Behind The Bite

Are you working with the right doctors for you? What happens when near middle-aged women are diagnosed with eating disorders? Do you feel unheard or unseen in the medical world? In this podcast episode, I speak with Teresa Schmitz about her experience with toxic-weight loss treatment, subsequent diagnosis with an eating disorder, and her recovery. Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand your e...

Do you need some inspiration and courage? Is your eating disorder related to trauma? Which therapy and approaches are best suited to treating eating disorders that are related to trauma? In this podcast episode, I speak with Iris McAlpin about the relationship between deep-seated trauma and disordered eating. We discuss how patients can move onto the road to recovery, and the benefits of self-care...

Have you felt held back from sharing your story? Are you holding onto hope for recovery? Can you take the first step?   In this episode, I interview Sue Bowles about the power of sharing a story. We discuss eating disorder triggers, how to be true to yourself, and why you need to take the first step. Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand your eating disorder and embark on the road to recover...

Why is transparency in editing important to mental health? Are you concerned about how advertising impacts your children? How can you approach parenting kids about social media in a safe and trusting way? In this podcast episode, I speak with Suzanne Samaka about Honesty in Editing on Social Media. We discuss the harmful effects of manipulated imagery on teenagers, and how parents can prepare thei...

Do you use movement and exercise as a punishment tool or as a positive activity? What does it mean to be healthy? Why does body size not relate to health? In this podcast episode, I speak with Marissa Hussain about embracing body-positive exercise. We discuss how you can learn to love exercise by exploring different sports, and how to disassociate health from body image. Sign up for the FREE e-cou...

Can hearing someone’s recovery story inspire you on your journey? How do open conversations reduce shame around eating disorders? What was someone’s experience with intuitive eating after recovering from an eating disorder? In this podcast episode, I speak with Eric Pothen about the importance of sharing your story. We discuss how shared experience can help you to better understand your own diffic...

Why must eating recovery treatment be personalized? How can a flexible treatment program help a client overcome an eating disorder effectively? Why does the scale really not matter at all? In this podcast episode, I speak with Gabby Alyse about building a strong, adaptive support structure for patients. Gabby explains the four components of CBT, and how these can form part of a patient's recovery...

Are you getting drawn in by the New Years’ adverts for diets? What are your personal beliefs about your body and the food that you want to create? Are you finding yourself thinking in black and white around food? In this podcast episode, I speak with Mya Kwon about toxic diet culture and how to manage your food mentality. We discuss the value of stepping away from diet culture and how to better un...

Do you give moral value to food? What is the science behind why diets always do and will always fail? How can you approach the New Year differently? In this podcast, I interview Dr. Michelle May about Dieting and enjoying the New Year Celebrations. We discuss why diets are biologically unsustainable, how to move beyond ascribing a moral value to food, and how you can relax and enjoy the holidays....

How can you navigate eating behaviors over the holidays? Why does regulating your stress response and practicing self-compassion help you to stick to making self-supportive decisions? How does your breakfast routine impact your dinner desires? In this podcast, I interview Cassie Christopher about developing healthy and sustainable eating habits over the holidays. We discuss how you can navigate in...

Do you feel anxious over the holidays around food and family members? Are you allowing the eating disorder to give you a false sense of control over your life? What are some tips to help you get through the holidays and enjoy them instead of dread them? In this podcast, I discuss enjoying the holidays and supporting yourself through your eating disorder. I explore how you can reach out to family m...

Do you get stuck in the old habit of thinking that the grass is greener on the other side of your goals? Are you putting off living your life because you are waiting on a “perfect” situation to enjoy it in? Have your opinions about your own body been usurped? In this podcast episode, I discuss how to transform your body image with Tara Wyatt-Treslove. We discuss unhealthy thoughts, how to break th...

How can you raise children to have self-awareness about their bodies and food? Why is it important to know what genuinely feels good and is sustainable for your body? Can you prioritize nourishment over rigidity? In this podcast, I interview Megan Eddinger, host of the No BS Mama podcast, about All Things Mom. We discuss body positivity, nourishment and nutrition, and building a healthy-food relat...

Why is it important to remove the fear from the foods that seem to trigger you? Do your core beliefs help or hinder you in recovery? Can you change your core beliefs to change your outlook on life? In this podcast, I interview Dr. Lara Zibarras about how to overcome food fear and the importance of core beliefs. We discuss the role media influences have on your outlook, and how changing your core b...

Does the way that you see yourself make it difficult for you to let go of parts of your personality? How does clinical hypnotherapy break the negative perception? How can it be beneficial to someone recovering from an eating disorder? In this podcast, I interview Bonnie Killip about self-perception and clinical hypnotherapy.  We discuss how hypnotherapy can help you overcome unhealthy mindsets, re...

Do you crave structure around wellness and eating? How do you build trust between yourself and your body when it comes to foods that seem scary to be around? Can making loving choices around food help you overcome making fearful ones? In this podcast, I interview Sloane Elizabeth about how to achieve mental wellness and food freedom. We discuss how you can structure your eating and how to build tr...

How can group therapy lead to transformation? What happens when people shed light on the shame behind the eating disorder? Can group therapy offer you the safe space you need? In this podcast, I interview Christie Tate about her new book, Group.  She discusses how group therapy has helped her overcome some of the challenges she faced, and how it supports people in being honest about their problems...

Can keeping silent around struggling with an eating disorder lead to sickness? How does someone reclaim their identity from an eating disorder? What can happen on the road to recovery? In this podcast, Ivy Souter shares her personal experiences on the road from Illness to Advocacy. She discusses some of the difficulties adolescents face with their eating disorders, as well as the support structure...

Do you come from a family that always self-criticizes and compares their bodies? How can yoga bring about an energetic shift? What significance does your imagination have in helping you empathize with yourself? In this podcast, I discuss the Heart, Body, and Mind connection with Hema Vyas. She explains the importance of yoga and meditation for emotional self-awareness, as well as how to connect wi...

What does the recovery process from an eating disorder look like? Why should you release black-and-white thinking when it comes to recovery from eating disorders? How can you nurture your hope for recovery? In this podcast, I discuss recovery and optimism about eating disorders with Sarah Dosanjh and Stefanie Michele , co-hosts of The Binge Eating Therapist podcast. Sign up for the FREE e-course t...

What is the difference between in-patient and out-patient treatments? What are the various levels of treatment for someone healing from an eating disorder? How can parents be productively and actively involved in their child’s treatment? In this podcast, Dr. Michael Wetter and I discuss eating disorder treatments. Sign up for the FREE e-course to understanding your eating disorder and embarking on...

Is an eating disorder a symptom of a larger problem? What are eating disorders really about? Why is it not about the food? In this podcast, I discuss the bigger issues which underlie eating disorders. Sign up for the FREE e-course to understanding your eating disorder and embarking on the road to recovery. SHOW NOTES: Click here Follow me on Instagram  @behind_the_bite_podcast Visit the website: ...

Do you feel loved and accepted by the people in your life, regardless of your looks? What is the relationship between attachment style and disordered eating? How can you begin to form secure attachments with people? In this podcast, Dr. Castagnini speaks with Dr. Brittany Woolford about why attachment style matters and its relationship with disordered eating. Sign up for the FREE e-course to under...

Why should you work with an eating disorder specialist? How is an eating disorder specialist better equipped to create healing for the patient than a wellness coach? Which certifications should you look for? In this podcast, I speak about eating disorder treatment and why a specialist is key. Sign up for the FREE e-course to understanding your eating disorder and embarking on the road to recovery....

Where did diet culture come from? What does diet culture do to make its millions? How does diet culture impact you and those around you? In this podcast, I speak about diet culture and why it's so toxic! Sign up for the FREE e-course to understanding your eating disorder and embarking on the road to recovery.  SHOW NOTES: Click here Follow me on Instagram @behind_the_bite_podcast Visit the website...