In this eye-opening episode of Dr. Marianne-Land, I’m joined by Anne Richardson, RD (@theeatingdisordernutritionist), to talk about the disturbing return of the super skinny ideal—and how this 90s-era body trend is resurfacing in modern media and pop culture. From TikTok to fashion runways, the thin ideal is back, fueling body dissatisfaction, disordered eating, and a dangerous normalization of extreme thinness.

We dive into how the super skinny body standard is impacting people in eating disorder recovery, especially those healing from anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and ARFID. Anne brings her expertise as an eating disorder dietitian to unpack how fatphobia, anti-fat bias, and the glamorization of weight loss continue to harm people of all sizes—especially neurodivergent and marginalized folks.

This conversation challenges the toxic messages of diet culture and body dysmorphia, while offering hope, clarity, and strategies for body image resilience. If you've noticed the wave of 90s nostalgia bringing back triggering beauty ideals, this episode is a must-listen.

🧠 You are not imagining it—the culture has shifted again. But you don’t have to go backwards in your recovery.

ABOUT ANNE RICHARDSON

Anne specializes in eating disorders and is a Devon, England, UK registered nutrition therapy practitioner. She is very active on Instagram @theeatingdisordernutritionist. Two things I really like about Anne is her authenticity and her witty sense of humor. I also appreciate that she is an anti-diet dietitian in the UK who is very clear about not focusing on weight loss in her nutrition practice. She also loves food and knows how to cook fun things. I’m excited for you to learn more about her in this episode. :)

Anne has been doing a diploma in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in the last three years, so she combines nutritional therapy with CBT skills or "nutritional counseling.”

CONNECT WITH ANNE

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeatingdisordernutritionist/

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.theeatingdisordernutritionist.co.uk/

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What happens when the medical system sees your body as the problem before you even speak? In this solo episode, Dr. Marianne shares her recent experience navigating healthcare as a fat, neurodivergent woman—and the toll of being met with medical gaslighting, invalidation, and bias at every turn. From sensory overload in clinical settings to the exhaustion of advocating for basic care, this episode explores the intersection of fatphobia, ableism, and chronic pain in medical spaces. If you’ve ever felt unseen or blamed in a doctor’s office, you’re not imagining it—and you’re not alone.

🎧 Tune in for real talk about:

Fatphobia and anti-fat bias in medical care

How neurodivergence and sensory sensitivities shape the healthcare experience

The emotional and physical cost of medical gaslighting

Why naming these patterns is a step toward collective healing

📍 For more support on navigating body shame, trauma, and eating disorder recovery in neurodivergent and marginalized bodies, visit drmariannemiller.com or explore my virtual courses and membership programs.

CHECK OUT OTHER EPISODES OF MEDICAL GASLIGHTING, FATPHOBIA, ANTI-FAT BIAS, & WEIGHT DISCRIMINATION

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Religious trauma is real—and for neurodivergent folks, it can leave especially deep marks on body image, food, and self-worth. In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Victoria Leon, ASW (@victoriarleon), a therapist who specializes in supporting people healing from religious trauma and eating disorders. We explore how faith communities can reinforce shame, control, and compliance—and how that intersects with masking, sensory sensitivities, and the drive to “be good” that so many neurodivergent people carry. Whether you’re deconstructing, disentangling from toxic theology, or trying to reclaim a safe relationship with food and your body, this episode offers validation, insight, and a path toward gentler healing.

✨ CW for discussions of religious trauma, disordered eating, and spiritual abuse.

🎧 Ready to listen? Hit play—and share with someone who needs to hear they’re not alone.

ABOUT VICTORIA LEON

Victoria Leon, ASW, is a lived-experience therapist who specializes in neurodiversity-affirming care for individuals navigating eating disorders, religious trauma, and identity exploration. She is dedicated to creating a brave, non-judgmental space where clients can reflect on their experiences, reclaim agency, and develop strategies that honor their unique strengths and values. Victoria believes that each person is the expert on their own story, and she supports clients in learning to trust themselves more deeply and move toward healing in ways that feel authentic and sustainable.

As a queer, dynamically disabled, and neurodivergent human, Victoria draws from her own experiences with eating disorder recovery and religious trauma healing to inform her work. She shows up with authenticity, believing that healing happens in relationships. Her practice is grounded in a decarceral, abolitionist, and social justice-oriented framework, recognizing that therapy is inherently political.

Outside the therapy room, Victoria is married to her lovely wife and is the proud dog-mom of a goofy goldendoodle named Oliver and a playful puppy named George. She finds joy in knitting, making art, discovering new local coffee shops, reading, and dancing around her home.

CONTACT VICTORIA LEON

https://www.victoriarleon.com

https://www.instagram.com/victoriarleon/

CHECK OUT OTHER EPISODES ON SPIRITUAL/RELIGIOUS TRAUMA, ABLEISM, & ADHD/AUTISM

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🎧 Ever wondered what recovery from bulimia really looks like—beyond the clinical definitions and surface-level advice? In this powerful interview, I sit down with Abbey Griffith, a certified personal trainer and eating disorder recovery advocate, to talk about her lived experience with bulimia, what helped her heal, and how weight-neutral fitness became a surprising source of support and reconnection with her body.

We get into the messy, non-linear realities of recovery, what it means to redefine movement outside of diet culture, and why compassionate, accessible fitness spaces matter—especially for folks in eating disorder recovery.

💬 Whether you’re in recovery yourself, supporting a loved one, or rethinking your own relationship with exercise, this episode is full of insight, honesty, and hope.

👇 Tune in, and let’s talk about recovery that centers care—not control.

🌟 If you’re looking for support in healing your relationship with food and body, check out my Binge Eating & Bulimia Recovery Membership. It’s a virtual space designed to help you move forward at your own pace—with guidance, tools, and community that actually gets it. Learn more by clicking HERE.

ABOUT ABBEY GRIFFITH

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Let’s be real: having safe foods in eating disorder recovery doesn’t mean you’re failing—it often means you’re surviving, adapting, and doing exactly what your body needs. In this solo episode, Dr. Marianne Miller, licensed eating disorder therapist, fat liberationist, and neurodivergent human, is busting the myth that safe foods are always disordered.

We’ll talk about why safe foods exist (hint: it’s not just "being rigid"), how they support nervous system regulation, and why shaming safe eating patterns—especially for folks with ARFID, sensory sensitivities, and trauma histories—does way more harm than good.

✨ Want more tools to support a neurodivergent-affirming, sensory-attuned, trauma-informed path to recovery?

Come check out Dr. Marianne’s self-paced online course:

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Have you ever been told you’re “too much”? Too sensitive, too emotional, too everything? 😣 Let’s flip that script. You’re not too much—you’re a human with real needs. 💖

In eating disorder recovery, asking for what you need can feel scary, awkward, or downright impossible—especially if you’re neurodivergent, a people-pleaser, or grew up hearing that your needs were “too big.” 🚫 But guess what? Boundaries are not selfish. Advocating for yourself is not a burden. And needing support is so valid. 🫶

In this solo episode of Dr. Marianne-Land, we’ll cover:

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CHECK OUT OTHER AMAZING EPISODES ON BOUNDARIES, EATING DISORDER TREATMENT, & MORE!

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Let’s be real: there’s nothing atypical about “atypical anorexia.” In fact, it’s one of the most common eating disorder presentations—and yet it’s still misunderstood, misdiagnosed, and too often ignored. In this episode, I’m joined by Registered Dietitian and eating disorder specialist Emma Townsin (@food.life.freedom) to break down what atypical anorexia actually is, why the name is a problem, and how weight stigma keeps so many people from getting the care they deserve.

We talk about what happens when restrictive eating shows up in people who don’t fit the “textbook” thin ideal, how BMI gatekeeping plays out in treatment settings, and what needs to change in how we diagnose and support people across all body sizes. This one’s for anyone who's ever been told they’re “not sick enough”—and for every provider ready to challenge that harmful narrative.

ABOUT EMMA TOWNSIN, RD

Emma supports her clients to take the stress out of food. Emma's unique method focuses on reframing how you think about food, building connection with your body and feeling confident in your food choices. So, instead of food controlling you, food supports you to live the life you want. Combining her skills as a Registered Dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counsellor, Emma supports people experiencing stressful eating such as binge eating or uncomfortable emotional eating and those who want to feel good around food after long term dieting.

Emma lives and works in London, England. She is a Specialist Eating Disorder Dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counsellor. Her practice name is Food Life Freedom.

CONTACT EMMA

Website: www.foodlifefreedom.com

Email: [email protected]

IG: @food.life.freedom

FB: Food Life Freedom

CHECK OUT ANOTHER INTERVIEW EPISODE WITH EMMA, PLUS TWO MORE ON ATYPICAL ANOREXIA!

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What’s it really like to have lived experience with both bulimia and binge eating disorder (BED)? In this powerful episode, Dr. Marianne is joined by Registered Nutritional Practitioner Milda Zolubaite (@nutrition.path), who specializes in working with eating disorders. She shares her personal story of navigating life with co-occurring bulimia and BED. From the emotional chaos of swinging between restriction and compulsion to the mental toll of hiding such struggles, Milda brings raw honesty and deep insight.

We talk about how diet culture can fuel the idealization of thinness, making it even harder to recognize and treat complex eating disorder patterns. Whether you’re a provider, in recovery yourself, or just looking to better understand the lived realities of bulimia and BED, this episode will leave you feeling informed and inspired.

🎧 Hit play for a real, resonant look into the messiness and hope of recovery.

ABOUT MILDA ZOLUBAITE

Milda is a Registered Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, specializing in supporting people with eating problems, disordered eating and a difficult relationship with food. In her work, she addresses a range of issues, from diagnosed eating disorders to emotional eating, yo-yo dieting, and disordered eating patterns. She is a firm believer that there is no "one size fits all" approach, so she uses a mix of nutritional, psychological and behavioral interventions to help people reach peace and food freedom. She has helped hundreds of women and men transform their food relationship with food via 1:1 nutritional counseling and courses.

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CONTACT MILDA

https://nutritionpath.co.uk/

[email protected]

https://www.facebook.com/nutritionpath.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/nutrition.path/

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Why do so many traditional ARFID treatments feel like they’re missing the mark? (Spoiler: they kind of are.)

In this solo episode, Dr. Marianne breaks down the real-life complexities of treating ARFID—especially when neurodivergence, sensory overwhelm, and nervous system shutdown are part of the picture. If you’ve ever felt like “just try a bite” isn’t cutting it, you’re not imagining things.

We’re talking about a different way forward: one that’s neurodivergent-affirming, sensory-attuned, and rooted in regulation—not pressure. You’ll hear how honoring someone’s body, brain, and boundaries leads to more sustainable, shame-free support—and what progress actually looks like when we stop trying to force it.

This one’s for therapists, caregivers, and anyone who’s tired of cookie-cutter advice that doesn’t reflect the lived reality of ARFID.

Tune in to explore how we can meet people where they are—and build safety from the inside out.

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✨ My virtual, self-paced ARFID and Selective Eating course breaks down a neurodivergent-affirming, sensory-attuned, trauma-informed approach to ARFID treatment. You'll get nearly one hour of new bonus video content, practical tools, downloadable handouts, and summaries designed to support real-world application—for professionals and lived experience alike.

👉 Start learning today at drmariannemiller.com/arfid

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Ever felt like recovery is just... a lot? Like your brain and body are turning the volume all the way up—on hunger, on emotions, on body awareness—and you can’t find the damn volume knob? You’re not alone. In this solo episode, we’re talking about what it means when recovery feels overstimulating, especially for folks who are neurodivergent or sensitive to sensory input. I’ll walk you through how our nervous systems process all this noise—and how tools from polyvagal theory can help you feel more grounded, safe, and regulated as you heal. If your recovery feels chaotic, intense, or just plain loud, this one’s for you.

💡 And if you’re navigating ARFID or selective eating on top of all that noise, check out my self-paced ARFID and Selective Eating course—it’s packed with support, tools, and insight to help you move at your pace, in a way that honors your unique nervous system.

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