Behind The Bite

Are you or your partner currently struggling with an eating disorder? How can both people help each other support one another? What can you do as a couple to be transformed together? In this podcast episode, I speak about relationships and eating disorders with Dr. Kim Lampson. We consider the common issues that couples face when one of them has an eating disorder, and how they can effectively com...

Do you still connect what you eat with how much you think you need to exercise? Would you call yourself someone who doesn’t “like” exercise? Which physical activities make you feel good in your body? In this podcast episode, I speak about how to feel good in your body with Amanda Brabec. We reflect on some of the diet culture myths and how to enjoy your exercise. Sign up for the FREE e-course to u...

Why must you stop dieting if you have PCOS? How can cravings give you important information about your body? Why is PCOS a brain issue and not a reproductive issue? In this podcast episode, I speak about the facts of PCOS with Julie Duffy Dillon. We discuss why dieting is not the solution to PCOS and how to understand PCOS symptoms. Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand your eating disorder...

Why are eating disorders and trauma often in the same conversation? What are the long-term effects of unresolved trauma on a person? Are you willing to do the work to reconnect with and help yourself? In this podcast episode, I speak about how trauma relates to eating disorders with Joelle Rabow Maletis. Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand your eating disorder and embark on the road to rec...

Are you thinking about starting your journey to recovery from ED? Do you have questions and concerns that may be holding you back? Can knowledge release you from fear and kickstart your journey to wellness?  In this podcast episode, I speak about recovery and the fears, realities, and questions it brings with Emily Murray. We reflect on the challenges of treating EDs with underlying medical condit...

Can mental health awareness bring hope? What are some of the early signs of poor mental health? How can you make genuine and sustainable changes for the better? In this podcast episode, I speak about mental health awareness with Erik DaRosa. We consider how you can monitor your mental state and develop a stronger connection with what it is that you need for healthier, happier living. Sign up for t...

Is it possible to change your thoughts? What are cognitive distortions? How can harnessing the power of intentional thought help you to heal yourself? In this podcast episode, I speak about how you can change your reality by harnessing and healing distorted thoughts.  Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand your eating disorder and embark on the road to recovery. SHOW NOTES: Click here Follow...

How can massage therapy help clients recover more quickly and successfully from eating disorders? Why does physical touch matter in mental health? What are some of the benefits – and consequences – of not experiencing human touch and connection? In this podcast episode, I speak about the surprising impact of physical touch and affection on mental health and eating disorders. I reflect on the negat...

Is laxative abuse a form of bulimia? Have you struggled with emotions like anger when you are in recovery from a laxative addiction? Do you think that health looks a certain way? In this podcast episode, I speak about recovering from laxative abuse and an eating disorder with Khadija Morsi. We reflect on the path to recovery, and how to manage the emotions around an eating disorder. Sign up for th...

Why do people exercise compulsively? Can you consider movement as a sensation to help you connect with your body instead of punishing it? How can you heal your relationship with exercise? In this episode, I discuss exercise and eating disorders with Amy Gardner. We reflect on the ways exercise can positively and negatively affect people's lives. Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand your eat...

How does unchecked fatphobia in society exacerbate eating disorders? What can you do to find your true community? How can you help the fight against fatphobia in society? In this podcast episode, I speak about uncovering fatphobia in society with Serena Nangia. We discuss the way society influences body image and how to find your body-image community. Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand yo...

Why do eating disorders disrupt your relationships? What made you realize that something needed to change? What do you think and see when you look at yourself in the mirror? In this podcast episode, I discuss how to manage your eating disorder and walk the road to recovery with Hannah Linnea. We reflect on body positivity, and how to make a change for good. Sign up for the FREE e-course to underst...

Why does practicing self-care help to heal the greater community? How do you distinguish being selfish from being selfless? Do you struggle with justifying your want to go into recovery?  In this podcast episode, I speak about self-care and what it means to be selfless or selfish with Dr. Jennifer Nardozzi. Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand your eating disorder and embark on the road to...

Are you in ED recovery? How do you find a good doctor? Why is genuine health about your daily behaviors and not the numbers on the scale? In this podcast episode, I speak about kicking ED's butt with Amy Ferraro. Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand your eating disorder and embark on the road to recovery. SHOW NOTES: Click here Follow me on Instagram  @behind_the_bite_podcast Visit the webs...

What does “health” mean to you? Do you want the best for your kids? How can parents help their children to create positive relationships with their bodies? In this podcast episode, I speak with Amelia Sherry about diet-proofing your children. We discuss how to build a healthy relationship with food for your kids, and why restriction doesn't always achieve positive results. Sign up for the FREE e-c...

TRIGGER WARNING: THIS EPISODE MENTIONS SUICIDE What is body image? Do you assume someone is happy and healthy depending on how they look? What will it take for you to appreciate your body? In this episode, I discuss how to approach the body image mentality. I explain what body image consists of and how to generate body positivity in your life. Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand your eatin...

Are you currently in the dating scene? How does one form genuine connections with new people? Why must you always start with honesty and authenticity on a dating app? In this podcast episode, I speak with Dr. Frankie about dating post-covid and how to practice authenticity in new relationships. We reflect on how to leave your comfort zone, meet new people, and take a positive first step in your re...

Why is there so little knowledge of eating disorders in the medical field? Which false beliefs are people unintentionally perpetuating about eating disorders? How can the loved ones of ED sufferers be supported? In this podcast episode, I speak with Johanna Kandel about the lack of education and awareness around eating disorders. We discuss some of the misconceptions around EDs and why it's import...

Do you use diet, health, and fitness apps? Are health and fitness apps doing more harm than good? How are they influencing your relationship with your body and the concept of “wellness”? In this podcast episode, I speak with Jess Marini about the influence health and fitness apps have on our self-perception. We reflect on the dangers of assigning moral values to food and how to be more vigilant in...

Do you feel like your value comes from the roles you play? How often do you downplay your needs to care for what other people want? What does your internal dialogue sound like? In this podcast episode, I speak with Ryan Lindner about how to stop people-pleasing and start loving yourself. We discuss the importance of valuing yourself outside of what you do, and how caring for yourself allows you to...

Can you take the initiative to learn about what works for your body? How can stuck emotions in the body cause medical issues? How do you practice healthy emotional release? In this podcast episode, I interview Bo Bissett about how to use muscle testing and AMO breath to release stuck emotions. We discuss the physical problems emotions can cause, and how to release these emotions by connecting with...

Have you struggled with body confidence? Are you a parent that judges their body in front of your children? Where do body image issues come from? In this podcast episode, I speak with Cliona Byrne about building body confidence. We discuss how learned behavior from your childhood can affect your outlook on your body, and how to undo harmful mental patterns. Sign up for the FREE e-course to underst...

Is your disordered eating triggered by the warmer weather and the upcoming summer activities? Could your eating disorder be a coping mechanism to avoid difficult emotions? How can you manage your triggers and improve your emotional responses? In this podcast episode, I speak about eating disorder triggers and how to manage them constructively. I look at how people can recognize their triggers, and...

Are you searching for the “right” thing to eat? Do you blame yourself for dealing with unsupportive eating? Could you actually be feeling external shame that you are internalizing? In this podcast episode, I interview Jessica Setnick, an expert dietician, about whether there is a right way to eat. We discuss the danger of adding a moral value to food, and how there are no correct body types.  Sign...

How do you decode the “clues” behind eating disordered behaviors? Are eating disorders external symptoms of internal struggles? What are some of the first steps to learn how to organize your feelings? In this podcast episode, I speak about the inner workings of eating disorders with Rachelle Heinemann. We draw a separation between the symptoms of the disorder and its cause and consider some of the...