Cristina Castagnini

Behind The Bite

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Where a real doctor - who really recovered from an eating disorder - talks about your real struggles with food, body image, and weight. Straight talk from the professional and personal perspective...

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Cristina Castagnini

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Health

Latest episode

Jul 2, 2026

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Episodes

Ep 41 - What NOT to Say to Someone with an Eating Disorder 24.06.2021

Are you a family member or partner to someone with an eating disorder? What are some things you should avoid saying? What should you do instead? In this podcast episode, I speak about what NOT to say to someone with an eating disorder. 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_th...

Ep 40 - EFT: Tap Your Way To Happiness with Melanie Yates 17.06.2021

Have you heard of EFT before? Are you skeptical? Did you know that it has been scientifically proven and is being used in Western medicine to treat eating disorders, trauma, and chronic stress? In this podcast episode, I speak with certified EFT therapist, Melanie Yates about tapping, why it's beneficial, and why you should start doing it today! Sign up for the FREE e-course to understanding your...

Ep 39 - Getting MeaningFULL With Author and Certified Eating Disorder Expert Alli Spotts-De Lazzer 10.06.2021

Are you trying to get your body healthy and happy but using the wrong information? Is there maybe something painful that you are holding onto? What happens when we take the leap into sincere connection and communication and let go of the secrecy? In this podcast episode, I speak with Author and Certified Eating Disorder Expert, Alli Spotts-De Lazzer Sign up for the FREE e-course to understanding y...

Ep 38 - Alyssa Recovers: Her Own Personal Journey 03.06.2021

How does creating trust and honesty with your support system disempower the eating disorder? Why should you be careful of the numbers? Why should you start looking at working out as a form of celebrating what your body can do? In this podcast episode, I speak with Alyssa about her own personal journey to recovery. Sign up for the FREE e-course to understanding your eating disorder and embarking on...

Ep 37 - How To Have Your Cake and Not Eat It All Too, with Recovered Laurie Campbell 27.05.2021

Are you struggling with bulimia or know of someone who is? Do you feel shame or embarrassment about it – especially if you’re over the age of 40? Are you looking to connect with someone who has been in your very shoes, recovered, and written a book to tell you how to overcome bulimia? In this podcast episode, I speak with Laurie Ann Campbell about her personal journey to overcoming bulimia and sub...

Ep 36 - Preventative Mental Health with Award Winning Psychiatrist Dr. Christian Heim 20.05.2021

Why should you be careful of the numbers? Can your strengths be turned against you, and how can you take them back into your power? What role does control have in some eating disorders? In this podcast episode, I speak with the award-winning psychiatrist, Dr. Christian Heim about preventative mental health. Sign up for the FREE e-course to understanding your eating disorder and embarking on the ro...

Ep 35 - Normal, Not Wrong With Self-Love Blogger Jenelle Carto 13.05.2021

What power lies in finding a community to be a part of when you're struggling with an eating disorder? Why should families be more careful with their words? How is seeking education about diet culture the best way to decrease its power over society? In this podcast episode, I speak with self-love blogger, Jenelle Carto about her journey with her struggle with body image and weight. Sign up for the...

Ep 34 - One Mother’s Struggle to Save Her Daughter Through Our Broken Mental Health System 06.05.2021

Are you a parent whose child is struggling with an eating disorder? What are some important things to know about insurance companies when it comes to funding treatment? Where can you as a parent start to get help for your child? In this podcast episode, I speak with Annelise Lucas about her struggle to save her daughter through the broken mental health system.  Sign up for the FREE e-course to und...

Ep 33 - A Healthy Dose of Reality About Health, Weight, and Food with Expert Dr. Guadiani 29.04.2021

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Ep 32 - Ditching The Scale with Andrea Montoya 22.04.2021

Do you struggle with binge eating? How are triggers actually potential invitations to go inward? Can self-love go deeper than you think? In this podcast episode, I speak with Andrea Montoya about her struggles with body image and food and how she ditched the scale and wants you to do the same. Sign up for the FREE e-course to understanding your eating disorder and embarking on the road to recovery...

Ep 31 - Getting Real About Fat Phobia and Weight Stigma with Ragen Chastain 15.04.2021

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Ep 30 - Menopause: What’s Really Going On In Your Body, with Rachael Cabreira 08.04.2021

Are you struggling with menopausal weight gain? Is this symptom of menopause something that actually needs to change, or something you think needs to be changed? What happens with sexuality after menopause and why is it important that we understand that all these bodily changes are normal? In this podcast episode, I speak with Rachael Cabreira about what's really going on in your body during menop...

Ep 29 - Art With Impact: Mental Health Stigma And Awareness with Cary McQueen 01.04.2021

Why is working to solve stigmas a complex problem that requires a personal solution? Why is representation important? Can you improve your treatment by viewing yourself as a separate entity from your diagnosis? In this podcast episode, I speak with Cary McQueen about using art to create awareness around the mental health stigma and why representation matters. Sign up for the FREE e-course to under...

Ep 28 - Filtered to Perfection: Apps, Unattainable Standards, and Eating Disorders 25.03.2021

How much time do you spend on social media? How much of that time is spent comparing your real, present reality to a makeshift and constructed reality that people try to mimic? When should you take a break from social media? In this podcast episode, I speak about the dangers of social media filter apps, how they create unattainable standards and how it affects those struggling with body image and...

Ep 27 - When Eating “Too Healthy” Makes You Sick 18.03.2021

Can you eat “too healthy”? What can happen to your brain and body when you start restricting yourself for the sake of being “healthy”? Have you heard of orthorexia before? In this podcast episode, I speak about when eating too healthy makes you sick and the signs you need to look out for. Sign up for the FREE e-course to understanding your eating disorder and embarking on the road to recovery.  SH...

Ep 26 - You Asked, I’m Answering: Exercise More and Eat Less? I Don’t Think So... 11.03.2021

What is your relationship to exercise and eating? Do you do them in conjunction with one another for good, or for bad? Why can it be dangerous to have a black-and-white mindset about exercise and eating? In this podcast episode, I answer your questions about the relationship between exercise and food and why you should view exercise through the lens of it being something to benefit your physical a...

Ep 25 - Control, Perfection, and Self-Compassion 04.03.2021

How can you give yourself hope and stop being so hard on yourself? Think of yourself as a kid learning the alphabet, how would you encourage them? How can changing what's around you help your mental well-being? In this podcast episode, I speak about control, perfection, and self-compassion. Sign up for the FREE e-course to understanding your eating disorder and embarking on the road to recovery. ...

Ep 24 - You Asked, I'm Answering: Disordered Eating OR Eating Disorder? 25.02.2021

How can you differentiate between disordered eating and an eating disorder? What signs should you look for in your lifestyle if you think you are suffering from either one of these? How can having an awareness of what an eating disorder is or isn’t help you in your life? In this podcast episode, I speak about disordered eating VS. an eating disorder, and how you can differentiate between the 2. Si...

Ep 23 - PCOS and An Eating Disorder? You're Not Alone 18.02.2021

Have you been diagnosed with PCOS? What does the journey look like of someone who has overcome PCOS and had children? How can you make the shift and “break up” with your eating disorder? In this podcast episode, I speak with Julie about her struggles with PCOS and struggling with an eating disorder. Sign up for the FREE e-course to understanding your eating disorder and embarking on the road to re...

Ep 22 - A Non-Diet Approach to Menopause: Everything You Need To Know To Get Through This Very Normal Time In Your Life 11.02.2021

Why do people gain weight during menopause? What is intuitive eating and how can you use it as a non-diet approach? How can you care for your body and mind during this transformative period? In this podcast episode, I speak with Erica Leon about a non-diet approach to menopause and everything you need to know to get through this very normal time of your life. Sign up for the FREE e-course to under...

Ep 21 - Friends With Benefits: What Happens When 2 Life-long Friends Bring Their Professional Perspectives 04.02.2021

How do you adopt a glowing body image that is healthy and sustainable? What power lies in the influences that enter your life from your surroundings? Can boundaries help you reach your ideal self? In this podcast episode, I speak with Marisa Abzug Callender and Dr. Frankie Bashan about all things body image, confidence, and self-worth! Sign up for the FREE e-course to understanding your eating dis...

Ep 20: Raising Kids To Have a Healthy Relationship with Food and Their Body with Expert Marci Evans, MS, CEDRD-S 28.01.2021

How can parents encourage their children to have a healthy and curious relationship with food? Can providing an explorative relationship with food, give them a better standing to trust their own bodies? What does the research say about pressuring or praising your child to eat a certain food? In this podcast episode, I speak with Marci Evans about raising kids to have a healthy relationship with fo...

Ep 19 - Men Have Eating Disorders, Too: Richie Cartwright’s Personal Story and Mission 21.01.2021

How can discussing male eating disorders overturn the stigmas that reside in the unknown? What resources are available to help men through their eating disorders? Can seeing someone else accept themselves give you the strength to do the same? In this podcast episode, I speak with Richie Cartwright about his personal story and struggle with binge eating and the mission he is on now to help other me...

Ep 18 - Divorce: A Trigger for ED? An open discussion with relationship expert, Dr. Susan Orenstein 14.01.2021

Is there a connection between post-divorce anxiety and experiencing an eating disorder? How can you change destructive self-soothing tendencies into healthier ones? Can understanding the past help you to have more compassionate control over your future? In this podcast episode, I speak with relationship expert, Dr. Susan Orenstein about divorce being a trigger for disordered eating. In this episod...

Ep 17 - Diets Suck: A Healthy Reality Check About Food With UCLA Sports Dietitian, Jessica Isaacs 07.01.2021

Are you reading the signs of your body correctly? How can you heal your metabolism through healthy eating after being stuck in the world of fad diets? What does a healthy dinner plate look like? In this podcast episode, I speak with UCLA Sports Dietitian, Jessica Isaacs, about why diets suck, and she shares some tips that you can start implementing today! In this episode we discuss: Getting inform...

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