Let’s be real: there’s nothing atypical about “atypical anorexia.” In fact, it’s one of the most common eating disorder presentations—and yet it’s still misunderstood, misdiagnosed, and too often ignored. In this episode, I’m joined by Registered Dietitian and eating disorder specialist Emma Townsin (@food.life.freedom) to break down what atypical anorexia actually is, why the name is a problem, and how weight stigma keeps so many people from getting the care they deserve.

We talk about what happens when restrictive eating shows up in people who don’t fit the “textbook” thin ideal, how BMI gatekeeping plays out in treatment settings, and what needs to change in how we diagnose and support people across all body sizes. This one’s for anyone who's ever been told they’re “not sick enough”—and for every provider ready to challenge that harmful narrative.

ABOUT EMMA TOWNSIN, RD

Emma supports her clients to take the stress out of food. Emma's unique method focuses on reframing how you think about food, building connection with your body and feeling confident in your food choices. So, instead of food controlling you, food supports you to live the life you want. Combining her skills as a Registered Dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counsellor, Emma supports people experiencing stressful eating such as binge eating or uncomfortable emotional eating and those who want to feel good around food after long term dieting.

Emma lives and works in London, England. She is a Specialist Eating Disorder Dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counsellor. Her practice name is Food Life Freedom.

CONTACT EMMA

Website: www.foodlifefreedom.com

Email: [email protected]

IG: @food.life.freedom

FB: Food Life Freedom

CHECK OUT ANOTHER INTERVIEW EPISODE WITH EMMA, PLUS TWO MORE ON ATYPICAL ANOREXIA!

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