ALITUS Journal
Reflections at the intersection of nourishment, nervous system, and the sacred body.
Why You Can’t Keep Certain Foods in the House without Bingeing on Them, & How to Rebuild Trust Around Food
You don’t struggle to keep foods in the house without bingeing on them because you can’t be trusted around them. You struggle because your nervous system is protecting itself from deprivation.
A Somatic Lens on Binge Eating: What If It Makes Sense?
In a culture that idolises food restriction, bingeing can feel deeply shameful. But through a somatic (read biological, nervous system) lens, it makes the most profound sense, and bingeing is transformed into a portal for healing.