Master This Skill to Change Your Relationship with Food
Trust: With Food, With Your Body, With Yourself
What is body trust?
Body trust is exactly what it sounds like: learning to rely on your body- its cues, needs, and signals- and responding with respect rather than fear, shame, or control. When you trust your body, food isn’t a battleground, your body isn’t an enemy, and you stop constantly questioning yourself.
Why did we lose trust in the first place?
Most of us didn’t start this journey with trust. Dieting, restriction, harsh self-talk, and ignoring our body’s needs create deep distrust. But here’s the good news: trust can be rebuilt…and doing so is essential not just for a healthy relationship with food, but for a healthy relationship with yourself.
Why should I rebuild trust?
Rebuilding trust can feel uncomfortable. It challenges years of “rules” about controlling your body and eating “right.” But trust goes both ways: your body can’t trust you if you’re constantly punishing it, and you can’t trust your body if you’ve been ignoring it.
What does rebuilding trust look like?
Listening to your body’s cues and needs
Stopping fear around food
Reducing constant body image thoughts
Feeling more confident and aligned
Staying present with food and your body
Letting go of the idea that your body is uncontrollable
Keeping ice cream in the house without guilt
Stopping punishment through exercise
Letting go of self-criticism and fear of judgment
Ignoring your body is like ignoring a finely tuned compass. It always knows the way. Even when you finally follow it, the path may feel unfamiliar, uncomfortable, or even scary. That’s normal. The compass isn’t broken; it’s been guiding you all along.
How do I start trusting my body again?
Start small. One step at a time: listening, practicing, and trusting. Over time, this shifts how you relate to food, your body, and yourself. Freedom begins when food stops being a battleground and your body stops being the enemy.
If you’re ready to rebuild trust with your body, feel confident with food, and finally stop the cycle of shame, this is exactly where your journey begins.
✨ Apply to work with Jamie and get to FULL recovery.