Guest: Livia Sara, autism advocate and eating disorder survivor

Key topics discussed:

- Livia's journey with undiagnosed autism and her decade-long battle with an eating disorder

- Misconceptions about autism traits and personalities

- High incidence of eating disorders amongst autistic individuals  

- The role of external control, rules, and numbers in eating disorders

- Invalidating experiences in eating disorder treatment centres

- Finding freedom through self-acceptance and authenticity  

Livia's books:

- Rainbow Girl (memoir)

- Nourishing Neurodiversity in Ten Days (cookbook)

- How to Beat Extreme Hunger (forthcoming book on extreme hunger in eating disorder recovery)

Quotes:

"Lived experience is the most valuable qualification."

"This autism discovery was like the cherry on top...I am fully recovered from my eating disorder.”  

“When you are born into a world that wasn't built for you, you're basically not safe."

"The ultimate goal of humanity is to feel free."

Contact Livia

Website: https://www.livlabelfree.com

Books Website: https://www.livlabelfreebooks.com

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

Podcast: https://www.livlabelfree.com/podcasts/liv-label-free-autism-and-eating-disorder-recovery

Connect with me 

Website Juliatrehane.com

Email [email protected]

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/juliatrehane?igsh=MTZ1

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