Host Dr. Cristina Castagnini welcomes Tanya Mark, a board-certified health and wellbeing coach, nutrition therapy practitioner, and former personal trainer, to discuss menopause, body image, and challenging diet culture myths.

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In this episode, Dr. Cristina Castagnini sits down with Toni Rudd, known as "the binge dietitian," to discuss breaking free from binge eating and toxic diet culture. Toni, a UK-trained dietitian now working online from Lima, Peru, shares her expertise on developing a healthier relationship with food.

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In this enlightening episode, host Dr. Cristina Castagnini speaks with Maria Baltazzi, a happiness advocate and author of "Take a Shot at Happiness: How to Write, Direct, and Produce the Life You Want," about finding true happiness and personal fulfillment.

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In this compelling episode of Behind the Bite, Dr. Cristina Castagnini sits down with Dr. Carolyn Coker Ross, a physician, speaker, and consultant specializing in addictions, eating disorders, trauma, and intergenerational trauma. Dr. Ross shares her unique journey into the field of eating disorders, beginning as a medical director of a treatment center in San Diego and influenced by her family's experiences with eating disorders and mental health challenges.

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In this insightful episode of Behind the Bite, host Dr. Cristina Castagnini interviews Heidi Schauster, a nutrition and eating disorder specialist with over 30 years of experience. Schauster shares her personal journey of recovering from an eating disorder and discusses strategies for parents to help children develop healthy attitudes towards food and body image.

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Dr. Cristina Castagnini discusses strategies for managing Thanksgiving triggers for individuals struggling with eating disorders and body image issues, as well as providing guidance for their loved ones.

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In this episode, Dr. Cristina Castagnini speaks with Kimberly Dark, a sociologist, writer, and storyteller who explores social inequality, body image, and societal transformation through personal narratives and academic insight.

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In this powerful episode of 'Behind the Bite,' Dr. Cristina Castagnini engages with Vinny Welsby, a celebrated fat activist, TEDx speaker, and bestselling author, as they reflect on their journey to self-acceptance and leadership in advocating for fat and queer rights. The discussion spotlights the pervasive issues of diet culture, anti-fat bias, and weight discrimination in everyday life and workplaces and emphasizes the importance of creating supportive, inclusive environments. Highlighting personal stories, survey data on workplace bias, and recent legislative changes, the conversation advocates for a cultural shift towards recognizing size as a protected class and promoting body positivity. The episode underlines the need for inclusive workplace policies, resources, and societal narratives that respect and dignify individuals of all body sizes, pushing for broader determinants of health and justice beyond mere weight metrics.

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Behind the Bite explores real-life struggles and triumphs surrounding food, body, and weight. Host Cristina Castagnini, a psychologist and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, brings together personal experience and professional expertise to empower listeners on their path to healing. This episode delves into how acupuncture can aid in mental health, trauma recovery, body image, and eating disorders. Dr. Kim Peirano shares insights on combining acupuncture with hypnotherapy for profound healing of both mind and body.

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, comparing ourselves, and wearing the wrong clothing sizes.

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Julia Qi shares her personal journey through eating disorder recovery and her mission to support Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) women. The episode explores cultural challenges, family dynamics, and the complex relationship with food, body image, and societal expectations that shaped her recovery journey.

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