Liv Label Free | Neurodivergent Eating Disorder Recovery
Episodes
Group Q&A: Going Home After Hospital, Does the Food Noise Ever Go Away? and Why to STOP Eating Mindfully in Autistic ED Recovery
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s group podcast, participants share their perspectives and experiences in response to the following questions: Does the food noise ever go...
The Lost Generation of Autistic Parents & Embarking on Your Own Discovery Journey as a Caregiver with Felicity
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Many parents come to me seeking support for their autistic child struggling with an eating disorder only to discover they’re part of the lost genera...
Supporting Your Autistic Child in Anorexia Recovery with Amy
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Four years ago, Amy started 1-1 coaching with me, desperate to support her autistic daughter who was struggling with anorexia. FBT had failed the fami...
From Treatment Trauma to Full Recovery with 1-1 Coaching Client Julia
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m joined by Julia, my former 1-1 coaching client and now my right-hand person behind the scenes at Liv Label Free! In this episode, Julia sh...
How I Recovered from Anorexia By Embracing My Autism
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most eating disorder professionals overlook autism. Yet even if they do recognize it, there’s a gap in understanding the nuances of j...
Practical Strategies to Respect PDA in Autistic Eating Disorder Recovery
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Liv Label Free Podcast, Livia discusses demand avoidance in autism and how it can influence eating behaviors and eating disorde...
The Harm of FBT for Autistic People with Anorexia
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Family-Based Therapy (FBT) is often hailed as the “evidence based” and “gold standard” treatment approach for anorexia patients. However,...
Rebuilding Trust When ED Treatment Fails (Group Podcast)
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Season 3 of the Autistically ED-Free Academy is OPEN! 🎉 In this special group podcast, previous Academy participants share their experiences, inclu...
“Recovery Feels Like Too Much Pressure!” (PDA in Neurodivergent Eating Disorders with Allyson Inez Ford)
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This is one of my favorite conversations on PDA to date! Livia Sara and Allyson Inez Ford sit down to discuss the connection between demand avoidance ...
Opening up about my OCD (with my friend Sharon)
22 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this vulnerable episode, Liv opens up about how her OCD has resurfaced since moving back home. Liv and Sharon also discuss how traditional treatmen...
“I wish this body didn’t have needs!” (Autism, Eating Disorders, and Demand Avoidance)
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How much of your existence is shrouded in resistance? Something a lot of us gifted autistics feel resistance towards is the needs of the human bo...
I want to recover but I don't want to gain weight (A Teddie Story)
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Teddie is finally on the podcast! As promised in last week’s episode, I’m reading the short story I wrote about wanting to recover but not gain we...
I’m finally unmasking
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This might be the most vulnerable episode I’ve EVER recorded! Just me, a camera, and whatever came out. Watch for a behind-the-scenes peek of my two...
Your Eating Disorder is a Distraction (Our First Group Podcast!)
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You know what’s been missing from the podcast space? A GROUP podcast where neurodivergent aliens with ED lived experience come together to share the...
EVERYTHING is going to change in 2026
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy 2026 my friends! It’s been a while since I recorded a solo episode, but it feels ✨aligned✨ again, so here we are! In today’s podcast, I ...
Has Your Eating Disorder Expired? | Liv & Kathi Coalescence!
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this first episode of the Liv and Kathi coalescence, we let the conversation flow where our souls guide us! We chat about breaking free from past i...
A Midnight Metaphor, Quasi Recovery, and 51 Days to Freedom!
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Livia shares a powerful metaphor to help you take the first step to breaking free from quasi recovery. If you’re ready to take the next step, join u...
How I Created A New Identity After Anorexia
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Livia Sara chats with Rachael Herron about creativity, art, and how words will always fail. If you or your loved one are terrified of letting go of th...
Turning the Eating Disorder MESS into Your Discovery MESSage
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Livia chats with Anna, who discovered me through my book Rainbow Girl, participated in the Autistically ED-Free Academy, and is on her own j...
I can’t do this anymore
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Go on a walk with me as I record another spontaneous voice memo! In this episode, I share my evolving relationship with the podcast format, explaining...
Autism, ADHD, and Giftedness: The Inner Battle (Dopamine Diaries Part 2)
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on my everyday experience being AuDHD (Autistic and ADHD). I share how trapped I feel in this ...
Why is nobody talking about ADHD and Anorexia? (Dopamine Diaries Part 1)
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this first installment of Dopamine Diaries, Livia Sara unravels the overlooked connection between autism, ADHD, and anorexia. You’ll learn h...
Autism and Eating Disorders Meditation | Guided Practice to Break Free from Binge Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, and Other Limiting Labels
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this Liv Label Free meditation! I’m Livia Sara, an autistic eating disorder recovery coach that’s here to help you turn your MESS into ...
Creating a Life Worth Suffering For (with Rosie)
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever have a conversation with someone where you talk about SO much that you have no idea what you talked about afterwards? Well that’s litera...
Is it harder for an autistic person to recover from an eating disorder?
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Livia Sara unpacks the following 3 myths about autism and eating disorders: It’s harder for an autistic person to recover from an ...
Headaches, Tinnitus, and Dizziness in Anorexia Recovery
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Livia answers a listener question about how to get rid of headaches, tinnitus, and dizziness in anorexia recovery. Want more? Find my books, courses, ...
Fear of Existential Emptiness
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Livia and Mike chat about the fear of not knowing who you are, redefining success, and how to create a meaningful life in the void of infinite possibi...
Eating Disorder = Solution to Your Existential Crisis?
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you always asked why? Have you always been so relentlessly curious that it overwhelms your own mind? Have you always asked existential quest...
Existential Nausea and Confrontation with Consciousness (go on a walk with me!)
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this spontaneous “walk with me” voicememo, I share my experience with existential nausea and how painful it feels to be confronted with conscio...
Does an eating disorder ever go away?
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I know you’re tired – tired of going back and forth between the ED and “trying recovery again.” Tired of believing it’s possible for you to ...
The REAL Reasons Autistic People Fear Weight Gain
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎉 The Autistically ED-Free Academy is OPEN! Save your seat: https://www.livlabelfree.com/group For most neurodivergent people, the fear of wei...
Feeling Behind in Life After an Eating Disorder
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎉 The Autistically ED-Free Academy is OPEN! Secure your spot: https://www.livlabelfree.com/group Do you feel behind in life due to your eating...
“I Feel Betrayed by My Body!” Autism, Eating Disorders, and LGBTQ+ Identity w/ Nico
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
💫 Join the Existential Autistic Membership: https://www.livlabelfree.com/membership🌈 Autistically ED-Free Academy: https://www.livlabe...
How do I handle being in a body? (Kenyan is back!)
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
📚 How to Get Out of Quasi Recovery: https://livlabelfreebooks.com🌈 Existential Autistic Membership: https://www.livlabelfree.com/...
I’m a Girl, Not a Woman! A Neurodivergent Conversation About Body, Burnout, and Everything in Between (w/ Kenyan)
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🌈 JOIN THE MEMBERSHIP! https://www.livlabelfree.com/membership📚 AUTISM & ED RECOVERY BOOKS: https://livlabelfreebooks.com✨ 1-1 C...
The terrifying truth about quasi recovery
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How to Get Out of Quasi Recovery: https://livlabelfree.com/quasirecoverybookThe Discovery Workbook: https://livlabelfree.com/discoveryworkbookBundle &...
Feel like you're doing recovery WRONG?
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How to Get Out of Quasi Recovery: https://livlabelfree.com/quasirecoverybookThe Discovery Workbook: https://livlabelfree.com/discoveryworkbo...
Is ED recovery just an illusion?
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How to Get Out of Quasi Recovery: https://livlabelfree.com/quasirecoverybookThe Discovery Workbook: https://livlabelfree.com/discoveryworkbo...
Stuck in Quasi Recovery? Practical Tools to Finally Break Free
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How to Get Out of Quasi Recovery: https://livlabelfree.com/quasirecoverybookThe Discovery Workbook: https://livlabelfree.com/discoveryworkbookBundle &...
How to Get Out of Quasi Recovery w/ Victoria Kleinsman
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Quasi recovery is worse than having an eating disorder. In today's episode, Livia and Victoria chat about their experiences with quasi recovery, why t...
It's your f*cking life! w/ Wouter Kleinsman
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel like you’re never good enough? Livia Sara and Wouter Kleinsman both know what it’s like to chase illusory fulfillment through external...
Existential Claustrophobia, When Giftedness Feels Like Pressure, and the Power of Authentic Connection
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt that your "gifts" were more of a burden than a blessing? In this Autistically ED-Free Membership call recording, Livia and the comm...
Are Eating Disorders A Form of Autistic Masking?
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if ED behaviors in autistic people were not problems to be fixed, but rather, powerful adaptations to feel safe? More specifically, what if eatin...
Existentialism, OCD, “Atypical” Anorexia, and Being an Autistic Alien w/ Dr. Marianne Miller
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you or a loved one ever feel like you were born on the wrong planet? Livia Sara and Dr. Marianne Miller both know what it’s like to experience li...
“Unnecessary calories”
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if unnecessary calories were one of the most necessary aspects of living a meaningful life? In today’s episode, Livia Sara explores the concept...
"That's your eating disorder talking"
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if we viewed “eating disorder behaviors” as adaptive responses to an unsafe world? In this special episode, Livia Sara is interviewed by Harr...
Calorie Counting, Walking, and Binge Eating: Is it Autism or the Eating Disorder?
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Traditional eating disorder recovery advice tends to be harmful for autistic people. Many regulation techniques are often labeled as behaviors to be e...
Spontaneous Life Update! New Books, New Beginnings, & Fear of Relapse
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time for another spontaneous life update! In this unscripted episode, I share some major changes and exciting announcements – including new b...
But I Don't Know How Much To Eat!
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How many calories should you eat in anorexia recovery? I used to obsessively watch “What I Eat in a Day” videos and scroll Reddit threads in a des...
[PART 2] Autism and Anorexia Athletica: How to Use Your Autistic Traits to Heal Your Relationship with Exercise
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s no secret that people with anorexia often engage in excessive amounts of exercise. When you combine that hallmark restlessness with neurodiverg...
[PART 1] Autism and Anorexia Athletica: Understanding Exercise Addiction in Autistic People with Eating Disorders
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When you think of exercise addiction and eating disorders, you might picture someone trying to burn calories or using movement as punishment. But for ...
I Feel Like a Failure
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel like you're never good enough? In this unscripted, spontaneous episode, I dive deep into my current struggle with perfectionism in writing...
What If I Can't Handle Being Healthy?
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"What if I can't handle being healthy?" This question haunted me for years, echoing through my thoughts each time I contemplated recovery. My eating d...
This Too Shall Pass: Crisis Support for Autism & Eating Disorders
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or in crisis? You're not alone. As someone who understands the unique challenges at the intersection of autism a...
Exercise Addiction, Hypothalamic Amenorrhea, and The Power of Intention w/ Ashleigh Marie Hubbard
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When does dedication to fitness become a dangerous obsession? Is it healthy to lose weight after an eating disorder? In today’s episode of the Liv L...
I Feel Trapped in a Human Body
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Last year, I went through a second puberty. It wasn’t something I planned to share. But as I tossed and turned one night, I knew I had to let the wo...
[PART 3] Making Peace with Weight Gain in Eating Disorder Recovery
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How can autistic people make peace with weight gain in eating disorder recovery? After exploring the underlying reasons for the fear of weight gain in...
[PART 2] Fear of Weight Gain in Autism and Anorexia
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For many autistic people with anorexia, the fear of weight gain has nothing to do with a desire to be thin. In Part 2 of this Fear of Weight Gain Seri...
[PART 1] Fear of Weight Gain in Autism and Anorexia
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why do autistic people fear weight gain? Contrary to popular belief, autistic folks with anorexia may not deal with body image issues or have a fear o...
But Restriction Helps Me Focus!
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Many people assume that eating more and gaining weight in anorexia recovery will automatically lead to improved focus, mood, and energy. But for many,...
Creating Flexible Routines in Autistic ED Recovery
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Routines play an important role in the lives of autistic individuals, offering structure and safety – but they can also lead to challenges, especial...
The Recovery Trap: How “All In” Keeps You Stuck
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The term "all in recovery" has gained traction in eating disorder spaces, but does it really lead to true freedom? In this episode, Livia Sara unpacks...
The Truth About Black-and-White Thinking in Autism and Eating Disorders
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Black-and-white thinking, also known as all-or-nothing or polarized thinking, is often labeled as a barrier to recovery for autistic individuals with ...
Q&A: Overcoming Analysis Paralysis and Building Sustainable Routines
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this follow-up Q&A episode, Livia and Mike tackle two insightful listener questions about navigating daily challenges as neurodivergent entrepr...
Demand Avoidance in Autism and Eating Disorder Recovery
22 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Demand avoidance can be one of the most misunderstood aspects of autism, especially when it intersects with eating disorders. What may seem like defia...
FBT: Helpful or Harmful for Autistic People with Eating Disorders?
15 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Family-Based Therapy (FBT), often hailed as the "gold standard" for eating disorder treatment, claims to help families take control of recovery. Unfor...
Q&A: Autistic Burnout and Energy Debt
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you or someone you care for always in fight-or-flight mode? In today’s episode, I’m sharing how a foot injury forced me to stop, rest, and con...
How I Recovered from an Eating Disorder as an Autistic Person
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Traditional eating disorder treatment tends to overlook the unique needs of autistic individuals. This leads to invalidation, trauma, and harmful labe...
Anorexia and Autism: Could Interoception Be the Missing Piece?
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Interoception, the sense that helps us recognize our internal bodily signals like hunger and thirst, is often impaired in individuals with autism and ...
Trauma-Informed Care for Eating Disorders and Sensory Sensitivities w/ Jess
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eating disorders present unique challenges for people with sensory sensitivities, which is why traditional treatment can do more harm than good. ...
Autism and Binge Eating Part 4: Why it's All or Nothing!
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to part 4 of my series on autism and binge eating! In this final episode, we explore some of the key psychological and hormonal factors that c...
Autism and Binge Eating Part 3: Procrastination, Transitions, and Autistic Inertia
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to part 3 of my series on autism and binge eating! In this episode, we dive deeper into the relationship between procrastination, transitions,...
Autism and Binge Eating Part 2: The Sensory Experience of Food
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome part 2 of my series on neurodivergence and binge eating! In this episode, we explore the sensory factors that contribute to why autistic and A...
Autism and Binge Eating Part 1: Interoception, Hunger, and Fullness
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Autism and binge eating – is there a connection? While the relationship between autism and eating disorders is well-acknowledged, most of the conver...
Overcoming 40 YEARS of Eating Disorders w/ Julia Trehane
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Existential Suffering After an Eating Disorder
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An eating disorder creates suffering – there’s no doubt about that – but can recovery itself cause suffering as well? This episode tak...
Navigating Orthorexia Recovery as a Gay Man w/ Jason Wood
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How does the intersection of orthorexia, masculinity, and sexuality impact the journey to recovery? In today's episode, Livia Sara chats with Jason Wo...
The Hard Truth About Overshoot Weight in Eating Disorder Recovery
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you surpassed your target weight in eating disorder recovery? Are you struggling to cope with weight gain and accept your larger body?&...
But I'm Already Weight Restored! Extreme Hunger Without Being Underweight
13 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 extre...
Extreme Hunger or Binge Eating Disorder? How To Tell The Difference!
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
The Science Behind Extreme Hunger in ED Recovery
06 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Extreme hunger, like many aspects of eating disorder recovery, can be incredibly frightening. As an autistic person that always needs to know the "why...
No Longer Being Able to Restrict in ED Recovery
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Are Eating Disorders Anxiety Disorders? w/ Chris Sandel
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Reflecting on my Eating Disorder Through an Autistic Lens
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eating disorder recovery can be a challenge for autistic folks due to difficulty with change, sensory aspects of weight gain, and the unpred...
What to Expect from The Liv Label Free Podcast 🌈
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to increase your understanding of the link between neurodivergence and eating disorders? If so, you are in the right place! On the Liv Lab...
How Much Food is TOO Much in ED Recovery? (Autism Edition)
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is there such a thing as too much food in eating disorder recovery? Most people would say no. However, for the autistic brain, the concept of "eating ...
How I Eat Intuitively as a Neurodivergent Person Recovered From an Eating Disorder
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do I eat intuitively as an autistic person that’s recovered from an eating disorder? This is a question I’ve received so often, and for good r...
Our favorite "weird" autistic food combinations! 🍫🥔🍦
15 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Many autistic people enjoy eating food combinations that are considered “weird” by society. Although “disordered” eating can often underlie th...
Neurodivergent Meditation to Reduce Feeling Overwhelmed
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you're neurodivergent and feeling overwhelmed, you're not alone. Navigating a world that wasn't built for you IS overwhelming! Listen to this guide...
Invalidation is Trauma with Dr. Megan Anna Neff
08 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why are neurodivergent people at an increased risk of experiencing trauma? In this episode, Livia Sara chats with Dr. Neff, a neurodivergent psycholog...
A Neurodivergent Conversation About Addiction, Travel, and Entrepreneurship w/ Patrick Casale
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can being neurodivergent contribute to addiction? How can you make traveling easier as an autistic and ADHD individual? Why do autistic people make ex...
Autism, PMDD, and Extreme Hunger
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is PMDD related to autism and ADHD? How can experiencing extreme hunger in eating disorder recovery lead to PMDD? In today's episode, Livia Sara ...
The Neurodivergent Experience of Extreme Hunger in ED Recovery
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My book “How to Beat Extreme Hunger” is here! In today’s episode, Livia and Mike discuss the experience of extreme hunger from a neurodivergent ...
Understanding Extreme Hunger from an Autistic Perspective
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Extreme hunger is SUCH a terrifying part of the recovery process and can be especially confusing when you're also autistic...but extreme hunger i...
Autistic Overthinking Meditation | Neurodiversity-Affirming Guided Practice
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this Liv Label Free Neurodiversity-Affirming Guided Meditation, designed especially for those experiencing overthinking and anxiety related...
Communication secrets for autistic people with eating disorders and demand avoidance (Q&A with my mom Part 2)
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My mom is back for part 2 of our Q&A on autism and eating disorders! In today’s episode, we delve into the unique challenges faced by families w...
Q&A with my mom! Answering your questions about autism, eating disorders, FBT, and more! (Part 1)
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do you best support an autistic child with an eating disorder? Is FBT helpful or harmful? Where can you get support as a parent? In toda...
Procrastinating Mealtimes
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you delay eating until your to-do list is in order? Perhaps, you believe eating is more "enjoyable" when you save most of your calories for th...
Why Unrestricted Eating Is For Life (Part 2 of my chat w/ Victoria Kleinsman)
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My dear friend Victoria Kleinsman is back! In part 2 of our chat on all things body image, bingeing, and creating the life you love, we disc...
Bingeing on Body Love w/ Victoria Kleinsman
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What does it REALLY mean to love your body? Today, Livia chats with her bestie Victoria Kleinsman, a Food Freedom & Body Love Coach. After spendin...