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March 18, 2022The SOLUTION to Inconsistent Theories on Anorexia Nervosa (Adapted to Flee Famine Hypothesis PART 2)
Welcome to part 2 of my series on the evolutionary biology of Anorexia! In part 1, I shared my personal experience with Anorexia and how I never resonated with the stereotypical beliefs around the illness. In this video, I'll be explaining 4 current theories of which most treatments for Anorexia are based off, and why each theory lacks in creating a comprehensive understanding of the paradoxical disease. These are:
Psychoanalytic Theories
Social Theories
Biomedical Theories
Evolutionary Theories
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15 min
March 14, 2022An Evolutionary Perspective of Anorexia Nervosa (Adapted to Flee Famine Hypothesis PART 1)
I am SO excited to be starting a 7-part series all about the Adapted to Flee Famine Hypothesis! A theory by Clinical Psychologist & Evolutionary Biologist Dr. Shan Guisinger, the AFFH takes an evolutionary perspective of Anorexia Nervosa. In this first episode, you'll learn:
Why the current definition of Anorexia Nervosa is not comprehensive
Why the current stereotype of Anorexia leads to not feeling "sick enough"
My own story with the Anorexia stereotype
A brief overview of the Adapted to Flee Famine Hypothesis (AFFH)
How illnesses can be seen from different analytical perspectives
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10 min
March 09, 2022 Autism and Love: Are Autistic People Capable of Loving?
A very common misconception about autism is that autistic people are not (as) capable of feeling love as neurotypical people are. In fact, one of the most Googled questions about autism and love is “Can an autistic person fall in love?” Clearly, we have a lot of myth-busting to do! In this episode, I give 6 reasons why dating and romantic relationships can be difficult for autistic people, my personal experience with these difficulties, and I’ll of course be sharing tips on how both neurodivergent and neurotypical individuals can navigate and improve potential and existing relationships!
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Related episodes:
Interoception in Autism and Anorexia
Alexithymia: a scientific link between Autism, Anorexia, and Anxiety
My Top 10 Autistic Traits
14 min
February 28, 2022 Guided Meditation to Release Eating Disorder Thoughts
Listen to this guided meditation to find mental freedom from your eating disorder thoughts. You deserve to live a life of abundance!
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9 min
February 21, 2022How I’m Finding Myself Through Losing Myself
Sometimes, you need to get lost in order to find yourself again. In today's vulnerable episode, I share how I'm rediscovering my passion and purpose through embracing change and going with the flow. You'll learn:
Why balance doesn't exist
The #1 mistake people make in ED recovery
What full recovery really feels like
How to trust the process
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Mentioned episodes:
Autism & Procrastination
How I Found out I Have Autism
15 min
February 14, 2022 Autism & Procrastination (3 tips to STOP PROCRASTINATING!)
Procrastination is a very common autistic trait. In today's episode, I'll be sharing my personal experience with procrastination as an autistic person, why I believe autistic people have difficulty executing tasks, and you'll learn my top three tips to STOP PROCRASTINATING you so can actually get sh!t done!
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Similar episodes:
My Top 10 Female Autistic Traits
Autism, Anorexia, and Anxiety
10 min
February 04, 2022HOW TO STOP WEIGHING YOUR FOOD + let go of the food scale!
The food scale was one of the hardest things for me to let go of in recovery. So hard in fact, that I used it for a lot longer than I care to admit. At one point, I didn't even know WHY I used my scale anymore; it had simply become a habit! Whatever purpose it was seemingly serving, the act of weighing food kept me trapped in a restricted life. I am incredibly proud to say that I have been able to let go of the food scale completely, and in this episode I share how YOU can FINALLY let go of it too! I tell you about my personal story with weighing food and share THREE key tips on how I was able to let go of the food scale for GOOD. You'll learn:
The importance of having a clear WHY
The mindset you need to achieve ANYTHING
Why forced treatment never works
The impact of environment on habits
The power of visualization
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Mentioned episodes:
3 Highly Effective Ways to Stay Motivated in Recovery
34 min
January 28, 2022Digestive Issues in Eating Disorder Recovery + Extreme Hunger Course PREVIEW!
Digestive issues are one of the most painful parts of recovery! Not only do they cause incredible discomfort, but GI issues can be embarrassing and downright inconvenient! When you commit to full recovery and start honoring your extreme hunger, a LOT of bodily changes will occur. Most often, this comes with weight gain, but there are COUNTLESS other changes that we cannot see as clearly on the outside; digestive issues being one of them!

Module 7 of my course Extremely Hungry to Completely Satisfied is all about other bodily changes that occur as a result of your body healing itself. I cover the science behind why digestive issues occur, how to heal digestive distress (including tangible tips for providing INSTANT relief), and other physical and emotional changes that occur as a result of hormones.

In this episode, I am giving you a preview of my extreme hunger course by sharing a snippet of one of the presentations in the course! This presentation specifically, is about Digestive Issues in ED Recovery. You'll learn:
Why you experience bloating, nausea, cramping, gas, constipation, diarrhea, and/or acid reflux in ED recovery
The concept of energy conservation in relation to digestive processes
How extreme hunger contributes to digestive distress
How to strengthen your digestive system in ED recovery
The role of your gut microbiome in aiding healthy digestion
Why you may experience IBS when honoring extreme hunger
The power of the gut-brain connection
The relationship between your nervous system and digestive system
How to get into rest & digest mode
Why you may experience acid reflux & other symptoms of GERD in ED recovery
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I am so confident that this course is exactly what you need to achieve a life of freedom, that I offer a 100% satisfaction risk-free guarantee. Meaning, if you go through the course, put in the work, and don’t get any results? I’ll give you a FULL REFUND, no questions asked. So truly, you have nothing to lose and everything to gain!
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19 min
January 17, 2022Why Mindful Eating is a Mindf*ck in ED Recovery!
When you are in recovery from a restrictive eating disorder and are actively trying to STOP micromanaging your food, the very LAST thing you should be doing while eating is overthinking whether or not you should be eating! Nonetheless, "mindful eating" has become a very popular method of treatment for eating disorders in recent years. In today's episode, I turn the tables and explain why mindful eating can be more harmful than helpful in ED recovery, especially for individuals who are also on the autism spectrum. You'll learn:
What mindful eating is
Why mindful eating is harmful in ED recovery
Why you should focus on mindLESS eating in recovery
The root cause of your obsession with food
The role of ableism when it comes to intuitive eating and interoception
Why eating with distractions is a helpful tool
Key mindset shifts to improve your relationship with food and eating
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Mentioned episodes:
Interoception in Autism and Anorexia
A Scientific Link Between Autism, Anorexia, and Anxiety
19 min
January 04, 20223 Highly Effective Ways to Stay Motivated in Recovery
Setting goals to change is one thing, but taking consistent action to achieve them is another! Because we often don't know how or where to start when it comes to taking action, we put it off to avoid the overwhelm. However, TAKING ACTION is the only way to improve your life and create new habits. In this episode, I explain three core principles to finding and keeping motivation so you can FINALLY stay on track when it comes to reaching your goals! You'll learn:
Why new year's resolutions are an excuse to procrastinate
The biggest mistake people make when seeking motivation
What motivation really means
How to find your motivation in recovery
Why our brains have difficulty with change
The power of habits in sustainable recovery
Why you need accountability
The importance of celebrating the small wins
Why there's no such thing as an "end goal"
The power of gratitude
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Mentioned podcasts + books:
How to Stop Feeling Guilty in Eating Disorder Recovery
Essentialism and Effortless by Greg McKeown
Quotes:
When you focus on what you lack, you lose what you have. When you focus on what you have, you get what you lack.
Where your attention goes, energy flows
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18 min

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