps you understand what’s really happening beneath the surface — and how to start responding, not blaming. Connect with Dr. Jessica: Website: https://peacefulpresencepsych.com/ ✨ Join Lisa’s healing community to connect with others walking the same path → https://womenshealingcommunity.carrd.co/ ✨ Take the next step with Lisa’s 6-week Healing Workshop → https://healingworkshop.carrd.co/