How Does Our Food System Impact Your Mental Health? Interview with Emily Schromm
Do you ever wonder why we're all so concerned about who controls our food and what's sprayed on it?
In this detailed exploration, I want to uncover the significant impacts our food system has on our mental health, drawing from my personal insights as a psychotherapist and host of the Emotional Badass podcast, where we focus on healing for HSPs (Highly Sensitive Persons), empaths, and survivors of narcissistic abuse.
Mental Health and Personal Transformation
Understanding the profound influence our food consumption has on our mental health is the first step in a journey toward personal transformation. The food we consume can act as medicine or poison; the choice is often hidden beneath layers of marketing and industrial convenience. As an empath and a therapist, I've observed the distressing effects of a poor diet on mental health, where clients often report increased anxiety, depression, and a sense of being overwhelmed—a state that's only exacerbated by the fast-paced demands of modern living. For HSPs, the need for nutritional awareness is even more critical, as their sensitive systems can be deeply affected by the slightest imbalances in diet.
Impact of Food Systems on Health
It's alarming how disconnected many of us are from the origins of our food. The commercial agriculture practices of today prioritize yield over health, often leading to food products laden with harmful chemicals that can have disastrous effects on our mental health. The rise in mental health concerns parallels the degradation of our food quality, pointing to a clear cause-and-effect relationship. In my practice, discussing dietary habits and understanding the source of one's food can often be the first step towards profound healing.
Empathy and Societal Roles
As empaths and HSPs, we feel the pain of the world intensely. It's not just about what we eat but also about how the food is grown and harvested. The spiritual disconnection from Mother Earth and the beings that nourish us is often mirrored in our internal disarray. When we talk about healing the planet, we're also talking about healing ourselves. Integrating spiritual practices with our dietary choices can lead to a more harmonious existence, both internally and in our communities.
Agriculture and Its Broader Implications
Modern agriculture is more than just food production; it's about cultivating life sustainably. The practices we support through our food choices either contribute to or alleviate the global mental health crisis. Choosing local and sustainably grown food is a form of self-care that extends beyond the individual to the global community. This choice supports agricultural methods that are in harmony with nature, promoting environmental health and, subsequently, our own well-being.
The Spiritual Connection to Our Food
There's a profound spiritual dimension to what we eat. Food is not just sustenance; it's a connection to the earth, and to the cycles of life and death. As empaths, this connection is palpable and can deeply influence our mental health. When we choose food that is grown with respect for the earth, we are not just nourishing our bodies; we are nourishing our souls. This spiritual nourishment is as crucial as the physical, especially for HSPs, who may find this connection provides a profound sense of grounding and presence.
In conclusion, the impact of our food system on mental health is profound and multifaceted, touching on every aspect of our lives from the physical to the spiritual. As we continue to navigate these connections, let's strive for a holistic approach that honors not just our bodies but also our spirits. The path to true health is through harmony with ourselves and the world around us.
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Episode Tags
- ADD 1
- Abuse 14
- Alcohol 3
- Anger 9
- Bullying 4
- Childhood 37
- Codependency 7
- Covid 4
- Crystal Catalina 4
- Depression 15
- Detachment 2
- Disassociation 4
- Emotions 72
- Existentialism 1
- Faith 1
- Family 24
- Fatigue 4
- Focus 3
- Gratitude 11
- Grief 10
- Guilt 2
- Healers 7
- Healing 51
- High Sensation 4
- Hope 1
- Hypervigilance 7
- Introverts 6
- Lonliness 7
- Love 3
- Manifesting 5
- Manipulation 19
- Men 1
- Mindfulness 38
- Money 10
- Music 3
- Nutrition 2
- Overthinking 8
- PTSD 11
- Parenting 12
- People Pleasing 7
- Perfectionism 6
- Pets 4
- Relationships 12
- Resiliency 12
- Sadness 1
- Self Esteem 16
- Self Love 11
- Self Respect 1
- Self-Care 24
- Sex 1