Liv Label Free | Neurodivergent Eating Disorder Recovery

How can an autistic special interest spiral into an eating disorder? In today's episode, I chat with Annamarie, a fellow autistic female and ED warrior. We discuss: Early health and nutrition education snowballing into an obsessive autistic special interest Disordered thoughts turning to secretive behavior, foregoing social activities due to fear of food exposure The transformation of th...

What’s the relationship between autism and binge eating? In today’s episode, you’ll learn how autistic traits can lead to the following 9 types of binge eating: The Sensory Binge The Hyperactive Binge The Black & White Binge The “Make Sense” Binge The Analysis Paralysis Binge The Procrastination Binge The Interoceptive Binge The Hormonal Binge The Extreme Hunger Binge 🍩  Enroll in my cou...

It’s time for another chat with an Extremely Hungry to Completely Satisfied alumni! In today’s episode, I'm speaking to Valerie, an autistic female who shares her experience with overcoming extreme hunger. You'll learn: Survivor's guilt manifesting into perfectionism and eventually into an eating disorder Energy debt being like living paycheck to paycheck Daily activities consumed by mental h...

Eating disorder recovery often looks very different for autistic people, so what additional challenges might a trans/non-binary individual face? Today I am joined by Lex, a former coaching client and extreme hunger course student turned best friend.   They share: Seeking solace in food and exercise related behaviors when coming from a marginalized community Discovering sensory preferences and...

Can men develop eating disorders? Why is there so much stigma around men and anorexia? Today I am joined by Mike Napier, a late-diagnosed autistic male who shares his story with disordered eating, depression, and suicidal ideation. In this episode of The Liv Label Free Podcast, Mike and I discuss: Growing up undiagnosed autistic, earliest memories painted by depression, and history of suicidal tho...

A guided meditation to heal from autistic burnout while embracing your neurodivergent brain! Connect with Livia: 🍩   INSTAGRAM 🌐   WEBSITE 📚   BOOKS

How do I eat intuitively as an autistic person that’s recovered from an eating disorder? This is a question I’ve received so often, and for good reason! I talk all about food freedom, extreme hunger, and honoring your body’s needs, while at the same time talking about how autistic people may struggle with recognizing their body’s cues and how many behaviors that may seem restrictive from an eating...

I'm sure you've heard the popular advice to "smash the scale" in eating disorder recovery...but does this advice work for autistic people? In today's episode of The Liv Label Free Podcast, Livia shares how smashing her scale was harmful and how keeping the scale may actually help autistic people live a recovered life!  🌈   Buy Rainbow Girl : A Memoir of Autism and Anorexi...

If you struggle with anxiety, you won't want to miss this episode of The Liv Label Free Podcast! I unpack the root cause of anxiety and guide you through a powerful exercise to gain trust in yourself and your life. 🌈 Get on the waitlist for Rainbow Girl 🫶 Schedule a consultation call for 1-1 coaching  here 📝 Read the   blog post  of this episode Connect with Livia: 🍩  ...

Are you afraid that you're unable to handle the responsibilities of being healthy? If so, you're not alone!  One of the reasons I put off recovery from my eating disorder for so long was because of that very fear. In this episode, Livia unpacks the fear of growing up as an autistic person and explains how to achieve a life of freedom after an eating disorder. 🌈  Get on the waitlist...

There's a lot of taboo around sharing personal medical information and that's EXACTLY why I'm reading one of my old medical records word-for-word on the podcast today. Not only do the words of the "professionals" highlight the dangers of traditional eating disorder treatment for autistic individuals, but they show just how difficult it can be to receive recognition for autism. 🎙️ Get FREE Audio Tr...

Do you feel like your restriction wasn’t “severe” enough to deserve extreme hunger? In this Q&A episode of the podcast, Livia answers a listener question about the validity of extreme hunger. ▶️  Watch my free training  How to Win the Mental Hunger Games 🍩  Enroll in my course,  Extremely Hungry to Completely Satisfied 🫶 Schedule a consultation call for 1-1 coac...

In our society, autism is often associated with rigidity and inflexibility. However, autistic behaviors – including those that may manifest as an eating disorder – are adaptive mechanisms that provide safety in a neurotypical world. In today's episode of the podcast, you'll learn why autistic behaviors can be perceived as adaptations and how you can use your autistic traits to ...

I’m in BALI! In today’s episode of the Liv Label Free podcast, I share another health + life update 😃 I talk about when you can read my books, where my extreme hunger is at, how I’m dealing with weight gain, the return of my period, and much more! 🧑‍🍳  Grab your copy of  Nourishing Neurodiversity ▶️ Watch my FREE TRAINING How to Win the Mental Hunger Games 🫶 Schedule a...

Today I am joined by Quinn Haisley (they/she), a non-binary, queer, and neurodivergent eating disorder dietitian. Quinn started working in the eating disorder field 3 years ago as a registered dietitian in BALANCE eating disorder treatment center, where she has worked at the PHP, IOP, and outpatient level. They started their own private practice, Practice Eros Nutrition, in April 2022 to primarily...

I was only 15 when I was tossed out of the Dutch eating disorder treatment system with the labels “too complex,” “manipulative,” and a “hopeless case.” It wasn’t until I discovered I am autistic that I understood why eating disorder treatment never worked…and in fact, had only made the anorexia worse. In today’s episode of the Liv Label Free podcast, I share my journey growing up undiagnosed autis...

It's time for a Q&A! After listening to my episodes on "ED behaviors that are ACTUALLY autistic traits," a fan of the podcast asked me if it's possible to develop "new" autistic traits during an eating disorder. In today's episode, I explain what it means if your autistic traits take on new manifestations and how this knowledge can help you fully recover from disordered eating!  🎙️ Get FR...

Do you feel guilty for honoring mental hunger? If so, this powerful reframe will totally blow your mind! I explain why mental hunger is a form of physical hunger and why all forms of extreme hunger are valid. 🫶 Schedule a consultation call for 1-1 coaching  here 🍩  Enroll in my course,  Extremely Hungry to Completely Satisfied Connect with Livia: 🍩   INSTAGRAM 🌐 &...

Do you wonder why you can't stop bingeing even though you WANT to? In today's episode of the Liv Label Free podcast, I speak with Sarah Dosanjh, a psychotherapist and author of the book I Can’t Stop Eating. After her own recovery from binge eating disorder, Sarah has gone on to help others do the same. She runs therapy groups and communities for binge eating recovery, co-hosts...

A while back, I shared an episode titled 3 "ED Behaviors" that are ACTUALLY Autistic Traits. That episode is by far the MOST DOWNLOADED episode of the Liv Label Free Podcast! Today, I am sharing 3 MORE  "ED Behaviors" that are ACTUALLY Autistic Traits so you can learn to embrace your autism rather than fight it. 👉  Part 1 of the "ED Behaviors" That Are Actually Autistic Traits Seri...

My cookbook is HERE! Nourishing Neurodiversity connects holistic nutrition with personal preferences to yield recipes that are allergen-free, sensory-friendly, support your gut, and improve executive functioning! Although I do not follow a specific diet, all of the recipes in Nourishing Neurodiversity are vegan, gluten-free, soy free, AND nut free. The needs of neurodivergent individuals are often...

What is ARFID and how is it different from other eating disorders? In today's episode of the Liv Label Free Podcast, Livia chats with Lauren Sharifi, a registered dietitian-nutritionist based in Massachusetts. Lauren owns a virtual private practice where she specializes in ARFID (Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) and works one-on-one with parents, teens, and adults. She also runs a m...

Is insomnia making you go INSANE? You're not alone! As an autistic person that has struggled with an eating disorder, I know first-hand how frustrating it can be to not only lay awake for hours on end, but to feel trapped in the anxious thoughts that continuously flood your mind. In this episode, I share scientific research behind why autistic people as well as those with co-morbid eatin...

Do you feel stuck in eating disorder recovery? Do you feel like you’ve tried everything, yet nothing is working? If you want to discover how to get out of quasi recovery and lead a life of freedom, this episode is for you! I explain why all in recovery is preventing you from full freedom and what to do instead. 🌈   Buy Rainbow Girl : A Memoir of Autism and Anorexia 🎧  Claim your &...

How can eating MORE be perceived as restriction? I mean, isn’t restricting all about eating less ? In this episode, I explain how eating more is often a form of eating less and what you need to do to overcome ALL forms of restriction. You deserve to find freedom from your eating disorder! 🍩  Enroll in my course,  Extremely Hungry to Completely Satisfied 🫶 Schedule a consultat...