Uploaded April 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Hello friends!

Today we'll start diving in to the nervous system and emotional eating connection, particularly the relationship between the vagus nerve (part of the autonomic nervous system) and our urge to comfort eat.

I hope having this knowledge about how the ANS and vagus nerve associate food (eating) with safety & connection will encourage you to be a little kinder toward yourself in the moments you feel the urge to reach for comforting food.

Some Reading to Consider:
(None of these speak directly to eating as a strategy of nervous system regulation, but they’re great general resources of nervous system function or IFS.)

Remember to check your local library or your library app for these resources!

Anchored: How to Befriend Your Nervous System Using Polyvagal Theory:
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Accessing the Healing Power of the Vagus Nerve:
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Introduction to Internal Family Systems
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Important Note:
Please remember that no video or opinion could ever take the place of the advice of a qualified medical or mental health professional (of which I'm not). Be sure to discuss any dietary changes or concerns about your physical or mental wellbeing with your doctor to ensure your health status and medications are appropriate for any changes you may want to make.

Take really, really good care. ♥️