Introduction to my Personal Story
For much of my life, I mistook control for health. What began as an eating disorder~moving between anorexia and bulimia~slowly evolved into a cascade of chronic conditions: Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism, cystic acne, eczema, psoriasis, and a nervous system that never truly felt safe.
From the outside, it looked like discipline.
From the inside, it was survival. I didn’t understand then that my relationship with food wasn’t broken~it was dysregulated.
I didn’t understand then that my relationship with food wasn’t broken~it was dysregulated.
Disordered Eating Is a Nervous System Issue, Not a Willpower Issue
Why Restriction Creates Obsession
When the body perceives famine~whether through restriction, purging, or chronic stress~it activates survival circuitry. The result:
• Hyper-focus on food
• Compulsive control behaviors
• Mental rigidity
• Emotional volatility
This isn’t a mindset problem. It’s biology.
The Gut–Brain Axis: Where Healing Actually Begins
How Gut Inflammation Affects Thought Patterns
Over 90% of serotonin is produced in the gut. Inflammation disrupts:
• Neurotransmitter signaling
• Hormonal balance
• Immune tolerance
When my gut was inflamed, my thoughts were loud, critical, and obsessive. When my gut calmed, my mind followed.
Learn more about the brain-gut connection.
From Eating Disorders to Nourishment
Why Living Foods Changed Everything
Recovery didn’t come from eating “more.” It came from eating foods that reduced stress on my system. Living foods and juicing:
• Lowered digestive burden
• Increased mineral absorption
• Supported detox pathways
• Signaled safety to my nervous system
Juicing as a Bridge to Regulation
Juicing wasn’t about cleansing~it was about creating safety while rebuilding trust with food.
Hashimoto’s Hypothyroidism: A Wake-Up Call
Autoimmunity and Chronic Stress
Hashimoto’s taught me a lesson I couldn’t bypass: Stress management isn’t optional.
Triggers included:
• Chronic nervous system activation
• Gut permeability
• Blood sugar instability
Healing required consistency, not perfection.
Skin Conditions as Internal Signals
What Acne, Eczema, and Psoriasis Were Telling Me
My skin wasn’t the problem~it was the messenger. Inflammation, detox overload, and nervous system stress showed up externally long before labs confirmed internal imbalance.
Spiritual Boundaries Begin in the Body
Why Regulation Strengthens Intuition
When the body is dysregulated:
• Boundaries blur
• Emotional absorption increases
• Intuition becomes noisy
As my gut healed:
• My energy stabilized
• My discernment sharpened
• Chaos stopped sticking
Conclusion: Healing Is Alignment, Not Control
What I Know Now
• The body wants to heal
• Obsession fades with nourishment
• Autoimmune symptoms calm with safety
• Spiritual clarity follows regulation
Healing didn’t require more discipline. It required listening.
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