Behind The Bite

Welcome to Behind the Bite Podcast! I'm Dr. Cristina Castagnini, your host. In this episode, we're delving into the maze of health information and anxiety with Casey Gueren, VP and head of content at Wondermind, and author of " It's Probably Nothing ." Sign up for the  FREE e-course to understand your eating disorder and embark on the road to recovery. We reflect on the harm caused by mirrors, com...

Welcome to episode 190! In this episode, I chat with Cate, a former professional chef who transformed her life through natural meditation. Cate shares her journey from the high-stress environment of a professional kitchen to finding profound mental and physical healing through meditation. Sign up for the  FREE e-course to understand your eating disorder and embark on the road to recovery. We refle...

Is eating still something that feels like a complicated task for you? Do you want to cultivate a more peaceful relationship with food and your body? Did you know that the problem is not really just about the food? In this podcast episode, I speak about about unapologetic eating with Alissa Rumsey. We reflect on how you can let go of trying to "fix" your body and how you can build a healthier relat...

How is perfectionism related to trauma? Why do many children start using food as a coping mechanism? How does one break the cycle and make a positive, long-lasting change? In this podcast episode, I speak with expert Amy Pershing about binge eating disorder and trauma. We reflect on the causes of perfectionism and how to avoid moralizing about food. Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand your...

Why are diets always going to fail? What does the diet cycle look like? How can you identify emotional eating?   In this podcast episode, I interview expert Judith Matz about making peace with food. We discuss how therapists can support clients by promoting self-care, and why its important to understand emotional eating. Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand your eating disorder and embark o...

How can research shift our perspectives around weight and health? What are some of the ways to identify toxic diet culture? What's causing the Ozempic crisis? In this podcast episode, Dr. Cristina Castagnini interviews Christy Harrison about diets, health, "the wellness trap", and Ozempic.  Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand your eating disorder and embark on the road to recovery. We refl...

Do you have “fear” foods that you have been avoiding in ED treatment and recovery? How do you tell the difference between a real recovery coach and an influencer? What are the early steps that you can take to overcome your fear foods and create a healthier relationship with food? In this podcast episode, Dr. Cristina Castagnini discusses “fear foods" with certified eating disorder recovery coach M...

Were you a former athlete? Are you confused about food and exercise because of all the misinformation on social media? Do you want to improve your mindset and unlearn past conditioning to live a fuller, more authentic life? In this podcast episode, I speak about healing from diets, healthy movement, and listening to your body with Lara Days. We discuss how you can become aware of your body's cues...

What is intuitive eating? What is it not? Why is diet culture a cult and how can you remove yourself from it so that you can live a peaceful, happier, and satisfied life with food and your body? In this podcast episode, Dr. Cristina Castagnini I speak about intuitive eating with expert Elyse Resch. We discuss how you can define intuitive eating and the dangers of the diet culture cult. Sign up for...

Do you use exercise as punishment? Have you been wanting to change your relationship with exercise and movement into something more positive and fulfilling? Can you allow yourself to be a beginner again? In this podcast episode, I speak about Pilates and transforming your life with Leslie Logan. We discuss how you can build a positive relationship with exercise and what movement at every size look...

Do you often avoid or “hate” photos? Do you want to gain more body confidence? How can a compassionate and free photography shoot lead to life-changing results? In this podcast episode, I speak about how to gain confidence and feel empowered with transformative photographer Mervyn-Reid Nelson.  Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand your eating disorder and embark on the road to recovery. We...

Do you have loads of clothes in your closet that don’t fit you comfortably that you’re keeping “just in case”? Does the idea of going clothes shopping make you feel anxious? What can you do to finally learn how to dress for your best, most comfortable and confident self? In this podcast episode, I speak about finding clothes that fit your body and soul with personal stylist Susan Padron. We reflec...

Are you about to go to college, or in college right now? Have you been struggling with eating disorders or disordered behavior? How can big life changes lead to changes in eating, and how can you mediate them so that they can remain level, healthy, and intentional? In this podcast episode, I speak with Ilona Phillips about her experience of her college years and eating disorders. We reflect on how...

Do you struggle with chronic pain? Have you been told by doctors to either completely stop moving, or to lose weight before committing to movement with chronic pain? Why is this advice wrong, and how can you start a movement today that’s really beneficial to you? In this podcast episode, I speak about chronic pain and how to reclaim your life with Dana Karen “DK” Ciccone. We discuss how to positiv...

Do you have PCOS? Why should people with PCOS be mindful of diet culture myths? How can you treat PCOS without falling prey bad medical advice that’s been influenced by diet culture? In this podcast episode, I speak with Julie Dillon about what you need to know about treating PCOS while avoiding diet culture narratives. Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand your eating disorder and embark on...

Are you a runner? Have you used exercise as punishment for eating? How can you safeguard your love for sports and running without having it turned against you by the diet industry? In this podcast episode, I speak about running and how to know when you’ve crossed the line with Heather Caplan. We reflect on how to find the middle ground in sports and how to avoid comparing yourself with athletes. S...

What is your “common sense” around diet culture? What things do you still believe that are actually untrue, harmful, and just plain wrong? Why does cutting out food groups cause more harm than good? In this podcast episode, I speak about why diets don’t work and why the weight you lose keeps coming back with Andie Grange. Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand your eating disorder and embark...

Do you think all weight loss is good and all weight gain is bad? Are you afraid of your body changing in treatment? How can you let go of these limiting beliefs that are holding you back from fully letting go of your ED and recovering? In this podcast episode, I speak about whether the fear of weight gain is keeping you from seeking treatment with Natalie Rose. We discuss the reasons that gaining...

You’ve probably heard about body positivity and body image, but do you know about body grief? What does “health at every size” actually mean? How can you prioritize your life outside of the diet industry? In this podcast episode, I speak about body grief with Bri Campos. Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand your eating disorder and embark on the road to recovery. We reflect on the harm caus...

How has toxic diet culture affected the way you see and feel about yourself? Are you left feeling bad about yourself after watching movies or spending time on social media? How can you learn to spot toxic diet messaging so that you can protect your mental health? In this podcast episode, I speak about how to spot and challenge toxic diet culture with Summer Innanen. Sign up for the FREE e-course t...

Have you heard of relational trauma? What are the patterns that are directing your life and how can you shift them? Can you commit to learning about yourself, your history, and how to rewrite your story for a better future? In this podcast episode, I speak about relational trauma with Esther Goldstein. We reflect on the causes of trauma, how it affects you, and how yo can shift your relational dyn...

Do you feel compelled to “transform your body” with the new year? Have you been feeling bombarded with ads about changing your diet or your lifestyle? What can you do to maintain a sustainable and healthy relationship between your mind and body? In this podcast episode, I speak about body liberation with Chrissy King. We reflect on how you can compassionately engage with you inner monologue, and h...

Are you looking for practical tools to achieve a better sense of self-alignment? How can an emotional detox lead you to live a better, calmer, and more holistic life? How can you get through your reactions to your emotions to fully process them and receive their full value? In this podcast episode, I speak about detoxing emotionally with Sherianna Boyle. We discuss the seven steps for processing y...

Are you tempted to try a new diet or a new program before the New Year? Do you feel pressured to change your body? How can you stop dieting once and for all? In this podcast episode, I speak about a new, New Year’s Resolution with expert Dr. Michelle May. We reflect on the problem of yo-yo dieting and how to step off the eat-diet pendulum.  Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand your eating d...

Are you getting bombarded with ads about all the new diets over this holiday season? Do you still struggle with trying to get rid of believing diets that all promise you that they work? How can you effectively “undiet your life” and your mind? In this podcast episode, I speak about how to “Undiet Your Life” with expert Stephanie Dodier. We reflect on how you can reshape your mindset and work throu...