May 02, 2026

Fear Foods: Why ARFID Is Much More Than Just ‘Picky Eating’

11 minutes

Fear Foods: Why ARFID Is Much More Than Just ‘Picky Eating’

While food is often the centerpiece of social connection, those living with avoidant-restrictive food intake disorder, or ARFID, fear these daily meals. Unlike many other eating disorders, this condition is driven by sensory sensitivities or a lack of interest in eating rather than concerns over body weight or composition. Our experts explore treatment options and the reality of navigating a world focused on food when the very act of consuming it feels like an exhausting chore.

Guest: Dr. Kamryn Eddy, professor of psychology, Harvard Medical School, Co-Director, Eating Disorders Clinical and Research Program; Cassidy Arvidson, ARFID advocate

Host & Producer: Kristen Farrah

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