Liv Label Free | Neurodivergent Eating Disorder Recovery

We all know what guilt feels like…it’s a painful, gut-wrenching emotion that no one wants to experience. If you have an eating disorder, chances are you CONSTANTLY feel fear of guilt - I know I did! So how do we LET GO of guilt? What do we need to do in order to challenge the eating disorder WITHOUT the nagging thoughts of guilt in the process? In today's episode, you'll learn:

• The root cause of guilt
• The role of your belief system in feeling guilty
• How an eating disorder alters your belief system
• Why guilt is a conditioned response
• How to rewire your brain to stop feeling guilty
• The importance of removing labels
• Key action steps to let go of guilt in eating disorder recovery

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Do you want to overcome Extreme Hunger and finally feel SATISFIED around food? Enroll in my brand new course, Extremely Hungry to Completely Satisfied. This course is the resource I wish I had when I was experiencing extreme hunger. It’s based not only on my own experience and EVERYTHING I’ve learned on my journey to food freedom, but it’s also backed by science. From the biology of extreme hunger, to why you crave so much junk food, to redistribution of weight gain, to hormonal changes, to removing guilt and SO much more, my Extreme Hunger Course will teach you everything you didn’t even think you needed to know about unrestricted eating. Click HERE to learn more!

Blog posts + podcasts mentioned:

• A Scientific Link Between Autism, Anorexia, and Anxiety
• Seeing the Eating Disorder as a Parasite

Blog post version of this podcast HERE

Researchers are still trying to understand the overlap between autism and anorexia. A strong desire for predictability & routine, difficulty with change, and obsessive interests are commonly shared traits between the neurodevelopmental disability and the eating disorder. But what is the biological reason for the frequent co-occurence of the two conditions? Alexithymia may be a possible scientific explanation linking the two, and goes even further in providing evidence as to why anxiety and OCD are also usually part of the comorbidities. In today's episode, you'll learn:

• A biological explanation for the frequent co-occurence of Autism, Anorexia, Anxiety, and OCD
• The role of the insula in managing interoceptive awareness
• How malfunctioning of the insula and lack of interoceptive awareness may be responsible for heightened anxiety
• What Alexithymia is and how it contributes to anxiety
• The connection between Alexithymia and OCD

I also share my top 3 tips for managing anxiety, including:

• Taking a magnesium supplement - I take THESE gummies!
• Deep breathing
• Reducing exercise intensity

Want to dive even deeper and get personalized guidance to overcome your anxiety and fully recover from your eating disorder? Check out my updated 1:1 Coaching Packages HERE!

Get on the WAITLIST for my Extreme Hunger Course HERE!

Mentioned blog posts + podcasts:

• Interoception in Autism and Anorexia
• How I'm Trusting the Process during Uncertain Times

Blog post version of this podcast + sources HERE

Let's talk about overshoot weight in eating disorder recovery! While experiencing extreme hunger and gaining a lot of weight as a result are scary and uncomfortable, overshooting your weight is an incredibly important aspect of recovery that is not talked about enough. In today's episode, I share everything I wish I had known about overshoot when I was navigating my own recovery so that YOU can navigate your recovery a bit more easily!

Key Topics Covered:

📚 Grab your copy of How to Beat Extreme Hunger
🍩 Enroll in my course, Extremely Hungry to Completely Satisfied
📝 Read the blog post of this episode (including sources)

Connect with Livia:
🍩 INSTAGRAM
🌐 WEBSITE
📚 BOOKS

We all know some version of the saying "fill your own cup first". Maybe you know it as the example from the airplane "to put your own mask on before helping others", or perhaps you know the version "you can't pour from an empty cup". Whichever metaphor you prefer, they all come down to the same core concept: you must take care of yourself before you are of service to others.

Honestly, this has always been hard for me. I love the work I do, and there's nothing more fulfilling to me than the kind messages I receive regarding my content! However, I'm also in an intense phase of my life right now. There are SO many changes happening, a huge one being my move to California!

On top of that, I want to focus my full energy on creating my Extreme Hunger Course. The sooner I complete it, the sooner I can provide YOU with the resource I wish I had when going through this scary part of recovery! In order to best serve you, I need to prioritize what matters most: and that means placing the podcast on the back burner for a bit. I will definitely be back soon to brew the podcast kettle and pour from it again, but right now I am brewing some other kettles :)

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Do you want to overcome Extreme Hunger and finally feel SATISFIED around food? Get on the WAITLIST for my Extreme Hunger Course! This course is the resource I wish I had when I was experiencing extreme hunger. It’s based not only on my own experience and EVERYTHING I’ve learned on my journey to food freedom, but it’s also backed by science. From the biology of extreme hunger, to why you crave so much junk food, to redistribution of weight gain, to hormonal changes, to removing guilt and SO much more, my Extreme Hunger Course will teach you everything you didn’t even think you needed to know about unrestricted eating. Click HERE to join the waitlist and be the FIRST one to know when my course goes live!

What’s your WHY? Why do you want to recover? Why do you want a different life? One of the most important lessons I learned in my own recovery, is that you can only create long-lasting change if you have a reason to. Today, I chat all about taking inspired action with one of my best friends, Dharma. Dharma is a self-taught yogini, former gymnast, and ED warrior with a brave heart and powerful story. In this episode, Dharma shares her journey and we dive into why recovery is about evolving as a person, not about reaching a final destination. You'll learn:

Dharma also shares what inspired her to fully commit to recovery, and shares wisdom on why your eating disorder is valid, no matter what! She gives her advice to anyone who’s in doubt about committing to recovery, and we touch on why recovery is actually about self-discovery rather than changing who you are.

Connect with Dharma on Instagram @dharmarocio and me @livlabelfree!

Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? The PERFECT time to recover is RIGHT NOW. You don't have to do recovery alone and I will guide to every step of the way! Schedule a FREE 30 minute consultation call for 1:1 Recovery Coaching HERE.

Do you want to overcome Extreme Hunger and finally feel SATISFIED around food? Get on the WAITLIST for my Extreme Hunger Course! This course is the resource I wish I had when I was experiencing extreme hunger. It’s based not only on my own experience and EVERYTHING I’ve learned on my journey to food freedom, but it’s also backed by science. From the biology of extreme hunger, to why you crave so much junk food, to redistribution of weight gain, to hormonal changes, to removing guilt and SO much more, my Extreme Hunger Course will teach you everything you didn’t even think you needed to know about unrestricted eating. Click HERE to join the waitlist and be the FIRST one to know when my course goes live!

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Getting an eating disorder wasn't your choice...but recovery always is! Today, I chat with Iris @growingjourney_, a motivational speaker, writer, and fellow ED warrior! We dive deep into several topics that are very close to my heart, from the impact of family dynamics in the development of an eating disorder, to the reality of what it really means to recover from a mental illness. You'll learn:

• Childhood circumstances that can trigger an eating disorder
• The danger of hiding your own emotions & internalizing those of others
• How the eating disorder can serve a purpose in coping with external circumstances
• Why an eating disorder is NOT about body dysmorphia, weight loss, or hating food
• Why you will never go back to who you were before your eating disorder
• The pros and cons of social media in ED recovery
• How to set boundaries to support yourself in recovery
• Why small steps every day really do matter
• How to deal with triggers in recovery
• How to train your brain to disengage with disordered thoughts through neural rewiring
• How to focus on yourself despite the messages of diet culture
• How to separate yourself from the ED to re-create your healthy identity
• Why you can’t compare your version of health with anyone else
• The importance of thinking outside of the box when it comes to personal growth 

Connect with Iris!
Instagram: @growingjourney_
YouTube: Growing Journey
Books:
De weg omhoog
What we wish you knew

Do you want to overcome Extreme Hunger and finally feel SATISFIED around food? Get on the WAITLIST for my Extreme Hunger Course! This course is the resource I wish I had when I was experiencing extreme hunger. It’s based not only on my own experience and EVERYTHING I’ve learned on my journey to food freedom, but it’s also backed by science. From the biology of extreme hunger, to why you crave so much junk food, to redistribution of weight gain, to hormonal changes, to removing guilt and SO much more, my Extreme Hunger Course will teach you everything you didn’t even think you needed to know about unrestricted eating. Click HERE to join the waitlist and be the FIRST one to know when my course goes live!

Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? The PERFECT time to recover is RIGHT NOW. You don't have to do recovery alone and I will guide to every step of the way! Schedule a FREE 30 minute consultation call for 1:1 Recovery Coaching HERE.

Have you ever wondered what ED recovery looks like from a male's perspective? And how do Autism and other mental health issues contribute? In today's episode, I chat with Thomas Henley from @aspergersgrowth. Thomas is a Biomedical Sciences honors graduate from the University of Manchester, a Commonwealth Gold Medalist in Taekwondo, and a mental health advocate who is on a mission to spread awareness for people with disabilities. He has delivered presentations at SEN schools all across the UK and has appeared on Radio Shows like BBC Radio to share everything he stands for.

Thomas has an online presence on YouTube & Instagram and is the host of the Thoughty Auti podcast, all of which are aimed to build community and understanding for neurodivergence and mental health. His documentary Aspergers In Society explores the different views and experiences of people diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome, and can be watched for free on Thomas' YouTube Channel Aspergers Growth. In my chat will Thomas today, we emphasize how  vulnerability leads to strength and you'll learn:

• How professional sports can impact mental health
• What it's like growing up diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome
• Why honesty is so important in building strong relationships
• Thomas' personal story with Bulimia & recovery from it
• Common myths & misconceptions around eating disorders in males
• Hormonal changes in males as a result of malnutrition
• Different ways in which Autism can manifest as an eating disorder
• The role of genetics in the development of an eating disorder and other mental health issues
• Strategies to reduce bingeing at night
• That recovery is not linear & how to keep showing up for yourself

Connect with Thomas!
Instagram: @aspergersgrowth
YouTube: Aspergers Growth
Documentary: Aspergers in Society
Podcast: Thoughty Auti

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I BOOKED MY FLIGHT! Surprisingly, it's NOT to San Diego...so where AM I going? What are my plans for the future? Today's episode is an incredibly raw, open, and vulnerable monologue all about the journey I'm currently on. More importantly, it's about how I'm TRUSTING the journey that I'm on. I share with you:

• Where I booked my flight to!
• Why I'm moving to California with ZERO plans
• How to shift your mindset to come from a place of LOVE vs FEAR
• How you can turn a negative event into a positive opportunity
• The reason we develop habits + why it's so difficult to break bad habits
• The importance of taking ACTION

I also give you an introduction to my minimalism journey and share ways in which I'm striving to become a minimalist, including:

• How to declutter before an international move
• Why we accumulate so much stuff we don't need
• The reason food hoarding is so common among those with restrictive eating disorders
• How to adopt an ABUNDANCE mindset vs a SCARCITY mindset

Lastly, I open up about my INTENTIONS for the future, because living intentionally really is what this entire episode comes down to :)

Schedule a FREE consultation call for 1:1 Coaching HERE!

I’ve teamed up with Daily Harvest to gift you up to $40 off their plant-based meal delivery service! Daily Harvest creates an incredible variety of products that are built on fruits + vegetables; think smoothie bowls, soups, stews, vegan ice cream, and MORE! All of their products are sustainably sourced + packaged and are 100% FREE of gluten, refined sugars, fillers, preservatives, or anything artificial. Daily Harvest works directly with farmers to ensure optimal quality + nutrition, so that you can have healthy food in your freezer for whenever you need it! Use the code LIVLABELFREE to get up to $40 off your order at daily-harvest.com!

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Are you afraid that you're "swinging to the other side" and developing binge eating disorder after a restrictive eating disorder such as anorexia or orthorexia? You're not alone, and you have nothing to be ashamed of. One of the most common fears in ED recovery is the fear that honoring extreme hunger will lead you to become addicted to food and thus, become a binge eater. This is definitely a fear I had! In this episode of the Liv Label Free Podcast, you'll learn the key difference between extreme hunger and binge eating disorder so you can embark on the recovery path that's right for you.

Key Topics Discussed:

📚 Grab your copy of How to Beat Extreme Hunger
🍩 Enroll in my course, Extremely Hungry to Completely Satisfied
📝 Read the blog post of this episode

Connect with Livia:
🍩 INSTAGRAM
🌐 WEBSITE
📚 BOOKS

Are you or a loved one currently experiencing extreme hunger in eating disorder recovery? While incredibly scary, honoring your extreme hunger, including mental extreme hunger, is a critical aspect of the anorexia recovery process. This episode of the Liv Label Free Podcast dives deep into the science of extreme hunger so you can understand why your body desperately needs an incredible number of calories to fully recover from your eating disorder!

Key Topics Covered:

📚 Grab your copy of How to Beat Extreme Hunger
🍩 Enroll in my course, Extremely Hungry to Completely Satisfied
🌱 Use this code for a discount on Nuzest Plant-Based Protein Powder
🫶 Schedule a consultation call for 1-1 coaching here
📝 Read the blog post of this episode

Connect with Livia:
🍩 INSTAGRAM
🌐 WEBSITE
📚 BOOKS