Liv Label Free | Neurodivergent Eating Disorder Recovery

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Liv Label Free | Neurodivergent Eating Disorder Recovery episodes

October 28, 2024Overcoming 40 YEARS of Eating Disorders w/ Julia Trehane
Do you believe you’re too old to recover from an eating disorder? Have you been struggling for so long that you don’t see a way out? You’re not alone, and today’s episode will show you that recovery is always possible! Livia Sara is joined by Julia Trehane, an eating disorder recovery coach who has herself recovered from over 40 years of anorexia, orthorexia and exercise addiction. She is now on a mission to use her own experience, research and knowledge to help others who are wanting to recover but struggling to do so. Julia is qualified in CBT for eating disorders, transformational life coaching and spiritual life coaching and uses those, alongside a deeply supportive and loving nature to guide and support clients from all over the world.
Topics Discussed:
Family dynamics contributing to eating disorders
The impact of motherhood on eating disorder symptoms
Sensitivity as a factor in eating disorder development
The necessity of Inner Child Work in recovery
Transformative power of Recovery Coaching
Building effective support systems for recovery
Using restriction and exercise addiction as emotional suppressants
Unintentional validation for eating disorder behaviors by others
Navigating control vs safety
Moving from self-loathing to self-love
The challenges of finding appropriate treatment
Recovery is possible at every age
Prioritizing self-care and seeking help are essential
The role of shame and secrecy in eating disorders
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57 min
October 24, 2024 Existential Suffering After an Eating Disorder
An eating disorder creates suffering – there’s no doubt about that – but can recovery itself cause suffering as well? This episode takes a philosophical and neurodiversity-affirming approach to creating purpose after an eating disorder, exploring how meaningful suffering can lead to a fulfilling life.
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18 min
October 21, 2024Navigating Orthorexia Recovery as a Gay Man w/ Jason Wood
How does the intersection of orthorexia, masculinity, and sexuality impact the journey to recovery? In today's episode, Livia Sara chats with Jason Wood. Jason turned his battle with orthorexia into a mission to break the stigma around men’s mental health by publishing his memoir Starving for Survival. He is proud to serve on the board for two eating disorder recovery organizations, Running in Silence and SoulPaws Recovery Project. Jason is the Director of Community Engagement at ANAD and facilitates the organization’s new men’s peer support group. Through speaking engagements, his writing, and his advocacy work, Jason strives to be part of the important conversation that encourages everyone – especially men – to speak up, share their stories, and get the help they deserve.
Key Topics Discussed:
Jason's memoir "Starving for Survival" and his journey with orthorexia
Stigma around men asking for help and showing vulnerability, leading to reluctance in seeking support
Struggles with processing emotions and identifying them accurately
Internalized homophobia and societal pressures around sexuality
The power of words and language in shaping perception
Childhood relationship with food, bullying, and fear of illness
The hidden nature of eating disorders, the difficulty in recognizing their impact during the active phase, and the long-term effects they can have
Accepting that we don't know everything and being open to learning from others
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52 min
October 16, 2024The Hard Truth About Overshoot Weight in Eating Disorder Recovery
Have you surpassed your target weight in eating disorder recovery? Are you struggling to cope with weight gain and accept your larger body? This podcast episode is for you! Livia Sara explains the science behind body fat overshooting and how to deal with this challenging aspect of ED recovery. You'll learn:
Why it's important to overshoot your weight when recovering from an eating disorder
How long weight overshoot lasts
What you need to know about Set Point Weight Theory, BMI, and goal weights
How to lose your overshoot weight in anorexia recovery
Mindset shifts to cope with weight gain in eating disorder recovery
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Mentioned episodes:
👉 Extreme Hunger While Being Weight Restored
👉 The Simple Truth About BMI
👉 Biological Importance of Honoring Extreme Hunger
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18 min
October 13, 2024 But I'm Already Weight Restored! Extreme Hunger Without Being Underweight
Are you worried that your extreme hunger isn't valid because you're already weight restored? You're not alone! I didn't experience physical extreme hunger until I was at the highest weight I'd ever been in my life. Because I was suddenly so hungry, I feared I would gain weight forever if I gave into my extreme hunger at this point in my eating disorder recovery journey. I feared that I was "swinging to the other side" and developing binge eating disorder. If you resonate, you're not going to want to miss this episode! I explain why you have extreme hunger AFTER gaining weight and what you can do to overcome extreme hunger in anorexia recovery.
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⚖️ The Shocking Truth About BMI
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19 min
October 09, 2024 Extreme Hunger or Binge Eating Disorder? How To Tell The Difference!
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, 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.
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21 min
October 06, 2024The Science Behind Extreme Hunger in ED Recovery
Extreme hunger, like many aspects of eating disorder recovery, can be incredibly frightening. As an autistic person that always needs to know the "why" behind concepts so I can take informed action, understanding the science behind extreme hunger was an important part of my ED recovery journey. This episode delves into the role extreme hunger plays in achieving a state of full recovery, including:
What is extreme hunger and when does it happen in eating disorder recovery?
Biological reasons people with a history of restriction, such as anorexia or bulimia, experience extreme hunger
Different types of extreme hunger in ED recovery, including mental hunger, eating-induced hunger, and exercise hunger
📚 Grab your copy of How to Beat Extreme Hunger
🫶 Schedule a consultation call for 1-1 coaching here
📖 Download my FREE GUIDE with answers to the top 10 most frequently asked questions about extreme hunger!
📝 Read the blog post of this episode
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32 min
October 03, 2024 No Longer Being Able to Restrict in ED Recovery
Do you feel like you've lost the ability to restrict in eating disorder recovery? Are you developing binge eating disorder after anorexia because you can't stop eating? In this episode, Livia shares her lived experience of no longer being able to restrict in anorexia recovery and how she overcame the frustrations around this.
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10 min
September 30, 2024Are Eating Disorders Anxiety Disorders? w/ Chris Sandel
The connection between eating disorders and anxiety has been well established, but what about seeing eating disorders as a form of anxiety? In today's episode of the Liv Label Free Podcast, Livia Sara chats with Chris Sandel, a nutritionist, coach and eating disorder expert. Chris is the founder and owner of Seven Health, a platform through which he helps people with eating disorders fully recover. Chris is trained in several specialties including Intuitive Eating, Health At Every Size, polyvagal theory, and trauma. He’s originally from Sydney and now lives in the UK with his wife Ali and 6-year-old son Ramsay. Topics discussed:
How addressing anxiety can prevent the development or reemergence of eating disorders
The importance of creating a vision beyond recovery
Embracing challenges through gradual but repeated exposure to fear foods
Emphasizing the role of love in healing and holistic recovery rather than focusing solely on meal plans and nutrition
The Domino Effect in eating disorder recovery
Recognizing negative thoughts associated with eating disorders as separate from yourself
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🐾 First 5 Steps Recovery Course
55 min
September 26, 2024Reflecting on my Eating Disorder Through an Autistic Lens
Eating disorder recovery can be a challenge for autistic folks due to difficulty with change, sensory aspects of weight gain, and the unpredictability around what will "replace" the eating disorder. In this episode, Livia talks about a recent hardship in her life, bringing it into parallel with her past eating disorder. She reflects on how many of her autistic traits manifested as disordered food and movement, and highlights how understanding the underlying neurodivergent traits creates compassion and kindness for neurodiversity-affirming eating disorder recovery.
Key Topics Discussed:
How Mundane Life Events Can Trigger Overstimulation
Autistic Difficulties Living with Others
Minimalism and Sensory Needs
Sensory Regulation Strategies and Managing Triggers
Autistic Black and White Thinking and How It Manifests
Hypersensitivity to Environment
Difficulties with Cognitive Flexibility and Decision Fatigue
Wanting to Crawl Out of Skin During the Weight Gain Process
Mindset Shifts to Challenge All-or-Nothing Thoughts
Coping with Overwhelm and Processing
Stimming Through Body Movement
Neurodivergent Challenges with Spending Money
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48 min

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