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How do I eat intuitively as an autistic person thatโs recovered from an eating disorder? This is a question Iโve received so often, and for good reason! I talk all about food freedom, extreme hunger, and honoring your bodyโs needs, while at the same time talking about how autistic people may struggle with recognizing bodily cues and how many behaviors that may seem restrictive from an eating disorder lens are actually manifestations of autistic traits. So how does honoring hunger fit together with being autistic? Listen to this episode to find out!
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How lack of interoceptive awareness can complicate intuitive eating for neurodivergent folksWhy the concept of โfear foodsโ may look different for neurodivergent people in ED recoveryHow meal plans can be a helpful tool for autistic people in eating disorder recoveryThe role of the nervous system in an autistic personโs ability to sense and respond to hunger cuesHow I implement the concepts โlogical eatingโ and โfreedom routinesโ as an autistic person that eats intuitivelyWhy I donโt always recommend getting rid of the food scale in eating disorder recovery๐งโ๐ณ Grab your copy of Nourishing Neurodiversity
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Many autistic people enjoy eating food combinations that are considered โweirdโ by society. Although โdisorderedโ eating can often underlie the creation of odd meals, itโs critical to invite compassion and curiosity before accusing the behaviors of being โthe eating disorder talking.โ
In today's episode of the Liv Label Free Podcast, Livia Sara and her co-host Mike share some of their favorite โweirdโ food combinations! We also cover past treatment experiences and emphasize how different cultures have different ideas of whatโs โnormal.โ
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Fast Food MemoriesA Diabolical History of PotatoesA Very, Very Autistic Rant on the Semantics of PancakesMikeโs Unforgivable Sin Against a Hot DogHigh Class Peanut ButterA Brief History of Chicken and Waffles๐งโ๐ณ Grab your copy of Nourishing Neurodiversity
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If you're neurodivergent and feeling overwhelmed, you're not alone. Navigating a world that wasn't built for you IS overwhelming! Listen to this guided mediation to reduce overwhelm so you can unleash your powerful neurodivergent energy ๐
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Why are neurodivergent people at an increased risk of experiencing trauma? In this episode, Livia Sara chats with Dr. Neff, a neurodivergent psychologist and founder of Neurodivergent Insights where she creates education and wellness resources for neurodivergent adults. Dr. Neff is the author of the book โSelf-Care for Autistic Peopleโ and she has published in several peer-reviewed journals. Passionate about distilling complex research into visually accessible formats, she translates research into visual pixels which you can find on her website, Instagram, and digital workbooks. Beyond her visual endeavors, Dr. Neff co-hosts the "Divergent Conversations" podcast and spearheads a vibrant learning community tailored for neurodivergent adults. We discuss:
Struggles with mental health as an undiagnosed autistic childUsing external identities for structure and a sense of selfIncreased susceptibility of autistic individuals to traumaConcept of traumatic invalidation and its impact on the selfRaising children with neurodivergent needs, including ARFIDCreating a neurodiversity-affirming environment๐๐ป Join Autistically ED-Free Group Coaching
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Can being neurodivergent contribute to addiction? How can you make traveling easier as an autistic and ADHD individual? Why do autistic people make excellent entrepreneurs? In todayโs episode of the Liv Label Free Podcast, Livia Sara chats with Patrick Casale, an AuDHD Licensed Clinical Mental Health and Addictions Therapist. Patrick is a group practice owner, motivational speaker, international retreat planner, and podcast host that empowers individuals to break the mold, work through their fears and insecurities, and embrace their authenticity. Topics discussed:
Patrick's personal journey with addictionThe impact of neurodivergence on addictionLetting go of the addicted identity in recoveryTurning personal struggles into a career path in mental healthStrategies for managing sensory challenges during travel as a neurodivergent individualPrioritizing autistic sensory needs during travelPatrick's upcoming neurodivergent retreats๐๏ธ Get FREE Audio Training on Autism and Eating Disorders
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Is PMDD related to autism and ADHD? How can experiencing extreme hunger in eating disorder recovery lead to PMDD? In today's episode, Livia Sara combines science and lived experience to uncover the intricate connection between extreme hunger, neurodivergence and PMDD. You'll learn:
How I healed hypothalamic amenorrhea and got my period backThe difference between PMS and PMDDMy neurodivergent experience of PMDDCauses of PMDD including genetics, trauma, and sensitivitiesScientific research on autism, ADHD, and PMDD๐ Grab your copy of How to Beat Extreme Hunger
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My book โHow to Beat Extreme Hungerโ is here! In todayโs episode, Livia and Mike discuss the experience of extreme hunger from a neurodivergent perspective, highlighting a variety of topics from the book. Youโll learn:
The harmful impact of extreme hunger being diagnosed as binge eating disorderUsing food to stim as an autistic ADHD individualThe frustration of not having mental hunger and physical hunger โmatchโGastroparesis and other digestive issues in ED recoveryUnderstanding restrictive eating disorders through a trauma lensNo longer being able to restrict in anorexia recoveryDeveloping ARFID due to sensory discomfortHow to make peace with fullnessAcne in eating disorder recoveryThe validity of extreme hunger when you didnโt restrict for that longProblems with the 2,000 calories a day recommendationHow diet culture has influenced nutrition labelsIs sugar truly more addictive that c0cainโฌ?The importance of eating a LOT of sugar in ED recovery๐ Grab your copy of How to Beat Extreme Hunger
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Extreme hunger is SUCH a terrifying part of the recovery process and can be especially confusing when you're also autistic...but extreme hunger is also such an IMPORTANT part of eating disorder recovery, which is why it's essential you learn to recognize it! In today's episode of the Liv Label Free Podcast, Livia Sara connects extreme hunger with the autistic eating experience so you can FINALLY stop obsessing over food and exercise! You'll learn:
Why autistic people struggle with recognizing hunger The correlation between interoception and hunger cues Why autistic people are more likely to develop eating disorders What happens when autistic people don't eat enough Why extreme hunger is so common among autistic individuals The role of energy deficit and energy debt in extreme hunger How an autistic person can recognize extreme hunger How to use your autistic traits to overcome extreme hunger๐ Download my FREE GUIDE with answers to the top 10 most frequently asked questions about extreme hunger!
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Welcome to this Liv Label Free Neurodiversity-Affirming Guided Meditation, designed especially for those experiencing overthinking and anxiety related to autism. This practice embraces and affirms your unique neurodivergent mind, providing a safe and supportive space to calm your thoughts and find inner peace.
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My mom is back for part 2 of our Q&A on autism and eating disorders! In todayโs episode, we delve into the unique challenges faced by families when it comes to communication when dealing with autism and eating disorders. Youโll learn:
Tips to communicate with an autistic person struggling with foodHow to build a safe and trusting environment in ED recoveryThe guilt that accompanies going against treatment recommendationsHow parents can encourage a sense of autonomy in their autistic childProviding mealtime support during panic attacksThe importance of regulating your own nervous system as a parent or caregiver of an autistic child with an eating disorderShifting labels such as non-compliant, treatment-resistant, and manipulative to a last-ditch effort to claiming autonomyHow hardships can help us find our purpose in lifeTrusting your parental instincts when professional treatment is causing harm๐๏ธ Get FREE Audio Training on Autism and Eating Disorders
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How do you best support an autistic child with an eating disorder? Is FBT helpful or harmful? Where can you get support as a parent? In todayโs episode, Livia Sara and her mom Louise Alexandra answer listener questions about autism and eating disorders. Youโll learn:
Slow and painful realization that your child is developing an eating disorderHow an eating disorder is an attempted solution to existential crisisParental confusion around autism and eating disordersImpact of diet culture on autistic children Sibling experience of eating disordersHarms of Family Based Therapy (FBT) aka Maudsley MethodDemand Avoidance in autism and eating disordersHow to rebuild trust and encourage honest communicationCoercion, legal incapacity, and trauma๐๐ป Join Autistically ED-Free Group Coaching
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Do you delay eating until your to-do list is in order? Perhaps, you believe eating is more "enjoyable" when you save most of your calories for the night. Or maybe you just can't get out of the restrict-binge cycle that's controlling your days! If you want to gain practical strategies for cultivating a peaceful relationship with food, this episode is for you. You'll learn:
Biology behind why autistic people with eating disorders delay mealtimesHow habits impact your eating routinesHow the state of your nervous system impacts your ability to eatCreating an Ideal Eating Schedule in autistic ED recoveryPractical tips to lessen eating-induced anxiety๐ Get on the waitlist for How to Beat Extreme Hunger
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My dear friend Victoria Kleinsman is back! In part 2 of our chat on all things body image, bingeing, and creating the life you love, we discuss:
Fear of โletting yourself goโ and losing control around foodIntuitive eating VS. intuition eatingHow to find your happy weight without restrictingThe importance of eating โjunk foodโ in eating disorder recoveryNo longer being able to restrict after anorexiaHow to trust your body after traumaFear of becoming a sugar addict and developing diabetes in ED recoveryNeeding recovery VS. wanting recoveryThe experience of gaining weight while being recovered from an eating disorderThe importance of taking recovery advice with a grain of saltWhat itโs like being married to an autistic personHow being autistic impacts ED recovery๐ Grab your copy of How to Beat Extreme Hunger
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What does it REALLY mean to love your body? Today, Livia chats with her bestie Victoria Kleinsman, a Food Freedom & Body Love Coach. After spending over 20 years battling eating disorders and being petrified of weight gain, Victoria empathizes with the challenges of anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating. Now living in food freedom and self-love, she coaches women on their journey to complete recovery from eating disorders through her signature REAL Recovery Roadmap approach. Victoria is on a mission to lead millions back home to self-love and to a positive relationship with food and their bodies through coaching and her top-rated podcast, The Body Love Binge. We discuss:
The philosophy of Body LoveHow childhood experiences can pave the way for an eating disorderThe timing of puberty and eating disordersHow anorexia causes you to feel superiorThe invisible invalidating nature of traditional ED treatmentImportance of neural rewiring in weight restorationThe lingering damaging effects of compulsive overexercise Faking a healthy sex drive during an eating disorderThe secretive isolation of bulimia The biological reality of weight, body fat, and food freedom Approaching health at every size from a holistic perspectiveHow hardships shape us into stronger humans๐ Get on the waitlist for How to Beat Extreme Hunger
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Itโs time for another update episode! Today, Livia is joined by her co-host Mike to share whatโs been going on behind the scenes of Liv Label Free. We discuss:
Why I left the NetherlandsMy upcoming extreme hunger bookThe Dutch translation of Rainbow GirlExperiences visiting Los AngelesWhy neurodivergers are more likely to be followed by security guardsThe fragile truth about letting go of the eating disorder identityChasing an ADHD diagnosis as adultsDifferent types of neurodivergent hyperfocus๐๐ป Join Group Coaching for Parents
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When it comes to understanding autism, picky eating, and the infinite array of neurodivergent traits, nothing is more powerful than stories of lived experience. In this episode, Livia Sara speaks with George Muniz Gund, a Brazilian American autistic and ADHD actor, neurodiversity acceptance and disability justice advocate, podcast host, and blogger.
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Autism and texture-based food aversionsSociety's lack of patience for autistic food preferencesRealizing social differences at a young ageStruggles with traditional education as a neurodivergent personHow acting classes assisted with autistic unmaskingThe journey of stepping into the role of an autism advocateThe benefit of listening to neurodivergent experiencesChallenging neuronormativity to embrace oneโs own unique way๐๐ป Join Group Coaching for Parents
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What is atypical anorexia and how does it differ from anorexia nervosa? This episode of the podcast uncovers the TRUTH about this eating disorder and validates the experience of individuals struggling with atypical anorexia. You'll learn:
How atypical anorexia is diagnosedThe role of BMI in eating disordersAtypical anorexia prevalenceAn alternative view of eating disorders as a spectrum of adaptive eating behaviors๐ Get on the waitlist for How to Beat Extreme Hunger
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Whatโs the difference between anorexia and ARFID? Unfortunately, there is incredible confusion when distinguishing between these two eating disorders. In todayโs episode, youโll learn:
What is anorexia? What is ARFID? Overlapping symptoms of anorexia and ARFID Why eating disorders are adaptive behaviors Why autistic people may develop anorexia and/or ARFID How to support someone with anorexia and/or ARFID๐๐ป Join Group Coaching for Parents
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Is metabolism a possible connector of autism and anorexia? To date, there is meager scientific evidence of the role that metabolism plays in neurodiversity and eating disorders separately, much less the role it plays when the conditions co-occur. In this episode, you will learn two reasons why metabolism may be altered in autistic individuals and how this understanding can help us connect the seemingly invisible scientific dots to anorexia.
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You see the message everywhere: if you want to recover from an eating disorder, you have to let go of all the rules around food! While this may sound like the ultimate form of food freedom, it can hinder neurodivergent people from reaching their unique version of food freedom. In this episode, Livia share 3 reasons why food rules may be helpful for neurodivergent individuals.
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