In this episode of my Hungry for More series, I talk about the link between adverse childhood events and diseases concerning our health, especially obesity. I also share with you the findings in Dr. Felitti’s study in coordination with Kaiser Permanente and the CDC, where data has further proven the link between one’s childhood experience of abuse and the occurrence of obesity and diseases. Moreover, I mentioned insights necessary for you to try in order to address this challenge.  Highlights:Understand how childhood trauma can lead to weight gain;Ways we can practice to address the experience of abuse’s link to health concerns;Why is it important for us to listen to those who have been abused and not neglect their storiesIf you haven’t listened to previous episodes in my Hungry for More series, go back and check them out to deepen your understanding of hunger:Episode 1: The Anatomy of Hunger: How Your Body Signals HungerEpisode 2: The Science Behind Emotional EatingEpisode 3: Why Mindset MattersEpisode 4: Self-Compassion: The Importance of Cultivating Kindness and Care Toward YourselfEpisode 5: The Five Pillars of Nourishment and Nutrition (Part One)Episode 6: The Five Pillars of Nourishment and Nutrition (Part Two)Episode 7: 10 Practical Tips for Weight LossEpisode 8: Can Exercise and Weight Loss Get a Divorce: Why Movement is a Spiritual ExperienceEpisode 9: Journaling: A Gateway to Awareness, Self-healing, and Transformative ChangeEpisode 10: Hunger for Perfection: How Your Perfectionism is Undermining Your SuccessEpisode 11:  Why Sleep is a Vitamin  Episode 12:  Nature Therapy Episode 13:  Are WeiRecommended Resource Hungry for More: Stories and Science to Inspire Weight Loss From the Inside Out by Dr. Adrienne Youdim If you love it and you think it is of benefit, please share this podcast with one person that you love. You can also go to dradrienneyoudim.com/podcast if you prefer to get more podcast updates from us.