Why Your Lack of Energy Goes Deeper Than Your Diet for HSP's

In this video, we explore why your chronic lack of energy goes far beyond what you eat, especially if you identify as highly sensitive or neurodivergent. Real TALK: I don't get started until 2:30 because I'm nervous before I start!

Jayne Anne Ammar shares her personal journey with autoimmune and inflammatory conditions, revealing how trauma, self-silencing, people-pleasing, and self-betrayal are significant energy drains that impact your overall well-being. Learn why addressing these deep-rooted emotional and psychological factors is crucial to healing and reclaiming your energy and life.

Timestamps for Key Sections:

Introduction: Why Your Lack of Energy Goes Deeper Than Your Diet (0:00 - 1:28)
Overview of the topic for highly sensitive and neurodivergent individuals.

Common Misconception About Food and Healing (1:29 - 3:14)
Discusses the idea that eating the right foods alone will heal the body and why this belief is limited.

Personal Struggles with Autoimmune Diseases (3:15 - 5:02)
Shares personal health experiences and challenges with autoimmune conditions and conventional medicine.

The Disconnect in Conventional Medicine (5:03 - 6:31)
Explores the limitations of Western medicine in treating chronic conditions, especially for women.

The Real Energy Drains: Beyond Food (6:32 - 8:00)
Transition to discussing deeper causes of energy depletion unrelated to diet.

Childhood Trauma as a Major Energy Drain (8:01 - 10:24)
Explains how early trauma impacts sensitivity and energy levels.

The Habit of Self-Silencing (10:25 - 12:14)
Discusses the energy-draining impact of not voicing one’s needs and the link to disordered eating.

People-Pleasing and Inauthenticity (12:15 - 14:15)
Highlights the role of people-pleasing and inauthenticity in draining energy.

The Cumulative Effect of Self-Betrayal (14:16 - 15:56)
Describes the long-term consequences of self-betrayal and its impact on health.

Conclusion: Addressing the Deeper Issues First (15:57 - End)
Emphasizes the importance of healing deeper emotional and psychological issues before focusing on dietary changes.

Key Topics Covered:

Beyond Diet and Food as Medicine: Understanding why dietary changes alone may not address the root causes of low energy, especially for highly sensitive individuals.
Energy Drains: Highlighting key energy drains, such as childhood trauma, self-silencing, people-pleasing, and self-betrayal, which often contribute to chronic fatigue.
The Impact of Trauma: How unresolved trauma and adverse childhood experiences can lead to chronic health conditions and depleted energy levels.
Self-Silencing and Eating Disorders: Exploring the connection between self-silencing, self-awareness, and disordered eating patterns, especially in women.
The Role of Authenticity: The importance of living authentically and the toll of people-pleasing behaviors on mental, emotional, and physical health.
Personal Stories: Jayne Anne’s own experiences with chronic illness, toxic work environments, and the journey to reclaim her energy by addressing deeper internal issues.


Your lack of energy is more than just a dietary issue—it's deeply connected to your emotional and psychological well-being. By addressing trauma, silencing patterns, and the ways we betray ourselves daily, you can begin to restore your energy and live a life that truly reflects who you are. Remember, healing is not just about what you put on your plate; it’s about honoring your needs, finding your voice, and living authentically.

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