Have you ever felt like your body was trying to tell you something—but you weren’t quite sure how to listen? In this video, we’re exploring interoception—your ability to sense what’s going on inside your body. It’s how you notice things like your breath, heartbeat, hunger, fullness, and even emotional cues. This inner awareness is deeply connected to your nervous system and your overall well-being. But tuning into your body isn’t always easy—and that’s not your fault. For many of us, interoceptive awareness can feel challenging, especially if: We’ve experienced trauma We’ve spent years overriding or ignoring our body’s signals We are neurodivergent, which can shape how internal sensations are processed The good news? You can learn to reconnect with your body. It just takes time, patience, and practice. In this video, I guide you through one simple practice (starting at 8:49) to help you strengthen the connection between your mind and body. This practice focuses on noticing your breath and heartbeat—which may seem small, but it’s foundational. 🧠 A quick note: Interoceptive awareness is closely tied to the insula, a part of the brain that helps interpret internal body signals. The more we practice noticing these signals—especially neutral ones like breath and heartbeat—the more we strengthen those brain pathways. Over time, this makes it easier to recognize subtler cues like hunger, fullness, stress, or emotional shifts. You can return to this practice as often as you'd like. Each time you do, you’re laying down more of that foundation—building awareness, trust, and compassion with your body. ✨ Chapters: 00:00 – What is Interoception and Why Is It Important? 08:49 – A Practice to Cultivate Interoceptive Awareness 13:42 – Closing Thoughts and Encouragement 💫 Looking for deeper support on your journey? My membership, Nourished Beyond the Plate, is currently closed—but the waitlist is open! This is where we dive deep into healing food and body obsession, cultivate gentle self-care, and build lasting connection with your body through topics like interoception, mindful eating, and emotional regulation. ✨ If this video resonated with you, I’d love to invite you to join the waitlist so you’re the first to know when doors open again. Click here to learn more and join the waitlist: https://www.eileenmitchellwellness.com/membership If you have questions or just want to say hi, feel free to email me anytime at eileen@foodfreedomyogi.com 💛 #interoception #bodywisdom #trauma #neurodivergent #dietculture #nervoussystemregulation #practice #healing #vagusnerve #intuitiveeating 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations and practices that support healing, nourishment, and self-connection. Eileen Mitchell, 500 RYT Specializing in Therapeutic Practices for Nervous System Regulation | Holistic Health Coach | Intuitive Eating Counselor 🌎 Website: https: www.eileenmitchellwellness.com 🌿 Membership: NBTP Membership 📲 Follow me on Instagram: Food Freedom Yogi ▶️ Watch on YouTube: Food Freedom Yogi
