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June 20, 2023 21 mins

Are you feeling frustrated and helpless in your journey to lose weight and improve your overall health? If you've experienced narcissistic abuse, you may be surprised to learn that your body's response to trauma can contribute to weight retention. In this episode, I will guide you through effective strategies to break free from this cycle and regain control of your well-being. I’ll help you discover how you can prioritize your health, heal from narcissistic abuse, and pave the way for a brighter future.

What you will learn in this episode:

  • The reasons our body clings onto weight to help deal with abuse.
  • Why we stay in a trauma response even though we’re not in danger.
  • What you can do to alter your bodies reaction to stress and lose weight. 

I’ll share my own battles with my body during and after the narcissist in my life and how I try to navigate these issues to not only be healthier but to help further my healing from narcissistic abuse. This episode will not only give you insight into why you’re struggling to lose weight but actions you can take to get yourself onto the right path. 

Come and join my FREE Masterclass: Healing Codependency, Narcissistic Abuse Recovery & Nervous System Regulation - The 3 Step Formula to heal and thrive after narcisisistic abuse https://carolinestrawson.com/three-step-formula-masterclass

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