Behind The Bite

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...

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...