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Welcome to Episode 492 of the OCD and Anxiety Podcast! Join us on an enlightening journey as we delve into a lesser-known eating disorder that intricately links with anxiety – ARFID, or Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder. In this episode, expert guest Taylor Rae Holmesley of the EMILY Program in Atlanta sheds light on how ARFID overstretches the realms of typical picky eating and merges into the world of OCD and anxiety.

Taylor breaks down the complexities of ARFID, its subtypes, and how these overlap with anxiety and OCD. Whether you're supporting someone with an eating disorder or navigating it personally, this episode is filled with insights, practical guidance, and most importantly, validation that you are not alone in this journey.

Explore the nuances of diagnosis, treatment strategies, and the significance of addressing not just the symptoms, but cultivating a positive relationship with food and thoughts

Helpful Links: Visit https://www.emilyprogram.com for more resources on ARFID and eating disorder treatment.

Disclaimer:

Robert James Pizey (of Robert James Coaching) is not a medical professional and is also not providing therapy or medical treatment. Robert James Pizey recommends that anyone experiencing anxiety or OCD to seek professional medical help straight away to get a medical opinion and rule out other conditions or illnesses. The comments and opinions as written on this site are simply that and are not to be taken as professional medical opinions. Robert James Pizey provides coaching, education, accountability and peer support around Anxiety through his own personal experiences.