Season 5 Episode 1 of Quiet the Diet Podcast with Michelle Shapiro, RD and Tim Frie
Nutrition for Trauma
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What if understanding your trauma could unlock a new path to better health? In this episode of Quiet the Diet, Michelle sits down to chat with Tim Frie to discuss the profound impact trauma has on our health – particularly its biochemical implications and the intersection of trauma with nutrition.
Tune in to hear:
- How both large and small traumatic events and their biochemical impacts on the body
- Understanding the fragmented nature of discussions about trauma online, touching on both biological and psychological aspects
- Why trauma is relevant to the field of nutrition, highlighting the biochemical pathways affected by trauma that are dependent on nutrients
- What the ACE survey is and how it’s used to understand the long-term health impacts of childhood trauma
- The correlation between ACE scores and chronic health conditions like depression and autoimmune diseases
- How trauma affects the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis and its impact on various bodily functions
- How trauma-induced chronic inflammation leads to systemic health issues, and the role of cytokines
- The concept of transgenerational trauma and how trauma can lead to genetic changes passed down through generations
- An explanation of the cell danger response and its role in chronic disease, including systemic inflammation and immune dysregulation
- The importance of creating a sense of safety in the body and how it influences healing and health.
- What are the key nutrients and dietary strategies to support individuals dealing with trauma, focusing on antioxidants, B vitamins, gut health, and amino acids
- The value of a safe and supportive relationship between nutritionists and clients as a critical component of healing from trauma
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