Gut Consciousness Archives - Therapeutic Eating with Katie Zarko

Gut consciousness is something we cultivate. It’s something we hone. Our gut consciousness is what speaks to us when something feels great or isn’t quite right. It’s not all about food – but about intuition and instinct. It’s not established overnight, but through a process of meeting the person we bring to the table, learning about our patterns of behavior and thought and getting honest about what it is we really want.

Let’s talk DIETING & weight loss.
Let’s talk DIETING & weight loss.

Gut Consciousness, Recipes, Therapeutic Eating

Let’s talk DIETING & weight loss.

Katie Zarko2024-03-27T11:10:36-10:00

A recent chat with a client: "Give me some insight into what your daily intake looks like - food journal style: And would u say that’s your usual? Is there any particular day or times that u struggle to maintain that routine? Nights/weekends? Whats your movement like?" Most diets present as wholesome but it’s the [...]

Let’s talk DIETING & weight loss.Katie Zarko2024-03-27T11:10:36-10:00

A moment for Vanity.
A moment for Vanity.

Gut Consciousness, Musings

A moment for Vanity.

Katie Zarko2024-03-07T22:08:32-10:00

You know what’s controversial in the spiritual world: what we do with our vanity. So let’s unravel it. Women and men often share their opinions about what is acceptable - and what is over the top - in the world of vanity. More often than not the unanimous vote is: your body your choice but [...]

A moment for Vanity.Katie Zarko2024-03-07T22:08:32-10:00

Vegan Dining in Honolulu
Vegan Dining in Honolulu

Body Reset Friendly, Gut Consciousness, Musings, Therapeutic Eating

Vegan Dining in Honolulu

Katie Zarko2024-01-20T08:01:50-10:00

I'm only listing the places I go to - this is NOT an exhaustive list of Honolulu vegan dining. You can see YELP for that. I only want to guide you to places I dine at regularly that way I'm giving you my authentic experience/opinion. I've pinned this to my blog so I can continue [...]

Vegan Dining in HonoluluKatie Zarko2024-01-20T08:01:50-10:00

Eating Disorders & Attachment Style
Eating Disorders & Attachment Style

Gut Consciousness, Musings, Therapeutic Eating

Eating Disorders & Attachment Style

Katie Zarko2024-01-18T14:38:02-10:00

Watch my Youtube video here - basically all the information I include in this post but summarized Eating disorders & Attachment style 4 Reasons why those with Insecure Attachment develop eating disorders 1. Emotional dysregulation 2. Inaccurate self-beliefs 3. Perfectionism 4. Reduced mindfulness Let’s get specific. Here’s a breakdown of each Insecure Attachment [...]

Eating Disorders & Attachment StyleKatie Zarko2024-01-18T14:38:02-10:00

A consensual social platform
A consensual social platform

Gut Consciousness, Musings, Therapeutic Eating

A consensual social platform

Katie Zarko2023-09-04T13:19:39-10:00

Medicine was discovered and patented to help ease pain and profit from exponentially. Unlike food which is both healing and destructive, social media is often compared to dopaminergic drugs that contribute to cycles of addiction. As opiates, nicotine and alcohol will never be non habit forming, social media will never be coined, "medicinal." So the [...]

A consensual social platformKatie Zarko2023-09-04T13:19:39-10:00

Maca Bee Pollen Carob Energy Treats
Maca Bee Pollen Carob Energy Treats

Gut Consciousness, Recipes, Therapeutic Eating

Maca Bee Pollen Carob Energy Treats

Katie Zarko2023-08-16T12:40:42-10:00

Dates, Oats, Carob, Maca, Sea Salt, Vanilla & Bee Pollen - an antioxidant powerhouse of a TREAT! Read below for all the health benefits I've packed into these bite size bits and how you can make this delicious treat too! xo Katie Ingredients: 20 pitted medjool dates 3/4 cup raw oats 3 Tbsp Carob Powder [...]

Maca Bee Pollen Carob Energy TreatsKatie Zarko2023-08-16T12:40:42-10:00

Eating more is more
Eating more is more

Gut Consciousness, Musings, Recipes, Therapeutic Eating

Eating more is more

Katie Zarko2023-08-21T21:11:49-10:00

Why eat more? I'm very passionate about eating more, enjoying food and making minimal concessions. However it's not without skill - mindful, intentional, playful skill, which is why I find it crucial that you come here not just for recipes but for visual inspiration. I'd be lying by omission if I didn't tell you the [...]

Eating more is moreKatie Zarko2023-08-21T21:11:49-10:00

How to speak nicely to yourself without lying.
How to speak nicely to yourself without lying.

Gut Consciousness, Musings, Therapeutic Eating

How to speak nicely to yourself without lying.

Katie Zarko2023-12-02T19:38:42-10:00

You've learned that speaking to yourself kindly is one important aspect of self healing. You know that your thoughts and words can interfere with how much better or worse you perceive yourself. You understand that self deprecation and self sabotage start with those silent utterances in your head before they become manifest...you're also not dumb. [...]

How to speak nicely to yourself without lying.Katie Zarko2023-12-02T19:38:42-10:00

How food impacts us emotionally.
How food impacts us emotionally.

Gut Consciousness, Musings, Therapeutic Eating

How food impacts us emotionally.

Katie Zarko2023-07-30T12:48:58-10:00

Plant based foods healed my skin, my gut & my relationship to my body. I had to ask myself, as a therapist and passionate foodie - how does food impact us emotionally? It goes without saying the entire reason this website exists is because I have an emotional connection to the topic of food [...]

How food impacts us emotionally.Katie Zarko2023-07-30T12:48:58-10:00

The NEW 5 day reset
The NEW 5 day reset

Body Reset Friendly, Gut Consciousness, Musings, Recipes, Therapeutic Eating

The NEW 5 day reset

Katie Zarko2023-07-20T17:28:55-10:00

Aloha everyone! I'm resetting monthly now. Whoop. I'm excited to see how this evolves since the monthly 5 day reset was born from the 10 day quarterly reset which was conceived just 4 years ago after a fateful encounter with tequila, chocolate cake and my sons 4th birthday. If that wasn't a mouthful... Are you [...]

The NEW 5 day resetKatie Zarko2023-07-20T17:28:55-10:00

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